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This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the meaning contains the keyword king.
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Rahmansyah m Indonesian
From the name Rahman combined with Persian شاه (shāh) meaning "king".
Rajah m Indian
“Indian king or prince”... [more]
Rajan m Indian, Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi, Nepali
Derived from Sanskrit राजन् (rajan) meaning "king".
Rajarajan m Indian, Tamil
Means "king of kings", derived from Sanskrit राजन् (rā́jan) meaning "king, sovereign".
Raja-todo m Kelabit
Means "sitting king" or "king who stays in one place" in Kelabit.
Rajbir m & f Indian (Sikh)
From Sanskrit राज (rāja) meaning "king" and वीर (vīra) meaning "hero, man, brave".
Rajdev m Indian
Possibly derived from Sanskrit राज (raja) meaning "king" and देव (deva) meaning "god".
Rajpal m & f Indian (Sikh)
From Sanskrit राज (rāja) meaning "king" combined with पाल (pāla) meaning "guard, protector".
Rajpreet f & m Indian (Sikh)
From Sanskrit राज (rāja) meaning "king" combined with प्रीति (prīti) meaning "pleasure, joy, love".
Rajwant m & f Indian (Sikh)
From Sanskrit राज (raja) meaning "king" combined with वती (vatī) meaning "having".
Ramadansyah m Indonesian
Combination of the name Ramadan and Persian شاه (shah) meaning "king".
Ratash m Hindi
Meaning "King".
Rawal m Urdu
The name Rawal is a Muslim Boys name. Urdu name dictionary suggests that Rawal name meaning in Urdu is سپاہی, and it belongs to اردو، ہندی origin. The lucky number of Rawal is 9, and lucky days are Wednesday, Friday... [more]
Reik m Low German, East Frisian
Low German and East Frisian short form of names that contain the Germanic element rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty". This element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." Also, this name can be compared with the Dutch name Rijk.
Reio m Japanese
From Japanese 玲 (rei) meaning "tinkling of jade" combined with 王 (o) meaning "king". Other kanji combinations are possible.... [more]
Reitse m Dutch, Frisian
Diminutive of a given name, possibly Rein, Richard, or another name beginning with the element rīks "ruler, king", regin "advice, counsel", or rīdaną "to ride".
Reo m & f Japanese (Modern)
Borrowed from Leo, as seen in the occasional usage of 獅 (or 獅子), on its own or as a first element kanji.... [more]
Reon m & f Japanese (Modern)
Borrowed from Leon, as seen in the occasional usage of 獅 (or 獅子), on its own or as a first element kanji.... [more]
Riagad m Breton
Derived from ri meaning "king" and kad which means "combat".
Ricarad m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from the Germanic element rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." This element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." The second element of this Germanic name is derived from Old High German rât "counsel."
Ricarid m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from the Germanic element rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." This element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." The second element of this Germanic name is derived from Anglo-Saxon ridan "to ride."
Ricbald m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from the Germanic element rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." This element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." The second element of this Germanic name is derived from Old High German bald "bold, brave."
Ricbeorht m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements ric "ruler, king" and beorht "bright". This name is related to the Germanic Ricbert, and was borne by a brief King of East Anglia.
Ricbern m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from the Germanic element rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." This element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." The second element of this name is derived from Proto-Germanic beran or bernu "bear" (bero and bern in Old High German).
Ricbert m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from the Germanic element rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." This element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." The second element of this Germanic name is derived from Old High German beraht "bright."
Ricbod m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from the Germanic element rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." This element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." The second element of this Germanic name is derived from Gothic biutan "to offer" or Old High German boto "bid, offer."
Ricbrand m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from the Germanic element rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." This element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." The second element of this Germanic name is derived from Old Norse brand "sword."
Ricdag m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from the Germanic element rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." This element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." The second element of this Germanic name is derived from daga "day."
Ricfrid m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from the Germanic element rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." This element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." The second element of this Germanic name is derived from Old High German fridu "peace."
