Baby names and their meanings

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Gender:

Starting with:

Aadi – (Indian) First; most important
Aahlaad – (Indian) Delight
Aaren – (Old English) High mountain
Aaron – (Hebrew) Enlightened
Abbon – (Hebrew) Father
Abhra – (Indian) Cloud
Abi – (Turkish) Older brother
Abir – (Arabic) The fragrant one
Abjit – (Indian) Conquering water
Abongile – (Xhosa) Thankfulness
Ace – (Latin) Unity; first-rate
Adam – (Hebrew) Man of the red earth
Addison – (English) Son of Adam
Adoni – (Aboriginal) Sunset
Adrian – (Latin) Of the Adriatic. Other forms: Adrien, Arne, Arno
Agrim – (Indian) Leader
Aidan – (Irish) Little fiery one
Akhona – (Xhosa) Present
Akmal – (Indian) Complete
Aksel – (Norwegian) Father of peace
Alan – (Scottish) Handsome
Alexander – (Greek) Protector of mankind. Other forms: Alex, Xander, Zander
Ali – (Indian) Protected by God
Aloke – (Indian) Light
Amaro – (Portuguese) Dark
Amohelang – (Sesotho) Receive
Anathi – (Xhosa) They are with us
Anders – (Scandinavian) Manly; strong
Andile – (Zulu; Xhosa). They have extended; the family is growing.
Angelo – (Italian) Angel
Annan – (Celtic) From the stream
Anton – (German) Worthy of praise
Arlen – (Irish) Pledge.
Arnet – (French) Little eagle.
Aron – (Italian) Exalted.
Art – (Celtic) Rock.
Arthus – (Welsh) Bear hero.
Asanda – (Xhosa) Still increasing
Ata – (Sesotho) Multiply; increase
Ayer – (French) Heir
Badal – (Indian) Cloud or rain
Bandhu – (Indian) Friend
Bane – (Hawaiian) Long-awaited one
Barclay – (Old English) From the meadow of the birch tree
Bardo – (Aboriginal) Water
Barend – (Dutch) Firm bear
Barnum – (Old English) Stone house
Baron – (Old French) Nobleman. Other forms: Byron, Byronne
Basil – (Greek) Like a king
Basim – (Arabic) The smiling one
Bathandwa – (Xhosa) Beloved
Beacan – (Celtic) Small one
Beck – (Old English) Brook or small stream
Bedrich – (Czech) Peaceful ruler
Belen – (Greek) Arrow
Benedict – (Latin) Blessed. Other forms: Bennet, Benet
Benjamin – (Jewish) Son of the south or son of the right hand. Other forms: Benji, Benyamin, Ben, Benu
Bevis – (French) Beautiful outlook
Bheka – (African) To take care of
Bhekinkosi – (Xhosa) Look up to the Lord
Bhutana – (Xhosa) Little brother
Bingham – (Old English) Crib
Blair – (Scottish/Gaelic) From the fields
Blaz – (Old German) Unwavering protector
Bokang – (Sesotho) Praise; rejoice
Bonginkosi – (Xhosa) Thank God
Bram – (Hebrew) Father of many. Other forms: Brahm, Braem
Brendan – (Irish) Raven
Brent – (Celtic) Steep climb
Brian – (Celtic) Strong one
Bron – (Afrikaans) Source
Bryce – (Welsh) Ambitious; alert
Bud – (American) Friend
Bulelani – (Xhosa) Be thankful
Burne – (Old English) Brook
Burnum (Aboriginal) Like a spear
Buzwe – (Xhosa) Nationhood
Cade – (Welsh) Battler
Caedmon – (Irish) Wise warrior
Cailin – (Gaelic) Child
Cain – (Hebrew) Spear
Calder – (Welsh) Stream
Caleb – (Hebrew) Faithful
Calvin – (French) Little bald one. Other forms: Kalvin, Vinnie
Camden – (Gaelic) From the winding valley
Cameron – (Scottish; Gaelic) Crooked stream; crooked hill
Carl – (Dutch) Free man
Carlin – (Irish) Little champion
Carr – (Scandinivian) Marsh
Carrick – (Irish) Rock
Cassidy – (Irish) Clever, curly haired
Cavin – (Irish) Handsome
Cayo – (Latin) Happy and fun
Chad – (Old English) Warrior
Chaney – (French) Oak
Charles – (English) Strong and manly. Other forms: Charl, Chaz
Chim – (Vietnamese) Bird
Chirag – (Indian) Lamp
Christian – (Latin) A Christian. Other forms: Kristiaan, Chris, Christopher, Kris, Christoff
Clarence – (Latin) Bright
Claud – (Latin) The lame
Claus – (Dutch) Victory of the people
Conlan – (Irish) Hem
Connor – (Scottish) Wise
Constantine – (Latin) Constant; firm. Other forms: Constant, Constandt, Konstandt, Stancio
Corrin – (Irish) Spear carrier
Culver – (Old English) Dove
Cunac – (Quechua) Counsellor
Cyril – (Greek) Lordly
Dakota – (Native American) Friend
Dale – (Scandinavian) Valley
Dalumzi – (Xhosa) Home-maker
Daluxolo – (Xhosa) Peace-maker
Damian – (Greek) Tamer
Dane – (Old English) From Denmark
Daniel – (Hebrew) God is my judge. Other forms: Danny, Dan, Denny, Donny
Danior – (Old English) Born with teeth
Dara – (Cambodian) Stars
Darel – (Aboriginal) Blue sky
Darrell – (Old English) Beloved
Darren – (Irish; Gaelic) Great. Other forms: Darin, Daron, Darrien, Dorran, Dorren
Dean – (Old English) Valley; church official. Other forms: Deane, Dino, Deyn
Delano – (French) From the forest of nut trees
Delroy – (French) Son of the king
Deman – (Dutch) Manly
Demetria – (Greek) Derived from Demeter, goddess of fetility, agriculture and harvest. Other forms: Dimitria, Dimitra, Demi
Denley – (Old English) From the meadow of the valley.
