BabajanmArmenian (Rare) Means " soul, friendly" in Armenian. Until the end of the last century, it was a rather common name, but it is still being forgotten, but Babajanyan’s surname is still preserved.
BabathafAncient Aramaic Babatha is the name of a Jewish woman who owned land near Petra (modern Jordan) and En-Gedi (modern Israel) in the 2nd century AD. Because her personal documents were preserved, much of her personal life is known today.
BabesnefBasque (Rare) Coined by Sabino Arana Goiri and Koldo Elizalde as a Basque equivalent of Amparo and Patrocinio. The name was based on Basque babes "shelter, refuge; protection" and the productive name suffix -ne.
BabikermNorthern African, Arabic Sudanese name possibly derived from the given name Bakr or from Arabic بَكَرَ (bakara) meaning "first born" or "to be early, to rise early".
BabiolefLiterature Means "bauble" or "trinket" in French. According to the French fairytale, Babiole is the daughter of a queen. The fairy Fanfreluche tricks the queen into turning her daughter into a monkey.
BabriusmAncient Roman (Hellenized) Latinized form of a Hellenized form of the name Valerius (see Babrios). This was the name of a 2nd-century author of a collection of Greek fables, many of which are known today as Aesop's Fables.
Babylonm & fEnglish (American, Rare) From the ancient place name, from the Greek form of Akkadian Bab-ilani meaning "the gate of the gods" from bab "gate" and ilani, plural of ilu "god".
BachanamGeorgian Derived from an old Georgian word that means "obedient, submissive, docile", which itself is ultimately derived from the Persian noun بچه (bačče) meaning "child".
BadericmGermanic, History Means "powerful battle", derived from the Germanic elements badu "battle" and rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." The second element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." Baderic was a 6th-century co-king of the Thuringii, a Germanic tribe.
BæglirmOld Norse Old Norse name deriving from a verb related to Nynorsk begla meaning "to hinder, to stand in someone's way" or a noun related to Nynorsk begla meaning "contrary, sullen, obstinate person".
BaihaqimIndonesian From the name of 11th-century Islamic scholar Abu Bakr Ahmad ibn Husayn al-Bayhaqi, derived from the name of the city of Bayhaq (now Sabzevar) in present-day Iran.
BaihuanmChinese From the Chinese 百 (bǎi) meaning "one hundred, numerous, many" or 柏 (bǎi) meaning "cypress, cedar" and 欢 (huān) meaning "joyous, merry, happy" or 焕 (huàn) meaning "shining".
BaikangmChinese From the Chinese 柏 (bǎi) meaning "cypress, cedar" or 百 (bǎi) meaning "one hundred, numerous, many" and 亢 (kàng) meaning "high, proud, excessive" or 康 (kāng) meaning "peaceful, quiet; happy, healthy".
BaipengmChinese From the Chinese 百 (bǎi) meaning "one hundred, numerous, many" and 鹏 (péng), an enormous mythological bird.
BaiqingmChinese From the Chinese 百 (bǎi) meaning "one hundred, numerous, many" and 卿 (qīng) meaning "noble, high officer".
BaiquanmChinese From the Chinese 百 (bǎi) meaning "one hundred, numerous, many" or 柏 (bǎi) meaning "cypress, cedar" and 权 (quán) meaning "power, right, authority" or 泉 (quán) meaning "spring, fountain; wealth, money".
BaiwangmChinese From the Chinese 百 (bǎi) meaning "one hundred, numerous, many" and 旺 (wàng) meaning "prosper, prosperous, increase".
Baixingm & fChinese From the Chinese 百 (bǎi) meaning "one hundred, numerous, many" and 幸 (xìng) and "luck(ily), favor, fortunately".
Baiyingf & mChinese From the Chinese 白 (bái) meaning "white, pure" and 英 (yīng) meaning "hero" or "flower, petal, leaf".
BaizhanmKazakh Means "rich soul" from Kazakh бай (bay) meaning "rich" and жан (zhan) meaning "soul" (of Persian origin).
BaizhaomChinese From the Chinese 柏 (bǎi) meaning "cypress, cedar" and 昭 (zhāo) meaning "bright, luminous, illustrious".
