This is a list of submitted names in which the language is Semitic.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Ur-zababa m Sumerian, AkkadianLikely means "dog of Zababa" or "the one of Zababa" in Sumerian, derived from Sumerian
𒌨 (
ur) "dog of, he of, the one of" combined with the Sumerian god
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Ushach m Hebrew (Rare)A Hebrew name, Ush'ach means "To lend aid to his brother" or "To lend aid to his kinsmen".
Uswa f Arabic"It means a role model.a good role model that can be emulated “
Uways m ArabicMeans "little wolf" from a diminutive of Arabic أوس
(ʿaws) meaning "wolf, jackal, wild dog".
Uz m HebrewMeans "counselor" in Hebrew, from the verb עוּץ (
utz or
uz) "to counsel, to devise". In the Bible, this was the name of the firstborn son of
Nahor and
Milcah.
Uzayr m ArabicArabic form of
Ezra. This is the name of a figure mentioned in the Qur'an, frequently described as a Jewish prophet who was falsely believed to be the son of God... [
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Uziya m Jewish, HebrewUziya is a Hebrew given name meaning “G-d is my power.” In the Torah this is the name of one of King David’s warriors.
Vajezatha m Biblical HebrewMeaning uncertain, probably of Persian origin. It has been claimed to mean "sprinkling the chamber". This was the name of a son of Haman in the Book of Esther in the Old Testament.
Vayeira m & f Hebrew"He appeared."
The God of Abraham, Issac, and Jacob appeared. Waad f & m ArabicMeans "promise" or "covenant" in Arabic.
Wa'd f ArabicDerived from Arabic وعد (
w'd) meaning "promise".
Wadha f ArabicFrom Arabic وَضَح
(waḍaḥ) meaning "light, brightness, clarity".
Wadi f & m Arabic"Valley" Arabian Valley in Saudi Arabia
Waela f ArabicPossibly the female version of the name Wael or an alternative transcription of the name Walah.
Wagaye f AmharicMeans "my sense of value" or "my price" in Amharic.
Wahab m Arabic, Indonesian, Malay, UrduMeans "giver, bestower" in Arabic, from the root وَهَبَ
(wahaba) meaning "to give, to bestow". In Islamic tradition الوهاب
(al-Wahab) is one of the 99 names of Allah.
Wahb m ArabicMeans "gift" in Arabic. It is not to be confused with الوهاب (
al-Wahhab) meaning "giver, bestower", which is one of the 99 names of Allah.
Wahib m ArabicFrom Arabic
وَاهِب (
wahab) meaning "bestower". In Islam
الوَاهِبو (
al-wahib) is one of the 99 names of
Allah.
Wahid al-Din m ArabicFrom
وحيد (
wahid) meaning "unique" and
الدين (
al-din) meaning "of the religion)
Wajahat m Urdu, ArabicPossibly from the Arabic
وَاجَهَ (wājaha) meaning "to confront".
Wajdi m ArabicMeans "passionate, affectionate" in Arabic, derived from the root وجد
(wajada) meaning "to love passionately, to adore".
Wajib m ArabicMeans "necessary, indispensable" or "duty, obligation, requirement" in Arabic.
Wajid m Arabic, UrduMeans "finder, perceiver" or "loving, affectionate" in Arabic. In Islamic tradition الواجد
(al-Wajid) is one of the 99 names of Allah.
Wajih m ArabicMeans "eminent, distinguished" in Arabic.
Walaa f & m ArabicMeans "friendship, loyalty, devotion" in Arabic.
Waleeya f ArabicMeaning "supporter", "caretaker", "companion", "intimate friend", "patron", "custodian".
Wali m Arabic, Urdu, Pashto, NigerianMeans "helper, protector, friend" in Arabic. The term is also used to refer to saints in Islamic tradition.
Waliyuddin m Arabic, Malay, Indonesian (Rare)Means "friend of the faith (Islam)", from Arabic وَلِيّ
(waliyy) meaning "friend, helper, benefactor" combined with دِين
(dīn) meaning "religion, faith".
Waqqas m Arabic, UrduMeans "warrior, fighter" (literally "neck-breaker") in Arabic, from the root وقص
(waqaṣa) meaning "to break another's neck".
Waqur m ArabicMeans "composed, calm, dignified" in Arabic.
