Wisdom baby names
973 names that carry a sense of wisdom, each with its meaning and origin.
Wisdom girl names
AarohiAscending musical scale; risingSanskritAbigailmy father is joyHebrewAchariyawise teacherThaiAdanobleGermanicAdinadelicate/refinedHebrewAdlinajust, fair-naturedArabic/MalayAdobeaA well-mannered, gracious daughterGhanaian (Akan)Adriennefrom Hadria, dark oneFrench/LatinAfsanehLegend, fable, storyPersianAidanawise as the moonKazakhAislingDream or visionIrishAkobeaGood conduct, well-behavedGhanaian (Akan)AkyerekyerewaaOne who explains things wellGhanaian (Akan)AldaOld, wisePortugueseAlethatruthGreekAletheiatruth, disclosureGreekAliceNobleGermanAlicjanoble kindPolishAlina Sofeanoble and wiseArabic/MalayAlmaSoulSpanishAmahluleleShe judges/decides fairlyXhosaAmethystdeep purple February birthstoneGreek ('amethystos,' not intoxicated)AminiTrustworthy, honestSwahiliAmoakowaaDaughter who brings goodnessGhanaian (Akan)Amrapalimango blossom, historical courtesan-turned-nunBengali/SanskritAmthalWise sayings, proverbsEgyptianAnahidImmaculate, another form of AnahitaPersianAnahitGoddess of fertility and wisdomArmenianAnahitaImmaculate one; goddess of watersArmenianAnasuyafree of envy, virtuous sage's wifeTelugu/SanskritAndalone who rules, revered Vaishnavite poet-saintTamilAnh-Thubright letter, heroineVietnameseAninditaflawless, blameless, beyond reproachBengali/SanskritAnjugamfive virtues/qualitiesTamilAnna-SophiaGrace and wisdomDutchAnuttamathe very best, unsurpassedBengali/SanskritAnweshaquest, one who seeksBengali/SanskritAqilahintelligent, sensibleArabic/MalayAriadneMost holy, utterly pureGreekAthenaGoddess of wisdomGreekAudrenoble strengthEnglish/FrenchAwennamuse, inspirationWelshAzadehFree, noblePersianBasiraWise, insightfulArabicBeatricebringer of joyLatinBehtaBetter, bestPersianBharathiof India, goddess of speech and wisdomTelugu/SanskritBhavnaFeeling; emotionSanskritBilenClear; transparentEthiopian (Tigrinya)Binaunderstanding, wisdomHebrewBrigidExalted oneIrishBrontethunderIrish/GreekBusaraWisdomSwahiliCassandraShining upon manGreekCassiacinnamon spice; related to CassandraGreekCatherinepureGreekCebisaTo advise/counselXhosaCeridwenfair poetry, blessed songCelticChariyagood conduct, virtuous behaviorKhmerCharlotte-Annfree man; graceFrench/HebrewChathurikaskillful, clever oneSinhalaChibranch, wisdom, willpowerVietnameseChihiroA thousand questions, deep fathomJapaneseChikaWisdom, nearby, scattered flowersJapaneseChineloGod's thought/planIgbo/NigerianChiyoA thousand generationsJapaneseClairebright, clearLatinClarabright, clearLatinCorradinebold counselItalian (feminine of Corrado)Crescentiaincreasing, growingLatinDa-hyeAll wisdomKoreanDanielaGod is my judgeSpanishDassinetraditional Tuareg feminine name, poet-associatedAmazigh/Berber (Tuareg)DeirdreSorrowful oneIrishDelphiafrom DelphiGreekDelphinewoman from Delphi, or dolphinFrenchDesankatenth, dearSerbianDiệuwonderful, marvelousVietnameseDikejustice, moral orderGreekDiligencecareful, persistent effortLatinDinkineshYou are marvelous / wonderful oneEthiopian (Amharic)DirribaOne who arranges / brings orderEthiopian (Oromo)DisaActive spirit/GoddessOld NorseDzigbordiPatience of heartGhanaian (Ewe)Eddaweaving, poetryGermanEimearswift, wiseIrishEkuaBorn on WednesdayGhanaian (Fante)ElenaBright, shining lightGreekElhamInspirationArabicEun-hyeGracious wisdomKoreanEun-jiGracious wisdomKoreanEuphemiaWell-spoken, of good reputeGreekEvelynDesiredEnglishFerelithextremely wise, superlative princessScottish GaelicFrederikapeaceful rulerGermanFumikoChild of abundant beauty/literatureJapaneseFundiswaOne who is taught/educatedXhosaGa-hyunBeautiful virtueKoreanGitaSongSanskritGolden NasibehFortunate, destinedPersianGündegmaadeep, profound motherMongolianGurbaniThe Guru's word, sacred hymnPunjabiGwendolenwhite ring, blessedWelshHa-jiGreat wisdomKoreanHakimaWise womanArabicHandayaniguiding, nurturing womanJavaneseHanhgood conduct, virtue; almondVietnameseHastiExistence, beingPersianHawiOne who guides / leaderEthiopian (Oromo)Helenshining lightGreekHengamehOccasion, moment, eventPersianHildegardbattle strongholdGermanHilinaThought; reflectionEthiopian (Amharic)Hye-jinWise treasureKoreanHyerinWise jewelKoreanHyun-seoVirtuous and auspiciousKoreanIdethirst for knowledgeIrishIlhamInspiration, intuitionArabicIrenePeaceGreekIrinapeaceRomanianIshitaDesired; masterySanskritIsmahanlistener, one