Denzel – (Cornish) High stronghold.
Derain – (Aboriginal) Of the mountains.
Derby – (Gaelic) Free from envy.
Derrel – (French) The beloved one
Devi – (Breton) The adored one
Diboko – (Sesotho) Praises
Dillon – (Irish) Loyal, faithful. Other forms: Dylan, Dillyn, Dilon.
Dino – (Italian) Religious official.
Dirk – (Flemish) Ruler of the people.
Duke – (French) Leader.
Duman – (Turkish) Mist.
Dumisa – (Xhosa) Praise [in singular]
Dumisani – (Xhosa) Praise [in plural]
Eachan – (Irish) Horseman.
Eagan – (Irish) Mighty.
Earl – (Old English) Nobleman; warrior; prince. Other forms: Errol, Erroll, Erryl
Eben – (Hebrew) Rock.
Eber – (German) Courageous. Other forms: Eberhard, Evard, Everett.
Edelio – (Greek) Person who always stays young
Edmund – (English) Prosperous protector. Other forms: Edo, Edmen
Edward – (Old English) Wealthy guard. Other forms: Eddy, Eddie, Eduardo, Ned, Ted
Ekram – (Indian) Honour
Elan – (Hebrew) Tree
Eldon – (English) Holy hill
Elgin – (English) Noble
Eli – (Hebrew) The highest
Elkan – (Hebrew) God is jealous
Ellard – (German) Sacred; brave
Elmo – (Greek) Lovable; friendly
Elroy – (French) The king
Elsdon – (English) Nobleman’s hill
Elvis – (Scandinavian) Wise
Emil – (Latin) Flatterer; industrious
Emre – (Turkish) Brother
Enan – (Welsh) Hammer
Ennis – (Greek) Mine
Ennor – (Cornish) From the boundary. Other forms: Enner, Ennyr
Enoch – (Hebrew) Dedicated; consecrated
Enrique – (Spanish) Ruler of the household
Enzo – (Italian) Crowned with laurels
Eric – (Scandinavian) Ruler of all. Other forms: Erich, Erik, Eriq
Erwin – (English) Sea friend
Esihle – (Xhosa) Beautiful
Eskil – (Norwegian) God vessel
Ethan – (Hebrew) Strong, firm
Etienne – (French) Crowned
Evan – (Irish) Young warrior. Other forms: Ewan, Ewen, Owen, Van
Faber – (French) Blacksmith. Other forms: Ferrer
Fabian – (Latin) Bean grower
Fakhir – (Arabian) Excellent
Falak – (Indian) Sky
Fane – (English) Joyful; glad
Farook – (Arabic) One who can distinguish between right and wrong
Farrold – (English) Mighty traveller
Fath – (Arabic) Victor
Faust – (Latin) Lucky; fortunate
Favian – (Latin) Understanding
Faysal – (Arabic) Wise judge
Ferdinand – (German) Adventurer
Fergus – (Irish) Strong, manly
Fermin – (Spanish) Firm; strong
Fezekile – (Xhosa) ComplimentedB
Fezile – (Xhosa Accomplished
Fikile – (Xhosa) Arrived
Filbert – (English) Brilliant
Filippo – (Italian) Lover of horses
Filon – (Greek) Philosophical friend
Fineas – (Hebrew) Oracle
Fionn – (Celtic) Fair
Flavian – (Latin) Fair-haired
Floyd – (Irish) The hollow
Flynn – (Irish) Son of red-haired man
Forbes – (Irish) Prosperous
Fordel – (Gypsy) Forgiving
Forrest – (Latin) Of the forest
Foster – (Latin) Forest guardian
Franco – (Latin) Free. Other forms: Francois, Francisco, Frank, Frans
Francois – (Latin) Free man. Other forms: Franco, Franc, Frank, Franklin
Frey – (Scandinavian) Lord
Frick – (English) Bold
Fronton – (Latin) He who thinks
Fulton – (English) Field by the town
Fyodor – (Russian) Gift of god. Other forms: Theodore, Theo
Gabor – (Hugarian) God is my strength
Gabriel – (Hebrew) Devoted to God. Other forms: Gabe, Gabis, Gabrio, Gabryel
Gair – (Irish) Small
Galen – (Greek) Healer, calm
Galvin – (Irish) Sparrow
Gamal – (Arabic) Camel
Gangol – (Indian) Precious
Gannon – (Irish) Light-skinned
Garcia – (Spanish) Mighty with a spear
Garret – (English) Spear warrior. Other forms: Garreth, Garth
Gavin – (Welsh) White hawk
Gavril – (Russian) Man of God
Gcobani – (Xhosa) Be joyful
Geert – (German) Brave strength
Gelar – (Aboriginal) Brother
Geoffrey – (Old German) Peace. Other forms: Geffrey, Geoff, Jeffrey, Jeff, Jephrey, Jephry
George – (Greek) Farmer
Gerard – (French) Brave spearman. Other forms: Gerhard, Gerhardt
Gerwin – (Welsh) Fair love
Ghalib – (Indian) Excellent
Ghazi – (Arabic) Conqueror
Gilbert – (English) Brilliant pledge
Giles – (French) Goatskin shield
Gilon – (Hebrew) Circle
Gines – (Greek) He who produces life
Giri – (Indian) Mountain
Girvin – (Irish) Small and tough
Givon – (Arabic) Heights
Glenndon – (Scottish) Fortress in the glen. Other forms: Glenn, Glendin, Glen
Godwin – (English) Good friend
Gordon – (English) Triangular-shaped land
Gorman – (Irish) Small; blue-eyed
Gqibelo – (Xhosa) Last one
Grady – (Irish) Noble; illustrious
Graham – (English) Grand home. Other forms: Graeme, Grahm
Granger – (French) Farmer
Gregory – (Latin) Vigilant watchman. Other forms: Greg, Gregg
Grover – (English) Grove
Gugulethu – (Xhosa) Our pride