Ricgar m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from the Germanic element rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." This element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." The second element is derived from Gothic gairu (gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from garva (garo in Old High German, and gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared."
Ricgis m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from the Germanic element rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." This element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." 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]
Richar m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from the Germanic element rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." This element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." The second element of this Germanic name is derived from Old High German hari "army."
Richeard m Anglo-Saxon (Hypothetical)
Possible Old English cognate of Richard, derived from the Old English elements ric "king, ruler" and heard "hard, brave".
Richer m Norman, Anglo-Norman
Derived from the Germanic name elements rih "ruler, king" or rihhi "kingdom, realm" or "rich, mighty" and heri "army".
Richere m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements ric "king, ruler" and here "army". Cognate to Germanic Richar and French Riquier.
Ricmar m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from the Germanic element rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." This element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." The second element of this Germanic name is derived from Old High German mâri "famous."
Ricmund m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from the Germanic element rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." This element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." The second element of this Germanic name is derived from Old High German mund "protection."
Ricsige m Anglo-Saxon, History
Derived from the Old English elements ric "ruler, king" and sige "victory". This name was borne by Rīcsiġe of Northumbria, who became king of Northumbria from 873 until 876.
Ricswind m & f Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from the Germanic element rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." This element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." The second element of this Germanic name is derived from Gothic svinths (swind in Old High German) "strength."
Riculf m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from the Germanic element rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." This element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." The second element of this Germanic name is derived from Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Ricward m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from the Germanic element rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." This element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." The second element of this Germanic name is derived from Old High German wart "guard."
Ricweard m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements ric "king, ruler" and weard "guard, guardian". From Germanic Ricward.
Ricwin m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from the Germanic element rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." This element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." The second element of this Germanic name is derived from Old High German wini "friend."
Rigas m Late Greek
Rex > Rix > Rigas: "king".
Rikeneu m Medieval Breton
An Old Breton name, composed of ri "king" + ceneuan "boy".
Rimael m Medieval Breton
Derived from Old Breton ri meaning "king" combined with Old Breton mael meaning "lord" or "prince" (ultimately from Proto-Celtic *maglos meaning "noble, chief").
Rimmon m & f Biblical, Hebrew
Means "pomegranate" in Hebrew. It occurs in the Old Testament belonging to "a man of the tribe of Benjamin at the time of King Saul" as well as two places and a Syrian deity (allegedly known as Ramanu "the Thunderer" in Assyrian).
Riok m Breton
Means "kingly" from the Old Breton element ri "king, ruler".
Riro m Rapa Nui
The meaning of the name is possibly unknown. This was a name of an araki "king" of Rapa Nui named Riro Kāinga before his name was changed to Simeon Riro after his baptism. Simeon was his baptismal name before he changed it to Riroroko.
Rivelin m Breton
Derived from Breton ri "king" and belin "brilliant".
Riwal m Breton
Derived from Old Breton ri "king" and uuallon "valorous".
Riware m Medieval Breton
Derived from Old Breton ri "king" and uuaroe "game". Saint Riware was the brother of Saint Riwanon and the uncle of Saint Hervé.
Romaric m Germanic, French
Derived from Old High German hrôm "fame, glory" 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." This name was borne by a Frankish saint from the 8th century AD, from whom the French village Remiremont derives its name.
Rórdán m Irish
From Irish Ríoghbhardán meaning "little poet king".
Ryeian m & f English (Modern, Rare)
From a common Irish surname, the Americanized form of Ó Riain. This patronymic derives from the given name Rian, which is of uncertain meaning. It is traditionally said to mean "little king", from Irish rí "king" combined with a diminutive suffix.
Rykard m English
Two elements: "ryc" meaning "ruler" or "king" and "hard" meaning "strong" or "brave"
Ryklef m West Frisian
West Frisian form of Rijklof, though this can also be a different name. In that case, the first element is derived from the Germanic element rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." This element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." The second element comes from laifa, which in turn is derived from Gothic laiba (leiba in Old High German and leifr in Old Norse) "remnant, remains." By that, they actually meant the person that is left behind after one's death, so laifa is best translated (depending on the context) as "heir" or "survivor."