Wardi m & f Arabic, IndonesianMeans "rosy, pink" in Arabic. It is a unisex name in Arabic-speaking countries while it is solely masculine in Indonesia.
Wardia f ArabicMeans "rose-like, rosy" in Arabic, derived from وردة
(warda) meaning "rose".
Wardiyyah f ArabicFrom the Arabic #وَرْد (ward) meaning “rose”, this also coincides with the Arabic word for "rosary".
Warith m ArabicMeans "heir, inheritor" in Arabic, from the root ورث
(waritha) meaning "to inherit". In Islamic tradition الوارث
(al-Warith) is one of the 99 names of Allah.
Wasil m ArabicMeans "connected, close with" in Arabic, from the root وصل
(waṣala) meaning "to unite, to join, to arrive at".
Wasila f ArabicMeans "means, medium, instrument, agent" in Arabic (used in the sense of any action or deed that brings one closer to God).
Wiam f & m ArabicMeans "harmony, peace, concord" in Arabic.
Wifaq m & f ArabicMeans "unity, harmony, agreement" in Arabic.
Wijdan m ArabicMeans "emotion, affection, compassion, conscience" in Arabic.
Wildan m Indonesian, ArabicDerived from Arabic ولدان
(wildān) meaning "children", the plural of وليد
(walīd) meaning "newborn, baby, child".
Wiqaa f ArabicMeans "shelter, shield, protection" in Arabic.
Wisal f ArabicWisal is an Arabic name which is extracted from the word "صلة" (sila) which means realation or linkage... [
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Wissam m ArabicVariant transcription of
Wisam. Known bearers of this name include the Palestinian-Israeli composer and oud virtuoso Wissam Joubran (b. 1983), the Syrian-Canadian hip hop artist Wissam "Wiz" Kilo (b... [
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Woldemariam m AmharicMeans "child of
Mary" in Amharic. A notable bearer of this name is Yosef Wolde-Mariam, a member of the Norwegian musical duo Madcon.
Wongel f AmharicAmharic word for "gospel," commonly chosen by Christian families
Yafit f Hebrewbiblicle (Psalm)- you have become butiful
Yahela f HebrewDerived from a verb from the Bible “YAHEL”, meaning “to shine and carry light, to create a halo”.
Yaldabaoth m Ancient HebrewThe name of the Demiurge according to Gnosticism. Possibly from ילדא (yaldā, “begetter”) and Abaoth from Ancient Greek Σαβαώθ (Sabaṓth), from Biblical Hebrew צבאות (tsabāʾōθ), plural of צבא (tsābāʾ).
Yali f & m Hebrew (Modern)Means "my God", from Hebrew יָה
(yah) referring to the Hebrew God combined with לִי
(li) meaning "to me, for me" (compare
Li 2).
Yam f & m HebrewMeans "sea, ocean" in Hebrew. Known bearers include Yam Kaspers Anshel (1998-), an Israeli beauty pageant winner, and Yam Madar (2000-), an Israeli basketball player.
Yanai m HebrewDerived from Hebrew
ya'anay meaning "he answers" or "
Yahweh answers". This was the name of a Jewish poet from the 7th century AD.
Yanal m ArabicMeans "attain, acquire, achieve" in Arabic.
Yarikh m Near Eastern Mythology, Semitic MythologyDerives from the Ugaritic
yariḫ ("moon"). Name borne by a moon god worshipped in the Amorite and Ugaritic pantheons, and later as part of the Phoenician and Punic pantheons following the collapse of Ugarit... [
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Yariv m HebrewMeans "rival" or "he will fight" in Hebrew.
Yaseni f & m ArabicThe name comes from a chapter of the Holy Qur'an called Ya Sin.... [
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Yashaul m HebrewA given son or “A prayed for” of Yahuah (Creator God) salvation,
Yazan m ArabicDeriveded from the name of Sayf ibn dhī-Yazan (Arabic سيف بن ذي يزن) a Himyarite king who lived between 516 and 574 CE, known for ending Aksumite rule over Southern Arabia. al-Kalbi states that he was the son of dhī-Yazan, the son of 'Āfir, the son of Aslam bin Zayd.
Yazid m Arabic, Malay, IndonesianMeans "increasing, adding" in Arabic, from the word زاد
(zāda) meaning "to grow, to increase". This was the name of three Umayyad caliphs.
Yeabsira f & m AmharicMeans "The Father's (God's) work" of Amharic origin, the official language of Ethiopia.