Short & sweet baby names
1637 names that carry a sense of short & sweet, each with its meaning and origin.
Short & sweet girl names
Aadanoble, adornment (form of Ada)FinnishAarnaOcean; waveSanskritAaseGoddessScandinavianAbaBorn on Thursday (short form)Ghanaian (Fante/Akan)AdanobleGermanicAdahornament, adornedHebrewAdelenobleFrenchAdiaGiftSwahiliAfibaBorn on Friday (affectionate form)Ghanaian (Fante)AgdaGood, kindScandinavianAh-inElegant benevolenceKoreanAhonipride, dignity (feminine form)BengaliAiLove; affectionChineseAilsaisland rockCelticAinaeyes, spring of waterArabic/MalayAinimy eyes, precious oneArabic/MalayAinsleeFrom one's own meadowScottishAixaAlive, lifeSpanishAiyamoonKazakhAizaregional given name, modern variantFilipinoAjdabuckwheatSlovenianAkkeOak treeDutchAkossBorn on Sunday (modern short form)Ghanaian (Akan)AlaaNobility, elevationEgyptianAlaniorange treeHawaiianAlbaDawn; SunriseSpanishAldaOld, wisePortugueseAliaExalted, sublimeArabicAljanoble, form of Alenka/HelenaSlovenianAlmaSoulSpanishAlohito shine, sparkleHawaiianAmaBorn on SaturdayGhanaian (Akan)Amaiathe endBasqueAmelhopeAmazigh/BerberAmorloveFilipinoAnatanswered, songHebrewAncagraceRomanianAncuțagraceRomanianAnđaangelCroatianAneBasque form of Anne, graceBasqueAnelaangelHawaiianAnetGrace; gracious oneArmenianAngelangel, messenger of GodFilipinoAniFrom the ancient city of AniArmenianAnicagrace (diminutive of Ana)CroatianAnitaGrace, favorSpanishAnkeGraceDutchAnnagraceHebrewAnoukgraceFrenchAnqiPeaceful and rareChineseAntrauncertain, possibly from 'antrs' (second/other)LatvianAnukipet form of AnaGeorgianAnushSweetArmenianAnviGoddess of the forestSanskritAnyaInexhaustibleSanskritApplefruit, sweetnessFilipinoArasiqueenTamilArdoa traditional Somali given nameSomaliArumfragrantJavaneseAsaGoddessScandinavianAsihlove, affection, compassionJavaneseAsligenuine, authentic, of noble originSomali/ArabicAssiaRescuer, helperItalianAstrastarLatin/GreekAvaBirdlikeLatinAvniThe EarthSanskritAwelbreezeWelshAwoPriestess, spiritually gifted oneGhanaian (Ewe)AyaSign, miracle, verseArabicAyashalittle oneNative American (general)AyubeautifulBalinese/JavaneseAzinOrnament, decorationPersianAzraVirgin, pure maidenTurkishBaabaBorn on Thursday (affectionate form)Ghanaian (Fante)Baiauncertain, floral folk associationGeorgianBaktServant, handmaidenEgyptianBaneetQueen of the forest/beautiful naturePunjabiBaoTreasure; preciousChineseBarraFrom the Isle of BarraScottishBarvasFrom the Hebridean villageScottishBasmaSmileArabicBeabringer of happinessFilipinoBeatablessed, happyLatinBegoshort form of BegoñaBasqueBehtaBetter, bestPersianBeitidhShe who brings happinessScottishBelenBethlehemSpanishBellaBeautifulItalianBellebeautifulFilipinoBenapheasantOjibweBeritGlorious, splendidScandinavianBessGod is my oathHebrewBethpledged to God; short for ElizabethHebrewBethanconsecrated to GodWelshBezaCompensation; redemptionEthiopian (Amharic)BhoomiEarthSanskritBibiLady, grandmotherSwahiliBimpeShort form meaning 'meet me well'Yoruba/NigerianBinaunderstanding, wisdomHebrewBirgitexalted oneGermanBisiBorn to increase/prosperityYoruba/NigerianBistraclear, brightBulgarianBlissperfect happinessEnglishBlodynflowerWelshBloomto flower, thriveEnglishBlythefree spirit, joyfulEnglishBogiButtercup flowerHungarianBoglárBud; buckleHungarianBomSpringKoreanBonniePretty; beautifulScottishBophaflowerKhmerBoriForeign woman; strangerHungarianBreePower or strengthIrishBrittaStrength, exalted oneScandinavianBronasorrowIrishBrunaBrown-hairedItalianBrynHill, moundScandinavianBrynnhill, moundWelshBungaflowerIndonesian/MalayBunthymerit girl, blessed daughterKhmerBuseKissTurkishByulStarKoreanCadipureWelshCallabeautiful; calla lilyGreekCallieBeautifulGreekCaraFriendIrishCarinaDear little one, gracefulItalianCarlaFree womanItalianCatauspicious, luckyVietnameseCeeblaa traditional Somali given nameSomaliCeitPureScottishCerisecherryFrenchCerysloveWelshChanGraceful; beautiful (as in the moon)ChineseCharviBeautifulSanskritChayalife, livingHebrewCheriedear one, darlingFrenchCherrycherry fruit, sweetnessFilipinoChibranch, wisdom, willpowerVietnameseChikaWisdom, nearby, scattered flowersJapaneseChikuChatterbox, talkative oneSwahiliChitsafair haired girlNative American (general)ChrissieFollower of ChristScottishChristelfollower of ChristGermanChunSpring (season)ChineseCiaraLittle dark oneIrishCieloSky, heavenSpanishCintaloveIndonesianClairebright, clearLatinCleoGloryGreekCloveclove spice, nail-shaped budEnglishCocohelper, coconutFrench/SpanishCodathe closing passage of a musical pieceItalianCoiraSeething pool; from the corrieScottishCoramaiden, heartEnglishCoralcoral, sea reefLatinCrinalilyRomanianCunerauncertain, possibly 'brave'Germanic/DutchCyrasun, thronePersian feminine of CyrusDa-binAll refinedKoreanDa-inAll-benevolentKoreanDa-jinAll treasureKoreanDa-miAll beautyKoreanDacefrom the fish name 'dace'LatvianDadaSisterSwahiliDahabGoldEgyptianDalMoonKoreanDamlaDropletTurkishDanaLarge pearlArabicDankadiminutive of Dana, giftSlovakDashagift of GodRussianDebariver name in the Basque CountryBasqueDedeSecond daughter (variant)Ghanaian (Ga)DelprettyWelshDeliaFrom DelosGreekDemiHalf, earthDutchDenavalleyNative American (general)Deoiridhpilgrim, strangerCelticDeqaone who arrives, pleasingSomaliDevapoet, goddessIrishDevrabee, wordHebrewDibaSilk brocade, decoratedPersianDiepleafVietnameseDilettaBeloved, delightfulItalianDinaFaith, judgedEgyptianDisaActive spirit/GoddessOld NorseDivnawonderful, marvelousSerbianDiyaLight or lampSanskritDobapeachApacheDociagift of GodAmerican short form of TheodociaDolibluebirdNavajoDoragiftRomanianDóraGiftHungarianDotgift of GodGreekDovedove, bird of peaceEnglishDulcesweetFilipinoDunjaquinceCroatianDuruPure, clearTurkishEafireCelticEbbaStrongGermanic/ScandinavianEceQueen, noblewomanTurkishEddaweaving, poetryGermanEfalifeWelshEffieWell-spokenScottishEfyaBorn on Friday (variant)Ghanaian (Akan)EirasnowWelshEkashort form, graceGeorgianEknoorOne lightPunjabiElaHazel-colored eyesTurkishElbaisland where Napoleon