Strong baby names
3956 names that carry a sense of strong, each with its meaning and origin.
Strong girl names
AadhyaFirst power; uniqueSanskritAaliyahExalted, nobleArabicAbaBorn on Thursday (short form)Ghanaian (Fante/Akan)AbenaBorn on TuesdayGhanaian (Akan)AbenaaBorn on Tuesday (variant spelling)Ghanaian (Akan)Abenaa SerwaaTuesday-born, noble womanGhanaian (Akan)Abigailmy father is joyHebrewAbisolaBorn into wealthYoruba/NigerianAbrafiWarrior queen, one who leads in battleGhanaian (Akan)Acaciathorny tree, guardian angelGreekAchariyawise teacherThaiAdannaHer father's daughterIgbo/NigerianAddisonChild of AdamEnglishAdelenobleFrenchAdelheidnoble kindGermanAdirastrong, nobleHebrewAditiBoundless; mother of the godsSanskritAdjeleyFirstborn daughterGhanaian (Ga)AdjoaBorn on MondayGhanaian (Akan)Adlinajust, fair-naturedArabic/MalayAdoettebig treeNative American (general)AdrianaFrom AdriaItalianAdriennFrom Adria; dark oneHungarianAdriennefrom Hadria, dark oneFrench/LatinAdrijadaughter of the mountain (Parvati)Bengali/SanskritAdrineDark-haired; from the seaArmenianAdukweiBorn on Thursday (Ga form)Ghanaian (Ga)Aednatlittle fireIrishAghassi-aFeminine form related to AghassiArmenianAhalyanot to be plowed, uncultivated beautyBengali/SanskritAhonipride, dignity (feminine form)BengaliAhonjitapride conquered with graceBengaliAishaAlive, thrivingArabicAitanamountain / gloryBasqueAithneFireScottishAitziberrocky place / born among rocksBasqueAixaAlive, lifeSpanishAkaneDeep red, madder redJapaneseAkosua FremaSunday-born, first of her kindGhanaian (Akan)AkotowaaFirm, resolute womanGhanaian (Akan)Akshithaimperishable, eternalTelugu/SanskritAlaaNobility, elevationEgyptianAlbertanoble and brightGermanAleidNoble kindDutchAleidaNoble kindDutchAlejandraDefender of mankindSpanishAleksandradefender of mankindFinnishAlesiadefenderRomanianAlessandraDefender of menItalianAlessiaDefenderItalianAlettaNoble kindDutchAlexadefender of mankindFilipinoAlexandradefender of menGreekAlexiaDefender, helperGreekAliyahexalted, rising, ascendingFilipinoAlmazDiamondEthiopian (Amharic)Almedaambitious, strivingSpanish/LatinAlminaMy diamondEthiopian (Amharic)Alonaoak treeHebrewAlsoomseindependentAlgonquinAlysnoble kindWelshAmahluleleShe judges/decides fairlyXhosaAmaliaWork, industriousDutchAmáliaWork; industriousHungarianAmalurmother earthBasqueAmalyaIndustrious; work of GodArmenianAmaranthunfading flower, immortalGreekAmashaimmortal, undyingSinhala/SanskritAmbikaMother; goddessSanskritAmeliaWork or industriousGermanicAminaTrustworthy, faithfulArabicAminatTrustworthyYoruba/NigerianAminiTrustworthy, honestSwahiliAmiriaMaori form of Amelia, industriousMaoriAmthalWise sayings, proverbsEgyptianAnahitGoddess of fertility and wisdomArmenianAnastazjaresurrectionPolishAnatanswered, songHebrewAndreastrong, courageousFilipinoAndreeastrong, courageousRomanianAndromedaRuler of menGreekAnh-Thubright letter, heroineVietnameseAniFrom the ancient city of AniArmenianAnoushehImmortal, eternalPersianAntigoneWorthy of her parentsGreekAntonellaPriceless, praiseworthyItalianAntoniapriceless, invaluableRomanianAntoninapriceless, flourishingPolishAnuketGoddess of the Nile cataractsEgyptianAparnaLeafless; another name for ParvatiSanskritAram-aniCompound of Aram and AniArmenianAramintaliterary invented name, fragrantEnglishArantxathorn, form of AranzazuBasqueArasiqueenTamilArdithRich gift; good warScottishArdoa traditional Somali given nameSomaliArethavirtuous, excellentGreekAretha Gracevirtuous grace; combined tribute nameGreek/EnglishAriadnaMost holySpanishAriyanaNoble, land of nobilityPersianArmindadefender, army-loverLatin/Spanish variantArmineOf Armenia; noble oneArmenianArtemisgoddess of the moon and huntGreekAryanaNoble one, from the land of the AryansPersianAsaGoddessScandinavianAsantewaaOf the Asante people, warrior womanGhanaian (Akan)AseelNoble, of pure originArabicAshanilightningSinhala/SanskritAskaleYou shine / gold shinesEthiopian (Amharic)AslaugConsecrated to the godsScandinavianAslıGenuine, authentic, originalTurkishAslıhanNoble and genuine princessTurkishAstridDivinely beautifulOld NorseAthenaGoddess of wisdomGreekAudrenoble strengthEnglish/FrenchAugustamajestic, venerableLatinAvantiancient city, humble, protectorTelugu/SanskritAwanataturtleMiwokAygestanOrchard; garden landArmenianAyitafirst to danceCherokeeAzadehFree, noblePersianAzarFirePersianAzarmidokhtDaughter of fire, historic Sassanid queenPersianAzizaprecious and powerfulSwahili/ArabicBahiaBeautiful, radiantArabicBakarnesolitary, aloneBasqueBalqisreferring to the Queen of ShebaArabic/MalayBannerlynbearer of the flag, standard-bearermodern invented (from banner)BarabalForeign woman; strangerScottishBarbaraforeign, strangerEnglishBarboraforeign woman, strangerCzech/Slovak (Greek)BasiaQueenlyGreekBasiraWise, insightfulArabicBastetGoddess of protection and catsEgyptianBathildbold in battleAnglo-Saxon/FrankishBathshebadaughter of the oathHebrewBatrisyiaheroine, brave oneArabic/MalayBatrisyia Zahraheroine and radiant bloomArabic/MalayBatyadaughter of GodHebrewBeatrixBringer of joyLatinBengisuWater of eternal lifeTurkishBeniaminason of the right handPolishBenjawandiamondThaiBerenFirm, steadfastTurkishBereniceBringer of victoryGreekBergljotBright mountainScandinavianBeritGlorious, splendidScandinavianBernadetabrave as a bearPolishBernadettebrave as a bearFrenchBernardabrave as a bearGermanic via SlovenianBerthabright, famousGermanBeyoncéderived from mother's maiden name BeyincéAmericanBhoomiEarthSanskritBiddystrengthIrishBirgitexalted oneGermanBirgittaExalted one, strengthScandinavianBisiBorn to increase/prosperityYoruba/NigerianBisolaMeet wealth/increase into wealthYoruba/NigerianBittorivictoryBasqueBlandinamild, gentleLatinBoafowaaOne who helps, a helper womanGhanaian (Akan)BoatemaaA supportive, helpful womanGhanaian (Akan)BodilRemedy, penanceScandinavianBogátaRich; wealthyHungarianBogdanagift of GodSlavicBogusławaglory to GodPolishBojanabattle, fighterSlavicBontuSpecial; unique oneEthiopian (Oromo)BorbálaForeign womanHungarianBorteblue-grey, noble ladyMongolianBoryanafighter, battle-readyBulgarianBożenagodly, blessedPolishBreePower or strengthIrishBrennaRaven; little ravenScottishBriarthorny vine, hedgeEnglishBridgetexalted one, strengthIrishBridieStrength; exalted oneScottishBrigittestrength, exalted oneFrenchBrittaStrength, exalted oneScandinavianBronislavaglorious weapon, glorious defenderCzech/Slovak (Slavic)Bronisławaglorious weapon, defenderPolishBrontethunderIrish/GreekBrunhildearmored warrior maidenGermanBrynhildArmored battle maidenScandinavianBrynjaArmor, protectionScandinavianBukolaAdd to my wealthYoruba/NigerianCaaltuuThe best; the one who surpassesEthiopian (Oromo)Cadwenpure, blessed battleWelshCalypsoShe who concealsGreekCarlaFree womanItalianCarlotaFree womanPortugueseCarlottafree womanGermanCarnelianwarm orange-red stoneLatin ('cornus,' cherry, for its color')Carolafree womanGermanCarolinefree manGermanicCarolynfree woman, combination nameFilipinoCasandrawho entangles men, prophetRomanianCassandraShining upon manGreekCassattsurname of painter Mary CassattAmerican surnameCatherinepureGreekCearabright red, spearIrishCebisaTo advise/counselXhosaCeitPureScottishCelesteHeavenlyLatinCerenYoung gazelleTurkishCeylanGazelleTurkishChaltuShe overcame / the surviving oneEthiopian (Oromo)Chansocheatpure moonlight of the nationKhmerChantalstone, or songFrenchCharlenefree womanFilipinoChathurikaskillful, clever oneSinhalaChayalife, livingHebrewCheyennepeople of a different speechNative American (Cheyenne Nation)Chiranthilong-lived, eternalSinhala/SanskritChitkasempure victorious mindThaiChiyoA thousand generationsJapaneseCikizwaShe is well-known/famousXhosaCirceBird; enchantressGreekClaudettelame, or limpingFrenchClaudiaLame, from the Claudian familyItalianCleoGloryGreekCleopatraGlory of the fatherEgyptianCochetastrangerNative American (general)Colettevictory of the peopleFrenchConstancaConstancy, steadfastnessPortugueseConstancesteadfastness, constancyLatinConstanzaConstancy, steadfastnessSpanishCordelia-Wildeheart, daughter of the sea + untamedLatin/EnglishCorneliaHornDutchCorradinebold counselItalian (feminine of Corrado)CorrieMaidenDutchCorsicathe island of beautyItalian/French (place: Corsica, France)CostanzaConstancy, steadfastnessItalianCressida-Wildegold + untamedGreek/EnglishCustodiaGuardian, keeperPortugueseCuthburgafamous fortressAnglo-SaxonCzeslawahonor and gloryPolishDagmaraglory of the DanesPolishDanaeShe who judgesGreekDariyapossessor of good, wealthyUkrainian/PersianDaryaSea, oceanPersianDeborahbeeHebrewDefneLaurel treeTurkishDelphine-Wilderof Delphi, dolphin + untamedFrench/EnglishDeltathe mouth of a river; fourth letter of the Greek alphabetGreek (place: river delta)Denisafollower of DionysusRomanianDeryaSea, oceanTurkishDesislavato find gloryBulgarianDespinaLady, mistressGreekDestinyfate, fortuneEnglishDevorabeeHebrewDevrabee, wordHebrewDharanithe earth, one who sustainsTelugu/SanskritDiamanteDiamondSpanishDianadivineLatinDiánaDivine; heavenlyHungarianDiethildpeople's battle maidenGermanDifretCourageEthiopian (Amharic)Dihyabeautiful gazelleAmazigh/BerberDikejustice, moral orderGreekDiligencecareful, persistent effortLatinDilysgenuine, true, steadfastWelshDinahjudged, vindicatedHebrewDirribaOne who arranges / brings orderEthiopian (Oromo)DisaActive spirit/GoddessOld NorseDobrawagood, kindPolishDoilidhRuler of the worldScottishDoireannfruitful, sullenCelticDolinaRuler of the worldScottishDomagojadefender of the homeCroatianDorothygift of GodEnglishDubravkaof the oak groveCroatianDunmoreFrom the great fortScottishDurgaInvincible goddessSanskritEafireCelticEbbaStrongGermanic/ScandinavianEbonyDark, precious woodEgyptianEceQueen, noblewomanTurkishEdelgardnoble guardianGermanEdeltraudnoble strengthGermanEditaprosperous in warCzech/Slovak (English/Germanic)EditeProsperous in warPortugueseEdithprosperous in warEnglishEfemenaThis is my wealthUrhobo/NigerianEfua AkotoFriday-born, firm and resoluteGhanaian (Akan)Efua BoatemaaFriday-born, one who helpsGhanaian (Akan)EjigayehuYou have become wonderfulEthiopian (Amharic)Ekapanunique, one of a kindThaiEkkarinradiant, foremostThaiElanatree, oakHebrewElectraShining, radiantGreekElikplimGod has fulfilled His promiseGhanaian (Ewe)Elizapledged to GodHebrewElkenoble oneGermanElmasDiamondTurkishEloiseFamous warriorFrenchElphabaderived from author L. Frank Baum's initialsModern literary, Gregory Maguire inventionElviratrue, foreignLatinEmebetLady; noblewomanEthiopian (Amharic)Emelineindustrious, hardworkingGermanic/FrenchEmerswiftCelticEmeritahaving served, retired with honorLatinEmettruthHebrewEmineTrustworthy, faithfulTurkishEmiraprincess, leaderArabic/MalayEmmaUniversalGermanicEmmanuelleGod is with usFrenchEmmelinework, industriousFrenchEnolasolitary, magnoliaNative American (general)Eowynhorse joy; created by J.R.R. TolkienOld English/InventedErawanmythical three-headed elephantThaiEricaever powerful, rulerFilipinoErikaeternal rulerCzech/Slovak (Germanic)ErmelindaWhole, entire shieldPortugueseErmengardewhole, universal guardGermanicErmintrudewhole, universal strengthGermanicErnestineserious, resoluteGermanErysto remain, endureWelshEsmeraldaEmeraldSpanishEstefaniaCrownSpanishEstherstarPersianEstridBeautiful, belovedScandinavianEtelkaNobleHungarianEteniarichPotawatomiEthelburganoble fortressAnglo-SaxonEtheldredanoble strengthAnglo-SaxonEthnalittle fire, kernelIrishEttalittle; ruler of the homeGermanEugeniaWell-born, noblePortugueseFaizavictorious, successfulSomali/ArabicFarangisBeautiful princess from the ShahnamehPersianFaridehUnique, unparalleledPersianFatehahopening, victoryArabic/MalayFatehleenAbsorbed in victoryPunjabiFatehnoorLight of victoryPunjabiFatimaOne who abstains, captivatingArabicFatmaOne who abstains, captivatingEgyptianFaustynafortunate, luckyPolishFedericaPeaceful rulerItalianFedraBright oneItalianFengyingPhoenix and outstandingChineseFerideUnique, unparalleledTurkishFernandaAdventurous, bold journeySpanishFiannawarrior bandCelticFilipaLover of horsesPortugueseFireopalblazing orange-red opalEnglish (gemstone, fire opal variety)FolasadeWealth confers a crown/honorYoruba/NigerianFrancesfrom FranceLatinFranciscaFree one, from FrancePortugueseFranciszkafree one, from FrancePolishFrancoisefree one, from FranceFrenchFranjafree one, feminine of FrancGermanic via SlovenianFrantiškafree one, FrenchwomanCzech (Latin)Frederikapeaceful rulerGermanFremaA leader, one who paves the wayGhanaian (Akan)FriggBeloved, wife of OdinScandinavianFundiswaOne who is taught/educatedXhosaFurtuuKey; the one who opens the wayEthiopian (Oromo)GabrielaGod is my strengthCzech/Slovak (Hebrew)GabriellaGod is my strengthItalianGabrielleGod is my strengthFrenchGaniatWealth/richness (Arabic-Yoruba)Yoruba/NigerianGavriellaGod is my strengthHebrewGayaneNamed after Saint Gayane, an early Christian martyrArmenianGcinileShe has kept/protectedZuluGeertjeSpear of strengthDutchGeertruidaSpear of strengthDutchGenesisorigin, beginningGreekGenevra-Wildewhite wave, juniper + untamedItalian/EnglishGenowefatribe woman, white wavePolishGeorgiafarmer, earth workerEnglishGeorgiana-Wildefarmer, earthworker + untamedGreek/EnglishGerdEnclosure, protectionScandinavianGerdaprotector, enclosureGermanGerlindespear, gentleGermanGertrudespear of strengthGermanGhislainepledge, hostageFrenchGiovannaGod is graciousItalianGirijaborn of the mountainTelugu/SanskritGiselapledge, hostageGermanGizellaPledge; hostageHungarianGlenysclean, pure, holyWelshGloriagloryFilipinoGoharJewel; precious stoneArmenianGolazarFlower of firePersianGoldagoldHebrewGolsahraDesert flowerPersianGordanaproudSerbianGorgoniafierce, from GorgonGreekGormlaithillustrious princessCelticGrace AbenaGrace, born on TuesdayGhanaian (Akan, with English given name)Griseldagray battle maidenGermanGuadalupeRiver of the wolf; hidden valleySpanishGudrunbattle, secret loreGermanGuilherminaResolute protectorPortugueseGuiomarFamous in battlePortugueseGuiyingNoble and outstandingChineseGunhildWar, battleScandinavianGuudoa traditional Somali given nameSomaliGwenllianwhite flaxen, fair flowingWelshHadassamyrtle treeHebrewHadassahmyrtle treeHebrewHakimaWise womanArabicHalaevaluroyal Tongan name, path of valueTonganHallaRockScandinavianHalldóraThor's rock/stoneIcelandicHallgerdRock enclosureScandinavianHanCold; galaxy; braveChineseHarlowrock hill, army hillEnglishHarriethome rulerGermanic/FrenchHaticePremature baby, early oneTurkishHatshepsutForemost of noble womenEgyptianHauwaLife/living one (Eve)Hausa/NigerianHawiOne who guides / leaderEthiopian (Oromo)HayatLifeArabicHeddabattle, strifeGermanHédiStruggle; contentionHungarianHedvigBattle; strifeHungarianHedwigbattle, strifeGermanHeikeruler of the homeGermanHeleddof noble birth, princessWelshHelenshining lightGreekHelgaholy, blessedGermanHelofamous warriorFrenchHeloisefamous warriorFrenchHendGroup of camels, ancient noblewoman's nameEgyptianHendrikaHome rulerDutchHenriettaruler of the homeGermanHenutmireMistress of the desertEgyptianHeraQueen of the godsGreekHerminiaOf the earth, nobleSpanishHerthaof the earthGermanHildeBattleDutchHildegardbattle strongholdGermanHildurBattleScandinavianHillevibattle, might (Nordic origin)FinnishHindA group of camels, strengthArabicHinemoalegendary heroine who swam for loveMaoriHlengiweShe has been saved/rescuedZuluHongRed; vast; rainbowChineseHonoriahonorLatinHonorinehonorFrenchHrafnhildurraven battleOld NorseHripsimeNamed after Saint Hripsime, an early Christian martyrArmenianHuladanceHawaiianHuruFree, independentSwahiliIdellahardworking, little IdaAmerican blend of Ida + EllaIdurrewaterfallBasqueIgashort form, spiritedPolishIidaindustrious (Finnish form of Ida)FinnishIlanatreeHebrewIldikóBattle; fighterHungarianIlgınTamarisk treeTurkishIlocandiaregional name reference, land of the IlocanosFilipinoImanFaith, beliefArabicImeldacomplete battle, wholeFilipinoImogenMaidenCelticIndiraBeauty; another name for LakshmiSanskritIngeBeautiful goddessDutchIngeborgIng's protectionScandinavianIntirabeauty, related to IndraThaiIolanato soar like a hawkHawaiianIrmgardwhole, universal guardGermanIsadoragift of IsisLatinIsadora-Fengift of Isis + marshlandGreek/EnglishIsarafreedom, independenceThaiIsarayafree spiritThaiIshaGoddess; protector, ruling oneSanskritIshwariGoddess; supreme powerSanskritIsiniqueen, rulerSinhalaIsisGoddess of magic and motherhoodEgyptianIsobelPledged to GodScottishIsoldeice rulerCelticItsasoseaBasqueIustinajust, righteousRomanianIvanaGod is graciousCzech/Slovak (Slavic)Iwonayew tree, archerPolishIzaGod is my oathPolishIzusawhite stoneNative American (general)JacquelinesupplanterFrenchJadwigabattle, refugePolishJaroslavaglory of springCzech/Slovak (Slavic)JinGold; precious metalChineseJoGod will increase; short for JosephineEnglishJosephineJehovah increasesHebrewJourneevariant of Journey, a day's travelEnglishJuditWoman of Judea; praisedHungarianJuditawoman of Judea, praisedCzech/Slovak (Hebrew)Judithwoman of JudeaEnglishJudytawoman of JudeaPolishJustinajust, righteousLatinJustinejust, fairFrenchJustynajust, righteousPolishJustýnajust, fairCzech/Slovak (Latin)Kachinaspirit dancerHopiKahinathe seer, priestess (title of Dihya)Amazigh/BerberKaimana Leiocean diamond garlandHawaiianKalanianaolethe chief without equal, the royal oneHawaiianKalehuathe lehua blossomHawaiianKaltuna traditional Somali given nameSomaliKaluathe second, the pit (also a cooking method)HawaiianKanaFragrant, capable, powerfulJapaneseKanakGoldSanskritKanakadurgagolden form of goddess DurgaTelugu/SanskritKannagiheroine