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This is a list of submitted names in which the meaning contains the keywords wise or intelligent or wisdom or intelligence.
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Aayra f Arabic, Hinduism, Hindi
Means "intelligence; happiness" in Hindi and Arabic.
Abd al-Basir m Arabic
Means "slave of the wise" in Arabic, from عبد ('abd) meaning "servant, slave" and البصير (al-basir) meaning "the wise"
Abd al-Hakim m Arabic
Means "servant of the wise" from Arabic عبد ال ('abd al) meaning "servant of the" combined with حكيم (hakim) meaning "wise".
Adnyana m Balinese
Means "intelligent, insightful" in Balinese.
Aeji f Korean
From Sino-Korean 愛 (ae) meaning "love, affection" and 智 (ji) meaning "wisdom, intellect" or 地 (ji) meaning "earth, soil, ground". Other hanja character combinations are possible.
A-hyeon f & m Korean
Combination of an a hanja, like 雅 meaning "clean, pure" or 亜 meaning "next, second," and a hyeon hanja, e.g. 賢 meaning "benevolent; wise, sensible."
Aichi m Japanese
Like the surname and place name, it could be from 愛 (ai, a, mana) meaning "love, affection" and 知 (chi, tomo) meaning "wisdom, knowledge, intelligence".
Aihui f Chinese
From the Chinese 爱 (ài) meaning "love" or 霭 (ǎi) meaning "cloudy sky, haze, calm" and 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent" or 惠 (huì) meaning "benefit, favour, kindness".
Akeakamai m Hawaiian (Rare)
Meaning "yearning for wisdom," "philosophy," or "lover (ake) of wisdom (akamai)".
Akihide m Japanese
From Japanese 英 (aki) meaning "hero, outstanding", 暁 (aki) meaning "daybreak, dawn, in the event", 顕 (aki) meaning "appear, existing", 現 (aki) meaning "present, existing, actual", 昂 (aki) meaning "rise", 晃 (aki) meaning "clear", 秋 (aki) meaning "autumn", 彰 (aki) meaning "patent, clear", 昌 (aki) meaning "prosperous, bright, clear", 昭 (aki) meaning "shining, bright", 晶 (aki) meaning "sparkle, clear, crystal", 章 (aki) meaning "badge, chapter, composition, poem, design", 聡 (aki) meaning "wise, fast learner", 明 (aki) meaning "bright, light", 耀 (aki) meaning "shine, sparkle, gleam, twinkle", 陽 (aki) meaning "light, sun, male", 晟 (aki) meaning "clear", 曉 (aki) meaning "dawn, daybreak, clear", 皓 (aki) meaning "white, clear" or 堯 (aki) meaning "high, far" combined with 秀 (hide) meaning "excel, excellence, beauty, surpass", 英 (hide) meaning "hero, outstanding", 栄 (hide) meaning "flourish, prosperity, honor, glory, splendor" or 偉 (hide) meaning "admirable, greatness, remarkable, conceited, famous, excellent"... [more]
Akitomo m Japanese
From 顕 (aki.raka) meaning "to appear, apparent, visible" combined with 智 (tomo, chi) meaning "wisdom, intellect" or 朋 (tomo) meaning "friend". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Akitoshi m Japanese
From Japanese 晃 (aki) meaning "clear" combined with 智 (toshi) meaning "wisdom; knowledge; intelligence". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Akobundu m Igbo
Means "wisdom is life" in Igbo.
Alamon m Tagalog, Cebuano, Filipino
From the Tagalog word alam (ultimately from Arabic عَالَم‎ ālam) meaning "knowledge, learning, wisdom, understanding".
Alawis m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from Gothic alls "all" or from Gothic alhs (alah in Old High German) "temple." The second element is derived from Old High German wîsan "to rule, to lead" (or wîso "leader" or wîs "wise").
Alkiphron m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun αλκη (alke) meaning "strength". The second element is derived from either the Greek noun φρόνις (phronis) meaning "prudence, wisdom" or the Greek verb φρονέω (phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [more]
Amessan m Berber
Means "wise" in Tamazight.
Amura m Sanskrit
Meaning "Wise","Intelligent","Not Ignorant","Devil" in Sanskrit.
Aneko f Japanese
Aneko means 姉 (Sister) 子 (Child). 姉 is often used as a term for an older sister so roughly this would most likely mean "Older child/sister" and so on. It might also mean "Wise child".
Anenjere m & f Shona
Meaning "one who has wisdom", this name can be shortened to Njere.
Anhui f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 安 (ān) meaning "quiet, calm, peaceful" or 岸 (àn) meaning "beach, shore" and 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent" or 晖 (huī) meaning "sunshine; light, bright, radiant".
Anok m Filipino
Means "wise ruler" in Tagalog.
Aocong m Chinese
From the Chinese 奥 (ào) meaning "mysterious, obscure, profound" and 聪 (cōng) meaning "intelligent, bright".
Aozhi m Chinese
From the Chinese 翱 (áo) meaning "soar, roam" and 智 (zhì) meaning "wisdom, knowledge, intelligence".
Aphinat m Thai
From Thai อภิ (aphi) meaning "greater, higher, above" and ณัฐ (nat) meaning "wise, intelligent, knowledgeable".
Aphiwit m Thai
From Thai อภิ (aphi) meaning "greater, higher, above" and วิชญ์ (wit) meaning "wise, knowledgeable, sage, philosopher".
Apichaya f Thai
From Thai อภิ (aphi) meaning "above, higher, greater" and ชญา (chaya) meaning "knowing, wise".
Aqloy f Uzbek
Derived from aql meaning "mind, intelligence" and "smarts, common sense, advise" and oy meaning "moon".
Arandu m Guarani
Means "wise" in Guarani.
Areebah f Arabic (Rare)
Means "wise, intelligent" in Arabic.
Arib m Arabic, Urdu
Means "brilliant, clever, intelligent" in Arabic and Urdu.
Aristonoos m Ancient Greek
Means "of the best disposition" or "excellent in wisdom" in Greek, composed of ἄριστος (aristos) meaning "best" and νόος (noos) meaning "mind, thought".
Armantas m Lithuanian
The first element of this name is derived from Lithuanian ar meaning "also, too, as well (as)". The second element is either derived from Lithuanian mantus meaning "intelligent" (see Daumantas) or from Lithuanian manta meaning "property, estate" as well as "wealth, riches, fortune".
Ascored m Anglo-Saxon (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Old English name Æscræd, composed of the elements æsc "ash tree; spear, lance; ship" and ræd "advice, counsel, wisdom".
Atamai m & f Samoan
Means "smart, intelligent" in Samoan.
Atthawut m Thai
From Thai อรรถ (attha) meaning "essence" and วุฒิ (wut) meaning "knowledge, wisdom".
Baihui m Chinese
From the Chinese 柏 (bǎi) meaning "cypress, cedar" and 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent".
Baizhi m Chinese
From the Chinese 百 (bǎi) meaning "one hundred, numerous, many" and 智 (zhì) meaning "wisdom, knowledge, intelligence".
Bandit m Thai
Means "scholar, wise man, sage" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit पण्डित (pandita).
Bandith m Lao
Means "intelligent, learned, philosopher, sage" in Lao.
Bangsim m & f Dagbani
"Knowledge" denoting "Intelligence"
Baoxin m & f Chinese
From the Chinese 宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure; precious, rare" and 心 (xīn) meaning "heart, mind, intelligence, soul".
Baozhe m Chinese
From the Chinese 保 (bǎo) meaning "protect, defend" and 哲 (zhé) meaning "wise, sage".
Baozhi m Chinese
From the Chinese 保 (bǎo) meaning "protect, defend" and 智 (zhì) meaning "wisdom, knowledge, intelligence".
Bec f Irish Mythology (?)
Allegedly an older form of Irish beag "small".... [more]
Belikto m Buryat
Means "wisdom" in Buryat.
Benxin m Chinese
From the Chinese 本 (běn) meaning "root, origin" and 心 (xīn) meaning "heart, mind, intelligence, soul".
Beorhtræd m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements beorht "bright" and ræd "advice, counsel, wisdom" (making it a cognate of Bertrad).
Bergdís f Old Norse, Icelandic
Combination of the Old Norse name elements borg "stronghold, fortification, castle" or bjǫrg "help, deliverance" and dís "goddess; woman, lady; sister" or dis "wise woman, seeress; woman, virgin".
Bilgə f Azerbaijani
From the Turkish bilge meaning "wise, profound".