who hearsSomali/ArabicIsmeneKnowledgeableGreekIthacahome of OdysseusGreek (place: Ithaca, Greece)Ji-ahWise and lovelyKoreanJi-binWise and refinedKoreanJi-eunWise graceKoreanJi-hyeWise and intelligentKoreanJi-hyunWise virtueKoreanJi-minWise and quickKoreanJi-sooWisdom and excellenceKoreanJi-wooWisdom and greatnessKoreanJi-woo-ahWise, great, and lovelyKoreanJi-yeonWise and beautifulKoreanJi-yoonWise brightnessKoreanJinaNameSwahiliJingQuiet; crystal; essenceChineseJunkoPure child, obedient childJapaneseJustinejust, fairFrenchJustynajust, righteousPolishJyotiLight; flameSanskritKalkidanPromise; covenantEthiopian (Amharic)KalkidaneMy covenant / my promiseEthiopian (Amharic)Kanimozhisweet fruit-like languageTamilKarunaCompassionSanskritKaushalyaskillful, expertSinhala/SanskritKaushiskillful, from KaushalyaSinhalaKaviyapoetess, one skilled in poetryTamilKhuestar, gifted, talentedVietnameseKimiaAlchemy, elixir, preciousPersianKiooMirror, reflectionSwahiliKuiaelder woman, grandmother; wise womanMaoriKundavaiprincess, name of a Chola princessTamilKyokoMirror child, capital childJapaneseLingDelicate; clever; spiritChineseLucretiawealth, profitLatinLydiawoman from LydiaGreekMaatTruth, balance, and justiceEgyptianMackenzieson of the wise leaderEnglishMacrinalong, slenderGreekManasiBorn of the mind; imaginedSanskritManishaIntelligence; wish of the mindSanskritManleenAbsorbed heart and mindPunjabiManvithathoughtful, intelligentTelugu/SanskritMaramamoon, light, understandingMaoriMargaretpearlGreekMayuTrue excellenceJapaneseMeazaFair one; just oneEthiopian (Amharic)Meaza TesfayeFair one of hopeEthiopian (Amharic)Mechthildpowerful in battleGermanMedaprophetessNative American (general)MedhaIntellect; wisdomSanskritMeseretFoundationEthiopian (Amharic)MetasebiyaReflective; one who contemplatesEthiopian (Amharic)MetiMy advisor; wise counselEthiopian (Amharic)Mi-hyunBeautiful virtueKoreanMi-naBeautiful and wiseKoreanMichikoBeautiful wisdom childJapaneseMin-ahClever and elegantKoreanMin-hyunClever virtueKoreanMin-jiClever wisdomKoreanMin-jungClever purityKoreanMin-seoClever and auspiciousKoreanMiriambitter/belovedHebrewModestamodest, moderateLatinMohiraskilled, talentedUzbek/ArabicMonicaAdvisor, counselorItalianMoniqueadvisorFrenchMoriahGod is my teacherHebrewMuthulakshmipearl goddess of wealthTamilNadhirahwarner, one who cautions with careArabic/MalayNadiaHope, announcerArabicNadiewiseNative American (general)NanehGoddess of wisdom and motherhoodArmenianNaoHonest, straightforwardJapaneseNaokoHonest childJapaneseNaschaowlNavajoNiapurposeSwahiliNikouGood, virtuousPersianNiktaKind essence, good naturePersianNirashafree from desire, contentSinhalaNkiruThe future is greaterIgbo/NigerianNokomisgrandmotherOjibweNomondeMother of patienceXhosaObaapaA good, virtuous womanGhanaian (Akan)OgechiGod's timeIgbo/NigerianOnawawide awakeNative American (general)Ontorainner self, deep withinBengali/SanskritPenelopeWeaverGreekPeseshetShe who spreads outEgyptianPortiapig, doorway (Roman clan name)LatinPrudencegood judgment, wisdomLatinPrueprudent, wiseLatinPunithavathypure/saintly woman, another name for Karaikkal AmmaiyarTamilPurnotacompleteness, fullnessBengali/SanskritRabiaSpring, fourth-bornTurkishRailiadvice, counsel (form of Raila)FinnishRamonawise protectorRomanianRaonaidwise counsel, shieldCelticRashidatRightly guidedYoruba/NigerianRekhetWise woman, learned oneEgyptianRitvikaone who performs rituals, priestessTelugu/SanskritRoswithafamous strengthGermanRoyaDream, visionPersianRunaSecret lore, runeScandinavianSabraPatienceSwahili/ArabicSagaStory/TaleOld NorseSahitiliterature, companionshipTelugu/SanskritSainsanaagood thoughtMongolianSamhitacollection, sacred textTelugu/SanskritSapphiredeep blue gem of wisdomGreek ('sappheiros')Sapphoclear, distinctGreekSaraprincessHebrewSaraswatiGoddess of knowledge and the artsSanskritSatomiBeautiful wisdom, village beautyJapaneseScholasticalearned oneLatinSedinamWait and see what God will doGhanaian (Ewe)SemharListener; one who hears wellEthiopian (Tigrinya)SenaitOlder; wise oneEthiopian (Tigrinya)Seo-hyunAuspicious virtueKoreanSeshatGoddess of writing and wisdomEgyptianSetayeshPraise, admirationPersianSetoodehPraised, admiredPersianSeul-giWisdomKoreanShantiPeaceSanskritSharadagoddess of learning, autumnTelugu/SanskritShioriBookmark, poemJapaneseShizukaQuiet, calmJapaneseSiddhiSpiritual