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Aadi – (Indian) First; most important
Aahlaad – (Indian) Delight
Aamir - (Arabic) Prince; ruler
Aaren – (Old English) High mountain
Aaron – (Hebrew) Enlightened
Aaron - (Latin) Mountain
Abbon – (Hebrew) Father
Abbot - (Latin) Father
Abel - (Latin) Breath
Abhra – (Indian) Cloud
Abi – (Turkish) Older brother
Abir – (Arabic) The fragrant one
Abjit – (Indian) Conquering water
Absalom - (Latin) Father of peace
Ace – (Latin) Unity; first-rate
Achim - (Latin) Whom God exhalts
Adam – (Hebrew) Man of the red earth
Adam - (Latin) Man; earth
Addison – (English) Son of Adam
Adil - (Indian) Justice minded
Adoni – (Aboriginal) Sunset
Adrian - (Latin) From Hadria
Adrian – (Latin) Of the Adriatic. Other forms: Adrien, Arne, Arno
Aftab - (Indian) The sun
Agrim – (Indian) Leader
Ahsan - (Indian) An act of kindness
Aidan – (Irish) Little fiery one
Aiden - (Gaelic) Little fire
Ajay - (Sanskrit) Unconquered
Ajmal - (Indian) Holy
Akbar - (Indian) Powerful
Akhona - (Xhosa) Present
Aklamash - (Indian) Spotless; pure
Akmal – (Indian) Complete
Akram - (Indian) The best, Excellent
Aksel – (Norwegian) Father of peace
Alam - (Indian) Universe
Alamgir - (Indian) Lord of the Universe
Alan - (Gaelic) Rock
Alan – (Scottish) Handsome
Alden - (English) Old friend
Alder - (German) Alder tree
Aldrick - (Germanic) Old ruler
Alec - (Greek) Defending men
Alexander - (Greek) Defending men
Alexander – (Greek) Protector of mankind. Other forms: Alex, Xander, Zander
Alexius - (Greek) Defender
Ali - (Indian) Protected by God
Alim - (Indian) Learned; wise
Alistaire - (Greek) Defending men
Allan - (Gaelic) Rock
Aloke – (Indian) Light
Alton - (English) Old town
Amadeus - (Latin) Love of God
Amahle - (Xhosa) The beautiful ones
Amaro – (Portuguese) Dark
Amaury - (German) Bravery and power
Ambrose - (Greek) Immortal
Amin - (Indian) Blessing of God
Amir - (Indian) Rich
Amohelang – (Sesotho) Receive
Amukelani - (Xhosa) Accept
Anathi - (Xhosa) They are with us
Ancel - (Yiddish) Fortunate; blessed
Anders – (Scandinavian) Manly; strong
Andile – (Zulu; Xhosa). They have extended; the family is growing.
Andre - (Greek) Man; warrior
Andrew - (Greek) Man; warrior
Angelo – (Italian) Angel
Anjum - (Indian) Star
Anjuman - (Indian) Meeting
Annan – (Celtic) From the stream
Anton – (German) Worthy of praise
Anwar - (Indian) Devoted to the Lord
Aodhgan - (Gaelic) Little fiery one
Archambault - (Germanic) Precious or true
Ardal - (Gaelic) High valor
Arik - (Norse) Eternal ruler
Arlan - (Norse) Foreigner; stranger
Arlen – (Irish) Pledge.
Arman - (Germanic) Man in the army
Arnel - (Germanic) Powerful eagle
Arnet – (French) Little eagle.
Arnold - (Germanic) Powerful eagle
Aron – (Italian) Exalted.
Arran - (English) Island
Arshad - (Indian) Holy
Art – (Celtic) Rock.
Arthus – (Welsh) Bear hero.
Asanda - (Xhosa) Still increasing
Asgar - (Indian) Devoted to Lord
Ash - (English) Ash tree
Ashraf - (Indian) Benevolent, kind, tall
Aslam - (Indian) One who salutes
Aston - (English) Eastern town
Ata – (Sesotho) Multiply; increase
Atile - (Sotho) Increasing family
Atkin - (Latin) Man; earth
Auden - (English) Old friend
Aulay - (Norse) Ancestor
Aurelian - (Latin) Little golden one
Aurick - (Germanic) Nobel power
Austin - (Latin) Venerated
Ayanda - (Xhosa) They augment (the family)
Ayer – (French) Heir
Azaziah - (Latin) He whom God giveth
Badal – (Indian) Cloud or rain
Bailey - (English) Bailiff
Bandhu – (Indian) Friend
Bandile - (Xhosa) They have extended in number
Bane – (Hawaiian) Long-awaited one
Barack - (Latin) Blessed
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
Barrett - (German) Bear
Barry - (Gaelic) Spear
Barton - (English) Barley town
Basheer - (Indian) One who carries good news
Basil – (Greek) Like a king
Basim – (Arabic) The smiling one
Bathandwa – (Xhosa) Beloved
Beacan – (Celtic) Small one
Bec - (Latin) To tie
Beck – (Old English) Brook or small stream
Bedrich – (Czech) Peaceful ruler
Belen – (Greek) Arrow
Benedict – (Latin) Blessed. Other forms: Bennet, Benet
Benen - (Latin) Kind; benevolent
Benjamin – (Jewish) Son of the south or son of the right hand. Other forms: Benji, Benyamin, Ben, Benu
Bercan - (Gaelic) Spear
Berk - (English) Birch clearing
Bert - (Germanic) Bright
Bevis – (French) Beautiful outlook
Bheka – (African) To take care of
Bheka - (Zulu) Behold
Bhekinkosi - (Xhosa) Look up to the Lord
Bhekisisa - (Zulu) To be careful, cautious
Bhekithemba - (Zulu) Look after hope/look for hope
Bhekizizwe - (Zulu) Look after the nations
Bhutana - (Xhosa) Little brother
Bhutana – (Xhosa) Little brother
Bingham – (Old English) Crib
Birk - (English) Birch
Blair – (Scottish/Gaelic) From the fields
Blake - (English) Dark; bright
Blaz – (Old German) Unwavering protector
Bokang - (Sesotho) Praise; rejoice
Bongani - (Xhosa) Be thankful
Bonginkosi – (Xhosa) Thank God
Bonginkosi - (Xhosa) Thank the Lord
