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Nearchos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the elements the first being νέος (neos) "new" and the second is either derived from Greek ἀρχός (archos) "master" or from Greek ἀρχή (arche) "origin, source".
Necmettin m Turkish
Turkish form of Najm ad-Din.
Nedžiba f Bosnian
Feminine form of Nedžib.
Nematollah m Persian
Persian form of Nimat Allah.
Nezahualpilli m Nahuatl, Aztec
Derived from Nahuatl nezahualli "fasting", probably referring to a collar made out of bands of paper twisted together that was worn to show the wearer should not be offered food, and pilli "person of noble lineage; child"... [more]
Ngoc f & m Vietnamese
Variant of Ngọc used outside of Vietnam.
Niadh m Old Irish
Means "warrior, champion" in Old Irish.
Nicarete f Ancient Greek (Latinized)
From the Greek name Νικαρέτη (Nikarete) which was derived from Greek νίκη (nike) "victory" and ἀρετή (arete) "virtue, excellence"... [more]
Nikagoras m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from Greek νίκη (nike) meaning "victory". The second element is either derived from Greek αγορευω (agoreuo) "to orate, to speak publicly" or from Greek ἀγορά (agora), which can mean "assembly" as well as "market".
Nikarchos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from Greek νίκη (nike) "victory". The second element is either derived from Greek ἀρχός (archos) "master" or from Greek ἀρχή (arche) "origin, source".
Nikarete f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" and ἀρετή (arete) meaning "virtue, excellence"... [more]
Ninasisa f Quechua
Means "fire flower" in Quechua, from nina, "fire" and sisa, "flower".
Nindumgul f & m Near Eastern Mythology, Sumerian Mythology
Means "lord/lady of the mooring pole", deriving from the Sumerian element nin. Nindumgul was a sukkal (vizier deity) for the goddess Nungal.
Ningirsu m Sumerian Mythology, History (Ecclesiastical), Literature
Means "Lord of Girsu (a city in Ancient Sumer)", deriving from the Sumerian element nin ("lord")... [more]
Ninka'ašbaranki f Sumerian Mythology
Means "mistress who makes decisions for heaven and earth", deriving from the Sumerian elements nin ("queen, mistress, lady"), ka-aš-bar ("decision"), 𒀭 an ("heaven"), and 𒆠 ki ("earth")... [more]
Nin-kalla f Sumerian
Means "precious sister", deriving from the Sumerian elements nin ("sister") and níĝ-kal-la ("precious"). Name borne by many prominent high-status women during the Neo-Sumerian Empire.
Ninkasi f Near Eastern Mythology, Sumerian Mythology
Likely means "mistress of beer", derived from the Sumerian elements nin ("lady") and kaš ("beer, alcoholic beverage"). As a goddess of beer, Ninkasi was associated with the production and consumption of beer, and all of the positive and negative effects that came with it.
Ninkiaĝnuna f Sumerian Mythology
Means "mistress beloved by the prince", deriving from the Sumerian elements nin ("queen, mistress, lady"), ki-áĝ ("beloved"), and nun ("prince, noble")... [more]
Ninkusi f Sumerian Mythology, Near Eastern Mythology
Means "lady of gold", deriving from the Sumerian elements nin ("lady or mistress") and kù-sig ("gold"). Attested as a Sumerian name for the goddess Shalash.
Ninme f Sumerian Mythology
Means "lady of battle", deriving from the Sumerian elements nin ("queen, mistress, lady") and me (an archaic word for "battle"). This is attested as an epithet of Inanna, in her capacity as a war goddess... [more]
Ninšatapada f Ancient Near Eastern, Sumerian
Means "Lady Chosen by (means of) the Heart (Omens)", deriving from the Sumerian elements nin ("queen, mistress") and saĝ ("to chose"). Name borne by a high-priestess of Meslamta-ea (fl... [more]
Ninshubur f Sumerian Mythology
Possibly means "Lady of Subartu", deriving from Sumerian element nin, and shubur (Sumerian form of Subartu, a kingdom in Upper Mesopotamia referenced in three of the Amarna Letters)... [more]
Ninsuhzagina f Sumerian Mythology
Means "lady of the diadem of lapis lazuli", deriving from the Sumerian elements nin ("lady or mistress"), aga ("diadem, circlet, crown"), and naza-gìn ("lapis lazuli, precious stone")... [more]
Nintur f Sumerian Mythology
The name of the Sumerian mother goddess, derived from nin meaning "lady, queen" and tur meaning "hut", with allusions to the word šà-tùr meaning "womb".