Bilgin m Turkish
Means "scholar", "wise person" and derivated from "bil-" root which means "to know".
Bilguunsaran f Mongolian (Rare)
Means "wise moon", from Bilgüün meaning "wise" and саран (saran) meaning "moon".
Bilihi m Amharic
Means “wise” in Amharic.
Birmantas m Lithuanian (Rare)
The first element of this name is either derived from the old Lithuanian verb birti meaning "to be born" as well as "to pour out" and "to spread, to scatter, to strew" or from the Lithuanian verb byrėti meaning "to crumble, to disintegrate, to fall down"... [more]
Bjarndís f Icelandic
Combination of the Old Norse name elements bjǫrn "bear" and dís "goddess; woman, lady; sister" or dis "wise woman, seeress; woman, virgin".
Blædís f Icelandic
Combination of the Old Norse name elements blǣr "wind gust, gentle breeze" and dís "goddess; woman, lady; sister" or dis "wise woman, seeress; woman, virgin".
Bodhisattva xm Buddhism, English (American, Modern, Rare)
Means "enlightened being" from Sanskrit, literally "one whose essence is perfect knowledge", composed of बोधि (bodhi) "perfect knowledge, perfect wisdom" (see Bodhi; also related to Buddha) and सत्त्व (sattva) "essence, reality, being"... [more]
Boduognatos m Old Celtic
Derived from Celtic boduus or boduo(s) "crow" combined with gnato, which can mean both "knowing, intelligent" and "son."
Bogdís f Icelandic (Rare)
Combination of the Old Norse name elements bogi "bow" and dís "goddess; woman, lady; sister" or dis "wise woman, seeress; woman, virgin".
Bozhe m Chinese
From the Chinese 博 (bó) meaning "rich, plentiful" or "play, gamble, win" and 哲 (zhé) meaning "wise, sage".
Branddís f Icelandic
Combination of the Old Norse name elements brandr "(burning) log, pole; fire, torch; sword, swordblade" and dís "goddess; woman, lady; sister" or dis "wise woman, seeress; woman, virgin".
Buchule m & f Xhosa
Means "intelligence, skill" in Xhosa.
Bud f & m Mongolian
Means "Mercury (planet)" in Mongolian, ultimately derived from Sanskrit बुध् (budh) meaning "awaking, intelligent, wise".
Buddhish m Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Gujarati, Assamese, Nepali
"lord of wisdom " ; "lord of intelligence ". Here बुद्धि means wisdom + ईश means lord
Budiharto m Javanese
From Javanese budi meaning "reason, mind, character" and harta meaning "treasure, wealth" (both of Sanskrit origin). Taken together, बुद्धिबुद्धि (buddhiartha) means "money wise" in Sanskrit.
Budiman m Indonesian
Means "intelligent, wise" in Indonesian, ultimately from Sanskrit बुद्धिमान (buddhimāna).
Busara f Swahili
Means "wisdom" in Swahili.
Byeong-cheol m Korean
From Sino-Korean 秉 "grasp, hold; bundle; authority" and 哲 "wise, sagacious". A famous bearer is South Korean businessman Lee Byung-chul (1910-1987), founder of the Samsung Group.
Callwen f Medieval Welsh
Derived from call meaning "wise, sensible" and gwen meaning "white, fair, blessed", or cellan meaning "little cell".
Chanmony f & m Khmer
From Khmer ច័ន្ទ (chan) meaning "moon" and មុនី (moni) meaning "scholar, wise".
Chanwut m Thai
From Thai ชาญ (chan) meaning "expert, skilled" and วุฒิ (wut) meaning "prosperity, wisdom, knowledge".
Chaowat m Thai
From Thai เชาว์ (chao) meaning "fast, quick-witted, intelligent" and วัฒน์ (wat) meaning "prosperity, culture, development".
Chencong m Chinese
From the Chinese 晨 (chén) meaning "early morning, daybreak" and 聪 (cōng) meaning "intelligent, clever, bright".
Chengcong m Chinese
From the Chinese 晟 (chéng) meaning "clear, bright; splendor, brightness" and 聪 (cōng) meaning "intelligent, clever, bright".
Chengzhe m Chinese
From the Chinese 晟 (chéng) meaning "clear, bright; splendor, brightness" and 哲 (zhé) meaning "wise, sage".
Chengzhi m Chinese
From the Chinese 成 (chéng) meaning "become; succeed; completed, finished" or 程 (chéng) meaning "journey" and 治 (zhì) meaning "govern, regulate" or 智 (zhì) meaning "wisdom, knowledge, intelligence".
Cheol m Korean
Possible meanings (from Sino-Korean):... [more]
Cheol-ho m Korean
From Korean Hanja 哲 (cheol/chŏl) meaning "philosophy, wise", 喆 (cheol/chŏl) meaning "bright" combined with 號 (ho) meaning "number", 湖 (ho) meaning "lake", 浩 (ho) meaning "grand", 晧 (ho) meaning "bright", 皓 (ho) meaning "bright, luminous", 澔 (ho) meaning "grand", 昊 (ho) meaning "vast sky", 祜 (ho) meaning "celestial blessing", 豪 (ho) meaning "grand, heroic", 琥 (ho) meaning "amber", 瑚 (ho) meaning "coral", 虎 (ho) meaning "tiger"... [more]
Cheolmin m Korean
From Sino-Korean 鐵 "iron", 哲 "bright", "keen", 澈 "pure", 撤 "to harvest", "to achieve", 轍 "wheel track", 綴 "to weave", 凸 "convex", "to protrude", 輟 "to stop", 悊 "wise", or 瞮 "sharp eyesight" and From 民 (min) meaning "people," 玟 (min) meaning "streaks in jade; gem" or 旻 (min) meaning "(autumn) sky,".
Cheol-su m Korean
From Sino-Korean 哲 (cheol) "wise, sagacious" and 秀 (su) "ear of grain; flowering, luxuriant; refined, elegant, graceful".
Chiana f Dutch (Rare), English (American, Rare), Popular Culture
Meaning and origin uncertain. It might possibly be an invented name, in which case it might (for example) consist of an Asian name element (such as Japanese chi meaning "wisdom, intellect") and the name Ana... [more]
Chiari f Japanese (Rare)
This name can be used as 千亜理, 千亜里, 千愛里, 智愛梨 or 知愛利 with 千 (sen, chi) meaning "thousand," 智 (chi) meaning "intellect, wisdom," 知 (chi, shi.raseru, shi.ru) meaning "know, wisdom," 亜 (a, tsu.gu) meaning "Asia, come after, rank next," 愛 (ai, ito.shii, o.shimu, kana.shii, mana, me.deru, a) meaning "affection, love," 理 (ri, kotowari) meaning "justice, logic, reason, truth," 里 (ri, sato) meaning "parent's home, ri (unit of distance - equal to 3.927 km), village," 梨 (ri, nashi) meaning "pear tree" and 利 (ri, ki.ku) meaning "advantage, benefit, profit, gain."... [more]
Chidzuo m Japanese
From Japanese 智 (chi) meaning "intellect; knowledge; wisdom" or 千 (chi) meaning "1,000" combined with 津 (dzu), the joining form of 津 (tsu) meaning "harbor; port; haven, ferry; ford" or 鶴 (dzu), the joining form of 鶴 (tsu) meaning "gruidae" combined with 夫 (o) meaning "man, husband", 雄 (o) meaning "man, male, husband, large; powerful", 男 (o) meaning "man, male", or 生 (o), the root form of 生う (ou) meaning "to grow; to spring up".... [more]
Chigusa f Japanese
This name can be used as 千種, 千草, 智草 or 知草 with 千 (sen, chi) meaning "thousand," 智 (chi) meaning "intellect, wisdom," 知 (chi, shi.raseru, shi.ru) meaning "know, wisdom," 種 (shu, -gusa, tane) meaning "class, kind, seed, species, variety" and 草 (sou, kusa, kusa-, -gusa) meaning "grass, herb, weed."... [more]
Chihaku m Japanese
From Japanese 千 (chi) meaning "thousand" or 知 (chi) meaning "wisdom" combined with 伯 (haku) meaning "eldest brother" or 白 (haku) meaning "white (colour)". Other kanji combinations are also possible.
Chiichirou m Japanese
From Japanese 知 (chi) meaning "wisdom", 一 (ichi) meaning "one" combined with 郎 (rou) meaning "son". Other kanji combinations are possible. ... [more]
Chikamara m & f Igbo
Means "God knows best" or "God is wisdom" in Igbo.
Ch’ikhi f & m Aymara
Means "witty, intelligent, wise" in Aymara.