Bourne - (English) Spring; stream
Bradburn - (English) Broad stream
Braden - (English) Broad; wide
Bradley - (English) Broad wood
Bram – (Hebrew) Father of many. Other forms: Brahm, Braem
Brandon - (English) Broom hill
Branson - (Germanic) Sword
Branton - (English) Brushwood hill
Braulio - (Germanic) Shining, firey
Braxton - (English) Worldly
Brendan – (Irish) Raven
Brenner - (German) Burner
Brent – (Celtic) Steep climb
Brent - (English) Burnt; steep
Brian – (Celtic) Strong one
Briar - (English) Thorny plant
Briscoe - (English) Wood of the Britons; birchwood
Bron – (Afrikaans) Source
Bruno - (Germanic) Armour; brown
Bryce - (French) Dappled; freckled
Bryce – (Welsh) Ambitious; alert
Bud – (American) Friend
Bulelani - (Xhosa) Be thankful
Burne - (English) Spring; stream
Burne – (Old English) Brook
Burnum (Aboriginal) Like a spear
Burt - (Germanic) Bright
Buyisiwe - (Xhosa) Returned
Buzwe - (Xhosa) Nationhood
Cade – (Welsh) Battler
Cadfael - (Welsh) War chieftain
Caedmon – (Irish) Wise warrior
Cailin – (Gaelic) Child
Cain – (Hebrew) Spear
Caine - (English) Reed, cane
Calder – (Welsh) Stream
Caleb – (Hebrew) Faithful
Caleb - (Latin) Dog; heart
Callum - (Latin) Dove
Calvin – (French) Little bald one. Other forms: Kalvin, Vinnie
Camden - (American) Glorious face
Camden – (Gaelic) From the winding valley
Cameron – (Scottish; Gaelic) Crooked stream; crooked hill
Carl – (Dutch) Free man
Carl - (German) Man
Carlin – (Irish) Little champion
Carlisle - (English) From Carlisle
Carr – (Scandinivian) Marsh
Carrick – (Irish) Rock
Cash - (English) Cash; profit
Cassian - (Latin) Empty; poor
Cassidy – (Irish) Clever, curly haired
Cassius - (Latin) Empty; poor
Cavin – (Irish) Handsome
Cayo – (Latin) Happy and fun
Chad – (Old English) Warrior
Chadwick - (English) Ceadda’s dairy farm
Chandler - (English) Candle seller
Chaney – (French) Oak
Charles – (English) Strong and manly. Other forms: Charl, Chaz
Charles - (Germanic) Free man
Chase - (English) Huntsman
Cheney - (French) Oak wood
Chim – (Vietnamese) Bird
Chirag – (Indian) Lamp
Chris - (Greek) Bearer of Christ
Christian – (Latin) A Christian. Other forms: Kristiaan, Chris, Christopher, Kris, Christoff
Christian - (Latin) Follower of Christ
Christopher - (Greek) Bearer of Christ
Clarence – (Latin) Bright
Clark - (English) Man of learning
Claud – (Latin) The lame
Claus – (Dutch) Victory of the people
Clay - (English) Clay
Clayton - (English) Clay settlement
Clive - (English) Cliff; slope; bank
Conlan – (Irish) Hem
Connor – (Scottish) Wise
Constantine – (Latin) Constant; firm. Other forms: Constant, Constandt, Konstandt, Stancio
Cooper - (English) Barrel maker
Corrin – (Irish) Spear carrier
Corvin - (English) White castle
Cruise - (English) Brisk; a cup
Culver – (Old English) Dove
Cunac – (Quechua) Counsellor
Curtis - (English) Courteous
Cyril – (Greek) Lordly
Dakota – (Native American) Friend
Dale – (Scandinavian) Valley
Dalumzi - (Xhosa) Home-maker
Daluxolo - (Xhosa) Peace-maker
Daluxolo – (Xhosa) Peace-maker
Dalziel - (Gaelic) White field
Damian – (Greek) Tamer
Damon - (Greek) To tame
Dane – (Old English) From Denmark
Daniel – (Hebrew) God is my judge. Other forms: Danny, Dan, Denny, Donny
Daniel - (Latin) God is my judge
Danior – (Old English) Born with teeth
Dara – (Cambodian) Stars
Darel – (Aboriginal) Blue sky
Darius - (Persian) ) Maintain well
Darrel - (French) From Airelle
Darrell – (Old English) Beloved
Darren – (Irish; Gaelic) Great. Other forms: Darin, Daron, Darrien, Dorran, Dorren
David - (Latin) Beloved
Daz - (Welsh) Burnt land; hill
Deacon - (English) Deacon
Dean - (English) Valley; dean
Dean – (Old English) Valley; church official. Other forms: Deane, Dino, Deyn
Deion - (Greek) Of Zeus
Delano – (French) From the forest of nut trees
Delroy – (French) Son of the king
Deman – (Dutch) Manly
Demarco - (Latin) From the god Mars
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
Devon - (English) Men of Devon
Diboko - (Sesotho) Praises
Dickon - (French) Strong power
Dilawar - (Indian) Brave; valiant; intrepid
Dilbar - (Indian) Lover
Dillon – (Irish) Loyal, faithful. Other forms: Dylan, Dillyn, Dilon.
Dilshad - (Indian) Happy
Dingane - (Xhosa) One who is searching
Dino – (Italian) Religious official.
Dirk – (Flemish) Ruler of the people.
Dominic - (Latin) Lord
Dryden - (English) Dry valley
Duke - (English) Duke
Duke – (French) Leader.
Duman – (Turkish) Mist.
Dumisa - (Xhosa) Praise [in singular]
Dumisa – (Xhosa) Praise [in singular]
Dumisani – (Xhosa) Praise [in plural]
Dumisani - (Zulu) Praise [God]
Duncan - (Gaelic) Brown chief
Durant - (French) Enduring
Dwight - (English) Mountain of Zeus
Eachan – (Irish) Horseman.
Eagan – (Irish) Mighty.
Earl - (English) Nobleman
Earl – (Old English) Nobleman; warrior; prince. Other forms: Errol, Erroll, Erryl
Eben – (Hebrew) Rock.
Eber – (German) Courageous. Other forms: Eberhard, Evard, Everett.