Ninudishara f Sumerian Mythology, Near Eastern Mythology
Means "lady who amazes the world", deriving from the Sumerian elements nin ("lady or mistress"), u-di ("admiration, amazement"), and šár ("all, totality, world")... [more]
Ninura f Sumerian Mythology
Of uncertain etymology, likely deriving in part from the Sumerian element nin ("queen, mistress, lady"). Name borne by a tutelary goddess of Umma, who was considered to be the consort of the god Shara.
Njørður m Faroese
Faroese form of Njǫrðr.
Novius m Ancient Roman
Oscan praenomen as well as a Roman nomen gentile. The latter is derived from the Oscan praenomen, but is often mistakenly thought to come from the Latin adjective novus meaning "new, fresh, young".... [more]
Nuihau m Tahitian
From Tahitian nui "great" and hau "peace, reign". A known bearer is Nuihau Laurey (1964-), the vice-president of French Polynesia.
Nungal f Sumerian Mythology
Means "great princess", deriving from the Sumerian elements gal ("mighty, great") and nun ("noble, prince"). Nungal was the Sumerian goddess of prisons, who was also associated with the underworld.
Nuphet m & f Lao
From ໜູ (nu) meaning "mouse", also used as an endearing term meaning "little child", and ເພັດ (phet) meaning "diamond".
Oderigo m Medieval Italian
Italian form of Auderic (see Odéric).
Odinakachukwu m & f Igbo
Means "it's in the hand of God" in Igbo, from o "it's", di "in", na "the", áká "hand" (compare Akachi) and Chukwu "God".
Oenwen f Welsh
Derived from Welsh oen "lamb" and gwen "fair; white; blessed".
Ógán m Old Irish
Means "youth, young man, warrior", derived from óg "young" combined with a diminutive suffix.
Oghy m Irish
Variant of Oghie
Oistín m Irish, Old Irish
Irish form of Austin, or possibly an Old Irish form of Old Norse Eysteinn.
Óli m Old Norse, Icelandic, Faroese
Old Norse diminutive of Ólafr. In modern times it is used as a diminutive of Ólafur (Icelandic) or Ólavur (Faroese).
Olivianos m Greek
Greek form of Olivianus (see Olivian).
Olorus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the name Ὄλορος (Oloros), of which the meaning and origin is uncertain. It might be a hellenized Thracian name, since the name was borne by a Thracian king from the 5th century BC... [more]
Onisiforos m Greek
Modern form of Onesiphoros.
Onomakritos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ὄνομα (onoma) "name" combined with Greek κριτης (krites) "judge, critic."
Onomarchos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Attic Greek noun ὄνομα (onoma) meaning "name" combined with the Greek noun ἀρχός (archos) meaning "leader, ruler".
Onufrijs m Latvian
Latvian form of Onuphrius.
Ophelandros m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun ὄφελος (ophelos) meaning "help" as well as "advantage" and "gain, profit". The second element is derived from Greek ἀνδρός (andros) meaning "of a man".
Óráed m Old Irish
Derived from the Irish elements ór, meaning "golden", and áed, meaning "fire".
Orcius m Roman Mythology (?)
Most likely a variant of Orcus
Orihei f Tahitian
From the Tahitian ori meaning "a dance" and hei meaning "wreath, garland of flowers".
Orphée m & f Greek Mythology (Gallicized), French (Rare), French (Belgian, Rare)
French form of Orpheus. Although the mythological character is masculine, this name is now more frequently borne by women than by men.
Orthagoras m Ancient Greek
There are three possible meanings for this name: "to speak loudly at the assembly", "righteous speaker" and "righteous assembly".... [more]
Ostorio m Spanish
Spanish form of Ostorius.
Otokars m Latvian
Latvian form of Odovacar.
Ouahab m Arabic (Maghrebi)
Alternate transcription of Arabic وهاب (see Wahab).
Ovseei m Armenian
Armenian form of Hosea.
Oyin f Yoruba
Means "honey" in Yoruba.
Ozeáš m Czech, Slovak
Czech and Slovak form of Hosea.
Ozeasz m Polish
Polish form of Hosea.
Ozėjo m Lithuanian
Lithuanian form of Hosea.