was exiledItalian (place: Elba, Italy)ElinTorch, lightDutchElisModern coined name, eleganceTurkishElkenoble oneGermanEllaLight; shining oneArmenianEllesheFrenchEllitorch, light (form of Elli/Helen)FinnishElsaGod is my oathGermanElufull of grace, beautifulNative American (general)ElvaElf; noble friendScottishElzapledged to God (form of Elsa)Latvian/GermanicEmanFaith, beliefEgyptianEmettruthHebrewEmiBeautiful blessingJapaneseEmmaUniversalGermanicEnGrace; kindness; favorChineseEndahbeautifulJavaneseEosDawnGreekErinIrelandIrishErlebeeBasqueErvaModern coined name, graceful soundTurkishErysto remain, endureWelshEsheLifeEast African (Swahili-adjacent)EsiBorn on SundayGhanaian (Akan)Ettalittle; ruler of the homeGermanEttieLittle; nobleScottishEvaLifeHebrewEviLifeDutchEwalifePolishFafaPeace (short form)Ghanaian (Ewe)FanniFreeHungarianFantuBeautiful oneEthiopian (Oromo)FayeFairyEnglishFefaithFilipinoFenFragrant; scentedChineseFennePeaceDutchFernfern plantEnglishFflurflowerWelshFiadhdeer, wildIrishFioreFlowerItalianFjólaviolet (flower)IcelandicFloorFlowerDutchFlorflowerFilipinoFonrainThaiFraukelittle ladyGermanFreidaPeacefulScandinavianFreida-Sifbeloved bride (Sif, goddess of grain)NorseFremaA leader, one who paves the wayGhanaian (Akan)FridaPeaceful, beautifulScandinavianFroniesensible, prudentAmerican short form of SophroniaFunkeGiven to me to pamperYoruba/NigerianGaiaEarthItalianGefenvineHebrewGemmagem, precious stoneLatinGerdEnclosure, protectionScandinavianGerdaprotector, enclosureGermanGethiPreciousEast AfricanGiaGod's graceItalianGiadaJadeItalianGilajoyHebrewGretepearlGermanGriansunIrishGrietPearlDutchGugulicuckoo birdGeorgianGuudoa traditional Somali given nameSomaliGuzalbeautifulUzbekGwawrdawnWelshGwenwhite, fair, blessedWelshGwennowhite, blessed, fairWelshHasummer; riverVietnameseHa-inGreat benevolenceKoreanHa-naOne, unityKoreanHadarsplendor, gloryHebrewHafsummerWelshHalaHalo around the moonArabicHallaRockScandinavianHalyacalm, serenity (diminutive of Halyna)UkrainianHamdipraiseSomali/ArabicHanCold; galaxy; braveChineseHanaHappiness, blissArabicHastiExistence, beingPersianHayaModesty, shynessArabicHeHarmony; lotusChineseHeidinoble, of a good kindGermanHeikeruler of the homeGermanHelofamous warriorFrenchHendGroup of camels, ancient noblewoman's nameEgyptianHibaGiftArabicHilahalo, praiseHebrewHillacloudberryFinnishHinegirl, daughter, young womanMaoriHodovariant of Hodan, achievementSomaliHomfragrantThaiHoneysweet, belovedFilipinoHongRed; vast; rainbowChineseHopeVirtueEnglishIaviolet (flower)GeorgianIdaIndustriousGermanIdethirst for knowledgeIrishIeraplace nameBasqueIgashort form, spiritedPolishIidaindustrious (Finnish form of Ida)FinnishIinagracious, merciful (form of Ina/Christina)FinnishIlseGod is my oathGermanImkeUniversalDutchInasSociability, gentle friendlinessEgyptianIndahbeautifulIndonesianIngaIng's daughterScandinavianIngeBeautiful goddessDutchInthumoonThaiIomoon of Jupiter; a mythological priestessGreekIolaworthy of the Lord, valuableWelshIsaDevoted to GodDutchIshaGoddess; protector, ruling oneSanskritIslaislandCelticItathirst for holinessCelticIvarelated to the yew tree / God is graciousCzech/Slovak (Slavic)IvyFaithfulness plantEnglishIzaGod is my oathPolishJadestone of the sideSpanishJanaHarvest, heaven's giftArabicJaneGod is graciousEnglishJannahParadise, heavenArabicJeannieGod is graciousScottishJiaBeautiful; good; excellentChineseJiayiExcellent and joyfulChineseJillYouthfulDutchJinGold; precious metalChineseJinaNameSwahiliJindagold, preciousThaiJingQuiet; crystal; essenceChineseJituGentle; calm oneEthiopian (Oromo)JoGod will increase; short for JosephineEnglishJolieprettyFrenchJonamodern given name, doveFilipinoJosieGod will addHebrewJunoqueen of the heavensLatin/Roman (mythological queen of gods)JuulYouthfulDutchJyotiLight; flameSanskritKaiaof the seaHawaiianKaidiProsperous, capableEast AfricanKailisoul, spiritHawaiianKaimaliepeaceful seaHawaiianKajsaPureScandinavianKalinaviburnum tree, guelder rosePolishKaluathe second, the pit (also a cooking method)HawaiianKanaFragrant, capable, powerfulJapaneseKanakGoldSanskritKanhayoung girl, maidenKhmerKanikaSmall particle; goldenSanskritKantisingsNative American (general)KarinpureGermanKarlafree womanGermanKataPureHungarianKatiaPureItalianKatrinpureGermanKatyapureRussianKaushiskillful, from KaushalyaSinhalaKeakathe shadow, essenceHawaiianKennahandsome, born of fireCelticKerenray of light, hornHebrewKerstinFollower of ChristScandinavianKetinopet form of KetevanGeorgianKielegardenia flowerHawaiianKimChief, rulerDutchKiralady, rulerRomanianKireilovely, cherishedIndonesian (modern coinage)Kiriskin, bark; also short for Kiritapu (sacred skin)MaoriKirsifrost; short form of KirsikkaFinnishKirstiefollower of ChristCelticKirstyFollower of ChristScottishKirtiFame; glorySanskritKiyaMonkey, or beloved oneEgyptianKlaraclear, brightPolishKnarHarp; lyreArmenianKoharJewel; gemArmenianKokonightNative American (general)KorkorLittle one, precious childGhanaian (Ga)Koroshort form of crown, coronationBasqueKripaGrace; mercySanskritKwanspirit, soul essenceThaiKylanarrow strait, comelyCelticKyralord, dark-hairedCelticLainewaveLatvianLalaTulipArmenianLallalady, honorific title of respectAmazigh/BerberLamaisoft, gentleThaiLanOrchid; blueChineseLaraProtection, cheerfulPortugueseLarksongbirdEnglishLaurelaurelFrenchLawanbeautifulThaiLeHappy; joyChineseLeaweary, meadowFilipinoLeenTender, delicateArabicLeighmeadow, clearingEnglishLeithBroad river; wideScottishLelauncertain, folk nameGeorgianLenaLight; bright oneArmenianLénaLight; shining oneHungarianLeniLightGermanLenkalightCzech/Slovak (Slavic)LiBeautiful; strength; plumChineseLiaWeary; bringer of good newsArmenianLianTender, delicate youthArabicLiatyou are mineHebrewLibabeloved, heartHebrewLigiaMelodious, clear-voicedSpanishLikapet form, various rootsGeorgianLileuncertain, floral folk feelGeorgianLiliLily flowerHungarianLillaLily; nobleHungarianLinForest; jadeChineseLindasoft, tender, beautifulCzech/Slovak (Germanic)LingDelicate; clever; spiritChineseLiosGarden; courtScottishLisbethGod is my oathWelshLivLife, protectionDutchLiveLife, protectionScandinavianLiviaBlue, enviousItalianLizaGod is my oathFilipinoLoreflowerBasqueLosaSamoan form of RoseSamoanLottaFree manGermanLotteFree womanDutchLousigLittle lightArmenianLozaAlmondEthiopian (Amharic)LuluPearlArabicLumisnowFinnishLuulpearlSomaliLuyudoveNative American (general)LuzlightFilipinoLyralyreGreekMabslovableWelshMaeveShe who intoxicatesIrishMahallove, dear, preciousFilipinoMaiDanceJapaneseMairbitter, beloved, wished-for childWelshMaisiePearlScottishMaitebelovedBasqueMajaMay, or great onePolishMancadiminutive of Marjeta/ManjaSlovenianManeBright; radiantArmenianMaraOf the sea; bitterScottishMariBeloved; short form of MariamArmenianMarisof the seaLatinMarlodriftwood, from the lakeEnglishMarnierejoiceHebrewMaroBeloved; a diminutive of MariamArmenianMártiLady; mistressHungarianMashabitter, belovedRussianMaveshe who intoxicatesCelticMearamirth, joyCelticMeekgentle, humbleEnglishMegpearl; short for MargaretGreekMeiBud/Sprout/LifeJapaneseMeikepearl, mightyGermanMeixinBeautiful heartChineseMelesongHawaiianMelisLemon balm (herb), sweetnessTurkishMenaShort form of FilomenaItalianMennaWish, giftEgyptianMeretBelovedEgyptianMeriBeloved; Armenian form of MaryArmenianMetiMy advisor; wise counselEthiopian (Amharic)MiaMine or bitterLatinMikawho is like God, modern short formFilipinoMikiBeautiful princess, three treesJapaneseMilagracious, dearSlavicMiljagracious (form of Emilia/Amalia)FinnishMilkadear, graciousCzech/Slovak (Slavic)MillaGraciousHungarianMilleGentle strength (short form of Camilla)ScandinavianMillieGentle strengthEnglishMinalfruitNative American (general)MioBeautiful cherry blossom/waterwayJapaneseMollystar of the sea, bitterIrishMomipearlHawaiianMonaWishes, desiresArabicMorgreat, tallIrishMoyagreat, mineCelticMunaDesire, wishArabicMutMotherEgyptianMybeautifulVietnameseMyraBelovedSanskritMziasunGeorgianNaaQueen mother / grandmotherGhanaian (Ga)NadahopeCroatianNadiewiseNative American (general)NainaEyesSanskritNairiAncient name for the Armenian highlandsArmenianNamiWaveJapaneseNanehGoddess of wisdom and motherhoodArmenianNanibeautiful, gloriousHawaiianNaoHonest, straightforwardJapaneseNapuathe flowersHawaiianNardiFragrant oil; spikenardEthiopian (Amharic/Biblical)NarePomegranate flowerArmenianNaschaowlNavajoNatiauncertain, modern folk nameGeorgianNavabeautiful, pleasantHebrewNazCoquetry, delicate charmTurkishNazikDelicate; tenderArmenianNeanewFinnishNearywoman, ladyKhmerNebettaLady of the landEgyptianNedaVoice, callPersianNedjemSweet, pleasantEgyptianNelahorn, or stoneCzech/Slovak (Greek, via Cornelia/Petronela)NellLightEnglishNereshort affectionate form of NereaBasqueNessFrom the loch; headlandScottishNessanot gentle, ambitiousIrishNethmione with beautiful eyesSinhalaNettaChampionScottishNettiegracious, little AnneEnglish (diminutive of Antoinette/Jeanette)Nhilittle girl, childVietnameseNiapurposeSwahiliNiamhBright or radiantIrishNikaPure, goodPersianNikeVictoryGreekNikkiVictory of the peopleDutchNiliacronym for eternity of IsraelHebrewNimcoblessing, graceSomaliNimoblessing, graceSomaliNinaLittle girl, graceDutchNinutsapet form of NinoGeorgianNitabearChoctawNjemaGood, niceSwahiliNnamother, term of affection for a beloved womanAmazigh/BerberNoamovementHebrewNohealovely, fine, handsomeHawaiianNolafair shoulder, famousCelticNominjadeMongolianNonsaint, ninthWelshNonaNinth; graceArmenianNonnauncertain, possibly 'ninth' or 'nun'GreekNóraHonor; lightHungarianNoyamoleNative American (general)Nualafair shouldersCelticNunuAffectionate pet name; little oneEthiopian (Amharic)Nunujaaffectionate diminutive, little oneAmazigh/BerberNurLight, radianceTurkishNuriaFrom the sanctuary of NuriaSpanishNutsapet form, warmthGeorgianNvardPomegranate flowerArmenianNyreePomegranate flowerArmenianNyssaBeginning, goalGreekNyxnightGreekOanaGod is graciousRomanianOdaPoint of a spear, wealthScandinavianOnonnaunique, without comparisonBengaliOonalamb, unityCelticOralightHebrewOrlymy lightHebrewOrnsoft, tenderThaiOrnalittle pale green oneIrishPankaGraceHungarianPannaGraceHungarianPaolaSmall, humbleItalianPareheadband, crown-like adornmentMaoriPariFairy; angelSanskrit/PersianPaulaSmall, humblePortuguesePavleenAbsorbed in purity/windPunjabiPazPeaceSpanishPearlprecious gem of the seaEnglishPegauncertain, possibly related to 'peg/pin'Anglo-SaxonPendaTo loveSwahiliPendoLoveSwahiliPetalflower petalEnglishPiaPious, devoutItalianPihlarowan treeFinnishPilarPillar, supportSpanishPimbeautiful, doll-likeThaiPingPeace; level; calmChinesePosysmall bunch of flowersEnglishPriscaancient, from an earlier timeLatinPrueprudent, wiseLatinPuckMischievous spiritDutchPuujeeaffectionate pet name, treasured oneMongolianQaliprecious, valuableSomali/ArabicQiRare; outstanding; life energyChineseQingClear; pure; natureChineseRadajoy, happySlavicRadkajoyful, happyCzech/Slovak (Slavic)Raebeam of lightEnglishRahaComfort, easeSwahiliRahoa traditional Somali given nameSomaliRanOrchid, water lilyJapaneseRanaBeautiful, gazingArabicRandFragrant tree, laurelArabicRandiShield, wolfScandinavianRaniQueenSanskritRankaearly one, morningSerbianRasmiray of light, radianceJavanese/SanskritRatnajewel, gemSanskritRaynaqueenBulgarian/SlavicReemWhite gazelleArabicReiGrace, gratitude, spiritJapaneseReignto rule, royalEnglishReinaQueenSpanishReinequeenFrenchReutfriendshipHebrewRharhaTo boast/be joyful (informal, endearing)XhosaRheaFlowing, easeGreekRhianmaiden, nymphWelshRhodaRoseGreekRiddhiProsperity; wealthSanskritRimaWhite antelopeArabicRinDignified, cold beautyJapaneseRinaJasmine/VillageJapaneseRitaPearlArabicRixtRulerDutchRiyaSinger or gracefulSanskritRomyshort form of RosemaryFrenchRongGlory; flourishingChineseRonimy joy, my songHebrewRonkeTo pet/cherish (short for Morenike)Yoruba/NigerianRoosRoseDutchRòsRoseScottishRouGentle; softChineseRouxred-hairedFrenchRubiRubySpanishRubydeep red precious stoneLatinRueregret; also an herbFrenchRunaSecret