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Irish Baby Names and Meanings

If you are of the Irish heritage and looking for Irish names, look no further. We have a great selection of baby names to help you pick just the right name.

Irish Names

Akaisha – the akaisha flower
Bridget, Brit – Strong
Ciannait – ancient
Ciar – saint’s name
Conroy – Wise Man
Gale – stranger
Galvin – sparrow
Gannon – fair-complexioned
Kacey – Eagle-Eyed
Keara – from a saint’s name
Kerri – Dark-Haired
Laoghaire – calf herder, a shepard
Liadan – grey lady
Liam – unwavering protector
Mac son of
Moira – bitter; great
Moriarty – sea warrior
Muriel – myrrh; sea-bright; angel of June
Nevan – holy, little saint
Quigley – Maternal Side
Quinlan – well-shaped, athletic
Shamus – Supplanter
Shane – God is gracious
Shanessa – God is gracious
Shannon – wise one, river name
Shea – hawk-like, stately
Sheena – God’s gracious gift
Sheridon – wild one
Sinead – gracious
Torrence – Like a Tall Tower
Uilliam – Form of William
Uistean – Intelligent

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Italian Names and Baby Name Meanings

If you are looking for a list of Italian names or baby names, we have put together a nice list from which to choose. You will see the meaning directly beside the name below:

Italian Names and Meanings

Andria – love, joy
Bambi – child
Belinda – beautiful snake
Belladonna – beautiful woman
Bianca – white
Caprice – fanciful, unpredictable
Carlotta – Form of Charlotte
Dante – lasting
Delanna – soft as wool
Donata – gift from god
Donna – lady
Esta – from the east
Farfalla – butterfly
Fiorenza – flower
Giacinta – hyacinth
Gianina – god is gracious
Giovanni – Form of John
Mariabella – my beautiful Mary
Mario, Marius – Form of Marius
Mia – mine
Napoleon – lion of the woods; from the city of Naples
Neroli – orange blossom
Nino – God is gracious
Pancrazio – supreme ruler, all powerful
Prima – first one
Primo – first one
Quorra – heart
Rocco – rest
Romana – from Rome
Romeo – pilgrim to Rome
Rosalia – Melody
Rose, Rosalie – Rose
Santo – a saint
Sidonia – from Sidonia
Sienna – reddish brown
Taddeo – courageous, one who praises
Tancredo – of thoughtful counsel
Tessa – countess
Trilby – one who sings musical thrills
Uberto – Form of Hubert
Ugo – Bright in mind and spirit
Venetia – from Venice
Venitia – Mercy
Zanebono – the good one
Zanipolo – little gift of God
Zola – ball of earth

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Hindu Baby Names

We have provided you with a resource list of Hindu names to help you with your baby names process. You will also find the meaning of the name listed beside it.