Pantandros m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from either the Greek adverb πάντῃ (pantei) meaning "(in) every way, on every side" or the Greek adverb πάντως (pantos) meaning "in all ways"... [more]
Pantenor m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from either the Greek adverb πάντῃ (pantei) meaning "(in) every way, on every side" or the Greek adverb πάντως (pantos) meaning "in all ways"... [more]
Pardis f Persian
Meaning "new city of Pardis" and often translated to "new city of Paradise."
Patterson m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Patterson.
Peisagoras m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from either the Greek noun πεῖσα (peisa) meaning "obedience" or the Greek noun πεῖσις (peisis) meaning "persuasion". Both words are ultimately derived from the Greek verb πείθω (peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" and "to believe, to trust (in)".... [more]
Peisandros m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
The first element of this name is derived from either the Greek noun πεῖσα (peisa) meaning "obedience" or the Greek noun πεῖσις (peisis) meaning "persuasion". Both words are ultimately derived from the Greek verb πείθω (peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" and "to believe, to trust (in)"... [more]
Peithagoras m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective πειθός (peithos) meaning "persuasive" as well as "obedient", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb πείθω (peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" and "to believe, to trust (in)".... [more]
Peithandros m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective πειθός (peithos) meaning "persuasive" as well as "obedient", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb πείθω (peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" and "to believe, to trust (in)"... [more]
Peithanor m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun πειθάνωρ (peithanor) meaning "obeying men", which consists of the Greek verb πείθω (peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".... [more]
Pemberley f English (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Pemberley. This also coincides with the fictional estate owned by one of the characters in Jane Austen's 1813 novel Pride and Prejudice.
Periandros m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek περί (peri) "around, near, surrounding" combined with Greek ἀνδρός (andros) "of a man".
Phaenarete f Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Φαιναρέτη (Phainarete) meaning "she who brings virtue to light", derived from the Greek verb φαίνω (phaino) meaning "to shine" as well as "to show, to appear" combined with the Greek noun ἀρετὴ (arete) meaning "virtue, excellence"... [more]
Phaikham m & f Lao
Possibly from Lao ໄພ (phai) meaning "forest", "ripple", or "whisper" and ຄຳ (kham) meaning "gold".
Philanor m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun φιλάνωρ (philanor) meaning "fond of a man", which consists of Greek φίλος (philos) meaning "beloved, dear" as well as "friend, lover" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".... [more]
Philotimos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective φιλότιμος (philotimos) meaning "loving honour", which consists of the Greek noun φίλος (philos) meaning "friend, lover" combined with the Greek verb τιμάω (timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".
Pieternel f Dutch
Dutch form of Petronella.
Pieternella f Dutch
Alternate form of Petronella.
Pisandros m Ancient Greek
Most likely a variant of Peisandros. But if not, then this name is possibly derived from the Greek noun πῖσος (pisos) meaning "meadow, dell" combined with Greek ἀνδρός (andros) meaning "of a man".
Pleistandros m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective πλεῖστος (pleistos) meaning "most, greatest, largest" combined with Greek ἀνδρός (andros) meaning "of a man".
Pleistarchos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from Greek πλεῖστος (pleistos) "most, greatest, largest". The second element is either derived from Greek ἀρχός (archos) "master" or from Greek ἀρχή (arche) "origin, source".
Poehere f Tahitian
Means "pearl of love"; a combination of Tahitian poe "pearl" and here "love".
Polemarchos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun πολέμαρχος (polemarchos) meaning "polemarch, warlord". It consists of the Greek noun πόλεμος (polemos) meaning "war, battle" and the Greek noun ἀρχός (archos) meaning "leader, ruler".
Polyandros m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective πολύανδρος (poluandros) or (polyandros) meaning "with many men, full of men" as well as "populous". The word is ultimately derived from Greek πολύς (polys) "much" combined with Greek ἀνδρός (andros) "of a man".
Polyanor m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun πολυάνωρ (polyanor) meaning "with many men", which consists of the Greek adjective πολύς (polys) meaning "many" as well as "much" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".... [more]
Polybios m Ancient Greek
Means "many lives", derived from Greek πολυς (polys) "much" combined with Greek βιος (bios) "life."
Polycles m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Polykles. This name was borne by several ancient Greeks, of which at least two were Olympic victors.
Polydoros m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "many gifts", derived from Greek πολύς (polys) meaning "many" as well as "much" combined with Greek δῶρον (doron) meaning "gift, present".... [more]
Polykles m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective πολύς (polys) meaning "many" as well as "much" combined with the Greek noun κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory".
Polytimos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective πολύτιμος (polytimos) meaning "much-revered", which consists of the Greek adjective πολύς (polys) meaning "many" as well as "much" combined with the Greek verb τιμάω (timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".
