Submitted Names Starting with W

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Waywa m Quechua
Means "swirl" or "small hurricane" in Quechua.
Wazihah f Arabic
Means "clear, distinct" in Arabic.
Wazir m Arabic
Means "helper, assistant" in Arabic.
Wazmal f Kashmiri
Meaning "Beautiful".
We f Chinese (Wu)
Wu Chinese form of Hui.
Wea f West Frisian (Rare)
Variant form of Wia.
Weakly m English (Puritan)
Meaning, "sickly."
Wealdburh f Anglo-Saxon (Hypothetical)
Anglo-Saxon hypothetical form of Walburga. This was theorized to be the original name of Saint Walburga.
Wealdhelm m Anglo-Saxon
From Old English weald "powerful, mighty" or "leader, ruler" and helm "helmet, protection". Cognate to Germanic Waldhelm.
Wealdræd m Anglo-Saxon
From Old English weald "powerful, mighty" or "leader, ruler" and ræd "advice, counsel, wisdom".
Wealdwine m Anglo-Saxon (Hypothetical)
Hypothetical Old English name, composed of weald "powerful, mighty" and wine "friend". This may be the source of the English surnames Walwyn or Woolwine.
Wealhstod m Anglo-Saxon
Means "interpreter, translator" in Old English, derived from wealh "foreigner, Celt" and the unknown element stod.
Wealhþeow f Anglo-Saxon Mythology
Composed of Old English wealh "foreigner, Celt, slave" and þeow "servant". Wealhþeow is a queen of the Danes as the wife of king Hroðgar in the anonymous 8th-century epic poem 'Beowulf'.
Wealth m & f English (Puritan), English (African, Rare)
From Middle English welth, welthe, weolthe (“happiness, prosperity”), from Old English *welþ, *weleþu, from Proto-Germanic *waliþō (“wealth”).... [more]
Wealthia f English (Rare)
Feminisation of Wealthy.
Wealthy m & f English (Puritan), American (Rare), English (Canadian, Rare), English (African, Rare)
Meaning, "having a great deal of money, resources, or assets; rich." In this case, spiritual blessings from God. From Middle English welthy, welþi, equivalent to wealth +‎ -y.
Weam f & m Arabic
Alternate transcription of Arabic وئام (see Wiam).
Weatherford m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Weatherford.
Weatherly f & m English
Transferred use of the surname Weatherly.
Weathers m English
Transferred use of the surname Weathers.
Weaver m English
Transferred use of the surname Weaver 1 or Weaver 2.
Weayaya m & f Indigenous American
Derived from the Dakota word wiiyaye meaning "sunset".
Webb m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Webb.
Webbe m West Frisian
Variant form of Wibbe.
Webber m English (Rare, Archaic)
Derived from the surname Webber.
Węda f Medieval Polish
Medieval Polish variant of Wanda.
Weda f East Frisian
Feminine short form of names containing the Germanic name element WID "wood".
Weda m Frisian (Rare, Archaic)
Frisian short form of Wedigo.
Wedansh m Telugu, Tamil
Meaning "King".
Wedast m Polish
Polish form of Vedastus.
Wedderburn m Scottish
From the Scottish Surname Wedderburn. It has also been used as a given name.
Wedigo m German (Rare)
A variant of Witiko.
Wedzerai f Shona
Means "add onto" in Shona.
Weeb m English (Rare)
Nickname for Wilbur.
Weedon m English
Transferred use of the surname Weedon. This was borne by the English actor and writer Weedon Grossmith (1854-1919), full name Walter Weedon Grossmith... [more]
Weeko f & m American (Rare)
Many sites list is as meaning "pretty" in Sioux, when in fact it's a slang form of wikoska meaning "venereal disease". It's likely an invented name.
Weelum m Scots
Scots form of William.
Weena f Literature
Short for Josephina taken from George Orwell's "The Time Machine," where the Weena is the name of the main love interest.