Chiko f Japanese
From Japanese 千 (chi) meaning "thousand", 智 (chi) meaning "wisdom, intellect" or 散 (chi) meaning "scatter" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child", 香 (ko) meaning "fragrance" or 湖 (ko) meaning "lake"... [more]
Chinami f Japanese
Derived from the Japanese kanji 千 (chi) meaning "a thousand" or 智 (chi) meaning "knowledge, wisdom" or 知 (chi) meaning "to know, wisdom" combined with 奈 (na) meaning "apple tree, what, Nara (city)" or 那 (na) meaning "what" and 美 (mi) meaning "beauty, beautiful"... [more]
Chinmay m Indian, Marathi
Means "pure intelligence" or "pure knowledge" in Sanskrit. Chinmay Ganadhish near Kolhapur in Maharashtra, India, is the site of the tallest statue of the Hindu god Ganesha.
Chirika f Japanese
From Japanese 智 (chi) meaning "knowledge, wisdom", 里 (ri) meaning "village" combined with 花 (ka) meaning "flower". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Chiriko f Japanese
From 知 (chi) "wisdom," 利 (ri) "benefit," and 子 (ko) "child."
Chiru m & f Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 千 (chi) meaning "thousand" 智 (chi) meaning "intellect, wisdom," 散 (chi) meaning "scatter" combinet with 瑠 (ru) meaning "lapis lazuli". 瑠 (ru) meaning "precious stone" 留 (ru) meaning "to stay"... [more]
Chisaki f Japanese
From Japanese 茅 (chi) meaning "reeds, rushes, grass", 咲 (chi) meaning "blossom", 小 (chi) meaning "small, little", 千 (chi) meaning "thousand", 知 (chi) meaning "to know", 地 (chi) meaning "earth; ground", 智 (chi) meaning "knowledge, wisdom" or 直 (chi) meaning "straight", 咲 (sa) meaning "blossom", 沙 (sa) meaning "sand", 紗 (sa) meaning "gauze, thin silk", 颯 (sa) meaning "the sound of the wind", 桜 (sa) meaning "cherry blossom" or 早 (sa) meaning "already, now" combined with 咲 (saki) meaning "blossom", 着 (saki) meaning "arrive, wear", 季 (ki) meaning "youngest brother", 喜 (ki) meaning "rejoice", 樹 (ki) meaning "tree; plant", 芸 (ki) meaning "technique, art, craft, performance" or 希 (ki) meaning "hope, rare"... [more]
Chisato f & m Japanese
From the Japanese kanji 千 (chi) meaning "thousand" or 雅 (chi) meaning "elegant" or 知 (chi) meaning "wisdom" combined with 聖 (sato) meaning "holy, sacred" or 里 (sato) meaning "village; hometown".... [more]
Chise f Japanese
From the Japanese kanji 智 or 知 (chi) meaning "wisdom; knowledge" combined with 世 (se) meaning "epoch; generation". It can also derive from 茅 (chi) meaning "miscanthus reed" and 瀬 (se) meaning "current, rapids" or 千 (chi) meaning "thousand" with 星 (se) meaning "star"... [more]
Chiseko f Japanese
From Japanese 千 (chi) meaning "thousand", 知 (chi) meaning "wisdom" or 智 (chi) meaning "knowledge, wisdom", 世 (se) meaning "generations", 勢 (se) meaning "forces, energy, military strength", 征 (se) meaning "to go on a long journey", 成 (se) meaning "to become", 聖 (se) meaning "holy, sacred" or 是 (se) meaning "justice, right" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child"... [more]
Chisüzhüo m Mao
From the Mao chisû meaning "wisdom" and zhü meaning "good".
Chitsuki f & m Japanese
From Japanese 千 (chi) meaning "a thousand" or 知 (chi) meaning "wisdom" combined with 月 (tsuki) meaning "moon".
Chiwa f Japanese
From Japanese 千 (chi) meaning "thousand", 智 (chi) meaning "wisdom, intellect" or 散 (chi) meaning "scatter" combined with 和 (wa) meaning "peace, harmony". Other kanji combinations are also possible... [more]
Chiyori f Japanese
From Japanese 一 (chi) meaning "one", 千 (chi) meaning "thousand", 知 (chi) meaning "know, wisdom" or 智 (chi) meaning "wisdom, intellect", 世 (yo) meaning "generation, world, society, public", 代 (yo) meaning "world, society, age, generation, era of rule" or 陽 (yo) meaning "light, sun, male" combined with 愛 (yori) meaning "love, affection", 依 (yori) meaning "reliant, depend on, consequently, therefore, due to", 縁 (yori) meaning "affinity, relation, connection, edge, border, verge, brink", 寄 (yori) meaning "draw near, stop in, bring near, gather, collect, send, forward", 尚 (yori) meaning "esteem, furthermore, still, yet", 頼 (yori) meaning "trust, request", 和 (yori) meaning "harmony, Japanese style, peace, soften, Japan", 順 (yori) meaning "obey, order, turn, right, docility, occasion", 理 (ri) meaning "reason, logic" or 里 (ri) meaning "village"... [more]
Chiyuki f & m Japanese
Chi means "Scatter, Intellect, Wisdom, Thousand," and Yuki means "Journey, Row, Line, Happiness, Fortune, Snow."
Chiyumi f Japanese
Chi could mean "pond", "hundred", or "wisdom". Yu could mean "truth", "evening" or "reason, cause". Mi could mean "beauty", "bearing fruit, truth", "myself, I, ego" or "sign of the snake".
Chokhamela m Marathi
Derived from Sanskrit चोक्ष (cokṣa) "faultless, honest" and मेधा (medhā́) "wisdom, intelligence". This was the name of a Hindu saint in Maharashtra, India in the 14th century.
Chuancong m Chinese
From the Chinese 传 (chuán) meaning "summon, propagate, transmit" and 聪 (cōng) meaning "intelligent, clever, bright".
Chuanxin m Chinese
From the Chinese 传 (chuán) meaning "summon, propagate, transmit" and 心 (xīn) meaning "heart, mind, intelligence, soul".
Chul-Soon m Korean
From Sino-Korean 哲 (cheol) or 喆 (cheol) meaning "sagacious, wise, wise man" combined with 淳 (sun) meaning "pure, honest, genuine". Other hanja combinations are possible.
Chunzhi f Chinese
From the Chinese 纯 (chún) meaning "pure, clean, simple" and 智 (zhì) meaning "wisdom, knowledge".
Ciq m & f Zhuang
Means "wisdom" in Zhuang.
Cong m & f Chinese
From Chinese 聪 (cōng) meaning "intelligent, clever, bright", 琮 (cóng) meaning "jade vessel" or 囱 (cōng) meaning "chimney, funnel", as well as other characters that are pronounced similarly.
Cong'er f Chinese
Derived from 聰 (cong) meaning "quick at hearing, intelligent, bright" and 兒 (er) meaning "child, son". Although this name includes the word for "son", it was given to women, perhaps because their parents desired a son.
Congmin f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 聪 (cōng) meaning "clever, intelligent" and 敏 (mǐn) meaning "agile, nimble, quick, fast, clever".
Congxiang f Chinese
From the Chinese 聪 (cōng) meaning "clever, intelligent, bright" and 香 (xiāng) meaning "fragrant, sweet smelling, incense".
Creena f Manx
Derived from Manx creeney "wise, shrewed, common sense", intended as a Manx equivalent of Sophia.
Creenan m Manx
Of debated origin and meaning. Theories include a derivation from Manx creen "old; worn out" and Manx creeney "wise".
Críonna f Irish (Modern)
This is a modern Irish name which is directly derived from Irish críonna meaning "wise".
Cuauhtlamati m Nahuatl
Possibly means "wise eagle", derived from Nahuatl cuauhtli "eagle" and tlamati "to know something".
Cynewise f Anglo-Saxon
Derived from Old English cyne "royal" and wīs "wise". A notable bearer of this name was the wife of King Penda of Mercia, also referred to as Kyneswitha (see Cyneswið).
Dacong m Chinese
From the Chinese 大 (dà) meaning "big, great" and 聪 (cōng) meaning "intelligent, clever".
Dae-hyeon m Korean
Combination of a dae hanja, like 大 or 岱, both meaning "big, large, great," and a hyeon hanja, such as 炫 meaning "bright, brilliant; light, clear," 鉉 meaning "bowstring," 賢 meaning "benevolent; wise, sensible" or 現 meaning "appear, present; show, reveal."