Ponzia f Italian
Feminine form of Ponzio.
Porphyry m History
Anglicized form of Porphyrios (see Porfirio). This name was borne by a Neoplatonic philosopher from the 3rd century AD.
Portius m Ancient Roman
Derived from Latin portus "port, harbour". Also note that there are instances where this name is a variant of Porcius.
Praxagoras m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from Greek πραξις (praxis) meaning "action, exercise". The second element is either derived from Greek ἀγορεύω (agoreuo) "to orate, to speak publicly" or from Greek ἀγορά (agora), which can mean "assembly" as well as "market"... [more]
Primigenia f Roman Mythology, Ancient Roman
Derived from Latin prīmigenia, the feminine form of the adjective prīmigenius "original, primitive; firstborn", ultimately derived from primus "first" and genus "birth, origin", this was an epithet of the Goddess Fortuna... [more]
Proandros m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek πρό (pro) meaning "before, forth, forward" combined with Greek ἀνδρός (andros) meaning "of a man".
Prosimno m Italian
Italian form of Prosymnus.
Protagoras m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from Greek πρῶτος (protos) meaning "first" (also see Proteus)... [more]
Proteo m Italian, Spanish
Italian and Spanish form of Proteus.
Prymityw m Polish
Polish form of Primitivus.
Ptolemajs m Latvian
Latvian form of Ptolemy.
Pürev m & f Mongolian
Means "Thursday" or "Jupiter" in Mongolian. Cognate to Tibetan Phurbu.
Pyrandros m Ancient Greek
Means "fire of a man", derived from Greek πῦρ (pyr) "fire" combined with Greek ἀνδρός (andros) "of a man".
Raiana f Tahitian
From the Tahitian ra'i meaning "sky" and ana meaning "star", or ana meaning "he, she, it" or "belonging to him/her".
Raiariinui m Tahitian
From the Tahitian ra'i meaning "sky", ari'i meaning "noble" and nui, an archaic term meaning "big".
Raihau m Tahitian
Means "heaven of peace"; a combination of Tahitian ra'i meaning "heaven" and hau meaning "peace".
Raimana m Tahitian
From the Tahitian ra'i meaning "sky" and mana meaning "power".
Ramia m Biblical Italian
Italian form of Ramiah.
Rashmee f Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil
Alternate transcription of Rashmi.
Rath m Irish
Means "prosperity, success".
Ravahere f Tahitian
Means "brown love" from Tahitian rava meaning "brown" and here meaning "love".
Ravanui f Tahitian
Means "great brown (brunette)"; from Tahitian rava meaning "brown, dark, black" and nui meaning "great, immense".
Remig m German (Rare)
German form of Remigius.
Resendo m Spanish
Spanish form of a German name comprised of the element reths, a variant of rad or ragin "advice, counsel" and sinþs "path"
Revekka f Greek
Modern Greek form of Rebecca.
Rezart m Albanian
Derived from Albanian rreze "ray (of light)" and ar "golden; gold" or artë "golden".
Rhianwen f Welsh
Combination of Welsh rhiain "maiden" (compare Rhian) and gwen "white; fair; blessed".
Rhion m & f Welsh
As a masculine name, this is a modern Welsh form of Ryan, or a masculine form of Rhian, coined from Welsh ri "leader".... [more]
Rhiwallon m Welsh
Welsh form of the old Celtic name *Rigovellaunos, perhaps meaning "most kingly" or "lord-ruler" (from ri and gwallon). This name belongs to several characters in the Welsh 'Triads' (11th- to 14th-c.), including a son of Urien "who fought against the Saxons and enjoyed a number of victories"... [more]
Rhoswen f Welsh
Derived from the Welsh elements rhos "rose" (cf. Rhosyn) and gwen "white, pure, holy, fair".
Ríkharður m Icelandic
Icelandic younger form of Rikarðr.
Rizpà f Biblical Italian
Italian form of Rizpah.
Rodach m Old Irish
Derived from Old Irish rod "strong, spirited, furious", itself related to rúad "red".
Roselani f Hawaiian
Older form of Lokelani.
Rosius m Ancient Roman
Derived from Latin rosa "rose", though a connection with Latin ros "dew" may also be possible (see Roscius)... [more]
Rovertos m Greek
Variant transcription of Robertos.
