NaseeruddinmIndian (Muslim) Variant spelling of Nasir al-Din. Means "helper of religion", derived from Arabic نصير (naseer) "helper" and دين (din) "religion".
NasratullahmArabic Derived from the Arabic noun nasrah meaning "help, aid, assistance" (see Nasrat and compare Nasser) combined with the Arabic noun الله (Allah) meaning "God" (see Allah).... [more]
NathaliodusmArthurian Cycle A “king of the Britons” who, according to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, was slain in a battle against the Saxons Cerdic and Cynric in 508. The site of the battle, Netley, was named after him. He would have been a contemporary of Arthur.... [more]
NetjerikhetmAncient Egyptian From Egyptian nṯrj-ẖt, possibly meaning "(the) divine one of the Gods", from Egyptian nṯrj "to be(come) divine, to make divine" combined with ẖt "torso, body". This was the throne name of Djoser.
Ngeshtin-anafNear Eastern Mythology In Sumerian mythology she is a minor goddess of wine and colde seasons known as the 'heavenly grape-vine', who is also considered a divine poet and interpreter of dreams. She is the daughter of Enki and Ninhursag, sister of Dumuzid, and consort of Ningisida.
NicesipolisfAncient Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Nikesipolis. A notable bearer of this name was Nicesipolis of Pherae (4th century BC). She was a Thessalian woman, who became a wife or concubine of king Philip II of Macedon... [more]
Nightingalef & mEnglish (Rare) Possibly a transferred usage of the English surname Nightingale, in honor of Florence Nightingale (1820-1910), an English social reformer.... [more]
NikasagorasmAncient Greek The first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [more]
NikasidamosmAncient Greek The first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [more]
NikasidikosmAncient Greek The first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [more]
NikasimenesmAncient Greek The first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [more]
NikasipolisfAncient Greek The first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [more]
NikasitimosmAncient Greek The first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [more]
NikesidemosmAncient Greek The first element of this name is most likely derived from Greek νίκης (nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory"... [more]
NikesidikosmAncient Greek The first element of this name is most likely derived from Greek νίκης (nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory"... [more]
NikesipolisfAncient Greek The first element of this name is most likely derived from Greek νίκης (nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory"... [more]
NikopeithesmAncient Greek Derived from Greek νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" and πείθω (peitho) meaning "to persuade, convince".
NikostephesmAncient Greek Derived from Greek νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" and στέφω (stepho) meaning "to crown, wreath, encircle".
NikosthenesmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek noun σθένος (sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength".... [more]
NiktopolionmRussian (Archaic) Russian form of Nikopolitianos through a Greek corruption of the name. This corruption was probably Νυκτοπολιων (Nyktopolion) or something close to it, which led to the name being associated with the night, as it closely resembles the Greek adjective νυκτιπόλος (nyktipolos) meaning "roaming by night".... [more]
NinkiaĝnunafSumerian Mythology Means "mistress beloved by the prince", deriving from the Sumerian elements nin ("queen, mistress, lady"), ki-áĝ ("beloved"), and nun ("prince, noble"). Attested as another name for the goddess Sadarnunna.
NinšatapadafAncient Near Eastern, Sumerian Means "Lady Chosen by (means of) the Heart (Omens)", deriving from the Sumerian elements nin ("queen, mistress") and saĝ ("to chose"). Name borne by a high-priestess of Meslamta-ea (fl... [more]
NinudisharafSumerian Mythology, Near Eastern Mythology Means "lady who amazes the world", deriving from the Sumerian elements nin ("lady or mistress"), u-di ("admiration, amazement"), and šár ("all, totality, world"). Attested as a Sumerian name for the goddess Shalash.
NosratollahmPersian Persian form of Nasratullah. Known Iranian bearers of this name include the actor Nosratollah Vahdat (b. 1925) and the poet Nosratollah Noohian (b... [more]
NsambanzarymMbundu, Central African Nsambanzary means strength, power. From Kimbundu the second-most-widely spoken Bantu language in Angola. It is concentrated in the north-west of the country including the Luanda Province, the Bengo Province, the Malange Province, and the Kwanza Norte Province.