Daephron m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Derived from Ancient Greek δαΐφρων (daiphron), meaning both "warlike, fiery" and "wise, prudent", the former derived from δάϊς (dais) meaning "battle" and φρήν (phren) meaning "mind, heart, emotions", the latter from ἐδάην (edaen) meaning "to learn, teach, know" and φρήν (phren)... [more]
Da-hye f Korean
From Sino-Korean(Hanja) 多(da) meaning "Excellent, Better, Good" and 惠(hye) meaning "Love, Grace, Beautiful, Intelligent" or 慧(hye) meaning "Wise, Intelligent, Wisdom".
Daichirō m Japanese
Japanese masculine name derived from 大 (dai) meaning "big", 智 (chi) meaning "wisdom, intelligence" and 郎 (ro) meaning "son".
Daiphron m Greek Mythology
The meaning of the first element of this name is uncertain. It could be derived from the Greek verb δαίω (daio) meaning "to divide" or from the related Greek verb δαίζω (daizo) meaning "to cleave (asunder)"... [more]
Daldís f Icelandic
Combination of the Old Norse name elements dalr "dale, valley" and dís "goddess; woman, lady; sister" or dis "wise woman, seeress; woman, virgin".
Danagul f Kazakh
From Kazakh дана (dana) meaning "wise, advisable" and гүл (gul) meaning "flower" (both of Persian origin).
Danahan f & m Uzbek (Arabized, Rare), Persian
Derived from Uzbek Dana "smart, intelligent and wise" and Han "leader, ruler or king/queen". Also means that "King/Queen of Wise" or "Unique"
Danyar m Kurdish
Possibly means "wise" in Kurdish.
Dapeng m Chinese
From Chinese 达 () meaning "achieve, arrive at, intelligent" (which is usually only masculine), 大 () meaning "big, great, vast, high", combined with From Chinese 鹏 (péng) referring to a large, legendary bird in Chinese mythology or 蓬 (péng) meaning "flourishing, prospering, vigorous"... [more]
Dara f & m Hebrew
Means "heart of wisdom" in Hebrew.
Darah m & f Biblical Hebrew
Meaning "wise". Dara
Darda m Biblical
Meaning "pearl of wisdom," he was one of the exemplars of wisdom than whom Solomon was wiser. (I Kings 4:31)
Darmantas m Lithuanian
The first element of this name is derived from Lithuanian daryti meaning "to do, to act" as well as "to work". The second element is either derived from Lithuanian mantus meaning "intelligent" (see Daumantas) or from Lithuanian manta meaning "property, estate" as well as "wealth, riches, fortune".
Deniana f Filipino
Similar to Diana means "Charming", "Brave", "intelligent", and "warrior".
Dísella f Icelandic (Modern)
Combination of the Old Norse name element dís "goddess; woman, lady; sister" or dis "wise woman, seeress; woman, virgin" and Ella 2.
Dituri f Albanian
Derived from Albanian dituri "knowledge, wisdom".
Donogo‘zal f Uzbek
Derived from dono meaning "wise" and go'zal meaning "beauty".
Donojamol f Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek dono meaning "wise" and jamol meaning "beautiful".
Duibhuidhir m Old Irish
Derived from Old Irish dub "black" and odar "dun-coloured, greyish brown, tan". Alternately, the second element could be eidhir "sense, wisdom".
Eadræd m Anglo-Saxon
Means "rich counsel" from the Old English elements ead "wealth, prosperity, happiness" and ræd "advice, counsel, wisdom"... [more]
Echephron m Greek Mythology
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek verb ἔχω (echo) meaning "to have, to hold, to possess". The second element is derived from either the Greek noun φρόνις (phronis) meaning "prudence, wisdom" or the Greek verb φρονέω (phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [more]
Echiko f Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 愛 (e) meaning "love, affection", 千 (chi) meaning "thousand", 知 (chi) meaning "wisdom" or 智 (chi) meaning "knowledge, wisdom" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible... [more]
Ehui f Chinese
From the Chinese 娥 (é) meaning "be beautiful, good" and 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent".
Eirdís f Icelandic (Rare)
Combination of the Old Norse name elements eir "protection; peace; calm; help; mercy; benignity" and dís "goddess; woman, lady; sister" or dis "wise woman, seeress; woman, virgin".
Eisei m Japanese (Rare)
From 衛 (e, ei, mamo.ru, mamoru) meaning “defense, protection” or 叡⁠ (ei, kashiko.i, sato.i, aki.raka) meaning “emperor's, imperial, smart, clever, intelligent, farsighted” combined with 靖⁠ (jo, yasushi, yasumi, yasu, seiji, sei, shizuka, shizumu) meaning “peaceful, easygoing, calm” or 貰⁠ (se, ja, sei, sha, mora.u, ka.riru, yuru.su, okino.ru) meaning “get, have, receive, take, accept, obtain”... [more]
Eizen m Japanese (Rare)
Combination of an ei kanji, like 栄 meaning "glory, prosperity," 永 meaning "eternity" or 英 meaning "wisdom, brilliance," and a zen kanji, such as 善 meaning "goodness, virtue" or 全 meaning "whole, complete."... [more]
Ekio m Western African, Ijaw
Means "wisdom" in Ijaw.
Ekkawut m Thai
From Thai เอก (ekka) meaning "one, sole, primary, first" and วุฒิ (wut) meaning "knowledge, wisdom".
Eláj f & m Pwâla
One of the first Pwâla names assigned originally to Pwâ-Eláj. The name translates directly to “scholar” but also suggests “curiousity” and “intelligence”.
Eldana f Kyrgyz
From Medieval Turkic el meaning "country, society" and Persian دانا (dana) meaning "wise".
Eldis f Norwegian (Rare)
Combination of eld meaning "fire" and dis meaning "goddess, wise woman".
Eldono f Uzbek
From the Uzbek el meaning "people, nation, country" and dono meaning "wise".
Elgin m American (Rare)
From Old English meaning "high minded" or "intelligent." The name may have come into use in the United States due to the notoriety of the Elgin Marbles, sculptures taken from the Parthenon in Greece in 1798 by a British nobleman with the title of the Earl of Elgin... [more]
Elíndís f Icelandic (Modern)
Combination of Elín and the Old Norse name element dís "goddess; woman, lady; sister" or dis "wise woman, seeress; woman, virgin".
Emiru f & m Japanese
From Japanese 愛 (e) meaning "love, affection", 依 (e) meaning "reliant, depend on, consequently, therefore, due to", 永 (e) meaning "eternity, long, lengthy", 瑛 (e) meaning "sparkle of jewelry, crystal", 英 (e) meaning "excellent, fine", 絵 (e) meaning "picture, drawing, painting, sketch", 恵 (e) meaning "favor, blessing, grace, kindness", 慧 (e) meaning "wise", 江 (e) meaning "creek, inlet, bay", 笑 (emi) meaning "laugh", 萌 (e) meaning "sprout, bud", 彗 (e) meaning "comet" or 惠 (e) meaning "blessing, grace, favor, kindness", 深 (mi) meaning "deep, heighten, intensify, strengthen", 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful", 未 (mi) meaning "un-, not yet, hitherto, still, even now, sign of the ram, 1-3PM, eighth sign of Chinese zodiac", 実 (mi) meaning "to bear fruit", 枝 (mi) meaning "bough, branch, twig, limb" or 観 (mi) meaning "outlook, look, appearance, condition, view" combined with 視 (miru) meaning "inspection, regard as, see, look at", 実 (miru) meaning "to bear fruit", 瑠 (ru) meaning "lapis lazuli", 留 (ru) meaning "detain, fasten, halt, stop", 楼 (miru) meaning "watchtower, lookout, high building", 琉 (ru) meaning "precious stone, gem, lapis lazuli", 見 (miru) meaning "see, hopes, chances, idea, opinion, look at, visible" or 瞳 (ru) meaning "pupil (of eye)"... [more]
Ena f Japanese
From Japanese 愛 (e) meaning "love, affection", 依 (e) meaning "reliant, depend on, consequently, therefore, due to", 衣 (e) meaning "garment, clothes, dressing", 映 (e) meaning "reflect, reflection, projection", 栄 (e) meaning "flourish, prosperity, honor, glory, splendor", 永 (e) meaning "eternity, long, lengthy", 瑛 (e) meaning "sparkle of jewelry, crystal", 英 (e) meaning "excellent, fine", 詠 (e) meaning "recitation, poem, song, composing", 榎 (e) meaning "lotus tree, nettle tree, hackberry", 絵 (e) meaning "picture, drawing, painting, sketch", 恵 (e) meaning "favor, blessing, grace, kindness", 慧 (e) meaning "wise", 江 (e) meaning "creek, inlet, bay", 枝 (e) meaning "bough, branch, twig, limb", 笑 (e) meaning "laugh" or 惠 (e) meaning "blessing, grace, favor, kindness" combined with 夏 (na) meaning "summer", 菜 (na) meaning "vegetables, greens", 奈 (na), a phonetic character, 那 (na) meaning "what", 南 (na) meaning "south", 凪 (na) meaning "lull, calm", 名 (na) meaning "name", 生 (na) meaning "life, genuine, birth" or 和 (na) meaning "harmony, Japanese style, peace, soften, Japan"... [more]
Eormenræd m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements eormen "whole, great" and ræd "advice, counsel, wisdom"... [more]
Epiphron m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective ἐπίφρων (epiphron) meaning "thoughtful". It consists of Greek ἐπί (epi) meaning "upon, on" combined with either the Greek noun φρόνις (phronis) meaning "prudence, wisdom" or the Greek verb φρονέω (phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [more]
Erdene-Oyuun f & m Mongolian
Derived from Mongolian эрдэнэ (erdene) meaning "jewel, treasure" and оюун (oyuun) meaning "wisdom, intellect".
