Gentle baby names
3099 names that carry a sense of gentle, each with its meaning and origin.
Gentle girl names
AafkeGrandmother, beautyDutchAanyaInexhaustible; gracefulSanskritAbebaFlowerEthiopian (Amharic)AbebechShe has blossomedEthiopian (Amharic)AbeerFragrance, scentArabicAberashShe has been generous / she shines with beautyEthiopian (Amharic)Acharaangel, admirableThaiAdalynnoble oneGermanAdawiyahreferring to a righteous, devoted womanArabic/MalayAdélNobleHungarianAdelanobleRomanianAdélanobleCzech/Slovak (Germanic)AdelaideNoble natureGermanAdelianobleGermanicAdelinaLittle noble oneItalianAdelinenobleEnglishAdelmiranoble and admirablemodern invented (blend of Adele + Elmira)Adeodatagiven by GodLatinAdiaGiftSwahiliAdinadelicate/refinedHebrewAdivagentle, pleasantHebrewAdobeaA well-mannered, gracious daughterGhanaian (Akan)AdomaFull of graceGhanaian (Akan)Adorabeloved, adoredLatinAdrianaFrom AdriaItalianAdrijanafrom the AdriaticCroatian/LatinAdrineDark-haired; from the seaArmenianAdsilablossomCherokeeAdukeCherished/petted by allYoruba/NigerianAdunniSweet to have/pleasant one to possessYoruba/NigerianAdwoaBorn on MondayGhanaian (Akan)AdzoBorn on Monday (Ewe form)Ghanaian (Ewe)AfiaBorn on Friday (variant)Ghanaian (Akan)AfibaBorn on Friday (affectionate form)Ghanaian (Fante)AfiyaHealthSwahiliAfuaBorn on FridayGhanaian (Akan)Agafyagood, kindRussian/GreekAgatagood, kindPolishAgathaGood, kindGreekAgdaGood, kindScandinavianAghavniDoveArmenianAgnesPure, holyScandinavianAgnesePure, chasteItalianAgnieszkapure, holyPolishAh-inElegant benevolenceKoreanAhyokashe brought happinessCherokeeAiLove; affectionChineseAi-Vanbeloved cloudVietnameseAigerimbeautiful moonKazakhAigulmoon flowerKazakh/KyrgyzAikaLove/SongJapaneseAililight (form of Helen)FinnishAilsaisland rockCelticAinaeyes, spring of waterArabic/MalayAinaraswallow (bird)BasqueAinimy eyes, precious oneArabic/MalayAinothe only oneFinnishAinurmoonlight, ray of the moonKazakhAislingDream or visionIrishAislinndream, visionIrishAisulubeautiful as the moonKazakhAiveenRadiant beautyScottishAiyanaeternal blossomNative American (general)Aizhanmoon soulKazakhAkemiBright beautyJapaneseAknazikpure and delicate oneKazakhAknurwhite light, pure radianceKazakhAkorfaSecond-born, one who follows wellGhanaian (Ewe)AkosuaBorn on SundayGhanaian (Akan)AkosuahBorn on Sunday (variant spelling)Ghanaian (Akan)AkousuaBorn on Sunday (alternate spelling)Ghanaian (Akan)Aksaulewhite saxaul tree, pure desert treeKazakhAkuaborn on WednesdayAkan/GhanaianAkushikaBorn on Sunday (Ewe variant)Ghanaian (Ewe)AkushimeSunday-born, kindly oneGhanaian (Ewe)AkweleSecond-born daughterGhanaian (Ga)Alabasterpale, smooth white stoneGreek (via Egyptian, sculpting stone)Alanamy child, darlingIrishAlaniorange treeHawaiianAlannahmy child, darlingIrishAlaquasweet gum treeNative American (general)Alawmelody, water lilyWelshAleeya Damiaexalted and radiant like rainArabic/MalayAlemituHer world; belonging to the worldEthiopian (Amharic)Alenkalight, bright, form of HelenaSlovenianAlenushLittle sweet oneArmenianAlesha Nurprotected and light-filledArabic/MalayAleshaneeshe plays all the timeNative American (general)AlessiaDefenderItalianAleynaHigh-born, exaltedTurkishAlicjanoble kindPolishAlidaSmall winged oneDutchAlifahgentle, familiar, close friendArabic/IndonesianAlikawhole, complete, gentleIndonesian (modern coinage)AlinaBright; nobleArmenianAlineBright; nobleArmenianAlisenoble kind (form of Alice)Latvian/GermanicAliyahexalted, rising, ascendingFilipinoAlízNoble; truthHungarianAljanoble, form of Alenka/HelenaSlovenianAlmaSoulSpanishAloealoe plant, healingArabicAlvaElfScandinavianAlwinenoble friendGermanAlyonabright, shining lightRussianAlysnoble kindWelshAmaBorn on SaturdayGhanaian (Akan)AmabellovableLatinAmakaBeautiful/graceful oneIgbo/NigerianAmandaworthy of love, lovableLatinAmaneform meaning mother figureBasqueAmaniWishes, aspirationsArabicAmaragrace or mercyIgbo/NigeriaAmara Solgrace and sun (compound name)African/LatinAmarachiGod's graceIgbo/NigerianAmarispromised by GodHebrewAmazoniteturquoise-green river stoneEnglish (gemstone, named for the Amazon River)AmelhopeAmazigh/BerberAmeliework of an admirable kindFrenchAmentGoddess of the west, the hidden landEgyptianAmiablefriendly, pleasantFrenchAmiñalittle mother, endearmentBasqueAmiraPrincessArabicAmityfriendshipLatinAmoakowaaDaughter who brings goodnessGhanaian (Akan)AmorloveFilipinoAmparoShelter, protectionSpanishAmranprosperous, flourishingSomali/ArabicAmsaleShe is beautiful / lovely oneEthiopian (Amharic)AnaGracePortugueseAnabelaGraceful beautyPortugueseAnabellecombination of Ana and Belle, gracefulFilipinoAnaisgracious, favoredRomanianAnandhione who brings joyTamil/SanskritAnanyaUnique or matchlessSanskritAnapaupeaceful night, easeTonganAnapayblooming flowerNative American (general)Anarapomegranate blossom, like a pomegranate flowerKazakh/KyrgyzAnastasie-Wrenresurrection + small birdGreek/EnglishAnayaCaring; compassionateSanskrit/ArabicAncagraceRomanianAncamariagrace and belovedRomanianAncuțagraceRomanianAnđaangelCroatianAnđelijaangelSerbianAneBasque form of Anne, graceBasqueAnelaangelHawaiianAnemonewindflowerGreekAnestpure, chasteWelshAnetGrace; gracious oneArmenianAnetagrace, favorCzech/Slovak (French/Hebrew)Anetegrace (form of Annette)LatvianAngelangel, messenger of GodFilipinoAngelaMessenger; angelArmenianAngeliangelicFilipinoAngelicaangelic, messenger of GodFilipinoAngelinaLittle angelItalianAngelitesoft powdery blue calcium stoneEnglish (gemstone, named for its heavenly blue)AngenispiritNative American (general)AnggrainiorchidJavaneseAnggungraceful, elegantIndonesianAnicagrace (diminutive of Ana)CroatianAnielaangel, messengerPolishAnikaGrace; supremeSanskritAnikóGrace; favorHungarianAninditaflawless, blameless, beyond reproachBengali/SanskritAnindyaflawless, without faultSanskritAnippeDaughter of the NileEgyptianAnisaclose friend, companionSomali/ArabicAnishaSupreme; without nightSanskritAnitaGrace, favorSpanishAnjagrace (form of Anna)FinnishAnjugamfive virtues/qualitiesTamilAnkeGraceDutchAnnagraceHebrewAnna-Liisacombination of Anna and Liisa (grace + oath of God)FinnishAnnagGrace; favorScottishAnnalisegrace and God's promiseGermanAnneGraceHebrewAnnekeGraceDutchAnneligrace (combination of Anna and Eli)FinnishAnnelieseGrace and oathGermanAnneliese-Wrengrace and God's promise + small birdGermanAnniinagrace, favor (form of Anna)FinnishAnnikagrace, favorFinnishAnojaunborn, eternalSinhala/SanskritAnongbeautiful, elegantThaiAnouskagrace, favorRussian (diminutive of Anna via Anushka)AnqiPeaceful and rareChineseAntonelapricelessRomanianAntonellaPriceless, praiseworthyItalianAntoniepriceless, praiseworthyGermanAntonijapriceless, praiseworthyCroatian/LatinAnujinpeaceful, calm oneMongolianAnukipet form of AnaGeorgianAnushSweetArmenianAnushkaGrace; favorSanskritAnviGoddess of the forestSanskritAnvithaconnected, one with meaningTelugu/SanskritAnwenvery beautiful, very fairWelshAnwennavery fair, very beautifulWelsh (variant of Anwen)AnyaInexhaustibleSanskritAoibhebeauty, radianceIrishAoibhinnbeautiful, radiantIrishAolaniheavenly cloudHawaiianAponibutterflyNative American (general)Aqilahintelligent, sensibleArabic/MalayAquamarinepale blue-green sea gemLatin ('aqua marina,' sea water')ArabellaYielding to prayerLatinArankaGoldenHungarianArdeliaeager, warm, burningLatinAreekind, generousThaiAretha Gracevirtuous grace; combined tribute nameGreek/EnglishAreumdaunLovely, beautifulKoreanAreumiBeautiful oneKoreanAri-eunBeautiful graceKoreanAriaAir or melodyItalianArianaMost holy, silverItalianAriannaMost holyItalianArinapeaceRomanianAriunaapure, cleanMongolianArmigrace, mercyFinnishArmiinagrace, mercyFinnishArohalove, affection, compassionMaoriArumfragrantJavaneseAruzhanpure soul, clean-heartedKazakhAsakoMorning childJapaneseAsaliHoneySwahiliAsamiMorning beautyJapaneseAselyaforest, wild nature (from asel/honey-like sweetness)KazakhAshiokaiOne who is at peaceGhanaian (Ga)Ashleyash tree meadowEnglishAshlingdream, visionIrishAsihlove, affection, compassionJavaneseAslıGenuine, authentic, originalTurkishAsribeautiful, lush, well-keptIndonesianAstutipraise, gratitudeJavanese/SanskritAsyaHealer, one who healsTurkishAtarangimorning sky, dawn lightMaoriAtiyaGift, presentArabicAulanimessenger of the royal chief, heavenly messengerHawaiianAureliegoldenFrenchAuricagoldenRomanianAusmadawn, daybreakLatvianAutumnfall seasonLatinAveenlittle Eve, radiantIrishAvelinewished for childCelticAvniThe EarthSanskritAwelbreezeWelshAwelabreeze, gentle windWelshAwenasamy homeCherokeeAwhinato help, assist, supportMaoriAyakaColorful flowerJapaneseAyaladeer, gazelleHebrewAyameIris flowerJapaneseAyanabeautiful flowerEthiopianAyanoColored silk, my designJapaneseAyashalittle oneNative American (general)Ayaulymmy dear, precious moon-beingKazakhAyeleyOne who brings joy or hopeGhanaian (Ga)Ayesha Beevilady Ayesha, respected womanTamil (Muslim)AyraRespectableSanskritAyselFlood of moonlightTurkishAytenComplexion like the moonTurkishAyubeautifulBalinese/JavaneseAyyurmoonAmazigh/BerberAzinOrnament, decorationPersianAzraVirgin, pure maidenTurkishAzucenaWhite lilySpanishAzurebright sky-blue colorPersian (via French, 'lazhward,' lapis lazuli)BaabaBorn on Thursday (affectionate form)Ghanaian (Fante)Babybeloved little oneFilipinoBaby Girlbeloved daughterFilipinoBaiauncertain, floral folk associationGeorgianBaibaforeign woman, stranger (form of Barbara)LatvianBaktServant, handmaidenEgyptianBalausayoung sapling, tender bloomKazakhBanafshehViolet (flower)PersianBaneetQueen of the forest/beautiful naturePunjabiBaranRainPersianBarnalicolorful, full of colorBengaliBasmaSmileArabicBastetGoddess of protection and catsEgyptianBastiennerevered, venerableFrench (feminine of Bastien)BatoulPure, virtuousEgyptianBeátaBlessedHungarianBeathagLifeScottishBehnazBest grace, most gracefulPersianBehrisaBest flow, good streamPersianBelinawhite, pureBulgarian/SlavicBelizModern coined name, purityTurkishBellaBeautifulItalianBellebeautifulFilipinoBellflowerbell-shaped flowerEnglishBelmiraBeautiful, admirablePortugueseBenedettablessedLatinBeneditaBlessedPortugueseBerrakClear, transparentTurkishBerylpale green-blue gem family stoneGreek ('beryllos')Bethpledged to God; short for ElizabethHebrewBethanconsecrated to GodWelshBethanyhouse of figsHebrew (place: Bethany, biblical)Bethiahdaughter of GodHebrewBetsieGod is my oathDutchBeulahmarried, one who is possessedHebrewBeverlybeaver streamEnglishBeyzaWhite, pure, brightTurkishBhavnaFeeling; emotionSanskritBiancaWhite, pureItalianBiankaWhite; pureHungarianBibiLady, grandmotherSwahiliBibigullady flower, my lady roseKazakh/UzbekBich-Vanjade cloudVietnameseBilyanawhite, pureUkrainian/SlavicBimpeShort form meaning 'meet me well'Yoruba/NigerianBintiDaughterSwahiliBirdielittle birdEnglishBlancawhite, pureLatinBlandinamild, gentleLatinBlankawhite, pureCzech/Slovak (Germanic)Blathnaidlittle flowerCelticBlaženkablessed oneCroatianBlodwenwhite flower, fair flowerWelshBlodynflowerWelshBlossominalittle blossominventedBluebellbluebell flowerEnglishBlythefree spirit, joyfulEnglishBo-eunPrecious graceKoreanBo-miPrecious beautyKoreanBoafowaaOne who helps, a helper womanGhanaian (Akan)Bogumiładear to GodPolishBonniePretty; beautifulScottishBophaflowerKhmerBopharinflower rain, blossoming showerKhmerBoriForeign woman; strangerHungarianBosiljkabasilCroatianBotababy camelKazakhBotagozcamel eyes, doe-eyed beautyKazakhBozhenadivine, blessed by GodUkrainianBrachablessingHebrewBrackenrosefern and rosemodern invented (blend of Bracken + Rose)BrancaWhite, purePortugueseBranwenblessed raven, fair ravenCelticBreezegentle windEnglishBriallenprimroseWelshBrionyto sprout, climbing vineGreekBronaghsorrowful oneCelticBronwenfair breast, fair-bosomedWelshBronwynfair, blessed breastCelticBrunaBrown-hairedItalianBunnylittle rabbitEnglishBunthymerit girl, blessed daughterKhmerBusaraWisdomSwahiliBuseKissTurkishBushraGood news, glad tidingsArabicCaitlinpureCelticCallabeautiful; calla lilyGreekCalla Rosebeautiful rosecombinationCallistaMost beautifulGreekCallistomost beautiful; moon of JupiterGreekCameliaCamellia flowerEgyptianCamelia Bloomblooming camelliacombinationCamilaAcolyte, ceremonial attendantSpanishCamillaYoung ceremonial attendantItalianCantikapretty, lovelyIndonesianCaoimheGentle, beautiful, preciousIrishCaraFriendIrishCarinaDear little one, gracefulItalianCarolfree man, song of joyEnglishCarolinaFree womanPortugueseCarolinefree manGermanicCarolynfree woman, combination nameFilipinoCarysloveCelticCassattsurname of painter Mary