Russus m Ancient Roman
From the fairly obscure Roman cognomen Russus, which was derived from the Latin adjective russus meaning "red".... [more]
Saartje f Dutch, Flemish
Diminutive of Sara.
Sabir m Arabic, Urdu, Azerbaijani
Means "patient, steadfast, enduring" in Arabic, from the root صابر (ṣābara) meaning "to bear, to be patient, to endure".
Sade f Finnish, Finnish Mythology
Means "rain" in Finnish.
Saengdao f & m Thai, Lao
Means "starlight" from Thai แสง (saeng) and Lao ແສງ (seng) meaning "light, ray, beam" and Thai ดาว (dao) and Lao ດາວ (dao) meaning "star"... [more]
Saengkham f & m Thai, Lao
From Thai แสง (saeng) or Lao ແສງ (seng) meaning "light, ray, beam" and Thai คำ (kham) or Lao ຄຳ (kham) meaning "gold".
Şəhriyar m Azerbaijani
Azerbaijani form of Shahriyar.
Saikhantuyaa f Mongolian
Derived from сайхан (saikhan) meaning "nice, beautiful, handsome" and туяа (tuyaa) meaning "ray, beam (of light)".
Salinator m Ancient Roman
Roman cognomen or agnomen which was derived from the Latin noun salinator meaning "salter, salt merchant, salt dealer". The word is ultimately derived from the Latin noun sal meaning "salt"... [more]
Sansão m Portuguese
Portuguese form of Samson.
Sarantuyaa f Mongolian
Means "moonbeam" in Mongolian, from саран (saran) meaning "moon" and туяа (tuyaa) meaning "ray, beam (of light)".
Savaric m Medieval Occitan, Germanic, Gascon
From Germanic sav or saba, both of unknown meaning and rik, meaning powerful.
Saw m & f Burmese
Means "honourable" or "lord, chief" in Burmese.
Sayoko f Japanese
From Japanese 小 (sa) meaning "small", 夜 (yo) meaning "night" and 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other combinations of kanji characters are possible.
Scefo m Biblical Italian
Italian form of Shepho.
Scilhi m Biblical Italian
Italian form of Shilhi.
Scimei m Biblical Italian
Italian form of Shimei.
Seachnasach m Old Irish
Possibly related to Old Irish sechnaid "to avoid, elude, evade; to take care, to guard against".
Semiramide f Italian
Italian form of Semiramis.
Senko f Japanese
From Japanese 仙 (sen) meaning "sage, hermit" and 狐 (ko) meaning "fox" (Kan-on reading).
Sewall m English
Transferred use of the surname Sewall.
Sherrard m English
Transferred use of the surname Sherrard.
Shinetuyaa f Mongolian
Means "new light" in Mongolian, from шинэ (shine) meaning "new" and туяа (tuyaa) meaning "ray, beam (of light)".
Shizhirtuyaa f Mongolian
From Mongolian шижир (shijir) meaning "pure" and туяа (tuyaa) meaning "ray, beam (of light)".
Shurik m Russian
Diminutive of Aleksandr.
Shuzianna f Near Eastern Mythology, Sumerian Mythology
Means "the just hand of heaven", deriving from the Sumerian elements šu ("hand, portion, share"), an ("heaven, sky"), and the genetive suffix na... [more]
Sigfinnur m Icelandic
Icelandic form of Sigfinn.
Sigfríður f & m Icelandic, Faroese
Variant of Sigríður, as well as the Faroese form of Sigfrøðr.
Siimeon m Estonian
Estonian form of Simeon.
Siodhach m Irish
Most likely related to the word "peace". Compare Siochain "peace" and Siodhachain
Síoráin m Irish
Diminutive of the word síor "long-lasting"
Sírín m Irish
Variant of Síoráin
Sitefanu m Yoruba (Rare)
Yoruba form of Stephen.
Sjöfn f Norse Mythology, Icelandic
Name of a minor Norse goddess, one of Frigg's handmaidens, said (by the Icelandic chieftain and poet Snorri Sturluson, d. 1241) to be related to Old Icelandic sjafni "love". Modern-day academics, however, argue that it might rather be related to Old Norse sefi meaning "sense" as well as "relation".
Slumber m English (African)
From the vocabulary word "slumber".
Smedley m English
Transferred use of the surname Smedley.
Sofokls m Latvian
Latvian form of Sophocles.
Sólbjört f Icelandic
Icelandic form of Sólbjǫrt.
Sólbjørt f Faroese
Faroese form of Sólbjǫrt.