Gustave – (Scandinavian) Staff of the Goths. Other forms: Gustav, Gustaf, Gus
Guy – (Hebrew) Valley
Gwidon – (Polish) Life
Habib – (Arabic) Beloved
Hadden – (English) Child of the heather-filled valley
Hadi – (Arabic) Leader
Hadrian – (Swedish) Dark
Hafis – (Indian) Protected
Haines – (English) From the vine-covered cottage
Hale – (English) Safe; hero
Halen – (Swedish) Hall
Halton – (English) Estate on the hill
Hamal – (Arabic) Lamb
Hamlin – (French) Loves his home
Hanan – (Hebrew) Gracious gift of God
Hanley – (English) From the high clearing
Hans – (Scandinavian; German; Danish) God is gracious. Other forms: Hannes, Hanley, Hawes, Hayes, Yannis
Harden – (English) Valley of the hares
Harkin – (Irish) Dark red
Harold – (Scandinavian)
Harshel – (Indian) Joyful
Hasit – (Indian) Happy
Haven – (English) Safe place
Haziel – (Hebrew) Vision of God
Heathcliff – (Old English) Living by the cliff of heather. Other forms: Heath
Hector – (Greek) Steadfast
Hendrik – (Old German; English; Danish) Home ruler. Other forms: Hendrick
Henley – (English) High meadow
Henry – (German) Ruler of the household. Other forms: Henri
Herman – (Latin) Noble
Hewitt – (French) Little smart one
Hilmar – (Swedish) Famous noble
Hilton – (Old English) Hill settlement
Hlompho – (Sesotho) Respect
Ho (Chinese) Good
Hoc (Vietnamese) Studious
Hogan – (Irish; Gaelic) Youth
Homer – (Greek) Hostage
Horton (English) Garden estate
Howard – (Old English) Noble watchman
Howe – (German) High
Howell – (Welsh) Remarkable
Hu – (Chinese) Tiger
Hullen – (Mapuche) Spring
Humbert – (German) Brilliant strength
Hussain – (Indian) Thinker
Iago – (Spanish) Substitute
Iain – (Scottish) God’s gracious gift. Other forms: Ian
Iamin – (Hebrew) Right hand
Iban – (German) Glorious
Ibsen – (German) Archer’s son
Idin – (English) Pasture in the wood
Idris – (Indian) Fiery Lord
Ignatius – (Latin) Fiery, ardent
Igor – (Russian) Heroic
Iham – (Indian) Expected
Imam – (Arabic) One who believes in God
Immanuel – (German) God is with us. Other forms: Emmanuel, Manuel
Imran – (Arabic) Host
Ines – (Greek) Pure
Inger – (Scandinavian) Son’s army
Ingram – (English) Angel
Innis – (Irish) Island
Irfan – (Indian) Knowledgeable
Irving – (Irish) Handsome. Other forms: Irvin, Irwin, Irv
Isaac – (Hebrew) The laughing one
Ishmael – (Hebrew) The Lord will hear
Israel – (Hebrew) God perseveres. Other forms: Yisrael
Ivan – (Russian) Form of John
Ivo – (German) Yew wood. Other forms: Ivar, Ivor
Iye – (Native American) Smoke
Ja – (Korean) Attractive; magnetic
Jaan – (Estonian) A form of Christian
Jabir – (Arabic) The comforter
Jack – (English) God is gracious
Jacques – (French) One who supplants
Jacy – (Native American) The moon
Jadon – (Hebrew) God has heard
Jagger – (English) Carter
Jahan – (Indian) The world
Jai – (Thai) Heart. Other forms: Jay, Jaye
Jamal – (Arabic) The handsome one
James – (Hebrew) He who supplants. Other forms: Jaime, Jamie, Jimmy, Diego, Giacomo, Hamish, Seamus
Janus – (Latin) Passageway; born in January
Jareb – (Hebrew) Contending
Jarvis – (German) Skilled with a spear
Jason – (Greek) Healer. Other forms: Jathan, Jasan, Jasyn
Javier – (Portuguese) Of the new house
Jay – (French) Blue jay
Jayce – (American) Combination of the initials J and C
Jeffrey – (English) Divinely peaceful. Other forms: Jeff, Jeffery, Jeffre
Jeremiah – (Hebrew) The Lord exalts. Other forms: Jeremy, Jerry, Dermot, Dermott, Yeremiah
Jermaine – (French) Bud
Jesse – (Hebrew) Wealthy. Other forms: Jessie, Jess, Jessy
Jett – (English) Hard, black mineral
Joel – (Hebrew) God is willing
John – (Hebrew) God is gracious. Other forms: Gianni, Giovanni, Giannos, Iban, Jack, Jens, Johan, Johannes, Jovan, Jon, Sean, Shane, Zane
Jonathan – (Hebrew) Gift of God
Jongikhaya – (Xhosa) Watching over the home
Jongilanga – (Xhosa) Watching the sun
Jonginkosi – (Xhosa) Watching over the Lord
Jorge – (Spanish) A farmer
Joseph – (Hebrew) God will add. Other forms: Josie, Joza
Joshua – (Hebrew) Jehovah is salvation. Other forms: Josh, Joss, Yehoshua
Justin – (Latin) Just; righteous
Kabelo – (Sesotho) Inheritance; given
Kadar (Arabic) Powerful
Kade (Scottish) Wetlands
Kai (Hawaiian) Sea
Kamal (Arabic) Perfect
Kamohelo – (Sesotho) Acceptance; welcome
Kananelo – (Sesotho) Approval; appreciation
Kane – (Welsh) Beautiful
Karabo – (Sesotho) Answer
Katleho – (Sesotho) Success
Kayle – (Hebrew) Faithful dog. Other forms: Kaile, Kayl
Keane – (German) Bold, sharp
Keanu – (Hawaiian) Cool breeze over the mountains
Keaton – (English) Where hawks fly