CassattAmerican surnameCassiacinnamon spice; related to CassandraGreekCatalinaPureSpanishCatarinaPurePortugueseCaterinaPureItalianCatherinepureGreekCathypure; diminutive of CatherineGreekCatorispiritHopiCatrinpureWelshCatrionapureCelticCeanaBeautiful; fair oneScottishCecileblind, or heavenlyFrenchCeciliablindLatinCecilyblind, sixthLatinCecyliablind, patroness of musicPolishCeeblaa traditional Somali given nameSomaliCeinwenfair, beautiful, blessedWelshCeladonsoft pale green-gray glaze colorFrench (named for a character in a play)Celestitepale blue sky-colored crystalLatin (gemstone, 'celestial')CeliaHeavenlySpanishCelinaheavenlyPolishCeraselacherry blossomRomanianCerenYoung gazelleTurkishCerianlittle loved oneWelshCeridwenfair poetry, blessed songCelticCerysloveWelshCeydaBeautiful, graceful oneTurkishCeylanGazelleTurkishCeylinModern coined name related to gazelleTurkishChae-eunColorful graceKoreanChahinazCharming, elegant oneEgyptianChalcedonysoft milky blue-gray stoneGreek (gemstone, named for ancient city Chalcedon)Chalitagraceful, beautifulThaiChampaFrangipani flowerSanskritChanGraceful; beautiful (as in the moon)ChineseChanagrace, favorHebrewChandana ReddysandalwoodTelugu/SanskritChandniMoonlightSanskrit/HindiChandrakaladigit of the moonTelugu/SanskritChanthanamoonlight, preciousThaiChanthoumoon flowerKhmerCharlotteFree manFrenchCharlotte-Annfree man; graceFrench/HebrewCharonickname for RosarioFilipinoCharviBeautifulSanskritChellakilibeloved little parrotTamilChellammalbeloved/precious ladyTamilChelsealanding place for chalk or limestoneEnglishChendamoonKhmerChenoawhite doveNative American (general)ChepifairyNarragansettCheriedear one, darlingFrenchCherishto hold dear, treasureEnglishChiamakaGod is beautifulIgbo/NigerianChiaraBright, clearItalianChikaWisdom, nearby, scattered flowersJapaneseChilalisnowbirdNative American (general)Chimegornament, decorationMongolianChinnarilittle one, precious childTeluguChitsafair haired girlNative American (general)Chondrimamoonlight, lunar radianceBengali/SanskritChrissieFollower of ChristScottishChristelfollower of ChristGermanChristianafollower of ChristGermanChumanidewLakotaCiaraLittle dark oneIrishCicelyblind, sweet cicely herbLatinClarebright, clearLatinClaudinelame, or limpingFrenchClematisclimbing vine flowerGreekClemencemercy, gentlenessFrenchClemencymercy, leniencyLatinClementina-Foxmild, merciful + clever animalLatin/EnglishClementinemild, mercifulLatinCloayoung green shootGreek variant of ChloeClodaghriver nameCelticCocekaBe settled/calmXhosaComfort AdjoaComfort, born on MondayGhanaian (Akan, with English given name)Concordiaharmony, agreementLatinConsolacionconsolation, comfortFilipinoConsueloconsolation, comfortFilipinoCoramaiden, heartEnglishCoralcoral, sea reefLatinCorinamaiden, girlRomanianCorinemaidenFrenchCorinnaMaidenGreekCorinnemaidenFrenchCosima-Rueorder, beauty + herb of graceGreek/EnglishCrinalilyRomanianCristalCrystal, clearSpanishCristinafollower of ChristFilipinoCristyfollower of ChristFilipinoCvetkaflower, blossomSlavicCvijetaflower, blossomCroatianCynthiaFrom Mount Cynthus; moon goddess epithetGreekCyprus Blossomblossoming cypresscombinationDa-binAll refinedKoreanDa-eunAll graceKoreanDa-eun-iLittle all graceKoreanDa-hyeAll wisdomKoreanDa-inAll-benevolentKoreanDa-miAll beautyKoreanDa-somWarmth and affectionKoreanDa-yeonAll beautifulKoreanDadaSisterSwahiliDalMoonKoreanDaliaGrapevine branchArabicDalisaypure, genuineFilipinoDamarisGentle, calfGreekDamayantipeaceful, gentle womanJavanese/SanskritDamiagentle rain, radiantArabic/MalayDamlaDropletTurkishDanbiSweet rainKoreanDaniaNear, closeArabicDanielaGod is my judgeSpanishDanijelaGod is my judgeCroatianDankadiminutive of Dana, giftSlovakDanutagiftPolishDaphneLaurel treeGreekDarinagiftSlovak (Slavic)DarinkagiftSerbianDarjagift, possessor of goodPersian via SlavicDashagift of GodRussianDassinetraditional Tuareg feminine name, poet-associatedAmazigh/Berber (Tuareg)DatevikLittle Tatev; named after Tatev MonasteryArmenianDawaMedicine, remedySwahiliDawndaybreakEnglishDebalinaimmersed in the divineBengali/SanskritDebarupadivine form, shaped by the godsBengali/SanskritDedeSecond daughter (variant)Ghanaian (Ga)DeidrasorrowfulCelticDelprettyWelshDelaraOne who adorns the heartPersianDelfinadolphinLatinDelgermaablooming mother / flourishingMongolianDelinaComforter; consoling oneEthiopian (Amharic)DelkashHeart-attracting, charmingPersianDelnazGrace of the heartPersianDelphenneof Delphi, dolphinmodern invented (from Delphine)DenavalleyNative American (general)DeolindaOf God, beautifulPortugueseDeqaone who arrives, pleasingSomaliDesankatenth, dearSerbianDetelinacloverBulgarianDevikaLittle goddessSanskritDharanithe earth, one who sustainsTelugu/SanskritDiembeautiful, gorgeousVietnameseDiem-Chaubeautiful pearlVietnameseDiễm-Mygorgeous and beautifulVietnameseDilaHeart, of the heartTurkishDilaraBeloved of the heartTurkishDilbarbeloved, captivatingUzbek/PersianDilekWish, desireTurkishDilettaBeloved, delightfulItalianDilhaniheart's delight, one who pleases the heartSinhalaDilkione who captivates the heartSinhalaDilnozagentle-hearted, tender of heartUzbek/PersianDilyanaseeker, desired oneBulgarianDinithiradiant, glowingSinhalaDinushidaylight, sunbeamSinhalaDiugentle, softVietnameseDiu-Hiengentle and kindVietnameseDivinadivineFilipinoDivnawonderful, marvelousSerbianDivyaDivine; heavenlySanskritDoaaPrayer, supplicationEgyptianDobromilagood and dearCzech/Slovak (Slavic)Dociagift of GodAmerican short form of TheodociaDoinatraditional folk songRomanianDolcesweetItalianDomicelaof the home, tamedPolishDomnicaof the Lord, Sunday-bornRomanianDoniaWorld, the earthly lifeEgyptianDoragiftRomanianDóraGiftHungarianDorcasgazelleGreekDoreasGazelle; giftScottishDoriaFrom Doris, giftGreekDorianagiftRomanianDorinaGiftHungarianDorotagift of GodPolishDoroteagift of GodCroatian/GreekDorotheaGift of GodGreekDovedove, bird of peaceEnglishDragicadear, preciousSerbianDraginjadear, preciousSerbianDraženadear, belovedCroatianDuanaLittle dark one; songScottishDuangjaiheart, belovedThaiDuangkamolheart, circle of the heartThaiDulcesweetFilipinoDulminigem, precious stoneSinhalaDuruPure, clearTurkishDwynwenblessed, white waveWelshDyanideerNative American (general)DzifaPeace of heartGhanaian (Ewe)DzigbordiPatience of heartGhanaian (Ewe)EabhalifeCelticEabhlinwished-for child, lifeCelticEbeleMercy/compassionIgbo/NigerianEbelechukwuGod's mercyIgbo/NigerianEcemMy queen, my dear oneTurkishEchorepeated sound; nymph of sound and reflectionGreekEcrupale beige-gray natural colorFrench ('unbleached, raw')Edithariches, blessedAnglo-SaxonEdurnesnowBasqueEfiaBorn on Friday (Fante variant)Ghanaian (Fante)EfuaBorn on FridayGhanaian (Fante)Efua AkotoFriday-born, firm and resoluteGhanaian (Akan)Efua BoatemaaFriday-born, one who helpsGhanaian (Akan)EfuahBorn on Friday (fuller spelling)Ghanaian (Fante)Ehaweelaughing maidenSiouxEiddwenbeloved, fair oneWelshEilidhLightScottishEilispledged to GodCelticEilwenfair brow, fair oneWelshEirasnowWelshEirenePeaceGreekEirlyssnowdropCelticEirwenwhite snow, fair as snowWelshEithnekernel, seedCelticEkashort form, graceGeorgianEkaterinepure (Georgian form of Katherine)GeorgianEkuaBorn on WednesdayGhanaian (Fante)ElaHazel-colored eyesTurkishElaiaswallow (bird)BasqueElavarasiyoung queenTamilElenBright; shining lightArmenianEleniBright, shining lightGreekEleonorelight, compassionGermanElianaGod has answeredHebrewElifFirst letter of the Arabic alphabet, slenderTurkishElikaCherry blossom treePersianElinabright, shining oneFinnishElīnashining light (form of Helen)LatvianElineLightDutchElisaoath of God (form of Elizabeth)FinnishEliseGod is my oathFrenchElishaGod is salvationHebrewElisoliterary heroine nameGeorgianElissaPledged to GodScottishElitsalittle fir treeBulgarianEllesheFrenchEllenLight, torchScandinavianElnaLight, torchScandinavianElnazGraceful goddess, delicatePersianElodieforeign richesFrenchElowenelm treeCornishElowynelm tree, fairmodern invented (Cornish/Welsh blend)ElsieGod is my oathEnglishElsjeNobleDutchElskeNobleDutchElspethpledged to GodCelticElufull of grace, beautifulNative American (general)ElvaElf; noble friendScottishElysiablissful, from paradiseGreekElzapledged to God (form of Elsa)Latvian/GermanicEmaFavor/BenefitJapaneseEmalaniroyal Emma, heavenly EmmaHawaiianEmaliaHawaiian form of AmeliaHawaiianEmamaLittle motherEthiopian (Amharic)EmanFaith, beliefEgyptianEmelineindustrious, hardworkingGermanic/FrenchEmiBeautiful blessingJapaneseEmikaBeautiful blossomJapaneseEmikoBeautiful blessing childJapaneseEmiliarival, eagerFinnishEmilíarival, eagerLatin via IcelandicEmíliarival, eagerSlovak (Latin)Emiliyarival, eagerRussian/LatinEmladagentle, tenderThaiEmmaUniversalGermanicEmma Kealohauniversal + belovedHawaiianEmmeliamelodious, graciousGreekEmmiuniversal, whole (form of Emma)FinnishEmsirigentle gloryThaiEnGrace; kindness; favorChineseEnaraswallow (bird)BasqueEnatMotherEthiopian (Amharic)EndahbeautifulJavaneseEnidsoul, spirit, purityWelshEnikőLittle fawnHungarianEnitan GraceRenowned person of graceYoruba/NigerianEnkhtuyapeaceful lightMongolianErmelinaWhole, universalPortugueseEsiBorn on SundayGhanaian (Akan)EstelaStarPortugueseEteniarichPotawatomiEtsegenetGarden of graceEthiopian (Amharic)EtsukoJoyful childJapaneseEudoraGood giftGreekEun-biGracious rainKoreanEun-hyeGracious wisdomKoreanEun-jiGracious wisdomKoreanEun-jungGracious purityKoreanEun-seoGracious and auspiciousKoreanEuropamoon of Jupiter; Phoenician princessGreekEvaLifeHebrewEvadnepleasing oneGreekEvangelina-Ruebearer of good news + herb of regret, graceGreek/EnglishEvelife, living oneHebrewEvelynDesiredEnglishEverlyfrom the boar meadowEnglishEwelinawished for childPolishEwurabaLady, noblewomanGhanaian (Fante)EzgiMelody, tuneTurkishEzhilarasiqueen of beautyTamilEzhilnilabeautiful moonTamilFabiolabean grower, from the Roman clan FabiusLatinFafaPeace (short form)Ghanaian (Ewe)Fahrunyagrace from the skyThaiFaithtrust, beliefEnglishFanchonfree oneFrenchFantuBeautiful oneEthiopian (Oromo)FarahJoyArabicFarhanajoyful, happyArabic/MalayFarhiyajoyful, happySomali/ArabicFaridaUnique, precious pearlEgyptianFarishajoyful, delightedArabic/MalayFaskatraditional regional feminine nameAmazigh/BerberFatanehCharming, enchantingPersianFatehleenAbsorbed in victoryPunjabiFelicityhappiness, good fortuneLatinFelicjahappiness, luckPolishFemkePeaceful, maidenlyDutchFemmigjePeacefulDutchFenFragrant; scentedChineseFenellawhite shoulderCelticFennaPeaceDutchFennePeaceDutchFerelithextremely wise, superlative princessScottish GaelicFereshtehAngelPersianFernfern plantEnglishFerroudjajoyful, happy oneAmazigh/BerberFeyzaAbundance, overflowing graceTurkishFflurflowerWelshFifineJehovah increasesFrenchFikirteMy loveEthiopian (Amharic)FikirtuBelovedEthiopian (Oromo)FilizSprout, young shootTurkishFinolafair shouldersCelticFioledvioletWelshFioraflowerItalianFioreFlowerItalianFiorelalittle flowerRomanianFiorellaLittle flowerItalianFjólaviolet (flower)IcelandicFleurFlowerDutchFleurettelittle flowerFrenchFlorflowerFilipinoFlorbelaBeautiful flowerPortugueseFlorenceFlourishingLatinFlorenciaflourishing, blossomingFilipinoFlorentinaflourishing, bloomingRomanianFloricalittle flowerRomanianFlossieflourishingLatinFonrainThaiFrancesfrom FranceLatinFrancescaFree one, from FranceItalianFrancinefree one, from FranceFilipinoFranciscaFree one, from FrancePortugueseFranciskaFree oneHungarianFraukelittle ladyGermanFreesiafreesia flowerGermanFreidaPeacefulScandinavianFreida-Sifbeloved bride (Sif, goddess of grain)NorseFridaPeaceful, beautifulScandinavianFrideswidestrong peaceAnglo-SaxonFriedaPeaceGermanFroniesensible, prudentAmerican short form of SophroniaFumikoChild of abundant beauty/literatureJapaneseFunkeGiven to me to pamperYoruba/NigerianFunmilayoGive me joy to rest withYoruba/NigerianFuyukoWinter childJapaneseGa-eulAutumnKoreanGa-hyunBeautiful virtueKoreanGa-yeonBeautiful and lovelyKoreanGaenorwhite wave, fair oneWelshGalateaShe who is milk-whiteGreekGaleneCalm seasGreekGalinacalm, serenityGreek/RussianGanyayoung maidenThaiGaraziBasque form of Grace, also a town nameBasqueGardeniagardenia flowerLatinGauriFair-skinned; another name for ParvatiSanskritGaxuxaBasque pet form of GraziaBasqueGaysornflower pollen, fragrantThaiGcinileShe has kept/protectedZuluGeertjeSpear of strengthDutchGelilaRevealed one / of GalileeEthiopian (Amharic)GenetParadise; garden of EdenEthiopian (Amharic)GenevieveWoman of the raceFrenchGenoaknee-shaped, from the coastal cityItalian (place: Genoa, Italy)Genovevatribe woman / white