Somnus m Roman Mythology
Means "sleep" in Latin. In Roman mythology Somnus was the personification of sleep, the equivalent of the Greek god Hypnos. He was the son of Nox (Night) and the brother of Mors (Death).
Sophon m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek σοφός (sophos) meaning "skilled, clever".
Sosandros m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective σῶς (sos) meaning "safe, whole, unwounded" (see Sosigenes) combined with Greek ἀνδρός (andros) meaning "of a man".
Sosibios m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective σῶς (sos) meaning "safe, whole, unwounded" (see Sosigenes) combined with the Greek noun βίος (bios) meaning "life".
Spealán m Irish
Diminutive of the word "speal"
Speusandros m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun σπεῦσις (speusis) meaning "haste, hurry" as well as "speed". It is ultimately derived from the Greek verb σπεύδω (speudo) meaning "to hasten" as well as "to urge on" and "to set going"... [more]
Spoudandros m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun σπουδή (spoude) meaning "haste, speed" as well as "earnestness, diligence, zeal". It is ultimately derived from the Greek verb σπεύδω (speudo) meaning "to hasten" as well as "to urge on" and "to set going"... [more]
Srđan m Croatian, Serbian
Possibly derived from South Slavic srdit meaning "angry". It was associated with Sergius (Srđ in older Croatian) from early times.
Stasandros m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun στάσις (stasis), which can mean "standing, placing, setting" as well as "a standing still"... [more]
Stasanor m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun στάσις (stasis), which can mean "standing, placing, setting" as well as "a standing still"... [more]
Sterna f Yiddish
From Yiddish shtern, "star". It is sometimes used as a Yiddish form of Esther.
Strawberry f English (Rare)
From the widely grown hybrid species of the genus Fragaria.
Sucrat m Vlach
Vlach form of Socrates.
Súileabhán m Irish
Means "little dark eye" in Irish, from Old Irish súil "eye", dub "black, dark", and án, a diminutive suffix. This is the original Irish form of Sullivan.
Sulwyn m Welsh
Appears to be a form of Welsh Sulgwyn "Pentecost, Whitsunday" (literally "white Sunday", from (Dydd) Sul "Sunday, day of the sun" + gwyn "white, holy, blessed")... [more]
Sumarno m Javanese, Indonesian
From the Sanskrit prefix सु (su) meaning "good" combined with Javanese marna meaning "painted, colourful".
Surdinus m Ancient Roman
Roman cognomen which was derived from the Latin adjective surdus meaning "deaf".... [more]
Taianui m Tahitian
Means "great respect", a combination of Tahitian taia "to respect, to fear" and nui "great, immense".
Tamahere m Tahitian
Means "beloved child", from Tahitian tamariʻi meaning "child" and here "love".
Tangwen f Welsh
Derived from Welsh tagc "peace" combined with gwen "white, fair, blessed". It occurs briefly in 'Culhwch and Olwen' belonging to a lady at King Arthur's court, the daughter of Gweir Servitor of Birds.
Tansu m & f Turkish
From Medieval Turkic tang meaning "dawn, daybreak" and su meaning "water".
Tanwen f Welsh
Means "white fire" from Welsh tan "fire" (compare Tanguy) combined with gwen "white, fair, blessed". This is a modern Welsh name, first used in the 1960s.
Tapunui m Tahitian
Combination of Tahitian tapu "forbidden" and nui "earth".
Taraneh f Persian
Means "song" in Persian.
Tawelfryn m Welsh (Rare)
Derived from the Welsh word tawel meaning "quiet" and bryn meaning "hill".
Technandros m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek τέχνη (techne) "art, skill, craft" combined with Greek ἀνδρός (andros) "of a man".
Tecwyn m Welsh, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from Welsh teg "beautiful; fair" and gwyn "white; fair; blessed". Saint Tecwyn is the patron saint and founder of Llandecwyn in the Welsh county of Gwynedd.
Tegeirian f & m Welsh (Rare)
Means "orchid" in Welsh, composed of Welsh teg "fair, beautiful" and eirian "bright, brilliant, fair".
Teheiura m & f Tahitian
Derived from Tahitian te hei 'ura literally meaning "the red crown".
Telesandros m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is probably derived from Greek τέλος (telos), which can mean "purpose, goal, aim" as well as "fulfillment, completion"... [more]
Teofils m Latvian
Latvian form of Theophilus.
Terpandros m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek τέρπω (terpo) "to delight, to cheer, to bring pleasure" combined with Greek ἀνδρός (andros) "of a man".