Weenjipahkihelexkwe f Lenape
Means "Touching Leaves Woman" in the Unami (now extinct but being revitalized) language of the Lenape people. A notable bearer was Nora Thompson Dean (1907-1984), a traditionalist and one of the last fluent speakers of the southern Unami dialect of the Lenape language.
Weep-not m & f English (Puritan)
In reference to Luke 7:13, "And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not."
Weera m Thai, Sinhalese
Thai alternate transcription of Vira as well as the Sinhalese form.
Weerachai m Thai
Alternate transcription of Wirachai.
Weerasak m Thai
Alternate transcription of Wirasak.
Weerat m Thai
Alternate transcription of Wirat.
Weerayut m Thai
Alternate transcription of Wirayut.
Weernaert m Medieval Dutch
Medieval Dutch form of Wernard.
Weetamoo f Wampanoag
Allegedly means "sweet heart" in the Native American Wampanoag language.... [more]
Weewona f English (American, Archaic), Literature
The orphaned heroine of Lost on the Trail by Isabella Macdonald Alden, well-known 19th century American, Christian author.
Weezy f English (Modern)
Diminutive of Louise. Frequently heard on the 1970s sitcom "The Jeffersons."
Weheliye m Somali
Means "companion" in Somali.
Wehemmesu m Ancient Egyptian
Means "rebirth" in Egyptian.
Wehha m Anglo-Saxon
Possibly a diminutive form of Old English names beginning with weoh "idol, image" or "sacred, holy", such as Weohstan... [more]
Weian f Chinese
From the Chinese 薇 (wēi), a type of fern, and 安 (ān) meaning "quiet, calm, peaceful, safe".
Weidong m Chinese
From Chinese 卫 (wèi) meaning "guard, protect" or 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" combined with 东 (dōng) meaning "east"... [more]
Weifeng m & f Chinese
From Chinese 玮 (wěi) meaning "precious, rare, valuable, jade" or 未 (wèi) referring to the eighth Earthly Branch (1 PM to 3 PM), which itself is associated with the sheep of the Chinese zodiac, combined with 峰 (fēng) meaning "summit, peak" or 風 (fēng) meaning "wind, style"... [more]
Weigand m Medieval German
Medieval German variant of Wigand. Also compare Wiegand.... [more]
Weiguang m Chinese
From Chinese 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" combined with 光 (guāng) meaning "light, brilliant, shine"... [more]
Weiguo m Chinese
From Chinese 卫 (wèi) meaning "guard, protect", 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" or 纬 (wěi) meaning "weft, woof (a horizontal thread in a woven fabric)" combined with 国 (guó) meaning "country"... [more]
Weihong m & f Chinese
From Chinese 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary", 维 (wéi) meaning "tie, fasten, preserve, maintain" or 蔚 (wèi) meaning "luxuriant, lush, grand, magnificent" combined with 红 (hóng) meaning "red, vermillion, blush", 宏 (hóng) meaning "wide, spacious, great, vast" or 泓 (hóng) meaning "clear, deep water"... [more]
Weihua m & f Chinese
From Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "tie, fasten, preserve, maintain" combined with 华 (huá) meaning "splendid, illustrious, flowery, Chinese"... [more]
Weihuan f Chinese
From the Chinese 玮 (wěi) meaning "type of jade, rare, valuable" and 环 (huán) meaning "jade ring, bracelet".
Weijia m & f Chinese
From Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "to preserve, to maintain, to hold together" or 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" combined with 嘉 (jiā) meaning "excellent, good, auspicious", 家 (jiā) meaning "home, family" or 佳 (jiā) meaning "good, auspicious, beautiful"... [more]
Weijian m & f Chinese
From Chinese 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary", 维 (wéi) meaning "tie, fasten, preserve, maintain", 惟 (wéi) meaning "alone, only", 卫 (wèi) meaning "guard, protect" or 維 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve, hold together" combined with 建 (jiàn) meaning "build, establish", 健 (jiàn) meaning "strong, healthy" or 剑 (jiàn) meaning "sword, dagger sabre"... [more]
Weijiao m & f Chinese
From the Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve" and 姣 (jiāo) meaning "handsome, beautiful".
