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Abahai f & m Manchu
A short Manchu form of Tiancong, meaning “Heavenly Ruler”. Best known as one of the Manchu titles of Hong Taiji.

Abai m & f Manchu

Abatai m & f Manchu

Abigaï f French (Huguenot, Archaic), Jewish
French variant of Abigaïl.

Acai m & f English (Modern, Rare)
From the name of the Açaí palm; derived from Old Tupi asa'y or ybasa'y, meaning "fruit that expels water".

Adinai f Kyrgyz
Variant transcription of Adinay.

Adisai m & f Thai
Means "excellent, superb" in Thai.

Ahlai m & f Biblical
This name comes from the root אחל ('hl), which has no known meaning. The root derives from אחלה ('ahlah), meaning "ah that...!". The majority belief is that the name means "O Would That!".... [more]

Ái m & f Vietnamese
From Sino-Vietnamese 愛 (ái) meaning "love, affection".

Aiai f Chinese
Any of these could be duplicated: 艾 (ài) meaning "mugwort; wormwood", 爱 (ài) meaning "love, affection", or 蔼 (ǎi) meaning "friendly, lush". Other characters that are pronounced the same way could be duplicated as well

Aihai f Chinese
Means the sea of love. Combination of ai which means love and hai which means sea. The meaning of the name is "the sea of love".

Aitai f Chinese
From the Chinese 爱 (ài) meaning "love" and 泰 (tài) meaning "great, superior, exalted".

Ajisai f Japanese
From Japanese 紫陽花 (ajisai) meaning "hydrangea" which comes from combining 紫 (murasaki) meaning "purple, violet", 陽 (yō) meaning "light, sun, male", and 花 (hana, ka) meaning "flower". Other kanji or combinations of kanji can also form this name.

Akai m & f Japanese
From the Japanese kanji 愛 (a) meaning "love, affection" and 海 (kai) meaning "sea; ocean". It can also derive from 朱 (aka) meaning "crimson red" and 衣 (i) meaning "clothing".... [more]

Akylai f Kyrgyz
Derived from Kyrgyz акыл (akyl) meaning "mind, intellect, reason" and ай (ay) meaning "moon". and In the Kyrgyz poem the Epic of Manas, Akylai is one of the two wives of the hero Manas.

Alai m & f Basque
Means "happy, joyful" in Basque.

Alrai m & f Astronomy
Gamma Cephei is a binary star system in the constellation Cepheus. The system bore a traditional name variously spelled as Errai, Er Rai or Alrai, deriving from the Arabic الراعي (ar-rā‘ī), meaning "the shepherd".

Altai m & f Mongolian, Kazakh
From the name of a mountain range that runs through Central and Eastern Asia, itself meaning "golden mountain", related to Turkic altun meaning "gold" (compare Mongolian altan "golden") and dağ meaning "mountain".

Altansargai f Mongolian
From Mongolian алтан (altan) meaning "golden" and саргай (sargai) meaning "rose, lily".

Altinai f Kazakh, Kyrgyz
Variant transcription of Altynai.

Altinaï f French (Rare)
Variant transcription of Altinai.... [more]

Altynai f Kazakh, Kyrgyz
Means "golden moon" from Kazakh and Kyrgyz алтын (altyn) meaning "gold" and ай (ay) meaning "moon".

Amai f Japanese
From Japanese 亜 (a) meaning "second, Asia" combined with 舞 (mai) meaning "dance". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Amakai f & m Western African
Meaning unknown.

Amambái f Guarani
Means "fern" in Guarani.

Amirbai f Indian
An Indian name. A famous bearer of this name is Amirbai Karnataki (1906 - 3 March 1965) was a famous actress/singer and playback singer of the early Hindi cinema and was famous as Kannada Kokila.

Amisadai m & f Biblical Spanish, Spanish (Mexican), American (Hispanic, Rare)
Form of Ammishaddai used in some Spanish translations of the Old Testament. In Mexico it is more common as a feminine name.

Amnuai m & f Thai
Means "to give, to accord an opportunity, to support" in Thai.

Ampai m & f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai อำไพ (see Amphai).

Amphai m & f Thai, Lao
Means "beautiful, pretty, fine, handsome" in Thai and Lao.

Anai f Hebrew
Variation of Ana

Analai f Spanish

Anavai f Polynesian, Tahitian
Polynesian name, meaning "water in cave".

