All Submitted Names

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Wiraphon m Thai
From Thai วีร (wira) meaning "brave, heroic" and พล (phon) meaning "force, strength, power".
Wiraphong m Thai
From Thai วีร (wira) meaning "brave, heroic" and พงศ์ (phong) meaning "lineage, family".
Wirapol m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai วีระพล/วีรพล (see Wiraphon).
Wirapon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai วีระพล/วีรพล (see Wiraphon).
Wirara f Polynesian
Means "rainbow" in Gilbertese.
Wirasak m Thai
From Thai วีร (wira) meaning "brave, heroic" and ศักดิ์ (sak) meaning "power, honour".
Wirasuap m Shoshone
Means "bear spirit" in Shoshone.
Wirat m Thai
Means "pure, clean, chaste" in Thai.
Wirawan m Indonesian
Means "brave, courageous, heroic" from Indonesian wira meaning "hero", ultimately from Sanskrit वीर (vira), combined with the masculine suffix -wan.
Wirawan f Thai
From Thai วิร (wira) meaning "brave, heroic" and วรรณ (wan) meaning "colour, tint" or "caste, class".
Wirawit m Thai
From Thai วีร (wira) meaning "brave, heroic" and วิทย์ (wit) meaning "knowledge, science" or วิชญ์ (wit) meaning "wise, knowledgeable, sage, philosopher".
Wirayut m Thai
From Thai วีร (wira) meaning "brave, heroic" and ยุทธ (yut) meaning "war, battle".
Wirāz m Persian Mythology, Middle Persian
Possibly 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.
Wirdżiniô f Kashubian
Kashubian form of Virginia.
Wirenth f Literature
This 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 Literature
Invented 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.
Wirgilia f Polish
Polish form of Virgilia.
Wirgiliusz m Polish
Polish form of Virgilius.
Wirginia f Polish
Polish form of Virginia.
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"... [more]
Wiriya m & f Thai
Means "perseverance, diligence" in Thai.
Wirjo m Javanese
Older spelling of Wiryo influenced by Dutch orthography.
Wirjono m Javanese
Older spelling of Wiryono influenced by Dutch orthography.
Wirnawiy m Quechua
Quechua form of Barnabas.
Wirnt m Medieval German
A shortened form of Wernhard.... [more]
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".... [more]
Wiro m Javanese
Javanese form of Wira.
Wirogalos m Gaulish
Derived from the Proto-Celtic elements *wiros "man" and *galā "valour, ability". It is a cognate of Fearghal.
Wiroj m Thai
Alternate transcription of Wirot.
Wirot m Thai
Means "bright, illuminating, shining" in Thai.
Wirszula f Medieval Polish
Medieval variant of Urszula.
Wirt m American (Rare, Archaic)
Possibly a transferred use of the surname Wirt.
Wiryadi m Indonesian
From Sanskrit वीर्य (virya) meaning "energy, vigour, valour, power".
Wiryadipura m & f Indonesian, Hinduism, Sanskrit
An Indonesian name probably composed of two Sanskrit words, Wiryadi (from Virya) and Pura.
Wiryo m Javanese
From Javanese wirya meaning "rank, prestige, dignity, splendour" or "bravery, courage", ultimately from Sanskrit वीर्य (vīrya).
Wiryono m Javanese
From Javanese wirya meaning "rank, prestige" or "bravery, courage" combined with either the masculine suffix -na or the word ana meaning "being, having, holding".
Wirzchosław m Polish
Derived from Slavic wierzch "summit, peak, tip" combined with Slavic slav "glory".
Wirzchosława f Medieval Polish
Feminine form of Wirzchosław. This name was borne by a 12th-century Polish princess.
Wisa f Thai
Short form of Wanwisa.
Wisagund f Germanic
Derived 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 Thai
Means "nature, disposition, character" in Thai.
Wisal f Arabic
Wisal is an Arabic name which is extracted from the word "صلة" (sila) which means realation or linkage... [more]
Wisama f Arabic
Feminine form of Wisam.
Wisamar m Germanic
Derived 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 Thai
Means "broad, vast, spacious" in Thai.