Erena f Japanese
From Japanese 愛 (e) meaning "love, affection", 英 (e) meaning "hero, outstanding", 衛 (e) meaning "defense, protection", 詠 (e) meaning "recitation, poem, song, composing", 鋭 (e) meaning "pointed, sharpness, edge, weapon, sharp, violent", 絵 (e) meaning "picture, drawing, painting, sketch", 恵 (e) meaning "favor, blessing, grace, kindness", 慧 (e) meaning "wise" or 江 (e) meaning "creek, inlet, bay", 令 (re) meaning "orders, ancient laws, command, decree", 怜 (re) meaning "wise", 玲 (re) meaning "the tinkling of jade", 麗 (re) meaning "beautiful, lovely", 礼 (re) meaning "salute, bow, ceremony, thanks, remuneration", 鈴 (re) meaning "bell" or 澪 (re) meaning "water route, shipping channel" combined with 奈 (na) meaning "apple tree", 菜 (na) meaning "vegetables, greens" or 那 (na) meaning "what"... [more]
Ernan m Old Irish
Possibly derived from Old Irish éargna "understanding, intelligent" or íarn "iron".
Eumetis f Ancient Greek
From the Greek adjective εὔμητις (eumetis) meaning "wise, prudent, of good counsel", a word composed of εὖ (eu) "good" and μῆτις (metis) "wisdom, advice, counsel, skill"... [more]
Euphron m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from Greek ευ (eu) meaning "good, well". The second element is derived from either the Greek noun φρόνις (phronis) meaning "prudence, wisdom" or the Greek verb φρονέω (phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [more]
Euphronios m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from Greek ευ (eu) meaning "good, well". The second element is derived from either the Greek noun φρόνις (phronis) meaning "prudence, wisdom" or the Greek verb φρονέω (phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [more]
Fanndís f Icelandic
Combination of the Old Norse name elements fǫnn "snow; snowdrift" and dís "goddess; woman, lady; sister" or dis "wise woman, seeress; woman, virgin".
Farjad m Persian
This name is derived from Farhad, meaning "gained, earned" in Old Persian. Others sources claim it means "wise" or "endowed with knowledge".
Farzan m Persian
Means "learned, wise" in Persian.
Favian m Ancient Roman
This name is of Latin origin. The direct meaning is unclear but some potential meanings are: "understanding" , "brave man" as well as "man of wisdom." ... [more]
Fingolfin m Literature
Originally the name was Nolofinwë, meaning "wise Finwë" in Quenya. Fingolfin is the Sindarin translation, with Finwë added to the front of the name.... [more]
Finndís f Icelandic
Combination of the Old Norse name elements finnr "a Finn; a Lapp" and dís "goddess; woman, lady; sister" or dis "wise woman, seeress; woman, virgin".
Fitibaldo m Germanic
The name is composed from the two Germanic name elements FIT and BALD. The element BALD means "bold" but the stem FIT is less clear, Förstemann relates it to the obscure Middle High German word fiesz with the approximate meaning "sly, cunning, crafty; wise clever, ingenious" and asks whether it could be related to the english verb "to fit".
Fjalldís f Icelandic (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the Old Norse name elements fjall "mountain" and dís "goddess; woman, lady; sister" or dis "wise woman, seeress; woman, virgin".
Folcræd m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements folc "folk, people" and ræd "advice, counsel, wisdom". Cognate to Germanic Folcrad.
Freoðuræd m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from Old English friþ "peace" and ræd "advice, counsel, wisdom".
Frosina f German (Swiss)
Swiss German diminutive of names containing the element "Fro-", for example Frolinde, Frodelinde, Fromut, Frodegard.... [more]
Fróðný f Icelandic
Combination of Icelandic fróðr "clever, wise" and "new moon, waxing moon".
Frowin m German (Archaic), English (Archaic), Anglo-Saxon Mythology
Derived from Old High German frot, fruot "wise" and wini "friend". Frowin figures as a governor of Schleswig in Gesta Danorum and in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle as an ancestor of the kings of Wessex, but the latter source only tells that he was the son of Friðgar and the father of Wig.
Gæirvarr m Old Norse
Derived from geirr ("spear") and varr ("attentive, alert; shy; wise").
Gailimantas m Lithuanian
The first element of this name is derived from old Lithuanian gailas, which usually means "strong, potent" but has also been found to mean "sharp, jagged" as well as "angry, fierce, violent" and "miserable, sorrowful, remorseful"... [more]
Gedmantas m Lithuanian
The first element of this name is either derived from the old Lithuanian verb gedauti meaning "to ask" or from the (more) modern Lithuanian verb gedėti meaning "to mourn, to grieve" as well as "to miss" and "to long, to yearn, to pine (for)"... [more]
Ginchiyo f Japanese (Rare)
Gin means "Silver", Chi means "One Thousand", "Pond",and if used in modern times it would be "Knowledge, Wisdom" from Chie.
Girdmantas m Lithuanian
The first element of this name is derived from the Lithuanian noun girdas meaning "rumour", which is ultimately derived from the Lithuanian verb girdėti meaning "to hear". Also compare the related Lithuanian noun gandas meaning "rumour, hearsay"... [more]
Glewin m Medieval English
Possibly derived from an Old English name meaning "wise friend", from Old English glēaw "prudent, wise" and wine "friend".
Glódís f Icelandic
Combination of the Old Norse name elements glóa "to shine, to glitter" or glóð "ember; glow" and dís "goddess; woman, lady; sister" or dis "wise woman, seeress; woman, virgin".
Gnome f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek γνώμη (gnome) meaning "opinion; intent, purpose, resolve; means of knowing; thought, judgment, intelligence".
Goneri m Georgian
Derived from the Georgian adjective გონიერი (gonieri) meaning "prudent" as well as "rational, clever, intelligent".
Gudrīte f Latvian (Rare)
Derived from Latvian gudrs "smart, clever; wise".
Guldana f Kazakh, Kyrgyz
From Kazakh and Kyrgyz гүл (gül) meaning "flower" and дана (dana) meaning "wise, educated, learned".
Guldono f Uzbek
Derived from Uzbek gul meaning "rose, flower" and dono meaning "wise".
Gunndís f Icelandic
Combination of the Old Norse name elements gunnr "battle; fight" and dís "goddess; woman, lady; sister" or dis "wise woman, seeress; woman, virgin".
Gwang-hye f Korean
From Sino-Korean 光 (gwang) meaning "light, brilliant, shine; only" combined with 惠 (hye) meaning "favour, benefit" or 慧 (hye) meaning "bright, intelligent". Other combinations of hanja characters can form this name as well.
Gwang-hyeon m Korean
Combination of a gwang hanja, like 光 meaning "light," 洸 meaning "angry; brave, gallant," 廣 meaning "large, extensive, spacious," 珖 meaning "jade" or 侊 meaning "big; magnificent," and a hyeon hanja, such as 鉉 meaning "bowstring," 炫 meaning "bright, brilliant; light, clear," 顯 meaning "appearance; exposure; distinction," 玄 meaning "dark; profound, mysterious" or 賢 meaning "benevolent; wise, sensible."