Annemai f Danish (Rare), Swedish (Rare)
Variant of Annmaj.

Anotai f & m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai อโณทัย (see Anothai).

Anothai f & m Thai
Means "rising sun" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit अरुणोदय (arunodaya).

Anzai f Japanese

Aphai m & f Thai
Means "fearlessness, absence of danger" or "forgiveness, pardon" in Thai.

Arai f & m Basque, Medieval Basque
Name originally found on a Roman tombstone in Araba, Basque Country. Although the original namebearer was male, the name was revived as a unisex name at the end of the 20th century.

Arelai f Obscure (Rare)
Meaning unknown.

Ariundalai m & f Mongolian
Derived from Mongolian ариун (ariun) meaning "pure, clean, hygienic" or "sacred, divine, holy" and далай (dalai) meaning "ocean, sea".

Ashai f Literature

Atai m & f Efik

Atamai m & f Samoan
Means "smart, intelligent" in Samoan.

Atawhai f Maori
Means "kindness" in Māori.

Atenai f Spanish (Canarian, Archaic), Guanche Mythology
From Guanche *aḍănay, meaning "recipient". This was the name of a goddess worshipped in Gran Canaria. She was represented as a black and red clay bowl.

Avvai f Indian (Rare)

Awhimai f Maori
From the Maori phrase awhi mai meaning "embrace me", itself taken from the proverb awhi mai, awhi atu meaning "embrace me, and I will embrace you".

Bahinabai f Marathi
From Marathi बहीण (bahīṇ) "sister, female cousin" with joint suffix बाइ (bāi), used for feminine names as a affectionate term to adult women. This was the name of a Varkari female-saint from Maharashtra, India.

Baoai f Chinese
From the Chinese 宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel, precious" and 爱 (ài) meaning "love" or 嫒 (ài) meaning "daughter".

Baozhai f Chinese
From Chinese 宝 (bǎo) meaning “treasure”, while 斋 (zhāi) meaning “pavilion, studio”.

Batsirai f Shona
Means "help" in Shona.

Bat-zabbai f Ancient Aramaic
Means "daughter of Zabbai" in Aramaic. This was the native Palmyrene name of Septimia Zenobia (see Zenobia).

Bayandalai m & f Mongolian
Derived from Mongolian баян (bayan) meaning "rich, wealthy" and далай (dalai) meaning "ocean, sea".

Bayardalai m & f Mongolian
From Mongolian баяр (bayar) meaning "celebration, joy" and далай (dalai) meaning "ocean, sea".

Begimai f Kyrgyz
Variant transcription of Begimay.

Betserai f Shona
Meaning "help, aid, or give assistance", another form of the name is Etserai or Batsirai.

Bitharai f Bodo

Bongai f Shona
Means "be thankful" in a Shona dialect.

Bunchuai m & f Thai
From Thai บุญ (bun) meaning "merit" and ช่วย (chuai) meaning "help".

Byambadalai m & f Mongolian
From Mongolian бямба (byamba) meaning "Saturday" and далай (dalai) meaning "sea, ocean".

Cải f Vietnamese
Means "greens" in Vietnamese.

Cai m & f Chinese
Derived from the Chinese character 财 (cái) meaning "wealth; valuable; riches; money" or 彩 (cǎi) meaning "colour; literary or artistic talent" but also "applause; cheer".... [more]

Chai f English (American)
From Hindi word 'chai', derived from Chinese word 'cha' meaning "tea". Masala chai, literally "spice tea", is a flavored tea drink from India that usually consists of black tea, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, black pepper, and ginger (though variations exist)... [more]

Chai f Chinese
Means "ornamental hairpin" in Chinese.

Chailai f Thai
Means "pretty, lovely, beautiful" in Thai.

Chaluai f Thai
Means "beautiful, elegant, graceful" in Thai.

Chambai m & f Mongolian
Means "expert, skillful" in Mongolian.

Charanai f Khmer
Means "polished" or "polished, cut stone or gem" in Khmer.

Chemutai f Kalenjin
Derives from the East African tribe, the Kalenjins. Like many other Kalenjin names, the first part of the name relates to the gender of the person and the second part is how, when, or where they were born... [more]

Chenai f & m English (British)
Likely derived from Chennai, an Indian city of 10 million.

