These
names are used by Baltic peoples.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Kęsgailas m LithuanianMeans "to endure with strength" or "the strength to endure", derived from Lithuanian
kęsti meaning "to cope" as well as "to suffer, to endure, to undergo" (see
Kęstutis) combined with 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"... [
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Kęsmantas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from Lithuanian
kęsti meaning "to cope" as well as "to suffer, to endure, to undergo" (see
Kęstutis)... [
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Kęsminas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from Lithuanian
kęsti meaning "to cope" as well as "to suffer, to endure, to undergo" (see
Kęstutis)... [
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Kęstautas m LithuanianDerived from Lithuanian
kęsti meaning "to cope" as well as "to suffer, to endure, to undergo" (see
Kęstutis) combined with Baltic
tauta meaning "people, nation" (see
Vytautas).
Kęsvilas m LithuanianDerived from Lithuanian
kęsti meaning "to cope" as well as "to suffer, to endure, to undergo" (see
Kęstutis) combined with Baltic
vil meaning "hope" (see
Viltautas).
Klinta f LatvianDerived from Latvian
klints "rock; cliff". This name was used by Latvian writer Ilze Indrāne in her novel
Ūdensnesējs (1971).
Klints m Latvian (Rare)Derived from Latvian
klints "rock; cliff". In use since the late Middle Ages, this name is rare in modern times.
Klotilda f Croatian (Rare), Lithuanian, Czech (Rare), Slovak (Rare), Kashubian, Slovene, German (Bessarabian), AlbanianCroatian, Lithuanian, Czech, Slovak, Kashubian, Albanian and Slovene form of
Clotilde.
Kunotas m Lithuanian, LiteratureDerived from old Lithuanian
kunoti meaning "to fight, to battle, to combat". Also compare the modern Lithuanian noun
kūnas meaning "body".... [
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Laimantas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is either derived from the old Lithuanian particle
lai meaning "let, allow" as well as "may (it be that)" or from the Lithuanian noun
laimė meaning "luck" (see
Laima)... [
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Laimdota f Latvian, Literature, TheatreFrom Latvian
laime "joy, luck, happiness" (compare
Laima) combined with
dota "given" (from the verb
dot "to give"). This was coined in the late 19th century... [
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Laisvė f LithuanianThe name comes directly from the Lithuanian word for freedom.
Lelde f Latvian, Theatre1920s phonetic coinage which was first used in the play
Spēlēju, dancoju (1915) by Latvian poet and playwright Rainis.
Liaudas m LithuanianDerived from the Lithuanian noun
liaudis meaning "people, folk", which is etymologically related to the Germanic element
leud meaning "people" (see
Leopold and
Leutwin).... [
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Liaudgintas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from the Lithuanian noun
liaudis meaning "people, folk", which is etymologically related to the Germanic element
leud meaning "people" (see
Leopold and
Leutwin)... [
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Liaudmantas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from the Lithuanian noun
liaudis meaning "people, folk", which is etymologically related to the Germanic element
leud meaning "people" (see
Leopold and
Leutwin)... [
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Liaudminas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from the Lithuanian noun
liaudis meaning "people, folk", which is etymologically related to the Germanic element
leud meaning "people" (see
Leopold and
Leutwin)... [
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Liaudvilas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from the Lithuanian noun
liaudis meaning "people, folk", which is etymologically related to the Germanic element
leud meaning "people" (see
Leopold and
Leutwin)... [
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Liaudvydas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from the Lithuanian noun
liaudis meaning "people, folk", which is etymologically related to the Germanic element
leud meaning "people" (see
Leopold and
Leutwin)... [
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Liaugaudas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is either derived from the Lithuanian verb
liautis meaning "to stop, to cease" or from the Lithuanian noun
liaudis meaning "people, folk", which is etymologically related to the Germanic element
leud meaning "people" (see
Leopold and
Leutwin)... [
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Liaugedas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is either derived from the Lithuanian verb
liautis meaning "to stop, to cease" or from the Lithuanian noun
liaudis meaning "people, folk", which is etymologically related to the Germanic element
leud meaning "people" (see
Leopold and
Leutwin)... [
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Liaugintas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is either derived from the Lithuanian verb
liautis meaning "to stop, to cease" or from the Lithuanian noun
liaudis meaning "people, folk", which is etymologically related to the Germanic element
leud meaning "people" (see
Leopold and
Leutwin)... [
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Liesma f LatvianDirectly taken from Latvian
liesma "flame, blaze". This name was used by the Latvian poet and playwright Aspazija in her play
Ragana (1895).
Lija f LatvianOf uncertain origin and meaning. Theories include a Latvianized variant of
Lia and a direct derivation from Latvian
lija "hen-harrier; mild, soft rain".
Līksma f LatvianDerived from Latvian
līksms "jolly, merry, cheerful, happy, joyful".
Liveta f Lithuanian (Modern)Elaboration of
Livija through its short form
Liva. This name was popularised, beginning in 1993 and 1994, by pop singer and politician Liveta Kazlauskienė (1964-).
Lokys m Lithuanian (Rare)Derived from the Lithuanian noun
lokys meaning "bear". However, it should be noted that
Lokys is also the name of a river in Lithuania, which is located in the county of Kaunas. As such, it is possible that in some cases, bearers of the given name Lokys were named after the river, rather than after the animal... [
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Lūgnė f LithuanianThe name comes directly from the Lithuanian word for the nuphar plant
Maiga f Latvian, EstonianDerived from Latvian
maigs "affectionate, gentle, tender; soft, mellow, mild".
Maina f Latvian (Rare)Of debated origin and meaning. Theories include a borrowing of Swedish
Maina, a Latvianized borrowing of Finnish
Maini, a phonetic coinage based on
Aina 4 and a derivation from Latvian
mainīt "to change; to alter".
Mandravas m LithuanianDerived from
manti meaning "to think" and
dravas meaning "strong like a tree".
Mantgailas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is either derived from Lithuanian
mantus meaning "intelligent" (see
Daumantas) or from Lithuanian
manta meaning "property, estate" as well as "wealth, riches, fortune"... [
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Mantgirdas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is either derived from Lithuanian
mantus meaning "intelligent" (see
Daumantas) or from Lithuanian
manta meaning "property, estate" as well as "wealth, riches, fortune"... [
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Mantminas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is either derived from Lithuanian
mantus meaning "intelligent" (see
Daumantas) or from Lithuanian
manta meaning "property, estate" as well as "wealth, riches, fortune"... [
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Mantrimas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is either derived from Lithuanian
mantus meaning "intelligent" (see
Daumantas) or from Lithuanian
manta meaning "property, estate" as well as "wealth, riches, fortune"... [
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Mantvilas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is either derived from Lithuanian
mantus meaning "intelligent" (see
Daumantas) or from Lithuanian
manta meaning "property, estate" as well as "wealth, riches, fortune"... [
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Marga f LatvianShort form of
Margarita as well as a derivation from Latvian
margot "to glint, to twinkle".
Margiris m Lithuanian, HistoryMeaning unknown. Margiris was a legendary Lithuanian prince who defended the fort of Pilėnai in 1336.