Hindu Names and Meanings

Aakarshan – attraction
Abha – lustrous beauty
Abhay – a son of Dharma
Abhijit – a constellation dear to Hari
Achal – steady, mountainous
Achyuta – a name of Vishnu
Adhira – lightning
Adishree – exalted
Aditi – free and unbounded
Aditya – lord of the sun
Ahimsa – nonviolent virtue
Ajatashatru – a name of Vishnu
Ajay – unconquerable, god
Akaash – sky
Akshay – name of a God
Akuti – princess
Amal – bright, clean, pure; hope, wish, dream
Amandeep – light of peace
Amar – forever
Ambar – sky
Amberley – the sky
Ambika – goddess of destruction
Amit – endless
Amita – without limits
Amrit – nectar
Amrita – immortality
Amulya – priceless
Anand – bliss, happiness
Angada – a son of Lakshmana
Anika – very beautiful, graceful
Anjuman – a party place (mehfil)
Annapurna – one of the Hindu Goddesses
Anniruddha – son of Pradyummna
Anoop – incomparable, the best
Anuradha – a bright star
Anusree – pretty
Aolani – Cloud from Heaven
Aparna – same as Parvati
Arjun – one of the Pandavas
Aruna – radiance
Asha – hope, life
Ashish – blessings
Ashwin – strong horse
Asija – a great sage, brother of Brihaspati
Askini – daughter of Prajapati Virat
Asmita – pride
Asuman – lord of vital breaths
Asvathama – sun of drona
Asvin – (Nasatya and Dasra) gods of medicine
Athalia – God is exalted, the lord is mighty
Atharvan – knower of the Arthara vedas
Atmaja – daughter
Atmajyoti – light of Atma
Atman – the self
Avanti – ancient Malwa
Avasa – independent
Ayushmati – person who has a long life
Baka – crane
Balavan – powerful
Bali – Mighty warrior
Bansari – Bansuri
Bel – sacred wood apple tree
Bhoomi – earth
Bhrigu – a Prajapati
Bhudev – lord of the earth
Bina – a musical instrument, intelligence
Chaitra – aries sign
Chander – moon
Chane – name of a god, dependability
Chhaya – shadow
Chitra – portrait
Dahana – a Rudra
Damini – lightning
Darshan – a god’s name
Dattatreya – a son of Atri, a god
Deepika – a little light
Devaki – black, mother of Krishna
Devarsi – sage of the Devas
Devi – resides in heaven
Dhananjay – Arjuna
Dharuna – a rishi
Dhatri – a son of Vishnu, Lakshmi
Dilip – a king, ancestor of Rama
Divya – heavenly, brilliant
Drisana – daughter of the sun
Dristi – sight, a form of the Devi
Duranjaya – a heroic son
Durga – unreachable
Durjaya – difficult to conquer
Ekachakra – son of Kashyapa
Eknath – poet, saint
Elina – pure, intelligent
Falgun – month in the Hindu calendar
Gajendra – elephant king
Ganesa – good luck
Ganesh – a Hindu God
Gauri – yellow
Gayatri – mother of the Vedas
Gopal – Lord Krishna
Harsh – joy
Hastin – elephant
Hema – snow, himalayas
Hinda – female deer
Inayat – kindness
Indira – India
Indra – God of rain and thunder
Indrina – deep
Ira – watchful, descendant
Iravan – son of Arjuna/Uloopi
Isha – one who protects
Ishana – rich
Jafar – little stream
Jaina – good character
Jaya – name of a God, victory
Jayani – a sakti of Ganesha
Jayant – victorious, a Rudra
Jayne – victorious
Jeevan – life
Jimuta – one of 108 names of the Sun God
Jivana – one of 108 names of the Sun God
Jivin – to give life
Jyoti – light
Kajal – eyeliner
Kala – time, black
Kalidas – the poet, musician
Kalkin – tenth incarnation of God Vishnu
Kamadev – god of love
Kamakshi – a Devi, same as Lalita
Kamal – lotus flower, name of a God
Kamna – desire
Kanak – gold
Kanchana – a celestial Apsara, gold
Kantha – name of a God
Kapil – name of a rishi
Karka – crab
Kartikeya – Subramanyam, Skanda, son of Shiva and Parvati
Kaveri – sacred river of India