accomplishment; perfectionSanskritSidoniefrom SidonFrenchSimoneone who hearsFrenchSithmithoughtful, mindfulSinhalaSituminigem of thought, precious mindSinhalaSkylarscholar, protector; skyDutchSo-hyunSmall virtueKoreanSofeawise, pureArabic/MalaySofiaWisdomGreekSofieWisdomDutchSofioalternate spelling of Sopio, wisdomGeorgianSofyaWisdomArmenianSohviwisdom (Finnish short form of Sofia)FinnishSoňawisdomCzech/Slovak (Greek, via Russian Sofia)SoniaWisdomGreekSonjawisdomGermanSonneta fourteen-line poemEnglish/ItalianSonyawisdomRussianSoo-eunExcellent graceKoreanSoo-jiExcellent wisdomKoreanSophiaWisdomGreekSophiewisdomGreekSophroniasensible, self-controlledGreekSopioGeorgian form of Sophia, wisdomGeorgianSosinaRoot; foundation of familyEthiopian (Amharic)Sothearygood moral conduct, virtuousKhmerSowmyagentle, pleasantTelugu/SanskritSristicreation, the universeBengali/SanskritSu-binExcellent and refinedKoreanSu-minExcellent and cleverKoreanSubiraPatienceSwahiliSubiriWait, be patientSwahiliSujanagood, virtuous personTelugu/SanskritSujatawell born, of noble birthTelugu/SanskritSusilawatiwell-behaved, virtuous womanJavanese/SanskritSylviaforest, woodLatinSzonjaWisdomHungarianTabiaCharacter, dispositionSwahiliTacitasilentLatinTantristoryteller, weaver of talesJavanese/SanskritTemperancemoderation, self-restraintEnglishThamizharasiqueen of the Tamil languageTamilThanh-Vanpure cloud, literary talentVietnamese
Wisdom boy names
AaravPeacefulSanskritAariffknowledgeable, expertArabic/MalayAarnoWise, eagle-likeFinnishAatosThought, ideaFinnishAdelajaCrown has settled the dispute / royalty brings peaceYoruba/NigerianAdhyaksasupreme, prosecutor/leader of justiceSanskrit/IndonesianAdiljust, fairArabicAdnansettler, one who is contentArabicAdrianOf Hadria; The dark oneSpanishAdrienfrom HadriaLatinAdurDestiny, fateBasqueAduseiWise and steady leaderAkan (Ghanaian)AdvaitUnique, non-dual, one without a secondSanskritAhuralord; divine being (from Ahura Mazda)PersianAit Menguelletsurname turned given name, honoring poet-singer legacyAmazigh/BerberAlbertnoble and brightGermanicAlbusWhite, brightLatinAlcottold cottageEnglishAldoold, wiseItalianAldousOld; wiseEnglishAlemayehuI have seen the worldEthiopian (Amharic)AlessandroDefender of the peopleItalianAlfiewise counselorEnglishAlfredwise counselorOld EnglishAlfredoWise counselorFilipinoAlgernonwith a mustache, whiskersFrenchAlimjansoul of knowledge, learned soulUzbek/KazakhAlishanSurname-turned-given name honoring poet-historian Ghevont AlishanArmenianAlisherlion of Ali, brave leaderUzbekAlypiusfree from griefGreekAmbrogioimmortalItalianAmbroseimmortalGreekAmbrose-Kaiimmortal + seaGreek/HawaiianAmbrósioImmortalPortugueseAmbrosiusimmortalLatinAmenemhatAmun is at the forefrontEgyptianAmintrustworthy, faithfulArabicAmundawe, wonder protectorScandinavianAndersManlyScandinavianAneurintruly golden; honorableWelshAnhBright, intelligent, heroVietnameseAnkushelephant goad, one who restrains and guidesBengali/SanskritAnselm-Riodivine helmet, protection + riverGermanic/SpanishAnselmoDivine protectionPortugueseAnselmo-JoãoDivine protection, God is graciousPortugueseAntimozuncertain, historic clergy nameGeorgianAntoinepraiseworthyLatinAntonínpriceless, invaluableCzechAntwiOne who values integrity and honestyAkan (Ghanaian)ApolinarioBelonging to ApolloFilipinoAqilintelligent, wiseArabic/MalayArataFresh/NewJapaneseArifknowledgeable, wiseArabic/MalayArihantConqueror of inner enemies, a liberated soul in Jain traditionSanskritAristideBest, excellentFrenchAristidesson of the bestGreekAristotlethe best purposeGreekAryasatyanoble truthJavanese/SanskritAshrafmost honorable, nobleArabicAthanasiusimmortalGreekAtharvFirst VedaSanskritAtticusMan of AtticaLatinAugustinegreat, venerableLatinAureliusGoldenLatinAwokeHe has knownEthiopian (Amharic)Axelfather of peaceScandinavianAydınEnlightened, brightTurkishAyumuTo walk, walk one's own pathJapaneseBabatundefather has returnedYoruba/NigeriaBairdminstrel / poetScottishBakaripromising or successfulSwahiliBakunSimple, pureBasqueBarasaCouncil, meeting placeLuhyaBasilroyalGreekBearachSharp, pointedIrishBedeprayerEnglishBehnamgood name; good reputationPersianBenjaminson of the right handHebrewBeomgyuStandard and ruleKoreanBerislavone who gathers gloryCroatianBertrandBright ravenFrenchBertrand-Colebright raven + coal, darkGermanic/EnglishBharathirasanhonoring poet BharathiyarTamilBhargavdescendant of sage