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Witiko m GermanFrom Gothic
widu-gauja "wood barker", a kenning for the wolf.... [
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Witimer m GermanicMeans "famous forest", derived from Old High German
witu "forest, wood" combined with Old High German
mâri "famous."
Witla f Yiddish (?)Presumably a (Polish?) Yiddish name, found in documents from the early 1800s regarding contemporary Yiddish-speakers in Poland.
Witomił m PolishDerived from Slavic
vit or
wit(o) "lord, master, ruler" combined with Slavic
mil "gracious, dear".
Witomysł m PolishDerived from Slavic
vit or
wit(o) "lord, master, ruler" combined with Polish
myśl "thought" (which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic
mysliti "to think").
Witri f IndonesianFrom Arabic وَتِّرِي
(wattirī) meaning "uneven" or "sinewy, stringed".
Witsarut m ThaiMeans "famous, well-known, renowned" in Thai.
Witta f Frisian (Rare), German (Rare)Frisian hypocorism of uncertain origin and meaning. Current theories include a derivation from Old Saxon
widu and Old High German
witu "forest; wood". Folk etymology, however, likes to derive this name from Low German
witt "white".
Witthaya m ThaiMeans "science, philosophy, knowledge, learning" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit विद्या
(vidya).
Wittiza m GothicWittiza (c. 687 – probably 710) was the Visigothic King of Hispania from 694 until his death, co-ruling with his father, Egica, until 702 or 703.
Witubern m GermanicDerived from Old High German
witu meaning "forest, wood" combined with Proto-Germanic
beran or
bernu meaning "bear" (
bero and
bern in Old High German).
Witugis m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name comes from Old High German
witu "forest, wood." 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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Witulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
witu "forest, wood" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Wiwat m ThaiMeans "progress, development" in Thai.
Wiwatchai m ThaiFrom Thai วิวัฒน์
(wiwat) meaning "progress, development" and ชัย
(chai) meaning "victory".
Wiyono m JavaneseFrom Javanese
wiyana meaning "prosperity, happiness, wealth" or "permanent, eternal, unchanging", ultimately from Sanskrit व्यान
(vyāna).
Wiyoto m JavaneseFrom Javanese
wiyata meaning "teachings, instruction, education", ultimately from Sanskrit व्यात्त
(vyātta) meaning "open, vast".
Wizo m Old High GermanMeaning uncertain. Theories include a short form of names beginning with the Old High German name element
witu, meaning "tree, wood";
wit, meaning "wide, large";
wizzi, meaning "wise", or
wig, meaning "war, battle".
Wóȟpe f New World MythologyEtymology unknown. This was the name of a Lakota goddess of peace who was associated with falling stars.
Wojgniew m PolishDerived from the Slavic elements
voji "soldier" and
gniew "anger".
Wojmir m PolishThe first element of this name is derived from Polish
wojak "soldier", which is ultimately derived from Slavic
voi "soldier". Also compare Polish
wojna "war", which is ultimately derived from Slavic
vojna "war"... [
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Woldemariam m AmharicMeans "child of
Mary" in Amharic. A notable bearer of this name is Yosef Wolde-Mariam, a member of the Norwegian musical duo Madcon.
Wole m Yoruba“God has come home, God has entered, wealth has come home”.
Wolfmund m GermanicDerived from Gothic
vulfs "wolf" combined with Old High German
mund "protection."
Wolfsindis f GermanicFeminine name composed of the Old High German elements
wolf "wolf" and
sinþs "path".... [
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Wolimir m PolishThe first element of this name has two possible explanations for its etymology. One explanation is that it is derived from Polish
woleć "to prefer". The other explanation is that it is derived from Polish
wola "will, volition"... [
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Wolisław m PolishThe first element of this name has two possible explanations for its etymology. One explanation is that it is derived from Polish
woleć "to prefer". The other explanation is that it is derived from Polish
wola "will, volition"... [
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Wolke f & m German, West Frisian, East FrisianFrisian short form of Germanic names that contain the Gothic element
valdan "to reign" (practically the same as
wald "rule"). It is known as a masculine name since the 15th century, and as a feminine name since the 20th century... [
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Wolnomysł m PolishThe first element of this name is derived from Polish
wolny "free". Also compare Polish
wolność "freedom, liberty". The second element is derived from Polish
myśl "thought" (which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic
mysliti "to think")... [
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Wolrad m German (Rare)Formed from two Germanic name elements. The first part can come from
wolf "wolf" or from
wollen "to will", the second part is
rat "advice, council".