Chenai f Chinese
From the Chinese 琛 (chēn) meaning "treasure" or 晨 (chén) meaning "early morning, daybreak" and 嫒 (ài) meaning "daughter" or 霭 (ǎi) meaning "cloudy sky, haze; calm, peaceful".

Chengetai m & f African, Shona
To protect/to take care of

Cholponai f Kyrgyz
Alternate transcription of Kyrgyz Чолпонай (see Cholponay).

Chonchanai f Thai (Rare)
A rare female name used in Thailand.... [more]

Chunai f Chinese
From the Chinese 春 (chūn) meaning "spring" and 嫒 (ài) meaning "daughter".

Churai f Thai
Means "hair, hairline" in Thai.

Ciai f Chinese
From the Chinese 辞 (cí) meaning "words, speech, expression" and 嫒 (ài) meaning "(your) daughter".

Ciarraí f Irish
From the place name Ciarraí, which is the Irish Gaelic form of Kerry meaning "Ciar's people" (from ciar meaning "black")... [more]

Cibai f Chinese
From the Chinese 辞 (cí) meaning "words, speech, expression" and 白 (bái) meaning "white, bright, pure".

Clydai f History (Ecclesiastical)
The name of a Welsh saint of the 5th century, the reputed foundress of a church named Clydai, in Emlyn.

Dadai f Biblical (Hellenized)
Variant transcription of Ahlai, as used in 1 Chronicles 2:31.... [more]

Dadirai f Shona
Means "show off" in Shona.

Đài m & f Vietnamese
From Sino-Vietnamese 台 (đài) meaning "noble, pedestal, stand".

Dai f Portuguese
Diminutive of Daiana.

Daidai f Japanese
From Japanese だいだい (daidai) meaning "orange (fruit)".

Dalai m & f Mongolian
Means "sea, ocean" in Mongolian.

Dalasamai f Lao
Meaning uncertain, however likely derives in part from the element ດາລາ (dà:lá "star").

Dananai m & f Shona
Means "love each other" in Shona.

Dejanai f African American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Dejanae.

Denai f English

Desarai f English
Another form of Desiree

Divyavāṇi f Telugu
Means "divine speech" in Telugu.

Dokmai f Thai
Means "flower, blossom" in Thai.

Dorjai m & f Ladakhi
Ladakhi form of Dorji.

Duangchai f & m Thai
Means "heart, mind" or "sweetheart, beloved, darling" in Thai.

Duanghathai f Thai
Means "heart" in Thai.

Duangjai f Thai
Alternate transcription of Duangchai.

Dueanchai f Thai
From Thai เดือน (duean) meaning "moon, month" and ชัย (chai) meaning "victory".

Dunai f Chinese
From the Chinese 惇 (dūn) meaning "be kind, cordial, sincere" and 霭 (ǎi) meaning "cloudy sky, haze, calm".

Durkhanai f Indian

Duunai f Buryat
From the Buryat дуу(н) (duu(n) meaning "sound, voice, song".

Ekai m & f Basque

Eldorai f Romani (Archaic)
Variant of Eldora.

Elienai m & f Hebrew (Rare)
Meaning: The God of my eyes or my eyes are towards God. ... [more]

Elinai f Etruscan
Ancient Etruscan version of Helen

El Shaddai m & f Various (Rare), Theology
Derived from the Hebrew phrase אֵל שַׁדַּי (El Shaday) meaning "God Almighty".

Enkhdalai m & f Mongolian
Derived from the Mongolian энх (enkh) meaning "peace" and далай (dalai) meaning "ocean, sea".

Enkhmagnai f & m Mongolian
Derived from Mongolian энх (enkh) meaning "peace, calm" and магнай (magnai) meaning "forehead, brow" or "front, foremost".

Erdenedalai m & f Mongolian
Derived from Mongolian эрдэнэ (erdene) meaning "jewel, treasure" and далай (dalai) meaning "ocean, sea".

Erkinai f Kyrgyz
Alternate transcription of Kyrgyz Эркинай (see Erkinay).

Errai m & f Astronomy
Gamma Cephei is a binary star system in the constellation Cepheus. The system bore a traditional name variously spelled as Errai, Er Rai or Alrai, deriving from the Arabic الراعي (ar-rā‘ī), meaning "the shepherd".

Esmai f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Esmé.

Fa'afetai f & m Samoan
Means 'thank you' in Samoan.