Kavi – poet
Kavindra – mighty poet
Kavita – poem
Kedar – mountain lord, powerful
Kerani – sacred bells
Keshav – Krishna’s name
Kimatra – seduce
Kintan – wearing a crown
Kiran – ray
Kirit – crown, tiara
Kirti – fame, a form of the Devi
Kripa – has a twin sister Kripi
Kriti – a work of art
Kshama – forgiveness, patience, a form of the Devi
Kusagra – a king
Kush – son of Rama
Lakshman – brother of Rama
Lakshya – target
Lalasa – love
Lavani – grace
Lolaksi – a sakti of Ganesha
Madhav – Krishna
Madhu – honey
Madhur – sweet
Madhusudhana – Krishna
Mahabala – strength
Mahavira – son of Priyavrata
Maitreya – disciple of sage Parasara
Maitryi – friendship
Malati – small fragrant flower
Maliha – strong, beautiful
Malina – tower, dark
Mamta – mother’s love for child, wife of sage Asija
Mandara – mythical tree
Mandeep – light of heart
Mandhatri – prince
Manisha – sharp intellect, genius, sagacity
Marisa – mother of Daksa
Markandeya – a sage
Matanga – sage, advisor to Devi Lalita
Matangi – a Devi
Matrika – mother, name of goddess
Maya – divine creative forse in everything
Mayon – the black God
Medha – intelligence, a form of the Devi
Meena – precious stone
Meghana – raincloud
Mehul – A derivative of Mukul
Mela – religious gathering
Mena – mother of Menaka
Menaka – celestial damsel
Mesha – ram, born under the sign of Aries
Mitali – friend
Mohan – charming
Mohini – most beautiful
Mukta – means a pearl in Telugu
Naina – eyes
Namdev – poet, saint
Nandin – the delightful, follower of Shiva
Narayana – Vishnu
Narmada – name of a river
Narsi – poet, saint
Nartana – makes others dance
Neel – blue
Neelam – sapphire
Neerja – lotus flower
Neha – rain
Nidra – a form of the Devi
Nihar – mist, fog, dew
Niju – Pansophist
Nilini – perpetuator of the Kuru race
Nimai – name of Lord Krishna
Niraj – lotus flower
Niramitra – son of pandava Sahadeva
Nirvana – deep silence, ultimate bliss
Nisha – night
Nishad – the musical note Ni
Nitara – deeply rooted
Nitya – goddess Parvati
NityaSundara – good-looking
Niyati – fate
Padma – Goddess Lakshmi
Pandita – scholar
Pankaj – lotus flower
Paramartha – great entity
Paras – touchstone
Parnika – auspicious Apsara
Parnita – auspicious Apsara
Parth – A name given to Arjun by Lord Krishna
Partha – A name given to Arjun by Lord Krishna
Parthivi – the Goddess Sita
Parvani – full moon
Parvati – the Goddess Sarasvati
Parveen – star
Payal – anklet
Phoolan – flower
Pivari – a wife of Sukha
Piyali – tree
Pooja – prayer
Prabha – lustrous
Prabhakar – cause of lustre
Prabhati – morning
Pradeep – light
Pradeepta – glowing
Pragati – progress
Pragya – wisdom
Prama – knowing truth
Pramada – woman
Pramsu – A scholar
Pranati – prayer
Pranav – OM
Pranay – love, romance
Prapti – gain
Prasata – father of Draupad
Prashanti – peace
Prassana – cheerful
Pratik – symbol
Pratima – image
Praveen – proficient
Preeti – love
Prem – love
Preyasi – beloved
Prita – dear one
Prithu – first Ksatriya, son of Vena
Priti – satisfaction, renowned wife of Pulastya/Sukha
Pritika – beloved
Privrata – son of Satarupa
Priya – loved one, darling
Pundarik – white in colour
Purujit – conqueror of many
Purvaja – elder sister
Pusan – a sage
Pusti – nourishment, a form of the Devi, wife of Ganapati
Radhika – a form of the Devi, 5th Sakti, wife of Krishna
Raivata – a Manu
Rajendra – God
Ram – Lord Rama
Ramanuja – a saint
Ramya – elegant, beautiful
Rani – a queen
Rantidev – devotee of Narayana
Rati – a Devi
Ratri – night
Ravi – benevolent, sun God
Rekha – straight line