Wolþuþewaz m Old NorseA possible Proto-Norse name composed of
ᚹᛟᛚᚦᚢ (wolþu) "glory, glorious one, Ullr" +
ᚦᛖᚹᚨᛉ (þewaz) "slave, servant", meaning "servant of
Ullr"... [
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Won m & f KoreanDerived from
元 (
won) meaning "first, origin".
Won-ae f KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 媛 (won) meaning "beautiful woman" and 愛 (ae) meaning "love"
Won-a-pa-lei f LiteratureMeans "the girl with the long black hair" in the fictional language of the Native American tribe in American author Scott O'Dell's children's novel 'Island of the Blue Dolphins'. It is the 'common' name, or the name shared with others, of
Karana (which is her 'secret' name) who is the young protagonist of the story.
Won-beom m Korean, HistoryMeaning unknown. This was the personal name of Cheoljong (1831-1864), twenty-fifth king of Joseon.
Won-chae f Korean (Rare)From Sino-Korean 媛 (won) meaning "beautiful woman" and 彩 (chae) meaning "colour". Other hanja can be used.
Wondo m JavaneseFrom Javanese
wanda meaning "aspect, property, appearance, form".
Won-eun f KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 園 meaning "yard, garden; field," (won) 援 meaning "help, assist, aid" (won) or 媛 meaning "(beautiful) woman." (won) and 恩 (eun) "kindness, mercy, charity" 銀 (eun) meaning "silver" or 恩 (eun) meaning "grace, favour, gratitude"
Wongduean f ThaiMeans "crescent" from Thai วง
(wong) meaning "circle, round" and เดือน
(duean) meaning "moon".
Wongel f AmharicAmharic word for "gospel," commonly chosen by Christian families
Won-ho m KoreanCombination of a
won hanja, like 元 meaning "beginning," 原 meaning "root, source," 遠 meaning "far, distant" or 瑗 meaning "(glass) bead, pearl, precious gem," and a
ho hanja, such as 鎬 meaning "pickaxe," 浩 meaning "large, extensive, spacious," 豪 meaning "hero; nobleman" or 昊 meaning "sky."
Wonjae m KoreanFrom 元 (won) "first; dollar; origin; head" or 園 (won) "garden; park, orchard" and 才 "talent, ability" or 宰(jae) "To rule"
Won-ji f KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 源 (won) meaning "root, source," 元 (won) meaning "beginning," 園 (won) meaning "yard, garden; field," 援 (won) meaning "help, assist, aid" or 媛 (won) meaning "beautiful woman." and 智 (ji) meaning "wisdom; knowledge", 知 (ji) meaning "to know; to be aware", 支 (ji) meaning "to support, to sustain", 鋕 (ji) meaning "to engrave; to record", 志 (ji) meaning "sign; mark"
Wonne f LiteratureIn the German translation of the 'A song of ice and fire' books, the translation of the original Joy. It is borne by several minor characters, most notably Wonne Hügel (original Joy Hill) appearing in several schemes of arranged marriage... [
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Wonnow m History (Ecclesiastical)Variant or corruption of
Winwaloe, in the case of St Wonnow's Church, the parish church of Wonastow in South East Wales, which is dedicated to Saint Wonnow or Winwaloe, a 6th-century saint in Brittany.
Won-pil m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 元 "first; dollar; origin; head" and 弼 "aid, assist, help; correct".
Wonseok m KoreanFrom 元 (won) "first; dollar; origin; head" or 園 (won) "garden; park, orchard" and 錫 "bestow, confer".
Won-sik m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 元 "first; dollar; origin; head" and 植 "plant, trees, plants; grow".