Gyu-ri f & m Korean
From Sino-Korean 奎 (gyu) meaning "star; sentence, writing; stride," 圭 (gyu) or 珪 (gyu), both meaning "auspicious jewel; hall," and 利 (ri) meaning "benefit, advantage," 理 (ri) meaning "govern, rule; repair; notice, find," 里 (ri) meaning "village," 璃 (ri) meaning "jewel" or 俐 (ri) meaning "smart, intelligent," among other hanja combinations.... [more]
Hankali m & f Hausa
Means "intelligent" in Hausa.
Heahræd m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements heah "high, tall" and ræd "wisdom, counsel, advice".
Heardræd m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements heard "brave, hardy" and‎ ræd "advice, counsel, wisdom"... [more]
Hekima f & m Swahili
Means "wisdom" in Swahili.
Hendry m & f Malagasy
Means "wise" in Malagasy.
Hezhi m & f Chinese
From Chinese 和 (hé) meaning "harmony, sum", 河 (hé) meaning "river", 荷 (hé) meaning "mint, peppermint, lotus", 合 (hé) meaning "combine", or 鹤 (hè) meaning "crane" combined with 枝 (zhī) meaning "branch, twig", 智 (zhì) meaning "wisdom, intellect", 志 (zhì) meaning "will, purpose, ambition", or 直 (zhí) meaning "straight"... [more]
Hide m & f Japanese
From 秀 (hide), shifted from hiide, the stem of verb 秀でる (hiideru) (Old Japanese hiidzu) meaning "to excel, surpass," in turn a combination of 穂 (ho>hi) meaning "ear/head (of plant); point, tip" and verb 出づ (idzu) (modern deru) meaning "to come out." Other kanji can be used in relation to the verb, e.g. 英 meaning "wisdom, brilliance." The combination 日出 is also used, stemming from a shortening of 日の出 (hinode) meaning "sunrise."... [more]
Hidenobu m Japanese
From 英 (hide, ei) meaning "wisdom, brilliance" or 秀 (hide) meaning "excellent, outstanding" combined with 信 (nobu) meaning "trust, faith, believe" or 延 (nobu) meaning "prolong, stretch"... [more]
Hidetomo m Japanese
From Japanese 英 (hide) meaning "excellent, fine" or 秀 (hide) meaning "excellent, outstanding" combined with 智 (tomo) meaning "knowledge, wisdom". Other kanji combinations can be used, too.
Hiền m & f Vietnamese
From Sino-Vietnamese 賢 (hiền) meaning "virtuous, worthy, wise".
Hijiri f & m Japanese
From Japanese 日 (hi) meaning "sun, day", 比 (hi) meaning "compare, race, ratio, Philippines" or 聖 (hijiri, hiji) meaning "holy", 二 (ji) meaning "two" combined with 知 (jiri) meaning "know, wisdom", 利 (ri) meaning "profit, advantage, benefit", 梨 (ri) meaning "pear", 理 (ri) meaning "reason, logic", 莉 (ri) meaning "jasmine", 里 (ri) meaning "village", 凛 (ri) meaning "dignified, severe, cold", 璃 (ri) meaning "glassy, lapis lazuli" or 稜 (ri) meaning "angle, edge, corner, power, majesty"... [more]
Hikmah f & m Indonesian
Means "wisdom, supernatural power, benefit" in Indonesian, ultimately from Arabic حكمة (ḥikma).
Hikmət m Azerbaijani
Means "wisdom" in Azerbaijani, of Arabic origin (see Hikmat).
Hitomu m & f Japanese
Hitomu means "Wisdom; Intellect; Beautiful".
Hlédís f Old Norse, Icelandic
Combination of the Old Norse name elements hlē-r "ocean, sea (used in poetic contexts)" and dís "goddess; woman, lady; sister" or dis "wise woman, seeress; woman, virgin".
Honghui m & f Chinese
From Chinese 宏 (hóng) meaning "wide, spacious, great, vast" combined with 辉 (huī) meaning "brightness" or 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent"... [more]
Hoshmand f Persian
The name of a Mughal princess meaning "prudent, wise".
Houshang m Persian Mythology, Persian
From the Avestan name Haoshyangha possibly meaning "good choice" or "wise choice", from Proto-Iranian hu meaning "good, well" or Middle Persian ōš meaning "intelligence, wisdom" and a second uncertain element šyah perhaps meaning "selecting, deciding"... [more]
Houshmand m Persian
Means "intelligent, knowledgeable, wise" in Persian.
Htet m & f Burmese
Means "keen, sharp, intelligent" in Burmese.
Huibao f Chinese
From the Chinese 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent" and 宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel; precious, rare".
Huibing f Chinese
From the Chinese 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent" and 冰 (bīng) meaning "ice".
Huifang f & m Chinese
From Chinese 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent" or 惠 (huì) meaning "favour, benefit" combined with 芳 (fāng) meaning "fragrant, virtuous, beautiful"... [more]
Hui-hye f Korean (Rare)
From Sino-Korean 熙 (hui) meaning "prosperous; splendid", 希 (hui) meaning "to hope, to admire", 喜 (hui) meaning "to like; to enjoy", 晞 (hui) meaning "dawn" and 惠 (hye) "favor, confer kindness", 蕙 (hye) "orchid" or 慧 (hye) "bright, intelligent" 炅 (hye) "brilliance"
Huijuan f Chinese
From Chinese 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent" or 惠 (huì) meaning "favour, benefit" combined with 娟 (juān) meaning "beautiful, graceful"... [more]
Huijun f & m Chinese
From Chinese 惠 (huì) meaning "favour, benefit" or 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent" combined with 君 (jūn) meaning "king, ruler", 莙 (jūn) referring to a species of water plant, 钧 (jūn) meaning "potter's wheel" or 䇹 (jùn) referring to a type of bamboo... [more]
Huiling f & m Chinese
From Chinese 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent" or 蕙 (huì) meaning "orchid" combined with 玲 (líng) meaning "tinkling of jade"... [more]
Huimin f & m Chinese
From Chinese 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent" or 惠 (huì) meaning "favour, benefit" combined with 敏 (mǐn) meaning "quick, clever, sharp" or 民 (mín) meaning "people, citizens"... [more]
Huinan f Chinese
From the Chinese 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent" and 南 (nán) meaning "south".
Huiping f Chinese
From the Chinese 惠 (huì) meaning "benefit, favour, kindness" or 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent" and 娉 (pīng) meaning "beautiful, charming, graceful" or 平 (píng) meaning "calm, even, peaceful".
Huiqi f Chinese
From the Chinese 荟 (huì) meaning "flourishing, abundant" or 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent" and 祺 (qí) meaning "good luck, good fortune".
Huiqian f Chinese
From the Chinese 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent" and 谦 (qiān) meaning "humble, modest" or 芊 (qiān) meaning "exuberant and vigorous foliage".
Huiqin f Chinese
From Chinese 惠 (huì) meaning "favour, benefit" or 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent" combined with 琴 (qín) meaning "zither, lute"... [more]
Huiqing f Chinese
From the Chinese 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent" and 清 (qīng) meaning "clear, pure, peaceful".
Huiran f Chinese
From the Chinese 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent" and 然 (rán) meaning "yes, certainly, pledge, promise".
Huishan f Chinese
From the Chinese 蕙 (huì), a type or orchid, 惠 (huì) meaning "benefit, favour, kindness" or 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent" and 善 (shàn) meaning "good, virtuous, kind".
Huishao f Chinese
From the Chinese 惠 (huì) meaning "benefit, favour, kindness" or 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent" and 劭 (shào) meaning "encourage, excel, excellent".
Huisu f Chinese
From the Chinese 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent" and 夙 (sù) meaning "early morning, dawn".
Huitiao f Chinese
From the Chinese 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent" and 窕 (tiǎo) meaning "slender, charming, quiet and modest".
Huiwei f Chinese
From the Chinese 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent" or 惠 (huì) meaning "benefit, favour, kindness" and 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve" or 惠 (huì) meaning "small".
Huiwen f & m Chinese
From Chinese 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent", 蕙 (huì) meaning "orchid", or 惠 (huì) meaning "favour, benefit" combined with 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" or 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing"... [more]
Huixi f Chinese
From the Chinese 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent" and 熙 (xī) meaning "bright, splendid, glorious".
Huixin f Chinese
From the Chinese 彗 (huì) meaning "broomstick, comet", 惠 (huì) meaning "benefit, favour, kindness" or 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent" and 欣 (xīn) meaning "happy, joyous" or 昕 (xīn) meaning "dawn, early morning".