lore, runeScandinavianRutfriend, companionPolishSabaMorning breezeArabicSableblack, dark furFrenchSamaSky, heavensArabicSanaRadiance, brillianceArabicSanneLily, graciousDutchSáraPrincessHungarianSedaVoice; echoArmenianSefuSword, protectorEgyptianSenaFame; renownEthiopian (Tigrinya)SengaSlender; fairScottishSentaassistant, helperGermanSeo-inAuspicious benevolenceKoreanSerastarWelshSerenstarCelticShadapelicanNative American (general)ShahdHoneyEgyptianShuangFrost; bright; crispChineseSiddhiSpiritual accomplishment; perfectionSanskritSienBright fameDutchSifaPraiseSwahiliSigneNew victoryScandinavianSihuflowerHopiSikaGold, money, preciousGhanaian (Akan)Sinethbeauty, lovelinessKhmerSiniblueFinnishSirakBelovedArmenianSiriBeautiful victoryOld NorseSirushBeloved oneArmenianSitiLady, respected womanSwahiliSivBride/GoddessOld NorseSivesweet, goodnessIrishSkyecloud, skyCelticSlávkagloryCzech/Slovak (Slavic)Sloanewarrior, raiderEnglishSo-eunSmall graceKoreanSo-miSmall beautyKoreanSo-wonSmall wishKoreanSolviSun pathScandinavianSonaPrecious; goldenArmenianSonjawisdomGermanSonyawisdomRussianSoo-ahElegant and refinedKoreanStara luminous celestial bodyEnglishStefficrown, wreathGermanStelastarRomanianStinaFollower of Christ (short form)ScandinavianSuPlain; revive; elegantChineseSu-ahExcellent and elegantKoreanSucipure, sacredIndonesianSudeWater of milk, pure and pristineTurkishSuhaA faint starArabicSukiBeloved, loveJapaneseSuvdpearlMongolianSvetlabright, lightBulgarian/SlavicSymbatgraceful, elegantKazakhSzandraDefender of the peopleHungarianTafatlightAmazigh/BerberTakopet form of TamarGeorgianTalarBlooming; flourishingArmenianTamathunderboltNative American (general)TanyaFairy queen; bornSanskrit/RussianTarabia traditional Somali given nameSomaliTatuThird-bornSwahiliTatumcheerful, brings joyEnglishTazrouytlittle braid, or affectionate diminutiveAmazigh/BerberTeagift of God (short form)CroatianTealblue-green color, duck speciesEnglishTeklaglory of GodPolishTelmaWill, desirePortugueseTerraearthLatinTessHarvesterGreekTessaHarvesterDutchThaniSecond-bornSwahili/ArabicTheagoddessEnglish
Short & sweet boy names
Aadfrom the Adriatic SeaDutchAadiBeginning, first, foundationSanskritAaroEagle, high mountainFinnishAatuNoble, distinguishedFinnishAbhiFearlessSanskritAbiyGreat, vastEthiopian (Amharic)Abshirbringer of good newsSomaliAceunity, one; excellentLatinAdanMan, first human (Somali/Swahili form of Adam)East African/IslamicAddisNewEthiopian (Amharic)AdeCrown, royaltyYoruba/NigerianAdenfireSomaliAdomHelp, helperEgyptian/AfricanAfastorm, hurricaneSamoanAgosCurrent, flowFilipinoAhadthe One, uniqueArabicAiertModern Basque coinage, distinctive soundBasqueAilinLittle rockIrishAiresOf Ares, warlikePortugueseAiurCharacter, nature (modern Basque coinage)BasqueAjiprince, esteemed oneJavaneseAkinBrave, hero, warriorYoruba/NigerianAldenOld friendEnglishAldinoble, of high birth (via European roots blended locally)Indonesian (from Aldy/Aldo blend)Aldoold, wiseItalianAledoffspring; child of the mountainWelshAlexedefenderRomanianAlmasdiamondKazakh/UzbekAlmonhidden, widowerHebrewAlonWaveFilipinoAlpHero, brave warriorTurkishAltangoldMongolianAlttiNoble, brightFinnishAlunharmony; from the River AlunWelshAlwynfair one; blessed friendWelshAmilapure, unspoiledSinhalaAmintrustworthy, faithfulArabicAmkaAwaken, rise upSwahiliAmudhannectar, ambrosiaTamilAnpeace; safetyChineseAnderManly, strong (Basque form of Andrew)BasqueAnilWind, god of windSanskritAnisclose friend, companionArabicAnılTo be rememberedTurkishAnonBlessingThaiAnselDivine protectionEnglish/GermanAnshPart, portion, ray of lightSanskritAntepraiseworthy, worthy of praiseCroatianAnttonWorthy of praise (Basque form of Anthony)BasqueAoBlue, greenJapaneseAodhFireIrishAqilintelligent, wiseArabic/MalayAraFrom the legendary king Ara the BeautifulArmenianArasThe Aras RiverTurkishArawSun, dayFilipinoArdaFlag bearer, idealTurkishAreeagleScandinavianAregSunArmenianArgazman, strong manAmazigh/BerberArgiLightBasqueArilionHebrewArifknowledgeable, wiseArabic/MalayArkasun, ray of lightJavanese/SanskritArkosun, ray of lightBengali/SanskritArloBetween two hillsEnglishArmahGa royal or family name of honorAkan (Ghanaian)ArvoWorth, valueFinnishAryonoble; AryanPersianAshenreflection of light, moonbeamSinhalaAshkiiBoyNative American (Navajo)Askash treeScandinavianAtoTwinAkan (Ghanaian)AttahTwin (variant); one of a pairAkan (Ghanaian)AviSun and airSanskritAyThe moonEgyptianAyadsupport, strengthAmazigh/BerberAyrsmooth flowingScottishBachWhite, pure, hundredVietnameseBachopet form of BagratGeorgianBagasstrong, healthyJavaneseBairdminstrel / poetScottishBalajianother name for Lord VenkateswaraTelugu/SanskritBanksriverbank, edge of a hillEnglishBarbubearded, foreignRomanianBardprotector, defenderScandinavianBarrea traditional Somali surname turned given nameSomaliBartson of the earthDutchBartuStrong, firm heroTurkishBaskingly, royalDutchBaselBrave, courageousEgyptian/ArabicBatuFirm, strong, braveTurkishBavouncertain, possibly related to 'Baldwin'FrankishBayuwindJavanese/SanskritBazkingly, royalAustralian/EnglishBeacanSmall oneIrishBearbear, the animalEnglishBeauHandsomeFrenchBeckstreamEnglishBeckettbee cottage; small streamEnglishBedeprayerEnglishBekServant, morning starEgyptianBekashort form, meaning debatedGeorgianBelabright, whiteHungarianBenSonHebrewBenceblessedHungarianBerikstrong, firm, steadfastKazakhBerkSolid, firmTurkishBesopet form of Besarion (Vissarion)GeorgianBetoBright, noblePortugueseBeunouncertain, possibly related to 'ox' or noble rootWelshBevanson of EvanCelticBilea traditional Somali given nameSomaliBilegttalented, wiseMongolianBinrefined; elegantChineseBinhPeace, calmVietnameseBirchbirch treeEnglishBlainethin, slenderCelticBlažstammerer (form of Blaise)CroatianBlazefire, flameEnglishBlyTallNative American (Apache)Bowave; abundant; wiseChineseBodeHelper, one who assistsYoruba/NigerianBodhiawakening, enlightenmentSanskritBodiemessenger, near coastal California ghost townEnglishBoetlittle brotherDutchBondopet form, folk casual