Reshma – silky
Revati – wife of Balarama
Riddhi – Siddhi will follow
Rina – queen
Rishab – the musical note Re
Rohana – sandalwood
Rohit – red color
Roshni – light
Rudrani – a wife of Shiva
Sachchit – Truth, Consciousness
Sachi – bliss-child; wife of Indra
Sagar – king
Sagara – ocean
Sahadev – prince
Saheli – friend
Sahen – falcon
Sahib – sir
Sahiba – lady
Sahila – guide
Sajili – decorated
Sajni – beloved
Sakti – energy, goodness
Saloni – dear, beautiful
Samir – wind
Sampriti – attachment
Samudra – lord of the ocean
Sanchay – collection
Sandeep – Rishi (Sega of Gods), named after Sandipani Rishi
Sandya – sunset time, name of a God
Sangita – musical
Sanjna – wife of the Sun
Sanjula – beautiful
Sapna – dream
Sarasvati – a Goddess
Sarika – thrush
Sarisha – charming
Sarita – stream, river
Sarmistha – a daughter of Vrsaparvan
Sarngin – name of God Vishnu
Sarojin – lotus-like
Saryu – A river in Ramayana
Satayu – brother of Amavasu and Vivasu
Satruijt – a son of Vatsa
Satyavati – mother of Vyasa
Saunak – boy sage
Savarna – daughter of the ocean
Savita – sun
Savitri – a form of the Devi, 4th Sakti
Seema – symbol
Sesha – serpent who symbolizes time
Sevati – white rose
Sevita – beloved
Shaili – style
Shamita – peacemaker
Shanata – peaceful
Shashi – the moon, moonbeam
Shashwat – ever lasting
Sheetal – cool
Shiv – Lord Shiva
Shreya – auspicious
Shri – lustre
Shrijani – creative
Shruti – hearing
Siddhi – then you must have a Riddhi
Simoni – obedient
Simran – God’s Gift
Singh – lion
Smita – smiling
Smriti – recollection, a form of the Devi
Somatra – excelling the moon
Sona – gold
Sonakshi – golden eye
Sonal – golden
Sonika – golden
Sraddha – faith, a wife of Shiva
Subhadra – a wife of Arjuna
Subhaga – a fortunate person
Subhuja – auspicious Apsara
Sudesha – a son of Krishna
Sudeva – good Deva
Sudevi – wife of Krishna
Sukarman – reciter of 1000 Samhitas
Sukumar – tender
Sumadhur – very sweet
Sumantu – Atharva Veda was assigned to him
Sunita – a daughter of Dharma
Suparna – leafy
Suprabha – radiant
Supriya – Su means good and “Priya” means “loved one”
Surabhi – wish-yielding cow
Suravinda – a beautiful Yaksa
Surotama – auspicious Apsara
Surya – the sun
Sushanti – peace
Sushmita – smiling
Susila – wife of Krishna, clever in amorous sciences
Suvrata – a child of Daksa
Swarupa – truth
Taksa – a son of Bharata
Tara – rocky hill, tower
Thaman – name of a god
Trishna – thirst, a form of the Devi
Tulasi – a Devi
Tusti – peace, happiness, a for of the Devi
Uma – nation, mother, horse
Unnati – progress
Upendra – an element
Urjavaha – of the Nimi dynasty
Urmila – wife of Lakshmana
Urvasi – most beautiful of Apsaras
Uttam – 3rd Manu
Uttara – mother of Pariksit
Vairaja – son of Virat
Vaninadh – Husband of Saraswati (the goddess of knowledge)
Variya – excellent one
Varsha – rain
Varun – lord of the waters
Varuni – a goddess
Vasanta – spring
Vasava – Indra
Vasavi – mentaldaughter of the Pitrs
Vasuman – born of fire
Vasumati – apsara of unequalled splendour
Vedanga – vedas
Vidvan – scholar
Vidya – wisdom, knowledge
Vikas – progress
Vikram – glorious king
Vimala – pure, sakti of the Gayatri Devi
Vinata – humble, mother of Garuda
Vinay – good behaviour
Vinaya – good behaviour
Virat – supreme being
Visala – celestial Apsara
Visvajit – one who conquers the universe
Visvakarman – architect, son of Yogasiddha
Visvayu – brother of Amavasuand Satayu
Vivatma – universal soul
Vrinda – virtue and strength
Yaksha – a sister of Daksha
Zev – deer, wolf