NymphodorusmAncient Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of the Greek name Νυμφόδωρος (Nymphodoros), derived from νυμφη (nymphe) "bride, young wife" and δωρον (doron) "gift".
NymphodotusmAncient Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of the Greek name Νυμφοδοτος (Nymphodotos), derived from νυμφη (nymphe) "bride, young wife" and δοτος (dotos) "given".
ÖlziibaatarmMongolian From Mongolian өлзий (ölzii) meaning "good luck, blessing" and баатар (baatar) meaning "hero".
ÖlziichimegfMongolian From Mongolian өлзий (ölzii) meaning "good luck, blessing" and чимэг (chimeg) meaning "decoration, ornament".
Ölziidelgerf & mMongolian From Mongolian өлзий (ölzii) meaning "good luck, blessing" and дэлгэр (delger) meaning "vast, wide" or "prosperous, abundant".
Ölziinemekhf & mMongolian From Mongolian өлзий (ölzii) meaning "good luck, blessing" and нэмэх (nemekh) meaning "to add, increase, enhance".
OnesikritosmAncient Greek Derived from Greek ὄνησις (onesis) meaning "use, profit, advantage, good luck" and κριτός (kritos) meaning "picked out, chosen" or "choice, excellent".
Onjalalainam & fMalagasy From the Malagasy onja meaning "wave" and lalaina meaning "loved, held dear".
OnyemelukwemIgbo Means "who has done evil and agreed to it?" in Igbo.
OphelandrosmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun ὄφελος (ophelos) meaning "help" as well as "advantage" and "gain, profit". The second element is derived from Greek ανδρος (andros) meaning "of a man".
OpochmacuexmNahuatl Means "bracelet worn on the left arm" in Nahuatl, from opochtli "the left, left-hand side" and macuextli "bracelet".
OrguelleusefArthurian Cycle Feminine equivalent of Orguelleus. This was used by the 13th-century German poet Wolfram von Eschenbach in Parzival, his expansion and completion of Chrétien de Troyes' unfinished romance Perceval, the Story of the Grail, for a hitherto unnamed character... [more]
OueršenoufimCoptic Older form of Barsanouphios from Egyptian wršy-nfr meaning "good guardian", derived from wršy "watchman" combined with nfr "beautiful, good, perfect".
OyimposhshafUzbek Derived from oyim, a title used for aristocratic women, and poshsha an endearing term for a girl or woman
OyinkansolafYoruba Means "sweetness is dropped into wealth" in Yoruba.
OyuunbaatarmMongolian From Mongolian оюун (oyuun) meaning "wisdom, intellect" or "mind, spirit" in Mongolian and баатар (baatar) meaning "hero".
Oyuundelgerf & mMongolian From Mongolian оюун (oyuun) meaning "wisdom, intellect" or "mind, spirit" in Mongolian and дэлгэр (delger) meaning "vast, wide" or "prosperous, abundant".
Oyuun-erdenefMongolian From Mongolian оюун (oyuun) meaning "wisdom, intellect" or "mind, spirit" and эрдэнэ (erdene) meaning "jewel, treasure" or "precious".
PaetongtarnfThai Means "silk and golden water", in part from the Thai ผ้าแพ (pâa pae "silk fabric, silk cloth") and สีทอง (sĕe tong "(to be) gold"). This is the name of the current Prime Minister of Thailand, who is also known by her nickname Ung Ing.
PantagathosmLate Greek The first element of this name is derived from Greek πάντες (pantes) meaning "all", which is ultimately derived from Greek πᾶς (pas) meaning "all, for all, of all". The second element is derived from Greek αγαθος (agathos) meaning "good".
PantagnotosmAncient Greek Derived from Greek πάντα (panta), a form of πᾶν (pan) "all, every", and γνωτός (gnotos) meaning "known, perceived, understood" (compare gnostos).
PantainetosmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from Greek παντός (pantos), which is the genitive singular of Greek πᾶς (pas) meaning "all, every, each". The second element is derived from the Greek adjective αἰνετός (ainetos) meaning "praiseworthy"... [more]
PantalaimonmLiterature Form of Panteleimon used by Philip Pullman in his series of children's fantasy novels 'His Dark Materials' (1995-2000). Lyra's dæmon, Pantalaimon appears in the 2007 film adaption of the first book, 'The Golden Compass'.
PaschasinusmLate Roman Derived from the Latin noun pascha meaning "Easter" as well as "Passover" combined with the Latin adjectival suffix -inus.... [more]
PatthamawanfThai From Thai ปัทมา (patthama) meaning "lotus" and วรรณ (wan) meaning "colour, tint".
PatukawengamMaori The meaning of this name has not just one meaning possibly due to the Patu and Kawenga portions of this name. Patu means "screen", "wall", "edge", etc. Kawenga means "burden". This was the name of the Senior Ngati Mutunga Chief Patukawenga (d... [more]
PatyegarangfIndigenous Australian Of uncertain etymology. Name borne by an indigenous Australian woman (fl. 1780) of the Cammeraygal clan of the Eora nation.
PaulinianusmLate Roman Roman cognomen which was derived from Paulinus. This name was borne by a Roman senator and consul from the 3rd century AD, as well by the younger brother of Saint Jerome (4th century AD).
PeithagorasmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective πειθός (peithos) meaning "persuasive" as well as "obedient", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb πείθω (peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" and "to believe, to trust (in)".... [more]
PeithandrosmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective πειθός (peithos) meaning "persuasive" as well as "obedient", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb πείθω (peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" and "to believe, to trust (in)"... [more]
PeithidemosmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective πειθός (peithos) meaning "persuasive" as well as "obedient", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb πείθω (peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" and "to believe, to trust (in)"... [more]
PëllumbeshafAlbanian Derived from Albanian pëllumbeshë "dove, pigeon; (endearing) child, daughter".
PeñafranciafFilipino Taken from the Spanish titles of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia/Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia and La Virgen de la Peña de Francia, meaning "The Virgin of the Rock of France" and "Our Lady of the Rock of France" respectively, venerated in Naga City though originating from the image enshrined in Salamanca, Spain.
PenthesileafGreek Mythology In Greek mythology, Penthesilea was an Amazonian queen, daughter of Ares and Otrera, and sister of Hippolyta, Antiope and Melanippe. She led her troops to the Trojan War in support of King Priamos.... [more]
PeramonkorofAinu Meaning "child playing with a spatula". The name of Peramonkoro Sunazawa, Ainu activist and one of the most respected Japanese textile artists of the twentieth century.
PfiffigundefLiterature Created by the translator Ute Eichler as the name for Princess Smartypants (by Babette Cole). The name contains the German word pfiffig "smart" and the German name element GUND "war" (see, e.g., Hildegund).
PhanomachosmAncient Greek The first element of this name is probably derived from Greek φανός (phanos), which can mean "light, bright" as well as "torch, lantern". However, it is also possible that it is derived from Greek φανης (phanes) "appearing"... [more]
PherekratesmAncient Greek Means "to bring power", derived from Greek φέρω (phero) meaning "to bring, to bear, to carry" (see Pherenike) combined with Greek κράτος (kratos) meaning "power".
PherendatesmOld Persian (Hellenized) From Ancient Greek Φερενδάτης (Pherendā́tēs), a Hellenized form of Old Persian Farnahdātah, from Old Persian *farnāh "glory" and 𐎭𐎠𐎫 (d-a-t) "given, created"... [more]
PhilochorosmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek adjective φιλόχορος (philochoros) meaning "loving the choir or choral dance", which consists of the Greek noun φίλος (philos) meaning "friend, lover" combined with the Greek noun χορός (choros) meaning "dance".