Huiyi f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 惠 (huì) meaning "benefit, favour, kindness" or 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent" and 宜 (yí) meaning "suitable, right, proper" or 忆 (yì) meaning "remember, memory".
Huiyin f Chinese
From Chinese 徽 (huī) meaning "emblem, badge, crest", 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent", or 惠 (huì) meaning "favour, benefit" combined with 因 (yīn) meaning "follow, reason, cause" or 音 (yīn) meaning "sound, tone"... [more]
Huiyuan f Chinese
From the Chinese 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent" and 园 (yuán) meaning "garden, park, orchard".
Huiyue f Chinese
From the Chinese 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent" and 越 (yuè) meaning "exceed, go beyond".
Huizhen m & f Chinese
From Chinese 会 or 會 (huì) meaning "meeting, gathering", 蕙 (huì) meaning "orchid", 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent", or 惠 (huì) meaning "favour, benefit" combined with 珍 (zhēn) meaning "precious, rare", 貞 (zhēn) meaning "virtuous, chaste, loyal", or 禎 (zhēn) meaning "lucky, auspicious"... [more]
Huizheng f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent" and 正 (zhèng) meaning "just, right, proper, correct".
Hye-bin f Korean
From Sino-Korean 慧 "bright, intelligent" and 彬 "cultivated, well-bred".
Hye-eun f Korean (Rare)
From Sino-Korean 惠 (hye) "favor, confer kindness", 蕙 (hye) "orchid" or 慧 (hye) "bright, intelligent" and 恩 (eun) meaning "kindness, mercy, charity" or 銀 (eun) meaning "hapiness, happy, smile"
Hye-gyeong f Korean
From Sino-Korean 惠 "favor, confer kindness", 蕙 "orchid" or 慧 "bright, intelligent" (hye) and 慶 "congratulate" or 敬 "respect" (gyeong).... [more]
Hye-joo f Korean
From Sino-Korean 慧 (hye) "bright, intelligent" and 舟 (joo) "boat, ship." Other Hanja combinations are also possible.
Hyekyeong f Korean
From Sino-Korean 惠 "favor, confer kindness", 蕙 "orchid" or 慧 "bright, intelligent" and 炅 "brilliance" or 卿 "noble" (gyeong).
Hye-mi f Korean
From Sino-Korean 慧 "bright, intelligent" and 美 "beautiful, pretty; pleasing".
Hye-na f Korean
From Sino-Korean 惠 (hye) "favor, confer kindness", 蕙 "orchid" or "bright, intelligent" and 娜 (na) "elegant, graceful, delicate".
Hyeonji f & m Korean (Rare)
From Sino-Korean 賢 "virtuous" (hyeon) combined with 智 (ji) "wisdom, knowledge, intelligence"
Hye-rim f Korean
From Sino-Korean 慧 "bright, intelligent", 蕙 "orchid" or 惠 "favor, confer kindness" (hye) and 林 "forest, grove" or 琳 "beautiful jade, gem" (rim).
Hye-rin f Korean
From Sino-Korean 慧 "bright, intelligent" or 惠 "favor, benefit, confer kindness" (hye), and 潾 "clear water" or 璘 "luster of jade" (rin).
Hye-won f Korean
From Sino-Korean 慧 (hye) "bright, intelligent" and 沅 (won), the name of a river in western Hunan, China.
Hye-yeon f Korean
From Sino-Korean 慧 "bright, intelligent" and 娟 "beautiful, graceful".
Hye-yeong f Korean
From Sino-Korean 惠 (hye) "favor, benefit, confer kindness" or 慧 (hye) "bright, intelligent" and 英 (yeong) "petal, flower, leaf; brave, a hero".
Hye-young f Korean
From Sino-Korean 惠 (hye) meaning "benefit, to confer kindness" or 慧 (hye) meaning "bright, intelligent" and 英 (young) meaning " petal, flower, leaf". Other hanja combinations are possible.
Hye-yun f Korean
From Sino-Korean 慧 "bright, intelligent" or 惠 "favor, benefit, confer kindness" (hye), and 允 "allow, consent" or 潤 "soft, sleek" (yun).
Hyuncheol m Korean
From 賢 "virtuous, worthy, good" and 哲 "wise, sagacious".
Ichika f & m Japanese
From Japanese 愛 (ichi) meaning "love", 以 (i) meaning "compared to", 依 (i) meaning "rely on, be set in", 維 (i) meaning "to tie; to fasten; to tie up", 衣 (i) meaning "clothing", 育 (i) meaning "produce, give birth to", 一 (ichi) or 壱 (ichi) both meaning "one", 希 (ichi) meaning "hope, rare", 初 (i) meaning "beginning, start, first", 唯 (i) meaning "just, only, simply", 葉 (ichi) meaning "leaf" or 苺 (ichi) meaning "strawberry", 知 (chi) meaning "to know", 千 (chi) meaning "thousand", 智 (chi) meaning "knowledge, wisdom" combined with 華 (ka) or 花 (ka) both meaning "flower", 佳 (ka) meaning "beautiful, good", 果 (ka) meaning "pieces of fruit", 樺 (ka) meaning "Japanese white birch", 愛 (chika) meaning "love, affection", 夏 (ka) meaning "summer", 伽 (ka) meaning "temple", 可 (ka) meaning "passable", 歌 (ka) meaning "song, poem", 香 (ka) meaning "fragrance", 風 (ka) meaning "wind", 翔 (ka) meaning "soar, glide", 加 (ka) meaning "add, addition, increase", 圭 (ka) meaning "jade pointed at top", 彩 (chika) meaning "colour", 誓 (chika) meaning "swear, pledge", 絵 (ka) meaning "picture, painting, drawing, sketch" or 綺 (ka) meaning "elegant, beautiful"... [more]
Imasdun m Armenian
Means "wise" in Armenian.
Ingqondo f Zulu
Means "intelligence" in Zulu.
Inward m English (Puritan)
From Old English inweard, inneweard, innanweard. Referring to Psalm 51:6, "Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom."
Irbad m Somali
Irbad is a Somali name with the following characteristics:... [more]
Ísdís f Icelandic (Rare)
Combination of the Old Norse name elements íss "ice" (compare Icelandic ís) and dís "goddess; woman, lady; sister" or dis "wise woman, seeress; woman, virgin".
Jae-Hyeon m & f Korean
From Sino-Korean 在 (jae) meaning "located at, exist", 宰 (jae) meaning "kill, rule" or 才 (jae) meaning "talent, ability" combined with 賢 (hyeon) meaning "virtuous, worthy, wise", 顯 (hyeon) meaning "manifest, clear" or 鉉 (hyeon) referring to a device used to lift a ritual tripod cauldron... [more]
Jeong-hye f Korean
From Sino-Korean 靜 (jeong) meaning "quiet, still, gentle" or 正 (jeong) meaning "right, proper, correct" combined with 惠 (hye) meaning "favour, benefit" or 慧 (hye) meaning "bright, intelligent"... [more]
Ji-ae f Korean
From Sino-Korean 智 (ji) "wisdom, knowledge, intelligence" and 愛 (ae) "love, be fond of, like".
Jiahui f & m Chinese
From Chinese 嘉 (jiā) meaning "good, fine, excellent, auspicious", 家 (jiā) meaning "home, family" or 佳 (jiā) meaning "good, auspicious, beautiful" combined with 辉 (huī) meaning "brightness", 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent" or 惠 (huì) meaning "favour, benefit"... [more]
Ji-An f & m Korean
From Sino-Korean 智 (ji) meaning "wisdom; knowledge", 知 (ji) meaning "to know; to be aware", 支 (ji) meaning "to support, to sustain", 鋕 (ji) meaning "to engrave; to record", 志 (ji) meaning "sign; mark, to record", 誌 (ji) meaning "sign; mark, to record", 祉 (ji) meaning "felicity", 址 (ji) meaning "location; site", 地 (ji) meaning "background, land", 池 (ji) meaning "pond, reservoir, moat", 沚 (ji) meaning "islet", 枝 (ji) meaning "branch", 紙 (ji) meaning "paper, measure word", 摯 (ji) meaning "sincere", or 贄 (ji) meaning "gifts to superiors" combined with 安 (an) meaning "safe; secure, content", 晏 (an) meaning "quiet", 案 (an) meaning "incident; record; file", 顔 (an) meaning "face", 岸 (an) meaning "bank; shore; beach", or 眼 (an) meaning "eye"... [more]
Jianhui m & f Chinese
From Chinese 建 (jiàn) meaning "build, establish", 健 (jiàn) meaning "strong, healthy" or 简 (jiǎn) meaning "simple, brief, letter bamboo slip" combined with 辉 (huī) meaning "brightness", 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent" or 会 (huì) meaning "meeting, gathering"... [more]
Ji-hae f Korean
From Sino-Korean 地 "earth; soil, ground; region" or 智 "wisdom, knowledge, intelligence" (ji), and 海 "sea, ocean" (hae).