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German Names – Meanings

Finding a name with a certain Heritage has become part of the baby naming experience. Here you will find a list of German names and their meanings to help you select just the right name for your baby.

German Baby Names

Abelard – resolute, keeper of the abbey larder
Adalgisa – noble hostage
Adalgiso – noble hostage
Adalia – refuge of God, just, noble one
Adelbert – famous for nobility
Adelfried – who protects the descendants
Adelina – noble
Adelino – noble
Adelmo – noble protector
Ademaro – glorious in battle
Adler – eagle
Adolfina – noble wolf, noble hero
Adolph – noble wolf, noble hero
Agneta – pure
Ahren – eagle
Alaric – noble ruler
Albert – noble and bright
Alberta – noble and brigt
Aldous – old wealthy
Alger – noble warrior
Alice – noble, truth
Alphonse – noble estate, eager
Amara – bitter, eternal, immortal, steadfast, beloved
Ancel – diety, servent, divine Helmt
Antje – grace
Arabelle – beautiful eagle
Arnold – eagle, powerful
Aubrey – elf rule
Ava – a bird
Baldwin – bold friend
Barend – bear
Bergen – mountain dweller
Berit – bright, glorious
Bernadette – bold as a bear
Bernard – bold as a bear
Berta – glorious, learning
Bertram – bright
Bingham – kettle-shaped hollow
Blaz – unwavering protector
Bluma – a flower, bloom
Brandeis – dweller on a burned clearing
Burke – birch tree
Callan – chatter
Carleigh – freeholder
Caroline – strong, melody, song
Cecania – free
Chay – man
Chloris – pale
Clay – adhere, mortal
Conrad – brave counsel
Cort – bold
Dagmar – joyous day, bright, joy of the Danes
Dagna – a splendid day
Dagobert – shining sun
Dame – lady
Derek – ruler
Dieter – the people’s ruler
Dustin – valiant fighter, dark stone
Dutch – the German
Ebba – strength, return of the tide
Eberhard – strong wild boar
Edwin – prosperous friend, heir’s axe
Edwina – prosperous friend, heir’s axe
Egbert – sword, famous, shiny
Egmont – weapon, defender
Eldwin – old friend
Elisabeth – God’s oath
Ellery – one who lives near the elder tree, cheerful
Emery – ruler of work, powerful home
Emil – industrious, to emulate
Emily – industrious, eager
Emma – universal, all-embracing
Erika – ever-powerful
Ernest – earnest, vigorous
Ernestine – earnest, vigorous
Faiga – a bird
Ferdinand – courageous traveler
Frederick – peaceful ruler
Frederika – peaceful ruler
Fremont – guardian of freedom
Frieda – peace, joy
Galiana – Supreme One
Garin – warrior
Geert – brave strength
Gerard – spear-brave
Gerda – protection
Giselle – a pledge
Gretchen – little pearl
Hackett – little woodsman
Hahn – rooster
Hank – ruler of an estate
Hastings – swift one
Heidi – noble, kind
Heller – the sun
Helmuth – helmet, protector, courage
Henrietta – ruler of the home
Henry – ruler of the home
Herman – man of the army
Idonia – industrious
Ilse – Short for Elizabeth
Imre – great king
Jarvia – spear-keen
Jarvinia – keen intelligence
Jenell – knowledge, understanding, kindness
Johann – God’s gracious gift
Kasch – like a blackbird
Kay – rejoicer; fort
Kellen – swamp
Kiefer – barrel-maker
Lamar – land
Lance – knight’s attendant; land
Lancelot – Land
Lear – of the meadow
Leonard – lion-hearted
Leonard, Leo, Leon – Bold Lion
Leopold – bold leader
Leopolda – bold leader
Leyna – little angel
Liese – beloved by God
Lorelei – from the Rhine River
Loring – Famous in War
Lorraine – where Lothar dwells
Louis – famed warrior
Louis, Lewis – Warrior
Louise – warrior maiden
Luther – warrior
Madison – son of a mighty warrior; son of Maud
Mallory – army counseler, without good fortune
Manfred – man of peace
Marlene – child of light, bitter
Mathilda – battle maiden, strength
Maud – strength in battle
Mayer – farmer; greater; bringer of light
Merrill – famous; of the sea
Meyer – a farmer
Millicent – industrious, strength
Minna – love; mother; bitterness
Morgen – morning
Nevin – worshiper; middle; nephew
Nixie – water sprite
Norbert – blond hero
Norberta – blond hero
Nordica – from the north
Odelia – little wealthy one; praise God
Odell – little wealthy one; ode; otter
Olinda – protector of property
Omar – first son, disciple; gifted speaker; famous
Orlantha – from the land
Otis – acute; wealthy
Penrod – esteemed commander
Pepin – perseverance
Raymond – worthy protector
Raynard – brave one; mighty army
Redmond – adviser
Richard – powerful ruler; brave one
Richelle – powerful ruler; brave one
Ring – a ring
Ritter – knight
Roderica – famous one
Roderick – famous one
Roger – famous spearman, quiet
Roland – from the famous land
Roth – red-haired
Rudolph – wolf
Schmetterling – butterfly
Senta – assistant
Serilda – armed maiden of war
Sonnenschein – sunshine
Stein – stone
Strom – stream; tree
Tab – briliant, drummer
Theobold – the boldest
Ula – sea jewel, inherited estate
Ulbrecht – Form of Albert
Ulrika – wolf ruler
Ulva – Wolf
Unna -Woman
Uta – fortunate maid of battle
Varick – Protecting Ruler
Verner – Defending Army
Vid – sylvan man
Vilhelm – Form of William
Viveka – little woman, of the strong fortress
Waggoner – Wagon Maker
Walter – powerful warrior, rule amry
Wanda – wanderer
Warner – defending army
Warren – watchman, game keeper, enclosure, from La Varenne
Yale – one who pays or produces, corner of land
Yohann – Form of Johan
Zelda – gray warrior
Zelig – the blessed one
Zelinda – shield of victory
Zelma – Form of Selma

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French Baby Names

Database for French names mentioned below. We have meanings to go with the name when looking for French baby names.