Falmai f Welsh
Variant of Valmai.

Fangbai f Chinese
From the Chinese 芳 (fāng) meaning "fragrant, virtuous, beautiful" and 白 (bái) meaning "white, bright, pure".

Farisai f Shona
Means "be very happy" in Shona.

Fasai f Thai
Means “clear sky, clear heavens” in Thai.

Faxai f Lao
Meaning unkown. The names was submitted by Laos to the typhoon committee.

Felmai f Welsh
Variant of Valmai.

Fuai f Chinese
From the Chinese 芙 (fú) meaning "hibiscus" and 皑 (ái) meaning "brilliant white".

Gai f English (Rare)
Variant of Gay.

Gai f Japanese (Rare)

Gai f Thai
Means "chicken" in Thai.

Galilhai f Cherokee
Variant of Galilahi.

Galnai f Buryat
From the Buryat гал (gal) meaning "fire".

Gamuchirai f Shona
Means "accept or receive" in Shona. It is typically given to a child born out of wedlock.

Garai f Basque (Rare)
Basque name meaning "height", "tall" and also "zenith; time; moment; occasion" (from Basque garai).... [more]

Ghotai f Pashto
Means "bud, blossom" in Pashto.

Ghutai f Pashto
Alternate transcription of Pashto غوټۍ/غوټۍ (see Ghotai).

Guanai f Chinese
From the Chinese 鹳 (guàn) meaning "crane, stork" and 蔼 (ǎi) meaning "lush, affable, friendly".

Guidaí f & m Charrúa (Rare, Archaic)
Moon or spirit of the moon

Gulalai f Pashto
Means "roses, flower buds" or "beautiful, lovely" in Pashto.

Ha-i f Korean
From Sino-Korean 遐 "afar, distant; old, advanced in" and 怡 "harmony; pleasure, joy; be glad". A famous bearer is South Korean singer Lee Hi (1996-).

Hana-i f Korean (Modern, Rare)
From Hana 4 likely combined with the suffix 이 (-i), referring to a person, effectively meaning "one person" (compare other words like 둘이 (dul-i) meaning "two people; pair; couple" and 여럿이 (yeoreot-i) meaning "many people").

Hanai f Hawaiian
Devivred from Hawaiian word (Hānai) meaning "to adopt" or "to nurture." Could also be a shortened version of the name Hanaiakamalama.

Hanivai f Tahitian
Tahitian name, composed by "hani", meaning "adorning" or "sweetness", in hawaiian also meand "caress", while "vai" means "water". Hence the meaning can be interpreted as "sweet water" or "caress of water".

Hanorai m & f Polynesian, Tahitian
Name of Polynesian origin, composed by "hano", meaning "going" and "rai", meaning "sky". Hence the meaning is "going to the sky".

Haoai f Chinese
From the Chinese 皓 (hào) meaning "bright, luminous, clear" or 颢 (hào) meaning "luminous, white" and 嫒 (ài) meaning "daughter" and 霭 (ǎi) meaning "cloudy sky, haze, calm".

Hathai f & m Thai
Means "heart, mind" in Thai.

Haurai m & f Polynesian
Polynesian name, composed by "hau", meaning "peace" and "rai", meaning "sky", "heaven"; hence the meaning can be interpreted as "heavenly peace".

Helai f Pashto
Means "duck, waterfowl" in Pashto.

Helemai f Estonian (Rare)
Combination of Hele and Mai 3.

Hetai m & f Chinese (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the names He and Tai.

Hilina'i m & f Hawaiian
Means "trust" in Hawaiian.

Hoài m & f Vietnamese
From Sino-Vietnamese 懷 (hoài) meaning "think of, cherish, miss, long for".

Hoamai f Vietnamese (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the names Hoa and Mai 1.

Hongai f Chinese
From the Chinese 鸿 (hóng) meaning "wild swan" and 霭 (ǎi) meaning "cloudy sky, haze, calm".

Horowai m & f Maori
Means "waterfall" in Maori.

Hosai f Pashto
Means "deer, gazelle, antelope" in Pashto.

Hruai m & f Chin
Means "guide, govern, manage" in Hakha Chin.

Huahai f Chinese
From the Chinese 花 (huā) meaning "flower" and 海 (hǎi) meaning "sea, ocean".

