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Wimund m Medieval EnglishPossibly a variant of
Wigmund. Wimund was a bishop who became a seafaring warlord adventurer in the 1100s. His story was passed down by 12th-century English historian William of Newburgh in his
Historia rerum anglicarum.
Win f SiouxMeans "woman" in Lakota or another Sioux language.
Win m African AmericanFrom win (n.) Old English
winn "labor, toil; strife, conflict; profit, gain,." Modern sense of "a victory in a game or contest" is first attested 1862, from the verb.
Winai m ThaiMeans "discipline" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit विनय
(vinaya).
Winaman m Anglo-SaxonVariant of
Wineman, the Old English cognate of
Winiman. This was the name of an 11th-century English saint who went to Sweden as a missionary, where he was martyred by local pagans.
Windu m & f JavaneseFrom the name of a measurement of time used in the traditional Javanese calendar, consisting of a period (recurring in cycles of four) of eight 354 or 355-day years. The term is ultimately derived from Sanskrit बिन्दु
(bindu) meaning "drop, point".
Winegarde f FrankishDerived from Old High German
wini meaning "friend" and Old Saxon
gard, Old High German
gart meaning "enclosure, protection; yard, garden"... [
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Winema f Indigenous AmericanMeans "chief" or "woman chief" in Modoc. Name borne by a Modoc woman who served as an interpreter during the Modoc War.
Winghaid f GermanicThe first element comes from
vinga, which is probably derived from
viga "battle" or Old High German
wîg "warrior" - but this is not certain. If
vinga isn't derived from either of those two, then its meaning is lost... [
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Wingman m GermanicThe first element comes from
vinga, which is probably derived from
viga "battle" or Old High German
wîg "warrior" - but this is not certain. If
vinga isn't derived from either of those two, then its meaning is lost... [
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Wingtrud f GermanicThe first element comes from
vinga, which is probably derived from
viga "battle" or Old High German
wîg "warrior" - but this is not certain. If
vinga isn't derived from either of those two, then its meaning is lost... [
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Winguric m Germanic, HistoryThe first element comes from
vinga, which is probably derived from
viga "battle" or Old High German
wîg "warrior" - but this is not certain. If
vinga isn't derived from either of those two, then its meaning is lost... [
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Winibald m Germanic, GermanMeans "brave friend", derived from Old High German
wini "friend" combined with Old High German
bald "bold, brave."
Winibert m Germanic, GermanMeans "bright friend", derived from Old High German
wini "friend" combined with Old High German
beraht "bright."
Winigard f GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Old High German
wini "friend." The second element is derived from
gardan "to hedge in, to enclose, to fence in" or from Gothic
gards "house, garden, (court)yard."
Winigis m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name comes from Old High German
wini "friend." The meaning and origin of the second element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from
gis (the original form was possibly
gîs), but we don't exactly know where
gis itself comes from... [
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Winihard m GermanicDerived from Old High German
wini "friend" combined with Gothic
hardus (
hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Winika f MaoriFrom the Maori name of Christmas orchids (
Dendrobium cunninghamii), a type of orchid that is endemic to the New Zealand. This name could also be written as
Te Winika, which means "the Christmas orchid".
Winiman m GermanicDerived from Old High German
wini "friend" combined with
man "man."
Winimar m Germanic, GermanMeans "famous friend", derived from Old High German
wini "friend" combined with Old High German
mâri "famous."
Winimund m GermanicMeans "protective friend", derived from Old High German
wini "friend" combined with Old High German
mund "protection."
Winirad m GermanicDerived from Old High German
wini "friend" combined with Old High German
rât "counsel."
Winiric m GermanicDerived from Old High German
wini "friend" combined with
rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic
rîg or
rix and Gothic
reiks, which all mean "king, ruler."
Winit m & f ThaiMeans "train, practise" or "govern, administer" in Thai.
Winitrud f GermanicMeans "strong friend", derived from Old High German
wini "friend" combined with
þruþ "strength."
Winkie m & f English (Rare)Either a diminutive for names starting with W or ending with the -ine sound, or its transferred use of the surname
Winkie.
Winky m English, LiteratureWinky's origin is English. Winky is a diminutive form of the name
Wink.This is the name of Winky Crocket, a character in the "Harry Potter" series written by J.K. Rowling.
Winlogee f Arthurian CycleOn the Modena Archivolt, the name of a lady apparently held in a tower by a lord named Mardoc and his knight, Caradoc. Arthur and his knights, including Yder and Gawain, are embroiled in an attempt to rescue her.... [
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Winnamine f LiteratureName of one of the characters in Tamora Pierce's books
Trickster's Choice and
Trickster's Queen.