Wisani f Tsonga
Means "rest" in Xitsonga.
Wisanu m Thai
Alternate transcription of Witsanu.
Wi-sapa m Sioux
Means "black sun", from Lakota wee "sun" and sah'-pah "black".
Wisarut m Thai
Alternate transcription of Witsarut.
Wisconsin m & f American
Unisex name based of the American state.
Wisenna f Polish (Rare)
Allegedly derived from Old Polish wiśnia "cherry tree".
Wisgard f Germanic
The 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."
Wisgonda f Dutch
Dutch form of Wisgund.
Wisgund f Germanic
Short form of Wisagund.
Wish m & f English
Meaning "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"... [more]
Wíshe m Mohawk
Mohawk form of Michael.
Wishy f Indian
Diminutive of Mehwish.
Wisi m & f Punu, African
Means "dawning" in Punu.
Wisia f Polish
Diminutive of Wisława and Wiesława.
Wisigard f Germanic
Variant of Wisgard. A famous bearer of this name is Queen Wisigard, a Frankish Queen who ruled in the 6th century.
Wisigarda f Germanic, History
Variant of Wisigard. Wisigarda lived in the 6th century AD and was the second wife of the Merovingian king Theudebert I.
Wisin m Spanish (Latin American, Modern, Rare)
Modern variant of Luisín. This is the artistic name of Juan Luis Morera Luna, one of the components of the Puerto Rican reggaeton duo "Wisin & Yandel".
Wisit m Thai
Means "excellent, outstanding" in Thai.
Wisitsak m Thai
From Thai วิศิษฏ์ (wisit) meaning "excellent, outstanding" and ศักดิ์ (sak) meaning "power".
Wisk m Kashubian
Diminutive of Wisłôw.
Wiska f Kashubian
Diminutive of Wisława.
Wisliane m Kongo
Rich in Gold
Wisłôw m Kashubian
Kashubian form of Wisław.
Wismar m Germanic
Short form of Wisamar.
Wismoyo m Javanese
From Javanese wismaya meaning "wonder, amazement", ultimately from Sanskrit विस्मय (vismaya).
Wisnu m Indonesian
Indonesian form of Vishnu.
Wisnubroto m Javanese
From Wisnu, the Javanese name for the Hindu god Vishnu, combined with Sanskrit व्रत (vrata) meaning "vow, devotion".
Wisnumurti m Indonesian
Combination of Wisnu and Sanskrit मूर्ति (mūrti) meaning "icon, religious statue"
Wisnuningrum f Indonesian
Combination of Wisnu and Ningrum
Wisnuningsih f Indonesian
Combination of Wisnu and Ningsih
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.
Wisnuwati f Indonesian
Combination of Wisnu and Wati
Wissal f Arabic
Means 'Communion in love'.
Wissam m Arabic
Variant 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... [more]
Wissanu m Thai
Alternate transcription of Witsanu.
Wissarut m Thai
Alternate transcription of Witsarut.
Wisse m Dutch, West Frisian, Medieval Dutch
Short form of names containing the Germanic elements wîsan, wîso or wîs, such as Wisamar.
Wissem m & f Arabic (Maghrebi)
Alternate transcription of Wisam chiefly used in Northern Africa.
Wissen m Medieval Dutch
Possibly a diminutive of Wisse.
Wistan m History
Variant of Wystan. The 9th-century Anglo-Saxon martyr Wigstan is also known as Saint Wistan.
Wistin m Maltese
Maltese form of Augustine 1 (via Sicilian Austinu).
Wistremund m Gothic
Possibly derived from Proto-Germanic *westrą "west" and *mundo "protection". This was the name of a Christian martyr.
Wistrilde f Medieval French
Derived from Proto-Germanic *westrą "west" and Old High German hiltja "battle".
Wisut m Thai
Means "clean, clear, pure, spotless" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit विशुद्ध (viśuddha).
Wisuth m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai วิสุทธิ์ (see Wisut).
Wita f Sorbian
Sorbian cognate of Vita 1.
Witalia f Polish
Feminine form of Witalis.