Weijie m & f Chinese
From Chinese 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" or 维 (wéi) meaning "tie, fasten, preserve, maintain" combined with 杰 (jié) meaning "heroic, outstanding" or 捷 (jié) meaning "victory, win, quick, rapid"... [more]
Weijing f Chinese
From the Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve" and 晶 (jīng) meaning "crystal, clear, bright" or 静 (jìng) meaning "quiet, still, gentle".
Weijuan f Chinese
From the Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve" and 娟 (juān) meaning "beautiful, graceful".
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]
Weike f & m East Frisian (Rare, Archaic)
East Frisian short form of names with one of the first name elements wig "war, battle" or wih "consecration".
Weilai f & m Chinese
From Chinese 未来 (wèilái) meaning "future, tomorrow, next, coming", which is a combination of 未 (wèi) meaning "not yet" and 来 (lái) meaning "to come, to arrive". Other character combinations can form this name as well.
Weilan f Chinese
From the Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve" or 蔚 (wèi) meaning "luxuriant, thick, ornamental" and 兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" or 岚 (lán) meaning "mountain mist".
Weilian f Chinese
From the Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve" and 莲 (lián) meaning "lotus".
Weiliang m Chinese
From Chinese 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" or 炜 (wěi) meaning "glowing, bright, brilliant" combined with 良 (liáng) meaning "good, virtuous, respectable" or Chinese (liàng) meaning "bright, radiant, light"... [more]
Weilin f Chinese
From the Chinese 薇 (wēi), a type of fern, 玮 (wěi) meaning "type of jade, rare, valuable" or 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve" and 麟 (lín) meaning "female unicorn", 林 (lín) meaning "woods, forest" or 琳 (lín) meaning "beautiful jade".
Weiling f Chinese
From the Chinese 玮 (wěi) meaning "jade, rare, valuable" and 灵 (líng) meaning "spirit, soul".
Weilu f Chinese
From the Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve" and 璐 (lù), a type of jade.
Weiman f Chinese
From the Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve" and 缦 (màn) meaning "plain silk".
Weimeng f Chinese
From the Chinese 炜 (wěi) meaning "brilliant red, glowing" and 梦 (mèng) meaning "dream".
Weimiao f Chinese
From the Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve" and 妙 (miào) meaning "mysterious, subtle, exquisite".
Weimin m & f Chinese
From Chinese 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary", 蔚 (wèi) meaning "luxuriant, lush, grand, magnificent", 纬 (wěi) meaning "weft, woof (a horizontal thread in a woven fabric)", 维 (wéi) meaning "tie, fasten, preserve, maintain" or 惟 (wéi) meaning "alone, only" combined with 民 (mín) meaning "people, citizens" or 敏 (mǐn) meaning "quick, clever, sharp"... [more]
Weiming m & f Chinese
From Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "tie, fasten, preserve, maintain", 維 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve, hold together", 微 (wēi) meaning "small" or 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" combined with 明 (míng) meaning "bright, light, clear" or 铭 (míng) meaning "inscribe, engrave"... [more]
Weina f Chinese
From the Chinese 玮 (wěi) meaning "rare, valuable", or the name of a type of jade, and 娜 (nà) meaning "graceful, elegant, delicate".
Weine m Swedish
Variant of Veine.
Weinian m & f Chinese
see Wei
Weining m & f Chinese
From Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "preserve, maintain", 卫 (wèi) meaning "guard, protect" or 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" combined with 宁 (níng) meaning "peaceful, calm, serene"... [more]
Weinu f Chinese
From the Chinese 玮 (wěi) meaning "jade, rare, valuable" and 女 (nǚ) meaning "woman, girl".
Weiping m & f Chinese
From Chinese 卫 (wèi) meaning "guard, protect", 维 (wéi) meaning "tie, fasten, preserve, maintain", or 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" combined with 平 (píng) meaning "level, even, peaceful" or 萍 (píng) meaning "wander, travel" or "duckweed"... [more]
Weiqian f Chinese
From the Chinese 玮 (wěi) meaning "type of jade, rare, valuable" and 茜 (qiàn) meaning "madder, reeds".