Winnard m EnglishIn connection with the bird, the name "Winnard," possibly derived from the Cornish word for "redwing," can positively represent attributes associated with this bird. The redwing is a migratory bird known for its resilience, adaptability, and the beauty of its song... [
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Winn-Dixie m Literature, PetThe name of a dog in the children's novel
Because of Winn-Dixie (2000) by Kate DiCamillo, as well as the 2005 movie adaptation. In the story, which is set in Florida, the dog is named after the Winn-Dixie chain of supermarkets.
Winnetou m Literature, German (Modern, Rare)Winnetou is a fictional Apache chief in several works of the German novelist Karl May. According to an apocryphal story the name means "burning water". The name is probably made up by Karl May.... [
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Winnold m EnglishOld English form of Winwaloe, Gunwalloe or Guenole. A
Breton name which means “he who is fair”. ... [
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Winoto m JavaneseFrom Javanese
winata meaning "virtuous", ultimately from Sanskrit विनत
(vinata).
Winsor m EnglishA variant of Windsor. It is the name of the American animator and cartoonist Winsor McCay. He is most famous for his Little Nemo (1905 - 1926) comic strip.
Wint f & m BurmeseMeans "to spin, to wave, to boast" in Burmese.
Winta f FinnishFinnish: old variant of Viita, an ornamental name from Viita, meaning 'forest'. This variant is often not found in Finland anymore. Notable persons with this name: Winta Efrem Negassi (born 20 March 1984) is a Norwegian R&B musician from Oslo, Norway.
Winthir m History (Ecclesiastical)Blessed Winthir was probably a traveling preacher who Christianized the Upper Bavarian region west of the river Isar in the 8th or 12th century. He is venerated in the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising, Germany... [
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Wintjiya f Indigenous Australian, PintupiOf Australian Aboriginal origin (Pintupi, to be precise), the meaning of this name is not yet known to me at the moment. A known bearer of this name is Wintjiya Napaltjarri (b. between circa 1923 to 1934), an Australian Aboriginal painter who also happens to be the sister of fellow painter Tjunkiya Napaltjarri (c... [
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Winulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
wini "friend" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Wipha f ThaiMeans "splendour, ray, light, beauty" in Thai.
Wiphada f ThaiMeans "bright, luminous" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit विभात
(vibhāta).
Wipharat f ThaiFrom Thai วิภา
(wipha) meaning "ray, light, splendour" and รัตน์
(rat) meaning "gem, jewel, precious stone".
Wiphawan f ThaiFrom Thai วิภา
(wipha) meaning "ray, light, splendour" and วรรณ
(wan) meaning "colour, tint" or "caste".
Wiphawi f ThaiMeans "knowledgable, wise, scholar" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit विभाविन्
(vibhavin).
Wiqaa f ArabicMeans "shelter, shield, protection" in Arabic.
Wirachai m ThaiFrom Thai วีร
(wira) meaning "brave, heroic" and ชัย
(chai) meaning "victory".
Wiranto m JavaneseFrom Javanese
wira meaning "hero, warrior, brave, courageous".
Wiraphon m ThaiFrom Thai วีร
(wira) meaning "brave, heroic" and พล
(phon) meaning "force, strength, power".
Wiraphong m ThaiFrom Thai วีร
(wira) meaning "brave, heroic" and พงศ์
(phong) meaning "lineage, family".
Wirasak m ThaiFrom Thai วีร
(wira) meaning "brave, heroic" and ศักดิ์
(sak) meaning "power, honour".
Wirat m ThaiMeans "pure, clean, chaste" in Thai.
Wirawan m IndonesianMeans "brave, courageous, heroic" from Indonesian
wira meaning "hero", ultimately from Sanskrit वीर
(vira), combined with the masculine suffix
-wan.
Wirawan f ThaiFrom Thai วิร
(wira) meaning "brave, heroic" and วรรณ
(wan) meaning "colour, tint" or "caste, class".
Wirawit m ThaiFrom Thai วีร
(wira) meaning "brave, heroic" and วิทย์
(wit) meaning "knowledge, science" or วิชญ์
(wit) meaning "wise, knowledgeable, sage, philosopher".
Wirayut m ThaiFrom Thai วีร
(wira) meaning "brave, heroic" and ยุทธ
(yut) meaning "war, battle".
Wirāz m Persian Mythology, Middle PersianPossibly derived from Proto-Indo-European *
wiHro-- "man" (compare Persian بیر
(bir) "hero" and Avestan 𐬬𐬍𐬭𐬀
(vīra)). This was the name of the protagonist of
Ardā Wīrāz-nāmag (
The Book of Ardā Wīrāz), a Zoroastrian text written in Middle Persian.
Wirenth f LiteratureThis is the name of a female Queen Dragon in the series Dragonriders of Pern by McCaffrey. A beautiful name, and very feminine sounding.