waveLatin/WelshGentlemild, tenderEnglishGeorgetafarmer, earth-workerRomanianGeorgianafarmer, earth-workerRomanianGerganafarmer, earth workerBulgarian (from George)Gerlindespear, gentleGermanGethiPreciousEast AfricanGhadaGraceful young womanEgyptianGhaidaGraceful, delicate walkArabicGhenimaprize, treasured gainAmazigh/BerberGianinaGod is graciousRomanianGirliebeloved girlFilipinoGisellepledge, hostageFrenchGiuliaYouthfulItalianGlennavalleyCelticGlesniblueness, blue-green like sky or seaWelshGolabRosewaterPersianGolafshanFlower scatterer, bloomingPersianGolandamFlower-bodied, gracefully formedPersianGolandiFlower-like, blossomingPersianGolaraFlower ornamentPersianGolazinFlower ornamentPersianGolbanFlower root, source of flowersPersianGolchehrehFlower-faced, rosy cheekedPersianGolden BehnooshSweet drink, delightful nectarPersianGolfamFlower-colored, flower-huedPersianGolkooFlower hill, flower moundPersianGolnazDelicate flower, graceful flowerPersianGolniaFlower-like, blossoming gracePersianGolrizehFlower shower, scattering blossomsPersianGolrokhRose-faced, flower-facedPersianGolsanamBeloved flowerPersianGolsunFlower-like, bloomingPersianGolubicalittle doveSerbianGoncaRosebudTurkishGraceGoodnessLatinGraciagraceFilipinoGracielagraceSpanishGratiagrace, favorLatinGraziaGraceItalianGraziellaLittle graceItalianGrazynabeautiful, gracefulPolish/LithuanianGrażynagraceful, kindPolishGretepearlGermanGrietPearlDutchGrietjePearlDutchGulbahorspring flowerUzbekGulmirabeloved flowerKazakh/UzbekGulzhanflower soulKazakhGündegmaadeep, profound motherMongolianGunyavirtue, goodnessThaiGurandauncertain, poetic folk nameGeorgianGurleenAbsorbed in the Guru's lovePunjabiGuzalbeautifulUzbekGwenwhite, fair, blessedWelshGwendafair, good, blessedWelshGwendolenwhite ring, blessedWelshGweniferfair one, white waveWelshGwennowhite, blessed, fairWelshGwynethblessed, happinessCelticHa-eumGreat smileKoreanHa-eunGrace from the skyKoreanHa-inGreat benevolenceKoreanHa-jiGreat wisdomKoreanHa-jinGreat treasureKoreanHa-jungGreat purityKoreanHa-naOne, unityKoreanHa-wonGreat gardenKoreanHa-yeonGreat beautyKoreanHa-yoonGreat and shiningKoreanHabibaBeloved, darlingEgyptianHadiyaGiftSwahili/ArabicHae-wonSea gardenKoreanHalawisweetNative American (general)Halcyrapeaceful, calmmodern invented (from halcyon)Halemanohouse of many, bird house (place name)HawaiianHaliaremembrance, memory in bloomHawaiianHalimaGentle, patientArabicHalimogentle, patientSomali/ArabicHalinalight, calmPolishHalonaof happy fortuneZuniHalyacalm, serenity (diminutive of Halyna)UkrainianHalynacalm, serenityUkrainianHananetenderness, compassionAmazigh/Berber (shared with Arabic)HandanAlways smiling, cheerfulTurkishHangmoon goddess, fragranceVietnameseHannaGraceGermanHannahGraceHebrewHannelegrace, favor (form of Hanna)FinnishHansaswanThaiHantayweelovingSiouxHarmonyagreement, musical concordGreekHarukaDistant, remote, spring fragranceJapaneseHasetBeloved oneEthiopian (Tigrinya)Hasinione who laughs, joyfulSinhalaHasmikJasmine flowerArmenianHasmineJasmine flowerArmenianHataiwanheart's dayThaiHattieruler of the homeFrench/GermanHaunanibeautiful snow, beautiful mistHawaiianHayaModesty, shynessArabicHazalHazelnutTurkishHazelHazelnut treeEnglishHeHarmony; lotusChineseHeatherFlowering heather plantScottishHédiStruggle; contentionHungarianHeidinoble, of a good kindGermanHeketGoddess of fertility and childbirthEgyptianHelenebright, shining lightFrenchHelmipearlFinnishHemalathagolden creeper vineTelugu/SanskritHermelaFrom Hermon; consecratedEthiopian (Amharic/Biblical)HesterStarDutchHibaGiftArabicHibaqgenerous giftSomaliHienkind, gentle, virtuousVietnameseHinaSun-vegetablesJapaneseHinegirl, daughter, young womanMaoriHinerangidaughter of the skyMaoriHinewaimist maiden, girl of the rainMaoriHlengiweShe has been saved/rescuedZuluHoaito remember, cherish, longingVietnameseHodanachievement, satisfactionSomaliHodovariant of Hodan, achievementSomaliHokulaniheavenly starHawaiianHollyholly treeEnglishHomfragrantThaiHong-Nhungpink velvetVietnameseHowlitewhite veined calming stoneEnglish (gemstone, named for chemist Henry How)Humairareddish, rosy-cheekedArabic/MalayHümeyraRosy-cheeked, of red complexionTurkishHumilitymodesty, humblenessEnglishHuongfragrance, scentVietnameseHuritbeautifulAlgonquinHuyenmysterious, black jadeVietnameseHyacinth-Raeflower, blue gemstone + doeGreek/EnglishHyacinthehyacinth flowerGreek mythology, French formHye-jinWise treasureKoreanHyerinWise jewelKoreanHyo-eunFilial graceKoreanHyo-jinFilial treasureKoreanHyun-seoVirtuous and auspiciousKoreanIaviolet (flower)GeorgianIantheViolet flowerGreekIanthinaViolet-coloredGreekIarinapeace, springtimeRomanianIasminajasmine flowerRomanianIasminejasmine flowerRomanianIbolyaViolet flowerHungarianIdaIndustriousGermanIdalinaNoble onePortugueseIdellahardworking, little IdaAmerican blend of Ida + EllaİdilIdyllic, pastoral poemTurkishIdmana traditional Somali given nameSomaliIdoiapond, poolBasqueIfrahhappiness, joySomali/ArabicIhansaswan, graceful birdSinhalaIhintzadewBasqueIinagracious, merciful (form of Ina/Christina)FinnishIirisiris (flower); rainbowFinnishIjeomaSafe journey/good journeyIgbo/NigerianIkraangenerosity, nobilitySomali/ArabicIlanitlittle treeHebrewIlariaCheerfulItalianIlaydaModern coined name, moonlight-relatedTurkishIlinkabelonging to Elijah, sun-related folk associationBulgarian (from Elijah/Iliya)IlkaLightHungarianIlonalightCzech/Slovak (Hungarian/Greek)IltaeveningFinnishIlzepledged to GodLatvianImalkabeautiful, gem-likeSinhalaImanifaithSwahiliImkeUniversalDutchImpimaidenFinnishInasSociability, gentle friendlinessEgyptianInayaCare, concernArabicİnciPearlTurkishIndahbeautifulIndonesianInderleenAbsorbed in celestial gracePunjabiInesGentle, sociableEgyptianInes MariaPure MarySpanishIngaIng's daughterScandinavianIngridIng is beautifulOld NorseIniyasweet, pleasant oneTamilInsyirahrelief, expansion of the heartArabic/MalayInsyirah Damiarelief and gentle rainArabic/MalayInsyirah Nurrelief and lightArabic/MalayIntaninjasmine treeThaiInthumoonThaiIoanaGod is graciousRomanianIolaworthy of the Lord, valuableWelshİpekSilkTurkishIpolaniheavenly sweetheartHawaiianIrenapeaceCzech/Slovak (Greek)IrenePeaceGreekIrinapeaceRomanianIrisrainbowGreekIrudhayaheart, sacred heartTamil (Christian)IrynapeaceUkrainianIsabelDevoted to GodDutchIsabellaDevoted to GodHebrewIshaniDesire or GoddessSanskritIshikaa small paintbrush, reed penBengali/SanskritIshitaDesired; masterySanskritIshontipeace granted by the divineBengali/SanskritIshritadesired, wished for by the divineBengali/SanskritIslay-FernScottish isle + fern plantScottish/EnglishIsmahanlistener, one who hearsSomali/ArabicIsmayesteemed, belovedOld French/EnglishIsmeneKnowledgeableGreekIstassnowNative American (general)Itathirst for holinessCelticIuliayouthful, downy-hairedRomanianIulianayouthfulRomanianIvankaGod is graciousSlavicIvelinarelated to Iva/willow, gracefulBulgarianIvelissedevoted to GodSpanish (Caribbean, blend of Ivette + Elisse)Ivettayew tree, archerRussian/FrenchIvonayew, archerCzech/Slovak (Germanic)IvoneYew tree, archerPortugueseIwalaniheavenly seagullHawaiianIzabelaGod is my oathPolishIzumiSpring, fountainJapaneseJaideekind-hearted, good heartThaiJamaaFamily, communitySwahiliJanaHarvest, heaven's giftArabicJanellaGod is gracious, combination nameFilipinoJannahParadise, heavenArabicJannekeGod is graciousDutchJantimamoon ladyThaiJantineGod is graciousDutchJaruneebeautiful, radiantThaiJaruvanbeautiful forestThaiJasleenAbsorbed in God's praisePunjabiJasmijnJasmine flowerDutchJasminFlowerArabicJasminefragrant flower, national flower of the PhilippinesFilipinoJasnaclear, brightSlavicJenniferwhite wave, fair oneFilipinoJhanviGanga riverSanskritJi-ahWise and lovelyKoreanJi-binWise and refinedKoreanJi-eunWise graceKoreanJi-hyeWise and intelligentKoreanJi-hyunWise virtueKoreanJi-yeonWise and beautifulKoreanJi-yoonWise brightnessKoreanJindagold, preciousThaiJingQuiet; crystal; essenceChineseJingyiQuiet and joyfulChineseJituGentle; calm oneEthiopian (Oromo)JoanaGod is graciousPortugueseJocelynjoyous, cheerfulFilipinoJohannaGod is graciousGermanJolieprettyFrenchJomariecombination of Jo and MarieFilipinoJosetteJehovah increasesFrenchJosieGod will addHebrewJosipaGod will increase (feminine of Joseph)CroatianJovanaGod is graciousSerbianJovankaGod is graciousSerbianJu-ahBright and elegantKoreanJuliayouthfulLatinJulianaYouthfulDutchJulieyouthful, downyCzech/Slovak (Latin)Julietteyouthful, downyFrenchJumanaSilver pearlArabicJuniperaof the juniper treemodern invented (from juniper)JunkoPure child, obedient childJapaneseKaarinapure (Finnish form of Katherine)FinnishKafayatSufficiency/God's provision is enoughYoruba/NigerianKahaunanibeautiful dew, beautiful snowHawaiianKaialanithe heavenly seaHawaiianKaialohaloving seaHawaiianKailisoul, spiritHawaiianKaimaliepeaceful seaHawaiianKainoshy, modestFinnishKaionagoddess who guides lost travelers homeHawaiianKaisapureFinnishKaleajoy, brightnessHawaiianKaleimomithe pearl leiHawaiianKaleionaonathe fragrant voiceHawaiianKalilaBeloved, darlingEgyptianKalinaviburnum tree, guelder rosePolishKalindiriver, flowing waterSinhala/SanskritKalisiPacific form of GraceFijian/TonganKalohelanithe heavenly loved oneHawaiianKalolaineTongan form of CarolineTonganKalyaniAuspicious; beautifulSanskritKamariaLike the moonSwahiliKameliacamellia flowerBulgarian (flower name)KamillaAttendant at a religious ceremonyHungarianKaminiBeautiful; desirableSanskritKanaFragrant, capable, powerfulJapaneseKanakoFragrant childJapaneseKanervaheather (flower)FinnishKanhayoung girl, maidenKhmerKanikaSmall particle; goldenSanskritKanimozhisweet fruit-like languageTamilKanlayakind, graciousThaiKanmaniapple of the eye, precious gem-eyed oneTamilKannithagentle, tender maidenKhmerKanoelehuathe misty lehua blossomHawaiianKantisingsNative American (general)Kanyayoung woman, maidenThaiKaoriFragranceJapaneseKarimaGenerous, nobleArabicKarinpureGermanKarinaPureGreekKarinePure; gracefulArmenianKarunaCompassionSanskritKarunyacompassion, mercyTamil/SanskritKasturiMusk; fragranceSanskritKatariinapure (Finnish form of Katherine)FinnishKatarinapureCroatianKatarínapureSlovak (Greek)KatarzynapurePolishKaterinaPureGreekKateřinapureCzech (Greek)KaterynapureUkrainianKatharinapureGermanKatherinePureGreekKathrynpureFilipinoKatiaPureItalianKatixaBasque pet form of CatherineBasqueKatrinpureGermanKatrinapureFilipinoKattalinBasque form of Catherine, pureBasqueKatyapureRussianKaveeshapoetic, lyricalSinhalaKaviyapoetess, one skilled in poetryTamilKavyaPoetrySanskritKayleighslender, fairIrishKeakathe shadow, essenceHawaiianKealananithe beautiful pathwayHawaiianKealoha Nanibeloved beautyHawaiianKealohananibeautiful loveHawaiianKealohaonaonafragrant loveHawaiianKealohapiliclose love, near loveHawaiianKealohapuabeloved flowerHawaiianKealohithe brightness, radianceHawaiianKeeleybeautiful, gracefulIrishKeiradark-hairedCelticKekealohathe belovedHawaiianKenyayoung woman, maidenJavaneseKenzatreasureAmazigh/BerberKeonaonathe sweet fragranceHawaiianKerttujewel, pearlFinnishKesiaFavorite oneSwahiliKesorlotus pollen, fragrant flower essenceKhmerKetinopet form of KetevanGeorgianKeturahincense, fragranceHebrewKhadragreen, flourishingSomali/ArabicKhalisapure, sincereArabic/IndonesianKhansagazelle-eyed, gentle beautyArabic/IndonesianKhatiauncertain, possibly cross-relatedGeorgianKholiswaShe is satisfied/comfortedXhosaKianadivine, God is gracious (Hawaiian form of Diana/Kiana)HawaiianKiaraDark-haired or brightSanskritKielegardenia flowerHawaiianKieradark-hairedIrishKieugraceful, elegantVietnameseKikelomoOne who is petted/pamperedYoruba/NigerianKilinoefine mistHawaiianKimamabutterflyShoshoneKimimelabutterflyDakotaKinsleyking's meadowEnglishKionabrown hillsNative American (general)KiranjotRay of divine lightPunjabiKiriskin, bark; also short for Kiritapu (sacred skin)MaoriKirstiefollower of ChristCelticKirstyFollower of ChristScottishKiyomiPure beautyJapaneseKlaartjeBright, clearDutchKlaraclear, brightPolishKlementynamerciful, gentlePolishKnarHarp; lyreArmenianKnarikLittle harpArmenianKoalimorning glory vineHawaiianKodhaigarland maker, another name for AndalTamilKoharuLate summer/Little springJapaneseKokonightNative American (general)KolabroseKhmerKolokesaTongan form of RoseTonganKomalitender, delicateTeluguKonjitBeautifulEthiopian (Amharic)Konkordiaharmony, agreementPolishKorkorLittle one, precious childGhanaian (Ga)KosiwaBorn on Sunday (respectful form)Ghanaian (Akan)KotoneSound of the harp, koto soundJapaneseKrasavabeautiful oneUkrainian/SlavicKrasimirabeautiful