French Names and Meaning

Adora – beloved one
Alavda – lark
Aleron – knight armor
Algernon – mustachioed
Amarante – flower name
Ancel – diety, servent, divine Helmt
Andrew – manly, valiant, courageous
Angevin – angel of wine
Armand – of the army
Audric – old and wise rule
Babette – stranger,lovely
Bailey – bailiff, fortification, able
Bari – spear thrower, son of Harry, marksman
Barry – spear thrower, son of Harry, Marksman
Bayard – bay horse, red-brown hair
Beau – handsome, beautiful
Beaumont – from the beautiful mountain
Bebe – baby
Bedelia – strength
Bellamy – handsome friend
Belle – beautiful
Belle, Bella – Beautiful
Berenger – courage of a bear
Boden – herald
Bogart – strong as a bow
Bonamy – good friend
Boswell – forested town
Boyce – woodland
Bret – Native of Brittany
Briand – castle
Brie – region in France
Brier – heather
Bruce – thicket, woodlands
Byron – from the cottage, bear
Cable – rope
Campbell – beautiful field
Carel – strong
Caresse – beloved
Carissa – Tender Touch
Caron – pure
Carrie, Caroline – Song of Joy
Case – chest
Chancellor – secretary
Chandler – candle maker
Chanel – canal
Chaney – oak-wood
Chantal – a song, stony place
Chapin – clergyman
Charlene – Small Beauty
Charlotte – petite and feminine
Chase – hunter
Cheney – from the oak forest
Cheryl – beloved, dear
Chevalier – knight, chase, hunt
Ciel – from heaven
Corbin – raven, black hair
Crescent – one who creates
Cyprien – cypriot
Dacio – from arcy
Darell – Beloved
Dartagnan – leader
Deja – before
Delano – of the night
Delmar – Mariner
Demi – half, small
Destinee – destiny
Destry – war horse
Diamanta – like a diamond
Dominique – Belonging to God
Donatien – gift
Doreen – golden
Dori – Golden-Haired
Drew – sturdy, vision
Egil – the edge or point, a sting
Elaine – light
Elise – Form of Elizabeth
Elita – special one
Eliza – The Chosen
Elle – woman, girl
Eloise – intelligent, smart
Etienne – Estienne, Ettie, Etta
Fantine – childlike
Fawne – young deer
Faye – fairy
Fayme – held in high esteem
Felicite – fortunate
Flannery – sheet of metal, flat land
Fleur – Flower
Forest – out of the woods
Foster – forest keeper
Frank – Free
Franklin – free man
Fraser – strawberry
Frasier – Strawberry
Gareth – gentle; enclosure; watchful
Garland – wreath
Gay – merry
Gaye – Lighthearted
Gaylord – brave strength
Geneva – juniper berry
Genevieve – white wave
Germain – from Germany; bud
Ghislaine – sweet pledge
Granville – from the big town
Grosvenor – Mighty Huntsman
Guy – guide; wood or wide
Hamlin – little home-lover
Harcourt – Residence Name
Iolanthe – violet
Jaimie – I love
Jamari – warrior
Javier – January, enlightened
Jean – God is gracious
Jeanne – Form of Joan
Jenay – name of a plant
Jolie – pretty, merry
Lacy – place name
Lance – knight’s attendant; land
Laverna – Vernal or Springlike
Laverne – from the alder grove, spring-like
Leala – loyal one
Leroy – the king
Liana – vine, to bind; youth
Linette – linnet bird, flaxen
Linus – flaxen-haired
Lionel – young lion
Lyle – island
Mabel – my fair maid; lovely
Macy – from Matthew’s land; club
Magnolia – a flower
Mala – bad one; meeting hall
Marcel – little hammer
Margot – Variant of Margaret
Marguerite – Pearl
Marian – Form of Mary
Marianne – little Mary
Marie – Form of Mary
Marjorie – pearl
Marlon – little hawk
Marshall – keeper of the horses; steward
Marvelle – miracle
Maslin – little twin
Mason – stoneworker
Maurice – moorish; dark; moor land
Mercy, Merci – Compassionate
Michelle – Feminine of Michael
Mignon – dainty, petite
Montague – steep mountain
Montgomery – mountain hunter
Mortimer – still water
Musetta – a ballad
Neville – from the new farmland
Noel – Christmas
Noelle – Born on Christmas
Norman – man from the north
Norris – Caretaker
Odelette – Little Song
Odetta – melody
Odette – happy home
Odil – rich
Olive – kind one; olive tree, peace
Oliver – kind one; olive tree, peace
Orane – rising
Oriel – golden, angel of destiny
Orville – from the golden village
Page – young attendant
Pansy – thought
Papillon – butterfly
Pascal – born at Easter
Pascale – born at Easter
Percival – pierce the veil
Percival, Percy – The Valley-Piercer
Pierre – Form of Peter
Porter – gatekeeper, carrier
Prewitt – valiant one
Purvis – provide
Quennel – dweller by the oak tree
Quennell – Small Oak
Questa – Searcher
Quincy – estate belonging to Quintus
Quiterie – tranquil
Raissa – thinker; rose
Rance – a kind of Belgian marble
Ranger – dweller in the field
Ray – kingly
Remy – from Rheims
Riva – river
Rochelle – from the little rock
Roslin – little red-haired one
Roy – regal one, red
Ruby – red gem
Rush – red-haired
Russel – red-haired; fox-like
Sargent – officer, to serve
Searlait – petitet
Seaton – from Baron’s estate; sea town
Sennett – wise one
Seymour – marshy land near the sea; taylor
Shannelle – channel
Shantay – enchanted
Sigourney – daring king
Sinclair – Saint Clair
Sinjon – Saint John
Solange – rare juwel
Soleil – sun
Sumner – summoner
Sydney – from city of St. Denis
Talbot – reward
Tayce – silence
Taylar – to cut
Tempest – storm
Tiffany – appearance of God
Tracy – path, road
Travis – crossing
Travis, Travers – At the Crossing
Troilus – place name
Troy – place name
Tyson – son of a German, son of Ty
Vachel – cow tender
Vail – from the valley
Valeray – valor, strong
Valerie – valor, strong
Vallis – From Wales
Varden – from the green hill
Vardon – Green Knoll
Vedette – Watch Tower
Verney – Alder Grove
Vernon – alder tree, springlike
Voletta – The Veiled
Warren – watchman, game keeper, enclosure, from La Varenne
Yvonne – Young Archer