Eddie - (English) Wealth protector
Edelio – (Greek) Person who always stays young
Eden - (Latin) Delight
Edmund – (English) Prosperous protector. Other forms: Edo, Edmen
Edward – (Old English) Wealthy guard. Other forms: Eddy, Eddie, Eduardo, Ned, Ted
Eijaz - (Indian) Blessings
Ekram – (Indian) Honour
Elan – (Hebrew) Tree
Elden - (English) Ella’s hill
Eldon – (English) Holy hill
Eldric - (Germanic) Old ruler
Elgin – (English) Noble
Eli – (Hebrew) The highest
Elias - (Latin) My God is the Lord
Elijah - (Latin) My God is the lord
Elkan – (Hebrew) God is jealous
Ellard – (German) Sacred; brave
Elliot - (Latin) My God is the Lord
Elmo – (Greek) Lovable; friendly
Elroy – (French) The king
Elsdon – (English) Nobleman’s hill
Elvin - (English) Friend of elves
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 - (Norse) Eternal ruler
Eric – (Scandinavian) Ruler of all. Other forms: Erich, Erik, Eriq
Errol - (Latin) Uncertain
Erwin – (English) Sea friend
Esihle - (Xhosa) Beautiful
Esihle – (Xhosa) Beautiful
Eskil – (Norwegian) God vessel
Essex - (English) East Saxons
Ethan – (Hebrew) Strong, firm
Ethan - (Latin) Strong, firm
Etienne – (French) Crowned
Eton - (English) Rich
Evan – (Irish) Young warrior. Other forms: Ewan, Ewen, Owen, Van
Evan - (Latin) God is gracious
Faber – (French) Blacksmith. Other forms: Ferrer
Fabian - (Latin) A bean
Fabian – (Latin) Bean grower
Fabryce - (Latin) Craftsman
Faiyaz - (Indian) A good Donor
Faiz - (Indian) Blessings; gain
Fakhir – (Arabian) Excellent
Falak – (Indian) Sky
Falco - (English) Falcon
Fane – (English) Joyful; glad
Faraz - (Indian) Divine
Fareed - (Indian) Second to nobody
Farhat - (Indian) Happiness
Faro - (Portuguese) Beacon
Farook – (Arabic) One who can distinguish between right and wrong
Farookh - (Indian) A good Judge
Farquhar - (Gaelic) Beloved man
Farrold – (English) Mighty traveller
Fateh - (Indian) Victory
Fath – (Arabic) Victor
Faust – (Latin) Lucky; fortunate
Favian – (Latin) Understanding
Faysal – (Arabic) Wise judge
Felix - (Latin) Happy; lucky
Ferdinand – (German) Adventurer
Fergus – (Irish) Strong, manly
Fermin – (Spanish) Firm; strong
Fezekile - (Xhosa) Complimented
Fezekile – (Xhosa) ComplimentedB
Fezile – (Xhosa Accomplished
Fezile - (Xhosa) Accomplished
Fikile - (Xhosa) Arrived
Fikile – (Xhosa) Arrived
Filbert – (English) Brilliant
Filippo – (Italian) Lover of horses
Filon – (Greek) Philosophical friend
Fineas – (Hebrew) Oracle
Fionn – (Celtic) Fair
Firdaus - (Indian) Heaven
Flavian – (Latin) Fair-haired
Flavian - (Latin) Golden
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
Francis - (Latin) Free spirit; from France
Franco – (Latin) Free. Other forms: Francois, Francisco, Frank, Frans
Francois – (Latin) Free man. Other forms: Franco, Franc, Frank, Franklin
Frank - (Germanic) Javelin
Franklin - (English) Free man
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
Gabriel - (Latin) God is my might
Gair – (Irish) Small
Galen - (Greek) Calm
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
Gaylord - (English) Joyous and brave
Gcobani - (Xhosa) Be joyful
Gcobani – (Xhosa) Be joyful
Geert – (German) Brave strength
Gelar – (Aboriginal) Brother
Geoffrey - (Germanic) God’s peace
Geoffrey – (Old German) Peace. Other forms: Geffrey, Geoff, Jeffrey, Jeff, Jephrey, Jephry
George - (Greek) Earth worker
George – (Greek) Farmer
Gerard – (French) Brave spearman. Other forms: Gerhard, Gerhardt
Gerwin – (Welsh) Fair love
Ghalib – (Indian) Excellent
Ghalib - (Indian) The Best
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
Gqibelo – (Xhosa) Last one
Grady – (Irish) Noble; illustrious
Graham – (English) Grand home. Other forms: Graeme, Grahm
Granger – (French) Farmer
Gray - (English) The colour gray
Grayson - (English) Son of Gray
Gregory - (Greek) Watcher
Gregory – (Latin) Vigilant watchman. Other forms: Greg, Gregg
Greyson - (English) Son of Gray
Grover – (English) Grove
Gugulethu - (Xhosa) Our pride
Gugulethu – (Xhosa) Our pride
Gulfam - (Indian) Flower color
Gulzar - (Indian) Garden
Gunner - (Norse) Battle; strife
Gustave – (Scandinavian) Staff of the Goths. Other forms: Gustav, Gustaf, Gus
Guthrie - (Irish) Windy; herioc
Guy - (French) Guide
Guy – (Hebrew) Valley
Gwidon – (Polish) Life
Habeeb - (Indian) Friend
Habib – (Arabic) Beloved
Hadden – (English) Child of the heather-filled valley
Haden - (English) Valley with hay
Hadi – (Arabic) Leader
Hadrian – (Swedish) Dark
Hafeez - (Indian) Protector
Hafis – (Indian) Protected
Haggai - (Latin) Festive
Haines – (English) From the vine-covered cottage
Haines - (English) Hawthorn tree
Hal - (English) Leader of an army
Hal - (English) Leader of an army
Hale - (English) Nook; hollow
Hale – (English) Safe; hero
Halen - (English) Nook; hollow
Halen – (Swedish) Hall
Halle - (English) Home rule
Halston - (English) Hollow enclosure
Halton – (English) Estate on the hill
Hamal – (Arabic) Lamb