Ryol m Cornish
Possibly derives from rigalis and thusly mean "king". It is the name of the king in the Cornish drama Bewnans Meryasek.
Ryon m Irish
The name Ryon is a variant of Ryan and simply means "King"
Særic m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements "sea" and ric "king, ruler".
Şah f & m Ottoman Turkish
Şah means in Turkish "king, queen", which derives from Persian title "shāh" of the same meaning. This name was severaly given to members of Ottoman family, such as daughter of Selim I (actually named Şahihuban, but more often refered to as "Şah") and daughter of Selim II and Nurbanu.... [more]
Şahburan m Karachay-Balkar
From the Persian شاه (shah) meaning "king" and боран (boran) meaning "storm".
Şahlan m Karachay-Balkar
From the Persian شاه (shah) meaning "king" and Karachay-Balkar улан (ulan) meaning "son".
Şahverdi m Azerbaijani (Rare), Turkish (Rare)
Means "the shah gave", from Persian شاه (shāh) meaning "ruler, king" and Azerbaijani and Turkish verdi meaning "gave".
Saidmalik m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek said meaning "fortunate" and malik meaning "king, lord".
Salaun m Breton, History
Breton form of Solomon (via Old Breton Salamun and Middle Breton Salavun)... [more]
Samorix m Gaulish
Derived from Gaulish samo- "calm; summer" and rīx "king".
Samraj m Indian, Tamil
From Sanskrit सम्राज् (samrā́j) meaning "supreme ruler, universal king" (itself from the prefix सम्- (sam-) meaning "altogether" and‎ राज (rāja) meaning "king")... [more]
Šarruma m Near Eastern Mythology
Meaning "king of the mountains". Šarruma or Sharruma is originally a Hurrian god who was adopted into the Hittite pantheon.
Sesehang m Nepali
Sesehang is Nepali name more specifically from a Limbu community derived from Limbu language meaning "bright king". Sesehang is combination of sese and hang. Sese means Bright more like bright thoughts and Hang means king... [more]
Shahan m Persian (Modern, Rare)
Plural of the word “king”
Shahanshoh m Uzbek
Means "king of kings" in Uzbek.
Shahbandeh m History
Means "slave of the shah", from Persian شاه (shāh) meaning "king, ruler" and بنده (bande) meaning "servant, slave". Shahbandeh Khan was a 17th-century Iranian military commander.
Shahbaz m Urdu
Means "king's falcon" or "royal falcon" from Persian شاه (shah) meaning "king" and باز (baz) meaning "hawk, falcon".
Shahdiyor m Uzbek
Derived from shah meaning "king" and diyor meaning "state, country".
Shahkarim m Persian, Kazakh (?), Tajik (?)
Means "generous king" from Persian شاه (shah) meaning "king" and كَرِيم (karim) meaning "generous, noble"
Shahmat m Kazakh, Uzbek
Kazakh and Uzbek word for "chess". Derived from Persian shahamat, meaning "the shah (king) has been defeated".
Shahnavaz m Persian
Derived from شاه (shah) meaning "king" and نواز (navaz) meaning "chearish"
Shahnawaz m Urdu, Sindhi
From Persian شاه (shah) meaning "king" and نواز (navaz) meaning "caress, cherish".
Shahnoor m & f Bengali (Muslim), Urdu
From Persian شاه (shāh) meaning "king" and Arabic نور (nūr) meaning "light".
Shahrizal m Malay
Possibly from Persian شاه‬ (shah) meaning "king" combined with the name Rizal.
Shahrouz m Persian
From Persian شاه (shāh) meaning "king" and روز (rūz) meaning "day".