peaceBulgarianKripaGrace; mercySanskritKristīnefollower of Christ (form of Christine)Latvian/GreekKristýnafollower of ChristCzech (Greek)KrisztinaFollower of ChristHungarianKseniahospitable, foreignerGreek/RussianKukkaflowerFinnishKumariyoung girl, princessSinhala/SanskritKumudiniwater lilySinhala/SanskritKunsulubeautiful as the sunKazakhKuntheapure, virtuous flowerKhmerKunzitepink gem of gentle passionEnglish (gemstone, named for Tiffany's George Kunz)Kupendato loveSwahiliKurinjimountain flower, hill-region landscapeTamilKvětaflower, blossomCzech/Slovak (Slavic)Kyliebeautiful, graceful; boomerangIrish/AboriginalLadanA flowering plant, cistusPersianLadawanbeautiful dayThaiLaddabeautiful girlThaiLainewaveLatvianLakagentle, tame; goddess of hulaHawaiianLalithagraceful, playfulTelugu/SanskritLallalady, honorific title of respectAmazigh/BerberLamaisoft, gentleThaiLamarauncertain, romantic literary nameGeorgianLamisSoft to the touchArabicLamzirauncertain, poetic folk nameGeorgianLanOrchid; blueChineseLaraProtection, cheerfulPortugueseLáralaurelIcelandic form of LauraLarasatibeautiful, harmonious womanJavaneseLarasintaharmonious and beautiful womanJavaneseLarimarblue Caribbean sea stoneSpanish (gemstone, Dominican Republic)LarissaCitadel; cheerfulGreekLasyagraceful dance, gentle feminine dance formTelugu/SanskritLatifaGentle, kindArabicLatifahKind, gentleArabicLauralaurelLatinLavenderlavender flowerEnglishLawanbeautifulThaiLayathigraceful, rhythmicSinhalaLaylaNightArabicLaylinight; distinct from the more common 'Layla'Somali/ArabicLdjidagrandmother, term of endearment adopted as a nameAmazigh/Berber (Kabyle diminutive)Leaweary, meadowFilipinoLeahweary/meadowHebrewLeenTender, delicateArabicLeighmeadow, clearingEnglishLeilaniheavenly flower / royal childHawaiianLeimomipearl lei, pearl necklaceHawaiianLeinanibeautiful lei, beautiful garlandHawaiianLelauncertain, folk nameGeorgianLempilove, belovedFinnishLenaLight; bright oneArmenianLeotieprairie flowerNative American (general)Lestarieverlasting, sustainableIndonesianLeticiaJoy, happinessPortugueseLetitiajoy, happinessLatinLiaWeary; bringer of good newsArmenianLiadangrey ladyCelticLianTender, delicate youthArabicLibabeloved, heartHebrewLiekeBelovedDutchLieselGod is my oathGermanLiesennedevoted to Godmodern invented (from Liese, short for Elisabeth)LieveDear, belovedDutchLigitauncertain, possibly linked to 'ligzda' (nest) or Lithuanian rootsLatvianLihuaBeautiful flower; pear blossomChineseLiisaoath of God (form of Elizabeth)FinnishLikapet form, various rootsGeorgianLilaclilac flower, bluish-purplePersianLilachlilacHebrewLileuncertain, floral folk feelGeorgianLili-Wenwhite lily, snowdropWelshLilialily flowerHawaiianLilianalilyPolishLilyPureEnglishLily-RosePure flowerEnglishLinForest; jadeChineseLinaTender, delicateArabicLindasoft, tender, beautifulCzech/Slovak (Germanic)Lindiwethe awaited oneZuluLingDelicate; clever; spiritChineseLinneaTwinflowerSwedishLiobabelovedAnglo-SaxonLisetteGod is my oathFrenchLitiaPacific form of LydiaTongan/FijianLitianaPacific form of Lydia/ChristianaFijian/TonganLiveLife, protectionScandinavianLivleenAbsorbed in lifePunjabiLizaGod is my oathFilipinoLjiljanalilyCroatianLoisfamous warrior, desirableWelshLokelaniheavenly roseHawaiianLoketiTongan form of Rosetta/RoseTonganLorealittle flowerBasqueLorettaFrom Loreto, laurelItalianLornaforsaken, lostCelticLosaSamoan form of RoseSamoanLotuslotus flowerGreekLouettafamous warriorAmerican blend of Louise + EttaLourdessite of a Marian pilgrimageFrench (place: Lourdes, France)LousigLittle lightArmenianLozaAlmondEthiopian (Amharic)LuciaLightSpanishLucianaLightSpanishLucijalightCroatian/LatinLucillaLittle lightItalianLuluaPearlSwahili/ArabicLulwaPearlArabicLuminițalittle lightRomanianLupedoveSamoan/TonganLupematasiladove that watches the starsSamoanLupitaLittle wolf river; devoted to GuadalupeSpanishLusineMoonArmenianLuyudoveNative American (general)LuziaLightPortugueseLydiawoman from LydiaGreekLyubomiralove and peaceBulgarian/SlavicLyubovloveUkrainianLyudmyladear to the peopleUkrainianMabellovableEnglishMabslovableWelshMacawimotherly, generousSiouxMadalenaWoman from MagdalaPortugueseMaddiBasque form of Madeleine, woman of MagdalaBasqueMadepet form of Marija/MagdalēnaLatvianMadeleinewoman from MagdalaFrenchMadelinewoman from MagdalaEnglishMadhurisweetnessTelugu/SanskritMadinacity, radiant city (also refers to the holy city)Uzbek/ArabicMagandabeautifulFilipinoMagdalenawoman of MagdalaGermanMagnoliamagnolia flowerFrench/LatinMahdisLike the moon, moon-facedPersianMahnazBeautiful as the moonPersianMahsaLike the moonPersianMahtabMoonlightPersianMaiDanceJapaneseMaialenBasque form of MagdaleneBasqueMaijupearl (form of Maria)FinnishMailenvariant of MaialenBasqueMaireadpearlCelticMairiBitter; belovedScottishMaisiePearlScottishMalaeagentle wind, calmHawaiianMalaiflower garlandThaiMalakAngelArabicMalamato care for, to protectHawaiianMalanicalm heavenHawaiianMalarkodiflowering creeperTamilMalarvizhiflower-like eyesTamilMalatiJasmine; night-blooming flowerSanskritMaleeflower, jasmineThaiMalenBasque form of MagdaleneBasqueMalgorzatapearlPolishMalibitter, belovedWelshMaliacalm, peaceful (Hawaiian form of Mary)HawaiianMalikajasmine, queen-likeKhmerMalinWoman of MagdalaScandinavianMalineegarland of flowersThaiMalisjasmine flowerKhmerMalleswarigoddess adorned with jasmineTelugu/SanskritMaltaharbor, refugeSemitic/Italian (place: Malta)MaluhiapeaceHawaiianMalulaniheavenly shelter, protectionHawaiianMalwinasmooth browPolishManamiBeauty of loveJapaneseMananauncertain, gentle folk nameGeorgianManaolanahope, faithHawaiianManasiBorn of the mind; imaginedSanskritMancadiminutive of Marjeta/ManjaSlovenianMandisaSweet oneXhosa/ZuluManijauncertain, regional folk nameGeorgianManishaIntelligence; wish of the mindSanskritManjaria cluster of blossoms, budding flowerBengali/SanskritManleenAbsorbed heart and mindPunjabiManonbitter, or star of the seaFrenchManvithathoughtful, intelligentTelugu/SanskritMapenziLoveSwahiliMaplemaple treeEnglishMapuanafragrance carried by the breezeHawaiianMaraOf the sea; bitterScottishMaralDeer, gazellePersianMarcelinelittle warrior; dedicated to MarsFrench/LatinMarekhipet form of MariaGeorgianMarenaof the sea; also linked to a Slavic spring goddessSpanish/SlavicMaretaSamoan form of MargaretSamoanMargaretpearlGreekMargarethepearlGermanMargaridaPearl, daisyPortugueseMargaritaPearlGreekMargauxpearlFrenchMargedpearlWelshMargotpearlFrenchMariBeloved; short form of MariamArmenianMariabitter, beloved, or sea of sorrowFinnishMaria Clarapure lady, from Rizal's novel heroineFilipinoMariamBeloved; bitter graceArmenianMariamivariant of MariamGeorgianMariamuBeloved, wished-for childSwahiliMarianaGraceful; Combination of Maria and AnaSpanishMariannacombination of Maria and AnnaPolishMaricarcombination of Maria and CarmenFilipinoMaricelcombination of Maria and CeliaFilipinoMaricelaBlend of Maria and CeliaSpanishMarichkalittle Maria, bitter/belovedUkrainianMarieanneGrace and bitternessDutchMariekeBitter, belovedDutchMariëtteLittle MariaDutchMarijanacombination of Marija and AnaCroatianMarijnOf the seaDutchMarikabitter, belovedCzech/Slovak (Hebrew, via Maria)MárikaBelovedHungarianMarikitbeautifulFilipinoMariloucombination of Maria and LuisaFilipinoMarilynstar of the sea, combination nameFilipinoMarinaOf the seaGreek/LatinMarineOf the seaArmenianMarinelaof the seaRomanianMariniBeautiful, prettySwahiliMarinkaof the seaLatin via SlovenianMarisaOf the seaPortugueseMarisabelsea of God's promiseSpanishMarisabel-Ruesea + beautiful, herb of graceSpanishMarisabellabeautiful seaSpanish/ItalianMariselaof the seaSpanishMarisela-Fenof the sea + marshlandSpanish/EnglishMarisela-Wrenof the sea + small birdSpanish/EnglishMarisettelittle Marie, bitter seamodern invented (French-style diminutive of Marie)Marishaof the sea / lordSlavic/SanskritMaritPearlDutchMaritescombination of Maria and TeresaFilipinoMaritonicombination of Maria and ToniFilipinoMarjaberry; form of MaryFinnishMarjanabitter, form of Marija/MariaHebrew via SlovenianMarjattaFinnish form of Mary, related to a Kalevala figureFinnishMarjetapearl, form of MargaretGreek via SlovenianMarjukkalittle berryFinnishMarleenBitter, star of the seaDutchMarlenastar of the seaPolishMarlisecombination of Maria and Lisa, star of the seaGermanicMarlowdriftwood, remnants of a lakeEnglishMarnaliseof the sea, devoted to Godmodern invented (blend of Marna + Elise)MarnierejoiceHebrewMaroBeloved; a diminutive of MariamArmenianMarsailiPearlScottishMarsaliPearlScottishMarthalady, mistressAramaicMártiLady; mistressHungarianMarulyarelated to Maria, bitter/belovedBulgarian (folk variant)MarvelinemarvelousAmerican/vintageMarwaFragrant plant, sweet basilEgyptianMaryamBeloved, wished-for childArabicMaryanbeloved, bitter (Hebrew root); Somali form of MarySomali/ArabicMarysiabeloved, bitterPolishMashabitter, belovedRussianMathimalarmoon flowerTamilMaurastar of the sea, greatCelticMauvesoft purplish-pink colorFrench (named for the mallow flower)MawarroseMalayMawusiIn the hands of GodGhanaian (Ewe)MayaWaterHebrewMaysaGraceful walk, proud gaitArabicMayuTrue excellenceJapaneseMayumigentle, modestFilipinoMeadowgrassy fieldEnglishMearamirth, joyCelticMeekgentle, humbleEnglishMeeraOcean; devotedSanskritMegpearl; short for MargaretGreekMeganpearlIrishMeghanpearlCelticMeghanacloudTelugu/SanskritMegumiBlessing, graceJapaneseMehrigulsun flower, flower of kindnessUzbek/PersianMehrnazSun's grace, love's gracePersianMeikepearl, mightyGermanMeilingBeautiful spirit; beautiful jade bellChineseMeinirtall and fair, slender maidenWelshMeinwenslender and fairWelshMeiraone who gives lightHebrewMeirongBeautiful gloryChineseMeitaldrops of dewHebrewMeixinBeautiful heartChineseMeiyingBeautiful and outstandingChineseMeiyuBeautiful jadeChineseMelangellhoney angelWelshMelanieBlack or darkGreekMelatijasmine flowerIndonesianMelesongHawaiianMeleanasong of graceHawaiianMelerihoney, sweetWelshMeliaplumeria flowerHawaiianMelikeQueenTurkishMelinaHoney; yellowGreekMelindaGentle; honeyHungarianMelineLittle dark one; honey-coloredArmenianMelisLemon balm (herb), sweetnessTurkishMelisaHoneybee, lemon balmTurkishMelissaHoneybeeGreekMelitahoney-sweetCroatian/GreekMelittaHoney beeHungarianMelodiesong, melodyFrenchMelodysong, tuneGreekMelurjasmine flowerMalayMenaShort form of FilomenaItalianMennaWish, giftEgyptianMeraudsea brightCelticMercedesMercies, graceSpanishMercycompassion, forgivenessEnglishMeretBelovedEgyptianMeriBeloved; Armenian form of MaryArmenianMeroneshYou are chosen; sweet fragrance is yoursEthiopian (Amharic)MervatSweet spring, oasis waterEgyptianMeryemBeloved, wished-for childTurkishMetasebiyaReflective; one who contemplatesEthiopian (Amharic)Methmiloving-kindnessSinhalaMetkapearl, form of MargaretaSlovenianMevaFruit, sweet fruitTurkishMhairistar of the sea, greatCelticMi-hyunBeautiful virtueKoreanMi-naBeautiful and wiseKoreanMichellewho is like GodFilipinoMidoriGreenJapaneseMiginareturning moonNative American (general)MihretMercyEthiopian (Amharic)Milagracious, dearSlavicMilanaGracious; dear oneArmenianMilankadear, graciousSerbianMilburgagentle fortressAnglo-SaxonMildredgentle strengthOld EnglishMildthrythgentle strength (root of Mildred)Anglo-SaxonMilenaGracious; dear oneArmenianMilicagracious, dearSlavicMiljagracious (form of Emilia/Amalia)FinnishMiljanadear, graciousSerbianMilkicadear, graciousSerbianMillaGraciousHungarianMilleGentle strength (short form of Camilla)ScandinavianMillieGentle strengthEnglishMilojkadear, belovedSerbianMilouGentle strengthDutchMilušedear, graciousCzech/Slovak (Slavic)Min-ahClever and elegantKoreanMin-hyunClever virtueKoreanMin-jiClever wisdomKoreanMin-jungClever purityKoreanMin-seoClever and auspiciousKoreanMinaBeautiful vegetable/TruthJapaneseMinamiSouth, beautiful waveJapaneseMirandaAdmirable; WonderfulSpanishMireiaform of Miren, belovedBasqueMirelaadmirable, wonderfulRomanianMirelleto admire, wonderfulFrench/ProvençalMirunapeaceful, worldRomanianMitsukiBeautiful moonJapaneseMiuBeautiful featherJapaneseMiyuBeautiful gentleness, beautiful reasonJapaneseMiyukiBeautiful happiness, deep snowJapaneseModestamodest, moderateLatinModestyhumility, unpretentiousnessEnglishMoirastar of the sea, greatCelticMolikajasmine blossomKhmerMomipearlHawaiianMomijiAutumn maple leavesJapaneseMomilaniheavenly pearlHawaiianMonaWishes, desiresArabicMonikaadvisor, counselorCzech/Slovak (Latin)Monineathroyal jewel princessKhmerMoonstonepearly stone linked to lunar magicEnglish (gemstone)MorenikeI have someone to pamperYoruba/NigerianMorganitesoft