Witalian m Polish
Polish form of Vitalian.
Witalis m Polish
Polish form of Vitalis.
Witaliý m Turkmen
Turkmen form of Vitaliy
Witashnah f Sioux
Means "virgin" from Lakota witȟáŋšna úŋ (wee-tahn-shee-nah) "to be a single woman, unwed woman, virgin".
Witaya m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai วิทยา (see Witthaya).
Witbald m Germanic
Derived from Old High German witu meaning "forest, wood" combined with Old High German bald meaning "bold, brave".
Witbert m Germanic
Derived from Old High German witu meaning "forest, wood" combined with Old High German beraht meaning "bright".
Witbrand m Germanic
Derived from Old High German witu meaning "forest, wood" combined with Old Norse brand meaning "sword".
Witburg f Germanic
Derived from the Old German elements witu meaning "wood" and burg meaning "fortress".... [more]
Witchu m Thai
Means "lightning" in Thai.
Witchuda f Thai
Means "lightning" in Thai.
Witeric m Germanic
Means "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."
Witerico m Portuguese, Spanish, Italian
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Witeric.
Witezslav m Literature
Rendering of Vítězslav used in 'Day Watch' by Sergei Lukyanenko.
Withoon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai วิทูร (see Withun).
Withun m Thai
Means "intelligent, wise" or "far, distant" in Thai.
Witichis m German
German form of Witiges.
Witiges m Germanic, History
Variant form of Witugis. Witiges was a 6th-century king of the Ostrogoths in Italy.
Witigis m Polish, Swedish (Archaic)
Polish and Swedish form of Witiges.
Witiko m German
From Gothic widu-gauja "wood barker", a kenning for the wolf.... [more]
Witimer m Germanic
Means "famous forest", derived from Old High German witu "forest, wood" combined with Old High German mâri "famous."
Witireiks m Gothic
Original Gothic form of Witeric.
Witła m Vilamovian (Rare)
Vilamovian form of Wilhelm.
Witla f Yiddish (?)
Presumably a (Polish?) Yiddish name, found in documents from the early 1800s regarding contemporary Yiddish-speakers in Poland.
Witness m English (African), South African
From the English word, witness, "one who has personal knowledge of something".
Wito m Sorbian
Sorbian form of Vitus.
Witóld m Kashubian
Kashubian form of Witold.
Witolda f Polish
Feminine form of Witold.
Witolf m Germanic
Variant of Witulf.
Witołt m Medieval Polish
Medieval Polish variant of Witold.
Witomił m Polish
Derived from Slavic vit or wit(o) "lord, master, ruler" combined with Slavic mil "gracious, dear".
Witomir m Polish
Polish form of Vitomir.
Witomysł m Polish
Derived from Slavic vit or wit(o) "lord, master, ruler" combined with Polish myśl "thought" (which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic mysliti "to think").
Witoon m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai วิทูร (see Withun).
Witoslav m Medieval Czech
Derived from Slavic wit, vit "to rule" and slava "glory, fame".
Witosława f Polish
Feminine form of Witosław.
Witosłôw m Kashubian
Kashubian form of Witosław.
Witowd m Medieval Polish
Medieval Polish variant of Witold.
Witri f Indonesian
From Arabic وَتِّرِي (wattirī) meaning "uneven" or "sinewy, stringed".
Witsanu m Thai
Thai form of Vishnu.
Witsarut m Thai
Means "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".
Witta m Vilamovian
Vilamovian form of Vitalis.
Wittawat m Thai
Altenate transcription of Witthawat.
Wittaya m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai วิทยา (see Witthaya).
Witte m & f Low German, Dutch (Archaic)
Short form of names formed with the Germanic name element witu "wood, forest".
Witten m English (Modern)
Transferred use of the surname Witten.
Witter m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Witter. ... [more]
Witteric m Germanic, History
Variant spelling of Witeric. Witteric was a 7th-century king of the Visigoths in Hispania.
Witterik m Dutch, Norwegian
Dutch and Norwegian form of Witeric.