Shahroz m Pakistani
this is a urdu name it means "king of day"... [more]
Shahzaib m Urdu
From Persian شاه (shāh) meaning "king" and زیب (zib) meaning "embellishment, ornament, beauty".
Shahzar m Pashto, Urdu
Means "king of gold" from Persian شاه (shāh) meaning "king" and زر (zar) meaning "gold".
Shaji m Malayalam
Meaning uncertain, possibly derived from Persian شاه (shah) meaning "king" combined with the Hindi honorific suffix -जी (-ji).
Shakhsultan m Kazakh
From шах ("king") and сұлтан ("sultan").
Shar-kali-sharri m Akkadian
Meaning “king of kings”. Shar-Kali-Sharri was the king of the Akkadian Empire and the son of Naram-Sin
Shehryaar m Urdu
Meaning "King", "Emperor", "Sultan".
Shio m & f Japanese
Derived from the Japanese Kanji 史 (shi) meaning "record, history" or 紫 (shi) meaning "purple" or 師 (shi) meaning "teacher" combined with 生 (o) meaning "pure, undefiled" or 緒 meaning "string; cord; thong" or 王 (o) meaning "king".... [more]
Shohberdi m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek shoh meaning "shah, king" and berdi meaning "gave".
Shohboy m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek shoh meaning "shah, king" and boy meaning "rich, wealthy".
Shohdiyor m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek shoh meaning "shah, king" and diyor meaning "country, land".
Shohmalik m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek shoh meaning "shah, king" and malik meaning "king, lord".
Shohmurod m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek shoh meaning "shah, king" and murod meaning "aim, wish, desire".
Shohnazar m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek shoh meaning "shah, king" and nazar meaning "look, glance".
Shohniyoz m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek shoh meaning "shah, king" and niyoz meaning "entreaty, alms".
Shohnur m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek shoh meaning "shah, king" and nur meaning "ray, beam, light".
Shoholam m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek shoh meaning "shah, king" and olom meaning "world, universe".
Shohrasul m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek shoh meaning "shah, king" and rasul meaning "prophet".
Shohsaodat m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek shoh meaning "shah, king" and saodat meaning "happiness".
Shohsifat m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek shoh meaning "shah, king" and sifat meaning "quality, attribute".
Shohsuvor m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek shoh meaning "shah, king" and suvori meaning "horseman".
Shohtillo m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek shoh meaning "shah, king" and tillo meaning "gold".
Shohuzoq m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek shoh meaning "shah, king" and uzoq meaning "far, distant".
Shohzamon m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek shoh meaning "shah, king" and zamon meaning "time, age, epoch".
Shuiwang m Chinese
From 水 (shui) means "water", and 王 (wang) meaning "king, monarch". Other characters can be used.
Shujun f & m Chinese
From Chinese 淑 (shū) meaning "good, pure, virtuous, charming" or 书 (shū) meaning "book" combined with 君 (jūn) meaning "king, ruler"... [more]
Shulgan m Folklore
Theorised to be derived from Chinese 水 (shuǐ) meaning "water" combined with 龍 (lóng) meaning "dragon" and 王 (wáng) "king". In Bashkir and Turkic folklore, Shulgan is the mythical ruler of an underwater realm... [more]
Sigeric m Germanic, History
Derived from Old High German sigu "victory" (a younger form of Gothic sigis, see Sigisbert) 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." Sigeric was the name of a 5th-century king of the Visigoths.
Sinderic m Germanic
Derived from Gothic sinths "way, path" 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."
Sindhuraja m Indian, History
Ultimately derived from Sanskrit सिन्धु (síndhu) "Indus river, great river, sea" and राजन् (rā́jan) "king, prince". This was the name of an Indian king from the Paramara dynasty who is the father of Bhoja.
Stefansyah m Indonesian
Combination of Stefan and شاه (shah), “king” in Persian
Suadurix m Old Celtic
A Gaulish name, composed of swadus "sweet" + rix "king".