Ji-hui f Korean
From Sino-Korean 智 "wisdom, knowledge, intelligence" and 熙 "bright, splendid, glorious".
Ji-Hyeon f & m Korean
From Sino-Korean 智 (ji) meaning "wisdom, intellect" or 志 (ji) meaning "will, purpose, ambition" combined with 賢 (hyeon) meaning "virtuous, worthy, able". Other hanja character combinations are possible.
Ji-kyeong f Korean
From Sino-Korean 智 (ji) meaning "wisdom; knowledge", 知 (ji) meaning "to know; to be aware", 支 (ji) meaning "to support, to sustain" combined with 卿 (gyeong) "noble", 敬 (gyeong) "respect, honor" or 耿 (gyeong) "bright, shining".
Ji-na f Korean
From Sino-Korean 智 "wisdom, knowledge, intelligence" and 娜 "elegant, graceful, delicate".
Jingcong f Chinese
From the Chinese 静 (jìng) meaning "quiet, still, gentle" and 聪 (cōng) meaning "intelligent, clever, bright".
Jinghui f & m Chinese
From Chinese 静 (jìng) meaning "quiet, still, gentle", 晶 (jīng) meaning "clear, crystal", 精 (jīng) meaning "essence, spirit", 景 (jǐng) meaning "scenery, view", or 京 (jīng) meaning "capital city" combined with 惠 (huì) meaning "favor, benefit, kindness", 慧 (huì) meaning "intelligent, wise" (which is usually only feminine), 绘 (huì) meaning "painted", or 辉 (huī) meaning "brightness".
Jinji f Korean
Combination of Hanja Characters "珍" meaning "Precious", "Valuable", "Rare", and "智" meaning "Wisdom", "Intellect". It also means "Serious".
Jîr m Kurdish
Means "wise" in Kurdish.
Ji-seo f & m Korean
From Sino-Korean 智 (ji) "wisdom, knowledge, intelligence" and 瑞 (seo) meaning "felicitous omen, auspicious".
Ji-seol f Korean
From Sino-Korean 智 "wisdom, knowledge, intelligence" or 志 "purpose, will, determination" (ji), and from Chinese-Korean 설, also spelled 薛 or 偰 in hanja and 雪 in Chinese “snow” (seol).
Ji-seon f & m Korean
Combination of a ji hanja, like 智 meaning "wisdom, intelligence," 志 meaning "aim, goal; mind, heart" or 趾 meaning "step, pace," and a seon hanja, such as 善 meaning "good, nice," 誠 meaning "sincerity; honesty, truth" or 宣 meaning "giving; mercy, kindness."
Jiseong f Korean
From Sino-Korean 智 (ji) "wisdom, knowledge, intelligence" and 聖 "holy, sacred; sage".
Ji-suk f Korean
From Sino-Korean 智 "wisdom, knowledge, intelligence" and 淑 "good, pure, virtuous, charming".
Ji-tae m Korean
From Sino-Korean 智 (ji) meaning "wisdom, intellect, reason" combined with 泰 (tae) meaning "peaceful, calm, peace, easy, Thailand, extreme, excessive, great". Other hanja combinations are possible... [more]
Ji-ung m Korean
From Sino-Korean 智 "wisdom, knowledge, intelligence" and 雄 "male of species; hero; manly".
Jiyul f & m Korean
From Sino-Korean 智 (ji) meaning "wisdom, intellect" or other hanja characters with the same pronunciation.... [more]
Jomantas m Lithuanian
The first element of this name is derived from the Lithuanian verb joti meaning "to ride horseback". The second element is either derived from Lithuanian mantus meaning "intelligent" (see Daumantas) or from Lithuanian manta meaning "property, estate" as well as "wealth, riches, fortune".
Jóndís f Icelandic
Combination of Jón and the Old Norse name element dís "goddess; woman, lady; sister" or dis "wise woman, seeress; woman, virgin".
Jordis f German (Rare), Norwegian (Archaic)
German variant of Jördis and Norwegian variant of Hjørdis as well as a Norwegian combination of the name element jor, derived from either Old Norse jǫfurr "chief, king" or jǫfur-r "wild boar" (which later became a poetic word for "chief, king"), and the name element dis, derived from either Old Norse dís "female deity; woman, lady" or dis "wise woman, seeress; woman, virgin".
Jouken m Japanese
From Japanese 常 (jou) meaning "constancy, continuance" combined with 賢 (ken) meaning "intelligence". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Junhui m & f Chinese
From Chinese 俊 (jùn) meaning "talented, handsome", 军 (jūn) meaning "army", or 君 (jūn) meaning "king, ruler" combined with 辉 (huī) meaning "brightness", 晖 (huī) meaning "light, bright, radiant", 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent", or 徽 (huī) meaning "emblem, badge, crest"... [more]
Kaalam m Cebuano
Means "wisdom" in Cebuano.
Kʼarooyye m & f Sidamo
Means "wise, clever" in Sidama.
Katsuaki m Japanese
From Japanese 佳 (ka) meaning "excellent, beautiful, good, pleasing, skilled", 嘉 (ka) meaning "applaud, praise, esteem, happy, auspicious", 活 (katsu) meaning "lively, resuscitation, being helped, living", 健 (katsu) meaning "healthy, strong", 賢 (katsu) meaning "intelligent, wise, wisdom, cleverness", 克 (katsu) meaning "overcome, kindly, skillfully", 勝 (katsu) meaning "victory, win, prevail, excel", 捷 (katsu) meaning "victory, fast", 晶 (katsuaki) meaning "sparkle, clear, crystal", 松 (katsuaki) meaning "pine tree", 礁 (katsuaki) meaning "reef, sunken rock", 雄 (katsu) meaning "hero, manly" or 剋 (katsu) meaning "victory", 津 (tsu) meaning "haven, port, harbor, ferry" combined with 明 (aki) meaning "bright, light", 秋 (aki) meaning "autumn", 彰 (aki) meaning "patent, clear", 璃 (aki) meaning "glassy, lapis lazuli", 晋 (aki) meaning "advance", 顕 (aki) meaning "appear, existing", 昌 (aki) meaning "prosperous, bright, clear", 陽 (aki) meaning "light, sun, male", 亮 (aki) meaning "clear, help", 晃 (aki) meaning "clear", 商 (aki) meaning "make a deal, selling, dealing in, merchant", 昭 (aki) meaning "shining, bright", 章 (aki) meaning "badge, chapter, composition, poem, design", 朗 (aki) meaning "bright, clear" or 彬 (aki) meaning "refined, gentle"... [more]
Katsuhide m Japanese
From 筈⁠ (kachi, katsu, yahazu, hazu) meaning “notch of an arrow, nock” combined 英 (hide, ei) meaning "wisdom, brilliance" or 秀 (hide) meaning "excellent, outstanding"... [more]
Kazu m & f Japanese
From 数 (kazu) meaning "number, amount." Other kanji used in relation include 和 meaning "sum," 計 meaning "measurement, weighing," 知 meaning "wisdom" or any kanji referring to numbers, such as 一 meaning "one," 二 meaning "two" or 五 meaning "five." It can also be written as a combination of a ka kanji, like 佳 meaning "beautiful, good," 嘉 meaning "praise, esteem" or 花 meaning "flower," and a zu kanji, e.g. 寿 meaning "congratulations; longevity."... [more]
Kazuharu m Japanese
From 計 (kazoeru, kei, kai) meaning "plan, total, -meter (measuring device)", 壱 (kazu, ichi) meaning "number one", or 知 (kazu, chi, tomo) meaning "wisdom" combined with 春 (haru, shun) meaning "spring", 榛 (haru, hari, saibari) meaning "Asian haazel", 遥 (haru, haruka) meaning "distant, remote, far away"... [more]
Kazunori m Japanese
From 計 (kazoeru, kei, kai) meaning "plan, total, -meter (measuring device)", 壱 (kazu, ichi) meaning "number one", or 知 (kazu, chi, tomo) meaning "wisdom" combined with 儀 (nori) meaning "ceremony, rites", 憲 (nori) meaning "law" or 典 (nori) meaning "rule, ceremony"... [more]