Wiress f LiteratureInvented by author Suzanne Collins for her novel 'Catching Fire' and used as the name of District Three's female Quarter Quell tribute. As District Three produces electronics, her name is most likely an elaboration of the word
wire, influenced by the feminine suffix -ess.
Wirich m Medieval German, German (Archaic)The first element of this name is usually derived from Old High German
wîg meaning "warrior" or "war, battle", but there are also certainly cases where it is derived from Old High German
wîh meaning "holy"... [
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Wiriya m & f ThaiMeans "perseverance, diligence" in Thai.
Wiro m Anglo-Saxon, History (Ecclesiastical), Dutch (Rare)Meaning uncertain. According to one Dutch source, the name might possibly be related to the Old English verb
werian meaning "to defend, to protect". Also compare Old English
wer meaning "man, husband" as well as "hero, warrior".... [
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Wirogalos m GaulishDerived from the Proto-Celtic elements *
wiros "man" and *
galā "valour, ability". It is a cognate of
Fearghal.
Wirot m ThaiMeans "bright, illuminating, shining" in Thai.
Wiryadi m IndonesianFrom Sanskrit वीर्य
(virya) meaning "energy, vigour, valour, power".
Wiryo m JavaneseFrom Javanese
wirya meaning "rank, prestige, dignity, splendour" or "bravery, courage", ultimately from Sanskrit वीर्य
(vīrya).
Wiryono m JavaneseFrom Javanese
wirya meaning "rank, prestige, dignity, splendour" or "bravery, courage" combined with
ana meaning "being, having, holding".
Wirzchosław m PolishDerived from Slavic
wierzch "summit, peak, tip" combined with Slavic
slav "glory".
Wisagund f GermanicDerived from Old High German
wîsan "to rule, to lead" (or from
wîso "leader" or
wîs "wise") combined with Old High German
gund "war."
Wisai m & f ThaiMeans "nature, disposition, character" in Thai.
Wisal f ArabicWisal is an Arabic name which is extracted from the word "صلة" (sila) which means realation or linkage... [
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Wisamar m GermanicDerived from Old High German
wîsan "to rule, to lead" (or from
wîso "leader" or
wîs "wise") combined with Old High German
mâri "famous."
Wisan m ThaiMeans "broad, vast, spacious" in Thai.
Wi-sapa m SiouxMeans "black sun", from Lakota
wee "sun" and
sah'-pah "black".
Wisgard f GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Old High German
wîsan "to rule, to lead" (or from
wîso "leader" or
wîs "wise"). The second element is derived from
gardan "to hedge in, to enclose, to fence in" or from Gothic
gards "house, garden, (court)yard."
Wish m & f EnglishMeaning "a desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen". From Middle English
wisshen, from Old English
wȳscan "to wish", from Proto-Germanic
*wunskijaną "to wish", from Proto-Indo-European
*wun-,
*wenh₁- "to wish, love"... [
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Wisigard f GermanicVariant of
Wisgard. A famous bearer of this name is Queen Wisigard, a Frankish Queen who ruled in the 6th century.
Wisit m ThaiMeans "excellent, outstanding" in Thai.
Wisitsak m ThaiFrom Thai วิศิษฏ์
(wisit) meaning "excellent, outstanding" and ศักดิ์
(sak) meaning "power".
Wismoyo m JavaneseFrom Javanese
wismaya meaning "wonder, amazement", ultimately from Sanskrit विस्मय
(vismaya).
Wisnupada m Indonesian (Rare)From Sanskrit विष्णुपद
(vishnupada) meaning "foot of
Vishnu". A known bearer is Indonesian actor Nyoman Oka Wisnupada Antara (1981-), also known as Oka Antara.
Wissam m ArabicVariant transcription of
Wisam. Known bearers of this name include the Palestinian-Israeli composer and oud virtuoso Wissam Joubran (b. 1983), the Syrian-Canadian hip hop artist Wissam "Wiz" Kilo (b... [
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Wistremund m GothicPossibly derived from Proto-Germanic
*westrą "west" and
*mundo "protection". This was the name of a Christian martyr.
Wisut m ThaiMeans "purity, cleanness" in Thai.
Witashnah f SiouxMeans "virgin" from Lakota
witȟáŋšna úŋ (
wee-tahn-shee-nah) "to be a single woman, unwed woman, virgin".
Witbald m GermanicDerived from Old High German
witu meaning "forest, wood" combined with Old High German
bald meaning "bold, brave".
Witbert m GermanicDerived from Old High German
witu meaning "forest, wood" combined with Old High German
beraht meaning "bright".
Witbrand m GermanicDerived from Old High German
witu meaning "forest, wood" combined with Old Norse
brand meaning "sword".
Witeric m GermanicMeans "powerful forest", derived from Old High German
witu "forest, wood" combined with
rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic
rîg or
rix and Gothic
reiks, which all mean "king, ruler."