Weiqiang m Chinese
From Chinese 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" combined with 强 (qiáng) meaning "strong, powerful, energetic"... [more]
Weiqiao m & f Chinese
From the Chinese 唯 (wéi) meaning "only, yes" and 乔 (qiáo) meaning "tall, lofty, proud".
Weiqin f & m Chinese
From the Chinese character 未 (wèi) meaning "not yet", 薇 (wēi) meaning "fern" (feminine only), 微 (wēi) meaning "small" (feminine only), 威 (wēi) meaning "power, pomp", 巍 (wēi) meaning "high, lofty, towering", or 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" combined with 琴 (qín) referring to the Chinese musical instrument similar to a zither or 秦 (qín) regarding the Qin Dinasty (221 BC–206 BC), itself coming from Qin, an ancient Chinese state.... [more]
Weiqing f & m Chinese
From Chinese 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" or 渭 (wèi) referring to the Wei River in west-central China combined with 青 (qīng) meaning "blue, green, young" or 清 (qīng) meaning "clear, pure, clean"... [more]
Weiqiu f Chinese
From the Chinese 玮 (wěi) meaning "type of jade, rare, valuable" or 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve" and 秋 (qiū) meaning "autumn".
Weiran f Chinese
From the Chinese 微 (wēi) meaning "small" and 然 (rán) meaning "yes, certainly, pledge, promise".
Weirich m Medieval German, German (Archaic)
Variant form of Wirich. Known bearers of this name include the medieval German nobleman Weirich von Gemmingen (1493-1548) and his grandson Weirich von Gemmingen (1575-1613), also a German nobleman.
Weiron m Swedish (Rare)
Of unknown origin and meaning.
Weirong f Chinese
From the Chinese 薇 (wēi), a type of fern, and 蓉 (róng) meaning "hibiscus".
Weishan f Chinese
From the Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve" or 玮 (wěi) meaning "type of jade, rare, valuable" and 珊 (shān) meaning "coral" or 杉 (shān) meaning "fir, pine".
Weishu f Chinese
From the Chinese 炜 (wěi) meaning "brilliant red, glowing" and 淑 (shū) meaning "kind and gentle".
Weiss m & f Popular Culture
Derived from German weiß (which is also found spelled as weiss) meaning "white".... [more]
Weithnoc m Breton (Rare, Archaic)
Breton given name derived from Gwezheneg.
Weitong f Chinese
From the Chinese 微 (wēi) meaning "small" and 彤 (tóng) meaning "red, vermilion".
Weiwan f Chinese
From the Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve" and 婉 (wǎn) meaning "amiable, congenial".
Weiwei f & m Chinese
From Chinese 未 (wèi) referring to the eighth Earthly Branch (1 PM to 3 PM), which itself is associated with the sheep of the Chinese zodiac, 薇 (wēi) meaning "fern", 维 (wéi) meaning "tie, fasten, preserve, maintain", 微 (wēi) meaning "small" or 威 (wēi) meaning "power, pomp" all combined with themselves... [more]
Weiwen m & f Chinese
From Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "tie, fasten, preserve, maintain", 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary", 纬 (wěi) meaning "weft, woof (a horizontal thread in a woven fabric)" or 慰 (wèi) meaning "comfort, console, calm" combined with 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing"... [more]
Weixi f & m Chinese
Meaning: Rising Sun (To my family's belief)
Weixi f Chinese
From the Chinese 薇 (wēi), a type of fern, and 熙 (xī) meaning "bright, splendid, glorious".
Weixia f Chinese
From the Chinese 薇 (wēi), a type of fern, and 霞 (xiá) meaning "rosy clouds".
Weixian f Chinese
From the Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve" or 玮 (wěi) meaning "type of jade, rare, valuable" and 娴 (xián) meaning "elegant, refined".
Weixiao f Chinese
From the Chinese 薇 (wēi), a type of fern, and 晓 (xiǎo) meaning "dawn, daybreak".