Sukhraj m & f Indian (Sikh)
From Sanskrit सुख (sukha) meaning "pleasant, happy" combined with राज (rāja) meaning "king".
Sulaimansyah m Indonesian, Malay
Combination of Sulaiman and Persian شاه (shah) meaning “king”
Sultanbek m Kazakh, Kyrgyz
From Kazakh сұлтан (sultan) or Kyrgyz султан (sultan) both meaning "sultan, king" (of Arabic origin) combined with the Turkish military title beg meaning "chieftain, master".
Sunaryo m Javanese
From the Sanskrit prefix सु (su) meaning "good" combined with Javanese narya meaning "king".
Sun-Sin m Korean
Medieval Korean Sacred Hero's Name. Admiral Yi Sun-Sin was the Protector of the Joseon Dynasty during the Japanese Invasions of Korea in 1592 (1592–1598). From Sino-Korean 舜 (shùn) was Chinese Legendary King, and 臣 (shin) is "Subject, Vassal"... [more]
Suparmansyah m Indonesian (Rare)
Combination of the name Suparman and Persian شاه (shāh) meaning "king".
Syafrizal m Indonesian
From Persian شاه (shah) meaning "king" combined with the name Afrizal.
Syahmahmud m Indonesian
Means “the king is praised” (‫شاه‬ (shah), “king” in Persian + محمود (Mahmud), “praised” in Arabic)
Syahputra m Indonesian
From Persian شاه (šâh) meaning "king" and the given name Putra
Syahrahman m Indonesian (Rare)
From Persian شاه (shah) meaning "king" and the given name Rahman.
Syahramadhan m Indonesian
Combination of Persian شاه (shah) meaning "king" and the name Ramadhan.
Syahreza m Indonesian
From Persian شاه (shāh) meaning "king" combined with the name Reza.
Syahrizal m Indonesian
From Indonesian syah meaning "king, shah" (of Persian origin) combined with Rizal.
Taitearii m Tahitian
Means "king of the sea", a combination of Tahitian tai meaning "sea" and te ari'i meaning "the king".
Tajhid m Arabic
Means "king" in Arabic.
Takavor m Armenian
Means "king" in Armenian.
Tapuarii m Tahitian
Derived from tapu meaning "sacred" and ari'i meaning "king".
Tar-Amandil m Literature
This name is from a character by J. R. R. Tolkien, present in the book The Fall of Númenor: And Other Tales from the Second Age of Middle-Earth (2022) edited by Brian Sibley. Tar-Amandil is the third king of Númenor, from the line of Blessed Eärendel... [more]
Tauqan m Karachay-Balkar
From the Karachay-Balkar тау (tau) meaning "mountain" and the Turkic title khan meaning "king, ruler". This was the name of a mythological musician, son of Apsat.
Temirmalik m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek temir meaning "iron" and malik meaning "king, lord".
Tengil m Swedish (Rare), Literature
From Old Norse þengill meaning "prince, king". Tengil is the main antagonist in Swedish author Astrid Lindgren's novel 'The Brothers Lionheart' from 1973.
Thancric m Germanic
The first element of this Germanic name is derived from thanc, which comes from Old High German dankjan "to think" or dank "thanks." The second element is derived from rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler."
Þengill m Old Norse, Icelandic
From Old Norse þengill meaning "prince, king".
Théoden m Literature
Means "king, ruler" in Old English, probably from þeud "people" and þegen "thane, warrior" This name was invented by J. R. R. Tolkien who used Old English to represent the Rohirric language... [more]
Þeodric m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from Proto-Germanic Þeudōrīks, using the Old English elements þēod "people, nation" and ric "king, ruler"... [more]
Þjóðann m Icelandic
From Old Norse þjóðann meaning "king, ruler" (of a þjóð).
Thrasaric m Germanic
Derived from Old Norse thras "quarrel, battle" 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."
Timokreon m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek τιμαω (timao) "to honour" combined with Greek κρέων (kreon) "king" (also compare Kreon).
