This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the pattern is *is.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Dikaiopolis m & f Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun δικαιόπολις
(dikaiopolis) meaning "strict in public faith", which consists of the Greek adjective δίκαιος
(dikaios) meaning "observant of custom, righteous, lawful, just" combined with the Greek noun πόλις
(polis) meaning "city".
Dionysakis m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Dionysios, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης
(-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
Dodalis m Arthurian CycleA Saxon king who participated in the Saxon invasion of northern Britain in the early days of Arthur’s reign. He was killed by Agravain at the battle of Cambenic.
Douris m Ancient GreekProbably derived from δουρός
(douros), which is the Epic Greek genitive singular of the Greek noun δόρυ
(dory) meaning "wood, tree, stem" as well as "spear, lance, pole". Also compare the Epic Greek adjective δούρειος
(doureios) meaning "wooden".
Dumarsais m Haitian CreoleTransferred use of the surname
Dumarsais. Dumarsais Estimé (1900 - 1953) was a Haitian politician and President of the Haitian Republic from 1946 to 1950.
Dunamis m & f Ancient GreekMeaning-Forceful or of mighty strength. Origin-Ancient Greece. Lucky number-9
Duris m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Douris. A notable bearer of this name was Duris of Samos (3rd century BC), a Greek historian who at some point became tyrant of Samos.
Dyoglis m Arthurian CycleThe seneschal of King Maglory the Saxon. In the early days of Arthur’s reign, he invaded northern Britain with other Saxons. He was killed at the battle of Clarence by Sir Eliezer, King Pelles’ son.
Ebergis m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name comes from
ebur "wild boar." 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... [
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Efthymakis m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Efthymios, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης
(-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
Ergis m YakutFrom the name of a Yakut mythical hero; means "revolving", "energetic".
Erlis m AlbanianDerived from Albanian
erë "wind; scent" and
lis "oak".
Eupolis m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun εὔπολις
(eupolis) meaning "abounding in cities", which consists of Greek εὖ
(eu) meaning "good, well" combined with the Greek noun πόλις
(polis) meaning "city".... [
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Faragis m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name is derived from Langobardic
fara "family, line, kind" or from Gothic
faran "to travel." 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... [
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Fenris m Norse Mythology, LiteratureShort form of the Old Norse
Fenrisúlfr (literally "
Fenrir-wolf"). The form Fenris Ulf was used for a talking wolf (originally named Maugrim) in the now defunct American edition of C. S. Lewis' 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'.
Filippakis m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Filippos, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης
(-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
Finis m American (South)Means "end" in Latin. This was the middle name of Jefferson Davis (1808-1889), leader of the Confederacy during the American Civil War, who was the last of his parents' ten children. It was first used as a given name in his honour, in the American South.
Flois m Arthurian CycleThe king of Alverne on the Green Island, whose land was routinely invaded by a terrible giant named Assiles.... [
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Fravartiš m Old PersianMeans "protective spirit, guardian angel" in Old Persian, possibly derived from
fravarti meaning "chosen", or from Avestan
frauuar meaning "to protect".
Fredegis m Medieval GermanDerived from Old English
friþ, Old High German
fridu and Old Saxon
frithu "peace" and Proto-Germanic
*gaisa and
*gaiza "arrow".
Garsidis m Arthurian Cycle, LiteratureKing of Karmerie and husband of Lambore. He died at a young age, which caused his wife to die of grief. His daughter, Tydomie, married Arthur’s nephew Meleranz.
Gavis m Ancient OscanOscan form of the Ancient Roman praenomen Gaius. Possibly connected to the Latin "gaudere" meaning "to rejoice."
Gentilis m Late RomanDerived from the Latin adjective
gentilis meaning "of the same family". This name is best known for having been the name of the Blessed Gentilis, a medieval Franciscan missionary from Matelica in Italy who was beheaded in 1340 in the Persian city of Tauris (which is nowadays Tabriz in Iran)... [
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Georgakis m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Georgios, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης
(-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
Gerasimakis m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Gerasimos, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης
(-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
Giannakis m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Giannis, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης
(-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
Giorgakis m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Giorgos, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης
(-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.... [
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Gnosis m Ancient GreekMeans "knowledge" in Greek. The inscription
Gnosis epoesen "Gnosis created" appears on the Stag Hunt mosaic (c. 300 BCE; found in a wealthy home in ancient Macedonia), which may indicate that the author was named Gnosis or possibly refers to an abstract pronoun, since
gnosis is also the Greek word for knowledge (one scholar, for example, thinks it should be read as "
Apelles' Knowledge Made It")... [
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Habis m SpanishFrom Cynete meaning fawn. This was the name of a king of Tartessos, a region in Spain.