Huai f Chinese
Chinese feminine name derived from the name of the Chinese scholar tree (Styphnolobium japonicum).

Huiai f Chinese
From the Chinese 惠 (huì) meaning "benefit, favour, kindness" and 嫒 (ài) meaning "daughter".

Huitai f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 惠 (huì) meaning "benefit, favour, kindness" and 泰 (tài) meaning "great, superior, exalted".

Hulai f Chinese

Idai f Shona
Means "love them" in Shona.

Il-shvai f Assyrian
Aramaic form of Elizabeth.

Imalai f Spanish (Caribbean, Rare)

Indirabai f Indian

Irikidzai f Shona
Means "to add to" in Shona.

Itzinaí f Mexican (Rare, ?)

Jakai m & f African American (Modern)
Meaning uncertain, possibly an invented name combining the popular phonetic prefix ja and Kai 1, and perhaps influenced by names such as Jacques... [more]

Jannai m & f Biblical, English
The name of one of Jesus' ancestors in Luke 3:24.

Jehnai f African American

Jekesai f Shona
"Make it clear". Meant to speak to neighbor or family to make clear their position or purpose.

Jenai f English (Modern, Rare)
Possibly from Chinese 仁愛 (Rén'ài) meaning "kindhearted". It is used as the Chinese nickname for the main character in the 1958 movie 'The Inn of the Sixth Happiness', where it is said to mean "the one who loves people".

Jiehai f Chinese
From the Chinese 洁 (jié) meaning "clean, purify, pure" and 海 (hǎi) meaning "sea, ocean".

Jinbai m & f Chinese
Combination of Jin 1 and Bai.

Jincai m & f Chinese
From Chinese 金 (jīn) meaning "gold, metal, money", 进 (jìn) meaning "advance, make progress" or 晋 (jìn) meaning "advance, increase" combined with 才 (cái) meaning "talent, ability" or 财 (cái) meaning "wealth, riches"... [more]

Jingai f Chinese
From the Chinese 晶 (jīng) meaning "crystal, bright, clear" or 靖 (jìng) meaning "pacify, calm, peaceful" and 瑷 (ài) meaning "fine quality jade" or 嫒 (ài) meaning "daughter".

Jinghai f Chinese
From the Chinese 晶 (jīng) meaning "crystal, clear, bright, radiant" and 海 (hǎi) meaning "sea, ocean".

Jintai m & f Chinese
Combination of the names Jin 1 and Tai.

Junai f Chinese
From the Chinese 均 (jūn) meaning "equal, fair" and 瑷 (ài) meaning "fine quality jade".

Juwai m & f Chinese

Kaai f Japanese
From Japanese 夏 (ka) meaning "summer" combined with 藍 (ai) meaning "indigo". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Kaʻaukai m & f Hawaiian
Means "the seafarer" in Hawaiian.

Kai m & f Arthurian Cycle, English, English (British), Welsh
Variant of Kay 1.

Kai f & m Navajo
Means "willow" or "hazel" in Navajo.

Kai m & f Melanesian, Melpa
Means "good" in Melpa, spoken in Papua New Guinea.

Kai m & f Hebrew (Modern)
Modern Hebrew acronym for "The Holiness of The Land of Israel" (Hebrew: קדושת ארץ ישראל).

Kai m & f Shipibo-Conibo
Means "increase" in Shipibo.

Kai m & f Gilbertese
Means 'sea' or 'ocean'

Kaila'i f & m Hawaiian
Variant of Kaimālie meaning "calm sea" in Hawaiian.

Kalaʻi m & f Hawaiian
Means "the peace," "the stillness" or "the tranquility," from definite article ka, and laʻi meaning "calm, stillness, peace, tranquility."

Kamlai f Thai
Means "bracelet" in Thai.

Karai f & m Popular Culture, English (American, Modern, Rare)
Possibly taken from the Japanese adjective 辛い (karai) meaning "spicy, hot; strict, harsh, severe," belonging to a fictional (female) character in various installments of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics and related media, introduced in 1993, and a (male) character in the anime 'Naruto Shippūden' who first appeared in episode 286 (broadcast in 2012 in Japan).... [more]

Kasai f & m Japanese
Means "fire" or "flame".

Kauai m & f English (Anglicized, Rare)
Kauai's name has no particular historical meaning; however, through the legend of Hawaii loa who is thought to have been the Polynesian founder of the Hawaiian island's original inhabitants, “a favorite place around one's neck” is suggested.