Bhrigu, radiantTelugu/SanskritBikohe who comes preparedZuluBilegttalented, wiseMongolianBilguunwise, sageMongolianBinrefined; elegantChineseBishwarupuniversal form, one who embodies the cosmosBengali/SanskritBowave; abundant; wiseChineseBodhiawakening, enlightenmentSanskritBoswelldweller by the woodsEnglishBowenabundant culture; wave of literatureChineseBragithe eloquent one, poetryOld NorseBranRavenIrishBroinRavenIrishBuddhikarelated to wisdom, awakenedSinhala/SanskritBudimanwise, virtuous manJavanese/SanskritBuuralgrey-haired, wise elderMongolianBystríkquick, sharp-wittedSlovakBystrík Jánquick-witted, God is graciousSlovakCamiloAttendant, noble youthPortugueseCassianhollowLatinCatoWise, all-knowingLatinCavendishenclosure with hollowEnglishCecilblind, sixthLatinCelalMajesty, greatnessTurkishChanakornWise source, moonlit originThaiChangminProsperous and cleverKoreanChanwitMoonlight wisdomThaiCharithagood character, virtuous conductSinhala/SanskritChariyarothvirtuous vehicle, moral pathKhmerCharlesFree manGermanicChengto accomplish; sincereChineseChengyuaccomplished universeChineseChetanConsciousness, awareness, spiritSanskritChibuzoGod leads the wayIgbo/NigerianChidambaramwisdom-filled atmosphere, sacred temple townTamilChidanandabliss of consciousnessTelugu/SanskritChineduGod leadsIgbo/NigerianChinhRighteous, correct, uprightVietnameseCochiseHaving the quality of oakNative American (Chiricahua Apache)Cohenpriest; also honors Leonard CohenHebrewCongintelligent; cleverChineseConsiderto reflect, contemplateEnglish (Puritan virtue name)Copernicushonoring astronomer Nicolaus CopernicusLatin/PolishCormacCharioteer or son of impurityIrishCorneliuhorn, strengthRomanianCorradobrave counselItalianCosimoorder, harmonyItalianCosmasorder, harmonyGreekCrisostomoGolden mouthFilipinoCtibor Radimhonorable joyful counselCzechCtiradhonor and counselCzechCyrillordly, masterfulCzech/SlovakCzesławTo honor, glorifyPolishDaichiGreat land, great wisdomJapaneseDaikiGreat radiance/Great spiritJapaneseDamithone who tames, self-controlledSinhalaDamonTo tame, gentleGreekDangWorthy, to riseVietnameseDanielGod is my judgeHebrewDanieliGod is my judge (Swahili form of Daniel)East African/BiblicalDanishknowledge, wisdomPersian/MalayDanish Haqimiwise and judicious knowledgePersian-Arabic/MalayDanish Imanknowledge and faithPersian-Arabic/MalayDanish Zulkarnainknowledge of the two-horned one (Alexander)Arabic-Persian/MalayDanquahOne who leads with wisdomAkan (Ghanaian)DanteEnduringItalianDevirtue; moral characterChineseDeicolusworshipper of GodLatinDelunvirtuous logic; moral orderChineseDemingvirtuous brightnessChineseDharmarighteous duty, cosmic lawSanskritDheerajpatience, courageTelugu/SanskritDiopsidedeep green crystal of dual reflectionGreek ('double appearance')DiwaSpirit, essence, ideaFilipinoDonghyunEastern wisdomKoreanDoyunWay of virtueKoreanDucVirtue, moralityVietnameseDumortieritedeep blue fibrous crystalFrench (gemstone, named for paleontologist Eugène Dumortier)EamonGuardian or wealthy protectorIrishEdizLofty, elevated, sublimeTurkishEgiarteTruth grove (toponymic/surname origin)BasqueEgiledge of a sword, awe-inspiringScandinavianEkagrasingle-minded focus, one-pointed concentrationBengali/SanskritEliasThe Lord is my GodItalianElimuKnowledge, educationSwahiliEllsworthnobleman's estateEnglishElmiknowledge, learnedSomali/ArabicElzeviruncertain, family printing house nameDutch surname (rare literary use)EmrysimmortalCelticEmrys-Daleimmortal, wonderful + valleyWelsh/EnglishEnginVast, boundless (like the open sea)TurkishErasmusbeloved, desiredGreekErazmBeloved, desiredPolishErdemVirtue, meritTurkishErenSaint, one who reaches maturityTurkishErmiasExalted by God (form of Jeremiah)Ethiopian (Amharic)Ernestserious, resoluteGermanicErnestoSerious, resoluteSpanishErnoserious, earnestHungarianErramunWise protector (Basque form of Raymond)BasqueEthanstrong or firmHebrewEusebiupious, devoutRomanianEwaldLaw-powerfulGermanEzraHelpHebrewFaisaldecisive, resoluteArabicFangfragrant; square; virtuousChineseFaradayTraveler; far dayEnglishFaroukOne who distinguishes truth from falsehoodEgyptian/ArabicFarradaytraveler, journeyerEnglishFarukOne who distinguishes truth from falsehoodTurkishFasilJudicious, decisiveEthiopian (Amharic)Fikrithoughtful, intellectualArabic/MalayFikryThoughtful, intellectualEgyptian/ArabicFiligato weave, choose carefullySamoanFintanwhite