Halis m TurkishMeans "pure" in Turkish, ultimately from Arabic خالص
(khāliṣ).
Hamis m SwahiliFrom Swahili
Alhamisi meaning "Thursday" (ultimately of Arabic origin).
Haris m GreekVariant transcription of
Charis, itself a diminutive of
Zacharias and names containing the Greek element χάρις
(charis) meaning "grace, kindness".
Haxāmaniš m Old PersianDerived from Old Persian
haxā "friend" combined with Old Persian
manah "mind, thinking power".
Heris m Ancient OscanOscan praenomen related to the roman gens Heria. Both may be derived from an Ancient Greek name, Herios.
Herothemis m & f Ancient GreekDerived from the name of the Greek goddess
Hera combined with the Greek noun θέμις
(themis) meaning "law of nature, divinely ordained justice, that which is laid down" (see
Themis).
Ibis f & m Spanish (Rare)From Latin
ibis, referring to a type of long-legged bird with long downcurved bill, ultimately coming from Egyptian
hbj. It was the symbol of
Thoth, thus having a great importance in Egyptian mythology.
Iblis m TheologyPossibly derived from the Arabic root ب-ل-س
(b-l-s) generally meaning "despair, grief" or, alternately, related to the Greek word διάβολος
(diabolos) meaning "devil, accuser, slanderer"... [
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Ieroklis m Greek (Rare)Modern Greek form of
Hierokles. Known bearers of this name include the Greek actor Ieroklis Michailidis (b. 1960) and the Greek former soccer player Ieroklis Stoltidis (b... [
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Ieronymakis m Greek (Rare)Modern Greek diminutive of
Ieronymos, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης
(-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
Ilgonis m LatvianDerived from Latvian
ilgoties, meaning "to long for".
Illinois m & f American (Archaic)The state is named for the French adaptation of an Algonquian language (perhaps Miami) word apparently meaning "speaks normally" (cf. Miami
ilenweewa, Old Ottawa
ilinoüek, Proto-Algonquian
elen-, "ordinary" and
-we·, "to speak"), referring to the Illiniwek (Illinois) people... [
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Indulis m Latvian, TheatreOriginally a diminutive of
Indriķis, now used as a given name in its own right. Latvian poet and playwright Rainis used this name on the titular character of his play
Indulis un Ārija (1911).
Iphis f & m Greek MythologyPossibly from Greek ιφιος (
iphios) meaning "strong, stout". This was the name of seven characters in Greek myth, both male and female, including the slave woman given to
Patroclus by his cousin Achilles in Homer's 'Iliad'.
Iroquois f & m Obscure (Rare)From French word
Iroquois, of disputed origin. The Iroquois (or
Haudenosaunee) are a Iroquoian-speaking confederacy of Native American peoples and First Nations peoples indigenous to North America.
Joris m LithuanianFrom Old Lithuanian stem
jor- referring to the spring season, supposedly belonging to a Lithuanian vernal diety mentioned by Simonas Daukantas.
Jyotis f & m Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, Nepali, Gujarati, Odia, Tibetan, Bhutanese, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, SinhaleseDerived from Sanskrit ज्योतिस् (
jyotis) meaning "light". This is a transcription of both the feminine form ज्योती and the masculine form ज्योति.
Kallis m Estonian (Rare)Possibly derived from the Estonian term of endearment
kallis "darling; beloved; dear; precious".
Kaloudis m Greek (Rare)Meaning uncertain. This name might possibly be a pet form of given names that contain the Greek element καλός
(kalos) meaning "beautiful" as well as "good, noble". Alternatively, it might be derived from Καλούδι Αιτωλοακαρνανίας
(Kaloudi Aitoloakarnanias), which is the name of a mountain village in western Greece.... [
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Kalvis m LatvianDirectly taken from Latvian
kalvis, a poetic word for "blacksmith, smith".
Kaunotis m Ancient OscanMasculine form of Kaunota. May be derived from an Ancient Doric Greek name, Kaunotos.
Kawis m BontocMeans "good" in Bontoc. This was the name in a folktale about a nameless man, who saved a village from a monster snake and in reward was given this name.