EvimBiblical Evi was one of five Midianite kings killed during the time of Moses by an Israelite expedition led by Phinehas, son of Eleazar according to Numbers 31:8 and Joshua 13:21.
Evidencef & mEnglish (Rare) This name comes from a word which can mean "a fact/observation presented in support of an assertion" or "an appearance from which inferences may be drawn." The word is derived from Old French evidence, which originates from Late Latin evidentia meaning "proof" (for Classical Latin, "distinction, vivid presentation, clearness,") stemming from Latin evidens meaning "obvious, apparent."
Evinm & fIrish From Éimhín with the typical Irish diminutive suffix ending with the letter 'n'. From the root word eimh meaning "swift" or "lively". ... [more]
EvlalemGeorgian (Archaic) Georgian form of Eulalos. This name was borne by two Catholicoi of Caucasian Iberia: the first lived in the 6th century AD, the other in the 7th century AD.
Evraf & mTurkish, Literature, Popular Culture In Irish author Darren Shan's Cirque Du Freak series, Evra Von is a member of the sideshow where he is displayed as a 'snake boy'.
EvrainmArthurian Cycle A sorcerer who, with his brother Mabon, entered Wales and laid waste to the city of Snowdon, ruled by Queen Esmeree the Blonde, whom they turned into a snake. He was defeated in combat and was put to flight by Gawaine’s son Guinglain.
EwostatewosmGe'ez Ge'ez form of Εὐστάθιος (Eustathios) (See Eustathius). This was the name of an Ethiopian religious leader of the Orthodox Tewahedo during the early period of the Solomonic dynasty of the Ethiopian Empire.
ExaenetusmAncient Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Exainetos. A known bearer of this name was Exaenetus of Agrigentum (modern-day Agrigento), winner of the wrestling contest at the 71st Olympiad in 496 BC.
ExainetosmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek preposition ἐξ (ex) meaning "out of" as well as "outside, beyond" combined with the Greek adjective αἰνετός (ainetos) meaning "praiseworthy". The latter word is ultimately derived from the Greek noun αἴνη (aine) meaning "praise, fame" (see Aeneas).... [more]
ExakoustodianosmLate Greek, History (Ecclesiastical) In the Eastern Orthodox tradition, this is the name of one of the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus. They were a group of seven young men from Ephesus (now Selçuk in Turkey) who were walled into a cave on the orders of the Roman emperor Decius (c... [more]
Exaltaciónf & mSpanish (Rare), Aragonese, Filipino Means "exaltation, praise" in Spanish, referring to Jesus Christ's crucifixion and resurrection. This name is mostly masculine in Peru.
Excellencem & fEnglish (African, Rare) From the English word excellence meaning "The quality of being excellent; brilliance" or "An excellent or valuable quality; something at which any someone excels; a virtue".... [more]
Exodusm & fAmerican (Rare) Exodus is name of the second book of Hebrew Bible and Christian Old Testament, and the second of five books of the Jewish Torah or Pentateuch. Exodus is the name of ex-boxing world champion Mike Tyson's deceased daughter.
ExpeditusmLate Roman, History From the Latin past participle of expidere "make fit or ready, prepare", literally "free the feet from fetters". This was the name of an obscure, semi-legendary saint, who is invoked against procrastination.
Experiencem & fEnglish (Puritan, Rare), Literature From the English word "experience", from the Latin experientia, from experīrī meaning "to try, test". A name occasionally used by Puritans.
ExuperantiusmLate Roman Masculine form of Exuperantia. A bearer of this name was Saint Exuperantius of Cingoli, who lived and died in the 5th century BC.
ExuperiusmLate Roman Variant spelling of Exsuperius, which was derived from the Latin verb exsupero "to (greatly) excel, to (greatly) surpass, to (greatly) surmount". The verb itself is ultimately derived from the Latin elements ex "out of, from within" and supero "to surpass, to surmount, to transcend"... [more]
EymarmIcelandic Derived from Old Norse ey "island" or ey "good fortune", or perhaps from the Primitive Scandinavian adverb *aiwa "always", combined with Old Norse mærr "famous".
EyþórmIcelandic Derived from Old Norse ey possibly meaning "good fortune" or "always" or "island" combined with Þór. A famous bearer is Icelandic singer Eyþór Ingi Gunnlaugsson (1989-).
EzanmBosnian Male name of Arabic derivation, from ezan, Islamic call to worship.
EzanamEthiopian Ezana or Ezanas (c.303– c.350 CE/AD) was king of Aksum, now Ethiopia. Ezana was the first monarch of the Kingdom of Aksum to embrace Christianity. Ezana is a Geʽez (an ancient Ethiopian Semitic language) name of unknown meaning... [more]
EzbaimBiblical The meaning of this name is uncertain. One theory suggests it comes from אזב ('azab), meaning "to scrub" or "to flutter". A second theory suggests it comes from בזז (bazaz), meaning "to plunder".... [more]
EzbonmBiblical Ezbon is the name of two people mentioned in the Bible.
Ezéliem & fFrench (Rare) French form of Ezelias, which is a variant spelling of Eselias, the hellenized form of the Biblical Hebrew given name Atsalyahu... [more]
EzellmAfrican American Of uncertain origin. Transferred use of the surname Ezell found primarily in the southern United States. Possible variation of Israel or short form of Ezekiel.
EzenwamIgbo (Rare) The name Ezenwa is an Igbo name meaning King, Prince, or Son of King
EzranmPopular Culture Ezran is a main character in the Netflix original show 'The Dragon Prince' (2018-). Ezran is the 10-year-old crown prince of Katolis and Callum's younger half-brother who has the ability to speak with animals... [more]
EzrimHebrew Means "my helper" in Hebrew. In the Bible Ezri was an overseer during King David's reign.
EzrielmBiblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek Form of Azriel used in the Douay-Rheims Bible (1582-1610) and the Clementine Vulgate (1592). The latter was the official Bible of the Roman Catholic Church for nearly four centuries: from the year it was published until 1979.... [more]
EzzardmAfrican American, American Peaked in the US during the 1950s almost certainly in tribute to World Heavyweight Champion boxer Ezzard Mack Charles (1921 - 1975). Of unknown origin. Possibly influenced by Ezra.
Ezzatm & fArabic, Persian Alternate transcription of Arabic عزت (see Izzat) as well as the Persian form. In Persian-speaking regions it is sometimes used as a feminine name.