Kawai m & f Hawaiian
Means "the water," from definite article ka and wai meaning "water."

Kawai f & m Japanese
From Japanese 華 (kawa) meaning "flower" or 可 (kawa) meaning "passable", 和 (wa) meaning "peace, harmony" combined with 愛 (i) meaning "love, affection" or 意 (i) meaning "thoughts". Other kanji combinations are possible.... [more]

Kealakaʻi f & m Hawaiian
Means "the guide, the leader" in Hawaiian.

Kealiʻiʻaukai m & f Hawaiian
Hawaiian unisex name meaning "The sea-faring chief".

Keali'i O'ka'ehukai f Hawaiian
Means "ruler of the ocean sprays" in Hawaiian.

Kenai m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Means "flat land" in the Dena'ina language. From the Dena'ina ken 'big flat' and ken'ey 'two big flats with a river cutback'.... [more]

Khai f Obscure
Khai Malik is the daughter of famous model Gigi Hadid and pop singer Zayn Malik after Gigi’s Palestinian grandmother Khairiah Daher Hadid. Khairiah is also the middle name of Gigi’s sister Bella Hadid, another model.

Khai f & m Arabic
A name with ancient Egyptian origins that means “crowned” or “royalty.”... [more]

Khamphai m & f Lao
From the Lao ຄຳ (kham) meaning "gold" and ໄຜ່ (phai) meaning "bamboo" or ໄພ (phai) meaning "forest", "ripple", or "whisper"

Khlai m & f Thai
Means "resemble, similar" in Thai.

Khwanchai f Thai
Means "darling, sweetheart, affectionate" in Thai.

Khwanjai f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai ขวัญใจ (see Khwanchai).

Kluaimai f Thai
Means "orchid" in Thai.

Koai f Japanese
Japanese 小 (ko) meaning "small" and 愛 (ai) meaning "love".

Konakai f Hawaiian
Unknown.

Korravai f Tamil
Korravai is an ancient Hindu goddess associated with the goddess Durga. Korravai is the mother of Murugan, god of war and of Tamil Nadu, India.

Koubai f Japanese (Rare)
From the Japanese word "Koubai", probably meant to translate into "blossoming plumb tree".

Kouzai m & f Japanese
Japanese 光 (kou) "light" or 幸 (kou) "happiness" combined with 在 (Zai) "evil" or "darkness".... [more]

Kravai f Georgian (Rare)
Derived from the Georgian noun კრავი (kravi) meaning "lamb".

Kubai f Mythology
Etymology unknown. This is the name of the Turkic goddess of childbirth and children.

Kudzai m & f Shona
Means "respect" in Shona.

Kuini'ivai f Polynesian
Polynesian origin name, probably a variation of "queenie" (queen), combined with "vai", meaning "water". Hence the meaning can be interpreted as "queen of the water".

Kulai f Kazakh (Rare)
Rare variant transcription of Gulay.

Kulpunai f Kyrgyz
Alternate transcription of Kyrgyz Кулпунай (see Kulpunay).

Kulpynai f Kazakh (Rare)
Means "strawberry" in Kazakh.

Kumushai f Kyrgyz
Alternate transcription of Kyrgyz Күмүшай (see Kumushay).

Kunai m & f Japanese
A tool and weapon used by Ninja and Samurai in Japanese history.

Kundai f Shona
Means "overcome" in Shona.

Kuralai f Kazakh
Means "gazelle calf, fawn" in Kazakh. It was traditionally given to girls born with dark eyes resembling those of a deer.

Kurenai f Japanese (Rare)
Means "crimson" in Japanese, originally deriving as a contraction of 呉の藍 (kure no ai), made up of 呉 (kure), referring originally to the ancient Chinese state of Wu and later China as a whole, the possessive particle の (no) and 藍 (ai) meaning "indigo." The safflower plant (or 紅花/benibana in Japanese), from which the kurenai colour dye was extracted, was brought over from China to Japan.... [more]

Kwangjai f Thai
Means "trust" in Thai.

Kwanjai f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai ขวัญใจ (see Khwanchai).

Kyodai f & m Japanese
Means "huge in Japanese.

Ladai f Hindi
THE MEANING IS FIGHT

Lai f Burmese
Means "limpid, clear" in Burmese.