Weixin f Chinese
From the Chinese 蔚 (wèi) meaning "luxuriant, thick, ornamental" or 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve" and 心 (xīn) meaning "heart, mind, soul" or 馨 (xīn) meaning "fragrant, aromatic" or "distant fragrance".
Weixing f Chinese
From the Chinese 微 (wēi) meaning "small" and 星 (xīng) meaning "star, planet, point of light".
Weixiong m Chinese
From Chinese 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" combined with 雄 (xióng) meaning "hero, male, manly"... [more]
Weixu f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 薇 (wēi), a type of fern, and 旭 (xù) meaning "rising sun".
Weixuan f Chinese
From the Chinese 玮 (wěi) meaning "jade, rare, valuable" or 炜 (wěi) meaning "brilliant red, glowing" and 璇 (xuán) meaning "beautiful star, jade" or 绚 (xuàn) meaning "gorgeous, variegated, adorned, brilliant".
Weixue f Chinese
From the Chinese 玮 (wěi) meaning "type of jade, rare, valuable" or 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve" and 雪 (xuě) meaning "snow".
Weiyan f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve", 薇 (wēi), a type of fern, or 玮 (wěi) meaning "type of jade, rare, valuable" and 琰 (yǎn) meaning "jewel, gem, glitter of gems", 妍 (yán) meaning "beautiful, handsome" or 燕 (yàn) meaning "swallow (bird)".
Weiyi f Chinese
Derived from 維 (wei) meaning "to tie, to link, to hold together", 薇 (wēi), a type of fern, or 玮 (wěi) meaning "type of jade, rare, valuable" and 儀 (yi) meaning "ceremony, rite", 懿 (yì) meaning "virtuous, admirable", 薏 (yì) meaning "lotus seeds", 忆 (yì) meaning "remember, memory" or 艺 (yì) meaning "art, talent, ability".
Weiying f & m Chinese
From Chinese 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" or 维 (wéi) meaning "tie, fasten, preserve, maintain" combined with 英 (yīng) meaning "flower, petal, brave, hero" or 迎 (yíng) meaning "welcome, greet, receive"... [more]
Weiyu f Chinese
From the Chinese 蔚 (wèi) meaning "luxuriant, thick, ornamental" and 雨 (yǔ) meaning "rain".
Weiyuan f Chinese
From the Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve" or 薇 (wēi), a type of fern, and 苑 (yuàn) meaning "pasture, park, garden" or 瑗 (yuàn) meaning "jade ring".
Weiyue f Chinese
From the Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve" or 玮 (wěi) meaning "jade, rare, valuable" and 月 (yuè) meaning "moon" or 悦 (yuè) meaning "pleased, contented".
Weizhen f Chinese
From Chinese 渭 (wei), meaning "The Wei River in Shaanxi" and 贞 (zhen), meaning "virtuous, loyal".
Weizhong m Chinese
From Chinese 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary", 惟 (wéi) meaning "alone, only" or 微 (wēi) meaning "small" combined with 中 (zhōng) meaning "middle", 衷 (zhōng) meaning "heart, inner feelings", 忠 (zhōng) meaning "loyalty, devotion" or 仲 (zhòng) meaning "middle, second"... [more]
Weizhu f Chinese
From the Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve" or 玮 (wěi) meaning "type of jade, rare, valuable" and 珠 (zhū) meaning "bead, pearl, precious stone".
Wejden f Arabic
Means "Love and affection".
Wejdene f Arabic (Rare)
A other way to write "Wejden".
Wekkadeth f & m Quechua, Inca, Inca Mythology
Means ‘shiny’ in Quechua. Its anglicised version is Wicadith.
Wela f Cebuano
Diminutive form of Manuela or Roela.
Welat m Kurdish
Means "homeland, land" in Kurdish.
Welby m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Welby.
Welcome m & f English, English (Puritan)
The origin of Welcome is the English language. Derived literally from the common word 'welcome'. It represents the transferred use of the vocabulary word as a given name.