of the Tamil epic SilappathikaramTamilKarimaGenerous, nobleArabicKarlafree womanGermanKarolinafree man, strongPolishKarolínafree woman, strongCzech/Slovak (Germanic)KataPureHungarianKatalinPureHungarianKatayounLegendary queen name from the ShahnamehPersianKatlaKettle, fierceScandinavianKaushalyaskillful, expertSinhala/SanskritKealohaikaikastrong loveHawaiianKennahandsome, born of fireCelticKennedyhelmeted chiefEnglishKensingtonCynsige's townOld English (place: Kensington, London)Kestoniainvented; evokes 'keystone,' strengthmodern inventedKestrellesmall falconmodern invented (from kestrel)Ketevanuncertain, possibly 'pure'GeorgianKhadijaPremature child, trustworthyArabicKhatunalady, noblewomanGeorgianKhulanwild ass (steppe animal), swift and freeMongolianKim-Ngangold and silverVietnameseKimikoChild of the empress, noble childJapaneseKingaBrave; courageousHungarianKiralady, rulerRomanianKirstinFollower of ChristScottishKirtiFame; glorySanskritKlaudialame, from the Claudius familyPolishKlavdiyalame, from the Claudian clanRussian/LatinKoharJewel; gemArmenianKolfinnadark, fair-hairedOld NorseKonstancjaconstant, steadfastPolishKonstanzesteadfast, constantGermanKremenaflint, strong stoneBulgarianKriemhildmasked battle maidenGermanKristineFollower of ChristArmenianKrystynafollower of ChristPolishKübraGreatest, the eldestTurkishKuiaelder woman, grandmother; wise womanMaoriKundavaiprincess, name of a Chola princessTamilKunigundebrave, family, warGermanKupaianahawonderful, extraordinaryHawaiianKyralord, dark-hairedCelticLachinaland of the lochsCelticLadislavaglorious rulerCzech/Slovak (Slavic)Laniakeaimmense heaven, vast skyHawaiianLarisacitadel, fortressRomanianLasairflameCelticLauralaurelLatinLaurentiafrom Laurentum, laurelLatinLavernagoddess of thieves and merchantsLatinLaviniapurified, woman of RomeLatinLehuaohia lehua blossomHawaiianLeimanaspiritual lei, powerful garlandHawaiianLeonalionessLatinLeopoldinebold peopleGermanicLewisaFrom the Isle of LewisScottishLiBeautiful; strength; plumChineseLibertyfreedomEnglishLigeiaClear-voiced, shrillGreekLilitNight; mysterious beautyArmenianLiliuokalanithe smarting of the royal onesHawaiianLivLife, protectionDutchLoisafamous warrior, from LouisaFilipinoLomondFrom Loch LomondScottishLonginalong-livedPolishLoredanalaurel, victoriousRomanianLotteFree womanDutchLouettafamous warriorAmerican blend of Louise + EttaLouisarenowned warriorGermanLoviisaFinnish form of Louise, renowned warriorFinnishLowrilaurel, victoryWelshLucretiawealth, profitLatinLucreziawealth, profitLatinLudovicaFamous warriorItalianLudwikafamous warriorPolishLuisaFamous warriorPortugueseLuiserenowned warriorGermanLumumbaGifted, talentedEast AfricanLuzvimindacombination of Luzon, Visayas, and MindanaoFilipinoLysandraLiberator of manGreekMaatTruth, balance, and justiceEgyptianMachaplain, fieldCelticMackenzieson of the wise leaderEnglishMacrinalong, slenderGreekMadisonson of Matthew, gift of GodEnglishMaeveShe who intoxicatesIrishMafaldaMighty in battlePortugueseMagaskaweeswift birdSiouxMaiabrave, courageousMaoriMainestrength, mainstayFilipinoMalamato care for, to protectHawaiianMalayafreeFilipinoMalkaqueenHebrewMalkiamy queenHebrewManalAchievement, attainmentArabicManaolanahope, faithHawaiianMandukhainame of a legendary queenMongolianMaralDeer, gazellePersianMarcelayoung warrior, dedicated to MarsCzech/Slovak (Latin)Marcelinelittle warrior; dedicated to MarsFrench/LatinMarceline-Breeof Mars, warlike + hill, strengthLatin/IrishMarceline-Fayeof Mars, warlike + fairyLatin/EnglishMarcelladedicated to Mars, warriorLatinMarcelline-Solof Mars, warlike + sunLatinMarfalady, mistressRussianMargaretpearlGreekMariahvariant of Mary, meaning wished-for child; also honors Mariah CareyHebrewMariannegrace and bitterness combinedFrenchMarlenestar of the sea, high towerGermanMartalady, mistress of the houseCzech/Slovak (Aramaic)MártaLady; mistressHungarianMartinaof Mars, warlikeCzech/Slovak (Latin)Massilafeminine form linked to the Massylii tribeAmazigh/BerberMathildebattle-mightyFrenchMatildaBattle-mightyGermanMatildeMighty in battlePortugueseMaveshe who intoxicatesCelticMaximagreatestLatinMaysaGraceful walk, proud gaitArabicMayureepeacockThaiMbashaFirstbornEast AfricanMeabhshe who intoxicatesCelticMeazaFair one; just oneEthiopian (Amharic)Mechthildpowerful in battleGermanMedeatied to ancient Colchis mythGeorgianMedhaIntellect; wisdomSanskritMeifengBeautiful phoenixChineseMeihuaPlum blossomChineseMeirongBeautiful gloryChineseMeiyingBeautiful and outstandingChineseMelaniaDark, blackItalianMelenaiteTongan form of MillicentTonganMelikeQueenTurkishMelisandestrong in workFrenchMelpomeneTo celebrate with song and dance; muse of tragedyGreekMerjafamous, seaFinnishMerneithBeloved of NeithEgyptianMeseretFoundationEthiopian (Amharic)MicaelaWho is like GodPortugueseMichaelawho is like GodCzech/Slovak (Hebrew)Michalinawho is like GodPolishMichelaWho is like GodItalianMichelewho is like GodFrenchMigdalatowerHebrewMihaelawho is like GodRomanianMildredgentle strengthOld EnglishMillicentstrong in workGermanicMiloslavadear gloryCzech/Slovak (Slavic)Miłosławagracious gloryPolishMilouGentle strengthDutchMiriambitter/belovedHebrewMiroslavagreat glory, peace and gloryCzech/Slovak (Slavic)Moanaocean, deep seaHawaiianMorgreat, tallIrishMoragreatIrishMoraggreat, sunCelticMorriganphantom queen, great queenCelticMulanMagnolia flowerChineseMutMotherEgyptianNaaQueen mother / grandmotherGhanaian (Ga)Nadhirahwarner, one who cautions with careArabic/MalayNafanuaSamoan war goddessSamoanNafisaPrecious, valuableArabicNairaFrom the Armenian highlandsArmenianNairiAncient name for the Armenian highlandsArmenianNamiWaveJapaneseNana YaaRoyal, born on ThursdayGhanaian (Akan)NanehGoddess of wisdom and motherhoodArmenianNaoHonest, straightforwardJapaneseNaokoHonest childJapaneseNarimanFire and light, brave heartEgyptianNaschaowlNavajoNasraVictory, helpSwahili/ArabicNastasiaresurrectionRomanianNatashaborn on Christmas DayRussianNaylaAchieverArabicNealachampionCelticNedaVoice, callPersianNefertitiThe beautiful one has comeEgyptianNehirRiverTurkishNeilaSuccessful, victoriousSwahiliNeithGoddess of war and weavingEgyptianNeryslady, noblewomanWelshNessanot gentle, ambitiousIrishNicoletavictory of the peopleRomanianNigistQueenEthiopian (Amharic)NikeVictoryGreekNikolavictory of the peopleCzech/Slovak (Greek)NikolettaVictory of the peopleHungarianNikolinavictory of the peopleCroatianNiliacronym for eternity of IsraelHebrewNitabearChoctawNizhonibeautifulNavajoNkiruThe future is greaterIgbo/NigerianNnekaMother is supremeIgbo/NigerianNolusindisoMother of salvationXhosaNorbertabright northPolishNorinahonorRomanianNorleakprestige, honorKhmerNubiaLand of goldEgyptianNuneNamed after Saint Nune, apostle to GeorgiaArmenianOctaviaeighthLatinOdaPoint of a spear, wealthScandinavianOdalysWealthy, prosperousGreek (disputed, possibly Germanic-Greek blend)Odessalynlong journeymodern invented (blend of Odessa + Lyn)Odilewealthy, prosperousFrenchOdinamountainNative American (general)Ognishikhaflame of fire, tip of the flameBengali/SanskritOhemaaQueen motherGhanaian (Akan)OhenewaaDaughter of a king / royal womanGhanaian (Akan)OjasviRadiant; full of vigorSanskritOlatzplace name, waveBasqueOlgaholy, blessedCzech/Slovak (Old Norse/Slavic)OlympiaOf OlympusGreekOnatahdaughter of the cornIroquoisOndreawomanly, strongGreekOnnenash treeWelshOnonyomatchless, incomparableBengali/SanskritOrendamagical powerIroquoisOrkneyFrom the seal islandsScottishOrsolalittle bearLatinOrsolyaLittle bearHungarianOtiliaFortunate in battlePortugueseOttaviaEighthItalianOttiliaFortunate in battleItalianOzodafree, pure, independentUzbekPalilanative honeycreeper birdHawaiianPanchaliprincess of Panchala, Draupadi's epithetTamil/SanskritParvathidaughter of the mountains, goddess consort of ShivaTelugu/SanskritParvatiDaughter of the mountainSanskritPatricianoble, patricianLatinPatrycjanoblePolishPauahiconsumed by fire, or made by fireHawaiianPeirongAdmirable gloryChinesePerchuhiProud womanArmenianPerpetuaperpetual, everlastingLatinPerrinerock, stoneFrenchPerrinnelittle rockFrench (variant of Perrine)PersephoneBringer of destruction; goddess of springGreekPersephone-Wilderbringer of destruction + untamedGreek/EnglishPertiwiearth, motherlandJavanese/SanskritPeseshetShe who spreads outEgyptianPetcharatdiamond jewelThaiPetrarock, stoneCzech/Slovak (Greek)Petrínarock, stoneIcelandic form of PetraPetronelarock, stonePolishPetronellaRockDutchPetronilarock, stone (feminine derivative)Croatian/LatinPhilippa-Skyelover of horses + Scottish isle, cloudGreek/ScottishPhumzileShe has come out/restedZulu/XhosaPierretterock, stoneFrenchPiikeawhite cliff, ascend to the whiteHawaiianPilarPillar, supportSpanishPilisiweShe has been healedZuluPilolevuroyal Tongan princess nameTonganPirosRedHungarianPlamenaflameBulgarian/SlavicPoonguzhaliflower-flute girlTamilPraxedesactive, industriousGreekPreslavamost gloriousBulgarianPriscillaAncient, venerableGreek/LatinPrzemysławaclever gloryPolishPurandokhtFull daughter, historic Sassanid queenPersianPuteri Balqisprincess, referring to the Queen of ShebaMalay/ArabicPyropefiery red garnet varietyGreek ('pyropos,' fire-eyed')QaqambileShe shines/is distinguishedXhosaQiRare; outstanding; life energyChineseQistinajustice, fairnessArabic/MalayRacheleweHebrewRadegundcounsel in battleGermanicRadegundesee RadegundGermanicRadosławajoyful gloryPolishRagnhildBattle counselScandinavianRajeshwariqueen, ruling goddessTelugu/SanskritRamonawise protectorRomanianRandiShield, wolfScandinavianRandikagolden victorySinhalaRaniQueenSanskritRaniaQueenly, gazingArabicRannveigStrength of the houseScandinavianRaonaidwise counsel, shieldCelticRatanagem, jewelThaiRavenblackbird, dark hairEnglishRavennaraven, or from the Italian cityLatin/Italian place nameRaynaqueenBulgarian/SlavicRebecato bind, to tieRomanianRebeccato tie/bindHebrewReginaQueenHungarianReignto rule, royalEnglishReinaQueenSpanishReinequeenFrenchRekhetWise woman, learned oneEgyptianRenatarebornCzech/Slovak (Latin)ReneerebornFrenchReygancreative Filipino spelling of ReaganFilipinoRheaFlowing, easeGreekRhiannongreat queen, divine queenCelticRhonwenfair, slender, lanceWelshRiikkaFinnish form of Frederica, peaceful rulerFinnishRimmaapple, from RomeRussian/GreekRinDignified, cold beautyJapaneseRionVillage of dawn, lionJapaneseRionaqueenlyCelticRipsimeAlternate spelling of Hripsime, early Christian martyrArmenianRixtRulerDutchRobertabright fameLatin/GermanicRoksolanafrom Ruthenia (Rus' land)UkrainianRongGlory; flourishingChineseRoniaMighty power (literary)ScandinavianRoqayaTo rise, ascend spirituallyEgyptianRosalind-Wildergentle horse + untamedGerman/EnglishRoswithafamous strengthGermanRouxred-hairedFrenchRubiRubySpanishRuiqiAuspicious and rareChineseRukanSteady, firm foundationArabicRukiaRising, ascendingSwahili/ArabicRuqayyaRising, ascensionArabicRusudanuncertain, royal nameGeorgianSabineSabine womanGermanSabreenPatient oneArabicSaharadesert, great sea of sandArabic (place: the Sahara Desert)Sahasrathousand, abundanceTelugu/SanskritSailajadaughter of the mountainTelugu/SanskritSaioaattempt, endeavorBasqueSalamasinafirst paramount female ruler of SamoaSamoanSalomepeaceFrenchSaloteTongan form of CharlotteTonganSaltanatpower, majesty, sovereigntyKazakhSannalily; defender (form of Susanna/Alexandra)FinnishSarahprincessHebrewSarah Batrisyiaprincess and heroineHebrew-Arabic/MalaySatetGoddess who shoots arrows, guardian of the Nile sourceEgyptianSatyabhamaone whose light is truth; Krishna's wifeTelugu/SanskritSaudaDark-complexioned, beautifulSwahiliScarlettvivid bright red colorEnglish (occupational surname, cloth dyer)Sceolanscholar, of legendCelticScoutone who observesFrench/EnglishSedaVoice; echoArmenianSefuSword, protectorEgyptianSefunmiGod has kept me for wealthYoruba/NigerianSekhmetThe powerful one, lioness goddessEgyptianSelinRushing waterfallTurkishSelvaggiaWild, untamedItalianSenaFame; renownEthiopian (Tigrinya)SenaitOlder; wise oneEthiopian (Tigrinya)Sentaassistant, helperGermanSenulibeautiful, army of graceSinhalaSereypheapfreedom, liberty (feminine form)KhmerSerqetGoddess who lets the throat breatheEgyptianSerwaaA noble, respected womanGhanaian (Akan)Setila RoshanBright shining starPersianSevdaPassionate loveTurkishSeverinestern, severeFrenchSexburgavictory fortressAnglo-SaxonShamsSunArabicSherifatNoble/honorableYoruba/NigerianShetlandFrom the northern islesScottishShifrabeautiful, to improveHebrewShirafkanLion-hearted, brave onePersianSiddhiSpiritual accomplishment; perfectionSanskritSieglindevictory, gentleGermanSierramountain range, saw-toothed ridgeSpanish (place: mountain range)SietskeVictory of the peopleDutchSigneNew victoryScandinavianSignhildNew victory battleScandinavianSignyNew victoryScandinavianSignýnew victoryOld NorseSigridBeautiful victoryOld NorseSigynVictorious girlfriendScandinavianSiiriFinnish form of Sigrid, beautiful victoryFinnishSimonaone who hears, God has heardCzech/Slovak (Hebrew)Simoneone who hearsFrenchSimretVictory; successEthiopian (Amharic)SinkineshYou are gold / preciousEthiopian (Amharic)SiriBeautiful victoryOld NorseSirikitglory, fameThaiSisuinner strength, determinationFinnishSitaFurrow; goddess of the earthSanskritSivagamiconsort of Shiva, one with graceful bodyTamilSivmeynew lion, new beginningKhmerSlavenaglorious oneSlavicSlavicaglory, glorious oneCroatianSlávkagloryCzech/Slovak (Slavic)Slavyanaglory, of the Slavic peopleSlavicSławomirafamous peacePolishSloanewarrior, raiderEnglishSnorraFeminine of Snorri, attackScandinavianSolangesolemn, dignifiedFrenchSolborgSun fortressScandinavianSolveigHouse strengthOld NorseSong-yiPine treeKoreanSosinaRoot; foundation of familyEthiopian (Amharic)Spartasown land; warrior cityGreek (place: ancient Sparta)Sreyleakprestigious girlKhmerSreypichdiamond girlKhmerStanislavato become gloriousCzech/Slovak (Slavic)Stanisławato become gloriousPolishSteinunnstone, love of stoneOld NorseSumayaHigh status, elevatedArabicSustrairootBasqueSydneywide meadowEnglishSzandraDefender of the peopleHungarianTabiaCharacter, dispositionSwahiliTabiryDaughter of the lionessEgyptianTadelechShe has grown / matured wellEthiopian (Amharic)Tae-yeonGreat and beautifulKoreanTagelditqueenAmazigh/BerberTaguhiQueen; princessArmenianTahminehA warrior princess in the ShahnamehPersianTalarBlooming; flourishingArmenianTalinFrom the town of Talin, ArmeniaArmenianTallulahleaping waterChoctawTamathunderboltNative American (general)TamarPalm tree; date palmArmenianTamaradate palm treeHebrewTamurthomeland, landAmazigh/BerberTanwenwhite fire, blessed fireWelshTarynthunder, rocky hillWelshTatevGive wings; named after Tatev MonasteryArmenianTaweretThe great one, hippopotamus goddessEgyptianTejasviBrilliant; radiant with energySanskritTelmaWill, desirePortugueseTemperancemoderation, self-restraintEnglishTerraearthLatinTessHarvesterGreekThalassaSeaGreek
Strong boy names
Aadhavanthe sunTamilAariffknowledgeable, expertArabic/MalayAarneEagleFinnishAarnoWise, eagle-likeFinnishAaroEagle, high mountainFinnishAaronMountain of strengthHebrewAarteagle powerDutchAatuNoble, distinguishedFinnishAbdirahmanservant of the Most MercifulSomali/ArabicAbdiweliservant of the GuardianSomali/ArabicAbebeHe has floweredEthiopian (Amharic)AbhiFearlessSanskritAbhirampleasing, delightfulTelugu/SanskritAbiyGreat, vastEthiopian (Amharic)Absalomfather of peaceHebrewAceunity, one; excellentLatinAcheampongOne who gathers a community; builder of unityAkan (Ghanaian)AchillePain, distress (heroic warrior)FrenchAchillespain, or embodiment of the people's griefGreekActaeoneagle man, hunter of the wild skyGreekActinolitedark green ray-shaped crystalGreek ('aktis,' ray, for its ray-like crystals')AdalbertNoble and brightGermanAdarkwaOne who is honored by the communityAkan (Ghanaian)AdeCrown, royaltyYoruba/NigerianAdebowaleCrown/royalty has returned home to meet wealthYoruba/NigerianAdegokeCrown is exalted / royal one is raised highYoruba/NigerianAdekunleCrown fills the house with honorYoruba/NigerianAdenfireSomaliAderfifreedom, libertyAmazigh/BerberAdewaleCrown/royalty has come homeYoruba/NigerianAdeyemiThe crown suits me / royalty befits meYoruba/NigerianAdhamblack, dark-complexionedArabicAdhityathe sunJavanese/SanskritAdhyaksasupreme, prosecutor/leader of justiceSanskrit/IndonesianAdigunThe crown/royal one is upright/straightYoruba/NigerianAdiljust, fairArabicAdisakGreat powerThaiAdisornGreat creationThaiAdnansettler, one who is contentArabicAdofoWarriorEast African crossoverAdonislord, beautyGreekAdorjandark one, from AdriaHungarianAdriaanfrom the Adriatic SeaDutchAdrianOf Hadria; The dark oneSpanishAdrianofrom the Adriatic SeaItalianAduseiWise and steady leaderAkan (Ghanaian)AdvikUniqueSanskritAeneaspraised oneGreekAengustrue vigorCelticAfastorm, hurricaneSamoanAfonsoNoble and readyPortugueseAgamemnonresolute, steadfastGreekAgerzamlionAmazigh/BerberAgniFireSanskritAgnibhoborn of fire, radiant as flameBengali/SanskritAguellidkingAmazigh/BerberAguinaldoNamed after President Emilio AguinaldoFilipinoAgulmimlake (place-linked given name)Amazigh/BerberAgyeiRelated to royalty; nobleAkan (Ghanaian)AgyemanOne who saves or helps the nationAkan (Ghanaian)AgyuLegendary Manobo epic heroFilipinoAhandouslinked to a folkloric mountain guardian figureAmazigh/BerberAhenkorahOne descended from a royal chiefAkan (Ghanaian)AhigaHe fightsNative American (Navajo)Ahmadmost praisedArabicAhmedHighly praisedEgyptian/ArabicAhmetPraiseworthyTurkishAhmoseBorn of the moonEgyptianAhtiGod of the seaFinnishAidanLittle fireIrishAidenlittle