Hamid - (Indian) One who deserves to be praised
Hamlin - (English) Home
Hamlin – (French) Loves his home
Hanan – (Hebrew) Gracious gift of God
Hank - (Latin) God is gracious
Hanley – (English) From the high clearing
Hans - (Latin) God is gracious
Hans – (Scandinavian; German; Danish) God is gracious. Other forms: Hannes, Hanley, Hawes, Hayes, Yannis
Harden – (English) Valley of the hares
Harkin – (Irish) Dark red
Harmon - (Germanic) Man in the army
Harold – (Scandinavian)
Haroon - (Indian) Achievement
Harper - (English) A player on the harp
Harrison - (English) Son of Harris
Harrod - (English) Army rule; herald
Harshel – (Indian) Joyful
Hart - (English) Stag
Harvey - (English) Battle worthy
Hashmat - (Indian) Happy
Hasit – (Indian) Happy
Haven – (English) Safe place
Hawke - (English) Hawk
Hayden - (German) Heathen
Hayes - (English) Enclosure
Haziel – (Hebrew) Vision of God
Heathcliff – (Old English) Living by the cliff of heather. Other forms: Heath
Hector - (Greek) Holding fast
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
Henry - (Germanic) Home ruler
Herman - (Germanic) Man in the army
Herman – (Latin) Noble
Hern - (English) Heron; bend
Herrick - (Germanic) Home ruler
Hewitt – (French) Little smart one
Hezekiah - (Latin) Power from god
Hilmar – (Swedish) Famous noble
Hilton - (English) Settlement on hill
Hilton – (Old English) Hill settlement
Hlompho - (Sesotho) Respect
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
Hunter - (English) Hunter
Hussain - (Indian) Name of saint
Hussain – (Indian) Thinker
Huxley - (English) Outdoorsman
Hyatt - (English) High gate
Iago – (Spanish) Substitute
Iain – (Scottish) God’s gracious gift. Other forms: Ian
Iamin – (Hebrew) Right hand
Iban – (German) Glorious
Ibrahim - (Indian) Abraham
Ibrahim - (Indian) Abraham
Ibsen – (German) Archer’s son
Idin – (English) Pasture in the wood
Idris – (Indian) Fiery Lord
Ifran - (Indian) Identity
Ignatius – (Latin) Fiery, ardent
Igor - (Russian) Heroic
Igor – (Russian) Heroic
Iham - (Indian) Expected
Iham – (Indian) Expected
Imam – (Arabic) One who believes in God
Immanuel – (German) God is with us. Other forms: Emmanuel, Manuel
Imran - (Arabic) Host
Imran – (Arabic) Host
Imran - (Indian) Powerful
Indiana - (English) Land of Indians
Ines – (Greek) Pure
Inger – (Scandinavian) Son’s army
Ingram - (English) Angel
Ingram – (English) Angel
Innis – (Irish) Island
Intakhab - (Indian) Election
Iqbal - (Indian) Richness
Irfan - (Indian) Knowledgeable
Irfan – (Indian) Knowledgeable
Irshad - (Indian) Order
Irving – (Irish) Handsome. Other forms: Irvin, Irwin, Irv
Isaac - (Hebrew) The laughing one
Isaac – (Hebrew) The laughing one
Isaac - (Latin) He will laugh
Isai - (Latin) Man
Isaiah - (Latin) God is salvation
Ishmael - (Hebrew) The Lord will hear
Ishmael – (Hebrew) The Lord will hear
Ishmael - (Latin) God will listen
Ishrat - (Indian) Happiness
Israel – (Hebrew) God perseveres. Other forms: Yisrael
Ivan - (Latin) God is gracious
Ivan - (Russian) Form of John
Ivan – (Russian) Form of John
Ivo - (German) The little archer
Ivo – (German) Yew wood. Other forms: Ivar, Ivor
Ivor - (Scandinavian) Ready; outgoing
Ivor - (Scandinavian) Ready; outgoing
Iye - (Native American) Smoke
Iye – (Native American) Smoke
Izhar - (Indian) Expression
Ja – (Korean) Attractive; magnetic
Jaan – (Estonian) A form of Christian
Jabir – (Arabic) The comforter
Jabu - (Xhosa) Rejoice
Jack – (English) God is gracious
Jack - (Latin) God is gracious
Jackson - (English) Jack’s son
Jacob - (Latin) Supplanter
Jacques – (French) One who supplants
Jacy – (Native American) The moon
Jadon – (Hebrew) God has heard
Jae - (Korean) Respect
Jagger – (English) Carter
Jahan – (Indian) The world
Jahangir - (Indian) King of Universe
Jai – (Thai) Heart. Other forms: Jay, Jaye
Jake - (Latin) Supplanted
Jalal - (Indian) Richness
Jalil - (Indian) Respectable
Jamal – (Arabic) The handsome one
Jamar - (American) Attractive; formidable
JaMarcus - (Latin) From the god Mars
James – (Hebrew) He who supplants. Other forms: Jaime, Jamie, Jimmy, Diego, Giacomo, Hamish, Seamus
James - (Latin) Supplanter
Janus – (Latin) Passageway; born in January
Jareb – (Hebrew) Contending
Jared - (Latin) To descend
Jarvis – (German) Skilled with a spear
Jarvis - (Germanic) Spear servant
Jason - (Greek) Healer
Jason – (Greek) Healer. Other forms: Jathan, Jasan, Jasyn
Jasper - (Persian) Treasurer
Javed - (Indian) Immortal
Javier – (Portuguese) Of the new house
Jaxsen - (English) Jack’s son
Jay – (French) Blue jay
Jayce – (American) Combination of the initials J and C
Jefferson - (English) Dignified
Jeffrey – (English) Divinely peaceful. Other forms: Jeff, Jeffery, Jeffre
Jehu - (Latin) He is Jahweh
Jeremiah – (Hebrew) The Lord exalts. Other forms: Jeremy, Jerry, Dermot, Dermott, Yeremiah
Jeri - (Germanic) Spear ruler
Jermaine – (French) Bud
Jerome - (Greek) Sacred name