Weldab m Eastern African
Eritrean given name of uncertain meaning. It might possibly be a variant or alternate transcription of Woldeab.
Weles m Slavic Mythology
God of underworld, magic, oaths, art, craft, merchants, wealth in Slavic Mythology.
Welf m Medieval German
The name is derived from a Geman word meaning "puppet, whelp".... [more]
Welflin m Medieval German
Probably a diminutive of the name Welf.
Welhelmus m Indonesian
Indonesian form of Wilhelm.
Wella m Cornish
Cornish form of William.
Wëllem m Luxembourgish (Archaic)
Luxembourgish form of William.
Welles m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Welles.
Wellgunde f Theatre
The name is made up from the German word Welle "wave" and the name element gunda "battle".... [more]
Wellington m English, Portuguese (Brazilian)
Transferred use of the surname Wellington.
Welmer m West Frisian
Frisian cognate of the Germanic name Wilmar.
Welmoed f & m West Frisian, Dutch
West Frisian form of Wilmut.
Welter m Medieval Dutch, Medieval Flemish, Medieval German, Limburgish (Rare)
Medieval variant of Walter. In this day and age, most bearers are elderly Limburgians; otherwise the name has fallen out of use, primarily surviving in the patronymic surnames Welter and Welters.
Welton m English, Portuguese (Brazilian)
Transferred use of the surname Welton.
Weltrude f Medieval German
Derived from Proto-Germanic *wela "well, good" and either Proto-Germanic *þrūþiz "strength" or Proto-Germanic *trut "maiden"... [more]
Wemund m Old Danish
Old Danish form of Vímundr.
Wen m English
Short form of Wendell.
Wenãcjusz m Kashubian
Kashubian form of Wenancjusz.
Wenai f Chinese
From the Chinese 玟 (wén) meaning "streaks in jade" and 瑷 (ài) meaning "fine quality jade".
Wenan f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 安 (ān) meaning "quiet, calm, peaceful".
Wenanty m Polish
Polish form of Venantius.
Wenbin m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 彬 or 斌 (bīn) meaning "refined" or 宾 (bīn) meaning "visitor, guest"... [more]
Wenbing f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 炳 (bǐng) meaning "bright, luminous, glorious" or 冰 (bīng) meaning "ice".
Wenbo m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 博 (bó) meaning "wide, extensive, gamble", 波 (bō) meaning "wave" or 伯 (bó) meaning "uncle, earl, count"... [more]
Wences m & f Spanish
Diminutive of Wenceslao, Wenceslada and their variants.
Wenceslaa f Spanish
Feminine form of Wenceslao.
Wenceslau m Aragonese
Aragonese form of Václav.
Wenchang f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 昌 (chāng) meaning "light of sun, good, proper".
Wenchong f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 宠 (chǒng) meaning "dote on, bestow favour on, favourite".
Wenchun f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 春 (chūn) meaning "spring".
Wencke f Low German
Form of Low German Weneke.
Wenda f Chinese
Combination of Wen and Da.
Wendalyn f English (Rare)
Possibly a feminine form of Wendelin or Wendell.
Wendee f English (Rare)
Variant of Wendy. One notable bearer is American voice actress and director Wendee Lee (1960-).
Wendela f Dutch, German (Rare)
Feminine form of Wendel.
Wendelbert m Germanic
Variant of Wandalbert. With this spelling, however, the first element of the name might also refer to the Wends, a Germanic tribe. They might have derived their name from the Old High Germanic verb wenden, which is synonymous with Gothic vandjan (see Wandebert).
Wendelburg f Germanic
Variant of Wandalburg. With this spelling, however, the first element of the name might also refer to the Wends, a Germanic tribe. They might have derived their name from the Old High Germanic verb wenden, which is synonymous with Gothic vandjan (see Wandeburg).
Wendelfrid m Germanic
Variant of Wandalfrid. With this spelling, however, the first element of the name might also refer to the Wends, a Germanic tribe. They might have derived their name from the Old High Germanic verb wenden, which is synonymous with Gothic vandjan (see Wandefrid).