fireCelticAidoneusthe unseen, reverentGreekAilinLittle rockIrishAimantrustworthy, blessedArabic/MalayAimarStrong; possibly related to power/mightBasqueAinadtraditional masculine name, regional Rif originAmazigh/BerberAinārsunique meaning, from 'ainava' (landscape/scene)LatvianAiresOf Ares, warlikePortugueseAiseaTongan form of IsaiahTonganAitorLegendary patriarch of the BasquesBasqueAitzolRocky place / possibly linked to 'aitz' (rock)BasqueAivarsarmy peaceLatvianAjaxeagle, mighty oneGreekAjayUnconquerable, invincibleSanskritAjayiBorn face-down / one who overcomes trouble at birthYoruba/NigerianAkaraMine of treasure, abundantThaiAkash ReddyskyTelugu/SanskritAkinBrave, hero, warriorYoruba/NigerianAkinolaBrave one has wealth/honorYoruba/NigerianAkoswhite falconHungarianAkselfather of peaceScandinavianAkseliFather of peaceFinnishAksillion cub, young lionAmazigh/BerberAlanhandsome / little rockScottishAlaricruler of allGermanAlaric-Solruler of all + sunGermanic/LatinAlastairdefender of the peopleScottish/GreekAlaudeenheight of the faithTamil (Muslim)AlazarGod has helped (form of Eleazar)Ethiopian (Amharic)AlbrechtNoble and brightGermanAlcott-Baneold cottage + slayer, destroyerEnglishAlderoldGermanAldericold rulerGermanicAlderidgealder tree ridgeEnglishAldricold rulerGermanicAlecudefender of the peopleRomanianAlejandroDefender of menSpanishAlekodefender of mankind (form of Alexander)GeorgianAleksandardefender of mankindSlavicAleksanderDefender of mankindPolishAleksanteriDefender of mankindFinnishAleksiDefender of mankindFinnishAlessandroDefender of the peopleItalianAlessiodefender, helperItalianAlexanderdefender of menGreekAlexandreDefender of mankindFrenchAlexandrudefender of the peopleRomanianAlexedefenderRomanianAlexeidefender of mankindRussianAlexiosdefenderGreekAlexisHelper, defenderFrenchAlfiewise counselorEnglishAlfonsonoble and eagerItalianAlfredwise counselorOld EnglishAlfredoWise counselorFilipinoAlibeknoble lord Ali, exalted masterKazakhAlikhannoble khan, exalted rulerKazakhAlimjansoul of knowledge, learned soulUzbek/KazakhAlisherlion of Ali, brave leaderUzbekAlistairdefender of the peopleCelticAlistair-Reeddefender of men + river plantScottish/EnglishAljažnoble, form of Aleksander/AlenkaSlovenianAlkınFame, glory of the heroTurkishAllegrobrisk, lively (musical tempo)ItalianAlmasdiamondKazakh/UzbekAlonsoNoble and readySpanishAlonzonoble and readySpanish variant of AlfonsoAlpHero, brave warriorTurkishAlparslanHeroic lionTurkishAlperBrave heroTurkishAltairthe flying eagle; bright star in AquilaArabicAlttiNoble, brightFinnishAlvaroAll-guarding, cautiousSpanishAmadiFreeborn, rejoicingIgbo/NigerianAmaiurPlace name; linked to the historic town of Amaiur/MayaBasqueAmalrajpure kingTamil (Christian)Amandusworthy of loveLatinAmankwahOne from a prosperous or peaceful nationAkan (Ghanaian)AmaruSerpent (Quechua/Andean)SpanishAmastanprotectorAmazigh/Berber (Tuareg)AmbrosiusimmortalLatinAmbrusimmortalHungarianAmenemhatAmun is at the forefrontEgyptianAmenhotepAmun is satisfiedEgyptianAmirprince, commanderArabicAmiraliprince; exalted commander (compound)Persian/ArabicAmiramMy people are exaltedHebrewAmiriPrince, commanderSwahiliAmirouchetraditional Kabyle name, associated with a national heroAmazigh/BerberAmirulleader, princeArabic/MalayAmmarlong-lived, one who buildsArabic/MalayAmnatAuthority, powerThaiAmoakoOne who arrives to gather strengthAkan (Ghanaian)AmosCarried by GodHebrewAmramExalted peopleHebrewAmsawadtraditional masculine name, regional Atlas originAmazigh/BerberAmunThe hidden oneEgyptianAmundawe, wonder protectorScandinavianAnanEndless, eternalThaiAnantasakEndless powerThaiAnanthaendless, infiniteTelugu/SanskritAnastasresurrectionUkrainian/GreekAnatoliysunrise, from the eastUkrainian/GreekAnderManly, strong (Basque form of Andrew)BasqueAndersManlyScandinavianAndoniWorthy of praise (Basque form of Anthony)BasqueAndranikFirst-born; also honors General Andranik OzanianArmenianAndrasmanly, braveHungarianAndražmanly, form of AndrewGreek via SlovenianAndréManly, bravePortugueseAndreasstrong, manlyGreekAndreimanly, braveRomanianAndrejmanly, braveSlovakAndresManly, braveFilipinoAndrewManly and strongGreekAndrijamanly, brave (form of Andrew)CroatianAndrismanly, brave (form of Andrew)LatvianAndriymanly, braveUkrainianAndrzejManly, bravePolishAneurintruly golden; honorableWelshAng Duongroyal historic nameKhmerAngkorholy city, capitalKhmerAngshumanthe sun, one with radiant raysBengali/SanskritAngusone strengthCelticAnibalGrace of BaalPortugueseAnirbaneternal flame, undying lightBengali/SanskritAnjaneyason of Anjana, another name for HanumanTelugu/SanskritAnkushelephant goad, one who restrains and guidesBengali/SanskritAnluanGreat warrior, heroIrishAnsahGuardian; watchful oneAkan (Ghanaian)Ansgarspear of GodGermanicAntepraiseworthy, worthy of praiseCroatianAnteroManly, braveFinnishAnthonyPriceless oneLatinAntonimuthupearl of Anthony, devoted to St. AnthonyTamil (Christian)Antoninopriceless, worthy of praiseItalianAntonioPricelessItalianAntoniusPriceless, of inestimable worthLatinAntranigFirstborn; variant of AndranikArmenianAnttiManly, braveFinnishAnttonWorthy of praise (Basque form of Anthony)BasqueAntwiOne who values integrity and honestyAkan (Ghanaian)AnubisJackal-headed god of the deadEgyptianAnurakConservation, protectorThaiAnzarrain, and the name of the Amazigh rain godAmazigh/BerberAnžeGod is gracious, form of Andrew/JohnSlovenianAnzelmDivine helmet, protectionPolishAnzorvariant honoring ancient roots; strong-willedPersianAodhFireIrishAphichaiGreat victoryThaiAphivornprosperous developmentKhmerApolinarioBelonging to ApolloFilipinoApolloDestroyer or bright oneGreekAppiahOne who is dependable; wall of supportAkan (Ghanaian)Aqilintelligent, wiseArabic/MalayAragorncreated by J.R.R. TolkienInvented/EnglishAramExalted; from Aram, legendary Armenian kingArmenianAramazdNamed for Aramazd, chief god of the pre-Christian Armenian pantheonArmenianArashlegendary archer heroPersianArataFresh/NewJapaneseArcherbowmanEnglishArchiluncertain, ancient royal nameGeorgianArdaFlag bearer, idealTurkishArdeshirkingdom of righteousnessPersianArendeagleDutchAresgod of warGreekArgazman, strong manAmazigh/BerberArgusbright, shining, watchfulGreekAriavLion of rainHebrewArihantConqueror of inner enemies, a liberated soul in Jain traditionSanskritArikichief, high-ranking leaderMaoriAriobarsvariant tied to noble lineagePersianAristideBest, excellentFrenchAristidesson of the bestGreekAristotlethe best purposeGreekAritzOak treeBasqueAriunboldpure steelMongolianArjanfrom the Adriatic SeaDutchArjunBright or shiningSanskritArkosun, ray of lightBengali/SanskritArmandSoldier, army manFrenchArmenMan of Armenia; national identity nameArmenianArnavOcean, seaSanskritArneeagleScandinavianArnoldEagle rulerGermanAronexalted, mountain of strengthHungarianAroudjtraditional masculine name, regionalAmazigh/BerberArpadbarley, seedHungarianArshakNamed for the Arshakuni royal dynastyArmenianArtashesNamed for Artaxias, founder of an Armenian dynastyArmenianArtemunharmed, healthyRussianArthurbear manCelticArttuBear, nobleFinnishArturNoble; bear-like strengthArmenianArturoBear man; NobleSpanishArulmozhivarmangracious-worded king, refers to Raja Raja Chola ITamilArvoWorth, valueFinnishAryanoble, honorableSanskritAryanNoble or warriorSanskritAryasatyanoble truthJavanese/SanskritAryonoble; AryanPersianAsamoahOne who gathers wealth; prosperousAkan (Ghanaian)Asgerspear of the godsScandinavianAshfordford by the ash treesEnglishAshkiiBoyNative American (Navajo)AshotNamed for a dynasty of Armenian kingsArmenianAshrafmost honorable, nobleArabicAshtonAsh tree townEnglishAshwinStar, one who possesses horsesSanskritAshworthash tree enclosureEnglishAskararmy, warrior, protectorKazakh/ArabicAslanlionTurkishAsparuhpossibly 'warrior' or from ancient Bulgar royal lineageBulgar (Old Turkic/Bulgarian)AssefaHe has increased/spreadEthiopian (Amharic)Astraeusgod of stars and dusk; father of the windsGreekAteşFireTurkishAthanasiusimmortalGreekAtharvFirst VedaSanskritAtillaLittle father, warrior kingTurkishAtlasto endure, bear the heavensGreekAtticusMan of AtticaLatinAttilalittle fatherHungarianAttiliofather's prideItalianAtumThe complete one, creator godEgyptianAugustinegreat, venerableLatinAugustusGreat, venerableLatinAulayforefather's descendantScottishAurelianGoldenLatinAurelio-Vancegolden + thresher, marshlandLatin/FrenchAureliusGoldenLatinAustingreat, magnificent (from Augustine)Latin/English (place: Austin, Texas)Axelfather of peaceScandinavianAxinitesharp brown-violet crystalGreek ('axe,' for its blade-like crystal shape)Ayadsupport, strengthAmazigh/BerberAyeleHe has been seen / watchfulEthiopian (Amharic)AymericRuler of work, industriousFrenchAyradlionAmazigh/BerberAyubuPatience, perseverance (Swahili form of Job)East African/BiblicalAzariahGod has helpedHebrewAzhagappanlord of beautyTamilAzizmighty, cherishedArabicBabaklittle father; belovedPersianBadaSeaKoreanBaffoeVariant of Baffour; unifying leaderAkan (Ghanaian)BaffourA leader who unites the peopleAkan (Ghanaian)Bagasstrong, healthyJavaneseBagratgranted by God (Persian root)GeorgianBahodirhero, valiant warriorUzbekBahountraditional Amazigh masculine name, regional originAmazigh/BerberBahramvictory; god of war and victoryPersianBakaripromising or successfulSwahiliBalabhadrastrong and blessed, another name for BalaramaTelugu/SanskritBaldurbold, princeOld NorseBaldwinBold friendGermanBalfourvillage of pastureScottishBalogunWar chief, military commanderYoruba/NigerianBalthasarBaal protects the kingBabylonian/biblicalBalthazarBaal protects the kingBabylonianBankoleBuild a house with me / help me build a homeYoruba/NigerianBao LongPrecious dragonVietnameseBaptisteto dipGreekBarakLightningHebrewBarasaCouncil, meeting placeLuhyaBarbarosRedbeard (legendary admiral epithet)TurkishBarclaybirch tree meadowScottishBardprotector, defenderScandinavianBardiamajestic; exaltedPersianBarlowbarley hillEnglishBarnabusson of encouragementHebrewBarnabus-Reyesson of consolation + kingsAramaic/SpanishBaronnobleman, warriorFrenchBarrea traditional Somali surname turned given nameSomaliBarrettStrength of a bearEnglishBarrett-Cruzbear strength + crossGermanic/SpanishBarringtonfrom Barrington estateEnglishBarrington-Colebarley settlement + coal, darkEnglishBarrowhill or burial mound, also a northern coastal townEnglishBarrySharp, pointed, spearIrishBartson of the earthDutchBartholomewson of Talmai, farmerAramaicBartholomew-Ashson of Talmai + ash treeAramaic/EnglishBartłomiejSon of Talmai, farmerPolishBartoszSon of the furrows, farmerPolishBartuStrong, firm heroTurkishBarunagod of the seaJavanese/SanskritBarzillaimade of ironHebrewBaskingly, royalDutchBasarabfounding dynasty nameRomanianBaselBrave, courageousEgyptian/ArabicBaskorosunJavanese/SanskritBasquiatsurname of artist Jean-Michel BasquiatFrench/HaitianBastiaanvenerable, reveredDutchBastianvenerableGreekBastienRevered, venerableFrenchBataarheroMongolianBatbayarstrong joyMongolianBatuFirm, strong, braveTurkishBatuhanStrong ruler, hero khanTurkishBatzorigfirm courageMongolianBauyrzhanwarm-hearted brother, kin soulKazakhBayaniHeroFilipinoBazkingly, royalAustralian/EnglishBearbear, the animalEnglishBeauregardbeautiful glance/viewFrenchBeckettbee cottage; small streamEnglishBeckett-Roanbeehive + small red-haired oneEnglish/IrishBeckhamHomestead by the streamEnglishBediakoOne who builds; warrior who returnsAkan (Ghanaian)Bedřichpeaceful rulerCzechBedrosRock; Armenian form of PeterArmenianBeglarprince, lord (Persian-derived title name)GeorgianBehnamgood name; good reputationPersianBehzadwell-born; noble by birthPersianBeibaryspeaceful leopard, calm rulerKazakhBekServant, morning starEgyptianBekarysmaster of purity, noble and pureKazakhBekbolatbecome a lord of steel, steel-strong lordKazakhBekirEarly riser, first-bornTurkishBekmuratlord's wish fulfilled, blessed lordUzbek/KazakhBeksultanlord sultan, noble rulerKazakhBekzatnoble-born, of good lineageKazakhBekzhansoul of the lord, noble soulKazakhBekzodnoble-born, born of the lordUzbekBelalMoisture, waterEgyptian/ArabicBelarminoWell-armed, warlikePortugueseBelayHe has surpassed, gone aboveEthiopian (Amharic)BeleteHe has won/succeededEthiopian (Amharic)BeltranBright raven (Basque form of Bertrand)BasqueBeltzaBlackBasqueBenSonHebrewBeñatBrave as a bear (Basque form of Bernard)BasqueBenešblessedCzechBenignoKind, gentleFilipinoBennettBlessedEnglishBeomgyuStandard and ruleKoreanBeowulfbee wolf, bearNorseBerikstrong, firm, steadfastKazakhBerislavone who gathers gloryCroatianBerkSolid, firmTurkishBernardbrave as a bearDutchBernardobrave as a bearItalianBernhardBrave as a bearGermanBertalanson of Talmai, hill/furrowHungarianBertholdBright rulerGermanBertiebright, famousGermanBertrandBright ravenFrenchBertrand-Colebright raven + coal, darkGermanic/EnglishBerwynfair-headed; blessed summitWelshBesarionuncertain, classic formal nameGeorgianBetelgeusearmpit of the giant; red supergiant star in OrionArabicBhagatDevotee, worshipperPunjabiBhanukasunSinhala/SanskritBharatCherished, beloved; the ancient name for IndiaSanskritBharathirasanhonoring poet BharathiyarTamilBhargavdescendant of sage Bhrigu, radiantTelugu/SanskritBhaskarsun, giver of lightTelugu/SanskritBhekumuziWatch over the home/familyZuluBhumibolStrength of the landThaiBidiiDiligence, hard workSwahiliBidyutlightning, electricityBengali/SanskritBidzilHe is strongNative American (Navajo)Bidzinauncertain, noble family nameGeorgianBijanhero; legendary warrior princePersianBikendiConquering (Basque form of Vincent)BasqueBikramvalor, prowess, courageBengali/SanskritBilea traditional Somali given nameSomaliBimamighty, tremendousJavanese/SanskritBirchbirch treeEnglishBistredark brown soot-derived pigmentFrench (origin uncertain, wood-soot pigment)BittorVictor, conqueror (Basque form of Victor)BasqueBjarkelittle bearScandinavianBjarnibearOld NorseBjornBearOld NorseBlackwooddark forestEnglishBlažstammerer (form of Blaise)CroatianBlazefire, flameEnglishBloodstonedark green stone flecked with redEnglish (gemstone)Bluessoulful musical genre rooted in African American historyAmericanBlyTallNative American (Apache)BoakyeOne of a prosperous, high-standing houseAkan (Ghanaian)BoatengOne who is deposited or set down; steadfastAkan (Ghanaian)Boazstrength, swiftnessDutchBodiemessenger, near coastal California ghost townEnglishBogartModern invented nameFilipinoBojanbattle, fighterSlavicBolajiMeet wealth with honorYoruba/NigerianBoldbaatarfirm heroMongolianBoleslavgreater gloryCzechBoleslawgreat glorySlavicBolesławGreat gloryPolishBomaniWarrior, mighty soldierEast AfricanBominProtecting the peopleKoreanBondopet form, folk casual nameGeorgianBonifacioGood fateFilipinoBonsuWhale; something vast and greatAkan (Ghanaian)Boonegood, blessingFrench/EnglishBopharithpowerful flowerKhmerBoraStorm, north windTurkishBoreycity, townshipKhmerBorisfighter, wolfSlavicBorivojefighter, one who battlesSerbianBornabattle, fighter (old Croatian duke's name)CroatianBoštjanvenerable, form of SebastianLatin via SlovenianBostonSt. Botolph's townOld English (place: Boston, Massachusetts)Boswickdwelling by the woodEnglishBotanPeony flowerJapaneseBotolphboat-help / herald wolfAnglo-SaxonBotondstrong, sturdyHungarianBoudjemaaborn on Friday; father of the gathering dayAmazigh/BerberBoutrosRock, stoneEgyptian/CopticBouzidtraditional patronymic, 'father of Zid/increase'Amazigh/BerberBoyanbattle, fighterBulgarian/SlavicBoydyellow-hairedCelticBožidargift of GodCroatianBrackendonfern hillmodern invented (English blend)Brackstonbracken townmodern invented (surname-style)Bradenbroad hillside, salmonCelticBramraven, father of manyCelticBranimirdefender of peaceCroatianBrankoto defend, glory-defenderSlavicBrantleyfire clearing, but softened by nautical useEnglishBratislavbrother's glorySlavicBratomyrpeace among brothersUkrainian/SlavicBravecourageousEnglishBraydenbroad hill, descendant of BradanIrishBreckenbracken fern, wild sky-meadow terrainEnglishBrendanprince, stinking hairCelticBrenmoorraven of the moormodern invented (blend of Brendan + Moor)BrennanLittle raven, princeIrishBriannoble, strongCelticBricespeckled / swiftScottishBrocbadgerScottishBrockbadgerEnglishBroderickson of the brave, broad ridgeCelticBrodieditch / muddy placeScottishBronisławGlorious weapon, defenderPolishBrucefrom the brushwood thicketCelticBrunoBrown; Armor or protectionSpanishBruno Vittoriobrown-haired victorItalianBrutusHeavy, dull (later associated with courage)LatinBrycespeckled, swiftCelticBuadhachVictoriousIrishBuchananhouse of the canonScottishBuddhikarelated to wisdom, awakenedSinhala/SanskritBudimanwise, virtuous manJavanese/SanskritBuğraMale camel, powerful titleTurkishBundokMountainFilipinoBunroeunprosperous meritKhmerBunthoeunabundant meritKhmerBunthornmerit, blessing givenKhmerBurakLightning, shiningTurkishBurkhardStrong as a castleGermanBusterone who breaksEnglishBuwanekalord of the world, universal rulerSinhalaBwanaMaster, respected manSwahiliByambasurenSaturn-born, protectorMongolianByronCattle shed; barnEnglishByzantiumdeep purple imperial colorNamed for the ancient city ByzantiumCabdinasirservant of the Helper/Victorious OneSomali/ArabicCabdiraxmanservant of the Most MercifulSomali/ArabicCabdulleservant of AllahSomali/ArabicCadanbattleWelshCadellbattle spiritWelshCadeyrnbattle kingWelshCadfaelbattle princeWelshCadfanbattle peakWelshCadocbattle, keenCelticCaelslender, victory of the peopleCelticCahalbattle, powerful in battleCelticCairejoice; celebrateWelshCairnpile of stones / memorial