fire, white ancientCelticFirasperceptive, discerningArabicFrodewise, cleverScandinavianFulgentiusshining, brightLatinFumitoLiterature, writing personJapaneseFurkanThe distinguisher between right and wrongTurkishGalileohonoring astronomer Galileo GalileiItalianGamlielReward of GodHebrewGandalfwand elf; created by J.R.R. TolkienOld Norse/InventedGaneshLord of the people, remover of obstaclesSanskritGilbertbright pledgeGermanicGorazdskillful, adeptSlavicGracianoGracefulFilipinoGrégoireWatchful, vigilantFrenchGregorioWatchful, vigilantFilipinoGregorywatchful, alertGreekGrigolwatchful, vigilant (form of Gregory)GeorgianGrigorewatchful, vigilantRomanianGuanglight; brightChineseGuidoguide, leaderItalianGunawanvirtuous, man of good qualitiesJavanese/SanskritGustavStaff of the GothsOld NorseHadiguide, leader to the right pathArabicHafizguardian, one who memorizesArabic/MalayHaikal Danishnoble knowledgeArabic-Persian/MalayHakimwise, judgeArabicHanwengalaxy of literatureChineseHaochenggrand accomplishmentChineseHaorannoble and upright spirit; vastChineseHarbhajanOne who worships GodPunjabiHarishchandralegendary truthful kingTelugu/SanskritHazemDetermined, resoluteEgyptian/ArabicHaziqintelligent, skillfulArabic/MalayHaziq Rayyanskillful gate of paradiseArabic/MalayHazriqperceptive and prosperousArabic/MalayHenrikHome rulerGermanic/ScandinavianHieuFilial piety, respectVietnameseHiradwisdom; wise counselPersianHiroshiGenerous, tolerantJapaneseHomanvariant of Hooman, good thoughtPersianHomerhostage, pledgeGreekHomeroHostage, pledgeSpanishHongjungreat talentChineseHongzhigreat ambition; wild goose wisdomChineseHoomangood thought; noble mindPersianHöskulduruncertain, possibly god-relatedOld NorseHubblehonoring astronomer Edwin HubbleEnglishHubertbright mind, bright heartHungarianHugoHeart, mind, spiritGermanHuiwise; kind; brightChineseHuxleyHugh's meadowEnglishHyunbinVirtuous and refinedKoreanHyunjunVirtuous talentKoreanHyunwooVirtuous and outstandingKoreanHyweleminent; prominentWelshIbrahimFather of nationsArabicIbsenson of IbNorwegianIdocraseanother name for vesuvianite, green-brown crystalGreek ('eidos' + 'krasis,' mixed form')Idrisstudious, interpreterArabicIlangoyoung/prince, from poet Ilango AdigalTamilIlídioFrom Elis, GreecePortugueseIlltudvery much land / abundant landWelshImhotepThe one who comes in peaceEgyptianImranProsperityArabicIqbalprosperity, good fortuneArabic/Urdu-IndonesianIrenaeuspeacefulGreekIsaganiLiterary hero name (Rizal)FilipinoIsaíasGod is salvationPortugueseIsayasSalvation of God (form of Isaiah)Ethiopian (Amharic)İsmetChastity, purity, protectionTurkishJabircomforter, one who sets rightArabicJaehyunTalented and virtuousKoreanJaeminTalented and cleverKoreanJaesungTalented accomplishmentKoreanJaewonTalented sourceKoreanJaloliddinglory of the faithUzbek/ArabicJarolimsacred name, springSlavicJasonHealerGreekJean-PaulGod is gracious, smallFrenchJérômeSacred nameFrenchJiajunexcellent talentChineseJianstrong; healthy;建 to buildChineseJiaweiexcellent and greatChineseJihoWise and goodKoreanJinyoungTrue and prosperousKoreanJisungWise achievementKoreanJiyongWise dragonKoreanJiyulWisdom and lawKoreanJoelYahweh is GodHebrewJonghyunExcellent and virtuousKoreanJonginExcellent benevolenceKoreanJuntalented; handsome; military leaderChineseJungwooCorrect and outstandingKoreanJunhaotalented and grandChineseJunjietalented and outstanding heroChineseJunkyuTalented ruleKoreanJunpeiPure, peacefulJapaneseJunweitalented and greatChineseJunyitalented and righteousChineseJustinianJust, righteousLatinJustinianoJust, righteousLatinKabirGreatSanskritKahoakaThe spirit form, reflectionHawaiianKaʻeoThe full one, filled with knowledgeHawaiianKaʻimiThe seekerHawaiianKaimana'oThe thought, the memoryHawaiianKaimanaokalaThe thought of the sunHawaiianKaimiThe seekerHawaiianKaimiloaThe far-reaching seekerHawaiianKaimipomaikaiThe blessed seekerHawaiianKaimiponoThe righteous seekerHawaiianKalonbeauty of characterGreekKamalperfection, completenessArabicKanaeokanaThe balance restoredHawaiianKanghealth; peace; well-beingChineseKangeeRavenNative American (Sioux)KanghyunStrong virtueKoreanKanunaElderNative AmericanKarimGenerous, nobleArabicKarunanidhitreasure of compassionTamilKasrarelated to Khosrow; wise rulerPersianKavinPoet, wise oneThaiKavindupoet-like, one gifted with wordsSinhalaKavishkapoet, verse-makerSinhalaKealaka'iThe