Wendelgard f Germanic
Variant of Wandalgard. With this spelling, however, the first element of the name might also refer to the Wends, a Germanic tribe. They might have derived their name from the Old High Germanic verb wenden, which is synonymous with Gothic vandjan (see Wandegard).
Wendelien f Dutch
Dutch variant of Wendeline, with its spelling phonetical in nature.
Wendelijn m & f Dutch
Masculine and feminine form of Wendelin.
Wendelina f Dutch
Feminine form of Wendelin.
Wendelmar m Germanic
Variant of Wandalmar. With this spelling, however, the first element of the name might also refer to the Wends, a Germanic tribe. They might have derived their name from the Old High Germanic verb wenden, which is synonymous with Gothic vandjan (see Wandemar).
Wendelmoed f Dutch (Rare)
Modernized spelling of Wendelmoet, as it is in line with the modern Dutch word moed meaning "courage". This word was written as moet in Middle Dutch, which was spoken and written in the Late Middle Ages.
Wendelmoet f Dutch (Rare)
Derived from the Germanic name elements wentil meaning "a Vandal" (see Wendel) and muot meaning "courage, boldness".... [more]
Wendey f English
Variant of Wendy.
Wendie f English
Variant of Wendy.
Wendla f German (Rare), Theatre
Contracted form of Wendela. This was used by German dramatist Frank Wedekind for the heroine of his play 'Spring Awakening' (1891).
Wendolen f American (Rare, Archaic)
Altered form of Gwendolen, perhaps influenced by Wendy or Wendeline (a feminine form of Wendelin).
Wendolin f Spanish (Mexican)
Spanish adoption of Gwendolen.
Wendolinus m Germanic (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Holy shepherd and possible hermit, a Catholic saint, also called Wendelinus.
Wendreda f History (Ecclesiastical)
Possibly a Latinized form of Wynnthryth. This was the name of an Anglo-Saxon saint, perhaps of the 7th century, who was a nun and healer. Also known as Wendreth, she is associated with March in the Isle of Ely (where there is a medieval church dedicated to her) and Exning, Suffolk.
Wendula f German (Rare), Prague German
German feminine form of Wendel as well as a borrowing of of Vendula.
Wendyjo f English (Rare)
Combination of Wendy and Jo.
Wendywati f Indonesian (Rare)
Combination of the name Wendy and the feminine suffix -wati.
Weneg m Ancient Egyptian
Meaning unknown, possibly related to the Egyptian sun and death cult. This was the throne name of an early Egyptian king, who ruled during the Second Dynasty.
Wenelin m Bulgarian (Germanized)
German transcription of Venelin.
Wenennefer m Ancient Egyptian
From Egyptian wnn-nfr meaning "the one who continues to be perfect", derived from wnn "to exist, be present" and nfr "beautiful, good, perfect"... [more]
Wenepoykin m Wampanoag
Name of sachem Wenepoykin, also known as Winnepurkett, Sagamore George, George Rumney Marsh, and George No Nose.
Wenera f Tatar
from Venus
Weneriusz m Polish
Polish form of Venerius.
Weneta f Bulgarian
Variant transcription of Венета (see Veneta).
Wenfan f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 凡 (fán) meaning "all, any, every".
Wenfei f Chinese
From the Chinese 纹 (wén) meaning "line, stripe" or 玟 (wén) meaning "streaks in jade, gem" and 斐 (fěi) meaning "graceful, elegant" or 霏 (fēi) meaning "falling of snow and rain".
Wenfeng m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 峰 (fēng) meaning "summit, peak". Other character combinations can form this name as well.
Weng f Filipino
Mainly a diminutive of Rowena. This can also be used as a diminutive of Manuela and other names containing a similar sound.
Wenhan f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 菡 (hàn) meaning "lotus buds".
Wenhe f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 贺 (hè) meaning "send present, congratulate".
Wenhu f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 瑚 (hú) meaning "coral" or "person of virtue".