Teruworq f Amharic
Means "good gold", from a combination of Teru and wark.
Thallis m Greek
Variant of Thalis 2.
Themistokleia f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Themistokles (see Themistocles).
Thersagoras m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Aeolic Greek noun θέρσος (thersos) meaning "courage, confidence, audacity". The second element is derived from either the Greek verb ἀγορεύω (agoreuo) meaning "to orate, to speak publicly" or the Greek noun ἀγορά (agora), which can mean "assembly" as well as "market, marketplace".... [more]
Thersanor m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Aeolic Greek noun θέρσος (thersos) meaning "courage, confidence, audacity" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".... [more]
Þórfríður f Icelandic
Icelandic younger form of Þórfríðr.
Þorgeir m Icelandic
Icelandic form of Þórgeirr.
Þorgerður f Icelandic
Icelandic form of Þorgerðr.
Þorlákur m Icelandic
Icelandic younger form of Þórlakr.
Þorvaldur m Icelandic
Icelandic younger form of Þórvaldr.
Thrasyandros m Ancient Greek
Means "bold man", derived from Greek θρασύς (thrasus) or (thrasys) "bold" combined with Greek ἀνδρός (andros) "of a man".
Thrasyanor m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "bold man", derived from the Greek adjective θρασύς (thrasys) meaning "bold" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".... [more]
Tiarehere f Tahitian
From Tahitian tiare meaning "flower, tiare flower" and here meaning "beloved, favourite".
Tiarenui f Tahitian
From the Tahitian tiare meaning "flower, tiare flower" and nui, an archaic term meaning "big".
Timagoras m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek verb τιμάω (timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere". The second element is derived from either the Greek verb ἀγορεύω (agoreuo) meaning "to orate, to speak publicly" or the Greek noun ἀγορά (agora), which can mean "assembly" as well as "market, marketplace".
Timandros m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek τιμάω (timao) "to honour, to respect" combined with Greek ἀνδρός (andros) meaning "of a man".
Timarche f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek τιμάω (timao) "to honour" and ἀρχός (archos) "master".
Timarchos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek verb τιμάω (timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere" combined with either the Greek noun ἀρχός (archos) meaning "master, leader" or the Greek noun ἀρχή (arche) meaning "origin, source".
Timodemos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek elements τιμαω (timao) "to honour" and δημος (demos) "the people."
Timofejs m Latvian
Latvian form of Timofey
Timokles m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek elements τιμαω (timao) "to honour" and κλεος (kleos) "glory."
Timokrates m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek elements τιμαω (timao) "to honour" and κρατος (kratos) "power."
Timokreon m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek τιμαω (timao) "to honour" combined with Greek κρέων (kreon) "king" (also compare Kreon).
Timolaos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek τιμάω (timao) meaning "to honour" and λαός (laos) meaning "people, folk".
Timomachos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek verb τιμάω (timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere" combined with the Greek noun μάχη (mache) meaning "battle".
Timosthenes m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek τιμαω (timao) "to honour" combined with Greek σθενος (sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength"... [more]
Timostratos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek verb τιμάω (timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere" combined with the Greek noun στρατός (stratos) meaning "army".
Tisandros m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek τίσις (tisis) meaning "vengeance, retribution, reprisal" combined with Greek ἀνδρός (andros) meaning "of a man".
Tisikrates m Ancient Greek
Means "power of vengeance" or "vengeance of power" in Greek. It is derived from the Greek noun τίσις (tisis) meaning "vengeance, retribution" as well as "payment" combined with the Greek noun κράτος (kratos) meaning "power".
Toahere f Tahitian
Combination of Tahitian toa meaning "warrior" and here meaning "love".
Tomáisín m Irish
Diminutive of Tomás.
Tömörkhaan m Mongolian
Means "iron khan" in Mongolian, from төмөр (tömör) meaning "iron" and хаан (kaan) meaning "khan, leader, ruler".
Tórhallur m Faroese
Faroese form of Þórhallr.
Torleivur m Faroese
Faroese modern form of Þórlæifr.
Tórður m Faroese
Faroese modern form of Þórðr.
Tórur m Faroese
Faroese form of Þórr.
Tovmas m Armenian
Armenian form of Thomas
Tredegar m Welsh (Rare)
A rare given name of Welsh origin. Tredegar derives from the town so-named in Monmouthshire (now in Blaenau Gwent), Wales... [more]
Troightheach m Old Irish
Means "foot-soldier", from Old Irish traig "foot, step".