nameGeorgianBoonegood, blessingFrench/EnglishBoraStorm, north windTurkishBoreycity, townshipKhmerBoydyellow-hairedCelticBramraven, father of manyCelticBranRavenIrishBravecourageousEnglishBricespeckled / swiftScottishBrocbadgerScottishBrockbadgerEnglishBrodieditch / muddy placeScottishBrooksof the brookEnglishBrunoBrown; Armor or protectionSpanishBrycespeckled, swiftCelticBuaLotusThaiCabdiservantSomali/ArabicCaderound, lumpyEnglishCaelslender, victory of the peopleCelticCairejoice; celebrateWelshCanSoul, life, dearTurkishCashmoney, from Old French 'caisse'EnglishCatoWise, all-knowingLatinCedduncertain, ancient short-formAnglo-SaxonCemGathering, assemblyTurkishChadwarlike, battleAnglo-SaxonCharanfeet (as in divine feet), one who walksTelugu/SanskritChasehunterEnglishChauPearl, gemVietnameseChecheSparkSwahiliChegeTraditional clan nameKikuyuChenmorning; great; vastChineseChengto accomplish; sincereChineseChikeGod's power / strength of GodIgbo/NigerianChipchip off the old blockEnglishChokeLuckThaiChonowolfMongolianChotapet form, folk variant of ShotaGeorgianChuiLeopardSwahiliChuluunstoneMongolianCianancient, enduringCelticCigea traditional Somali given nameSomaliClayearthy materialEnglishCliffsteep rock faceEnglishCodruforestRomanianCoenbold, braveDutchColbydark farm, coal townEnglishColeSwarthyEnglishColtyoung horseEnglishColtonCoal townEnglishCongintelligent; cleverChineseCorinmaiden, from CorinthGreekCornelhorn, strengthRomanianCostelsteadfast, constantRomanianCostinsteadfast, constantRomanianCourtcourtyard, enclosed yardEnglishCraigcrag, rockCelticCrewgroup, band of peopleEnglishCruzcrossSpanishCylord, sunPersian/EnglishDaanGod is my judgeDutchDaibeloved (pet form of Dafydd)WelshDalevalleyEnglishDaltonValley townEnglishDamithone who tames, self-controlledSinhalaDanjudgeRomanianDanciujudgeRomanianDanefrom DenmarkEnglishDanubow, wealthJavanese/SanskritDaoStarThaiDaringiftBulgarian/SlavicDasanLeader of the packNative American (Pomo)Dashswift, quickAmericanDatAchievement, successVietnameseDatapet form of DavitGeorgianDatuChieftain, leaderFilipinoDatunapet form of DavitGeorgianDevirtue; moral characterChineseDeanValleyEnglishDelaOne who is favored; graceAkan (Ghanaian)Delwynpretty and blessedWelshDemirIronTurkishDenesfollower of DionysusHungarianDentonValley townEnglishDestaJoy, happinessEthiopian (Amharic)DetlefPeople's heirGermanDevGod or divineSanskritDewibelovedWelshDhuuxmarrow, essenceSomaliDiaaLight, radianceEgyptian/ArabicDiasstrong, powerful (from Persian 'diaz')KazakhDimasprince, golden sonJavaneseDinEarthThaiDinolittle swordItalianDirkruler of the peopleDutchDiwaSpirit, essence, ideaFilipinoDjanNoble; of good standingAkan (Ghanaian)DobrigoodBulgarian/SlavicDodongLittle brother, endearing termFilipinoDomikbelonging to the LordCzech/SlovakDongEast, copper, togetherVietnameseDovBearHebrewDoyledark strangerCelticDuahGod's given gift; providenceAkan (Ghanaian)DuenMoonThaiDukeleader, noble titleEnglishDuyOnly, maintain, preserveVietnameseDwikisecond, twinJavanese/SanskritEdizLofty, elevated, sublimeTurkishEfeBrave, chivalrous leaderTurkishEgala traditional Somali given name, notably historicalSomaliEganlittle fire, ardentCelticEgeThe Aegean Sea; masterTurkishEgoiModern Basque name, coined formBasqueEgonFormidable with a bladeGermanEhabGift, presentEgyptian/ArabicEinoOnly, uniqueFinnishEkowBorn on Thursday (Fante variant)Akan (Ghanaian)ElanTree, oakHebrewElekdefender of mankindHungarianEliAscendedHebrewElmelm treeEnglishElmiknowledge, learnedSomali/ArabicElóiChosenPortugueseElsuFlying falconNative American (Zuni)Elzymy God is YahwehAmerican variant of Elijah/ElzeyEmadSupport, pillarEgyptian/ArabicEmekaGreat deedsIgbo/NigerianEmreFriend, beloved brotherTurkishEmyrhonor; rulerWelshEnamGod's giftAkan (Ghanaian)EnziPower, eraSwahiliEnzoHome rulerItalianErichEver powerful rulerGermanErnoserious, earnestHungarianErnstSerious, earnestGermanEskoGodlikeFinnishEtuSunNative American (Sioux)EtxeHouse, homeBasqueEvanGod is graciousWelsh form of Greek JohnEzioeagleItalianEzraHelpHebrewFaaraxjoy, happinessSomaliFabienBean growerFrenchFábioBean growerPortugueseFadiredeemer, saviorArabicFadlgrace, favor, excellenceArabicFahSkyThaiFahiyea traditional Somali given nameSomaliFaiFireThaiFalaCrowNative American (Choctaw)FalkFalconGermanFangfragrant; square; virtuousChineseFarizdistinguished, outstandingArabic/MalayFeito flyChineseFemiLove meYoruba/NigerianFengwind; peakChineseFennmarsh, fenEnglishFiifiBorn on Friday (Fante variant)Akan (Ghanaian)Fikrithoughtful, intellectualArabic/MalayFinfair, whiteIrishFinchfinch, songbirdEnglishFirfir treeEnglishFisherfishermanEnglishFitchpolecat, weaselEnglishFitzson ofIrish/NormanFlynnSon of the red-haired oneIrishForbesField; prosperousEnglish/ScottishFordriver crossingEnglishFoxfox, the animalEnglishFranefree one (form of Francis)Croatian (Dalmatian)FranzFrenchman, free manGermanFritzPeaceful rulerGermanFrostfrozen dew; surname of poet Robert FrostEnglishFumoSpear, historically a royal titleSwahiliFyfefrom FifeScottishGableRoof gable; happyEnglishGaborGod is my strengthHungarianGadhuRabbitNative American (Cherokee, rare)GaelGenerous, hospitableSpanishGagepledge, oathFrenchGalWaveHebrewGallstranger, foreignerIrishGantumursteel ironMongolianGaroShort form related to Krikor/Gregory; watchfulArmenianGatraform, figure, newsJavanese/SanskritGebEarth godEgyptianGeditraveler, one who journeysSomaliGellerspear strengthHungarianGeroSpearGermanGiangRiverVietnameseGianniGod is graciousItalianGiglapet form of GiorgiGeorgianGijshostage, pledgeDutchGiljoyHebrewGillesYoung goat, shield bearerFrenchGinowell-bornItalianGioGod is graciousItalianGlebprotected by GodSlavicGlynvalleyWelshGochauncertain, folk nameGeorgianGogitapet form of GiorgiGeorgianGordygreat hill, spacious fortScottishGrantLargeEnglishGuanglight; brightChineseGujauncertain, folk casual nameGeorgianGuledstrong, victoriousSomaliGuonation; countryChineseGusgreat, majestic (from Augustus)LatinGutopet form of