Lamai f Thai
Means "sweet, soft, nice" in Thai.

Lamai f African American
Variant of Lamay.

Lamyai f Thai
Means "longan (a type of tree)" in Thai.

Lanai f Chinese
From the Chinese 兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" and 爱 (ài) meaning "love".

Lanhai f Chinese
From the Chinese 兰 (lán) meaning "orchid; elegant, graceful" and 海 (hǎi) meaning "sea, ocean".

Lanikai f Hawaiian, English (American)
means "heavenly sea"

Latai f Hawaiian, Tongan

Leeloominaï f Popular Culture
Main character in "The Fifth Element" (1997). The name is revealed to mean "precious stones" in the characters fictional language, the Divine Language. She goes by Leeloo... [more]

Lenai f Breton (Rare)
Possibly a variant of Lenaig.

Leximai f English (British, Modern)
Combination of Lexi and Mai 1.

Liangai f Chinese
From the Chinese 亮 (liàng) meaning "bright, brilliant, radiant, enlightened" and 嫒 (ài) meaning "daughter".

Lianhai f Chinese
From the Chinese 恋 (liàn) meaning "love, long for" and 海 (hǎi) meaning "sea, ocean".

Libai m & f Chinese
Combination of Li 1 and Bai.

Ligai f & m Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the names Li 2 and Gai means "my valley" in Hebrew.

Lihai m & f Chinese (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Li 1 and Hai.

Lihai m & f Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the names Li 2 and Hai possibly means "my existence" in Hebrew. The name Hai means "alive / living" in Hebrew.

Liklai f Manipuri
Means "dewdrop" in Meitei.

Lilakai f Navajo
Meaning uncertain, perhaps derived from Navajo łį́į́ʼ "horse" and łigaii "white". It was borne by Lilakai "Lily" Neil (1900-1961), the first woman to be elected to the Navajo Tribal Council (served 1946-1951).

Lillai f Romani
Derived from Romani lillai, meaning both "spring" and "summer".

Linai f & m Chinese (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the names Lin and Ai 2.

Linamai f Various (Modern, Rare)
Means “tender water” from a combination of Lina 1 and Mai 4.

Lingcai f Chinese
From Chinese 铃, 鈴 (líng) both meaning "bell, chime", 玲 (líng) meaning "tinkling of jade", or 灵, 靈 (líng) both meaning "spirit, soul" combined with 菜 (cài) meaning "vegetables, greens" or 财, 財 (cái) both meaning "wealth, fortune, money"... [more]

Linghai f Chinese
From the Chinese 玲 (líng) meaning "tinkling of jade" and 海 (hǎi) meaning "sea, ocean".

Lishai m & f Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the names Li 2 and Shai means "my gift" in Hebrew, also variant of Lishay which is more common spelling.

Litai m & f Chinese
Combination of Li 1 and Tai.

Longai f Chinese
From the Chinese 隆 (lóng) meaning "prosperous, plentiful, abundant" and 爱 (ài) meaning "love".

Luanchai f Chinese
From the Chinese 銮 (luán) meaning "bells" and 钗 (chāi) meaning "ornamental hairpin".

Lukai m & f Chinese
Combination of the name Lu or Lù and the name Kai 4.

Lumyai f Thai
Alternate transcription of Lamyai.

Lynai f American (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Lenae.

Magnai m & f Mongolian
Means "front, foremost" or "forehead" in Mongolian.

Ma-i f Korean
From Sino-Korean 麻 (ma) meaning "hemp" combined with 怡 (i) meaning "happiness; delight". This name can be formed using other hanja combinations as well.

Mãi m & f Vietnamese
Means "a long time, always" in Vietnamese.

Mai f Welsh (Rare)
Welsh form of May as well as a direct adoption of Welsh mai "(month of) May".

Mai f Breton
Breton contracted form of Mari 1.

Mai f Thai
Means "tomorrow" or "future" in Thai.

Mai f & m Hebrew (Modern)
Popular name in Israel (mostly for girls), it is came from the name of the month of May (the fifth).

Mai f Navajo
Bright flower

Mai f Korean
From Sino-Korean 麻 (ma) meaning "hemp" combined with 怡 (i) meaning "happiness; delight". This name can be formed using other hanja combinations as well.

Mai f Basque (Modern, ?)
Possibly a short form of Maia 3, Maialen, Maite 2 and similar names.