Keefe – (Irish) Handsome; loved
Keegan – (Irish) Little; fiery
Keeley – (Irish) Handsome
Kekeletso – (Sesotho) Addition
Kelby – (German) Farm by the spring
Kelebohile – (Sesotho) I am grateful
Kellen – (Irish) Mighty warrior
Kelsey – (Scandinavian) Island of ships
Kelvin – (Irish) Narrow river
Kemen – (Basque) Strong
Kenrick – (English) Bold ruler
Kent – (Welsh) Bright
Kestrel – (English) Falcon
Khabane – (Sesotho) Valuable; precious; warrior
Khalil – (Arabic) Friend
Khuselwa – (Xhosa) Protect
Khwezi – (Xhosa) Star
Kieran – (Irish) Little dark one. Other forms: Kyran, Kirran
Kinsey – (English) Victorious royalty
Kinton – (Indian) Crowned
Kipp – (English) Pointed hill
Kirby – (Scandinavian) Church village
Kirian – (Irish) He who was born in the dark
Kubu – (African) Rebel
Kuper – (Yiddish) Copper
Kwan – (Korean) Strong
Kwanele – (African) It is enough
Kwayera (African) Dawn
Kwende (African) Let’s go
Kyle (Irish) Narrow piece of land
Labib – (Arabic) Sensible; intelligent
Ladio – (Slavic) He who governs with glory
Laidley – (English) Path along the marshy meadow
Lakota – (Native American) Friend
Lamar – (German) Known throughout the land
Lamond – (French) World
Lance – (French) Attendant
Lander – (Greek) Lion man
Lankesh – (Indian) Another name for the Hindu demon king Ravana
Latif – (Arabic) Kind and gentle
Lawrence – (Latin). Other forms: Larance, Lars, Larry, Loren, Lorens, Lorenzo
Lebohang – (Sesotho) Be thankful
Lebona – (Sesotho) The one who sees
Lefa – (Sesotho) Inheritance
Leggett (French) One who is sent
Lehlohonolo – (Sesotho) Luck
Leith – (Scottish) Broad river
Lenno – (Native American) Man
Lennon – (Gaelic) Coat or cape
Leonardo – (Italin) Brave as a lion. Other forms: Leon, Lyon
Leron – (Arabic) The song is mine
Leroy – (French) The king. Other forms: Elroi, Lee, Roy
Leslie – (Scottish) Meadowlands
Levi – (Hebrew) Joined in harmony
Lewatle – (Sesotho) Ocean
Liam – (Irish) Determined guardian
Lindani – (African) Be patient
Linley – (English) Flax meadow
Lionel – (French) Lion cub
Liu – (African) Voice
Loman – (Gaelic) Enlightened
Loudan – (German) Low valley
Louis – (German) Famous warrior. Other forms: Lewis, Luis
Lucas – (Danish) Bringer of light. Other forms: Lucius, Lucio, Lucian, Lucien, Luka, Lukas
Ludwik – (Polish) Famous warrior. Other forms: Ludwig, Ludwich
Luke – (Greek) Man from Lucania
Luzio – (Italian) Light
Lyndal – (English) Valley of lime trees
Macauley – (Scottish) Son of righteousness
Mace – (French) Club
Mackinnley – (Irish) Son of the learned ruler
Madan – (Indian) Cupid
Maddhu – (Indian) Honey
Maddock – (Welsh) Generous. Other forms: Maddox
Madon – (Irish) Charitable
Mael – (Celtic) Prince
Mafatle – (Sesotho) Wisdom
Magen – (Hebrew) Protector
Mahir – (Hebrew) Industrious
Majid – (Arabian) Great, glorious
Makukhanye – (Xhosa) Let there be light
Malachi – (Hebrew) Angel of God
Malik – (Arabic) Master
Malusi – (Xhosa) Shepherd
Mamello – (Sesotho) Patience
Manas – (Indian) Mind
Mandla – (Xhosa) Power
Mangaliso – (Xhosa) Wonderful
Manning – (English) Son of the hero
Mannix – (Irish) Monk
Marcus – (Latin) Warrior. Other forms: Mark, Marc, Marcio, Marck, Marx
Marland – (English) Lake land
Marlow – (English) Hill by the lake
Martin – (French) Martial. Other forms: Maarten, Marten, Marto, Martinus, Mertin
Masibulele – (Xhosa) Let's give thanks
Matthew – (Hebrew) Gift of God. Other forms: Mateo, Matteo, Matheu, Mathew, Mathias, Matt, Matz
Maurice – (French) Dark-skinned. Other forms: Mauritz, Maur, Morice, Mauro
Max – (Latin) Greatest
Mbingeleli – (Xhosa) Priest
Mbulelo – (Xhosa) Thankfulness
Mcebisi – (Xhosa) Counsellor
Medin – (Greek) Defender
Megh – (Indian) Cloud
Melvern – (Native American) Great chief
Menzi – (Xhosa) The doer
Michael – (Hebrew) He who is like God. Other forms: Mikhael, Meikil, Mical, Mika, Mijael
Milos – (Greek) Pleasant
Mkhokeli – (Xhosa) Leader
Mkhuseli – (Xhosa) The shielder
Mncedisi – (Xhosa) Helper
Mnyamezeli – (Xhosa) Endure
Moeletsi – (Sesotho) Advisor
Mohapi – (Sesotho) Victor
Mojalefa – (Sesotho) Heir
Mokgethi – (Sesotho) One who will choose
Moluleloa – (Sesotho) We have long awaited your arrival
Montana – (Spanish) Mountain
Morgan – (Scottish) Sea warrior
Motlalepule – (Sesotho) The rain bringer
Motsamai – (Sesotho) Traveller
Motsumi – (Sesotho) The seeker
Mpho – (Sesotho) Gift
Mpumelelo – (Xhosa) Success
Mthandeni – (Xhosa) Love him
Mthetheleli – (Xhosa) Advocate
Mthimkhulu – (Xhosa) Big tree
Mthuthuzeli – (Xhosa) Comforter
Muhammad – (Arabic) Praised.