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Chinese Baby Names

Below we have a list of Chinese names to help you with naming your baby. Chinese baby names and meanings are listed beside each name.

Chinese Names and Meaning

An – Chinese: Peace. Vietnamese: Safety
Bo -Old Norse: A householder. Chinese: Precious
Chan – A Chinese clan name
Chen – Great or vast
Chung – The wise one
Chow – Summer
Guan-yin -The goddess of mercy
Ho – Goodness
Hua – A flower
Hsin – After an ancient dynasty
Jin – Chinese: Golden. Korean: A jewel
Jun – The truth
Li – Strength
Lian – A graceful willow
Liane – Bond, willow
Lien – A lotus
Manchu – Pure
Mee – Beautiful
Ming – After a dynasty
Qing – Blue
Quon – Bright
Shen – A deep thinker
Sun – Chinese: Bending, or decreasing. Korean: Goodness
Tao – Long life
Ushi – Ox
Wang – Kingly
Wen – Cultured, or ornamental
Xiang – Fragrant
Xin – Beautiful
Yuan – The original
Zan – Praise

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African Baby Names

Are you looking for African Names or baby names? Here, we have the name and meaning to help you with your baby name decisions.

African Names and Meaning

Aba – born on Thursday
Abeni – Girl prayed for
Abiba – child born after grandmother died
Aissa – grateful
Aitan – fights of possession
Arziki – prosperity
Baako – first born
Caimile – name from a proverb
Catava – name from a proverb
Chata – an ending
Chiamaka – God is splendid
Chike – power of god
Chipo – gift
Dakarai – happiness
Ebere – mercy
Essien – sixth-born son
Faizah – victorious
Faraji – consolation
Femi – love me
Fola – honour
Gamba – warrior
Habika – sweetheart
Halima – gentle
Harith – cultivator
Ibeamaka – the agnates are splendid
Isoke – satisfying gift
Jabari – brave, fearless
Jayvyn – light spirit
Jelani – mighty
Jendayi – give thanks
Juma – born on a Friday
Kadija – the prophet’s wift
Kambo – must work for everything
Kanene – a little thing in the eye is big
Kapera – this child, too, will die
Karimah – generous
Kasinda – born to a family with twins
Keisha – favourite
Kesia – Favourite
Kesia – Favourite
Lakeesha – Variant of Leticia
Lateefah – gentle, pleasant
Limber – joyfulness
Mablevi – do not deceive
Maizah – discerning
Malika – queen, princess
Mandisa – sweet
Marjani – coral
Nabelung – beautiful one
Nabulung – do not receive
Naeem – benevolent
Nailah – succeeding
Narkeasha – pretty
Obiajulu – the heart is consoled
Pemba – the force of present existence
Rashida – righteous
Razi – secret
Raziya – agreeable
Runako – handsome
Safiya – pure
Saidah – happy, fortunate
Salim – peace
Shasmecka – princess
Sibongile – thanks
Sitembile – trust
Sukutai – embrace
Sulaiman – peaceful
Tabansi – one who endures
Tabari – after famous muslim historian
Takiyah – pious, righteous
Tale – green
Tapanga – sweet
Uba – wealthy
Ulan – First-Born Twin
Yobachi – pray to God
Zabia – unknown
Zaid – increase
Zalika – well born
Zareb – Protector
Zarina – golden
Zina – name

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Biblical Baby Names

Names from the Bible can have a special meaning for many parents and parents-to-be due to spiritual significance. It may be that you are seeking a biblical baby name for your child that represents a character in the Bible. Or it may be that you want your child to be encouraged by his faith as a Christian, based on a specific character trait represented by a person in the Bible.