markerScottishCaiusrejoiceLatinCakrawheel, disc, energy centerSanskritCaldwellCold springEnglishCalebwholeheartedHebrewCallahanbright-headed, strifeCelticCallanbattle, rockCelticCallowayfrom the stony placeEnglish (surname, from Galloway)Callum-Westdove + western directionScottish/EnglishCamdenwinding valleyCelticCanaanlowland, promised landHebrew (place: the biblical Promised Land)Canyondeep valley, gorgeSpanishCaradogbeloved; amiableWelshCardinalvivid red bird and church colorLatin ('cardo,' hinge, principal')CarlosFree manFilipinoCarrickrockCelticCarsonson of the marsh-dwellersCelticCashmoney, from Old French 'caisse'EnglishCasimir-Onyxproclaims peace + black gemstoneSlavic/GreekCassian-Bluehollow, empty + color blueLatin/EnglishCassioVain, hollow reedLatinCassiteritedark lustrous tin ore crystalGreek (named for tin, 'kassiteros')CassiusVain, empty (later, hollow reed)LatinCassius-Wildervain, empty + untamedLatin/EnglishCastellankeeper of the castlemodern invented (from medieval title)Castlefordford by the castleEnglishCastorbeaver, shiningGreekCathalBattle rulerIrishCatoWise, all-knowingLatinCavanHandsomeIrishCawleydescendant of the heroScottishCedduncertain, ancient short-formAnglo-SaxonCedricbounty, war chiefCelticCellodeep-toned stringed instrumentItalianCeolwulfkeel wolf / ship wolfAnglo-SaxonCesarLong-haired, rulerFilipinoCesarelong-haired, from CaesarItalianCesurBrave, courageousTurkishCezarlong-haired, emperorRomanianCezaryLong-haired, from CaesarPolishChabukiyoung horseman, cavalierGeorgianChadwarlike, battleAnglo-SaxonChadwickWarrior's townEnglishChaiwatProgressive victoryThaiChaiyaVictoryThaiChaiyoCheer, hooray, victoryThaiChakritRuler, sovereignThaiChamathone who brings prosperitySinhalaChangminProsperous and cleverKoreanChanwooBright and outstandingKoreanChanyeolBright and passionateKoreanChanzoSource, origin, beginningSwahiliChaowalitLord, princeThaiCharanfeet (as in divine feet), one who walksTelugu/SanskritCharithagood character, virtuous conductSinhala/SanskritCharoenProsperous, flourishingThaiChartchaiNational victoryThaiChasehunterEnglishChatchaiVictorious manThaiChatriWarrior, knightThaiChatsworthCeatt's enclosureEnglishChaunceychancellor, church officialEnglishChayapolPowerful victoryThaiChaytonFalconNative American (Lakota Sioux)Chellappanbeloved lord/fatherTamilChengto accomplish; sincereChineseCheranof the Chera dynastyTamilChesmuGrittyNative American (Hopi)Chesterfortress, walled townOld EnglishCheveyoSpirit warriorNative American (Hopi)ChienWarrior, fighterVietnameseChikaraPower, strengthJapaneseChikeGod's power / strength of GodIgbo/NigerianChinbatstrong as a wolfMongolianChinggisoceanic, universal rulerMongolianChinhRighteous, correct, uprightVietnameseChinzorigwolf courageMongolianCholanof the Chola dynastyTamilChonowolfMongolianChristophBearer of christGermanChristopheBearer of ChristFrenchChristopherBearer of ChristGreekChristosanointed, follower of ChristGreekChrodegangfamous spearFrankishChuanqilegend; legendary taleChineseChuiLeopardSwahiliChukwuemekaGod has done great thingsIgbo/NigerianChuluunstoneMongolianCianancient, enduringCelticCigea traditional Somali given nameSomaliCihanWorld, universeTurkishCihangirWorld conquerorTurkishCinnabarvivid red mercury oreGreek ('kinnabari')CiroSun, throneLatin (via Greek/Persian)ClancyRed-haired warriorIrishClaudelame, but also linked to greatness through Claude MonetFrenchClayearthy materialEnglishCledwynblessed swordWelshCletussummoned, illustriousGreekCliffsteep rock faceEnglishClydewarm, sunny riverScottishCobaltdeep intense blue colorGerman ('kobold,' goblin)CochiseHaving the quality of oakNative American (Chiricahua Apache)Codrinof the forestRomanianCoenbold, braveDutchColeSwarthyEnglishColinyoung pup, victorious peopleCelticColoradoRed-colored landNative American-influenced (Spanish/place)Coltyoung horseEnglishColtonCoal townEnglishConallstrong wolfCelticConanlittle wolf, high, mightyCelticConcordharmony, agreementLatinConnorLover of houndsIrishConorLover of houndsIrishConstantinSteadfast, constantFrenchConstantinesteadfast, constantGreekConstantinoSteadfast, constantPortugueseCopelandsurname sometimes linked to astronomy tributesEnglishCorbinalravenmodern invented (from Corbin, raven)Cordovandeep rich reddish-brown leather colorNamed for Cordoba, SpainCorentinStorm, hurricaneFrenchCorentynhurricane, stormBreton/French (variant of Corentin)Cormac-Delaneycharioteer's son + dark challengerIrishCornelhorn, strengthRomanianCornelishornDutchCorneliuhorn, strengthRomanianCorneliusHornLatinCornelius-Rayhorn + beam of lightLatin/EnglishCorradobrave counselItalianCorvaxraven-likemodern invented (from Latin corvus, raven)CorvinravenLatin/HungarianCorvusraven, sky-dark bird constellationLatinCorwin-Ashheart's friend + ash treeOld French/EnglishCorwynnfair heartmodern invented (English blend of Cor + Gwyn)Cosmasorder, harmonyGreekCostachesteadfast, constantRomanianCostelsteadfast, constantRomanianCostinsteadfast, constantRomanianCraigcrag, rockCelticCranecrane, tall wading birdEnglishCristianofollower of ChristItalianCristobalBearer of ChristSpanishCruzcrossSpanishCsabashepherdHungarianCtiborone who fights for honorCzechCtibor Radimhonorable joyful counselCzechCtibor Vladimírhonorable ruler of peaceCzechCtiradhonor and counselCzechCtirad Bohumilhonorable counsel, loved by GodCzechCtirad Otakarhonorable glory guardianCzechCtirad Vojtěchhonor and counsel, consoled soldierCzechCuongStrong, prosperousVietnameseCurranhero, championCelticCustódioGuardianPortugueseCylord, sunPersian/EnglishCygnusswan; a northern constellationGreekCynanchief; leaderWelshCyriacusbelonging to the LordGreekCyrylLordly, masterfulPolishCzesławTo honor, glorifyPolishDaahirpure, cleanSomali/ArabicDabulamanziOne who parts the watersZuluDaehanGreat KoreaKoreanDaehwiGreat brightnessKoreanDaesungGreat achievementKoreanDaichiGreat land, great wisdomJapaneseDaikiGreat radiance/Great spiritJapaneseDaisukeGreat help, great assistanceJapaneseDaltonValley townEnglishDamascuswell-watered landSemitic (place: Damascus, Syria)Damianto tame, subdueGreekDamianoto tame, subdueItalianDamienTo tame, subdueFrenchDamithone who tames, self-controlledSinhalaDamjanto tame, form of DamianGreek via SlovenianDanjudgeRomanianDanefrom DenmarkEnglishDangWorthy, to riseVietnameseDanialGod is my judgeHebrew/MalayDanial RayyanGod is my judge, gate of paradiseHebrew-Arabic/MalayDanieleGod is my judgeItalianDanijelGod is my judgeCroatianDanishknowledge, wisdomPersian/MalayDanish Haqimiwise and judicious knowledgePersian-Arabic/MalayDanquahOne who leads with wisdomAkan (Ghanaian)DanteEnduringItalianDanubow, wealthJavanese/SanskritDanushkaskilled archer, one with a bowSinhala/SanskritDariopossessing goodness, wealthyItalianDariuspossessor of goodness; upholder of goodPersianDariuszPossessor of goodPolishDarkoFirm; braveAkan (Ghanaian)DarraghOak treeIrishDasanLeader of the packNative American (Pomo)Dashswift, quickAmericanDashiellFrom the French 'de Chiel'EnglishDashzevegflourishing fortuneMongolianDatAchievement, successVietnameseDatuChieftain, leaderFilipinoDauletwealth, fortune, stateKazakhDaurenepoch, era, of the golden ageKazakhDawidBelovedPolishDevirtue; moral characterChineseDebjitone who has conquered the gods, victoriousBengali/SanskritDecebalstrong as ten menRomanianDechaPower, mightThaiDeclanFull of goodnessIrishDejanactive, deedSerbianDelunvirtuous logic; moral orderChineseDemetriosfollower of DemeterGreekDemetriusFollower of DemeterGreekDemirIronTurkishDenebtail of the swan; bright star in CygnusArabicDentonValley townEnglishDerejeHis rank/levelEthiopian (Amharic)Dermotfree from envyCelticDesmondfrom South MunsterCelticDetlefPeople's heirGermanDevanayagamlord of the godsTamilDevarajking of godsTelugu/SanskritDevinderpalProtector of Indra's realmPunjabiDevrajKing of the godsSanskritDevrimRevolutionTurkishDewittthe white oneDutchDexterDyer of cloth; right-handedEnglishDhanukaarcher, bow-bearerSinhala/SanskritDharmarighteous duty, cosmic lawSanskritDheerajpatience, courageTelugu/SanskritDhruvFixed, unwavering, the pole starSanskritDhuuxmarrow, essenceSomaliDiamantinoDiamond-like, unbreakablePortugueseDiasstrong, powerful (from Persian 'diaz')KazakhDiasporecolor-changing gem that shifts under lightGreek ('diaspeirein,' to scatter')Diederikruler of the peopleDutchDiegoSupplanter; Saint JamesSpanishDieterPeople's warriorGermanDietmarFamous peopleGermanDietrichRuler of the peopleGermanDigalea Somali sub-clan and given nameSomaliDigbysettlement by the ditchEnglishDikembeTraditional name, honored oneEast African/CongoleseDimitrifollower of Demeter, goddess of the harvestGreekDimitrijefollower of DemeterSerbian (Greek root)DinEarthThaiDineshlord of the day, sunSinhala/SanskritDinganeThe seekerZuluDingizweSeeker of the nationZuluDinmukhamedfaith of Muhammad, devout believerKazakh/ArabicDinolittle swordItalianDiogoSupplanterPortugueseDiomasachProudIrishDiosdadoGift of GodFilipinoDirekGreat, prominentThaiDiriyeone who leads or foundsSomaliDirkruler of the peopleDutchDjangoI awakeRomaniDjordjefarmerSlavicDjoserThe sacred oneEgyptianDmitridevoted to Demeter, earth loverRussianDmytrodevoted to Demeter, earth loverUkrainian/GreekDoanGroup, united, righteousVietnameseDobrivojegood warrior/good armySerbianDobroslavgood gloryCzech/SlovakDoğanFalconTurkishDomagojdefender of the homeCroatianDomenbelonging to the LordSlovenianDomenicobelonging to the LordItalianDomhnallworld rulerScottishDominicBelonging to the LordLatinDominikbelonging to the LordCzech/SlovakDomonkosbelonging to the LordHungarianDomotortamer, belonging to the LordHungarianDonalWorld rulerIrishDonaldworld rulerScottishDonghaeEast seaKoreanDonovandark warrior, brown-haired chiefCelticDoranStranger, exileIrishDorjpalamvajra victoryMongolianDorukPeak, summitTurkishDoruk-AlpPeak heroTurkishDosbolbecome a friend, be friendlyKazakhDougaldark strangerScottishDouglasdark river, black waterCelticDovBearHebrewDoyledark strangerCelticDracodragon, serpentGreekDragoșprecious, belovedRomanianDraperCloth makerEnglishDraveninvented; evokes 'raven' and strengthmodern invented (surname-style)Draycottcottage by the drain, dry cottageEnglish (place name)Dražendear, belovedCroatianDuarteWealthy guardianPortugueseDucVirtue, moralityVietnameseDucoleader, dukeDutchDukeleader, noble titleEnglishDumisaniPraise HimZuluDumitrudevoted to DemeterRomanianDumortieritedeep blue fibrous crystalFrench (gemstone, named for paleontologist Eugène Dumortier)Duncanbrown warriorCelticEachannBrown horse, horse lordIrishEamonGuardian or wealthy protectorIrishEastonfrom the eastern settlementOld English (place: eastern town)EberhardBrave as a boarGermanEbukaGreat is the Lord / born greatIgbo/NigerianEckhardStrong sword edgeGermanEdernfrom the Latin Aeternus, eternalWelshEdisouncertain, regional variantGeorgianEdmundWealthy protectorEnglishEdoardowealthy guardianItalianEduardwealthy guardianCzech/SlovakEduardoWealthy guardianFilipinoEdwardWealthy guardianEnglishEeroEternal rulerFinnishEfeBrave, chivalrous leaderTurkishEgala traditional Somali given name, notably historicalSomaliEgasShield, protectionPortugueseEgbertbright edge of a swordDutchEgeThe Aegean Sea; masterTurkishEgiledge of a sword, awe-inspiringScandinavianEgilledge of a swordOld NorseEgīlsedge of a sword (related to Egil)Latvian/NorseEgonFormidable with a bladeGermanEifionfrom the region EifionyddWelshEijiProsperous second son, flourishingJapaneseEjikeBorn to be strong / strength of kingshipIgbo/NigerianEkachaiSingle victory, one triumphThaiEkagrasingle-minded focus, one-pointed concentrationBengali/SanskritEkaitzStormBasqueEkowBorn on Thursday (Fante variant)Akan (Ghanaian)EladGod is eternalHebrewElangovanyoung kingTamilElbeklord of the people, leader of the nationKazakh/UzbekElekdefender of mankindHungarianElginlittle Ireland / from the noble townScottishElgujauncertain, traditional formal nameGeorgianEliezerMy God is helpHebrewEligiuschosenLatinElijahmy God is YahwehHebrewEllingtonfrom Ella's townEnglishEllsworthnobleman's estateEnglishElmelm treeEnglishElmanoNoble protectorPortugueseElmarNoble and famousGermanElpidioHopeFilipinoElsuFlying falconNative American (Zuni)EmadSupport, pillarEgyptian/ArabicEmanuelGod is with usHebrewEmekaGreat deedsIgbo/NigerianEmericwork rulerGerman/HungarianEmilianrival, eagerRomanianEmilianorival, eagerItalianEmilioRival, eagerFilipinoEmircommander, princeArabicEmmanuelGod is with usFilipinoEmmeramwhole raven / strengthGermanicEmmetUniversal, industriousIrishEmmettuniversal, wholeGermanicEmyrhonor; rulerWelshEnapayBrave, appears boldNative American (Sioux)Endicottend cottageEnglishEndikaHome ruler (Basque form of Henry)BasqueEndremanly, braveHungarianEnekoMy little one (endearment; also linked to 'Iñigo')BasqueEnkhboldpeaceful steelMongolianEnrikeHome ruler (Basque form of Henry)BasqueEnriqueHome rulerSpanishEnstatiteresilient greenish-brown crystalGreek ('enstates,' opponent, for its resistance to heat')EnziPower, eraSwahiliEnzoHome rulerItalianEphraimFruitfulHebrewErangawaves, one who arrives like the seaSinhalaErasyltrue man, genuine heroKazakhErconwaldgenuine powerAnglo-SaxonErdemVirtue, meritTurkishErebusdeep darkness, shadowGreekErhardStrong honorGermanErichEver powerful rulerGermanErikEternal rulerOld NorseErkkiEternal rulerFinnishErlanbrave man of the homelandKazakhErmannoarmy man, warriorItalianErnestserious, resoluteGermanicErnestoSerious, resoluteSpanishErnstSerious, earnestGermanErramunWise protector (Basque form of Raymond)BasqueErrandoBold, brave (Basque form of Ferdinand)BasqueErskineheight of the cliffCelticErwanYouthful warriorFrenchErzhansoul of a hero, heroic soulKazakhEskinderDefender of man (form of Alexander)Ethiopian (Amharic)EskoGodlikeFinnishEspenGod bearOld NorseEssamProtection, safeguardEgyptian/ArabicEssienSixth-born sonAkan (Ghanaian)EstebanCrown; WreathSpanishEthanstrong or firmHebrewEttoresteadfast, holding fastItalianEvanderGood manGreekEverardstrong as a boarGermanicEverard-Skystrong as a boar + the heavensGermanic/EnglishEverettBrave as a boarEnglishEverhartstrong as a boarGerman/English (surname)Everhart-Solstrong as a boar + sunGermanic/LatinEwaldLaw-powerfulGermanEyobPersecuted, tried (form of Job)Ethiopian (Amharic)EzekielGod will strengthenHebrewEzequielGod strengthensSpanishEzioeagleItalianFa'amanuto cause to fly, elevateSamoanFabriceCraftsmanFrenchFabrícioCraftsmanPortugueseFabriziocraftsmanItalianFaelanlittle wolfIrishFahadlynx, pantherArabicFahariPride, glorySwahiliFahiyea traditional Somali given nameSomaliFahriglory, prideArabic/IndonesianFaiFireThaiFaisaldecisive, resoluteArabicFaithfulloyal, true to one's wordEnglishFalcofalconDutchFalconfalcon, bird of preyLatinFaleafahouse of the stormSamoanFaleafounew house, place nameSamoanFaleolohouse of chiefs, place nameSamoanFalkorfalcon guardian (modern coinage)NorseFaramandcommanding; illustriousPersianFaramarzson of the world; legendary warriorPersianFarbodpraiseworthy; gloriousPersianFaresknight, horsemanArabicFarhadincreaser of glory; advancerPersianFaridUnique, unmatchedEgyptian/ArabicFarisKnight, horsemanArabicFarizdistinguished, outstandingArabic/MalayFarkaswolfHungarianFarkasdlittle wolfHungarianFaroukOne who distinguishes truth from falsehoodEgyptian/ArabicFarrellMan of valorIrishFarshadjoy-bringer; splendid happinessPersianFarsiHorseman, cavalierSwahiliFarukOne who distinguishes truth from falsehoodTurkishFaryadcry for help; callPersianFasholaAdd wealth/honor to itYoruba/NigerianFataiVictorious, conqueror (from Arabic Fattah)Yoruba/Nigerian (Arabic-influenced)FatehveerBrave in victoryPunjabiFatihConquerorTurkishFaulkstonefalcon of stone, enduring strengthmodern invented (blend of Falcon + Stone)Fawwaztriumphant, successfulArabicFedericopeaceful rulerItalianFedlimidEver good, constantIrishFelicianoHappy, fortunateFilipinoFelimEver good, constantIrishFelipeLover of horsesSpanishFelix AndresHappy and manlyLatinFengwind; peakChineseFerdinandbold voyagerCzech/SlovakFerdinand-Cruzbold voyager + crossGermanic/SpanishFerdinandobold voyagerItalianFerdynandBold voyagerPolishFerencfree oneHungarianFergalman of valorCelticFergusman of vigor, strong manCelticFerhatjoy, happinessAmazigh/Berber (shared with Arabic)FerminFirm, strongBasqueFernandoBold voyagerPortugueseFerreolusiron-likeLatinFerrisrock, or ironIrishFfowcfolk; people (Welsh Fulke)WelshFidelFaithfulLatinFidelisFaithfulLatinFiliplover of horsesCzech/SlovakFilipeLover of horsesPortugueseFilippolover of horsesItalianFilipposlover of horsesGreekFinfair, whiteIrishFinlayfair-haired warriorCelticFionnfair, whiteCelticFirfir treeEnglishFirmansyahsteadfast kingIndonesian/ArabicFirmianoFirm, steadfastPortugueseFirminFirm, strongFrenchFirmin-LéonFirm lionFrenchFirminoFirm, steadfastPortugueseFiroozvictorious; successfulPersianFitzson ofIrish/NormanFitzgeraldSon of GeraldEnglishFitzgerald-Roanson of Gerald + small red-haired oneIrishFitzwilliamson of WilliamNormanFjordnarrow sea inlet between cliffsNorwegianFletcherArrow makerEnglishFlinthard quartz rockEnglishFlynnSon of the red-haired oneIrishFolauto voyage, sailTonganForbesField; prosperousEnglish/ScottishFordriver crossingEnglishForestwoodsmanEnglishFortestrong, loud in musicItalianFoulquesFolk, peopleFrenchFoxfox, the animalEnglishFrancfree one, form of FrancisGermanic via SlovenianFrancescoFree manItalianFrançoisFrenchman, free oneFrenchFraserstrawberry / of the forestScottishFreddiepeaceful ruler; also honors Freddie MercuryGermanFreddypeaceful rulerGermanFrederickpeaceful rulerGermanicFrederick-Baypeaceful ruler + inlet