Timonax m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek τιμάω (timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere" and ἄναξ (anax) meaning "master, lord, king".
Tögsvan m Mongolian (Rare)
From Mongolian төгс (tögs) meaning "complete, perfect" and ван (van) meaning "king, prince".
Tor m Tiv
Means "king" in Tiv.
Vaea m & f Tongan, Samoan, Tahitian, Polynesian Mythology
Meaning unknown, though it likely means "king, prince, noble, chief" based on the fact that the meaning of Mapu 'a Vaea, natural blowholes in Houma on the island of Tongatapu in Tonga, is known to be 'Whistle of the Noble/Chief/King' in Tongan... [more]
Vaharsolt m Chechen
Meaning unknown; possibly from Nakh vakha meaning “to live” (see Vakha) combined with Arabic سُلْطَان (sulṭān) meaning “sultan, ruler, king”.
Vaiarii m & f Tahitian
From the Tahitian vai meaning "water" and ari'i meaning "high chief, king", idiomatically meaning "royal water".
Valiant m Literature, Popular Culture, Dutch (Rare), Danish (Rare), Swedish (Rare), Norwegian (Rare)
From the English word valiant, which denotes a person who has and shows courage. The word is derived from Anglo-French vaillant "brave, strong, worthy", which itself is ultimately derived from Latin valens meaning "strong, vigorous, powerful"... [more]
Vashan m Persian
Means "Mighty King", Vashan is an uncommon but rare name. "sincere, loyal" and "dependable"; however, "quite unpredictable" and "overly possessive."
Vortimer m Arthurian Cycle
In Nennius’s Historia Brittonum, Vortigern’s eldest son, brother of Catigern, Faustas, and Pascentius.... [more]
Vương m Vietnamese
From Sino-Vietnamese 王 (vương) meaning "king".
Walderic m Germanic
Derived from Gothic valdan "to reign" 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."
Wangyal m Tibetan, Bhutanese
From Tibetan དབང་རྒྱལ (dbang-rgyal) meaning "powerful king" or "king of power", derived from དབང (dbang) meaning "power" and རྒྱལ (rgyal) meaning "king, monarch".
Wanjun m & f Chinese
From Chinese 万 (wàn) meaning "myriad, numerous, ten thousand" or 婉 (wǎn) meaning "graceful, beautiful, elegant" combined with 军 (jūn) meaning "army", 钧 (jūn) meaning "potter's wheel" or 君 (jūn) meaning "king, ruler"... [more]
Wedansh m Telugu, Tamil
Meaning "King".
Weijun m & f Chinese
From Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "tie, fasten, preserve, maintain", 为 (wéi) meaning "do, act, make", 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary", 惟 (wéi) meaning "but, however, only, alone", 炜 (wěi) meaning "flaming, bright, glowing", 威 (wēi) meaning "power, pomp" or 韦 (wéi) meaning "tanned leather" combined with 军 (jūn) meaning "army", 钧 (jūn) meaning "potter's wheel", 俊 (jùn) meaning "talented, handsome", 君 (jūn) meaning "king, ruler", 濬 (jùn) meaning "profound, deep, enlighten, dredge, dig" or 竣 (jùn) meaning "complete, finish"... [more]
Wenjun m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" combined with 君 (jūn) meaning "king, ruler", 俊 (jùn) meaning "talented, handsome", 骏 (jùn) meaning "good horse, fast", 军 (jūn) meaning "army" or 珺 (jùn) meaning "beautiful jade"... [more]
Wigric m Germanic, Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements wig "war, battle" and ric "ruler, king". The surnames Guerry and Weigrich are derived from this name.
Winguric m Germanic, History
The first element comes from vinga, which is probably derived from viga "battle" or Old High German wîg "warrior" - but this is not certain. If vinga isn't derived from either of those two, then its meaning is lost... [more]
Winiric m Germanic
Derived from Old High German wini "friend" 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."
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."