GruffuddWelshGuusgreat, majesticDutchGuyGuide, leaderFrenchGwynwhite; fair; blessedWelshGyanOne who is complete; wholeAkan (Ghanaian)Hadiguide, leader to the right pathArabicHagosJoy, happinessEthiopian (Tigrinya)HaiSea, oceanVietnameseHakanFieryNative American (Sioux)HamoAffectionate short form, warm-heartedArmenianHamudpraised oneSomali/ArabicHankruler of the homeEnglishHansGod is graciousGermanHaovast; grand; goodChineseHariOne who removes sins, another name for VishnuSanskritHarrihome rulerWelshHarryhome rulerGermanicHarshJoy, happinessSanskritHawkhawk, bird of preyEnglishHeathheathland, moorEnglishHeinzHome rulerGermanHenkhome rulerDutchHeshanlaughter, joySinhalaHoaFlower, peace, harmonyVietnameseHoanJoy, happiness, completeVietnameseHobiebright fameGermanHoltwood, forestEnglishHowiTurtle doveNative American (Miwok)HutigerChineseHuaflower; splendid; ChinaChineseHugoHeart, mind, spiritGermanHuiwise; kind; brightChineseHuyGlory, brightnessVietnameseIanGod is graciousScottish form of Greek JohnIantoGod is gracious (pet form of Ifan)WelshIbanGod is gracious (Basque form of Ivan/John)BasqueIdiReturning, feast (linked to Eid)SwahiliIdlanunique meaning derived from local usage, distinctiveMalayIhorwarrior, protector of peaceUkrainian/NorseIhunose, prow of a canoeMaoriIiroEternal rulerFinnishIkerVisitationBasqueIlanTreeHebrewIlangoyoung/prince, from poet Ilango AdigalTamilIllesthe Lord is my GodHungarianIlopet form of IliaGeorgianIlogRiverFilipinoImrewhole, entireHungarianIoloworthy lord (form of Iorwerth)WelshIonGod is graciousRomanianIonuțGod is graciousRomanianIraWatchful, awakeHebrewIstuSweetNative American (Zuni)Isuruwealth, prosperitySinhalaItristarAmazigh/BerberIvanGod is graciousSpanishIvanchoGod is graciousBulgarian (diminutive of Ivan)IvanoGod is graciousItalianIvesSon of Ivo (archer)EnglishIvoyew wood, archerCzechIyadstrength, supportArabicJacehealer, or moonAmericanJackGod is graciousEnglishJacksonson of JackEnglishJaiVictorySanskritJakasupplanter, form of JacobSlovenianJamagathering, unitingSomali/ArabicJanGod is graciousCzech/SlovakJánGod is graciousSlovakJasurbrave, courageousUzbekJaxGod has been gracious (from Jackson)AmericanJayVictorySanskritJellecontented, willingDutchJemgem; short for JeremyEnglishJenonoble, well-bornHungarianJensGod is graciousScandinavianJereGod will upliftFinnishJettblack gemstone, jet-blackEnglishJianstrong; healthy;建 to buildChineseJieheroic; outstandingChineseJiroSecond sonJapaneseJobpersecuted, testedDutchJoelYahweh is GodHebrewJoepGod will addDutchJonGod is gracious (Basque form of John)BasqueJornfarmerDutchJosuJesus, savior (Basque form of Joshua)BasqueJuaSunSwahiliJudeBlessedLatinJuntalented; handsome; military leaderChineseJunjunJunior, son ofFilipinoJurefarmer, earth-worker (form of Juraj/George)CroatianJurrefarmer, earth workerDutchJuyuStarNative American (Zuni)Kaahiyea traditional Somali given nameSomaliKaanRuler, khanTurkishKadefrom the wetlandsScottishKahaTo sail, to glideHawaiianKajikBrave, valiantArmenianKakhapet form, folk nameGeorgianKakraYounger of twins; the small oneAkan (Ghanaian)KalaThe sun, to shineHawaiianKanatwingKazakhKaneMan, god of creation and lightHawaiianKanghealth; peace; well-beingChineseKaniSound, musicHawaiianKanpoField, open ground (rare toponymic name)BasqueKarecurly hair, stormyScandinavianKariPureFinnishKáriwind, curly-hairedOld NorseKarlFree manScandinavianKaroAffectionate short form of Karen or KrikorArmenianKassaCompensation, rewardEthiopian (Amharic)Kasungolden ray of lightSinhalaKatsuVictory, to winJapaneseKauʻiThe beauty, the youthHawaiianKeatssurname of poet John KeatsEnglishKeesbearer of ChristDutchKeirDark-skinned, swarthyIrishKeithforest / woodScottishKekaiThe seaHawaiianKelejoyful; able to be happyChineseKenHealthy, strong, wiseJapaneseKeneThanksgiving, gratitudeIgbo/NigerianKentaHealthy, bigJapaneseKerrmarshland / dweller by the wet groundScottishKhaiTo open, victory, beginVietnameseKhangHealth, well-being, strengthVietnameseKhanhCelebration, joyful occasionVietnameseKhoaScience, scholarly successVietnameseKhoiHandsome, outstanding, beginningVietnameseKianking, ancient, affectionateArabic/PersianKibetBorn at nightKalenjinKietHonor, gloryThaiKilaSkillful, sharpHawaiianKilianchurch, or little churchgoerIrishKimhenggolden fortuneKhmerKimmoDiminutive of KimFinnishKinnonfair-born / son of the fair oneScottishKirolordly, masterfulBulgarian (diminutive of Kiril)KitoPrecious jewelSwahiliKixmiModern rare regional nameBasqueKlausVictory of the peopleGermanKnoxround hillScottishKnutknotScandinavianKoaWarrior, brave oneHawaiianKobbyFriendly form of Kobina/KwabenaAkan (Ghanaian)Koenbold, braveDutchKongkeastrong, sturdyKhmerKotepet form of KonstantineGeorgianKouHappiness/LightJapaneseKoutaBig/Heavy/PeacefulJapaneseKritAchievement, ceremonial daggerThaiKunmythical giant fish; earthChineseKunleHome is filled with honorYoruba/NigerianKurtBold counselGermanKyeiSecond name often meaning 'to give thanks'Akan (Ghanaian)Kylenarrow strait / channelScottishLamBlue, forestVietnameseLandimLand, native sonPortugueseLapTo establish, standVietnameseLarsLaurelScandinavianLasseLaurel, victoryFinnishLaviLionHebrewLawsonSon of LawrenceEnglishLedoJoyful, happyPortugueseLeithunderChineseLeifHeir or descendantOld NorseLemmaHe has grown, He has flourishedEthiopian (Amharic)LenFluteNative American (Miwok, short form)LeolionLatinLéoLionFrenchLeonlionGreekLevijoined in harmonyHebrewLiangbright; good; excellentChineseLibanof the Liban region; also linked to fortuneSomaliLirseaCelticLockelock, strongholdEnglishLoeklight, bringer of lightDutchLoideModern rare regional nameBasqueLokaPeaceful oneNative American (blended, Southwest)LomWindThaiLonnieready for battleGermanLootahRedNative American (Sioux)Lornefrom Lorne, land of foxesScottishLucLightFrenchLughLight, shiningIrishLukeLight-givingGreekLuuklight, bringer of lightDutchLyReason, plum, dynasty nameVietnameseLylefrom the islandFrenchMadsgift of GodScandinavianMahadpraiseSomali/ArabicMahkahEarthNative American (Sioux)Malaywind, breezeKhmerMamoEndearment