BajilahfArabic Bajilah is an Arabic name found in Eastern Iraq.
BakaffamEastern African Bakaffa (throne name Asma Sagad, later Masih Sagad Ge'ez መሲህ ሰገድ, "to whom the anointed bows") was nəgusä nägäst (May 18, 1721 – September 19, 1730) of Ethiopia, and a member of the Solomonic dynasty... [more]
BakhitafArabic Means "lucky; fortunate" derived from the Arabic roots ب-خ-ت (b-ḵ-t) ultimately from the Ancient Persian word *bagta- meaning “assigned; allotted; fate”. ... [more]
BalanosfGreek Mythology Derived from Ancient Greek βάλανος (balanos) meaning "acorn" or "oak tree". This was the name of one of the eight hamadryad daughters of Oxylos and Hamadryas, associated with oak trees.
BalassamMedieval Hungarian Medieval Hungarian form of Balázs (via the medieval variant Balass. This name was first used in Hungary in the 13th century.
BalausafKazakh Means "green, herbs" or "young, beautiful" in Kazakh.
BalbalafPashto From Persian بلبل (bulbul) "nightingale".
Balgeumf & mKorean (Modern, Rare) From the verbal noun of adjective 밝다 (bakda) meaning "bright, brilliant; light, clear; acute, learned; cheerful, happy" (compare Balgeun).
Balgeunf & mKorean (Modern, Rare) From the present determiner form of of adjective 밝다 (bakda) meaning "bright, brilliant; light, clear; acute, learned; cheerful, happy" (compare Balgeum).
BalinormPopular Culture (Rare), Arthurian Cycle The name Balinor has no known meaning. However, it was once used in the television series 'Merlin' (2008–2012) where the character Balinor was the father of Merlin and a former Dragonlord... [more]
BangarumIndian Translates to "golden" in Telugu. Also used to express "fine", "noble", "beautiful" or "admirable".
BangbenmChinese From the Chinese 邦 (bāng) meaning "nation, country" and 本 (běn) meaning "root, origin".
Bang-gwamKorean, History Meaning unknown. This was the personal name of Jeongjong (1357-1419), second king of the Joseon dynasty.
BanghaomChinese From the Chinese 邦 (bāng) meaning "nation, country" and 昊 (hào) meaning "summertime" or "sky, heaven" or 浩 (hào) meaning "great, numerous, vast, abundant".
BanghuimChinese From the Chinese 邦 (bāng) meaning "nation, country" and 徽 (huī) meaning "badge, emblem".
BangjiemChinese From the Chinese 邦 (bāng) meaning "nation, country" and 杰 (jié) meaning "hero, heroic".
BangjinmChinese From the Chinese 邦 (bāng) meaning "nation, country" and 进 (jìn) meaning "advance, make progress".
BangjunmChinese From the Chinese 邦 (bāng) meaning "nation, country" and 俊 (jùn) meaning "talented, capable, handsome".
BanksiafEnglish (Australian) Banksia is an uncommon name deriving from the Native Australian plant that produces honeysuckle like flowers. The plant species were originally named after Sir Joseph Banks, who first collected its samples in 1770.
BaohengmChinese From the Chinese 宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure; precious, rare" or 保 (bǎo) meaning "protect, defend" and 恆 (héng) meaning "constant, persistant".
Baojianm & fChinese From the Chinese 宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure; precious, rare" and 鉴 (jiàn) meaning "mirror; reflect".
Baojingm & fChinese From Chinese 宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel, precious, rare" or 保 (bǎo) meaning "protect, maintain" combined with 璟 (jǐng) meaning "lustre of gems", 京 (jīng) meaning "capital city", 晶 (jīng) meaning "clear, crystal", 静 (jìng) meaning "quiet, still, gentle" or 靖 (jìng) meaning "peaceful, tranquil"... [more]
BaojuanfChinese From the Chinese 保 (bǎo) meaning "protect, defend" and 鹃 (juān) meaning "cuckoo".
BaokangmChinese From the Chinese 保 (bǎo) meaning "protect, defend" and 康 (kāng) meaning "peaceful, quiet; happy, healthy".