Maikaʻi f & m Hawaiian
From Hawaiian maikaʻi meaning "good".

Maimai f Japanese
From Japanese 舞 (mai) meaning "dance" combined with 々, a phonetic character indicting a duplication of the beginning kanji. Other kanji combinations are possible.

Maithai f Thai, Isan

Manavai f Tahitian
Means "sacred source" or "sacred spring"; a combination of Tahitian mana "sacred" and vai "water, spring".

Mandughai f Medieval Mongolian

Mandukhai f Medieval Mongolian
Of uncertain etymology, name borne by a khatun (queen) of Northern Yuan.

Manimegalai f Tamil
Chithalai Chathanar used this name as the main character in his poem 'Manimekala', one of The Five Great Epics of Tamil Literature.

Maraai f Afrikaans
Variant of Marai.

Marai f Upper German, German (Austrian), German (Swiss), Afrikaans
German variant of Marei and Afrikaans variant of Maria.

Marsai f African American (Modern, Rare)
Perhaps derived from the French place name Marseille. This is borne by American actress and producer Marsai Martin (2004-).

Meicai f Chinese
From the Chinese 美 (měi) meaning "beauty, beautiful" and 财 (cái) meaning "wealth, riches".

Menai f Welsh (Rare)
Locational name from the Menai Strait (Afon Menai), a river-like section of sea which separates the island of Anglesey (Ynys Môn) from the Welsh mainland. 'Menai' is probably connected to the name of the island, but the meanings of both are unknown... [more]

Meraai f Afrikaans
Variant of Maraai.

Miai f Japanese
From Japanese 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" combined with 愛 (ai) meaning "love, affection" or 藍 (ai) meaning "indigo". Other kanji combinations are also possible.

Miaokai f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 妙 (miào) meaning "mysterious, subtle, exquisite" and 凯 (kǎi) meaning "triumphant, triumph, victory".

Mikai m & f English (American, Modern, Rare)
This name is probably a short form of Micaiah, but then via its variant spelling Mikaiah.

Mikai f Japanese
From Japanese 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" combined with 海 (mi) meaning "sea, ocean". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Milai f Portuguese
A diminutive of the composed name Maria Adelaide.

Millarai f & m Mapuche
Variant of Millaray.

Min-khai f Vietnamese

Mirabai f Indian, History
From the name Mira 1 combined with the suffix bai, applied to female members of Hindu dynasties (e.g. Lakshmibai, Janabai, Muktabai, Shantabai, Ahilyabai, Jhalkaribai)... [more]

Mirai f Shona
Means "wait" in Shona.

Mirai f & m Japanese
From Japanese 未来 (mirai) meaning "future" or 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful, beauty" combined with 雷 (rai) meaning "thunder". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Miriai f Mandaean
The name of a princess in Mandaic literature, etymology uncertain but possibly from miria meaning "pasture".

Moai f Japanese
From Japanese 最 (mo) meaning "most, greatest", 主 (mo) meaning "head of the family; master, mistress" or 百 (mo) meaning "hundred" combined with 愛 (ai) meaning "love, affection". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Moevai f Polynesian, Tahitian
Name of Polynesian origin, composed by "moe", meaning "dream" and "vai", meaning "water". Hence the meaning can be interpreted as "dreaming the water".

Mollaí f Irish

Mönkhdalai m & f Mongolian
Means "eternal sea" in Mongolian, from мөнх (mönkh) meaning "eternal" and далай (dalai) meaning "ocean, sea".

Monubai f & m Ijaw
Means "born on Monday" in Ijaw.

Mukai f Shona
Means "be alert; wise-up" in Shona.

Mẫu Thoải f Far Eastern Mythology
Vietnamese water goddess whose name is derived from mẫu meaning "mother" and thoải meaning "gentle, rolling".

Mwai m & f African, Western African
Chichewa, means "luck".... [more]

Mwnthai m & f Bodo
Means “blessing” in Bodo.

Myrai f Japanese (Americanized, Rare)
An uncommon diminutive of the Japanese name Mirai, meaning "future" or "miracle".

Nāʻai f Hawaiian
From the Hawaiian nā meaning "quieted, pacified" or "the (plural)" and 'ai meaning "ruler".

Nabai m & f Chinese
Combination of the names Na and Bai.