term, precious oneEthiopian (Amharic)ManaSpiritual powerHawaiianManasMind, intellectSanskritManhStrong, powerfulVietnameseManuSecond son (short form)Akan (Ghanaian)MarcWarlikeFrenchMarinof the seaRomanianMarkWarlikeLatinMarkowarlike, dedicated to MarsSlavicMarshwetland, marshlandEnglishMarushelter, shield, protectionMaoriMasonworker in stoneEnglishMassenrelated to lordship, short form linked to MassinissaAmazigh/BerberMatanGiftHebrewMategift of GodHungarianMathisGift of GodFrenchMatsgift of GodScandinavianMaximGreatestLatinMeeswho is like GodDutchMeghCloudSanskritMellestrength, mightDutchMeloHoneyPortugueseMenadlinked to Manad, historic dynastic nameAmazigh/BerberMendiMountainBasqueMerrittBoundary gate; worthyEnglishMertBrave, manly, honestTurkishMihawho is like GodSlovenianMilendear, belovedBulgarian/SlavicMilesSoldierLatinMingbright; brilliantChineseMinhBright, clear, intelligentVietnameseMokuIsland, districtHawaiianMönkhboldeternal steelMongolianMönkhөөlittle eternal oneMongolianMosiFirst-bornSwahiliMunkheternalMongolianMvuaRainSwahiliNagygreat, bigHungarianNaidanhope, faithMongolianNairnalder tree riverScottishNaluWaveHawaiianNamWaterThaiNandobold voyagerItalianNashby the ash treeEnglishNateGiven by GodHebrewNayofound one (short form of Nayden)Bulgarian (short form)Nazardedicated to GodUkrainianNeagublack, darkRomanianNedwealthy guardianEnglishNedkoborn on SundayBulgarian (short form of Nedyalko)NeheMaori form of Nehemiah, comfort of GodMaoriNeilchampion / cloudScottishNejcform of Nikolaj/Ignatius, fierySlovenianNghiDignified, proper, doubtVietnameseNgocJade, gem, preciousVietnameseNhatSun, first, number oneVietnameseNicovictory of the peopleItalianNicuvictory of the peopleRomanianNiekvictory of the peopleDutchNielsvictory of the peopleDutchNiiChief; royal titleAkan (Ghanaian)Nikovictory of the peopleGreekNikosvictory of the peopleGreekNikšavictory of the peopleCroatian (Dalmatian)NileRiver, valleyEgyptianNilschampion, victorScandinavianNimafair; just; honestPersianNimnadeep, profoundSinhalaNingpeaceful; tranquilChineseNinolittle one, smallItalianNóirest, comfortHebrew via IcelandicNolanChampion; nobleEnglishNorrisMan from the northEnglishNtiOne who stands firm and trueAkan (Ghanaian)NunoNinthPortugueseOakoak tree, strengthEnglishObedservant, worshipperHebrewObiHeartIgbo/NigerianOdawaaa traditional Somali given nameSomaliOdilowealth, fortuneGermanicOdonwealth protectorHungarianOgnivrelated to fire, sparkBengali/SanskritOheneKingAkan (Ghanaian)Ohirproud, dignifiedBengaliOjoBorn on a difficult day / of great valueYoruba/NigerianOjoyunconquerable, undefeatedBengali/SanskritOkeMountain, high placeYoruba/NigerianOkiHello, greetingsNative American (Blackfoot greeting/name)OkoaSave, rescueSwahiliOlaLife, healthHawaiianOleancestor's relicScandinavianOlliAncestor's descendantFinnishOmSacred sound, primordial sound of the universeSanskritOnatWell-formed, healthy, soundTurkishOnontoendless, infiniteBengali/SanskritOnyokAffectionate nickname-turned-nameFilipinoOrenPine treeHebrewOriMy lightHebrewOrvalgolden townFrench/English variant of OrvilleOsrouncertain, possibly from OscarAmerican coined nameOssiLittle deerFinnishOstapstable, steadfastUkrainianOtaruncertain, possibly Persian originGeorgianOtiswealthyGermanOttiswealthyVariant of OtisOttoWealth or fortuneGermanOtuFirstborn sonAkan (Ghanaian)Oukembrace, hugKhmerOvidshepherdRomanianOwennoble bornWelshPaatauncertain, folk-era nameGeorgianPabloSmall, humbleFilipinoPalsmall, humbleHungarianPanasimmortalUkrainian/GreekPaolosmall, humbleItalianPapNamed for King Pap of ArmeniaArmenianPaulSmall or humbleLatinPelloRock (Basque diminutive form of Peter)BasquePenryhead; chiefWelshPepiTo exist, to beEgyptianPercypierce the valleyFrenchPeruRock (Basque form of Peter)BasquePetchDiamondThaiPetostone, rockHungarianPhongWind, style, elegantVietnamesePhuWealth, abundanceVietnamesePierorock, stoneItalianPinepine treeEnglishPioPious, devoutFilipinoPipseed; short for PhilipEnglishPlamenflameBulgarian/SlavicPlatobroad-shoulderedGreekPoepeacock; surname of Edgar Allan PoeEnglishPrathamFirstSanskritPřemekclever, forward thinkerCzechPtahCreator god, openerEgyptianQiangstrong; powerfulChineseQoranea traditional Somali given nameSomaliQuadeFourth bornEnglishQuangLight, brightVietnameseQuyPrecious, nobleVietnameseRaSun godEgyptianRadanjoyful, gladCzechRadekjoyful, happy counselCzechRadojejoyfulSerbianRaduhappy, joyfulRomanianRafiexalted, nobleArabic/IndonesianRafieexalted, elevatedArabic/MalayRageha traditional Somali given nameSomaliRajKing, ruleSanskritRalfWolf counselGermanRamExalted, highHebrewRamiarcher, one who lovesArabicRatiarmy, warrior hostGeorgianRatkowar, warriorSerbianRatulsweet-natured, delightfulBengaliRaviSunSanskritReeceardor, enthusiasmCelticReedred-haired, reed plantEnglishReevesteward, bailiffEnglishReidRed-hairedScottishReinwise counselDutchRémiOarsmanFrenchRémyOarsmanFrenchRenzocrowned with laurelItalianReoClear, sequence of truthJapaneseRexKingLatinRezacontentment, satisfactionPersian/IndonesianRhainlance; spearWelshRhettardor, enthusiasmWelshRhungrand; majesticWelshRhysardor, enthusiasmCelticRianlittle kingCelticRikuLand/ContinentJapaneseRistoFollower of ChristFinnishRithypower, strengthKhmerRizqsustenance, provisionArabic/MalayRobiulof the sun, sunlikeBengaliRoccorest, reposeItalianRoelfamous wolfDutchRokrest, from Saint RochLatin via SlovenianRolfFamous wolfGermanRomestrength, from the city of RomeLatinRonitpleasing, delightful, joyousBengali/SanskritRoozdayPersianRossUplandScottishRoyred-hairedScottishRoyceson of Roy, famousEnglishRubikAffectionate short form of RubenArmenianRudiFamous wolfGermanRuiauspicious; sharp; cleverChineseRunesecret, mysteryScandinavianRurikfamous rulerSlavicRyoCool/RefreshingJapaneseRyuDragonJapaneseRyzalstrong, resilientArabic/MalaySaadgood fortune, happinessArabicSahaleasy, effortlessSomali/ArabicSamielevated, sublimeArabicSandrodefender of mankindItalianSandudefender of the peopleRomanianSangBright, noble, morningVietnameseSanidupeaceful