Truesdell m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Truesdell.
Tryphiodoros m Ancient Greek
Means "delicate gift", derived from the Greek elements τρυφη (tryphe) "softness, delicacy" and δωρον (doron) "gift."
Tsengelbaatar m Mongolian
From Mongolian цэнгэл (tsengel) meaning "feast, merrymaking, gaiety" and баатар (baatar) meaning "hero".
Tümenbayar m & f Mongolian
From Mongolian түмэн (tümen) meaning "ten thousand, multitude, myriad" or "people, nation" and баяр (bayar) meaning "celebration, joy".
Tychandros m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun τύχη (tyche) meaning "fortune, chance" (see Tyche) combined with Greek ἀνδρός (andros) meaning "of a man".... [more]
Tychanor m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun τύχη (tyche) meaning "fortune, chance" (see Tyche) combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".... [more]
Tylen m English (American, Modern, Rare)
A combination of the phonetic elements ty and lyn.
Uaid m Irish
Irish form of Wat
Ualgharg m Old Irish
Derived from Old Irish úall "vanity, pride" and garg "fierce, rough".
Uallachán m Old Irish
Derived from Old Irish úallach "proud, arrogant" combined with a diminutive suffix.
Uday m Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Odia
From Sanskrit उदय (ud-ayá) meaning "rise, ascend" or "sunrise".
Uffa m Anglo-Saxon
Variant of Offa and Wuffa.
Uileagóid m Irish
Diminutive of Uilleag
Uramoe m & f Tahitian
Derived form ura meaning "red" and moe meaning "sleep, dream".
Uranui m & f Tahitian
Derived from ura meaning "red" and nui meaning "big".
Uugantuyaa f Mongolian
Derived from Mongolian ууган (uugan) meaning "eldest, first-born" and туяа (tuyaa) meaning "ray, beam (of light)".
Uuriintuya f Mongolian
Means "sunrise, dawn light" in Mongolian, derived from Mongolian үүр (üür) meaning "dawn" and туяа (tuyaa) meaning "ray, beam (of light)".
Uzzà m Biblical Italian
Italian form of Uzzah.
Vadims m Latvian
Latvian form of Vadim
Vaiana f Tahitian
Means "water cave" or "rock water" in Tahitian, from the phrase vai ana o te mato teitei meaning "water from the cave of the high rock".
Vaianu f Tahitian
Contracted form of the Tahitian phrase vai anu o te rua mato meaning "fresh water from the rock hole".
Vaiarii m & f Tahitian
From the Tahitian vai meaning "water" and ari'i meaning "high chief, king", idiomatically meaning "royal water".
Vaiata f Tahitian
Means "rain" (literally "water of the clouds"), from Tahitian vai meaning "water" and ata meaning "cloud".
Vaiatea f & m Tahitian
Means "distant waters" from Tahitian vai meaning "water" and atea meaning "distant, far away".
Vaimitiarii f Tahitian
From the Tahitian vai meaning "water", miti meaning "sea", and ari'i meaning "noble", ultimately "noble sea water".
Vaipoe f Tahitian
Derived from the Tahitian word vai meaning "water" and poe meaning "pearl".
Vaitea m Tahitian
Means "clear water"; a combination of Tahitian vai meaning "water" and tea meaning "white, clear".
Vaiura m & f Tahitian
Derived from the Tahitian vai meaning "water" and archaic 'ura meaning "red".
Valentinianos m Ancient Roman (Hellenized), Late Greek, Greek, Armenian
Late Greek and modern Greek form of Oualentinianos, which is the ancient Greek form of Valentinianus... [more]
Valjet m Albanian
Derived from Albanian valë "wave" and jetë "life".
Vardges m Armenian
From Armenian վարդ (vard) meaning "rose".
Varnavas m Greek
Modern Greek form of Barnabas.
Vartkes m Armenian
Alternate transcription of Վարդգես (see Vardges).
Vatromir m Serbian, Croatian (Rare)
From Serbian ватра (vatra) meaning "fire" and мир (mir) meaning "peace" or "glory". Thus the name means "vigorous or passionate for glory/peace".
Venediktos m Greek (Rare)
Greek form of Benedictus (see Benedict).
Veselinka f Slovene, Macedonian
Diminutive of Veselina, occasionally used as a given name in its own right. Also the Macedonian feminine form of Veselin.
Vetur m Icelandic (Modern, Rare)
From Old Norse Vetr, "winter".