Mxolisi – (Xhosa) Maintain peace
Myron – (Greek) Fragrant ointment
Mzukisi – (Xhosa) Praiser
Naaman – (Hebrew) Pleasant
Nabarun – (Indian) Morning sun
Nabeel – (Arabic) Noble. Other forms: Nabil
Nada – (Arabic) Generous
Nahum – (Hebrew) Comforting
Napoleon – (Greek) Lion of the woodland
Narve – (Dutch) Strong, healthy
Natan – (Polish) God has given
Nate – (Hebrew) Little gift
Nathan – (Hebrew) Gift of God
Navin – (Indian) New, novel
Nelson – (English) Son of Neil
Neo – (Sesotho) Gift
Nerville – (French) Village by the sea
Nevada – (Spanish) Snow
Neville – (French) New town
Nevin – (Gaelic) Nephew
Newman – (English) Newcomer
Niall – (Irish) Champion
Nicholas – (Greek) Victorious people. Other forms: Nikolas, Nick, Colin, Cole, Klaus, Nicklaus, Nicko, Nikko
Nicon – (Greek) The victorious one
Nigel – (Latin) Dark night
Nixon – (English) Son of Nick
Nkokheli – (Xhosa) Leader
Nkosiphendule – (Zulu; Xhosa) God has answered
Nkululeko – (Xhosa) Freedom
Nkwe – (Sesotho) Tiger
Noel – (French) Christmas. Other forms: Noelle, Nole
Nolan – (Irish) Proud one
Nuri – (Hebrew; Arabic) My fire
Nwa (African) Son
Nyameko – (Xhosa) With endurance
Nyaniso – (Xhosa) Truthfulness
Nye – (Welsh) Truly golden
Nyle – (English) Island. Other forms: Neil, Nyl, Nyll
Oakley – (English) Oak tree field.
Oberon – (German) Noble.
Obert – (German) Wealthy; bright.
Odin – (Scandinavian) Ruler.
Odolf – (German) Prosperous wolf.
Ofer – (Hebrew) Young deer.
Ogilvie – (Welsh) High.
Olaf – (Scandinavian) Ancestor.
Oleg (Russian) Name of an early province of Kiev. Holy
Oliver (Latin) Olive tree.
Olivier (French) Peaceful; fruitfulness.
Olwethu – (Xhosa) Our own
Onan (Turkish) Prosperous.
Onele – (Xhosa) Enough
Oran – (Irish) Green.
Orban – (Hugarian) Born in the city.
Ori – (Hebrew) Light.
Orlando – (German) Famous throughout the city.
Orleans – (Latin) Golden. Other forms: Orlin, Orlean.
Orman – (English) Spearman.
Ormond – (Old English) Mountain of bears; spear or ship protector. Other forms: Ormand, Ormonde
Orris – (Latin) Timekeeper
Orsen – (Latin) Bear-like
Oskar – (German) Divine spearman. Other forms: Oscar
Otto – (German) Prosperous
Ove – (Scandinavian) Life
Owen – (Scottish; Greek) Born of yew; youth. Other forms: Ewan, Ewen, Euan, Evan
Oxford – (English) From the oxen river crossing
Ozzie – (English) God of the forest
Paavan – (Indian) Purifier
Paco – (Native American) Golden eagle
Pagan – (Latin) From the country
Page – (French) Youthful assistant
Paio – (Latin) Belonging to the sea
Palben – (Basque) Blond
Pallab – (Indian) New leaves
Palmer – (English) Born on Palm Sunday
Paresh – (Indian) Supreme lord
Paris – (Greek) In Greek mythology, Paris was the young and beautiful prince whose affair with Helen of Troy caused the Trojan War
Park – (Chinese) Cypress tree
Pascal – (French) Born at Easter
Patrick – (Latin) Nobleman. Other forms: Patrice, Patric, Patrik, Pat
Patton – (English) Warrior’s town
Paul – (Latin) Small. Other forms: Pablo, Paolo, Paulo, Paulos
Pax – (Latin) Peaceful
Peli – (Basque) Happy.