Wonwoo m KoreanMeaning:'Won' means round. 'Woo' means help. It means to live by helping out with a rounded heart.... [
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Wonyoung f & m KoreanA famous bearier of this name, Jang Wonyoung from IZONE
Woo m & f KoreanDerived from the Korean Hangul 우 (
woo/u) that can be the Korean Hanja 瑀 (
woo/u) meaning "agate" or 俁 (
woo/u) meaning "big; great" or 宇 (
woo/u) meaning "whole world; universe; house" or 佑 (
woo/u) meaning "help" or 又 (
woo/u) meaning "again; also (affix)"... [
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Woo-bin m KoreanWoo-bin (surname is Song) is one of main characters of well-known 2009 South-Korean drama
Boys Over Flowers. Along with Jun-pyo, Ji-hoo and Yi-jung he is part of F4.
Woodbridge m EnglishAmerican motion picture director Woodbridge Strong "Woody" Van Dyke, Jr. (Born: March 21, 1889, Died: February 5, 1943) is a famous bearer of this name.
Woodnut m & f American (Rare)Transferred use of the surname
Woodnut. Famous bearer is Woodnut S.
Burr (1861-1952) who fought for women's legal right to vote in the US.
Woohyuk m KoreanFrom 祐 "divine intervention, protection" or 玉 "jade, precious stone, gem" and 赫 "bright, radiant, glowing".
Woojae m KoreanFrom 祐 "divine intervention, protection" or 玉 "jade, precious stone, gem" and 在 "be at, in, on; consist in, rest", or 才 "talent, ability".
Woonggi m KoreanFrom 雄 "male of species; hero; manly" and 基 "foundation, base".
Woonhyuk m KoreanFrom 雲 (un) "clouds" and ino-Korean 革 "leather", 赫 "radiant", 奕 "abundant", 焱 "flames", 侐 "quiet" or 嚇 "scare".
Woo-yeon f & m KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 雨 (U) meaning "rain," and 妍 (yeon) meaning "beautiful". Other Hanja aslo can be used.
Wooyoung f KoreanFrom 雨 (u) meaning "rain," 佑 (u) meaning "help, assist" or 宇 (u) meaning "house," and 永 meaning "long, lengthy," 英 meaning "floral decoration; excellent, outstanding" or 榮 meaning "prosperity, glory,"
Worachit m ThaiFrom Thai วร
(wora) meaning "excellent, distinguished, glorious" and ชิต
(chit) meaning "win, victory".
Woralak f ThaiFrom Thai วร
(wora) meaning "excellent, distinguished, best" and ลักษณ์
(lak) meaning "characteristic, quality".
Woranuch f ThaiMeans "good girl, beauty, miss" from Thai วร
(wora) meaning "excellent, distinguished, best" and อนุช
(anuch) meaning "(younger) sister".
Woraphon m ThaiFrom Thai วร
(wora) meaning "excellent, distinguished, glorious" and พล
(phon) meaning "force, strength, power".
Worasak m ThaiFrom Thai วร
(wora) meaning "excellent, distinguished, best" and ศักดิ์
(sak) meaning "power".
Worasit m ThaiFrom Thai วร
(wora) meaning "excellent, distinguished, best" and สิทธิ์
(sit) meaning "right, authority, privilege".
Worawan f & m ThaiFrom Thai วร
(wora) meaning "excellent, distinguished, best" and วรรณ
(wan) meaning "colour, tint".
Worawit m ThaiFrom Thai วร
(wora) meaning "excellent, distinguished, best" and วิทย์
(wit) meaning "knowledge, science".
Worawut m ThaiFrom Thai วร
(wora) meaning "excellent, distinguished, best" and วุฒิ
(wut) meaning "knowledge".
Worayut m ThaiFrom Thai วร
(wora) meaning "excellent, distinguished, best" and ยุทธ
(yut) meaning "war, battle".
Worden m & f English (Rare)Variant of
Warden and rarely used as a feminine form. A known bearer was the American painter Worden Day (1912-1986).
Worf m Popular CultureKlingon male name given to the character Lt. Commander (later Captain.) Worf in Star Trek The Next Generation, Star Trek Deep Space Nine, and Star Trek Picard.
Worldly m LiteratureFrom Old English
woruldlic. A character in the novel, "The Pilgrim's Progress."
Worrall m EnglishThe surname/name (Worrall) is composed of the Old English elements wir, which means "myrtle" and halh, which means "nook or corner of land." The surname/name translates as "nook of land where bog-myrtle grows."