Witthawat m Thai
Means "philosopher, sage, wise man" in Thai.
Witthaya m Thai
Means "science, philosophy, knowledge, learning" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit विद्या (vidya).
Wittiza m Gothic
Wittiza (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.
Witto Witto m Indigenous Australian
From the Kaurna wito wito meaning "ornamental tuft of feathers worn by young men".
Witubern m Germanic
Derived 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 Germanic
The 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... [more]
Witulf m Germanic
Derived from Old High German witu "forest, wood" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Witun m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai วิทูร (see Withun).
Wituś m Polish
Diminutive of Witold.
Witzke m Medieval German
Probably a diminutive of Wido.
Wivat m Thai
Alternate transcription of Wiwat.
Wivien f Dutch (Rare), Flemish (Rare)
Dutch variant of Wivine. It is a more phonetical spelling of the name, as the French "ee" sound can be written as -ie- in Dutch.
Wivina f Medieval, Dutch (Rare), Flemish (Rare), Spanish (Rare), History (Ecclesiastical)
This name is best known for being the name of the Franco-Flemish abbess and saint Wivina of Groot-Bijgaarden (c. 1103-1170). She is known in modern French as Wivine de Grand-Bigard. After her lifetime, the usage of this name has mainly been in her honour.... [more]
Wivine f French (African), Walloon (Rare), Flemish (Rare), Dutch (Rare)
French form of Wivina. A known bearer of this name is the Congolese poet and political figure Kavidi Wivine N'Landu.
Wivineke f Dutch (Rare)
Diminutive of both Wivina and Wivine, as it contains the Dutch diminutive suffix -ke.... [more]
Wiwat m Thai
Means "progress, development" in Thai.
Wiwatchai m Thai
From Thai วิวัฒน์ (wiwat) meaning "progress, development" and ชัย (chai) meaning "victory".
Wiwaz m Old Norse
A Proto-Norse name attested on the Tune Stone.
Wiwian m Polish (Rare)
Polish form of Vivianus.
Wiwiana f Polish (Rare)
Polish form of Viviana.
Wiwina f Polish
Polish form of Vivina.
Wiwon m & f Thai (Rare)
Means "revelation" in Thai.
Wiwurgh m Berber
Means "golden" in Tamazight.
Wiyåme m Walloon
Walloon form of Guillaume.
Wiyeme m Walloon
Walloon form of William.
Wiyono m Javanese
From Javanese wiyana meaning "prosperity, happiness, wealth" or "permanent, eternal, unchanging", ultimately from Sanskrit व्यान (vyāna).
Wiyoto m Javanese
From Javanese wiyata meaning "teachings, instruction, education", ultimately from Sanskrit व्यात्त (vyātta) meaning "open, vast".
Wizlaw m Polabian, History
Polabian cognate of Wiesław. This name was borne by several Princes of Rügen.
Wizo m Old High German
Meaning 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".
Wjacław m Sorbian
Sorbian cognate of Václav and Wacław.
Wjara f Bulgarian (Germanized, Rare)
Variant transcription of Вяра (see Vyara).
Wjeleměr m Sorbian
Sorbian cognate of Velimír and Wielimir.
Włada f Polish
Contracted form of Władysława.
Wlada f Russian
German transcription of Vlada.
Wladimir m Russian
Alternate transcription of Russian Владимир (see Vladimir).
Wladimiro m Italian
Italian form of Vladimir.
Wladislaw m German
A Germanic form of Vladislav.
Władisława f Kashubian
Kashubian form of Władysława.
Władisłôw m Kashubian
Kashubian form of Vladislav.
Władka f Polish
Diminutive of Władysława.
Władki m Vilamovian
Vilamovian form of Władysław.
Wladyslas m French
Gallicized form of Vladislav.
Wladysus f Medieval Welsh
Meaning unknown, possibly and earlier variant of Gwladus
Władzia f Polish
Diminutive of Władysława.
Władzio m Polish
Diminutive of Władysław.
Władziu m Polish (Rare)
Diminutive of Władysław based on the vocative case of Władzio.
Włȧdźü f Vilamovian
Vilamovian form of Władysława.