Pello – (Greek) Stone
Perth – (Scottish) Thornbush thicket
Pesach – (Hebrew) Spared
Peter – (Latin) Small rock
Phakamile – (Xhosa) Uplifted
Phelan – (Irish) Wolf
Philip – (Greek) Lover of horses. Other forms: Filippe, Phillip, Flip, Pippo, Filya, Filip
Philo – (Greek) Love
Phumelele – (Xhosa) Succeeded
Pierre – (French) Form of Peter
Pin – (Vietnamese) Faithful boy
Pinjas – (Hebrew) Mouth of the serpent
Pirro – (Spanish) Flaming hair
Pitney – (English) Island of the strong-willed man
Placido – (Spanish) Serene
Polo – (Tibetan) Brave wanderer
Poloko – (Sesotho) Safety
Presley – (English) Priest’s meadow
Prewitt – (French) Brave little one
Prosper – (Latin) Fortunate
Pryor – (Latin) Head of the monastery
Publio – (Latin) He who is popular
Qamar – (Arabic) Moon
Qaqambile – (Xhosa) Brightness
Qeb – (Egyptian) Father of the earth
Qondile – (Xhosa) Understood
Quade – (Latin) Fourth
Quain – (French) Clever
Quenan – (Hebrew) Friend
Quenby – (Scandinavian) Woman’s estate
Quentin – (Latin) Fifth; queen’s town
Quillan – (Irish) Cub
Quinlan – (Irish) Strong, well-shaped
Quon – (Chinese) Bright
Raamah – (Hebrew) Thunder
Rabah – (Arabic) Winner
Rabi – (Arabic) Breeze; (Scottish) Famous
Race – (English) Race
Rad – (English) Advisor; (Slavic) Happy
Radek – (Czech) Famous ruler
Radley – (English) Read meadow
Radnor – (English) Red shore
Radwan – (Arabic) Pleasant, delightful
Rafe – (Irish) Rich, prosperous. Other forms: Rafer, Rafferty
Raiden – (Japanese) The thunder god
Rainer – (German) Counsellor. Other forms: Renier, Reinier, Rayner
Rajat – (Indian) Silver
Rajit – (Indian) Decorated
Ralph – (English) Wolf counsellor
Rambert – (German) Strong; brilliant
Rand – (English) Shield; warrior
Rangle – (American) Cowboy
Rangsey – (Cambodian) Seven kinds of colours
Rauel – (Hebrew) Friend of God
Rawdon – (English) Rough hill
Reaboka – (Sesotho) We are full of praise
Reagan – (Irish) Little king
Realeboha – (Sesotho) We are thankful
Reaotlotla – (Sesotho) We praise His name; Glory to God
Reeve (English) Steward
Refilwe – (Sesotho) We have been given
Regis – (Latin) Regal
Reid – (English) Redhead
Remaketse – (Sesotho) We’re surprised
Remy – (French) From Rheims, France
Renan – (Irish) Seal
Rendor – (Hungarian) Policeman
Reno – (American) Gambler
Rethabile – (Sesotho) We are happy
Rex – (Latin) King
Reyhan – (Arabic) Favoured by God
Reynard – (French) Wise; bold; courageous
Rhodes – (Greek) Where roses grow
Rhys – (Welsh) Enthusiastic
Rian – (Irish) Little king. Other forms: Ryan, Rhian, Riaan, Rhion
Ricardo, Rick, Ricki, Ricky, Rickie, Ritchy, Ritchie
Rice – (English) Rich; noble
Rider – (English) Horseman. Other forms: Rhyder, Ryder
Rigel – (Arabic) Foot
Ringo – (Japanese) Apple
Rio – (Spanish) River
Risley – (English) Meadow with shrubs
Robert – (English) Famous brilliance. Other forms: Rob, Robbie, Bobby, Robyrt, Robin
Rocco – (Italian) Rest
Rodney – (English) Island clearing
Rohan – (Indian) Sandalwood
Roy – (Gaelic) Red; (French) King. Other forms: Leroy, Rey, Roi
Ruca – (Aymara) Chief
Rune – (Swedish) Secret
Rylan – (English) Land where rye is grown
Sa’id – (Arabic) Happy
Sabas – (Hebrew) Conversion
Saber – (French) Sword
Sadler – (English) Saddle maker
Sadoc – (Hebrew) Sacred
Sahas – (Indian) Bravery
Sahul – (Hebrew) Requested
Sajan – (Indian) Beloved
Salam – (Arabic) Lamb
Salvador – (Spanish) Saviour. Other forms: Xavier, Salvidor
Samkelo – (Xhosa) Acceptance
Samson – (Hebrew) Like the sun
Samuel – (Hebrew) Asked of God. Other forms: Zamiel, Samel
Sancho – (Latin) Sincere
Sandile – (Xhosa) Increase
Santon – (English) Sandy town
Sarik – (Indian) Bird