Jerri - (Germanic) Spear ruler
Jesse – (Hebrew) Wealthy. Other forms: Jessie, Jess, Jessy
Jet - (English) Black gemstone
Jett – (English) Hard, black mineral
Jimm - (Latin) Supplanter
Joachim - (Latin) God will establish
Jody - (Latin) Of Judea
Joel – (Hebrew) God is willing
Joel - (Latin) The Lord is God
John – (Hebrew) God is gracious. Other forms: Gianni, Giovanni, Giannos, Iban, Jack, Jens, Johan, Johannes, Jovan, Jon, Sean, Shane, Zane
Jonas - (Latin) Dove
Jonathan – (Hebrew) Gift of God
Jonathan - (Latin) God has given
Jongikhaya - (Xhosa) Watching over the home
Jongikhaya – (Xhosa) Watching over the home
Jongilanga - (Xhosa) Watching the sun
Jongilanga – (Xhosa) Watching the sun
Jonginkosi - (Xhosa) Watching over the Lord
Jonginkosi – (Xhosa) Watching over the Lord
Jordan - (Latin) Descend; flow down
Jorge – (Spanish) A farmer
Josaphat - (Latin) The Lord judges
Joseph – (Hebrew) God will add. Other forms: Josie, Joza
Joseph - (Latin) He will enlarge
Joshua – (Hebrew) Jehovah is salvation. Other forms: Josh, Joss, Yehoshua
Joshua - (Latin) God rescues
Josiah - (Latin) The Lord saves
Jovani - (Latin) God is gracious
Jude - (Latin) Praise; thanks
Judson - (Latin) Descend; flow down
Jugnua - (Indian) Fire (Zulu) fly
Julian - (Latin) Down
Julius - (Latin) Down
Justin – (Latin) Just; righteous
Justin - (Latin) Righteous; just
Jye - (English) Jay bird
Kabelo - (Sesotho) Inheritance; given
Kabelo – (Sesotho) Inheritance; given
Kadar (Arabic) Powerful
Kade (Scottish) Wetlands
Kadeem - (Arabic) One who serves
Kael - (Gaelic) Uncertain
Kai (Hawaiian) Sea
Kamal (Arabic) Perfect
Kamohelo - (Sesotho) Acceptance; welcome
Kamohelo – (Sesotho) Acceptance; welcome
Kananelo - (Sesotho) Approval; appreciation
Kananelo – (Sesotho) Approval; appreciation
Kane – (Welsh) Beautiful
Karabo - (Sesotho) Answer
Karabo – (Sesotho) Answer
Karim - (Indian) Kind hearted; generous
Kassian - (Latin) Empty; poor
Katleho - (Sesotho) Success
Katleho – (Sesotho) Success
Kayle – (Hebrew) Faithful dog. Other forms: Kaile, Kayl
Kayson - (Greek) Healer
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
Keith - (Gaelic) Woods
Kekeletso - (Sesotho) Addition
Kekeletso – (Sesotho) Addition
Kelby – (German) Farm by the spring
Kelebohile - (Sesotho) I am grateful
Kelebohile – (Sesotho) I am grateful
Kellen – (Irish) Mighty warrior
Kelsey – (Scandinavian) Island of ships
Kelvin – (Irish) Narrow river
Kemen – (Basque) Strong
Ken - (Gaelic) Born of fire
Kendrew - (English) Son of Andrew
Kenneth - (Gaelic) Born of fire
Kenrick – (English) Bold ruler
Kent – (Welsh) Bright
Keshawn - (Latin) God is gracious
Kestrel – (English) Falcon
Khabane - (Sesotho) Valuable; precious; warrior
Khabane – (Sesotho) Valuable; precious; warrior
Khadim - (Indian) Servant of God
Khalid - (Indian) Creator, Immortal
Khalil – (Arabic) Friend
Khuselwa - (Xhosa) Protect
Khuselwa – (Xhosa) Protect
Khwezi - (Xhosa) Star
Khwezi – (Xhosa) Star
Kieran – (Irish) Little dark one. Other forms: Kyran, Kirran
Kieron - (Gaelic) Little dark one
Kinsey – (English) Victorious royalty
Kinton – (Indian) Crowned
Kipp – (English) Pointed hill
Kirby – (Scandinavian) Church village
Kirian – (Irish) He who was born in the dark
Kirk - (Norse) Church
Kivi - (Finnish) Dweller by a stone
Knowles - (English) Top of a hill
Knox - (English) Round
Kubu – (African) Rebel
Kuper – (Yiddish) Copper
Kwan – (Korean) Strong
Kwanele – (African) It is enough
Kwanele - (Zulu) It is enough
Kwayera (African) Dawn
Kwende (African) Let’s go
Kyle - (Gaelic) Strait of water
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
Lance - (German) Territory; land
Lander – (Greek) Lion man
Lane - (English) Lane
Lange - (English) Long, tall
Lankesh – (Indian) Another name for the Hindu demon king Ravana
Lars - (Latin) Man from Laurentum
Latham - (Norse) To the barns
Latif – (Arabic) Kind and gentle
Latif - (Indian) Variety
Laurence - (Latin) Man from Laurentum
Lawrence – (Latin). Other forms: Larance, Lars, Larry, Loren, Lorens, Lorenzo
Lawson - (Latin) Man from Laurentum
Lazarus - (Latin) God is my help
Lear - (Germanic) Clearing
Lebohang – (Sesotho) Be thankful
Lebona – (Sesotho) The one who sees
Lee - (English) Clearing, meadow
Lefa – (Sesotho) Inheritance
Leggett (French) One who is sent
Lehlohonolo – (Sesotho) Luck
Leighton - (English) Leek settlement
Leith - (Gaelic) A harbour in Scotland
Leith – (Scottish) Broad river
Lenno – (Native American) Man
Lennon – (Gaelic) Coat or cape
Leo - (Latin) Lion
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
Lesley - (Gaelic) Holly Garden
Leslie – (Scottish) Meadowlands
Letsha - (Sotho) Lake
Levi – (Hebrew) Joined in harmony
Lewatle - (Sesotho) Ocean
Lewatle – (Sesotho) Ocean
Lex - (Greek) Defending men
Liam - (Germanic) Will, desire
Liam – (Irish) Determined guardian
Lincoln - (English) Lake settlement
Lindani – (African) Be patient
Lindelani - (Xhosa) Wait