Wlanchild f Medieval English
Possibly derived from Old English element wlanc meaning "pride" and Old Norse element hildr meaning "battle".
Włodzmiérz m Kashubian
Kashubian form of Włodzimierz.
Włościbor m Medieval Polish
Derived from włości "rule" and bor "battle".
Włościwoj m Polish
Derived from the Slavic volděti " to rule, to control" combined with vojĭ "warrior, soldier".
Wluiet m Medieval English
Middle English form of Wulfgeat.
Wo m & f Chinese (Cantonese)
Cantonese Chinese form of 和 (see He).... [more]
Wodaje m Amharic
Means "my friend" in Amharic.
Wodalgarta f Germanic (Rare)
From germanic elements wod "fury"(?) and gard, "enclosure".
Woglinde f Theatre
The name is made up from the poetic German word Woge "wave" and the name element lind "linden tree, lime; soft, flexible; shield (made of lime wood)".... [more]
Wohali m Cherokee
Means "eagle".
Wóȟpe f New World Mythology
Etymology unknown. This was the name of a Lakota goddess of peace who was associated with falling stars.
Wòjcech m Kashubian
Kashubian form of Wojciech.
Wojdat m Polish
Polish form of Vaidotas.
Wojgniew m Polish
Derived from the Slavic elements voji "soldier" and gniew "anger".
Wòjk m Kashubian
Diminutive of Wòjcech.
Wojmir m Polish
The 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"... [more]
Wojslav m Medieval Czech
Derived from Slavic voj "war" and slava "glory, fame".
Wojtas m Polish
Augmentative of Wojciech.
Wòjtilk m Kashubian
Diminutive of Wòjcech.
Wojtuś m Polish
Diminutive of Wojciech.
Wok m Medieval Czech
A medieval Czech name meaning "wolf" (see also Vuk).
Wolcott m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Wolcott.
Woldeab m Eastern African, Tigrinya
Eritrean given name, of which the meaning is as of yet unknown.... [more]
Woldemariam m Amharic
Means "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”.
Wolemir m Polish
Variant of Wolimir.
Wolen m Bulgarian
Variant transcription of Волен (see Volen).
Wolete Nagache f Ge'ez
Means "daughter of the King" in Ge'ez.
Wolfbern m Medieval German
Old High German wolf "wolf" and bero "bear".
Wolfer m English
Transferred use of the surname Wolfer.
Wolfert m West Frisian, East Frisian, Dutch (Rare), Medieval Dutch
Frisian and medieval Dutch form of Wolfhard.
Wolfgango m Spanish (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Spanish and Portuguese adoption of Wolfgang.
Wolfgar m Germanic
Variant of Wulfgar.
Wolfgerd m German (Modern, Rare, Archaic)
A double form composed from the German names Wolf and Gerd 1.
Wolfgunda f Medieval French
Derived from Old High German wolf "wolf" and gund "war, battle".
Wolfi m German
Diminutive of Wolfgang.
Wolfie m English (Rare), German (Rare)
Nickname for names containing the element Wolf-, such as Wolf, Wolfe, Wolfgang etc... [more]
Wölflein m Yiddish (Archaic), Medieval Jewish
An archaic diminutive of Wolf
Wolfmund m Germanic
Derived from Gothic vulfs "wolf" combined with Old High German mund "protection."
Wolfsindis f Germanic
Feminine name composed of the Old High German elements wolf "wolf" and sinþs "path".... [more]
Wol-gwang m & f Korean (Rare)
It means "Moonlight" in Korean.
Wolimir m Polish
The 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"... [more]
Wolisław m Polish
The 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"... [more]
Wolisława f Polish
Feminine form of Wolisław.
Wolke f & m German, West Frisian, East Frisian
Frisian 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... [more]
Wölli m German
Short form and pet form of Wolfgang.... [more]
Wolnomysł m Polish
The 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")... [more]
Wołodymyr m Ukrainian (Polonized)
Polonised form of Volodymyr. Used as a Polish transcription of Володимир or sometimes by Ukrainians in Poland.
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".