Sasha – (Russian) Short form of Alexander
Saul – (Hebrew) Prayed for. Other forms: Saulo, Shaul, Sol, Sollie
Schmidt – (German) Blacksmith
Scott – (English) From Scotland
Scribe – (Latin) Writer
Seabert – (English) Shining sea
Sean – (Irish) Form of John
Seanan – (Irish) Wise
Searle – (English) Armour
Seaton – (English) Town near the sea
Sebastian – (Greek) Venerable. Other forms: Bastien, Sebasto, Sebo
Sedgely – (English) Sword meadow
Seeley – (English) Blessed
Serge – (Latin) Attendant. Other forms: Sergio, Serg, Serguel
Seth – (Hebrew) Appointed
Seymour – (French) Prayer
Shade (English) Shade
Shaka – (Zulu) Founder, first
Sharif – (Arabic) Honest; noble
Shaw – (English) Grove
Sheary – (Irish) Peaceful
Sherwin – (English) Swift runner
Shing – (Chinese) Victory
Siddel – (English) Wide valley. Other forms: Siddell, Sidel
Sidima – (Xhosa) Stature
Sierra – (Irish) Black
Silas – (Latin) Derived from Silvanus, God of trees
Silumko – (Xhosa) Wiseman
Silvan – (Latin) Forest dweller
Simangaliso – (Xhosa) Wonderful
Simba – (Swahili) Lion
Simon – (Hebrew) He heard. Other forms: Simmy, Simone, Simeon, Symon
Sinclair – (French) Prayer
Siseko – (Xhosa) Foundation
Skip – (Scandinavian) Shipmaster
Sladen – (English) Child of the valley
Sobhi – (Arabic) Sunrise
Solomon – (Hebrew) Peaceful. Other forms: Selim, Solmh, Solmon
Somer – (French) Born in the summer
Son – (Vietnamese) Mountain
Songeso – (Xhosa) Addition
Sonwabile – (Xhosa) Happiness. Other forms: Sonwabo
Soren (Danish) Thunder; war
Sovan – (Cambodian) Gold
Steel – (English) Like steel
Stephen – (Greek) Crowned. Other forms: Steph, Stefan, Stephon, Steven, Steve, Stevin
Stuart – (Old English) Scottish surname taken from French version of Stewart, meaning steward
Sven – (Scandinavian) Youth
Syed – (Arabic) Happy
Taher – (Arabic) Clean; pure
Tahir – (Indian) Holy
Talbot – (French) Boot maker
Talib – (Arabian) Seeker
Taman – (Slavic) Dark; black
Tamar – (Hebrew) Date
Tanner – (English) Leather worker
Taral – (Indian) Honey bee
Taro – (Japanese) Firstborn male
Tate – (Scandinavian) Cheerful. Other forms: Tatum
Tau – (Sesotho) Lion
Taurean – (Latin) Strong
Taylor – (English) Tailor. Other forms: Taylr, Tayler, Tailer, Talor
Teale – (English) Small duck
Tebello – (Sesotho) Expectation
Teboho – (Sesotho) Gratitude
Tefo – (Sesotho) Payment; reward
Tej – (Indian) Light
Telmo – (English) Cultivator
Tenner – (Irish) A small form of a rosary
Terrell – (German) Thunder ruler
Terry – (English) From English surname derived from the Norman French medieval name Thierri
Tertio – (Greek) The third child
Tex – (American) From Texas
Thabang – (Sesotho) Be happy
Thabiso – (Sesotho) Joy bringer
Thabit – (Arabic) Firm; strong
Thabo – (Sesotho) Happiness
Thad – (Greek) Courageous. Other forms: Thaddis, Thadus
Thady – (Irish) Praise
Thamsanqa – (Xhosa) Lucky boy
Thandisizwe – (Xhosa) Love the nation
Thanduxolo – (Xhosa) Peace-lover
Thapeli – (Sesotho) Appeal
Thapelo – (Sesotho) Prayer; plea
Thato – (Sesotho) Love
Thaw (English) Melting ice
Thebe – (Sesotho) Shield
Thembalethu – (Xhosa) Our hope
Thembani – (Xhosa) Hope
Thembinkosi – (Xhosa) Trust the Lord
Theodore – (Greek) From Theos, meaning God, and doron, meaning gift Other forms: Theo, Ted, Teddie, Teddy
Theron – (Greek) Hunter
Thian – (Vietnamese) Smooth
Thomas (Greek) Twin. Other forms: Tomas, Thomee, Thom, Tom
Thoriso – (Sesotho) Praise
Thornton (English) Thorny town
Thulani (African) Be quiet.
Tibault (French) Ruler of humankind. Other forms: Dewald
Tiernan (Irish) Lord
Tilden (English) Tiller of the valley
Tilo (Teutonic) Skillful, praises God. Other forms: Tylo, Thilo.