Link - (German) Left hand
Linley – (English) Flax meadow
Linton - (English) Lyne; lime tree
Lionel – (French) Lion cub
Liu – (African) Voice
Logan - (Gaelic) Hollow
Loman – (Gaelic) Enlightened
Londisizwe - (Xhosa) Protect/take care of the nation
Loring - (French) Of Lothair
Lou - (Germanic) Fame and war
Loudan – (German) Low valley
Loudon - (English) Beacon hill
Louis – (German) Famous warrior. Other forms: Lewis, Luis
Louis - (Germanic) Fame and war
Lucas – (Danish) Bringer of light. Other forms: Lucius, Lucio, Lucian, Lucien, Luka, Lukas
Lucas - (Greek) Man from Lucania
Lucian - (Latin) Light
Ludwik – (Polish) Famous warrior. Other forms: Ludwig, Ludwich
Luke - (Greek) Man from Lucania
Luke – (Greek) Man from Lucania
Lungile - (Zulu) The good one
Luzio – (Italian) Light
Lyle - (French) Island
Lyndal – (English) Valley of lime trees
Lyulf - (English) Fire wolf
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
Maddock - (Welsh) Good; generous
Madison - (English) Son of Maud
Madon – (Irish) Charitable
Mael – (Celtic) Prince
Mafatle - (Sesotho) Wisdom
Mafatle – (Sesotho) Wisdom
Magen – (Hebrew) Protector
Mahir – (Hebrew) Industrious
Mahtab - (Indian) Moon
Majid – (Arabian) Great, glorious
Makukhanye – (Xhosa) Let there be light
Malachai - (Latin) My messenger
Malachi – (Hebrew) Angel of God
Malik – (Arabic) Master
Malin - (Latin) Of Magdala
Malusi - (Xhosa) Shepherd
Malusi – (Xhosa) Shepherd
Mamello - (Sesotho) Patience
Mamello – (Sesotho) Patience
Manas – (Indian) Mind
Mandla - (Xhosa) Power
Mandla – (Xhosa) Power
Manelesi - (Zulu) Satisfier
Mangaliso - (Xhosa) Wonderful
Mangaliso – (Xhosa) Wonderful
Manning – (English) Son of the hero
Mannix – (Irish) Monk
Marcus – (Latin) Warrior. Other forms: Mark, Marc, Marcio, Marck, Marx
Marius - (Latin) From the god Mars
Mark - (Latin) From the god Mars
Marland – (English) Lake land
Marlow - (English) Drained lake
Marlow – (English) Hill by the lake
Marmaduke - (Gaelic) Devotee of Maedoc
Martin – (French) Martial. Other forms: Maarten, Marten, Marto, Martinus, Mertin
Martin - (Latin) From the god Mars
Marty - (Latin) From the god Mars
Masheer - (Indian) Advisor
Masibulele - (Xhosa) Let’s give thanks
Masibulele – (Xhosa) Let's give thanks
Mason - (French) Bricklayer
Matsimela - (Sotho) Roots
Matt - (Latin) Gift of God
Matthew – (Hebrew) Gift of God. Other forms: Mateo, Matteo, Matheu, Mathew, Mathias, Matt, Matz
Matthew - (Latin) Gift of God
Maurice – (French) Dark-skinned. Other forms: Mauritz, Maur, Morice, Mauro
Maurice - (Latin) Moor
Max – (Latin) Greatest
Maximilian - (Latin) Little Maximus
Mbingeleli - (Xhosa) Priest
Mbingeleli – (Xhosa) Priest
Mbulelo - (Xhosa) Thankfulness
Mbulelo – (Xhosa) Thankfulness
Mcebisi - (Xhosa) Counsellor
Mcebisi – (Xhosa) Counsellor
Medin – (Greek) Defender
Megh – (Indian) Cloud
Mel - (English) Uncertain
Melbourne - (English) Middle stream
Melvern – (Native American) Great chief
Menzi - (Xhosa) The doer
Menzi – (Xhosa) The doer
Merrick - (Welsh) Moor
Mhambi - (Zulu) Traveller
Mica - (Latin) Who is similar
Micaiah - (Latin) Who is like God?
Michael – (Hebrew) He who is like God. Other forms: Mikhael, Meikil, Mical, Mika, Mijael
Michael - (Latin) Who is like God?
Mick - (Latin) Who is like God?
Miles - (Germanic) Forgiving
Milo - (Germanic) Soft-hearted
Milos – (Greek) Pleasant
Mirza - (Indian) Prince
Misal - (Indian) Example
Mitchell - (Latin) Who is like God?
Mkhokeli - (Xhosa) Leader
Mkhokeli – (Xhosa) Leader
Mkhuseli - (Xhosa) The shielder
Mkhuseli – (Xhosa) The shielder
Mncedisi - (Xhosa) Helper
Mncedisi – (Xhosa) Helper
Mnyamezeli - (Xhosa) Endure
Mnyamezeli – (Xhosa) Endure
Moeletsi - (Sesotho) Advisor
Moeletsi – (Sesotho) Advisor
Mohammad - (Indian) Name of the Prophet (p.b.u.h)
Mohapi - (Sesotho) Victor
Mohapi – (Sesotho) Victor
Mojalefa - (Sesotho) Heir
Mojalefa – (Sesotho) Heir
Mokgethi - (Sesotho) One who will choose
Mokgethi – (Sesotho) One who will choose
Moluleloa - (Sesotho) We have long awaited your arrival
Moluleloa – (Sesotho) We have long awaited your arrival
Mondli - (Zulu) feeder
Montana – (Spanish) Mountain
Monti - (French) Gomeric’s hill
Morgan - (Celtic) Confident seaman
Morgan – (Scottish) Sea warrior
Motlalepule - (Sesotho) The rain bringer
Motlalepule – (Sesotho) The rain bringer
Motsamai - (Sesotho) Traveller
Motsamai - (Sesotho) Traveller
Motsamai – (Sesotho) Traveller
Motsumi - (Sesotho) The seeker
Motsumi - (Sesotho) The seeker
Motsumi – (Sesotho) The seeker
Mpho - (Sesotho) Gift
Mpho – (Sesotho) Gift
Mpumelelo - (Xhosa) Success
Mpumelelo – (Xhosa) Success
Msizi - (Zulu) Helper
Mthandeni - (Xhosa) Love him
Mthandeni – (Xhosa) Love him
Mthetheleli - (Xhosa) Advocate
Mthetheleli – (Xhosa) Advocate
Mthimkhulu - (Xhosa) Big tree
Mthimkhulu – (Xhosa) Big tree
Mthuthuzeli - (Xhosa) Comforter
Mthuthuzeli – (Xhosa) Comforter
Mubarak - (Indian) Auspicious, holy
Muhammad – (Arabic) Praised.