of waterGermanic/EnglishFridericpeaceful rulerGermanicFriedrichPeaceful rulerGermanFrigyespeaceful rulerHungarianFrimpong-MansoCompound name honoring twin birth and heritageAkan (Ghanaian)FritzPeaceful rulerGermanFrobisherfurbisher, armor polisherEnglishFrostfrozen dew; surname of poet Robert FrostEnglishFuloplover of horsesHungarianFumoSpear, historically a royal titleSwahiliFurkanThe distinguisher between right and wrongTurkishFyfefrom FifeScottishGaborGod is my strengthHungarianGabrielGod is my strengthHebrewGabrieleGod is my strengthItalianGabrieliGod is my strength (Swahili form of Gabriel)East African/BiblicalGagepledge, oathFrenchGaizkaSaviorBasqueGalahadpure knight of the Round TableWelsh/EnglishGalehartstrong wind, brave deermodern invented (blend of Gale + Hart)GamalBeautyEgyptian/ArabicGanapathilord of the ganas, another name for GaneshaTelugu/SanskritGanbaatarsteel heroMongolianGanchorelated to hook/shepherd's crook, folk usageBulgarian (diminutive folk name)Gandalfwand elf; created by J.R.R. TolkienOld Norse/InventedGanindulord of the earthSinhalaGantulgasteel hearth/throneMongolianGantumursteel ironMongolianGanymedelargest moon in the solar systemGreekGanzorigsteel courageMongolianGarfieldTriangular fieldEnglishGarrettSpear strengthIrishGarrickspear rulerCelticGartzenHistoric Navarrese royal name (form of García)BasqueGartziaHistoric Navarrese royal name (form of García)BasqueGašpertreasurer, form of Casper/JasperPersian via SlovenianGauravPride, honorSanskritGavinwhite hawkCelticGaylordhigh-spirited, joyfulFrenchGazteluCastleBasqueGbengaLift me up, exalt meYoruba/NigerianGebEarth godEgyptianGeditraveler, one who journeysSomaliGellerspear strengthHungarianGellertspear strengthHungarianGenkiEnergetic, vitalityJapaneseGeonwooHealthy and outstandingKoreanGeorgFarmer, earth-workerGermanGeorgifarmerSlavicGeorgiosfarmer, earthworkerGreekGeraintold; from the Greek GerontiusWelshGeraldRule by the spearGermanGerhardBrave with a spearGermanGeroSpearGermanGeronimoSacred name, adapted from JeromeNative American (Chiricahua Apache, Spanish-adapted)Gerritbrave with the spearDutchGershwinsurname of composer George GershwinAmerican surnameGervásioSpear servantPortugueseGetachewHe shall be their master/be greater than themEthiopian (Amharic)GetahunHe has become great/masterEthiopian (Amharic)Gethindark-skinnedCelticGevorgFarmer; Armenian form of GeorgeArmenianGezaprince, lordHungarianGhassanyouthful vigor, prime of lifeArabicGheorghefarmerRomanianGhevontLion-hearted; Armenian form of LeontiusArmenianGhilastraditional Kabyle masculine nameAmazigh/BerberGia HuyFamily gloryVietnameseGiacomosupplanterItalianGideonfeller or hewerHebrewGijshostage, pledgeDutchGijsbertbright pledgeDutchGiljoyHebrewGilangradiant, shiningJavaneseGilroyServant of the red-haired ladIrishGimhansummer seasonSinhalaGiorgifarmer, earth-workerGeorgianGiorgiofarmer, earth-workerItalianGiovanniGod is graciousItalianGirgisFarmer, earth workerEgyptian/CopticGirishLord of the mountains, another name for ShivaSanskritGirmaMajesty, wonderEthiopian (Amharic)GirumHis wonder/majestyEthiopian (Amharic)Girvanshort river / rough riverScottishGisbertBright pledgeGermanGiulioyouthful, downy-beardedItalianGizachewHe has become their means/helpEthiopian (Amharic)GizawHis means, his helpEthiopian (Amharic)Glyndwrvalley of waterCelticGochauncertain, folk nameGeorgianGodfrey-AshGod's peace + ash treeGermanic/EnglishGodricGod's powerOld EnglishGodwinfriend of GodEnglishGökhanSky ruler, heavenly khanTurkishGonçaloBattle wolfPortugueseGontzalBattle, combat (Basque form of Gonzalo)BasqueGonzaloBattle, warSpanishGoranfrom the mountainsSlavicGorazdskillful, adeptSlavicGordongreat hill / spacious fortScottishGordygreat hill, spacious fortScottishGorkaFarmer / Basque form of GeorgeBasqueGörkanSplendid rulerTurkishGörkemSplendor, magnificenceTurkishGoroFifth sonJapaneseGoshevenGreat leaperNative American (Algonquin)GottfriedGod's peaceGermanGotthardBrave in godGermanGourabpride, glory, dignityBengali/SanskritGracianoGracefulFilipinoGrahamgravelly homesteadCelticGrangerFarmer; granary keeperEnglishGrantLargeEnglishGraysonSon of the stewardEnglishGrégoireWatchful, vigilantFrenchGregorioWatchful, vigilantFilipinoGregorywatchful, alertGreekGrendaninvented; evokes green and strengthmodern inventedGriffinStrong lord, fierceIrishGriffithstrong lord, fierce chiefCelticGrigorWatchful, vigilantArmenianGrigorewatchful, vigilantRomanianGrigoriwatchful, alertRussianGrímurmask, disguiseOld NorseGrosvenorgreat hunterFrench/EnglishGruffuddstrong lordWelshGrzegorzWatchful, vigilantPolishGrzymisławHe who seizes gloryPolishGuanyuvast universe; observeChineseGubazancient royal name of LazicaGeorgianGuglielmoresolute protectorItalianGuidoguide, leaderItalianGuilhermeResolute protectorPortugueseGuillaumeResolute protectorFrenchGuillermoResolute protectorSpanishGujauncertain, folk casual nameGeorgianGuledstrong, victoriousSomaliGunārsbattle warriorLatvianGunawanvirtuous, man of good qualitiesJavanese/SanskritGunnarBold warriorGermanGuntarsbattle armyLatvianGüntherBattle warriorGermanGuntisbattle-related, from 'gunts'LatvianGunwooStrong and outstanding (variant)KoreanGuonation; countryChineseGuramuncertain, possibly Persian-linkedGeorgianGurbaazDevoted falcon of the GuruPunjabiGurshaanPride of the GuruPunjabiGusgreat, majestic (from Augustus)LatinGustawStaff of the godsPolishGuthlacbattle giftAnglo-SaxonGuusgreat, majesticDutchGuyGuide, leaderFrenchGwilymresolute protectorCelticGwynforfair place; blessed oneWelshGyanOne who is complete; wholeAkan (Ghanaian)Gyorgyfarmer, earth workerHungarianHadrianFrom the Adriatic SeaLatinHagenEnclosure, protectorGermanHaiSea, oceanVietnameseHai DangLighthouseVietnameseHailePower, mightEthiopian (Amharic)HailemariamPower of MaryEthiopian (Amharic)HailuHis powerEthiopian (Amharic)Haiqalnoble, grand, templeArabic/MalayHaiqal Zaimnoble leaderArabic/MalayHajunGreat summer talentKoreanHakanFieryNative American (Sioux)Halaholopathway, journeyTonganHaldenhalf-Danish, heroScandinavianHalfdanhalf-DaneScandinavianHalgrimholy mask, sacred helmScandinavianHalldorThor's rockScandinavianHalsteadPlace of shelterEnglishHalsteinrock, stoneScandinavianHalvarguardian of the rockScandinavianHalvardguardian of the rockScandinavianHalvdanhalf-DaneScandinavianHalvorguardian rockScandinavianHamishsupplanterCelticHamzaLion, strongArabicHanbinGreat and refinedKoreanHandokosteadfast, firmJavaneseHankruler of the homeEnglishHansolGreat onenessKoreanHaochenggrand accomplishmentChineseHaorannoble and upright spirit; vastChineseHaoyugrand universeChineseHaraldArmy rulerGermanHarelMountain of GodHebrewHaringKingFilipinoHarisguardian, protectorArabic/MalayHarishchandralegendary truthful kingTelugu/SanskritHarithcultivator, ploughman, guardianArabic/MalayHaritzOak treeBasqueHarlanhare land, army landCelticHaroldarmy rulerOld EnglishHarrisonSon of HarryEnglishHarrowgategate of the harrow, protected passagemodern invented (English place-style)Harrowvaneweathervane over the fieldmodern invented (English blend)HartmutBrave spiritGermanHartonoprosperous, wealthyJavaneseHartzBearBasqueHarveybattle worthyBretonHassanHandsome, goodArabicHaumiagod of wild-growing food, fern rootMaoriHaviliwind, breezeTonganHawkhawk, bird of preyEnglishHayaoFast man, quick oneJapaneseHayatoFalcon person, quickJapaneseHaykNamed for Hayk, legendary patriarch of the Armenian peopleArmenianHaykazDescendant of HaykArmenianHaythamyoung eagleArabicHazemDetermined, resoluteEgyptian/ArabicHaziqintelligent, skillfulArabic/MalayHaziq Rayyanskillful gate of paradiseArabic/MalayHazriqperceptive and prosperousArabic/MalayHeathcliffheath, cliffEnglishHectorSteadfast or holdGreekHeechulBright and firmKoreanHeikkiRuler of the householdFinnishHeinrichHome rulerGermanHeinzHome rulerGermanHeliossunGreekHelmutBrave protectorGermanHelmuthBrave protectorGermanHemiMaori form of James, supplanterMaoriHemingwaysurname of author Ernest HemingwayEnglishHendrikhome rulerDutchHenkhome rulerDutchHenningHome rulerGermanHenriRuler of the householdFinnishHenriqueHome rulerPortugueseHenryestate rulerGermanicHenrykHome rulerPolishHerbertBright armyGermanHerculesglory of Hera; legendary strongman constellationGreekHermannArmy manGermanHernandoBold voyagerFilipinoHervéArmy warriorFrenchHerwantobrave warriorJavaneseHesarastrength, powerSinhalaHezekiahGod strengthensHebrewHidekiExcellent tree, superb opportunityJapaneseHideoExcellent man, superb heroJapaneseHiramExalted brotherHebrewHirsiprotected, guardedSomaliHoangRoyal, phoenix, yellow/goldenVietnameseHobiebright fameGermanHodariBrave, capableSwahiliHodmanrelated to achievement, satisfactionSomaliHöðurwarrior, battleOld NorseHoganyouthCelticHolbrookbrook in the hollowEnglishHollis-Daneholly tree + from DenmarkEnglish/DanishHollisterdweller by the hollowEnglishHoltwood, forestEnglishHongjungreat talentChineseHongweigreat and mightyChineseHongzhigreat ambition; wild goose wisdomChineseHonoratoHonoredFilipinoHonoratushonoredLatinHonoreHonorLatinHonoréHonoredFrenchHonoriusHonorLatinHoremhebHorus is in celebrationEgyptianHoriaborders, boundaryRomanianHorstThicket, dense groveGermanHorusThe falcon, sky godEgyptianHöskulduruncertain, possibly god-relatedOld NorseHoustonHugh's townScottish (place: Houston, Texas)HrachikFiery; affectionate diminutive of HrachyaArmenianHrachyaFiery; blazingArmenianHristoanointed, follower of ChristBulgarian (from Greek Christos)HrvojeCroat, related to the Croatian peopleCroatianHutigerChineseHubaheart, soulHungarianHudsonson of HuddEnglishHumabonNamed after the Rajah of CebuFilipinoHungHeroic, brave, prosperousVietnameseHung ManhHeroic and strongVietnameseHunorlegendary ancestor of the HunsHungarianHunterone who huntsEnglishHüseyinGood, handsome (diminutive)TurkishHuyGlory, brightnessVietnameseHynekindustrious rulerCzechHyungwonElder and sourceKoreanHyunjunVirtuous talentKoreanHyunwooVirtuous and outstandingKoreanHyweleminent; prominentWelshIacobsupplanter, held by the heelRomanianIanGod is graciousScottish form of Greek JohnIancuGod is graciousRomanianIarlaEarlIrishIasonhealerGreekIbanGod is gracious (Basque form of Ivan/John)BasqueIbrahimuFather of many nations (Swahili form of Abraham)East African/IslamicIbsenson of IbNorwegianIcarusfollower; mythic flierGreekIchiroFirst sonJapaneseIdermegyouthful strengthMongolianIdocraseanother name for vesuvianite, green-brown crystalGreek ('eidos' + 'krasis,' mixed form')Idounastraditional masculine name, regional Sous originAmazigh/BerberIfeanyiNothing is impossible with GodIgbo/NigerianIgidereagleAmazigh/BerberIgnacfiery oneHungarianIgnácfiery oneCzech/SlovakIgnacioFiery, ardentLatinIgnacyFiery, ardentPolishIgnatiusFieryEnglish/LatinIgnatius-Bluefiery, ardent + color blueLatin/EnglishIgorwarrior of peaceCzech/SlovakIhorwarrior, protector of peaceUkrainian/NorseIhunose, prow of a canoeMaoriIiroEternal rulerFinnishIivariArcher, yew bowFinnishIkaikastrong, powerfulHawaiianIkechukwuGod's power/strengthIgbo/NigerianIkennaFather's strength/powerIgbo/NigerianIkerVisitationBasqueIlanTreeHebrewIlavarasanyoung princeTamilIliasform of ElijahAmazigh/Berber (variant of Ilyas)Iliethe Lord is my GodRomanianIliyathe Lord is my GodBulgarian (from Elijah)IlkerFirst man, pioneerTurkishIlkkaPowerful, rulerFinnishIllesthe Lord is my GodHungarianIlmariAir, skyFinnishIlyasthe Lord is my GodArabicIlyessform of ElijahAmazigh/Berber (variant of Ilyas)IndarStrength, forceBasqueInderveerBrave like IndraPunjabiIndraKing of the gods, god of thunder and rainSanskritIngemarfamous sonScandinavianIngramAngel ravenEnglishIngvarIng's warriorScandinavianInokeTongan form of EnochTonganIomararcherCelticIomharArcher, bow warriorIrishIorwerthworthy lordWelshIosefaSamoan form of JosephSamoanIqbalprosperity, good fortuneArabic/Urdu-IndonesianIqmalperfection, completenessArabic/MalayIrakliglory of Hera (Heracles)GeorgianIsaflanrivers, flowing waters (poetic plural)Amazigh/BerberIsaiahGod is salvationHebrewIsaiasGod is salvationSpanishIsambardiron-bright, shining ironOld GermanIsambard-Coleiron-bright + coal, darkGermanic/EnglishIsamuCourage, braveryJapaneseIshaanThe sun or lord ShivaSanskritIshanLord Shiva, ruler, sunSanskritIsidroGift of IsisFilipinoIskandardefender of men (Alexander)Indonesian/PersianIsmailGod will hearArabicIsraelWrestles with GodHebrewIsuruwealth, prosperitySinhalaIthelgenerous lordWelshItsukiTree/Timber/IndyJapaneseIttiphonPower of gloryThaiIttipolPowerful gloryThaiItuhaSturdy oakNative American (Sioux)Iulianyouthful, downy-beardedRomanianIustinjust, fairRomanianIvanGod is graciousSpanishIvarbow warrior, archerScandinavianIvarswarrior with a bow, yew archerLatvian/NorseIvaylouncertain, possibly linked to a medieval peasant-tsar's nameBulgarianIverbow warrior, archerScandinavianIvorarcher, bow warriorCelticIyadstrength, supportArabicJaakkoSupplanterFinnishJabaribrave and fearlessSwahiliJabulaniBe happy/rejoiceZuluJacehealer, or moonAmericanJacksonson of JackEnglishJacobsupplanterHebrewJacobySupplanter, adapted nameNative American (blended, Anglicized)JaebumTalented modelKoreanJaehyunTalented and virtuousKoreanJaeminTalented and cleverKoreanJaesungTalented accomplishmentKoreanJaewonTalented sourceKoreanJagannathlord of the universeTelugu/SanskritJagrajKing of the worldPunjabiJahongirworld conqueror, world holderUzbek/PersianJaiVictorySanskritJakasupplanter, form of JacobSlovenianJakabsupplanter, held by the heelHungarianJakubsupplanterCzech/SlovakJamessupplanterHebrewJan-WillemGod is gracious; resolute protectorDutchJanosGod is graciousHungarianJarkkoFarmerFinnishJarlathone who controlsCelticJaroslavglory of spring/fierce and gloriousCzech/SlovakJarosławFierce glory, spring gloryPolishJarvisSpear keen; skilled with a spearEnglishJasperitepatterned earthy stoneEnglish (gemstone variant of jasper)Jasurbrave, courageousUzbekJavierNew house; BrightSpanishJaxGod has been gracious (from Jackson)AmericanJaxonson of Jack; God has been graciousEnglishJayVictorySanskritJayeshLord of victorySanskritJeanGod is graciousFrenchJelaniMightyEast AfricanJelmerfamous, renownedDutchJemgem; short for JeremyEnglishJengobuildingSwahiliJenningsSon of Jenkin (little John)EnglishJeremiahGod will exaltHebrewJerichocity of the moon; fragrantHebrew (place: Jericho, biblical)JesusGod savesSpanishJettblack gemstone, jet-blackEnglishJiahaoexcellent and grand; familyChineseJiajunexcellent talentChineseJianstrong; healthy;建 to buildChineseJiaweiexcellent and greatChineseJieheroic; outstandingChineseJimsheruncertain, distinctive traditional nameGeorgianJindřichhome rulerCzechJinyoungTrue and prosperousKoreanJiřífarmer, earth workerCzechJishnutriumphant, victorious, another name for Indra/ArjunaBengali/SanskritJisungWise achievementKoreanJoãoGod is graciousPortugueseJoão-PedroGod is gracious, rockPortugueseJoaquinGod will judge, raised by GodSpanishJobpersecuted, testedDutchJohnGod is graciousHebrewJökullglacierIcelandicJongikhayaLook towards homeXhosaJooheonPillar and heroKoreanJorgeFarmer, earth workerPortugueseJorgenfarmerScandinavianJorisfarmer, earth-workerDutchJornfarmerDutchJorriteager, hard-workingDutchJoseGod will increasePortugueseJosefGod will increaseCzech/SlovakJoshuaGod is salvationHebrewJosiahGod supportsHebrewJosipGod will increase (form of Joseph)CroatianJosueThe Lord is salvationSpanishJozefGod will increaseSlovakJozsefGod will increaseHungarianJubilaniRejoiceZulu (variant of Jabulani)JudahpraisedHebrewJugurthadisputed, likely linked to Numidian royal lineageAmazigh/BerberJuhaGod is graciousFinnishJuhaniGod is graciousFinnishJukkaGod is graciousFinnishJulen AndoniYouthful and manly (combined name)BasqueJuliusYouthfulFinnishJuntalented; handsome; military leaderChineseJungkookRighteous nationKoreanJungwooCorrect and outstandingKoreanJunhaotalented and grandChineseJunhoTalented and grandKoreanJunhoeTalented and gatheredKoreanJuniusborn in June, youthfulLatinJunjietalented and outstanding heroChineseJunkyuTalented ruleKoreanJunweitalented and greatChineseJunyitalented and righteousChineseJurajfarmer, earth workerSlovakJurefarmer, earth-worker (form of Juraj/George)CroatianJürgenEarth-worker, farmerGermanJurgiFarmer (Basque form of George)BasqueJurisfarmer (form of George)LatvianJurriaanfarmer, earth workerDutchJustinJust, righteousLatinJustinianJust, righteousLatinJustinianoJust, righteousLatinJustusJust, righteousLatinJyrkiFarmerFinnishKaahiyea traditional Somali given nameSomaliKaanRuler, khanTurkishKabirGreatSanskritKaelenslender, fair onemodern invented (Celtic-influenced)KaeloaThe long journeyHawaiianKağanEmperor, supreme rulerTurkishKahananuiThe great workHawaiianKahananuiokalaThe great work of the sunHawaiianKahekiliThe thunderHawaiianKahiapoFirstborn childHawaiianKahikachief, leader; native treeMaoriKaiaweFire, hardwood used for fireHawaiianKaikoaSea warriorHawaiianKaimanaOcean diamondHawaiianKaimiponoThe righteous seekerHawaiianKaipohakuSea stoneHawaiianKaiusrejoiceLatinKajikBrave, valiantArmenianKakhapet form, folk nameGeorgianKalakauaThe day of battleHawaiianKalanikahuaFoundation of the heavensHawaiianKalebFaithful, bold-heartedEthiopian (Amharic)KalervoMythological hero fatherFinnishKaleviHero, from KalevaFinnishKalleFree manFinnishKalmanstrong protectorHungarianKalonbeauty of characterGreekKaloyanhandsome John / beautiful JohnBulgarianKamalperfection, completenessArabicKamaliSpirit guide, protectorEast AfricanKamauQuiet warriorKikuyu/East AfricanKamehamehaThe very lonely one, the silent oneHawaiianKamlaiStrength, powerThaiKamoseBorn of the spiritEgyptianKanaloaGod of the