pink beryl gemEnglish (gemstone, named for J.P. Morgan)Morwennawaves of the seaCornishMousumimonsoon season, seasonalBengaliMoyagreat, mineCelticMridulasoft, tender, gentleBengali/SanskritMuireannsea-white, sea fairCelticMuirinof the seaCelticMullaimalarjasmine flowerTamilMuniraIlluminating, radiantArabicMuthumalaipearl garland/mountainTamilMuthumanipearl gemTamilMutiarapearlIndonesianMwemaGood, kind oneSwahiliMybeautifulVietnameseMyfanwymy rare one, my precious oneWelshMyraBelovedSanskritMyroslavaglorious peaceUkrainianMysaraease, comfortArabic/MalayNa-eunMy graceKoreanNaamapleasantnessHebrewNabiButterflyKoreanNabilanoble, honorable womanArabic/MalayNadahopeCroatianNadeeshaniriver goddess, flowing graceSinhalaNadhifuNeat, clean, elegantSwahiliNadiaHope, announcerArabicNadiewiseNative American (general)Nadifaclean, pureSomali/ArabicNadirarare, preciousArabic/IndonesianNadiyahopeUkrainianNaeathe beloved oneHawaiianNagisaBeach, shoreJapaneseNagomiHarmony, gentlenessJapaneseNahiadesire, wishBasqueNainaEyesSanskritNalanithe heavens / calm skiesHawaiianNanakoSeven greensJapaneseNanamiSeven seasJapaneseNandiniDaughter; one who brings joySanskritNaneapleasant, relaxingHawaiianNanibeautiful, gloriousHawaiianNannaBrave, daringScandinavianNaomipleasantnessHebrewNapuathe flowersHawaiianNaransuvdsun pearlMongolianNarePomegranate flowerArmenianNariLilyKoreanNarisabeautiful womanThaiNaroacalm, peacefulBasqueNasimGentle breezePersianNasteexocomfort, easeSomaliNataliaBorn on Christmas DaySpanishNatalieChristmas dayLatinNatašaborn on Christmas dayCzech/Slovak (Latin, via Russian)Natiauncertain, modern folk nameGeorgianNavabeautiful, pleasantHebrewNawalGift, grantArabicNayanaeye, one with lovely eyesSinhala/SanskritNazCoquetry, delicate charmTurkishNazanCharming, graceful oneTurkishNazaninSweetheart, beloved, delicatePersianNazeliDelicate; graceful oneArmenianNazgultender flower, delicate flowerKazakh/UzbekNazidelicate, graceful (Persian-influenced)GeorgianNazikDelicate; tenderArmenianNazlıDelicate, coy, charmingTurkishNealachampionCelticNearywoman, ladyKhmerNebettaLady of the landEgyptianNechamacomfortHebrewNedjemSweet, pleasantEgyptianNeeltjeHorn, brightDutchNegarBeloved, beautiful paintingPersianNehaLove; rainSanskritNeithalseashore/coastal landscape, blue water lilyTamilNellabright, shining (form of Helena)FinnishNergisNarcissus flower, daffodilTurkishNeridasea nymph, water lilyGreek/Aboriginal AustralianNerineSea nymphGreekNerissasea nymphLatinNesmaGentle breezeEgyptianNesrinewild roseAmazigh/Berber (shared with Arabic/Persian)Nestapure, chasteCelticNethmione with beautiful eyesSinhalaNettiegracious, little AnneEnglish (diminutive of Antoinette/Jeanette)Nevenkamarigold flowerCroatianNežapure, chaste, from AgnesGreek via SlovenianNgaswan; moonlight (Chang'e)VietnameseNgawaiof the watersMaoriNgoziBlessingEast African/IgboNhilittle girl, childVietnameseNhulike, similar; gentleVietnameseNhungvelvetVietnameseNicolettevictory of the peopleFrenchNigoraradiant, luminousUzbek/PersianNikaPure, goodPersianNikouGood, virtuousPersianNiktaKind essence, good naturePersianNiloufarWater lily, lotusPersianNilüferWater lily, lotusTurkishNimcoblessing, graceSomaliNimoblessing, graceSomaliNinaLittle girl, graceDutchNinettegraceFrenchNingrum(honorific suffix) of the flourishing, prosperous womanJavaneseNiniavariant related to NinoGeorgianNinongraceFrenchNinutsapet form of NinoGeorgianNirashafree from desire, contentSinhalaNirmalapure, spotlessTelugu/SanskritNishaNightSanskritNisreenWild roseArabicNizhonibeautifulNavajoNjemaGood, niceSwahiliNnamother, term of affection for a beloved womanAmazigh/BerberNoelaniheavenly mistHawaiianNoelleChristmas, born on ChristmasFrenchNoemipleasantnessPolishNoémiPleasantnessHungarianNofretBeautiful oneEgyptianNohealovely, fine, handsomeHawaiianNohealaniheavenly beautyHawaiianNohealohalovely love, fine affectionHawaiianNolafair shoulder, famousCelticNominjadeMongolianNomondeMother of patienceXhosaNonaNinth; graceArmenianNooralight (form of Nora)FinnishNorahonor, lightCelticNotburgaprotection, need-fortressGermanicNouaraflower, blossomAmazigh/BerberNouraLightArabicNualafair shouldersCelticNunjatraditional feminine name, regionalAmazigh/BerberNunuAffectionate pet name; little oneEthiopian (Amharic)Nunujaaffectionate diminutive, little oneAmazigh/BerberNur Ainlight of the eyeArabic/MalayNur Delishalight and gracefulArabic-MalayNur Hidayahlight of guidanceArabic/MalayNurullight ofArabic/MalayNusuraHelp, supportSwahiliNutifafa EnamPeace, a gift from GodGhanaian (Ewe)Nutsapet form, warmthGeorgianNyalaNyala antelope; graceful animalEthiopian (Amharic)NyarkoahA cheerful, sociable womanGhanaian (Akan)NynkePureDutchNyreePomegranate flowerArmenianOanaGod is graciousRomanianObaapaA good, virtuous womanGhanaian (Akan)Odahingumrainbow colors on the waterOjibweOdarabeautiful, fittingCelticOdeliaI will praise GodHebrewOdessalong journey; wrathGreekOdettewealthyFrenchOdeyaI will thank GodHebrewOianevariant of Oihane, forestBasqueOihanaforestBasqueOihaneforestBasqueOlaiaBasque form of Eulalia, well-spokenBasqueOlesyadefender of the forestUkrainianOlivaOliveItalianOliviaOlive treeLatinOliwiaolive tree, peacePolishOmbrettaLittle shadowItalianOnanongbeautiful ladyThaiOnaonasoft fragranceHawaiianOndine-Wrenlittle wave + small birdLatin/EnglishOndrinawave, braveSlavicOnidathe looked forNative American (general)OnkarleenAbsorbed in the one GodPunjabiOnonnashreeincomparable beauty and graceBengali/SanskritOnorahonorCelticOntorainner self, deep withinBengali/SanskritOonalamb, unityCelticOpalprecious gemstoneEnglishOpheliaHelp; used among Armenian diaspora familiesArmenianOra LeelightHebrewOrapinheavenly gemThaiOrawanheavenly, divine girlThaiOrchidorchid flowerGreekOrnsoft, tenderThaiOrnalittle pale green oneIrishOrvokkiviolet (flower)FinnishOshadimedicinal herb, healing plantSinhalaOsmanthusfragrant flowerGreekOtgontuyayoungest lightMongolianOtyliaprosperous, fortunatePolishOunsacompanionship, comfortAmazigh/BerberOvinione who is cherishedSinhalaOyinkansolaHoney touches wealthYoruba/NigerianOzraVirgin, pure maidenPersianPalomadoveSpanishPanidawish, aspirationThaiPaolaSmall, humbleItalianPapaearth mother, groundMaoriPariFairy; angelSanskrit/PersianParisaLike a fairyPersianParnianFine silkPersianPatiencepatience, enduranceEnglishPaulaSmall, humblePortuguesePaulettesmall, humbleFrenchPaulinasmall, humbleRomanianPaulinesmall, humbleFrenchPavalakodicoral vineTamilPavaticlear waterHopiPavlasmall, humbleCzech/Slovak (Latin)PavleenAbsorbed in purity/windPunjabiPayelanklet, ornament worn on the feetBengaliPazPeaceSpanishPearlprecious gem of the seaEnglishPeatapet, darlingCelticPeigipearlCelticPeixinAdmirable heartChinesePeiyiAdmirable and joyfulChinesePendaTo loveSwahiliPendoLoveSwahiliPerditathe lost oneLatin/ShakespeareanPeregrinatraveler, pilgrimLatinPeriFairyTurkishPerihanFairy princessTurkishPeriwinklesoft blue-violet flower colorLatin (named for the periwinkle flower)PerlaPearlItalianPerlitalittle pearlFilipinoPerrinnelittle rockFrench (variant of Perrine)Petalflower petalEnglishPhilenaloving, affectionateGreekPhilomenalover of strength/songGreekPhumzileShe has come out/restedZulu/XhosaPiaPious, devoutItalianPiataradiant, shining, clearMaoriPiedadPiety, mercySpanishPikakejasmine flowerHawaiianPilisiweShe has been healedZuluPimbeautiful, doll-likeThaiPingPeace; level; calmChinesePinsaradrop of merit, blessed oneSinhalaPiroskaRuddy; redHungarianPiyadabelovedThaiPiyalia type of forest tree, sweet-voicedBengaliPiyumilotus flowerSinhalaPınarSpring, natural water sourceTurkishPlacidacalm, peacefulLatinPolinasmall, sunRussian/GreekPolonalittle, form of Apolonija/ApolloniaLatin via SlovenianPonnammalgolden mother/ladyTamilPoojaWorship; prayer ritualSanskritPoongodiflowering vineTamilPoovizhiflower-eyed, one with beautiful eyesTamilPosysmall bunch of flowersEnglishPoushaliborn in the month of Poush (winter)BengaliPrabhleenAbsorbed in God's lovePunjabiPravalikacoralTeluguPreciousprecious, treasuredFilipinoPrimrosefirst roseEnglishPriyaBeloved; dearSanskritPualaniheavenly flowerHawaiianPuananibeautiful flowerHawaiianPuawaiflower, blossomMaoriPuritycleanliness of spiritEnglishPurnotacompleteness, fullnessBengali/SanskritPuspitaflowerJavanese/SanskritPuujeeaffectionate pet name, treasured oneMongolianQamarMoonArabicQasehlove, compassionMalayQingClear; pure; natureChineseQuenchaipure heartThaiRadajoy, happySlavicRadhikabeloved of Krishna, prosperousTelugu/SanskritRadinajoyful, glad oneBulgarian/SlavicRadmilacaring for the dear ones, joyful graceCzech/Slovak (Slavic)Raebeam of lightEnglishRafaelaGod has healedPortugueseRaffaellaGod has healedItalianRahaComfort, easeSwahiliRahafDelicate, gentleArabicRahayusafety, blessing, prosperityJavaneseRahelEwe; gentle one (from Rachel)Ethiopian (Amharic/Biblical)RahmaMercy, compassionEgyptianRahoa traditional Somali given nameSomaliRailiadvice, counsel (form of Raila)FinnishRakebe SelamShe found peaceEthiopian (Amharic)RakelEwe, gentleScandinavianRalitsauncertain, possibly linked to folk heroine namesBulgarianRampaigentle breezeThaiRanOrchid, water lilyJapaneseRanaBeautiful, gazingArabicRandaFragrant treeArabicRangikacolorful, vibrant oneSinhalaRangimariepeace, peaceful skyMaoriRanjanaDelightful; pleasingSanskritRanmaligolden garland, golden flowerSinhalaRanyaGazing with wonderArabicRaquelEwe, gentlePortugueseRasmadewLatvianRatanagem, jewelThaiRatrinightJavanese/SanskritRavitalabundant dewHebrewRavzaGarden, especially a paradise gardenTurkishRawanPeaceful spirit, garden in paradiseArabicRawdaGarden, meadowArabicReachnyroyal, kingly graceKhmerRebekaTo bind; captivatingHungarianRedietTo be helped; assisted oneEthiopian (Amharic)ReemWhite gazelleArabicReettapearl (Finnish form of Margaret)FinnishReiGrace, gratitude, spiritJapaneseReikoLovely child, gratitude childJapaneseRékaFawn; gentleHungarianRenaterebornGermanRenenetGoddess of nourishment and fortuneEgyptianRenuțareborn, little oneRomanianReparatarestored, repairedLatinRestitutarestoredLatinRevaName of the Narmada RiverSanskritRhianmaiden, nymphWelshRhianwenfair maiden, blessed nymphWelshRhoswenfair rose, white roseWelshRhosynroseWelshRidhimaWealth; prosperitySanskritRikaFragrant village, jasmine fragranceJapaneseRikoJasmine child, truth childJapaneseRimaWhite antelopeArabicRimjhimthe pattering sound of rainBengaliRionaqueenlyCelticRipekaMaori form of Rebecca, to bind, captivatingMaoriRitaPearlArabicRivkato tie, bindHebrewRiyaSinger or gracefulSanskritRobiyaspring, fourth-born (also linked to a revered saint's name)Uzbek/ArabicRodicafruitful, abundantRomanianRohinired star, ascending oneTelugu/SanskritRoisinlittle roseCelticRòisinLittle roseScottishRonazLight of gracePersianRonkeTo pet/cherish (short for Morenike)Yoruba/NigerianRoosmarijnRosemaryDutchRòsRoseScottishRosalieroseFrenchRosalind-Fengentle horse + marshlandGermanic/EnglishRosalindegentle horse, pretty roseGermanicRosalynpretty rose, combination nameFilipinoRosalynegentle horse, pretty roseOld German/EnglishRosariorosaryFilipinoRosethe flowerLatinRosemarydew of the seaLatinRositalittle roseFilipinoRositsadewBulgarianRoswynfair rosemodern invented (English blend of Rose + Gwyn)RouGentle; softChineseRowannelittle red one, rowan treeGaelic, feminine of RowanRoyaDream, visionPersianRozaliarosePolishRozalijaroseLatin via SlovenianRueregret; also an herbFrenchRuhamaShown mercy; compassion receivedEthiopian (Amharic/Biblical)Rumyanarosy-cheeked, blushingBulgarianRusiribeautiful glow, radiant beautySinhalaRuusuroseFinnishRüyaDreamTurkishRužicalittle roseSerbianSaanviGoddess LakshmiSanskritSaaraprincess (Finnish form of Sarah)FinnishSabaMorning breezeArabicSabraPatienceSwahili/ArabicSabreenPatient oneArabicSabrinaPatienceArabicSachikoChild of happinessJapaneseSadhbhsweet, goodnessCelticSafiyaPure, best friendArabicSaharDawn, early morningEgyptianSahitiliterature, companionshipTelugu/SanskritSahralike the moon; also linked to dawnSomali/ArabicSaifonrain flowerThaiSaikhanaabeautifulMongolianSainsanaagood thoughtMongolianSakinatranquility, peaceAmazigh/Berber (shared with Arabic)SakuraCherry blossomJapaneseSalamaPeace, safetySwahiliSalmaPeace, safeArabicSalwaComfort, solaceArabicSamahGenerosity, forgivenessArabicSamanthalistener, told by GodFilipinoSamiraCompanion in evening talkArabicSanamBeloved, sweetheartPersianSanazFull of grace, dignityPersianSandalisandalwood, fragrantSinhalaSandhyatwilight, eveningTelugu/SanskritSandunimoonlight girlSinhalaSangeetaMusicSanskritSanjadreamCroatianSanjuktaunited, joined