Murad - (Indian) Wish, desire
Mxolisi - (Xhosa) Maintain peace
Mxolisi – (Xhosa) Maintain peace
Myles - (German) Forgiving
Myron – (Greek) Fragrant ointment
Mzukisi - (Xhosa) Praiser
Mzukisi – (Xhosa) Praiser
Naaman – (Hebrew) Pleasant
Nabarun – (Indian) Morning sun
Nabeel – (Arabic) Noble. Other forms: Nabil
Nada – (Arabic) Generous
Nadira - (Indian) Rare; inaccessible
Nadira - (Indian) Rare; inaccessible
Nahum – (Hebrew) Comforting
Nalah - (Sanskrit) Stem; hollow reed
Napoleon – (Greek) Lion of the woodland
Narve – (Dutch) Strong, healthy
Nash - (English) At the ash tree
Natan – (Polish) God has given
Nate – (Hebrew) Little gift
Nathan – (Hebrew) Gift of God
Nathan - (Latin) He (God) has given
Nathi - (Xhosa) Short for Nkosinathi
Navin – (Indian) New, novel
Nelson – (English) Son of Neil
Neo - (Sesotho) Gift
Neo – (Sesotho) Gift
Nerville – (French) Village by the sea
Netherwood - (English) Lower wood
Nevada – (Spanish) Snow
Neville – (French) New town
Nevin – (Gaelic) Nephew
Newall - (English) New hall
Newall - (English) New hall
Newman – (English) Newcomer
Newton - (English) New settlement
Nhlahla - (Zulu) Luck
Nhlakanipho - (Zulu) Wisdom
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
Nilson - (English) Son of Neil
Nixon – (English) Son of Nick
Njabulu - (Zulu) Happiness
Nkokheli - (Xhosa) Leader
Nkokheli – (Xhosa) Leader
Nkosinathi - (Zulu) God is with us
Nkosiphendule - (Zulu; Xhosa) God has answered
Nkosiphendule – (Zulu; Xhosa) God has answered
Nkululeko - (Xhosa) Freedom
Nkululeko – (Xhosa) Freedom
Nkwe - (Sesotho) Tiger
Nkwe – (Sesotho) Tiger
Noah - (Latin) Rest; comfort
Noel – (French) Christmas. Other forms: Noelle, Nole
Nolan – (Irish) Proud one
Nolen - (Gaelic) Chariot
Nuri – (Hebrew; Arabic) My fire
Nwa - (African) Son
Nwa (African) Son
Nyameko - (Xhosa) With endurance
Nyameko – (Xhosa) With endurance
Nyaniso - (Xhosa) Truthfulness
Nyaniso – (Xhosa) Truthfulness
Nye – (Welsh) Truly golden
Nyle – (English) Island. Other forms: Neil, Nyl, Nyll
Nyles - (Gaelic) Cloud or champion
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 - (French) Elf army
Oliver (Latin) Olive tree.
Olivier - (French) Peaceful; fruitfulness
Olivier (French) Peaceful; fruitfulness.
Olothando - (Xhosa) That Love of God
Olwethu - (Xhosa) Our own
Olwethu – (Xhosa) Our own
Onan (Turkish) Prosperous.
Onele - (Xhosa) Enough
Onele - (Xhosa) Enough
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
Orson - (Old French from Latin) A little bear
Oscar - (Scandinavian) Divine
Oskar - (German) Divine spearman
Oskar – (German) Divine spearman. Other forms: Oscar
Oswaldo - (German) Divine power
Otto - (German) Prosperous
Otto – (German) Prosperous
Otway - (Teutonic) Fortunate in battle
Ove - (Scandinavian) Life
Ove – (Scandinavian) Life
Owen - (Scottish; Greek) Born of yew; youth
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
Ozzie – (English) God of the forest
Paavan – (Indian) Purifier
Pace - (English) Peace
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
Parr - (English) Enclosure
Parry - (Welsh) Son of Harry
Pascal – (French) Born at Easter
Pascoe - (English) Born at Easter
Patrice - (Latin) A patrician
Patrick – (Latin) Nobleman. Other forms: Patrice, Patric, Patrik, Pat
Patrick - (Latin) Patrician
Patton – (English) Warrior’s town
Paul – (Latin) Small. Other forms: Pablo, Paolo, Paulo, Paulos
Paul - (Latin) Small; humble
Pax – (Latin) Peaceful
Pearce - (Greek) Stone
Pearson - (Greek) Stone
Peli – (Basque) Happy.
Pello – (Greek) Stone
Perrin - (Greek) Stone
Perry - (Latin) Foreigner
Perth – (Scottish) Thornbush thicket
Pesach – (Hebrew) Spared
Peter - (Greek) Stone
Peter – (Latin) Small rock
Phakamile - (Xhosa) Uplifted
Phakamile – (Xhosa) Uplifted
Phelan – (Irish) Wolf
Phil - (Greek) Lover of horses
Phila - (Xhosa) In good health
Philani - (Xhosa) Be well
Philip - (Greek) Lover of horses
Philip – (Greek) Lover of horses. Other forms: Filippe, Phillip, Flip, Pippo, Filya, Filip
Philo – (Greek) Love
Phumelele - (Xhosa) Succeeded
Phumelele – (Xhosa) Succeeded
Phumlani - (Zulu) Rest
Pierre – (French) Form of Peter
Pin – (Vietnamese) Faithful boy
Pinjas – (Hebrew) Mouth of the serpent
Piper - (English) A pipe player
Pirro – (Spanish) Flaming hair
Pitney – (English) Island of the strong-willed man
Placido – (Spanish) Serene
Polo – (Tibetan) Brave wanderer
Poloko - (Sesotho) Safety
Poloko – (Sesotho) Safety
Powell - (Welsh) Son of Hywel
Prescott - (English) Priest cottage
Presley - (English) Priest clearing
Presley – (English) Priest’s meadow
Prewitt – (French) Brave little one
Priestly - (English) Priest clearing
Prosper – (Latin) Fortunate
Pryce - (Welsh) Son of Rhys
Pryor – (Latin) Head of the monastery
Publio – (Latin) He who is popular
Qamar - (Arabic) Moon
Qamar – (Arabic) Moon
Qaqambile - (Xhosa) Brightness
Qaqambile - (Xhosa) Brightness
Qaqambile – (Xhosa) Brightness
Qeb - (Egyptian) Father of the earth
Qeb – (Egyptian) Father of the earth
Qondile - (Xhosa) Understood
Qondile - (Xhosa) Understood
Qondile – (Xhosa) Understood
Quade - (Latin) Fourth
Quade – (Latin) Fourth
Quain - (French) Clever
Quain – (French) Clever
Quasim - (Indian) Judge
Quenan - (Hebrew) Friend
Quenan – (Hebrew) Friend
Quenby - (English) Giving
Quenby – (Scandinavian) Woman’s estate
Quentin – (Latin) Fifth; queen’s town
Quillan - (Irish) Cub
Quillan – (Irish) Cub
Quincy - (Latin) Fifth
Quinlan – (Irish) Strong, well-shaped
Quinn - (Irish Gaelic) Wise and intelligent
Quintin - (Latin) Fifth
Quirino - (Spanish) The name of a 4th-Century martyr
Quon - (Chinese) Bright
Quon – (Chinese) Bright
Qutub - (Indian) Chieftain, leader
Raamah – (Hebrew) Thunder
Rab - (Germanic) Bright fame
Rabah – (Arabic) Winner
Rabi – (Arabic) Breeze; (Scottish) Famous
Race – (English) Race
Rad – (English) Advisor; (Slavic) Happy
Radcliff - (English) Red cliff
Radek – (Czech) Famous ruler
Radley – (English) Read meadow
Radley - (English) Red wood
Radnor – (English) Red shore
Radwan – (Arabic) Pleasant, delightful
Rafael - (Latin) God has healed
Rafe - (Germanic) Wolf council
Rafe – (Irish) Rich, prosperous. Other forms: Rafer, Rafferty
Rahim - (Indian) Kind hearted
Raiden – (Japanese) The thunder god
Rainer – (German) Counsellor. Other forms: Renier, Reinier, Rayner
Rainger - (English) Gamekeeper
Rainier - (Germanic) Wise army
Rajat – (Indian) Silver
Rajit – (Indian) Decorated
Raleigh - (English) Red wood
Ralph – (English) Wolf counsellor
Ralph - (Germanic) Wolf council
Rambert – (German) Strong; brilliant
Rance - (English) Son of Rand
Rand – (English) Shield; warrior
Ranger - (English) Gamekeeper
Rangle – (American) Cowboy
Rangsey – (Cambodian) Seven kinds of colours
Raphael - (Latin) God has healed
Rapula - (Sotho) Father of rain
Rasool - (Indian) Messenger of God, Prophet (p.b.u.h.)