BaolangmChinese From the Chinese 宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure; precious, rare" and 琅 (láng) meaning "white carnelian; pure".
BaolianfChinese From the Chinese 葆 (bǎo) meaning "reserve, preserve" and 莲 (lián) meaning "lotus, water lily".
Baolingf & mChinese From the Chinese 葆 (bǎo) meaning "reserve, preserve" or 宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure; precious, rare" and 玲 (líng) meaning "tinkling of jade" or 岭 (lǐng) meaning "mountain ridge".
BaonengmChinese From the Chinese 宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure; precious, rare" and 能 (néng) meaning "can, be able".
BaonianfChinese From the Chinese 宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel; precious, rare" and 念 (niàn) meaning "say, idea, think of".
Baopingm & fChinese From the Chinese 宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure; precious, rare" and 平 (píng) meaning "calm, peaceful, even, flat".
BaoqianfChinese From the Chinese 葆 (bǎo) meaning "reserve, preserve" and 茜 (qiàn) meaning "madder, reeds".
BaoqingmChinese From the Chinese 保 (bǎo) meaning "protect, defend" and 庆 (qìng) meaning "congratulate, celebrate".
BaorongfChinese From the Chinese 宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel; precious, rare" and 绒 (róng) meaning "silk, cotton".
BaoshanmChinese From Chinese 宝 or 寶 (bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel, precious, rare" combined with 山 (shān) meaning "mountain, hill, peak", 珊 (shān) meaning "coral", or 善 (shàn) meaning "good, virtuous, charitable, kind"... [more]
BaoshenmChinese From the Chinese 宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure; precious, rare" and 深 (shēn) meaning "close, dark, deep".
BaotianmChinese From the Chinese 保 (bǎo) meaning "protect, defend" and 天 (tiān) meaning "sky, heaven".
BaovolafMalagasy From the Malagasy name for the Adansonia digitata baobab tree.
BaoxianfChinese From the Chinese 宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel, precious" and 纤 (xiān) meaning "fine, delicate, graceful", 娴 (xián) meaning "elegant, refined" or 仙 (xiān) meaning "transcendent, immortal".
BaoyingfChinese From the Chinese 宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel; precious, rare" or 保 (bǎo) meaning "protect, defend" and 莹 (yíng) meaning "luster of gems, lustrous" or 樱 (yīng) meaning "cherry, cherry blossom".
BaoyongfChinese From the Chinese 葆 (bǎo) meaning "reserve, preserve" and 咏 (yǒng) meaning "sing song".
BaozhaifChinese From Chinese 宝 (bǎo) meaning “treasure”, while 斋 (zhāi) meaning “pavilion, studio”.
BarabasmTheatre, English (Puritan) Variant of Barabbas. In literature, this is the name of the main character in Christopher Marlowe's play The Jew of Malta (ca. 1590).
BarahirmLiterature Means "fiery lord" in Sindarin. In Tolkien's 'The Silmarillion', this was the name of the father of Beren. It was also mentioned in 'The Lord of the Rings' as the name of both a Steward of Gondor and the grandson of Eowyn and Faramir.
BarbalefGeorgian Mythology Meaning unknown, though it is similar to the Sumerian and Akkadian epithet bibbiru meaning "shining, splendor". Barbale was the Georgian goddess of cattle, poultry fertility, the sun, women's fertility, and healing.
BardhokmAlbanian Derived from Albanian bardhok "fair-haired; white; white ram".
BardhylmAlbanian From Bardylis, the name of an ancient Illyrian king (reigned from 385 to 358 BC), which is popularly held to mean "white star" from Albanian bardhë "white" and yll "star".
BardiyamOld Persian Derived from proto-Iranian *br̥jáns meaning "high, tall". This was the name of a son of Cyrus the Great, also known as Smerdis and Tanyoxarces.
BarisanmHistory This name was first found in Northern Italy (Tuscany and Liguria, to be precise). Its meaning and etymological origin is unknown, though it is probably related to the name of the Italian town of Barisano, which was named Castrum Barisani (meaning "Barisan's castle") in its earliest records... [more]