one, tranquil sonSinhalaSanmiReward meYoruba/NigerianSarpSteep, rugged, toughTurkishSarunprotector, guardianKhmerSarvcypress treePersianSašodefender of mankind, form of AlexanderSlavicScottFrom ScotlandScottishSeanGod is graciousIrishSegunConquer, achieve victoryYoruba/NigerianSeifSwordEgyptian/ArabicSekhemPower, strengthEgyptianSelvanson, wealthy/prosperous oneTamilSemname, renownDutchSenalarmy leader, commanderSinhalaSeppGod will addDutchSethAppointedHebrewSetiOf Seth, follower of SethEgyptianSetorOur helper; the one who assistsAkan (Ghanaian)ShadiSinger, one who singsEgyptian/ArabicShanmountain; kindChineseShayAdmirable, statelyIrishShemName, renownHebrewShengvictory; to flourish; sageChineseShinTrue, genuineJapaneseShlokHymn or verseSanskritShoTo fly, soar, prosperityJapaneseShuGod of air, emptinessEgyptianShunQuick, talented, obedientJapaneseShuolarge; brilliantChineseSiciidhappy, fortunateSomali/ArabicSiebevictory of the peopleDutchSiemlistener, God has heardDutchSimoHe has heardFinnishSionGod is gracious (Welsh John)WelshSiorfarmer (Welsh George)WelshSiratGlorious lightThaiSlateblue-gray stoneEnglishSohomI am that (spiritual affirmation of self)Bengali/SanskritSokhengpeaceful fortuneKhmerSolonwise oneGreekSomabody, from Sam-uel contextHungarianSonMountainVietnameseSonnysonEnglishSosNamed for the ancient plane tree grove sacred to ArmeniansArmenianSosopet form of Ioseb (Joseph)GeorgianSprucespruce tree, tidyEnglishStankoto become gloriousSlovakStantonStony townEnglishStenstoneDutchStigPath or wandererOld NorseStijnsteadfastDutchStipecrown (form of Stephen)Croatian (Dalmatian)Stonestone, rockEnglishSudeshof one's own good country, patriotSinhala/SanskritSukHappinessThaiSvenyoung man, youthDutchTadghpoet, philosopherCelticTahaPure, sacred lettersTurkishTaiTalent, wealthVietnameseTajcrownArabicTakuTo cultivate, open upJapaneseTamHeart, mind, number eightVietnameseTamaitichild, boyMaoriTamastwinHungarianTanNewVietnameseTaogreat waves; the Way (philosophy)ChineseTarunYoung, youthfulSanskritTasstone, legendary chieftainHungarianTatecheerfulEnglishTayoJoy is enough / joy has comeYoruba/NigerianTeaguePoet, philosopherIrishTeififrom the River TeifiWelshTejabrilliance, radianceTelugu/SanskritTeklePlantEthiopian (Amharic)TelmoProtectorPortugueseTetiHe who reconcilesEgyptianTeunpriceless, invaluableDutchThabojoySotho/TswanaThaiGreat, prosperous, peacefulVietnameseThanelandholder, warrior chiefScottishThanhClear, pure, blue-greenVietnameseTheodivine giftGreek
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AbasiGod's ownGhanaian (Akan, loaned)Aleksadefender of the peopleSerbian (Greek root)Ali'iChief, royaltyHawaiianApiwindNative American (general)Aruviwaterfall / streamTamilAshash treeEnglishAtamorning, dawn, gentleMaoriBaya body of water bordered by landEnglish (place: coastal bay)Biddea traditional Somali given nameSomaliBlairfield, plainEnglishCadara traditional Somali given nameSomaliCaolanslenderCelticCerilove, poetryWelshChidiGod existsIgbo/NigeriaChumaProsperity/wealthXhosaCissauncertain, possibly related to warrior/short-form nameAnglo-SaxonCollFrom the Hebridean isle of CollScottishCovesmall coastal inletEnglishDallasmeadow dwellingScottishDarapossessor of wealth; wisePersianDayoJoy arrivesYoruba/NigerianDikopet form, various rootsGeorgianDunea hill of windblown sandFrenchEkjotOne lightPunjabiElomGod's willGhanaian (Ewe)FetustarSamoanFitripure, natural dispositionArabic/MalayFolahonor, proudYoruba/NigeriaFreeliberated, unboundEnglishGerellightMongolianGlenNarrow valleyScottishHaloring of light around a celestial bodyGreekHarrisFrom the Isle of HarrisScottishHlumaTo grow/sproutXhosa/ZuluHokuStarHawaiianIdilthe best, the finestSomaliIlangaSun/dayZulu/XhosaInbamjoy, blissTamilIthembaHopeZulu/XhosaIzarStarBasqueJabuJoy (short form of Jabulani/Jabulile)ZuluJazzlively improvised music styleAmericanKalenslender, fairCelticKasihlove, compassionIndonesianKayaWise childNative American (Hopi)Kaziworker or creativeSwahiliKeikichildHawaiianKelseyShip island; victoryEnglishKenzieFair one; son of the fair oneScottishKerrydark, dark-hairedCelticKesiBorn during difficult timesEast AfricanKheriGood fortuneSwahiliKindconsiderate, benevolentEnglishKiranRay of lightSanskritKweziStarZulu/XhosaLagisky, heavenSamoanLanenarrow road, pathEnglishLuxlightLatinLwaziKnowledgeZulu/XhosaMaluPeace, shelter, shadeHawaiianManispirit; gem; also name of ancient prophet ManiPersianMardigemstone, precious stoneKhmerMaruthamfertile agricultural land, one of five Tamil landscapesTamilMerleblackbirdFrenchMveloNatureZuluNarindelicate, refined ladyKhmerNinjinpet name meaning little oneMongolianNoeMistHawaiianNuruLightSwahiliNuurlightSomali/ArabicOdwaAlone/only oneXhosaOfaloveTonganOluGod or leaderYoruba/NigeriaOnkeAll of them/belongs to allXhosaOwaboIt belongs to themXhosaPaluto mix, deep-sea fishing termTonganPerlieprecious gemEnglish variant of PearlPerrinlittle rock; form of PeterFrenchPerrypear treeEnglishPhallafruit, result, successKhmerPhirompleasant, delightfulKhmerPichdiamondKhmerPonoRighteous, goodness, balanceHawaiianPotoclever, skilled, wiseSamoanQuillfeather pen, writing instrumentEnglishRainrain, rainfallEnglishRakautree, woodMaoriRangisky, heavensMaoriRavysunshine, radiantKhmerRaybeam of lightEnglishRioriverSpanishRyethe grain ryeEnglishSaromquiet, calmKhmerSašadefender of the peopleSlavic (diminutive of Aleksandar)Segaraocean, seaSanskrit/IndonesianSeluSamoan form of CyrusSamoanShaiGiftHebrewShaniMarvelous, wonderfulSwahiliSheaStately or hawkishIrishSholaBlessed with wealth (short for Oluwasholaoluwa)Yoruba/NigerianSinarelated to Avicenna (Ibn Sina); wisePersianSkythe skyEnglishSloanraider, warriorCelticSocheatpure, cleanKhmerSokhahappiness, peaceKhmerSokhempeaceful, tranquil placeKhmerSolsunLatin/SpanishSopheaclear, pureKhmerSorleysummer wandererCelticSudiLuckSwahiliSukheeshort form of Sukhbaatar, axeMongolianTalDewHebrewTalaStarFilipinoTergelfull moonMongolian
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