oceanHawaiianKanaloakuaKanaloa standingHawaiianKanatwingKazakhKanchaiGolden victoryThaiKaneMan, god of creation and lightHawaiianKanetGold, goldenThaiKang-Yuhealthy and universeChineseKanghyunStrong virtueKoreanKanginStrong benevolenceKoreanKanoaThe free oneHawaiianKanokGold, golden ornamentThaiKaonoulukoaSteady growth like the koa treeHawaiianKaplanTigerTurkishKaranEars; also a heroic figure in the Mahabharata (Karna)SanskritKarelfree manCzechKarenFrom the ancient Karenid noble houseArmenianKariPureFinnishKáriwind, curly-hairedOld NorseKarikalanlegendary early Chola kingTamilKarlFree manScandinavianKārlisfree man (form of Charles)Latvian/GermanicKarlofree man (form of Charles)CroatianKarlosFree man (Basque form of Charles)BasqueKarolfree manSlovakKarolyfree manHungarianKarstenChristian, anointedGermanKartalEagleTurkishKarthikRelated to Kartikeya, god of warSanskritKartikeyaSon of Shiva, god of warSanskritKasparstreasurer, keeper of treasureLatvianKassaCompensation, rewardEthiopian (Amharic)Kathiravansun god, radiant oneTamilKatindigSteadfast (surname-based)FilipinoKatsuVictory, to winJapaneseKaulanaFamous, renownedHawaiianKaurinative giant tree, strengthMaoriKavehlegendary blacksmith heroPersianKaveingaguiding star, navigation courseTonganKayodeHe brought joyYoruba/NigerianKazimírdestroyer of peace/to proclaim peaceCzech/SlovakKazukiHarmonious hope, peaceful treeJapaneseKazuoHarmonious man, peaceful oneJapaneseKazuyaHarmonious, peacefulJapaneseKealaka'iThe leader, guideHawaiianKeatonPlace of hawksEnglishKeaweThe strand, string that bindsHawaiianKebedeHe has become renowned/famousEthiopian (Amharic)KeirDark-skinned, swarthyIrishKeithforest / woodScottishKekoaThe warriorHawaiianKekuewaThe independent oneHawaiianKelekolioTongan form of GregoryTonganKellanslender, powerfulCelticKemalPerfection, maturityTurkishKemetBlack land, referring to ancient EgyptEgyptianKenHealthy, strong, wiseJapaneseKendrickroyal power, greatest championCelticKenichiHealthy, first sonJapaneseKenjiStrong and vigorous second sonJapaneseKennethhandsome / born of fireScottishKenrickbold rulerWelshKentaHealthy, bigJapaneseKentaroHealthy, big sonJapaneseKentoHealthy, strong personJapaneseKeonimanaJohn's power, gracious powerHawaiianKepaRock (Basque form of Peter, from Aramaic Cephas)BasqueKermanMeaning uncertain; used as Basque form of GermánBasqueKerrmarshland / dweller by the wet groundScottishKerriganlittle dark oneCelticKetteringpeople of KetterEnglish (place name)KevorkFarmer; Armenian form of GeorgeArmenianKhafreAppearing like RaEgyptianKhaiTo open, victory, beginVietnameseKhalidEternalArabicKhangHealth, well-being, strengthVietnameseKhonsuGod of the moon, travelerEgyptianKhufuProtected by the god KhnumEgyptianKibetBorn at nightKalenjinKidlatLightningFilipinoKienStrong, resilient, constructionVietnameseKietHonor, gloryThaiKifaruRhinocerosSwahiliKihyunRising virtueKoreanKilaSkillful, sharpHawaiianKilianchurch, or little churchgoerIrishKillianchurch, strifeCelticKimathiOne who is determinedKikuyuKimhenggolden fortuneKhmerKimonone who accomplishesGreekKimsangolden diligenceKhmerKingsholmking's islandmodern invented (English blend)Kingshukflame-of-the-forest flower, parrotBengali/SanskritKingsleyKing's meadowEnglishKingstonking's townEnglishKingswellking's spring/wellEnglishKinrosshead of the headlandScottishKipchogeTraditional clan nameKalenjinKipropBorn during the rainsKalenjinKiptooBorn early in the morningKalenjinKirolordly, masterfulBulgarian (diminutive of Kiril)Kirriganlittle dark oneIrish (surname, from Ó Ciaragáin)KittikornSource of fameThaiKittipongGlorious blessingThaiKittisakPower of fameThaiKjartanuncertain, possibly 'ship's keel'Old NorseKlausVictory of the peopleGermanKnoxround hillScottishKnutknotScandinavianKoaWarrior, brave oneHawaiianKobinaBorn on Tuesday (Fante variant)Akan (Ghanaian)Koenbold, braveDutchKoheiVast peace, wide and levelJapaneseKojiShining second son, filial sonJapaneseKojoborn on a MondayAkan/GhanaianKoladeBringing honorYoruba/NigerianKolbeinncoal, dark bone/warriorOld NorseKomlaBorn on Tuesday (Ewe variant)Akan (Ghanaian)KondeniIn the struggle, fighterSwahiliKondoWar, conflictSwahiliKongkeastrong, sturdyKhmerKonradBold advisorGermanKonstaSteadfastFinnishKonstantinconstant, steadfastRussianKonstantySteadfast, constantPolishKorayEmber, glowing coalTurkishKornelhorn, symbol of strengthHungarianKostassteadfast, constantGreekKostyantynconstant, steadfastUkrainian/GreekKosukeShining helper, radiant assistantJapaneseKotaroShining, filial big sonJapaneseKoteiOne who stands firmAkan (Ghanaian)KotokoPorcupine; symbol of resilienceAkan (Ghanaian)KoukiLight/HopeJapaneseKouroshsun; far-sighted; original form of CyrusPersianKoutaBig/Heavy/PeacefulJapaneseKovalancowherd, hero of SilappathikaramTamilKraisornLionThaiKrešimirone who begins peaceCroatianKrikorWatchful, vigilant; Armenian form of GregoryArmenianKristijanfollower of ChristCroatianKristjanfollower of ChristLatin via SlovenianKristofbearer of ChristHungarianKritAchievement, ceremonial daggerThaiKritchaiAchieved victoryThaiKritsadaCreation, achievementThaiKronostimeGreekKrunoslavcrowned in gloryCroatianKryštofbearer of ChristCzechKrzysztofChrist-bearerPolishKuanyshjoy, happinessKazakhKublaiuncertain, dynastic nameMongolianKubratgatherer, uniter (from Old Bulgar khan name)Bulgar (ancient)Kudaibergengiven by GodKazakhKudjoeBorn on Monday (Ewe variant)Akan (Ghanaian)KuhioNamed for Prince KuhioHawaiianKullervoTragic hero of the KalevalaFinnishKumaresanlord Kumara (Murugan), the youthful godTamilKunwooStrong and outstandingKoreanKupaʻaSteadfast, firmHawaiianKupali'iStanding chiefHawaiianKupelegendary Polynesian navigatorMaoriKuponoRighteous, honestHawaiianKurniawanblessed, gifted manJavanese/IndonesianKurtBold counselGermanKusiBorn feet first; unusual arrivalAkan (Ghanaian)Kvidoguide, leaderCzechKwabenaBorn on TuesdayAkan (Ghanaian)KwadwoBorn on MondayAkan (Ghanaian)KwakuBorn on WednesdayAkan (Ghanaian)Kwameborn on a SaturdayAkan/GhanaianKwamenaBorn on Saturday (Fante variant)Akan (Ghanaian)KwartengThird-born son (Akan variant)Akan (Ghanaian)KwasiBorn on SundayAkan (Ghanaian)Kwasi BoakyeSunday-born, from a prosperous houseAkan (Ghanaian)Kyffinboundary; edgeWelshKylianLittle churchFrenchKyrossun, throneGreek/PersianKyrylolordly, masterfulUkrainian/GreekKyungsooCapital and excellenceKoreanLachlanland of the lochsCelticLachlan-Reefland of lakes + coral ridgeScottish/EnglishLadipoWe watched and secured this wealth/titleYoruba/NigerianLadislausglorious ruleSlavicLadislavglorious ruleCzech/SlovakLajosfamous warriorHungarianLakanChief, noble lordFilipinoLakhveerOne in a hundred thousand, bravePunjabiLakshansymbol, distinguishing markSinhala/SanskritLakshmanOne with auspicious marks, prosperousSanskritLam SonForest mountainVietnameseLandryRuler, powerfulFrenchLangstonlong stone, tall townEnglishLapTo establish, standVietnameseLapulapuNamed after the warrior chief who defeated MagellanFilipinoLarbiOne who leads with distinctionAkan (Ghanaian)Larvikitemidnight blue-black shimmering stoneNorwegian (gemstone, named for Larvik, Norway)Laszlofamous rulerHungarianLaurelNamed after statesman Jose P. LaurelFilipinoLaurentLaurel-crownedFrenchLauriLaurel, victoryFinnishLaviLionHebrewLawrenceFrom Laurentum, laurelLatinLawsonSon of LawrenceEnglishLazarusGod has helpedHebrewLeanderlion manGreekLéandreLion manFrenchLeandroLion manPortugueseLearnedknowledgeable, wiseEnglish (virtue-adjacent name)LegesseHe has grown up/maturedEthiopian (Amharic)Lehellegendary chieftain, breathHungarianLeithunderChineseLeifHeir or descendantOld NorseLemmaHe has grown, He has flourishedEthiopian (Amharic)LeolionLatinLéoLionFrenchLeocadiobright, clearSpanish/GreekLeofricbeloved rulerOld EnglishLeonlionGreekLéonLionFrenchLeonardbrave lionGermanicLéonardBrave lionFrenchLeonardoBrave lionItalianLeonelionItalianLeonellolittle lionItalianLeonidlion-likeRussianLeonidasLion-likeGreekLeopoldBold peopleGermanLeopold-Reyesbold people + kingsGermanic/SpanishLernikOf the mountainArmenianLeszekProtector of the peoplePolishLevanlionGeorgianLeventebeing, existing oneHungarianLevonLionArmenianLewisrenowned warriorScottishLiamstrong-willed warriorIrishLiholihoIntense burning, fierceHawaiianLivinusuncertain, possibly related to 'Lebuinus'Latin/IrishLlewellynlion-like leaderWelshLlewelynlion-like leaderWelshLockelock, strongholdEnglishLockwoodEnclosed woodEnglishLoganlittle hollowScottishLoiThunder, benefitVietnameseLoïcFamous warriorFrenchLongdragonChineseLonginLong, tallPolishLonnieready for battleGermanLootahRedNative American (Sioux)LopakaHawaiian form of Robert, bright fameHawaiianLorcanLittle fierce oneIrishLorenzoLaurel crownItalianLorincfrom Laurentum, laurelHungarianLotharFamous armyGermanLovrolaurel (form of Lawrence)CroatianLoxleighenclosed meadowEnglish (variant of Loxley)LoxleyLocc's meadow, Robin Hood's homeEnglishLoyalfaithful, devotedEnglishLuanEthical principle, logicVietnameseLuciusLightLatinLudgerFamous spearGermanLudovicfamous warriorScottishLudovicofamous warriorItalianLudvikfamous warrior, form of LouisGermanic via SlovenianLudwigFamous warriorGermanLudwikFamous warriorPolishLuigirenowned warriorItalianLuisRenowned warriorPortugueseLysanderliberatorGreekMaartenof Mars, warlikeDutchMaddoxson of Madoc, fortunateWelshMadocfortunate; goodWelshMaelgwnprince hound; chiefWelshMagnusGreatLatin/ScandinavianMaheshGreat lord, another name for ShivaSanskritMahiganWolfNative American (Algonquin)MahkahEarthNative American (Sioux)MahmoudPraiseworthy, commendableEgyptian/ArabicMakoaFearless one, braveHawaiianMaksimthe greatestRussianMaksymilianGreatestPolishMalachaimy messengerHebrew, biblicalMalachiMy messengerHebrewMalachitebanded green mineralGreek ('mallow,' for its green color)MalakasStrong (from creation myth)FilipinoMalikKing, rulerArabicMalkhazuncertain, warrior-associatedGeorgianMalusiShepherd/caretakerZulu/XhosaManaSpiritual powerHawaiianMandlastrength or powerZulu/XhosaManfredMan of peaceGermanManhStrong, powerfulVietnameseManikandanone with a gem-adorned neck, epithet of AyyappanTamilManikantajewel-necked, another name for AyyappaTelugu/SanskritManimarangem-like king/great oneTamilManningSon of the heroEnglishMansoNamed for an ancestral Akan townAkan (Ghanaian)ManuelGod is with usFilipinoManusGreatIrishManvirBrave-hearted, warrior of the mindPunjabiMaratbekdesired lord, wished-for leaderKazakh/UzbekMarbunclan nameBatak (North Sumatra)MarcWarlikeFrenchMarc-AntoineWarlike, pricelessFrenchMarcasWarlikeIrishMarcelyoung warriorDutchMarcelllittle warrior, dedicated to MarsHungarianMarcellusLittle warrior, young MarsLatinMarceloLittle warriorFilipinoMarchettison of MarcoItalianMarcialOf Mars, warlikeFilipinoMarcinOf Mars, warlikePolishMarcoWarlikeItalianMarcosWarlikePortugueseMarcusDedicated to MarsLatinMardavijman of the hunt; historical ruler namePersianMarekwarlike, dedicated to MarsCzech/SlovakMarijanof Mars, warlike / devoted to MaryCroatianMariomanly, warriorItalianMārisof the seaLatvianMariusof Mars, warlikeHungarianMariuszOf Mars, warlikePolishMarkWarlikeLatinMarkelWarlike (Basque form of Marcel/Marcus)BasqueMarkowarlike, dedicated to MarsSlavicMarkosWarlike (Basque form of Mark)BasqueMarkusDedicated to marsGermanMarlinsea fish, swift swimmerEnglishMarlonLittle falconFilipinoMarstonmarsh townEnglishMartimOf Mars, warlikePortugueseMartinWarlike; Of MarsSpanishMārtiņšof Mars, warlike (form of Martin)Latvian/LatinMartonof Mars, warlikeHungarianMarushelter, shield, protectionMaoriMarvinfamous friend; also honors Marvin GayeWelshMarwansolid rock, flint stoneArabicMasaruVictory, to excelJapaneseMasatoRighteous person, correct manJapaneseMasonworker in stoneEnglishMassasoitGreat leader / sachem titleNative American (Wampanoag)Massenrelated to lordship, short form linked to MassinissaAmazigh/BerberMassimilianogreatestItalianMassimogreatestItalianMassinissatheir master / their lordAmazigh/BerberMassisTraditional Armenian name for Mount AraratArmenianMassylrelated to the Massylii tribe, ancient Numidian peopleAmazigh/BerberMateuszGift of GodPolishMatevžgift of God, form of MatthewHebrew via SlovenianMathivananlord of the moon, wise oneTamilMaticgift of God, form of MatthewSlovenianMatoBearNative American (Lakota Sioux)MattinWarlike (Basque form of Martin)BasqueMatyasgift of GodHungarianMaunakeaWhite mountainHawaiianMauriceDark-skinned, MoorishFrenchMaverickindependent, unbrandedEnglishMaxamuudpraisedSomali/ArabicMaximGreatestLatinMaximethe greatestLatinMaximilianGreatestLatin/GermanMaximusGreatestLatinMaximus-Reefgreatest + coral ridgeLatin/EnglishMaxmiliángreatestCzech/SlovakMaxwellgreat streamScottishMazighfree man; root word of 'Amazigh' itselfAmazigh/BerberMedhatPraise, commendationEgyptian/ArabicMeeranleader, revered saint (from Mir)Tamil (Muslim)MehmetPraised oneTurkishMeinhardStrong in mindGermanMeiyappantruthful lord/fatherTamilMekonnenHe shall be establishedEthiopian (Amharic)MelesOne who returns, a redeemer figureEthiopian (Tigrinya)Mellestrength, mightDutchMenadlinked to Manad, historic dynastic nameAmazigh/BerberMendiMountainBasqueMenelauswithstanding the people's wrathGreekMenelikSon of the wise manEthiopian (Amharic)MenesHe who enduresEgyptianMenglyprosperous dragonKhmerMensahThird sonAkan (Ghanaian)Menzuthe eldest, firstbornAmazigh/BerberMerabuncertain, ancient Georgian nameGeorgianMeredyddgreat lord; magnificentWelshMeridHe has helped/aidedEthiopian (Amharic)MerneptahBeloved of PtahEgyptianMerrickruler of the seaCelticMerrittBoundary gate; worthyEnglishMertBrave, manly, honestTurkishMesfinPrinceEthiopian (Amharic)Meteora shooting starGreekMetinSolid, resolute, steadfastTurkishMichaelWho is like God?HebrewMichalwho is like GodCzech/SlovakMichałWho is like GodPolishMichaliswho is like GodGreekMieszkoBear-like, or manPolishMigelWho is like God (Basque form of Michael)BasqueMiguelWho is like GodFilipinoMihawho is like GodSlovenianMihaiwho is like GodRomanianMihangelwho is like God (Welsh Michael)WelshMikaelWho is like God (form of Michael)Ethiopian (Amharic)MikasiCoyoteNative American (Sioux)MikelWho is like God (Basque form of Michael)BasqueMikhailwho is like GodRussianMikkoWho is like GodFinnishMiklosvictory of the peopleHungarianMinatoHarborJapaneseMingukThe nationKoreanMinhoClever and goodKoreanMinjunQuick and handsomeKoreanMinoruTo bear fruit, truthJapaneseMinseokClever stoneKoreanMiodragsweet and dearSerbianMirceapeace, worldRomanianMiroslavpeace and gloryCzech/SlovakMirosławPeaceful gloryPolishMislavone who thinks of gloryCroatianMladenyoung oneCroatianMohamedPraiseworthyEgyptian/ArabicMoisesDrawn out of waterSpanishMollaHe has grown rich/increasedEthiopian (Amharic)Momchilyoung man, brave youthBulgarianMonivongroyal lineage, gem kingKhmerMönkhboldeternal steelMongolianMontgomerymountain of the wealthy manFrench/NormanMontgomery-Valemountain of the wealthy man + valleyFrench/EnglishMontreiminister, advisorKhmerMontymountainFrenchMordecaiWarrior, servant of MardukHebrewMosesDrawn out of waterHebrewMosesePacific form of MosesTongan/SamoanMoussadelivered from waterWest AfricanMthunziShade/shadow (protection)ZuluMunkheternalMongolianMunsifjust, fair-mindedArabicMuntariTrusted; dependable (Ghanaian-Islamic influence)Akan (Ghanaian)Munzirone who warns, cautionsArabicMurdochsea warriorScottishMuscoviteshimmering silver-gray micaNamed for Muscovy, Russia (used as window glass)Muthuvelpearl spear, precious weaponTamilMutindaBorn during a famine or hard timesKambaMutuaTruthful, one who speaks truthKambaMwangiBorn at the time of the sun/lightKikuyu/East AfricanMykolavictory of the peopleUkrainianMyroslavpeace and gloryUkrainianMzwandileOur home has grownXhosa/ZuluNadeekaone associated with riversSinhalaNaderrare; preciousPersianNaftaliMy struggle, wrestlingHebrewNagygreat, bigHungarianNahshonEnchanter, one who divinesHebrewNakornCityThaiNamjoonSouth and talentedKoreanNanaChief; king; grand title of respectAkan (Ghanaian)Nana YawChief born on ThursdayAkan (Ghanaian)Nandorbold, courageousHungarianNantanSpokesman, chiefNative American (Apache)NaokiHonest tree, straight and uprightJapaneseNaranbaatarsun heroMongolianNararyanoble man, honorable kingJavanese/SanskritNarasimhaman-lion, fierce Vishnu avatarTelugu/SanskritNarendralord of men, kingJavanese/SanskritNarithman of virtueKhmerNarmerPainful catfish, fierce oneEgyptianNarongWarfare, battleThaiNashby the ash treeEnglishNasservictorious, helperArabicNassoroVictoriousSwahiliNatarajanking of dance, epithet of ShivaTamilNaufalgenerous gift, preciousArabic/MalayNavtejNew brilliancePunjabiNazardedicated to GodUkrainianNeagublack, darkRomanianNechitavictoriousRomanianNeculaivictory of the peopleRomanianNedwealthy guardianEnglishNedumarantall/great kingTamilNegashHe shall reignEthiopian (Amharic)NegusseKingEthiopian (Amharic)Neilchampion / cloudScottishNejcform of Nikolaj/Ignatius, fierySlovenianNélsonSon of Neil, championPortugueseNemanjauncertain, possibly 'without possessions'SerbianNephritetough green jade varietyGreek ('nephros,' kidney, for old belief it cured kidney ailments')NersesManly; heroic strengthArmenianNerudasurname of poet Pablo NerudaSpanishNetsanetFreedomEthiopian (Amharic)NghiaRighteousness, loyalty, dutyVietnameseNguyen KhoiOutstanding originVietnameseNhatSun, first, number oneVietnameseNiallchampion, cloudCelticNicholasVictory of the peopleGreekNicovictory of the peopleItalianNicolaVictory of the peopleItalianNicolaevictory of the peopleRomanianNicolasVictory of the peopleSpanishNicuvictory of the peopleRomanianNicușorlittle victorious oneRomanianNiekvictory of the