Timin (Arabic) Born near the sea
Timothy (Greek) Honouring God. Other forms: Timon, Tim, Timo, Tomothy
Tlali – (Sesotho) Fulfilled
Tlholo – (Sesotho) Victory
Tlotliso – (Sesotho) Honour
Tobias – (Hebrew) God is good. Other forms: Toby, Tobin
Tomi – (Japanese) Rich
Torsten – (Scandinavian) Thunderstone
Toru – (Japanese) Sea
Trent – (Latin) Rapid stream
Trevor – (Irish) Prudent
Tripp – (English) Traveller
Troy – (Irish) Foot soldier
Tsebo – (Sesotho) Knowledge
Tshepo – (Sesotho) Hope
Tumelo – (Sesotho) Faith
Tumisang – (Sesotho) Give praise
Twain – (English) Divided by two
Tyler – (English) Tile maker
Tyrone – (Greek) Sovereign
Tzvi – (Hebrew) Deer
Ubaid – (Arabic) Faithful
Ubaldus – (Teutonic) Peace of mind
Ubayy – (Arabic) Boy
Udar – (Indian) Generous
Udo – (Japanese) Ginseng plant
Ueli – (Swiss) Noble ruler
Ulf – (German) Wolf
Ulger – (German) Warring wolf
Ulick – (Scandinavian) Bring, rewarding mind
Ulmer – (English) Famous wolf
Ulrich – (German) Wolf ruler; ruler of all
Ultan – (German) Noble stone
Umar – (Arabic) Flourishing. Other forms: Omar
Umed – (Indian) Hope
Umi – (Yao) Life
Uno – (Latin) One; firstborn
Uri – (Hebrew) God is my light
Uriah – (Hebrew) Light of Jehovah
Urian – (Welsh) Born in a town
Usher – (English) Doorkeeper
Usi – (Yao) Smoke
Utba – (Arabic) Boy
Uzi – (Hebrew) My strength
Vachan – (Indian) Speech
Vaclav – (Czech) Wreath of glory
Vail – (English) Valley
Valborg – (Swedish) Famous ruler
Valdus – (German) Powerful. Other forms: Waldus, Waldo
Valero – (Latin) Valiant
Valfrid – (Swedish) Strong peace
Valgard – (Scandinavian) Foreign spear
Vallabh – (Indian) Beloved
Vance – (English) Thresher
Vandan – (Indian) Saved
Vander – (Dutch) Belongs
Varen – (Indian) Better
Varian – (Latin) Variable
Varij – (Indian) Lotus
Varun – (Indian) Rain god
Vaughn – (Welsh) Small
Veer – (Hebrew) Brave
Veit – (Swedish) Wide
Vered – (Hebrew) Rose
Verlin – (Latin) Blooming
Vernon – (Latin) Springlike; youthful
Victor – (Latin) Conqueror. Other forms: Vic
Vidal – (Hebrew) Life. Other forms: Vitale
Vidor – (Hungarian) Cheerful
Vidur – (Indian) Wise
Vijay – (Sanskrit) Victory
Vikas – (Indian) Growing
Vincent – (Latin) Victor. Other forms: Vince, Vin, Vicenzo, Vincien, Vynsynt
Vladimir – (Russian) Famous prince
Vlas – (Russian) Glorious ruler
Vuyani – (Xhosa) Gladness
Wade – (English) Crossing
Wadih – (Lebanese) Alone
Wahab – (Indian) Large-hearted
Waite – (English) Watchman
Wakely – (English) Wet meadow
Wakil – (Arabic) Lawyer
Waldemar – (German) Powerful
Walden – (English) Wooded valley. Other forms: Waldan, Waldyn, Welti, Wald
Walfred – (German) Peaceful ruler
Walter – (German) Army ruler. Other forms: Valter, Whalter, Waltir, Walt
Walwyn – (English) Welsh friend
Ward – (English) Watchman
Ware – (English) Cautious
Warick – (English) Town hero. Other forms: Warrick, Waryc, Waryk.
Warner – (German) Armed defender
Warren – (German) Warden
Wasim – (Arabic) Good-looking; graceful
Waylon – (English) Land by the road
Wazir – (Arabic) Minister
Weiss – (German) White
Wells – (English) Springs
Wendell – (German) Wanderer
Whitney – (Old English) White island
Wid – (English) Wide
Wies – (German) Renowned warrior
Wilbert – (German) Brilliant
Wilder – (English) Wilderness
Wildon – (English) Wooded hill
William – (Old German) Will; helm; protection; defender. Other forms: Will, Willie, Bill, Billy; Liam; Wilhelm; Willem
Winston – (English) A surname used as a first name; also used in honour of Sir Winston Churchill
Wonga – (Xhosa) Status
Woody – (English) Either a diminutive of Woodrow, or a nickname derived from the word wood
Wyatt – (French) Little warrior
Wyck – (Scandinavian) Village
Wyn – (Welsh) Light-skinned
Wythe – (English) Willow tree
Xaime – (Hebrew) Second son
Xander – (Greek) Short form of Alexander
Xanthus – (Latin) Golden haired.
Xavier – (Arabic) Bright. Other forms: Xzavier
Xenaro – (Latin) Porter
Xesus – (Hebrew) Saviour
Xeven – (Slavic) Lively
Xil – (Greek) Young goat
Xoan – (Hebrew) God is good
Xolani – (Zulu) Peace
Xusto – (Latin) Fair, just
Xylon – (Greek) Forest
Yadid – (Hebrew) Friend
Yagil – (Hebrew) He will rejoice
Yair – (Hebrew) He will enlighten
Yale – (German) Productive
Yamir – (Indian) Moon
Yardan – (Arabic) King
Yaron – (Hebrew) He will sing
Yasin – (Arabic) Prophet
Yestin – (Welsh) Just
Yong – (Chinese) Courageous
Yorick – (English) Farmer
Yoshi – (Japanese) Adopted son
Younes – (Lebanese) Prophet
Yul – (Mongolian) Beyond the horizon
Yule – (English) Born at Christmas
Yuri – (Russian) Form of George
Yustyn – (Russian) Form of Justin
Yvet – (French) Archer
Zachariah – (Hebrew) God remembered. Other forms: Zachari, Zachary, Zack, Zackery
Zafir – (Arabic) Victorious
Zahir – (Arabic) Shining, bright
Zaide – (Hebrew) Older
Zaki – (Arabic) Bright; pure
Zale – (Greek) Sea; strength
Zamraan – (Arabic) Praise
Zan – (Italian) Clown
Zander – (Greek) Short form of Alexander
Zared – (Hebrew) Ambush
Zayet – (Arabic) Growth
Zeeman – (Dutch) Seaman
Zeno – (Greek) Harness
Zenon – (Greek) He who lives
Zethan – (Hebrew) Shining
Zia – (Hebrew) Trembling
Zimra – (Hebrew) Song of praise
Zimri – (Hebrew) Valuable
Ziv – (Hebrew) Shining brightly
Zoltan – (Hungarian) Life
Zonar – (Latin) Sound
Zorba – (Greek) Live each day
Zukile – (Xhosa) Calmed
Zukisani – (Xhosa) Praise
Zuko – (Xhosa) Glory

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