leader, guideHawaiianKemalPerfection, maturityTurkishKeplerhonoring astronomer Johannes KeplerGermanKhiemModest, humbleVietnameseKhoaScience, scholarly successVietnameseKhorenNamed for Movses Khorenatsi, father of Armenian historyArmenianKhosrowhaving good fame; renownedPersianKihyunRising virtueKoreanKiplingSon of CyppelEnglishKirakosBelonging to the Lord; Armenian form of CyriacusArmenianKirillordly, masterfulBulgarian (Greek Cyril)Kirilllordly, masterfulRussianKirtanDevotional hymn singingPunjabiKiyoshiPure, quiet, cleanJapaneseKomitasHonors Komitas, father of Armenian classical musicArmenianKonradBold advisorGermanKoukiLight/HopeJapaneseKraiwitVast knowledgeThaiKrešimirone who begins peaceCroatianKupaʻaSteadfast, firmHawaiianKuponoRighteous, honestHawaiianKwesiborn on a SundayAkan/GhanaianKyeameRoyal spokesperson; linguist to a chiefAkan (Ghanaian)KyrillosLordly, masterfulEgyptian/CopticKyrylolordly, masterfulUkrainian/GreekKyuhyunStandard and virtuousKoreanKyungsooCapital and excellenceKoreanLangstonlong stone, tall townEnglishLarbiOne who leads with distinctionAkan (Ghanaian)Learnedknowledgeable, wiseEnglish (virtue-adjacent name)LeonardoBrave lionItalianLiangbright; good; excellentChineseLiviublue-gray, enviousRomanianLoxiasambiguous one, epithet of ApolloGreek mythologyLuanEthical principle, logicVietnameseLuisRenowned warriorPortugueseLukmanWise one (from the Quranic figure Luqman)Yoruba/Nigerian (Arabic-influenced)Luqmanreferring to a wise sageArabic/MalayLyReason, plum, dynasty nameVietnameseMaiolusof MayLatinMalachyMy messengerIrishManabuTo learn, studyJapaneseManasMind, intellectSanskritManopGood mind, good heartThaiManvirBrave-hearted, warrior of the mindPunjabiMarceloLittle warriorFilipinoMasatoRighteous person, correct manJapaneseMassasoitGreat leader / sachem titleNative American (Wampanoag)Mathivananlord of the moon, wise oneTamilMaxwellgreat streamScottishMeinhardStrong in mindGermanMeiyappantruthful lord/fatherTamilMenelikSon of the wise manEthiopian (Amharic)MerikareBeloved of the soul of RaEgyptianMerlinsea fortressWelshMesrobVariant of Mesrop, honoring the creator of the alphabetArmenianMesropNamed for Saint Mesrop Mashtots, creator of the Armenian alphabetArmenianMetheeWise, intelligentThaiMetinSolid, resolute, steadfastTurkishMetodějpursuing a method/pathCzech/SlovakMetodipursuing a path, methodBulgarian (Greek Methodios)MicahWho is like GodHebrewMichioMan on the path, road of lifeJapaneseMiltonmill townOld EnglishMinatoHarborJapaneseMingbright; brilliantChineseMingzhebright and wiseChineseMinhBright, clear, intelligentVietnameseMinhoClever and goodKoreanMinseokClever stoneKoreanMirceapeace, worldRomanianMiroslavpeace and gloryCzech/SlovakMislavone who thinks of gloryCroatianMokshLiberation, spiritual freedomSanskritMontreiminister, advisorKhmerMordecaiWarrior, servant of MardukHebrewMovsesArmenian form of MosesArmenianMulatuMixed, diverseEthiopian (Amharic)Munsifjust, fair-mindedArabicMunzirone who warns, cautionsArabicMutuaTruthful, one who speaks truthKambaMyrddinsea fortressWelshNabilnoble, honorableArabicNagibNoble, distinguishedEgyptian/ArabicNajibnoble, of excellent lineageArabicNamjoonSouth and talentedKoreanNaokiHonest tree, straight and uprightJapaneseNaotoHonest personJapaneseNarekNamed for the Narekatsi monastery and poetArmenianNarithman of virtueKhmerNastasCurved back into place, returnsNative American (Navajo)NathanGivenHebrewNathanielGift of GodHebrewNattawutWise growthThaiNazariForesight, visionSwahiliNdubuisiLife is first/foremostIgbo/NigerianNeagoeblack, darkRomanianNebiyuProphetEthiopian (Amharic)NecatiSalvation, deliveranceTurkishNecipNoble, of noble birthTurkishNersesManly; heroic strengthArmenianNestorWise travelerFilipinoNghiDignified, proper, doubtVietnameseNghiaRighteousness, loyalty, dutyVietnameseNhanBenevolence, patienceVietnameseNhan DucBenevolent virtueVietnameseNihatEnd, conclusion (of a great journey)TurkishNikhilComplete, whole, entireSanskritNimafair; just; honestPersianNimnadeep, profoundSinhalaNirvaanEnlightenment, liberationSanskritNirvairWithout enmity, free of hatredPunjabiNitinMoral, ethical, guided by good conductSanskritNjállchampionOld NorseNodaruncertain, classic literary nameGeorgianNorioRule, principle manJapaneseOdilowealth, fortuneGermanicOdinfury, inspirationScandinavianOhanzeeShadowNative American (Sioux)OlavAncestor's descendantOld