togetherBengali/SanskritSannalily; defender (form of Susanna/Alexandra)FinnishSanneLily, graciousDutchSansalapeaceful wanderer, calm journeySinhalaSanyaDistinguished; radiantSanskritSaraprincessHebrewSarah-AmiraPrincess of nobilityEgyptianSarangLoveKoreanSarangerelmoonlightMongolianSarantuyamoon rayMongolianSariessence, flower nectarJavanese/SanskritSarikaSongbird; mynah birdSanskritSarinaPure one, princess-likePersianSarmafrost, hoarfrostLatvianSarnairoseMongolianSarojalotus bornTelugu/SanskritSasithornmoon-likeThaiSasminimoon-faced, beautiful as the moonSinhalaSatomiBeautiful wisdom, village beautyJapaneseSavannahtreeless plainSpanish/English (place: grassy plain, also Savannah, Georgia)SayuriSmall lilyJapaneseSe-yeonWorld's beautyKoreanSedonared rock desert townAmerican (place: Sedona, Arizona)SekarflowerJavaneseSekouratraditional feminine name meaning contentmentAmazigh/BerberSelahpause and reflectHebrewSelamawitPeaceful oneEthiopian (Amharic)Seleniteglowing white moon crystalGreek (named for Selene, moon goddess)Selmadivinely protectedGermanSelomePeace (from Salome)Ethiopian (Amharic/Biblical)SelviCypress treeTurkishSemharListener; one who hears wellEthiopian (Tigrinya)Semmalarred flower / red blossomTamilSengamalamred lotusTamilSengodired vine/creeper, symbol of vibrant beautyTamilSenulibeautiful, army of graceSinhalaSeo-ahAuspicious and elegantKoreanSeo-binAuspicious and refinedKoreanSeo-eunAuspicious graceKoreanSeo-hyunAuspicious virtueKoreanSeo-inAuspicious benevolenceKoreanSeo-jinAuspicious treasureKoreanSeo-rinAuspicious jewelKoreanSeo-wonAuspicious gardenKoreanSeo-wooAuspicious and greatKoreanSeo-yeonAuspicious and beautifulKoreanSeo-yoonAuspicious brightnessKoreanSepiawarm reddish-brown ink toneGreek ('sepia,' cuttlefish)SeraphinaFiery onesHebrewSerenaSerene, calmItalianSerenecalm, peacefulFrenchSerenitypeaceful, calmEnglishSereptaunclear, possibly biblical-adjacent invented nameAmerican (19th-century coined)SerkalemPeaceful era / era of tranquilityEthiopian (Amharic)SesiliGeorgian form of CeciliaGeorgianSesiliaPacific form of CeciliaSamoan/TonganSesseljablind, heavenlyLatin via Icelandic (Cecilia)Sethunipeaceful, tranquilSinhalaSetila BanoStar ladyPersianSevgiLove, affectionTurkishSevinchjoy, happinessUzbekSewwandigolden, preciousSinhalaShabnamDew dropPersianShadapelicanNative American (general)ShadenYoung gazelle fawnArabicShahdHoneyEgyptianShakhnozadelicate princess, royal graceUzbek/PersianShakira Ainigrateful and preciousArabic/MalayShantiPeaceSanskritSheilablind, heavenlyIrishShioriBookmark, poemJapaneseShirinSweetPersianShirinbanooSweet ladyPersianShizukaQuiet, calmJapaneseShokoufehBlossomPersianShukrigratitude, thankfulSomali/ArabicShushanLilyArmenianSianGod is graciousWelshSibelRain shower, spring rainTurkishSichannoble moonKhmerSieglindevictory, gentleGermanSihuflowerHopiSileblind, heavenly oneCelticSile Aoifeheavenly beautyCelticSilkeSilkDutchSilvaForest; of the woodsArmenianSilvanaOf the forestItalianSilviaFrom the forestSpanishSilvieof the forest, woodsCzech/Slovak (Latin)Silyagift, precious oneAmazigh/BerberSiminSilvery, made of silverPersianSinaumeaextended form referencing the legend of SinaSamoanSineadGod is graciousCelticSinethbeauty, lovelinessKhmerSinikkablueFinnishSinuongraceful, elegantKhmerSiobhanGod is graciousIrishSionedGod is graciousWelshSiranushLovely and sweetArmenianSiruhiBeloved womanArmenianSirushBeloved oneArmenianSisophabeautiful ladyKhmerSitaladweller in the sand hillsNative American (general)SitharastarSinhalaSithmithoughtful, mindfulSinhalaSitiLady, respected womanSwahiliSituminigem of thought, precious mindSinhalaSivesweet, goodnessIrishSiyaGoddess SitaSanskritSlaveykanightingaleBulgarianSnehaAffection; loveSanskritSnežanasnow whiteSerbianSnezhanasnow-whiteSlavicSnigdhaaffectionate, tenderTelugu/SanskritSnježanasnow whiteCroatianSnowdropsnowdrop flowerEnglishSo-eunSmall graceKoreanSo-hyunSmall virtueKoreanSo-jinBright treasureKoreanSo-miSmall beautyKoreanSo-wonSmall wishKoreanSo-yeonBright and beautifulKoreanSo-youngSmall prosperityKoreanSofeawise, pureArabic/MalaySofiaWisdomGreekSofieWisdomDutchSofioalternate spelling of Sopio, wisdomGeorgianSohagibeloved, cherished oneBengaliSohelafriendly, companionableBengaliSohinibeautiful, charmingBengali/SanskritSohviwisdom (Finnish short form of Sofia)FinnishSokunkanhapeaceful young girlKhmerSokunmealeapeaceful jasmine flowerKhmerSokuntheapeaceful pure flowerKhmerSokunthypeaceful angelKhmerSoledadSolitudeSpanishSolennesolemn, dignifiedFrenchSolomiapeaceUkrainianSolomiyapeaceUkrainianSomalygarland, flower necklaceKhmerSonaPrecious; goldenArmenianSoňawisdomCzech/Slovak (Greek, via Russian Sofia)SondosFine silkEgyptianSoniaWisdomGreekSonyawisdomRussianSoo-ahElegant and refinedKoreanSoo-eunExcellent graceKoreanSoo-jiExcellent wisdomKoreanSoo-yeonExcellent beautyKoreanSophearafortunate graceKhmerSophearybeautiful angelKhmerSophiaWisdomGreekSophiewisdomGreekSopioGeorgian form of Sophia, wisdomGeorgianSorchabright, radiantCelticSorourHappiness, delightPersianSothearygood moral conduct, virtuousKhmerSotheavyvirtuous heavenKhmerSowjanyagentleness, compassionTelugu/SanskritSowmyagentle, pleasantTelugu/SanskritSraboniborn in the month of Shravan (monsoon month)BengaliSreyleakprestigious girlKhmerSreymombeautiful girlKhmerSreyneanglady, noble girlKhmerSreyringirl of the rainKhmerStarlalittle starEnglishSteinunnstone, love of stoneOld NorseSteluțalittle starRomanianStinaFollower of Christ (short form)ScandinavianSuPlain; revive; elegantChineseSu-ahExcellent and elegantKoreanSu-binExcellent and refinedKoreanSu-minExcellent and cleverKoreanSubiraPatienceSwahiliSubiriWait, be patientSwahiliSuchitrabeautiful picture, lovely imageTelugu/SanskritSudagood, excellent womanThaiSudeWater of milk, pure and pristineTurkishSujanagood, virtuous personTelugu/SanskritSujatawell born, of noble birthTelugu/SanskritSukhmaniPeace of mind, jewel of peacePunjabiSukiBeloved, loveJapaneseSulakshione with good features, fortunateSinhala/SanskritSumikoClear, pure childJapaneseSun-hwaVirtuous flowerKoreanSunčicalittle sunCroatianSundusFine silkArabicSuongmorning dew, mistVietnameseSusanlilyFilipinoSusannaLilyArmenianSushmaGood qualities; beautifulSanskritSushmitaSweet smileSanskritSusilawatiwell-behaved, virtuous womanJavanese/SanskritSuthasineegood and beautiful womanThaiSuvdpearlMongolianSuzanLily flowerEgyptianSuzanneLilyDutchSuzettelilyFrenchSvetlabright, lightBulgarian/SlavicSwanswan, graceful birdEnglishSylviefrom the forestFrenchSylwiaof the forestPolishSymbatgraceful, elegantKazakhSzonjaWisdomHungarianTa-MiuShe-catEgyptianTabithaGazelleGreek/AramaicTacitasilentLatinTae-yeonGreat and beautifulKoreanTafatlightAmazigh/BerberTainireturning moonNative American (general)Taklittraditional feminine name, regionalAmazigh/BerberTakopet form of TamarGeorgianTalia Rosedew, rosecombinationTalineRadiant, sunlightArabicTalullalady of abundanceCelticTam-Nhuheart like...; sincere and gentleVietnameseTamsnatraditional feminine name, regionalAmazigh/BerberTaniaFairy queenPortugueseTanirtlittle queen, princessAmazigh/BerberTanjafairy queenSlavicTanviSlender or beautifulSanskritTanyaFairy queen; bornSanskrit/RussianTarabia traditional Somali given nameSomaliTasnima spring in paradiseAmazigh/Berber (shared broader North African use)TatevikLittle Tatev; wingsArmenianTaweretThe great one, hippopotamus goddessEgyptianTazrouytlittle braid, or affectionate diminutiveAmazigh/BerberTeganbeautiful, little poetCelticTehyapreciousNative American (general)Terentiatender, from the Roman clan TerentiusLatinTeresaHarvesterItalianTerezaharvester, summerCzech/Slovak (Greek)TerhimistFinnishTesniwarmthWelshTetyanaorganizer, founderUkrainian/LatinThamarailotus flowerTamilThanayatender, gentle oneAmazigh/BerberThandiloved oneXhosa/ZuluThandokaziBeloved womanXhosaThanh-Tampure heartVietnameseThanh-Vanpure cloud, literary talentVietnameseThaninatranquility, peace of mindAmazigh/BerberTharushistar-like, one who shines like starsSinhalaThearyangel, heavenly beingKhmerTheavydivine, celestialKhmerThendralgentle breezeTamilThenmozhihoney-sweet language/voiceTamil
Gentle boy names
AapoFather of manyFinnishAarushFirst ray of the sunSanskritAayushLong life, blessed with lifeSanskritAbelBreathHebrewAbhirampleasing, delightfulTelugu/SanskritAdagioslow, at ease (musical tempo)ItalianAdahyLives in the woodsNative American (Cherokee)Adisa BodeClear one, helperYoruba/NigerianAdomHelp, helperEgyptian/AfricanAdrienfrom HadriaLatinAdubaCompassionate leaderAkan (Ghanaian)Aggurmoon (masculine, Kabyle dialect)Amazigh/BerberAilinLittle rockIrishAimantrustworthy, blessedArabic/MalayAiméBelovedFrenchAingeruAngelBasqueAirliefrom the airy meadowScottishAkseliFather of peaceFinnishAlainHandsome, cheerfulFrenchAlanhandsome / little rockScottishAlbanFrom Alba, whiteLatinAlcottold cottageEnglishAldenOld friendEnglishAledoffspring; child of the mountainWelshAlekodefender of mankind (form of Alexander)GeorgianAlessiodefender, helperItalianAlexisHelper, defenderFrenchAlimjansoul of knowledge, learned soulUzbek/KazakhAloisfamous warriorCzechAlunharmony; from the River AlunWelshAlwynfair one; blessed friendWelshAmadeolover of GodItalianAmadeuLover of GodPortugueseAmadoBelovedFilipinoAmancioLovingSpanishAmâncioLovingPortugueseAmayasgazelle (masculine)Amazigh/BerberAmedeolover of GodItalianAmellalthe white one, pureAmazigh/BerberAmielGod is my peopleHebrewAmilapure, unspoiledSinhalaAmornBlessing, giftThaiAmpofoOne who is glorious or beautiful in characterAkan (Ghanaian)Amudhannectar, ambrosiaTamilAnpeace; safetyChineseAnaitzBrotherhoodBasqueAnandJoy, bliss, happinessSanskritAnandaBliss, joyThaiAnasfriendliness, sociabilityArabicAnbazhaganbeauty of love/kindnessTamilAndriymanly, braveUkrainianAngelomessenger, angelGreekAngelosmessenger, angelGreekAnisclose friend, companionArabicAnselDivine protectionEnglish/GermanAntenehYou are ours/belong to usEthiopian (Amharic)AnthonyPriceless oneLatinAntoinepraiseworthyLatinAntoniPriceless, of immeasurable worthPolishAntonínpriceless, invaluableCzechAnupongFollowing blessingThaiAnurakConservation, protectorThaiAppiahOne who is dependable; wall of supportAkan (Ghanaian)ArasThe Aras RiverTurkishArgyrissilverGreekArifknowledgeable, wiseArabic/MalayAriunboldpure steelMongolianArmanwish; desire; idealPersianArranfrom the island of ArranScottishAshgrovegrove of ash treesmodern invented (English blend)AurèleGoldenFrenchAurélienGoldenFrenchAyaanGift of God, God's blessingSanskrit/PersianAylantraditional masculine name, moon-linkedAmazigh/BerberAymanright-handed, fortunateArabicAyssarease, one who brings comfortAmazigh/BerberAyushmanBlessed with long lifeSanskritBachWhite, pure, hundredVietnameseBachopet form of BagratGeorgianBaekhyunWhite and virtuousKoreanBahaaBeauty, splendorEgyptian/ArabicBakartxoSolitary oneBasqueBakunSimple, pureBasqueBaldwinBold friendGermanBarakablessingArabicBarışPeaceTurkishBarnabéSon of encouragementFrenchBaruchBlessedHebrewBasileKingly, royalFrenchBassamsmiling, cheerfulArabicBeacanSmall oneIrishBeauHandsomeFrenchBekashort form, meaning debatedGeorgianBekzhansoul of the lord, noble soulKazakhBelinwhite, pureBulgarian/SlavicBelmiroBeautiful and admirablePortugueseBelomirwhite peace, pure peaceBulgarian/SlavicBendikblessedScandinavianBenedictBlessedLatinBenediktblessedCzech/SlovakBeniaminoson of the right handItalianBenicioBlessedSpanishBenignoKind, gentleFilipinoBenitoBlessedSpanishBenjaminson of the right handHebrewBenoîtBlessedFrenchBenteblessedDutchBesarionuncertain, classic formal nameGeorgianBesopet form of Besarion (Vissarion)GeorgianBetoBright, noblePortugueseBilalmoist, waterArabicBinrefined; elegantChineseBinhPeace, calmVietnameseBjarkelittle bearScandinavianBlagoyblessed, goodSlavicBlahošblessedCzechBlažejlisping, stammering (from Blaise)Czech/SlovakBodeHelper, one who assistsYoruba/NigerianBoetlittle brotherDutchBogdanGift of GodPolishBogdănițălittle gift of GodRomanianBogumiłDear to GodPolishBohumírpeace of GodCzechBohušGod's warrior/devoted to GodCzechBonifaceGood fateLatinBożydarGift of GodPolishBratimirpeaceful brotherSlavicBratomildear brotherSlavicBujorpeony flowerRomanianBulutCloudTurkishCaileanyoung pup / whelpScottishCailenchild / young oneScottishCalebwholeheartedHebrewCălinwarrior, from folkloreRomanianCallumDoveCelticCallum-Westdove + western directionScottish/EnglishCamiloAttendant, noble youthPortugueseCanSoul, life, dearTurkishCandidoBright white, pureLatinCaoimhinGentle, handsome birthIrishCarsonson of the marsh-dwellersCelticCarwynblessed