You’ll find both girl and boy names displayed below:

Aaron – Exalted. Aaron was the brother of Moses in the Bible
Abigail – Father’s joy
Adah – Adornment or ornament. A biblical name
Adam – A man of the red earth. According to the Bible, the first man
Adina – Slender and delicate. A biblical name
Andrew – Manly, courageous
Asher – Happy
Bartholomew – Hill, furrow
Bethany – A house of poverty. A placename from the New Testament
Beulah – The married one. Also a biblical placename
Caleb – The devoted one
Candace – Possibly meaning brilliant white or clarity. The name of several queens of Ethiopia, and mentioned in the Bible
Carmel – A garden or orchard
Damaris – Gentle. A New Testament name
Daniel – God is my judge. An Old Testament prophet
David – The beloved, the adored one. The famous Israelite king of the Bible, and the patron saint of Wales. Also see Davidson
Deborah – The bee, an industrious woman. A biblical name
Delilah – The beautiful temptress. The lover of Samson in the Bible
Dinah – Judgment. A biblical name
Elisabeth – Consecrated to God
Esther – A star. Also see Estelle, Hesper and Stella
Ethan – Firm, strong
Eve – Life-giving. Also see Evelyn
Ezra – The helper. A prophet in the Bible
Gabriel – Variation of Gabrielle, ‘God is my strength’
Gideon – The mighty warrior. A biblical name
Hannah – Favoured by God, or graceful. Also see Anne
Hiram – Exalted. A name from the Bible
Isaac – Laughter, the laughing one. The son of Abraham in the Bible
Jacob – Held by the heel
Jared – The descendant
Jemima – A dove. A biblical name
Jesse – God’s gift
Joel – Jehovah is God
Jonah – A dove. A man of peace
Joanna – God is gracious
Joseph – God shall add. The father of Jesus and husband of Mary in the Bible
Joshua – God is salvation. The biblical figure who led the Israelites to the promised land. Also see Hosea and Jesus
Judith – A woman from Judea. A name from the Bible. Also see Jodie
Keturah – Fragrant incense
Leah – The light of the sun. Also see Eileen, Elaine, Eleanor and Ellen
Lois – Agreeable. A name from the New Testament
Luke – A man from Lucania. One of Christ’s apostles, and the author of the third book of the New Testament.
Lydia – A woman from Lydia. The name has come to mean a cultured woman
Magdalene – Variation of Magdala. ‘A woman from the village of Magdala’
Mark – From Marcus, which relates to Mars, the God of war. Also see Marius and Martin
Martha – A lady. A name from the Bible
Mary – Hebrew: Bitter, as in a bitterly wanted child. Latin: The star of the sea
Matthew – A gift of God. One of the twelve apostles and the author of the first book of the New Testament. Also see Macey and Madison
Micah – A Hebrew form of Michael, mentioned in the Bible
Michal – A brook. A biblical name
Michael – Like the Lord. One of the archangels in the Bible
Miriam – A biblical name meaning bitter
Naomi – Pleasant. A biblical name
Nathan – The gift of God. A biblical prophet
Nicolas – The victory of the people
Noah – Rest, peace
Orpah – A fawn, or a lively maiden
Paul – Small. Also see Pollock
Peter – A stone or rock. One of Christ’s apostles. Also see Ferris, Parkin and Pierson
Philip – A lover of horses. One of the new testament apostles. Also see Phelps and Phillips
Rachel – A ewe. The wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph in the Bible
Rebekah – A heifer or a knotted cord. The wife of Isaac in the Bible
Reuben – Behold a son. One of Jacob’s sons in the Bible
Ruth – Beautiful and compassionate. A biblical name
Samuel – Asked of God. A name from the Bible. Also see Saul
Salome – Peace. A biblical name
Sapphira – Deep blue. A gemstone name
Sapphire – Deep blue. A gemstone name
Sarah – A princess. The wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac in the Bible
Seth – Hebrew: A biblical name meaning the appointed one. One of the sons of Adam and Eve. Indian: A bridge
Sharon – A flat plain
Simeon – The biblical form of Simon
Stephen – A crown or garland. Also see Stevenson and Stinson
Susanna – Variation of Susan, ‘A Lilly or a Rose’
Tabitha – A doe or gazelle. A biblical name. Also see Dorcas
Tamara – A palm tree
Tirzah – Pleasant
Tim – Honouring God, or honoured by God
Timothy – Honouring God, or honoured by God
Tubal – This boy’s name is used in scriptural writings. It is an alternate form of Tuval. Tubal was a granchild to Noah and Tubalcain was in the 4-5 generation after Adam, Cain’s branch of the family
Uriah – Light
Zacharias – Remembered by the Lord
Zillah – Shade or a shadow. A biblical name

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