peopleDutchNielsvictory of the peopleDutchNihatEnd, conclusion (of a great journey)TurkishNiiloVictory of the peopleFinnishNikhileshlord of the whole worldTelugu/SanskritNikiforbearer of victoryBulgarian (Greek Nikephoros)Nikitavictor, unconqueredRussianNiklasVictory of the peopleFinnishNikovictory of the peopleGreekNikodemVictory of the peoplePolishNikolaivictory of the peopleGreekNikosvictory of the peopleGreekNikšavictory of the peopleCroatian (Dalmatian)Nilschampion, victorScandinavianNimrodRebel, we shall rebelHebrewNiranEternalThaiNirjhorwaterfall, cascading streamBengali/SanskritNissankawithout doubt, peerlessSinhalaNithatEternal, everlastingThaiNitinMoral, ethical, guided by good conductSanskritNjállchampionOld NorseNjordstrong, vigorousScandinavianNjorogeTraditional clan name, one who wandersKikuyuNkansahOne who leads with courage and confidenceAkan (Ghanaian)NkemdirimWhat is mine shall be mineIgbo/NigerianNkrumahNinth-born childAkan (Ghanaian)Noblehaving high moral qualitiesEnglishNoboruTo rise, ascendJapaneseNodaruncertain, classic literary nameGeorgianNodirbekrare lord, unique leaderUzbekNokosiBearNative American (Seminole)NolanChampion; nobleEnglishNorbertbright hero of the northCzech/SlovakNorbertoBright from the northPortugueseNormanman from the northHungarianNormundsprotector of the northLatvianNorodomroyal, of the sovereign lineKhmerNorrisMan from the northEnglishNorthgatenorth entranceEnglishNorwoodNorth woodEnglishNtiOne who stands firm and trueAkan (Ghanaian)NunoNinthPortugueseNurbolbe radiant, become lightKazakhNurdauletlight of prosperity, radiant fortuneKazakhNurislamlight of Islam, radiance of faithKazakh/UzbekNurlanradiant one, born of lightKazakhNursultanradiant sultan, light of the rulerKazakhNurzhansoul of lightKazakhNyamdorjSunday-born vajraMongolianNyarkoOne who overcomes; victoriousAkan (Ghanaian)NzhdehPilgrim, wanderer; adopted name of a national heroArmenianOakoak tree, strengthEnglishOakleyOak tree meadowEnglishObinnaHeart of the fatherIgbo/NigerianObioraHeart of the peopleIgbo/NigerianObsidianglossy black volcanic glassLatin (named for Roman explorer Obsius)Ochilhigh placeScottishOchirbatfirm as a diamond/vajraMongolianOctavianEighthLatinOctavioEighthLatinOdarteyGa name meaning firstborn sonAkan (Ghanaian)Odawaaa traditional Somali given nameSomaliOdellwoad hill, wealthyEnglishOdinfury, inspirationScandinavianOdonwealth protectorHungarianOdysseuswrathful, haterGreekOforiOne who grows strong; the important oneAkan (Ghanaian)Ogedeithe exalted oneMongolianOgnivrelated to fire, sparkBengali/SanskritOgnjenfieryCroatian/South SlavicOgnyanfiery, fireBulgarian/SlavicOgunbiyiOgun gave birth to this oneYoruba/NigerianOgundeleOgun (god of iron/war) has come homeYoruba/NigerianOgunleyeOgun has honor/respectYoruba/NigerianOğuzHandsome, noble tribe founderTurkishOğuzhanRuler of the OghuzTurkishOhanzeeShadowNative American (Sioux)OheneKingAkan (Ghanaian)Ohirproud, dignifiedBengaliOhirjeetone who conquers pride with dignityBengali/SanskritOhnishikantobeloved of the unquenchable fireBengali/SanskritOjoyunconquerable, undefeatedBengali/SanskritOkatakyieBrave and gallant oneAkan (Ghanaian)OkeMountain, high placeYoruba/NigerianOkoaSave, rescueSwahiliOktavianeighth bornHungarianOlafancestor's descendantScandinavianOlaviAncestor's descendantFinnishOldřichruler of an ancient heritageCzechOlegholy, blessedSlavicOleksandrdefender of mankindUkrainianOlusegunGod has achieved victoryYoruba/NigerianOmarLong-livedArabicOmriMy sheaf, servant of GodHebrewOndiveeranlone brave warrior, folk hero nameTamilOndreimanly, braveSlovak/Czech (variant of Andrew)Ondrejmanly, braveSlavicOndřejmanly, braveCzechOnontoendless, infiniteBengali/SanskritOnurHonor, dignityTurkishOpokuOne who gathers or picksAkan (Ghanaian)Orbiscircle, ring, worldLatinOrestof the mountainsUkrainian/GreekOrhanGreat ruler, city rulerTurkishOrionisof Orion; possessive astronomical formLatinOrlandofamous throughout the landItalianOrsinobear-likeItalianOrsonBear cubEnglishOrtziSky / thunder god in Basque mythologyBasqueOrvalgolden townFrench/English variant of OrvilleOsamaLionEgyptian/ArabicOsamuTo govern, disciplineJapaneseOsbornDivine bear; god warriorEnglishOsceolaBlack drink singerNative American (Seminole)OseiNoble; leaderAkan (Ghanaian)Osgooddivinely goodOld English/NorseOshanoceanSinhalaOsirisGod of the afterlife and rebirthEgyptianOskarGod spearOld NorseOsmanFounder, bone breaker (heroic)TurkishOsmarDivine gloryPortugueseOsmonddivine protectorOld EnglishOsmunddivine protectorOld EnglishOsórioDescendant of the bearPortugueseOsric-Banedivine ruler + slayer, destroyerOld EnglishOssorydeer peopleIrishOstapstable, steadfastUkrainianOstatzModern rare Basque name, unclear precise meaningBasqueOstrohsharp, fortressUkrainianOsvaldodivine powerItalianOszkardivine spearHungarianOtabekfather lord, paternal leaderUzbekOtakarguardian of wealthCzechOtaruncertain, possibly Persian originGeorgianOthowealthy, prosperousGermanicOtmarWealthy and famousGermanOtsoWolfBasqueOtsoaThe wolf (definite article form of Otso)BasqueOttarterror of the armyScandinavianOttiswealthyVariant of OtisOttonWealthy, prosperousPolishOtuFirstborn sonAkan (Ghanaian)Otutahaplace name meaning singular islandTonganOugousregional traditional masculine nameAmazigh/BerberOuzellaghtraditional masculine name, Kabyle mountain originAmazigh/BerberOvirupbeautiful form, without equal beautyBengali/SanskritOwainwell-born; noble youthWelshOwusuDelayer; one who postponesAkan (Ghanaian)Owusu-AnsahCombined surname of two respected Akan lineagesAkan (Ghanaian)OyewaleChieftaincy/honor comes homeYoruba/NigerianOziasstrength of the Lord, sky-touched powerHebrewOzrenlinked to Mount OzrenCroatianOzymandiasGreek name for Ramesses IIGreek, from Egyptian pharaoh nameOzzydivine powerEnglishPaatauncertain, folk-era nameGeorgianPaavoSmall, humbleFinnishPahdoponyHistorical family nameNative American (Comanche)Painiteonce the world's rarest gemEnglish (gemstone, named for mineralogist Arthur Pain)PalaniHawaiian form of Frank, free oneHawaiianPalepalesupport, protectSamoanPallatonFighter, warriorNative American (Delaware/Lenape)PanasimmortalUkrainian/GreekPandayBlacksmith, craftsmanFilipinoPandiyanof the Pandya dynastyTamilPanhawisdom, intelligenceKhmerPantaleonall-compassionate, all-lionGreekPaoraMaori form of Paul, smallMaoriPapNamed for King Pap of ArmeniaArmenianParakramavalor, heroic strengthSinhala/SanskritPathiwatRevolution, changeThaiPatriceNoble, patricianFrenchPatrickNoblemanIrishPatriknoblemanHungarianPatrykNoblemanPolishPaxtonPeace townEnglishPayatHe is comingNative American (Sioux)PeadarRockIrishPedrrock; stone (Welsh Peter)WelshPedroRockPortuguesePeetuRockFinnishPegasuswinged horse; a northern constellationGreekPekkaRockFinnishPengmythical giant bird; rocChinesePenryhead; chiefWelshPercival-Stormpierce the valley + tempestFrench/EnglishPercy-Sullivanpierce the valley + dark-eyedFrench/IrishPeregrinetraveler, wandererLatinPeregrine-Vanetraveler, pilgrim + weathervaneLatin/EnglishPeretzBreakthroughHebrewPericlessurrounded by gloryGreekPerseusdestroyer, avengerGreekPerththorn bush / woodScottishPeruRock (Basque form of Peter)BasquePetarrock, stoneCroatianPetchDiamondThaiPeterRockGreekPēterisrock, stone (form of Peter)Latvian/GreekPetostone, rockHungarianPetrrock, stoneCzech/SlovakPetrerock, stoneRomanianPetriRock (Basque form of Peter)BasquePetrorock, stoneUkrainianPetrosRock; Eastern Armenian form of PeterArmenianPetrurock, stoneRomanianPetteriRockFinnishPheakdeiloyal, faithfulKhmerPhilippLover of horsesGermanPhilippeLover of horsesFrenchPhuWealth, abundanceVietnamesePiarasRockIrishPiarresRock (Basque form of Peter, from French Basque regions)BasquePichaiExcellent victoryThaiPiercenrockmodern invented (variant of Pierce)Pierorock, stoneItalianPierreRock, stoneFrenchPierre-LouisRock, famous warriorFrenchPiersonSon of Piers (Peter)EnglishPietariRockFinnishPieterrock, stoneDutchPietersitestormy blue-gold swirling stoneEnglish (gemstone, named for gem dealer Sid Pieters)PietroRock, stoneItalianPinepine treeEnglishPioPious, devoutFilipinoPioloModern variant honoring Saint PaulFilipinoPiotrRock, stonePolishPiranpatron saint of Cornwall, tin miners near sea cliffsCornishPiripiMaori form of Philip, lover of horsesMaoriPisachclever, sharp-mindedKhmerPisethexcellent, extraordinaryKhmerPiyeThe one who lives, strong rulerEgyptian/NubianPlamenflameBulgarian/SlavicPlatobroad-shoulderedGreekPoepeacock; surname of Edgar Allan PoeEnglishPohakuStone, rockHawaiianPollocksurname of painter Jackson PollockScottish surnamePolycarpmuch fruitGreekPongracall-strengthHungarianPonnusamygolden lordTamilPonvannangolden-hued oneTamilPoraliyanwarrior, fighterTamilPothinuslonged-for, desiredGreekPowhatanFalls of the river, chief's titleNative American (Powhatan/Algonquian)PoyrazNorth windTurkishPrabathdawn, early morning lightSinhala/SanskritPraboworadiant, commanding presenceJavanese/SanskritPrachaiExcellent victoryThaiPrantikborderland, boundary, frontierBengali/SanskritPrasertExcellent, superiorThaiPrasetyopromise, vowJavanesePrasitAccomplished, achievedThaiPrathanGiven, gift, chairmanThaiPraveenskilled, proficientSinhala/SanskritPrayutEffort, endeavorThaiPrempehRoyal name of the Asante kingsAkan (Ghanaian)Přemysl Otakarclever guardian of gloryCzechPrescottpriest's cottageEnglishPreselifrom the Preseli HillsWelshPreservedkept safeEnglish (Puritan virtue name)Preslavmost gloriousBulgarianPrestoquick, fast (musical tempo)ItalianPrestonPriest's townEnglishPrinceroyal son; also honors musician PrinceLatinPrithvithe earthTelugu/SanskritProjeshlord of the people, rulerBengali/SanskritProkipprogress, advancementUkrainian/GreekPrvoslavfirst glorySerbianPrzemysławClever, cunning gloryPolishPtahCreator god, openerEgyptianPurwantobeginning, foundationJavanesePwyllwisdom; good senseWelshPyotrrock, stoneRussianQadirPowerful, capablePunjabi/PersianQaletaqaGuardian of the peopleNative American (Hopi)QhaweHeroXhosa/ZuluQiangstrong; powerfulChineseQihaoremarkable and grandChineseQoranea traditional Somali given nameSomaliQuadeFourth bornEnglishQuanOfficial, soldier, observerVietnameseQuanahFragrantNative American (Comanche)QuarshieBorn on Sunday (Ga variant)Akan (Ghanaian)Quasarextremely bright, distant celestial objectEnglishQuentinFifthLatinQuezonNamed after President Manuel QuezonFilipinoQuillonSword guardEnglishQuinlanstrong, shapelyCelticQuinnapinHistorical sachem nameNative American (Narragansett)QuintinFifthLatinQuintusFifthLatinQuocNation, countryVietnameseQuoc AnhNational heroVietnameseQuorrininvented; evokes strengthmodern invented (Manx-influenced, from Quirk)QurbanSacrifice, devoted offeringPunjabi/PersianRaSun godEgyptianRadbodcounsel-boldFrisianRadfordRed fordEnglishRadosławJoyful gloryPolishRaedLeader, pioneerArabicRaffertyprosperity, abundanceIrishRafiexalted, nobleArabic/IndonesianRafieexalted, elevatedArabic/MalayRageha traditional Somali given nameSomaliRagnarwarrior's judgment, army adviserScandinavianRahulEfficient, capableSanskritRaidenThunder and lightningJapaneseRaimondowise protectorItalianRaimundWise protectorGermanRainerwise army, counsel under open skyGermanicRainierWise ruler, army counselFrenchRajKing, ruleSanskritRajarshiroyal sage, a king who becomes a seerBengali/SanskritRajeshKing of kingsSanskritRajmundWise protectorPolishRakanfirm, secureArabicRakhshshining; name of Rostam's legendary horsePersianRalfWolf counselGermanRamExalted, highHebrewRamazuncertain, traditional Georgian nameGeorgianRamonWise protectorSpanishRamsesBorn of Ra, son of the sun godEgyptianRanaldwise rulerScottishRanbirBrave in battleSanskritRanganastage, colorful, vibrantSinhalaRangelangel, messenger of GodBulgarian (from Archangel)Rangerforest guardianEnglishRangganoble, dignifiedJavaneseRanginuigreat sky fatherMaoriRannochbracken / ferny placeScottishRansomredemption, son of the shieldEnglishRanveerBrave warrior in battleSanskritRareșrare, preciousRomanianRashidrightly guided, wiseArabicRashidiWise counselorSwahiliRastislavgrowing glorySlovakRatanakgem, treasureKhmerRatchasiRoyal lionThaiRatiarmy, warrior hostGeorgianRatiborbattle defenderSlavicRatkowar, warriorSerbianRavelsurname of composer Maurice RavelFrenchRavindralord of the sunTelugu/SanskritRavindusun, radiant like the sunSinhala/SanskritRavivarmansun-shielded kingTamilRavshanbright, clear, luminousUzbek/PersianRavuthpowerful, mightyKhmerRayyan Zakigate of paradise, pureArabic/MalayRazvanrebel, dissenterRomanianReaksaprotector, guardian of the realmKhmerRecepSeventh month (Islamic calendar)TurkishRectoNamed after statesman Claro M. RectoFilipinoRed CloudNamed for a famed Lakota war leaderNative American (Oglala Lakota)Redmondwise protectorIrishReeceardor, enthusiasmCelticReevesteward, bailiffEnglishReggiepowerful rulerEnglishReginald-Vaneadvice, counsel + weathervaneGermanic/EnglishRegisKingLatinRégisKingly, royalFrenchRégnaultWise power, counselFrenchReidRed-hairedScottishReinhardStrong counselGermanReinholdStrong counselGermanReinierwise counselDutchReinoWise rulerFinnishRembrandtraven, bright counselDutchRemigiusoarsmanLatinRemusSpeed, or twin of RomulusLatinRenaldoWise ruler, rebornLatin/GermanicRenaudWise power, counselFrenchRenfrostrebirth of frost, winter renewalmodern invented (blend of Ren + Frost)Renzocrowned with laurelItalianRevazuncertain, Persian-linked royal nameGeorgianRewatProsperityThaiRewistrong, tenaciousMaoriRexKingLatinRezsofamous wolfHungarianRhainlance; spearWelshRhegedgenerosity; giftWelshRhettardor, enthusiasmWelshRhisiartstrong ruler (Welsh Richard)WelshRhodriruler; wheel-kingWelshRhungrand; majesticWelshRhydianone who crosses the fordCelticRhysardor, enthusiasmCelticRicardoBrave rulerPortugueseRiccardopowerful rulerItalianRichardBrave powerGermanicRidgeleyclearing on the ridgeEnglishRif'atlinked to the Rif mountain regionAmazigh/Berber (regional, Rif-linked)Rigelfoot; bright star in OrionArabicRihardsstrong rulerLatvian/GermanicRikardpowerful rulerHungarianRikuLand/ContinentJapaneseRikutoLand, soaringJapaneseRintoDignified, cold, braveJapaneseRistoFollower of ChristFinnishRithisakpower and honorKhmerRithypower, strengthKhmerRitwikpriest who performs rituals, radiantBengali/SanskritRizalGreen field, meadowFilipinoRoaldfamous rulerScandinavianRoarkFamous rulerIrishRobertBright fameGermanicRobertobright fameItalianRobertsbright fameLatvian/GermanicRobiulof the sun, sunlikeBengaliRoccorest, reposeItalianRochesterstony fortressEnglishRockyStrong stone (adopted stage name)KoreanRoderickfamous rulerCelticRodrigoFamous rulerFilipinoRoelfamous wolfDutchRoelandfamous wolfDutchRogelioFamous spearmanFilipinoRogérioFamous spearmanPortugueseRohamstrong; heroicPersianRohitRed, another name for the sunSanskritRokrest, from Saint RochLatin via SlovenianRolandFamous throughout the landFrenchRolfFamous wolfGermanRolihlahlaTroublemaker/pulling the branch of a treeXhosaRollandFamous throughout the landFrenchRollofamous wolfScandinavianRomanCitizen of RomeLatinRomestrength, from the city of RomeLatinRomolocitizen of RomeItalianRomulusMan of RomeLatinRonaldwise rulerHungarianRonanLittle sealIrishRonangshuray of battle, radiant warriorBengali/SanskritRonangsuray of victory (variant spelling)Bengali/SanskritRonatLittle sealIrishRongogod of peace and cultivated foodMaoriRonnakitGlory of battle, victorious deedThaiRonodeeplamp of battle, light amid struggleBengali/SanskritRonodiplight of battle, guiding flame in struggleBengali/SanskritRonojayvictorious in battle (variant spelling)Bengali/SanskritRonojitone who wins in battleBengali/SanskritRonojoyvictory in battleBengali/SanskritRookerook, a black sky-birdEnglishRoopeFame, brightFinnishRoosevelt-Colerose field + coal, darkDutch/EnglishRopataMaori form of Robert, bright fameMaoriRoscoe-Deandeer forest + valleyNorse/EnglishRosendoFamous princePortugueseRoshanbright, illuminatedSinhala/PersianRossUplandScottishRostamlegendary hero of the ShahnamehPersianRostislavgrowing gloryCzech/SlovakRostyslavgrowing gloryUkrainianRoswellspring of horses, rose springEnglishRourkeFamous rulerIrishRowdanlittle red-haired onemodern invented (blend of Rowan + Aidan)Rowlandfamous landGermanicRowtagFireNative American (Algonquin)Royred-hairedScottishRoyceson of Roy, famousEnglishRuairiRed kingIrishRubenBehold, a son; founder of Cilician ArmeniaArmenianRudiFamous wolfGermanRudolffamous wolfCzech/SlovakRudraThe roarer, fierce, a form of ShivaSanskritRudrakeye of Rudra (Shiva), fierce protectorBengali/SanskritRufinored-hairedLatinRufusred-hairedLatinRui-MiguelFamous ruler, who is like GodPortugueseRukshanshining light, radiant oneSinhala/SanskritRúnarsecret lore, runic warriorOld NorseRungratProsperous jewel, radiant treasureThaiRungrotProsperous lightThaiRurikfamous rulerSlavicRushdi Haqimrightly guided wisdomArabic/MalayRussetwarm reddish-brown autumn colorFrench ('rousset,' reddish')Rustamalternate spelling of Rostam, legendary heroPersianRutgerfamous spearDutchRutherfordCattle fordEnglishRutherford-Jamescattle ford + supplanterEnglishRutledgeRed pool ridgeEnglishRyderhorseman, messengerEnglishRyoCool/RefreshingJapaneseRyosukeRefreshing helperJapaneseRyotaRefreshing, bigJapaneseRyszardBrave rulerPolishRyuDragonJapaneseRyuseiShooting star, dragon spiritJapaneseRyzalstrong, resilientArabic/MalayRyzeninvented; evokes 'rising'modern inventedSabinFrom the Sabine people (historical/political name)BasqueSaburoThird sonJapaneseSadiqtruthful, sincereArabicSahaleFalcon, aboveNative American (Chinook)SahasaBold, daringThaiSakdaPower, authorityThaiSalaadprayerSomali/ArabicSalvadorSaviorFilipinoSalvatoresaviorItalianSamadeternal, self-sufficientArabicSamarthCapable, competent, powerfulSanskritSamatarpeaceful, safeSomaliSamodraocean, seaJavanese/SanskritSamsonSun, strong oneEthiopian (Amharic)Sanderdefender of mankindDutchSandordefender of manHungarianSandrodefender of mankindItalianSandudefender of the peopleRomanianSanggyunAuspicious balanceKoreanSanjarthe one who attacks; ruler; Seljuk sultan namePersianSanjayTriumphant, victoriousSanskritSanjayavictorious, triumphantSinhala/SanskritSanteriDefender of mankindFinnishSantiagoSaint James; SupplanterSpanishSardonyxbanded orange-brown carnelian stoneGreek (combination of 'sard' and 'onyx')Sardorleader, commanderUzbek/PersianSarethessence, substanceKhmerSargisNamed for Saint Sargis, protector saintArmenianSarkisNamed for Saint Sarkis, patron of young love and soldiersArmenianSarpSteep, rugged, toughTurkishSarpongPrecious; nobleAkan (Ghanaian)SartajCrown, chief among allPunjabiSarunprotector, guardianKhmerSarvcypress treePersianSasanfounder of the Sassanid dynastyPersianSasindumoon god, lord of the moonSinhalaSašodefender of mankind, form of AlexanderSlavicSasunNamed for the Sasun region, home of legendary heroesArmenianSathitEstablished, settledThaiSatoshiWise, quick-wittedJapaneseSatriaknight, warriorSanskrit/IndonesianSaulAsked for, prayed forHebrewScottFrom ScotlandScottishSeamussupplanterCelticSeanGod is graciousIrishSebastiaanvenerable, reveredDutchSebastiánvenerable, reveredCzech/SlovakSébastienRevered, venerableFrenchSebestyenvenerable, reveredHungarianSedgwickplace by the sword-grassEnglishSefaWealthy; one who prospersAkan (Ghanaian)SegunConquer, achieve victoryYoruba/NigerianSeifSwordEgyptian/ArabicSeiulichiefly title nameSamoanSejinWorld and truthKoreanSejunWorld's talentKoreanSekhemPower, strengthEgyptianSelçukFast-flowing water; founder of Seljuk dynastyTurkishSelvanson, wealthy/prosperous oneTamilSemisiPacific form of JamesTongan/SamoanSenalarmy leader, commanderSinhalaSendoaStrong, robustBasqueSengedorjlion vajraMongolianSengolsceptre of justiceTamilSenguttuvanthe great Chera king, 'red Kuttuvan'TamilSeojunAuspicious talentKoreanSeokjinPrecious stoneKoreanSequoyahSparrow / after the inventor of the Cherokee syllabaryNative American (Cherokee)Serbanof Serbian originRomanianSereyrothfree chariot, free vehicleKhmerSereyvuthfreedom, libertyKhmerSergeiservant, attendantRussianSergioServant, attendantFilipinoSergiuservant, attendantRomanianSerhanHead ruler, chief khanTurkishSerhatBorder, frontierTurkishSerikbolbecome a companion, be a worthy partnerKazakhSerkanHead of the tribe, leader's bloodTurkishSerpentinemottled green stone of transformationLatin (gemstone, 'serpent-like')ServiusTo keep, protectLatinSesostrisSon of the goddess WosretEgyptianSethAppointedHebrewSetiOf Seth, follower of SethEgyptianSetiawanloyal, faithful manJavanese/IndonesianSettimioseventhItalianSeunghyunVictorious virtueKoreanSeungkwanVictorious and generousKoreanSeveriStern, severeFinnishSeverinStern, severeLatinSéverinStern, severeFrenchSeverinoStern, severeLatinSeverynstern, severeUkrainian/LatinSewerynStern, severePolishSextusSixthLatinSeyoumHe has been named/appointedEthiopian (Amharic)ShadrackCommand of Aku (adapted biblical name)East African/BiblicalShalvauncertain, noble family nameGeorgianShanmountain; kindChineseShaojuncontinuing talentChineseShaoweicontinuing greatnessChineseShauryaValor, braverySanskritShayanworthy; deservingPersianShemName, renownHebrewShengvictory; to flourish; sageChineseSherifNoble, honorableEgyptian/ArabicSherlockbright hair, fair-hairedEnglishShermanshear man, wool cutterEnglishShervinlion-hearted; bravePersianSherzodlion-bornUzbekShimonHe has heardHebrewShindongNew and easternKoreanShinichiTrue, first sonJapaneseShintaroTrue, big sonJapaneseShirzadlion-born; born like a lionPersianShivAuspicious, the god ShivaSanskritShoTo fly, soar, prosperityJapaneseShoheiSoaring, flying peacefullyJapaneseShongkhoconch shell, sacred symbolBengali/SanskritShotahonoring poet Shota RustaveliGeorgianShreyanone who is auspicious, more excellentBengali/SanskritShujiExcellent, correct second sonJapaneseShunQuick, talented, obedientJapaneseShuolarge; brilliantChineseSibeliussurname of composer Jean SibeliusFinnish surnameSidamonuncertain, rare noble surname-nameGeorgianSiddharthOne who has attained his goalsSanskritSiegfriedVictorious peaceGermanSietsevictoriousDutchSifaksvariant historic form linked to SyphaxAmazigh/BerberSifaxalternate spelling of the Numidian royal name SyphaxAmazigh/BerberSigfridvictory peaceNorse/GermanicSigmundVictorious protectorGermanSigurdguardian of victoryScandinavianSikatunaNamed after a historic chieftainFilipinoSillimanitefibrous gray-blue crystalEnglish (gemstone, named for chemist Benjamin Silliman)SimbaLionSwahiliSinanspearhead, shiningArabicSinceregenuine, honestEnglishSinghaLionThaiSionePacific form of JohnSamoan/TonganSiorfarmer (Welsh George)WelshSipanNamed for Mount Sipan near Lake VanArmenianSirichaiGlorious victoryThaiSiriusthe Dog Star; brightest star in the night skyGreekSisayHe has multiplied/increased the family lineEthiopian (Amharic)Sitorusclan/marga name used as given nameBatak (North Sumatra)SitricVictorious, triumphantIrishSivertguardian of victoryScandinavianSivuthalion heroKhmerSixtus-Reignsixth + rule, sovereigntyLatin/EnglishSizwethe nationZuluSjoerdguardian of the peaceDutchSkuliprotector, shelterNorseSkúliprotector, shieldOld NorseSlateblue-gray stoneEnglishSlavengloriousCroatianSlaviborone who fights for gloryCzechSlavkoglorySlavicSlavojglory in battleCzech/SlovakSlavomírglory and peaceCzech/SlovakSławomirPeaceful gloryPolishSlobodanfree, freedomSerbianSmbatNamed for several Armenian kings and generalsArmenianSneferuHe who perfectsEgyptianSnorreattack, twistScandinavianSnorriuncertain, possibly 'attack'Old NorseSobekCrocodile godEgyptianSocratesmaster of his craft, soundGreekSokunthearithpure peaceful powerKhmerSokwStanding bearNative American (Algonquin, rare)Solferinovivid magenta-pink colorNamed for the Battle of Solferino, ItalySombatFortune, wealthThaiSombathwealth, prosperityKhmerSomchaiReal manThaiSomdetRoyal, exaltedThaiSomerledsummer traveler / VikingScottishSomkiatWorthy of honorThaiSomphongWorthy supportThaiSompongWorthy supportThaiSomsakWorthy of powerThaiSonMountainVietnameseSophalfruitful, successfulKhmerSopheanuthfortunate leaderKhmerSosukeSoaring helperJapaneseSotaSoaring, or great helperJapaneseSourishlord of the gods, chief deityBengali/SanskritSoutaBig/Sudden/SoundJapaneseSricharansacred feet, blessedTelugu/SanskritSrikanthbeautiful throat, another name for ShivaTelugu/SanskritSrinivasabode of prosperity; another name for VishnuTelugu/SanskritSristidharbearer of creation, sustainer of the universeBengali/SanskritStandishStony pasturelandIrishStanislausglorious camp / stand of glorySlavicStanislavto become gloriousCzech/SlovakStanislav Jánto become glorious, God is graciousSlovakStanisławOne who achieves gloryPolishStankoto become gloriousSlovakStantonStony townEnglishStavroscrossGreekSteadfastunwavering, firmly loyalEnglishStefanCrown, garlandGermanStefanoCrown, garlandItalianSteffancrown (Welsh Stephen)WelshStellaricstar rulermodern invented (blend of Stellar + Alaric)StenstoneDutchSterlingGenuine; valuableEnglishSterling-Vaneof high value, silver + weathervaneEnglishStewartsteward / keeper of the estateScottishStigPath or wandererOld NorseStijnsteadfastDutchStipecrown (form of Stephen)Croatian (Dalmatian)Stjepancrown (form of Stephen)CroatianStonestone, rockEnglishStormtempest, stormDutchStoyanone who stands firm, steadfastBulgarianStrahinjafearless oneSerbianStuartsteward / keeper of the estateScottishSubramanyavery radiant one, another name for KartikeyaTelugu/SanskritSudarshangood-looking, of beautiful appearanceSinhala/SanskritSudeshof one's own good country, patriotSinhala/SanskritSudheervery wise, braveTelugu/SanskritSudiptowell-lit, brightly shiningBengali/SanskritSugiartoprosperous, generousJavaneseSuhartogood wealth, prosperousJavaneseSuhaybreddish, ruddy-complexionedArabicSukhbaataraxe heroMongolianSullivandark eyesIrishSultanruler, authorityArabicSultaniKing, sultanSwahiliSundarambeautiful, handsome oneTamilSundarapandianhandsome Pandya kingTamilSungchulAccomplished and firmKoreanSunghoAccomplished and grandKoreanSungjinAccomplished truthKoreanSungminAccomplished and cleverKoreanSungwoonAccomplished fortuneKoreanSunstoneglittering golden-orange stoneEnglish (gemstone)SunwooGoodness and excellenceKoreanSuriyaSunThaiSuryaThe sunSanskritSuryosunJavanese/SanskritSussexsouth SaxonsOld English (place: Sussex, England)SusumuTo advance, progressJapaneseSutansultan, noble titleMinangkabau/MalaySutherlandsouthern landScottishSuvinethgood leader, well-guidedSinhalaSuwanGoldThaiSvatoplukholy people/tribeCzech/SlovakSvenyoung man, youthDutchSverreSwinging/SpinningOld NorseSviatohorholy mountain, giant of legendUkrainian/SlavicSvyatoslavholy gloryUkrainianSvyatoslavkolittle holy gloryUkrainianSyahrulmonth, honorArabic/IndonesianSylvan-Cruzof the woods + crossLatin/SpanishSylvanusof the woods, forestLatinSylvesterWooded, of the forestLatinSyphaxNumidian royal name, meaning debatedAmazigh/BerberSzilardsolid, firmHungarianSzymonHe has heardPolishTadashiRighteous, loyal, correctJapaneseTadesseHe has come back/been restoredEthiopian (Amharic)TadeuszGift of God, praisePolishTadghpoet, philosopherCelticTaehyunGreat virtueKoreanTaehyungGreat and prosperousKoreanTaeminGreat and cleverKoreanTaeyongGreat and braveKoreanTafariOne who inspires aweEast AfricanTaharqaNubian ruler nameEgyptian/NubianTaiTalent, wealthVietnameseTaiyoSunJapaneseTajcrownArabicTakashiNoble, prosperousJapaneseTakeruWarrior/TakeJapaneseTakeshiFierce, warrior-like, bambooJapaneseTakfarinasnamed after the Numidian rebel leaderAmazigh/BerberTakodaFriend to everyoneNative American (Sioux)TakuTo cultivate, open upJapaneseTakumiArtisan, skillfulJapaneseTakuyaTo cultivate, valuable personJapaneseTalaiasiPacific form of CharlesTongan/FijianTalfrynhigh hillWelshTalgatelegant, refinedKazakhTalonclaw of a bird of preyFrenchTamatiMaori form of Thomas, twinMaoriTamerOne who owns palm trees, persistentEgyptian/ArabicTaneman; god of forests and birdsMaoriTangaroagod of the seaMaoriTapioGod of the forestFinnishTarasunsettler, rebelUkrainianTarekOne who knocks, morning starEgyptian/ArabicTarkanIron, strong heroTurkishTarlachShaped like Thor, battle summonerIrishTarquinfrom TarquiniiEtruscan/LatinTasstone, legendary chieftainHungarianTatankaBuffalo bullNative American (Lakota Sioux)TatsuyaAccomplished, dragonJapaneseTaufaahauroyal Tongan king's nameTonganTavistockoutpost on the Tavy riverEnglish (place name)TavitaSamoan form of DavidSamoanTavreninvented; evokes strength and calmmodern inventedTayariReady, preparedSwahiliTeddygift of God, braveGerman/GreekTejabrilliance, radianceTelugu/SanskritTejveerRadiant and bravePunjabiTelemachusfar from battleGreekTelmoProtectorPortugueseTemboElephantSwahiliTemujinof iron / blacksmithMongolianTengisocean, seaMongolianTennysonson of DennisEnglishTeodrosGift of God (variant of Tewodros)Ethiopian (Amharic)Terveluncertain, from an ancient Bulgar khan's nameBulgar (ancient)TevitaTongan form of DavidTonganTewodrosGift of God (form of Theodore)Ethiopian (Amharic)ThackerayThatch-roof clearingEnglishThaddeus-Reyesheart, courageous + kingsAramaic/SpanishThaiGreat, prosperous, peacefulVietnameseThamizharasanking of the Tamil languageTamilThammaratRighteous ruler, just kingdomThaiThanakornWealthy city, source of wealthThaiThanawatWealthy, prosperous oneThaiThanelandholder, warrior chiefScottishThangVictory, triumphVietnameseThanh LongBlue dragon, dragonfruitVietnameseThatcherRoof thatcherEnglishThejanradiance, brillianceSinhala/SanskritTheloniouslordly oneLatinThemistoclesglory of the lawGreek
Strong unisex names
AbimbolaBorn into wealthYoruba/NigerianAfolabiBorn into wealthYoruba/NigerianAkotoA hunter's strength / firm oneGhanaian (Akan)Aleksadefender of the peopleSerbian (Greek root)Alexdefender of peopleGreekAli'iChief, royaltyHawaiianAmahlubiRelated to the Hlubi clan/splendorXhosa (clan-linked)Amaristrength and builderYoruba/IgboAmritpalProtector of nectar/immortalityPunjabiAorangicloud in the sky; name for Mount CookMaoriArielLion of GodHebrewAroaropresence, face, frontMaoriAuðurwealth, fortuneIcelandic/Old NorseAyakhaTo build/createXhosaAyberkStrong as the moonTurkishBaljinderStrong as Indra, the mighty onePunjabiBalwinderMighty Indra, powerful lordPunjabiBghayetplace-linked traditional name, coastal referenceAmazigh/BerberBiddea traditional Somali given nameSomaliBillieresolute protectorEnglish/GermanBlairfield, plainEnglishBlaiselisping, stammering; also fieryLatinBlakefair-haired or darkEnglishBowieyellow-haired; also honors David BowieScottishBramblea prickly wild shrub, blackberry bushEnglishBrannocraven; from an old saint's nameWelshBristolsite of the bridgeOld English (place: Bristol, England)Brooklynmarshland, broken landDutch/American (place: Brooklyn, NYC)Cairothe victoriousArabic (place: Cairo, Egypt)Calderrocky water, streamScottishCameroncrooked noseScottishCarterone who transports goods by cartEnglishCaseyvigilant or watchfulIrishCedarcedar treeEnglishCharanjeetVictory at the Guru's feetPunjabiChardikalaEternal optimism, rising spiritsPunjabiChinuawolf (variant)MongolianChumaProsperity/wealthXhosaCooperbarrel makerEnglishCorazonHeartFilipinoDakotafriend or allyNative AmericanDelaneydescendant of the challengerCelticDenaliThe high oneNative American (Koyukon Athabaskan)Dhaqanculture, heritageSomaliDiasamidzesurname used informally as given name in some familiesGeorgianDrewcourageousGreekEclipsea celestial event where one body blocks anotherGreekEliotJehovah is GodEnglishEmeryindustrious rulerEnglishEniolaPerson of wealthYoruba/NigerianEnitanPerson of story/renownedYoruba/NigerianEverestfrom the highest mountainEnglish (place: Mount Everest)EzweniIn the land/nationZulu/XhosaFanelesibongeWorthy of praiseZuluFarnazsplendor; pridePersianFarrowtraveler, adventurer; young pig litterEnglishFatehjotLight of victoryPunjabiFatehpreetLoving victoryPunjabiFerrowyniron-fair, strong and blessedmodern invented (blend of Ferro + Wyn)Fifitastrong, sturdyTonganFinleyfair-haired heroEnglishFreedomliberty, independenceEnglishGcabasheClan name of note/distinctionZulu (clan name used as given name)GlenNarrow valleyScottishGugulethuOur prideZulu/XhosaHalseyfrom Hal's island, holly islandEnglishHalstonholy stone townEnglishHaniaSpirit warriorNative American (Miwok/Sioux use)Harakekenative flax plantMaoriHendrixruler of the home; also honors Jimi HendrixGerman/DutchHlakaniphileBe wise/cleverZuluHloniphaTo respect/honorZulu/XhosaHloniphileOne who is respectedZuluHonorintegrity, esteemEnglishIdilthe best, the finestSomaliIdwallord of the wallWelshIlellifree, independent (modern cultural coinage)Amazigh/BerberIlhanpledge, promise; also linked to leadershipSomaliImaraStrong, sturdySwahiliIntegritymoral uprightness, wholenessLatinIolaniroyal hawkHawaiianIthembaHopeZulu/XhosaJoplinhonors Janis Joplin and Scott JoplinEnglish surnameJordanflowing downHebrewJuneauyoung lord (from French surname)American (place: Juneau, Alaska)Justicerighteousness, fairnessLatinKahikateaNew Zealand's tallest native treeMaoriKalamathe torch, the lightHawaiianKarterone who transports goods by cartEnglishKavaljeetVictorious lotusPunjabiKesiBorn during difficult timesEast AfricanKestrelsmall falcon known for hovering flightEnglishKupunaelder, ancestorHawaiianLegacywhat is passed downEnglishLondonfrom the fortress of the moon (Celtic root)English (place: London, England)Lorcasurname of poet Federico García LorcaSpanishLungeloRight/privilegeZuluManaiaguardian spirit figure, protectorMaoriManaolaliving spirit, power of lifeHawaiianMaxgreatestLatinMeredithgreat ruler, sea lordCelticMeritdeserving of reward, worthLatinMontanamountainSpanish (place: Montana, USA)Morgansea-bornWelshNairobiplace of cool watersMaasai (place: Nairobi, Kenya)Ngatitribe, descendants ofMaoriOhanafamilyHawaiianOlayinkaWealth surrounds meYoruba/NigerianOnyxclaw, black gemstoneGreekOspreyfish hawk, bird of preyEnglishOvieKing/rulerUrhobo/NigerianPaikealegendary whale rider ancestorMaoriPalvinderNurtured by the mighty lordPunjabiPerrinlittle rock; form of PeterFrenchPeytonwarrior's estate, fighting-man's townEnglishPhallafruit, result, successKhmerPhezuluOn high/aboveZuluPhoenixdark red or mythical birdGreekPichdiamondKhmerPolaristhe North StarLatinPresleypriest's meadowEnglishPumelelaTo succeed/triumphXhosa/ZuluQ'oriankaGolden eagle jewelNative American (Quechua-influenced)QhamaniAppear/become visibleXhosaQhubekaniContinue/persevereZuluRavinderjitVictory of the sunPunjabiReaganlittle rulerEnglishReeseardent or fieryWelshReganlittle kingCelticReverencedeep respectEnglishRiderOne who ridesNative American (blended, modern)Ridleyreed clearing, cleared woodEnglishRoryred kingIrishSadikiFaithful, loyalSwahiliSašadefender of the peopleSlavic (diminutive of Aleksandar)SawyerwoodcutterEnglishSegaraocean, seaSanskrit/IndonesianSeluSamoan form of CyrusSamoanSequoiagiant redwood treeCherokeeSetyaloyal, truthfulSanskrit/JavaneseShahinfalconPersianShappared thunderSiouxSivornlion color, golden lionKhmerSloanraider, warriorCelticSovanngoldKhmerSpinelbrilliant red or blue royal gemLatin (gemstone, 'thorn')Sukheeshort form of Sukhbaatar, axeMongolianTaranjeetVictory that saves/liberatesPunjabiTaranveerBrave saviorPunjabiTaufastrong wind, galeTongan
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