loveWelshCasimirProclaims peaceFrenchCaspertreasurerDutchCassianoVain, curly-hairedPortugueseCătălinpureRomanianCelestinoHeavenly, of the skyLatinCemalBeauty, graceTurkishCemilBeautiful, handsomeTurkishChanwitMoonlight wisdomThaiCharitongrace, kindnessGreekCharliefree manEnglishChedomircaring for peaceSlavicChinonsoGod is with meIgbo/NigerianChotapet form, folk variant of ShotaGeorgianChristianFollower of ChristGreekChristopherBearer of ChristGreekCiaranlittle dark oneCelticCillianBright-headed or churchIrishCiprianfrom CyprusRomanianClementMerciful, mildLatinClémentMerciful, gentleFrenchClementeMerciful, mildLatinColinyoung pup, victorious peopleCelticColmDoveIrishCômeOrder, harmonyFrenchConcordharmony, agreementLatinCoreyfrom the hollowCelticCorinmaiden, from CorinthGreekCorwynwhite circle; fair heartWelshCorwynnfair heartmodern invented (English blend of Cor + Gwyn)Cristianfollower of ChristRomanianCrosbyVillage with crossesEnglish/NorseDaahirpure, cleanSomali/ArabicDaibeloved (pet form of Dafydd)WelshDallanblindCelticDallonblind, from the fieldCelticDamienTo tame, subdueFrenchDamonTo tame, gentleGreekDanelGod is my judge (Basque form of Daniel)BasqueDaneleGod is my judge (variant of Danel)BasqueDanieleGod is my judgeItalianDarbyfree man, from the deer parkCelticDaringiftBulgarian/SlavicDatapet form of DavitGeorgianDatunapet form of DavitGeorgianDeepakLamp, lightSanskritDegassurname of painter Edgar DegasFrench surnameDelasiComforter; one who consolesAkan (Ghanaian)DelfimDolphinPortugueseDelshadhappy-heartedPersianDelwynpretty and blessedWelshDermotfree from envyCelticDesmondfrom South MunsterCelticDezsodesired, longed forHungarianDiarmuidFree from envyIrishDidierDesiredFrenchDobrigoodBulgarian/SlavicDobromirgood peaceSlavicDobromyrgood peaceUkrainian/SlavicDodongLittle brother, endearing termFilipinoDokyeomRadiant virtueKoreanDomingosBelonging to the LordPortugueseDominiqueBelonging to GodFrenchDorinlonging, giftRomanianDoronGiftHebrewDorulonging, yearningRomanianDougaldark strangerScottishDovBearHebrewDowoonPath of fortuneKoreanDoyoungWay of braveryKoreanDraganprecious, dearSlavicDragomirdear peaceSlavicDrahomírdear peaceCzechDražendear, belovedCroatianDuenMoonThaiDušansoul, spiritCzech/SlovakDuskthe darker stage of twilightEnglishDuskinof twilightmodern invented (from dusk)Dylanson of the seaWelshEemeliRival, industriousFinnishEemilRival, industriousFinnishEetuWealthy guardianFinnishEfrainFruitfulSpanishEfrenFruitfulSpanishEgoitzResidence, dwellingBasqueEhabGift, presentEgyptian/ArabicEhsankindness; benevolencePersian/ArabicEliAscendedHebrewEliamGod of my peopleHebrewElianSun light, torchSpanishEliseoGod is salvationSpanishEliseuGod is salvationPortugueseEljasThe Lord is my GodFinnishEllistonSon of EliasEnglishElmanoNoble protectorPortugueseElmeriNoble, famousFinnishElnathanGod has givenHebrewElóiChosenPortugueseElormCompassion; mercyAkan (Ghanaian)EltonOld townEnglishEmadSupport, pillarEgyptian/ArabicEmanueleGod is with usItalianEmilRivalGerman/LatinEmilianorival, eagerItalianEmlynfrom Emlyn, a Welsh regionWelshEngelbertBright as an angelGermanEnginVast, boundless (like the open sea)TurkishEnkhboldpeaceful steelMongolianEphronFawn-like, young deerHebrewErastiuncertain, regional variantGeorgianErenSaint, one who reaches maturityTurkishErzhansoul of a hero, heroic soulKazakhEssamProtection, safeguardEgyptian/ArabicEtxeHouse, homeBasqueEunwooSilver and outstandingKoreanEvaristoWell-pleasingPortugueseEverettBrave as a boarEnglishEwanborn of yew, youthCelticEymenBlessed, fortunateTurkishEzhilanbeautiful / graceful oneTamilFabianbean growerDutchFabienBean growerFrenchFadiredeemer, saviorArabicFadlgrace, favor, excellenceArabicFafaliPeace; one who brings peaceAkan (Ghanaian)Fangfragrant; square; virtuousChineseFarajiConsolation, comfortSwahiliFeddepeace, protector of peaceDutchFedericopeaceful rulerItalianFelix AndresHappy and manlyLatinFemiLove meYoruba/NigerianFeranmiLove meYoruba/NigerianFikruHis love/thoughtEthiopian (Amharic)FikryThoughtful, intellectualEgyptian/ArabicFilppaLover of horsesFinnishFiorenzoflourishing, bloomingItalianFlorentinoFlowering, bloomingLatinFlorianfloweringLatinFlorinflower, blossomingRomanianFlorisflourishing, bloomingDutchFortunatoFortunate, luckyLatinFouadHeartEgyptian/ArabicFrancisfree man, FrenchmanLatinFranciscoFree manFilipinoFransfree man, FrenchmanDutchFrantišekfree one, FrenchmanCzechFrederickpeaceful rulerGermanicFredericoPeaceful rulerPortugueseFredrikpeaceful rulerScandinavianFrodewise, cleverScandinavianFryderykPeaceful rulerPolishGableRoof gable; happyEnglishGabrielGod is my strengthHebrewGabrieleGod is my strengthItalianGamalBeautyEgyptian/ArabicGanixGod is gracious (French Basque form of John)BasqueGarethgentle, modestCelticGaroShort form related to Krikor/Gregory; watchfulArmenianGaspartreasure bearerHungarianGawadGenerousEgyptian/ArabicGeorgefarmerGreekGiangRiverVietnameseGiglapet form of GiorgiGeorgianGiuseppeGod will increaseItalianGlynvalleyWelshGogitapet form of GiorgiGeorgianGolubdoveSerbianGopalProtector of cows, another name for KrishnaSanskritGoudaGenerosity, goodnessEgyptian/ArabicGovindCowherd, another name for KrishnaSanskritGowerPureEnglish/WelshGrahamgravelly homesteadCelticGraysonSon of the stewardEnglishGuramuncertain, possibly Persian-linkedGeorgianGutopet form of GruffuddWelshGwynwhite; fair; blessedWelshHadleyHeather-covered meadowEnglishHakimwise, judgeArabicHalvorguardian rockScandinavianHamoAffectionate short form, warm-heartedArmenianHanbinGreat and refinedKoreanHariOne who removes sins, another name for VishnuSanskritHarrihome rulerWelshHasanHandsome, goodTurkishHeddwynblessed peaceWelshHenningHome rulerGermanHieuFilial piety, respectVietnameseHiroshiGenerous, tolerantJapaneseHirsiprotected, guardedSomaliHoaFlower, peace, harmonyVietnameseHolbrookbrook in the hollowEnglishHollisNear the holly treesEnglishHomanvariant of Hooman, good thoughtPersianHoomangood thought; noble mindPersianHowiTurtle doveNative American (Miwok)HrachikFiery; affectionate diminutive of HrachyaArmenianHrantGiven, grantedArmenianHuiwise; kind; brightChineseHuuTo have, friend, right sideVietnameseHyunbinVirtuous and refinedKoreanIainGod is graciousScottishIantoGod is gracious (pet form of Ifan)WelshIaseGeorgian form of Jason/IasonGeorgianIbaiRiverBasqueIfanGod is graciousWelshIlazkiMoon (poetic/archaic form)BasqueIllianYouthfulNative American (blended, Southwest)Ilyathe Lord is my GodRussianImhotepThe one who comes in peaceEgyptianIñakiMy little one (Basque form of Ignatius)BasqueInnesislandCelticInnocentHarmless, innocentLatinIoanGod is gracious (Welsh John)WelshIonelGod is graciousRomanianIonicălittle God is graciousRomanianIordacheto flow down, descendRomanianIosifGod will increaseGreekIppeiOne, peacefulJapaneseIrenaeuspeacefulGreekIsidoreGift of IsisFrenchIslwynbelow the groveWelshIstuSweetNative American (Zuni)IvanchoGod is graciousBulgarian (diminutive of Ivan)IvankoGod is graciousUkrainianIvelinrelated to willow, gracefulBulgarianIwanGod is graciousWelshJabircomforter, one who sets rightArabicJackGod is graciousEnglishJamalbeautyArabicJamilbeautiful, handsomeArabicJaredDescentHebrewJaromirspring peaceSlavicJellecontented, willingDutchJenningsSon of Jenkin (little John)EnglishJespertreasurerScandinavianJessegift, God existsDutchJihoWise and goodKoreanJinhwanTrue and radiantKoreanJinjinTrue and precious (doubled)KoreanJolonValley of the oaksNative American (Salinan)JonGod is gracious (Basque form of John)BasqueJonahDoveHebrewJonasdoveGreekJonathanGod has givenHebrewJonghyunExcellent and virtuousKoreanJonginExcellent benevolenceKoreanJoonasDoveFinnishJosephHe will addHebrewJulenYouthful (Basque form of Julian)BasqueJulianyouthfulLatinJulienyouthfulFrenchJulioYouthfulSpanishJunjunJunior, son ofFilipinoJunpeiPure, peacefulJapaneseJurrefarmer, earth workerDutchJussiGod is graciousFinnishJustinJust, righteousLatinKacperTreasurer, bringer of treasurePolishKaewGlass, crystal, jewelThaiKahaleThe houseHawaiianKahale'olaHouse of lifeHawaiianKaimalinoCalm seaHawaiianKaimaluSea shelter, protected seaHawaiianKaipoSweetheart, belovedHawaiianKaipo'iCovered by the seaHawaiianKajornFragrance, aromaThaiKakraYounger of twins; the small oneAkan (Ghanaian)Kalharalotus, water flowerSinhalaKalliasbeautiful, handsomeGreekKamaluThe shelter, the shadeHawaiianKamealohaThe loved childHawaiianKamilattendant, noble youthCzech/SlovakKamonLotusThaiKanghealth; peace; well-beingChineseKanginStrong benevolenceKoreanKaninauThe gentle currentHawaiianKanoelaniThe heavenly mistHawaiianKaonouluThe calm growthHawaiianKaramGenerosity, kindnessEgyptian/ArabicKareemgenerous, nobleArabicKarimGenerous, nobleArabicKarmeloGarden, vineyard (from Mount Carmel)BasqueKaroAffectionate short form of Karen or KrikorArmenianKaspertreasurer, bearer of giftsScandinavianKasperiTreasurerFinnishKauʻiThe beauty, the youthHawaiianKazukiHarmonious hope, peaceful treeJapaneseKazuoHarmonious man, peaceful oneJapaneseKazuyaHarmonious, peacefulJapaneseKealohaThe love, the loved oneHawaiianKeanuCool breezeHawaiianKelemengentle, mercifulHungarianKeremGenerosity, nobilityTurkishKevinGentle, handsome birthIrishKhiemModest, humbleVietnameseKieranLittle dark oneIrishKithminaone who is dear, preciousSinhalaKitoPrecious jewelSwahiliKito wa AmaniJewel of peaceSwahiliKiyoshiPure, quiet, cleanJapaneseKlemenmerciful, gentle, form of ClementLatin via SlovenianKlemensMild, mercifulGermanKofiborn on a FridayAkan/GhanaianKoheiVast peace, wide and levelJapaneseKolmandoveCzechKondwaniBe happyChichewa/East AfricanKosukeShining helper, radiant assistantJapaneseKotepet form of KonstantineGeorgianKrasimirbeautiful peaceBulgarianKunalLotusSanskritKunleHome is filled with honorYoruba/NigerianKvětoslavflower and gloryCzechLamBlue, forestVietnameseLandonLong hillEnglishLatifgentle, kindArabicLaurenceFrom Laurentum, laurelLatinLawrenceFrom Laurentum, laurelLatinLeeteukBeautiful gainKoreanLeeviJoined, attachedFinnishLegatosmoothly connected (musical direction)ItalianLenFluteNative American (Miwok, short form)Leofricbeloved rulerOld EnglishLevinusLight, or belovedLatinLinusflaxGreekLiubomyrlover of peaceUkrainianLjubomirlove and peaceSerbianLokaPeaceful oneNative American (blended, Southwest)LonanLittle blackbirdIrishLonoGod of peace, fertility, and agricultureHawaiianLoudonlow hillScottishLourençoFrom Laurentum, laurelPortugueseLucLightFrenchLucabringer of lightItalianLucasbringer of lightLatinLucianLightLatinLucianoLightSpanishLucioLightSpanishLukalight, bringer of lightSlavicLukasMan from LucaniaGermanLukeLight-givingGreekLyubomirlove and peaceBulgarian/SlavicMaeteeLoving-kindness, friendThaiMalithgarland, flower wreathSinhalaMalusiShepherd/caretakerZulu/XhosaMamoEndearment term, precious oneEthiopian (Amharic)MamushPrecious, dear oneEthiopian (Amharic)ManexGod is gracious (Basque form of John, from French Basque regions)BasqueManfredMan of peaceGermanManopGood mind, good heartThaiMarianOf Mary, devoted to MaryPolishMariánof Mary, devoted to MaryCzech/SlovakMarinof the seaRomanianMarinoof the seaItalianMarloweDriftwood; lake remnantsEnglishMateigift of GodRomanianMateuszGift of GodPolishMatiasGift of GodFinnishMatthieugift of GodFrenchMattiGift of GodFinnishMauriceDark-skinned, MoorishFrenchMawuliGod's way; there is a GodAkan (Ghanaian)MchumbaBeloved oneSwahiliMeghCloudSanskritMelitonfrom Greek, 'honey'GeorgianMeloHoneyPortugueseMicahWho is like GodHebrewMiikaWho is like GodFinnishMiladindear, belovedSerbianMilangracious, dearCzech/SlovakMilendear, belovedBulgarian/SlavicMilenkodear, belovedSerbianMilkogracious, dearSlavicMiloSoldier or mercifulGreekMilojedear one, belovedSerbianMilosgracious, mercifulGreekMilošdear, favorCzech/SlovakMiłoszGracious, gloryPolishMilovandear, cherishedSerbianMinatoHarborJapaneseMirosławPeaceful gloryPolishModestmodest, humbleUkrainian/LatinModestoModest, moderateLatinModestusModest, moderateLatinMohanCharming, enchanting; another name for KrishnaSanskritMohitCharmed, captivated, fascinatedSanskritMthunziShade/shadow (protection)ZuluMungomy dear oneScottishMunimone who bestows favor, benefactorArabicMunirilluminating, shiningArabicMuracoWhite moonNative American (Algonquin)MweziMoonSwahiliNabilnoble, honorableArabicNadeekaone associated with riversSinhalaNadirrare, preciousArabicNaeemcomfort, blessing, tranquilityArabicNajibnoble, of excellent lineageArabicNamWaterThaiNaomhánLittle saintIrishNaotoHonest personJapaneseNateGiven by GodHebrewNathanGivenHebrewNaydenfound oneBulgarianNayofound one (short form of Nayden)Bulgarian (short form)NetanelGift of GodHebrewNevanLittle saint, holyIrishNghiDignified, proper, doubtVietnameseNhanBenevolence, patienceVietnameseNhan DucBenevolent virtueVietnameseNicholasVictory of the peopleGreekNicolauVictory of the peoplePortugueseNilangshuthe moon, one with blue raysBengali/SanskritNilavanmoonlight, moon-like oneTamilNingpeaceful; tranquilChineseNinolittle one, smallItalianNirvairWithout enmity, free of hatredPunjabiNizarSmall quantity of something preciousEgyptian/ArabicNoahrest or comfortHebrewNoamPleasantness, delightHebrewNodinWindNative American (Ojibwe)Nóirest, comfortHebrew via IcelandicNooaRest, comfortFinnishNourlightArabicNurzhansoul of lightKazakhNutifafaPeaceAkan (Ghanaian)ObiHeartIgbo/NigerianOdeiCloudBasqueOdilonLittle wealthy oneFrenchOihanForestBasqueOisinlittle deerCelticOkiHello, greetingsNative American (Blackfoot greeting/name)Oleancestor's relicScandinavianOliverolive treeLatinOlivérolive tree, peaceHungarianOlivierOlive treeFrenchOnatWell-formed, healthy, soundTurkishOndrejmanly, braveSlavicOnniHappiness, luckFinnishOnofreOne who defends his peacePortugueseOnyokAffectionate nickname-turned-nameFilipinoOranLittle pale green oneIrishOrenPine treeHebrewOriMy lightHebrewOsianlittle deerWelshOssiLittle deerFinnishOssianLittle deerFinnishOswinefriend of God, divine friendAnglo-SaxonOvidiurelated to sheep, shepherdRomanianOwennoble bornWelshPaavoSmall, humbleFinnishPabloSmall, humbleFilipinoPadarnfatherlyWelshPaolosmall, humbleItalianPapunapet form, folk nameGeorgianPaschalRelating to Easter, born at PassoverLatinPasinduone who sees, insightfulSinhalaPasqualeRelating to Easter, born at PassoverLatinPaulSmall or humbleLatinPauloSmall, humblePortuguesePavaosmall, humble (form of Paul)CroatianPavelsmall, humbleCzech/SlovakPavlosmall, humbleUkrainianPavolsmall, humbleSlovakPawełSmall, humblePolishPaxtonPeace townEnglishPeiyucultivate jade; admireChinesePelloRock (Basque diminutive form of Peter)BasquePenttiBlessedFinnishPerendalepear valleymodern invented (English surname-style)Petrișorlittle rockRomanianPetteriRockFinnishPeymanpromise; covenantPersianPhilippLover of horsesGermanPhuc AnBlessed peaceVietnamesePlacidoCalm, peacefulLatinPloenchitDelightful heartThaiPolluxvery sweetGreekPoovarasanking of flowersTamilPrathanGiven, gift, chairmanThaiProsperFortunate, prosperousLatinQasimone who distributes, dividerArabicQuillanCubEnglishQuinceyFifthEnglishRadleyRed meadowEnglishRadomirjoyful peaceSlavicRadovanjoyful, happySlavicRadúzjoyfulCzech/SlovakRafaelGod has healedSpanishRafałGod has healedPolishRaffaeleGod has healedItalianRaffiExalted; pen name of a famed Armenian novelistArmenianRafikiFriendSwahiliRafiqfriend, companionArabicRakeshLord of the full moonSanskritRamanaone who delights, pleasingTelugu/SanskritRamazuncertain, traditional Georgian nameGeorgianRamziSymbolic, my tokenEgyptian/ArabicRaphaelGod has healedHebrewRaphaëlGod has healedFrenchRasmusBelovedFinnishRatulsweet-natured, delightfulBengaliRayenFlowerNative American (Mapuche)RémiOarsmanFrenchRémyOarsmanFrenchRen'ichiLotus, firstJapaneseRenatoRebornFilipinoReneRebornLatinRenjunBenevolent talent (Chinese-Korean idol name)KoreanRennielittle king / from the districtScottishReubenBehold, a sonHebrewRianlittle kingCelticRidacontentment, satisfactionArabicRidhaaContentment, satisfactionSwahili/ArabicRidwaansatisfaction, divine pleasureSomali/ArabicRidwansatisfaction, divine pleasureArabicRilkesurname of poet Rainer Maria RilkeGermanRohanAscendingSanskritRonitpleasing, delightful, joyousBengali/SanskritRubikAffectionate short form of RubenArmenianRuoxilike a stream; gentleChineseRüzgarWindTurkishRyeowookBeautiful scholarKoreanRyosukeRefreshing helperJapaneseSabirpatient, enduringArabicSabryPatient, patienceEgyptian/ArabicSahaleasy, effortlessSomali/ArabicSainbayargood joyMongolianSakariGod has rememberedFinnishSalimSafe, peacefulSwahili/ArabicSamatarpeaceful, safeSomaliSameerCompanion in evening talkEgyptian/ArabicSameerabreeze, gentle windSinhala/SanskritSamehforgiving, tolerantArabicSamielevated, sublimeArabicSami FouadElevated heartEgyptian/ArabicSamircompanion in evening talkArabicSamuelGod has heardHebrewSamuliHeard by GodFinnishSananAgreement, promiseThaiSanhaMountain and riverKoreanSanidupeaceful one, tranquil sonSinhalaSathapornBlessed establishmentThaiSathitEstablished, settledThaiSathvikpure, virtuous, calmTelugu/SanskritSebastianvenerableLatinSelamawiPeacefulEthiopian (Amharic)SelbyWillow farmEnglishSelimSafe, sound, peacefulTurkishSelormGod's mercy is with himAkan (Ghanaian)Selwynblessed friendWelshSemihGenerous, magnanimousTurkishSeokjinPrecious stoneKoreanSergeServant, attendantFrenchSetorOur helper; the one who assistsAkan (Ghanaian)ShadiSinger, one who singsEgyptian/ArabicShakirthankful, gratefulArabicShanmountain; kindChineseShaneGod is graciousCelticSheldonSteep valleyEnglishSherifNoble, honorableEgyptian/ArabicShivamAuspicious, good, benevolentSanskritSiebevictory of the peopleDutchSilasWood or forestLatinSilvanoOf the forestLatinSilvioof the forest, woodsItalianSilviuof the forest, woodRomanianSimãoHe has heardPortugueseSimeonHe has heardHebrewSimionhe has heardRomanianSionGod is gracious (Welsh John)WelshSiwonBeginning of poetryKoreanSiwooPoetic and outstandingKoreanSiyoonPoetic allowanceKoreanSławomirPeaceful gloryPolishSoghomonArmenian form of Solomon; peaceArmenianSokhengpeaceful fortuneKhmerSomabody, from Sam-uel contextHungarianSomboonComplete, fulfilledThaiSombunFully completeThaiSomjitSteadfast heartThaiSomphopWorthy encounter, fitting meetingThaiSoobinExcellent and refinedKoreanSosopet form of Ioseb (Joseph)GeorgianSosukeSoaring helperJapaneseSouhardofriendship, goodwill of heartBengali/SanskritSouravfragrance, one with a pleasant auraBengali/SanskritSteffencrown, wreathScandinavianStellancalm, star-likeSwedishStruanstream / brookScottishSuhailstar (Canopus), gentleArabicSuloSweet, charmingFinnishSundarambeautiful, handsome oneTamilSunilVery blue, dark blueSanskritSunwooGoodness and excellenceKoreanSusantopeaceful, calmJavaneseSutrisnopeaceful, calm manJavaneseSváťaholyCzechSyafiqcompassionate, sympatheticArabic/MalaySylvainOf the forestFrenchTaaviBelovedFinnishTahaPure, sacred lettersTurkishTalgatelegant, refinedKazakhTamaitichild, boyMaoriTaneliGod is my judgeFinnishTatulSweet; honored Armenian martyr nameArmenianTavishtwinScottishTayoJoy is enough / joy has comeYoruba/NigerianTeddygift of God, braveGerman/GreekTeodorgift of GodCzech/SlovakTeodoroGift of GodPortugueseTerenceSmooth, polished, tenderLatinTerrenceSmooth, polished, tenderLatinTetiHe who reconcilesEgyptianThaddeusheartAramaicThanhClear, pure, blue-greenVietnameseThanh TungPure pineVietnameseThaoGrass, filial devotionVietnamese
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Abanrelated to water; eighth month of Persian calendarPersianAinsleyOne's own meadowEnglishAlofaloveSamoanAmalHopeArabicAmanjyotPeaceful lightPunjabiAmanpreetLove of peacePunjabiAmarjargalpeaceful happinessMongolianAmetsDreamBasqueAmihanCool northeast windFilipinoAnoushsweet; immortalPersianAoiHollyhockJapaneseArameshpeace; calmPersianAreumBeautyKoreanArunareddish glow of dawnTelugu/SanskritAsemmidcool, refreshing (poetic seasonal reference)Amazigh/BerberAtamorning, dawn, gentleMaoriAubreyelf rulerEnglishAuburnreddish-brown hair colorLatin ('alburnus,' blond, shifted to reddish-brown)Averyruler of the elvesEnglishAybükeMoon princess/budTurkishAycanMoon soulTurkishBaya body of water bordered by landEnglish (place: coastal bay)Bellamybeautiful friendFrenchBeloveddearly lovedEnglishBhavneetWell-guided in emotion/feelingPunjabiBoravyabundant beautyKhmerBuyandelgerblossoming virtueMongolianCahayalightIndonesianCamilleyoung ceremonial attendantFrenchCelokuhleEverything goodZuluCerilove, poetryWelshChandimamoonSinhalaChandraMoonSanskritCharanpreetLove at the sacred feetPunjabiChikondiLoveChichewa/East AfricanColumbadoveLatinCooperbarrel makerEnglishCovesmall coastal inletEnglishDamanpreetLoving heart/breath of lovePunjabiDeeqsangenerous, sufficient, contentSomaliDelaramsoothing to the heart; heart's restPersianDenizSeaTurkishDikopet form, various rootsGeorgianDilpreetHeart full of lovePunjabiDobromylagood and dearUkrainianDrewcourageousGreekDulguunwarmMongolianEjiroGiftUrhobo/NigerianEkhayaAt homeZuluElihleGood/beautiful dayXhosa/ZuluEllisbenevolentWelshEllisonson of EllisEnglishEmoryindustrious leaderGermanicEnathiWith us/be with usXhosaEnerelcompassion, mercyMongolianEnkhjinpeaceful essenceMongolianEquinoxequal night; when day and night are equal lengthLatinEsihleBeautiful/good oneXhosaFarajaComfort, consolationSwahiliFarnazsplendor; pridePersianFederica-GraziaPeaceful graceItalianFernleyfern meadowEnglishFurahaHappiness, joySwahiliGacalbeloved, dear oneSomaliGeorgiefarmer, earth-workerGreekGolabipear-colored; rosyPersianGolnarpomegranate blossomPersianGolrizscattering flowers; flower-strewnPersianGolshanflower gardenPersianGolzarflower field; rose gardenPersianGündsaikhanprofoundly beautifulMongolianHaizeaWindBasqueHalcyoncalm, peaceful, happyGreekHalcyon-Jamescalm, peaceful + supplanterGreek/HebrewHarkiratPraise of GodPunjabiHarpreetLove of GodPunjabiHavena safe place; sometimes linked to heavenEnglishHaydenhedged valleyEnglishHekimaWisdomSwahiliHeronheron, wading birdEnglishIkramhonor, generosityAmazigh/Berber (shared with Arabic)IlargiMoonBasqueIseulDewKoreanIslayfrom the island of IslayScottishJacyMoonNative American (Tupi-Guarani)JamiesupplanterScottishJiminKind and quickKoreanJiwooWise and outstandingKoreanKagisoPeaceXhosa (Sotho-influenced border name)Kalenslender, fairCelticKananiThe beauty, the pretty oneHawaiianKayaWise childNative American (Hopi)KeikichildHawaiianKelseyShip island; victoryEnglishKerrydark, dark-hairedCelticKindconsiderate, benevolentEnglishKirandeepLamp of light raysPunjabiKirpalBy the grace of GodPunjabiKwaneleIt is enoughZulu/XhosaLaurielaurel; from the laurel treeLatinLindenlinden treeGermanLindokuhleWaiting for good thingsZuluLindqvistlinden twigSwedishLiorMy lightHebrewLiwanagLight, brightnessFilipinoLubabaloMercy/compassionXhosaLulamaBe gentle/patientXhosaMaitaneBeloved (related to 'maite,' love)BasqueMakotoSincerity, truthJapaneseMalaikaAngelSwahiliMalieCalm, peacefulHawaiianMaluPeace, shelter, shadeHawaiianManaakito support, show kindness and hospitalityMaoriManaakitiato be cared for, cherishedMaoriManjulabeautiful, charmingSinhala/SanskritManpreetLoving mind and heartPunjabiMarenof the seaGerman/DanishMarignyplace name meaning boundary marshFrenchMarionstar of the sea, or bitterFrenchMarleypleasant meadow near the lakeEnglishMeronSweet fragrance; myrrhEthiopian (Amharic/Biblical)Mosssoft green plant that grows on damp surfacesEnglishNagorePlace name (sanctuary in Navarre)BasqueNarindelicate, refined ladyKhmerNashotatwinNative American (general)NeemaGrace, born prosperousSwahiliNinjinpet name meaning little oneMongolianNoeMistHawaiianOfaloveTonganPalvinderNurtured by the mighty lordPunjabiPhirompleasant, delightfulKhmerPianosoft; also the keyboard instrumentItalianPrabhjotLight of GodPunjabiPrasannacheerful, pleasedTelugu/SanskritPunsarafull moonSinhalaPurnamafull moonSanskrit/IndonesianRainrain, rainfallEnglishRamanjotBeautiful divine lightPunjabiRamanpreetBeautiful loving mindPunjabiRasikaconnoisseur, one who appreciates artSinhala/SanskritRefiloeWe have been givenBorder Xhosa/Sotho nameRehemaMercy, compassionSwahiliRehuastar associated with summer and healingMaoriRiverflowing waterEnglishRongomaipeaceful presence, comet deityMaoriRosalind-Wrengentle horse + small birdcombined EnglishRowanlittle redheadScottishRylanisland meadow, land where sky meets seaEnglishSalaampeaceArabicSalempeaceHebrewSamtold by GodHebrewSaromquiet, calmKhmerSashadefender of mankindRussianSelamPeaceEthiopian (Amharic)Selwynnefriend from the manor, good friendEnglish (variant of Selwyn)Setgelheart, mind, spiritMongolianShalomPeaceHebrewShelleymeadow on a ledgeEnglishShilohtranquilHebrewSimarpreetLoving remembrance of GodPunjabiSithaclean, chaste (from Sanskrit Sita)KhmerSocheatpure, cleanKhmerSokhahappiness, peaceKhmerSokhempeaceful, tranquil placeKhmerSolenesolemn, dignifiedFrenchSombolotus flowerKhmerSopheaclear, pureKhmerSparrowsmall songbirdEnglishSylvanof the woods, forest spiritLatinTadalaWe are gratefulChichewa/East AfricanTalDewHebrewTamsintwinEnglishTaranpreetLoving liberationPunjabiTaylortailor or cutter of clothEnglishThandolwethuOur loveZuluThembalamiTrust in me/have hope in meZulu
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