Wenhua m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 华 (huá) meaning "splendid, illustrious, flowery, Chinese"... [more]
Wenhuan f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 欢 (huān) meaning "joyous, merry, happy".
Wenhui f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 辉 (huī) meaning "brightness", 会 (huì) meaning "meeting, gathering", 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent" or 惠 (huì) meaning "favour, benefit"... [more]
Weni m Shipibo-Conibo
Means "lift oneself, raise oneself up" in Shipibo.
Wenikado f & m Ijaw
Means "I have worked too much" in Ijaw.
Wenjia f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 嘉 (jiā) meaning "fine, good, excellent, auspicious".
Wenjie m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" combined with 杰 (jié) meaning "heroic, outstanding", 洁 (jié) meaning "clean, clear, pure" or 婕 (jié), a character used in feminine names (also more rarely meaning "beautiful, handsome")... [more]
Wenjing f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 静 (jìng) meaning "quiet, still, gentle", 景 (jǐng) meaning "scenery, view", 靖 (jìng) meaning "peaceful, tranquil", 京 (jīng) meaning "capital city", 镜 (jìng) meaning "glass, mirror" or 井 (jǐng) meaning "well, mine shaft, pit"... [more]
Wenjuan f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" combined with 娟 (juān) meaning "beautiful, graceful" or 绢 (juàn) meaning "thin, silk fabric"... [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]
Wenk m Kashubian
Diminutive of Wenãcjusz.
Wenka f Bulgarian
Variant transcription of Венка (see Venka).
Wenko m German (Rare), Bulgarian, Macedonian
German transcription of Venko.
Wenlan f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" combined with 兰 (lán) meaning "orchid, elegant" or 澜 (lán) meaning "wave, billow, ripple"... [more]
Wenlei f Chinese
From the Chinese 玟 (wén) meaning "streaks in jade, gem" and 蕾 (lěi) meaning "bud, unopened flower".
Wenli f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" combined with 立 (lì) meaning "stand, establish", 莉 (lì) meaning "white jasmine", 礼 (lǐ) meaning "ceremony" or 丽 (lì) meaning "beautiful, lovely"... [more]
Wenliang m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 亮 (liàng) meaning "brilliant, bright, clear", 良 (liáng) meaning "good", or 樑 (liáng) meaning "bridge", as well as other character combinations.
Wenlin f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 林 (lín) meaning "forest" or 麟 (lín) meaning "female unicorn".
Wenlong f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 珑 (lóng) meaning "gem cut like a dragon".
Wenlu f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 鹭 (lù) meaning "heron, egret".
Wenlun f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 纶 (lún) meaning "green silk thread".
Wenmei f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 玫 (méi) meaning "rose".
Wenmi f Chinese
From the Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" and 蜜 (mì) meaning "honey, nectar, sweet".
Wenmiao f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 淼 (miǎo) meaning "wide expanse of water".
Wenming m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing", 问 (wèn) meaning "ask, inquire" or 闻 (wén) meaning "smell, detect, hear, listen" combined with 明 (míng) meaning "bright, light, clear", 命 (mìng) meaning "life, existence, fate" or 鸣 (míng) meaning "sing, call, cry"... [more]
Wenna f Medieval Cornish
Early Cornish form of Gwen. It was borne by two 5th-century Cornish saints.
Wenna f Chinese
Combination of the names Wen and Na.
Wenna f Tagalog
Short form of Rowenna.
Wenna f Welsh
Anglicised form of Gwennan, this was the name of one of Brychan Brycheiniog’s daughters
Wennao f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 婥 (nào) meaning "beautiful".
Wennel m German (Rare)
Hypochoristic form of Wendelin.
Wenog m Welsh, History (Ecclesiastical)
Saint of Wales who is mentioned in several liturgical calendars.
Wenping m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 平 (píng) meaning "level, even, peaceful"... [more]
Wenqi f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "language, writing, culture" combined with 淇 (qí), the name of several rivers in China, 琪 (qí) meaning "fine jade", 琦 (qí) meaning "distinguished, admirable", or 奇 (qí) meaning "rare, strange", as well as other character combinations.
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