NorseOmarLong-livedArabicOnontoendless, infiniteBengali/SanskritOnurHonor, dignityTurkishOrmazdthe wise lord; another form of Ahura MazdaPersianOsamuTo govern, disciplineJapaneseOsceolaBlack drink singerNative American (Seminole)OsiasSalvation of the LordFilipinoOskarGod spearOld NorseOvidshepherdRomanianOvidiurelated to sheep, shepherdRomanianOzanMinstrel, poetTurkishPahanaLost white brother (legendary figure)Native American (Hopi)Panhawisdom, intelligenceKhmerPanyaWisdom, intelligenceThaiPargatRevealed, manifestPunjabiParsapure; pious; PersianPersianParuyrNamed for poet Paruyr Sevak; also an ancient royal nameArmenianPascalRelating to Easter, born at PassoverLatinPasinduone who sees, insightfulSinhalaPayammessagePersianPericlessurrounded by gloryGreekPhilipLover of horsesGreekPisachclever, sharp-mindedKhmerPlatobroad-shoulderedGreekPolycarpmuch fruitGreekPossidiuspossessorLatinPouyaseeker; dynamic; searchingPersianPowhatanFalls of the river, chief's titleNative American (Powhatan/Algonquian)PrakashLight, illuminationSanskritPranavThe sacred sound Om, source of all creationSanskritPraveenskilled, proficientSinhala/SanskritPreechaWise, knowledgeableThaiPřemekclever, forward thinkerCzechPřemyslclever, forward thinkerCzechProjeshlord of the people, rulerBengali/SanskritProkopprogress, advanceCzechProteeksymbol, emblemBengali/SanskritPrudentziPrudence, wisdom (Basque form of Prudencio)BasquePrzemyslawclever, cunningSlavicPtolemywarlike, aggressiveGreekPwyllwisdom; good senseWelshQaletaqaGuardian of the peopleNative American (Hopi)Quang MinhBright lightVietnameseQuinnapinHistorical sachem nameNative American (Narragansett)Radimjoyful counselCzechRafaelGod has healedSpanishRaimondowise protectorItalianRaimundWise protectorGermanRainerwise army, counsel under open skyGermanicRainierWise ruler, army counselFrenchRajarshiroyal sage, a king who becomes a seerBengali/SanskritRajmundWise protectorPolishRamazanThe holy month of fastingTurkishRamonWise protectorSpanishRanaldwise rulerScottishRaphaelGod has healedHebrewRasheedRightly guided, wiseYoruba/Nigerian (Arabic-influenced)Rashidrightly guided, wiseArabicRashidiWise counselorSwahiliRasoulmessengerPersian/ArabicRavshanbright, clear, luminousUzbek/PersianRectoNamed after statesman Claro M. RectoFilipinoRed CloudNamed for a famed Lakota war leaderNative American (Oglala Lakota)Redmondwise protectorIrishReginaldcounsel powerGermanicReginald-Vaneadvice, counsel + weathervaneGermanic/EnglishRégnaultWise power, counselFrenchRégnierWise rulerFrenchReinwise counselDutchReinhardStrong counselGermanReinholdStrong counselGermanReinierwise counselDutchReiniswise counsel (form of Reinhold)Latvian/GermanicReinoWise rulerFinnishRembrandtraven, bright counselDutchRenaudWise power, counselFrenchRenjunBenevolent talent (Chinese-Korean idol name)KoreanReoClear, sequence of truthJapaneseRidacontentment, satisfactionArabicRilkesurname of poet Rainer Maria RilkeGermanRomeoPilgrim to RomeItalianRonanLittle sealIrishRothkosurname of painter Mark RothkoAmerican surnameRuiauspicious; sharp; cleverChineseRúnarsecret lore, runic warriorOld NorseRunesecret, mysteryScandinavianRusdirightly guided, matureArabic/MalayRushdi Haqimrightly guided wisdomArabic/MalayRusyaidirightly guided, mature in wisdomArabic/MalayRusydanguided rightly, mature judgmentArabic/MalayRyeowookBeautiful scholarKoreanSabirpatient, enduringArabicSabryPatient, patienceEgyptian/ArabicSackvillefrom SacquevilleFrench/EnglishSadiqtruthful, sincereArabicSadıkLoyal, faithful, truthfulTurkishSalehrighteous, piousArabicSaleheRighteous, goodSwahiliSalihRighteous, virtuousTurkishSalomonPeaceSpanishSamielevated, sublimeArabicSananAgreement, promiseThaiSanggyunAuspicious balanceKoreanSanghyunAuspicious virtueKoreanSanjayTriumphant, victoriousSanskritSarawutEssence of knowledgeThaiSarethessence, substanceKhmerSathvikpure, virtuous, calmTelugu/SanskritSatoshiWise, quick-wittedJapaneseSejinWorld and truthKoreanSekyiOne who is precious and honoredAkan (Ghanaian)SenanOld, wiseIrishSequoyahSparrow / after the inventor of the Cherokee syllabaryNative American (Cherokee)Sergiuservant, attendantRomanianSeunghyunVictorious virtueKoreanShabakaNubian royal nameEgyptian/NubianShaojuncontinuing talentChineseShaoweicontinuing greatnessChineseShengvictory; to flourish; sageChineseSherlockbright hair, fair-hairedEnglishShimelesHe has become old/wise (elder)Ethiopian (Amharic)ShinTrue, genuineJapaneseShinichiTrue, first sonJapaneseShlokHymn or verseSanskritShotahonoring poet Shota RustaveliGeorgianShreyanone who is auspicious, more excellentBengali/SanskritShujiExcellent, correct second sonJapaneseSiddharthOne who has attained his goalsSanskritSikiruSecret, discreetYoruba/Nigerian (Arabic-influenced)Sillimanitefibrous gray-blue crystalEnglish (gemstone, named for chemist Benjamin Silliman)SimounHe who hears (literary)FilipinoSithijaborn of thought, intellectualSinhalaSizwethe nationZuluSnorreattack, twistScandinavianSnorriuncertain, possibly 'attack'Old NorseSocratesmaster of his craft, soundGreekSoghomonArmenian form of Solomon; peaceArmenianSohomI am that (spiritual affirmation of self)Bengali/SanskritSolomonPeace, wisdomEthiopian (Amharic)Solomon-Reefpeace + coral ridgeHebrew/EnglishSolonwise oneGreekSoobinExcellent and refinedKoreanSorensternDanishSudheervery wise, braveTelugu/SanskritSulaimanman of peaceArabicSungjinAccomplished truthKoreanSungminAccomplished and cleverKoreanSunthornBeautiful, well-spokenThaiSuvinethgood leader, well-guidedSinhalaSverreSwinging/SpinningOld NorseSvyatoslavkolittle holy gloryUkrainianSymeonHe has heardPolishSzilardsolid, firmHungarianTadashiRighteous, loyal, correctJapaneseTadeoHeart; Courageous heartSpanishTadghpoet, philosopherCelticTadhgpoet, philosopherCelticTaehyunGreat virtueKoreanTaeminGreat and cleverKoreanTakumiArtisan, skillfulJapaneseTalibseeker, studentArabicTaliesinradiant brow; shining foreheadWelshTamHeart, mind, number eightVietnameseTaogreat waves; the Way (philosophy)ChineseTarikuHis history/storyEthiopian (Amharic)TeaguePoet, philosopherIrishTeerapatPath of wisdomThaiTeerawatGrowth of wisdomThaiTemboElephantSwahiliTennysonson of DennisEnglishTerenceSmooth, polished, tenderLatinTerrenceSmooth, polished, tenderLatinThaddeusheartAramaicTheloniouslordly oneLatin
Wisdom unisex names
AdisaOne who is clear, straightforwardGhanaian (Akan)AkiraBright/ClearJapaneseAlexdefender of peopleGreekAmalHopeArabicAtamaiwisdom, clevernessSamoanAudenold friendEnglishAustenvenerable, majesticEnglishBhavneetWell-guided in emotion/feelingPunjabiBilgeWiseTurkishChaitanyaconsciousness, vitalityTelugu/SanskritChakriyawheel, cycle, dharma wheelKhmerChetandeepLamp of consciousnessPunjabiDalaioceanMongolianDarapossessor of wealth; wisePersianEliotJehovah is GodEnglishElliotthe Lord is my GodEnglishEllisbenevolentWelshEllisonson of EllisEnglishEmersonson of EmeryGermanEmoryindustrious leaderGermanicFinnfairIrishGafagenealogy, lineageSamoanGündsaikhanprofoundly beautifulMongolianHawthornehedge of thorn bushesEnglishHekimaWisdomSwahiliHeshimaRespect, honorSwahiliHlakaniphileBe wise/cleverZuluHloniphaTo respect/honorZulu/XhosaHloniphileOne who is respectedZuluIkramhonor, generosityAmazigh/Berber (shared with Arabic)InderneetWell-guided by celestial powerPunjabiIoliteviolet-blue gem, the Viking compass stoneGreek (gemstone, 'violet stone')JiminKind and quickKoreanJiwooWise and outstandingKoreanJusticerighteousness, fairnessLatinKayaWise childNative American (Hopi)KealaThe path, the wayHawaiianKupunaelder, ancestorHawaiianLungeloRight/privilegeZuluLwaziKnowledgeZulu/XhosaMakotoSincerity, truthJapaneseNasibuDestiny, fateSwahiliNhat-Linhfirst spirit, sunlight spiritVietnameseOnyekachiWho is greater than God?Igbo/NigerianOsayandeGod owns the worldEdo/NigerianOyuunwisdom, intellectMongolianPonoRighteous, goodness, balanceHawaiianPotoclever, skilled, wiseSamoanQuillfeather pen, writing instrumentEnglishQuinnwise or intelligentIrishRamanpreetBeautiful loving mindPunjabiRasikaconnoisseur, one who appreciates artSinhala/SanskritRavneetWell-guided by the sunPunjabiReasonrational thought, purposeEnglishRumifrom Rome; Anatolian regionPersianSaganhonoring astronomer Carl SaganEnglishSagewise person or herbLatinSanghacommunity, spiritual assemblyKhmer/PaliSetgelheart, mind, spiritMongolianSetyaloyal, truthfulSanskrit/JavaneseShelleymeadow on a ledgeEnglishSinarelated to Avicenna (Ibn Sina); wisePersianSocheatpure, cleanKhmerSopheaclear, pureKhmerTallisforest, woodsFrench/EnglishTarandeepLamp that liberatesPunjabiTaranjeetVictory that saves/liberatesPunjabi
More themesStrongUniqueVintageGentleFaithNatureRoyalShort & sweetModernLightJoyLoveWarriorCelestialUnisexBeautyNobleClassicHistoryHopeLeadershipStrengthTraditionalUnityWild
Want names picked for you?
Try the AI name generator →