Xiajun f & m Chinese
From Chinese 夏 (xià) meaning "summer, great, grand", 霞 (xiá) meaning "rosy clouds, mist" or 侠 (xiá) meaning "chivalrous, gallant" combined with 君 (jūn) meaning "king, ruler", 俊 (jùn) meaning "talented, handsome", 骏 (jùn) meaning "good horse, fast", 钧 (jūn) referring to an ancient unit of measurement (equivalent to around 15 kilograms), 珺 (jùn) meaning "beautiful jade" or 军 (jūn) meaning "army"... [more]
Xiangjun f & m Chinese
From Chinese 湘 (xiāng) referring to the Xiang River in southern China, 香 (xiāng) meaning "fragrant" or 象 (xiàng) meaning "ivory" combined with 君 (jūn) meaning "king, ruler", 军 (jūn) meaning "army" or 俊 (jùn) meaning "talented, handsome"... [more]
Xiaojun m & f Chinese
From Chinese 小 (xiǎo) meaning "small", 晓 (xiǎo) meaning "dawn, daybreak", or 骁 (xiāo) meaning "brave, valiant" combined with 军 or 軍 (jūn) meaning "army", 君 (jūn) meaning "king, ruler", or 骏 (jùn) "good horse, fast"... [more]
Xuejun m & f Chinese
From Chinese 学 (xué) meaning "study, learning, school" or 雪 (xuě) meaning "snow" combined with 俊 (jùn) meaning "talented, handsome", 军 (jūn) meaning "army" or 君 (jūn) meaning "king, ruler"... [more]
Yarzar m Burmese
Means "king, ruler" in Burmese, ultimately from Sanskrit राज (raja).
Yatonmilk m Phoenician
Means "the king gives", deriving from the Phoenician elements 𐤉𐤕𐤍 ytn, ("to give") and 𐤌𐤋𐤊 mlk ("king")... [more]
Ynse f & m Dutch
The name originates from Friesland, a province in the Netherlands. The meaning is “name of a king”. It was originally a boy’s name, but it is used as a unisex name now. The name is used in the Netherlands and in Belgium.
Yoruba f & m African American (Modern)
It could be derived from the Yoruba word Ori Obba "the Head King". This is the name of a West African ethnic group mainly inhabits parts of Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. Yoruba Richen (1972- ) is an American film director, screenwriter and producer.
Yuanjun m Chinese
From Chinese 元 (yuán) meaning "first, origin", 原 (yuán) meaning "source, origin", combined with 君 (jūn) meaning "king, ruler", 俊 (jùn) meaning "talented, handsome" or 军 (jūn) meaning "army".
Yuvaraja m Sanskrit
Means "young king" in Sanskrit. From युवन् (yuvan) meaning (young) and राज (raja) meaning (king)
Yuvraj m Indian, Marathi, Hindi, Punjabi
Derived from Sanskrit युवराज (yuvaraja) meaning "heir apparent, crown prince" (literally "young king"), from युवन् (yuvan) meaning "young" and राज (raja) meaning "king".
Zhansultan m Kazakh
From Kazakh жан (zhan) meaning "soul" and сұлтан (sultan) meaning "sultan, king".
Zhaojun f & m Chinese
From Chinese 昭 (zhāo) meaning "bright, luminous" or 兆 (zhào) meaning "omen" combined with 君 (jūn) meaning "king, ruler" or 军 (jūn) meaning "army"... [more]
Zhijun m & f Chinese
From Chinese 志 (zhì) meaning "will, purpose, ambition", 芝 (zhī) meaning "sesame", 直 (zhí) meaning "straight, erect" or 知 (zhī) meaning "know, perceive, comprehend" combined with 军 (jūn) meaning "army", 君 (jūn) meaning "king, ruler" or 俊 (jùn) meaning "talented, handsome"... [more]
Zulfikarsyah m Indonesian (Rare)
Combination of Zulfikar and Persian شاه (shah) meaning "king".