Rauel – (Hebrew) Friend of God
Raul - (Germanic) Wolf council
Raunak - (Indian) Fame
Rawdon – (English) Rough hill
Rawley - (English) Red wood
Raza - (Indian) Wish, Agreement
Razak - (Indian) Protector
Razak - (Indian) Protector
Reaboka – (Sesotho) We are full of praise
Reagan – (Irish) Little king
Realeboha - (Sesotho) We are thankful
Realeboha – (Sesotho) We are thankful
Reaotlotla - (Sesotho) We praise His name; Glory to God
Reaotlotla – (Sesotho) We praise His name; Glory to God
Reaves - (English) Son of Reeve
Redd - (English) Red; reeds
Redford - (English) Red ford
Redmon - (Gaelic) Son of Raymond
Reece - (Welsh) Enthusiasm
Reeve - (English) Steward, bailiff
Reeve (English) Steward
Refilwe - (Sesotho) We have been given
Refilwe – (Sesotho) We have been given
Reg - (Germanic) Ruler with counsel
Regis – (Latin) Regal
Rehman - (Indian) Kind hearted
Rehmat - (Indian) Kind
Reid – (English) Redhead
Remaketse - (Sesotho) We’re surprised
Remaketse – (Sesotho) We’re surprised
Remy – (French) From Rheims, France
Renan – (Irish) Seal
Rendor – (Hungarian) Policeman
Reno – (American) Gambler
Rethabile - (Sesotho) We are happy
Rethabile – (Sesotho) We are happy
Rex - (Latin) King
Rex – (Latin) King
Reyhan – (Arabic) Favoured by God
Reynard – (French) Wise; bold; courageous
Rhett - (English) Advice, counsel
Rhodes – (Greek) Where roses grow
Rhys - (Welsh) Enthusiasm
Rhys – (Welsh) Enthusiastic
Rian - (Gaelic) Little King
Rian – (Irish) Little king. Other forms: Ryan, Rhian, Riaan, Rhion
Ricardo, Rick, Ricki, Ricky, Rickie, Ritchy, Ritchie
Rice – (English) Rich; noble
Richard - (French) Strong power
Rick - (French) Strong power
Rider – (English) Horseman. Other forms: Rhyder, Ryder
Rifat - (Indian) Development
Rigel – (Arabic) Foot
Ringo – (Japanese) Apple
Rio – (Spanish) River
Risley – (English) Meadow with shrubs
Riyaz - (Indian) Practice
Rizwan - (Indian) Messenger of Good news
Robert – (English) Famous brilliance. Other forms: Rob, Robbie, Bobby, Robyrt, Robin
Robert - (Germanic) Bright fame
Robin - (Germanic) Bright fame
Rocco – (Italian) Rest
Roch - (Germanic) Battle cry; rest
Rocky - (English) Stone; stoney
Roderick - (Germanic) Famous ruler
Rodge - (English) Famous spear
Rodney – (English) Island clearing
Rodney - (English) Renown island
Rodrigo - (Germanic) Famous ruler
Roger - (English) Famous spear
Rohan – (Indian) Sandalwood
Roland - (Germanic) famous country
Rolf - (Germanic) Famous wolf
Roman - (Latin) Roman
Romeo - (Italian) Pilgrim to Rome
Ron - (Norse) Ruler with counsel
Roni - (Latin) My song
Rory - (Gaelic) Red king
Roscoe - (Norse) Roe deer wood
Ross - (Gaelic) Bluff or Cliff
Rourke - (Gaelic) Famous ruler
Rowan - (Gaelic) Little red one
Roy - (Gaelic) Red
Roy – (Gaelic) Red; (French) King. Other forms: Leroy, Rey, Roi
Royce - (Latin) Rose
Ruca – (Aymara) Chief
Rudy - (Germanic) Famous wolf
Rune – (Swedish) Secret
Rush - (French) Red
Rushil - (Indian) Attractive
Russell - (French) Little red one
Rustam - (Indian)Brave fighter
Rusty - (American) Rusty
Ryan - (Gaelic) Little King
Ryder - (English) One who rides
Rylan – (English) Land where rye is grown
Sa’id – (Arabic) Happy
Sabas – (Hebrew) Conversion
Saber – (French) Sword
Sable - (English) Sable
Sacha - (Greek) Protector of man
Sadik - (Indian)Truthful, voracious
Sadler – (English) Saddle maker
Sadoc – (Hebrew) Sacred
Sahas – (Indian) Bravery
Sahel - (Indian) One who shows the way/path
Sahul – (Hebrew) Requested
Sajan – (Indian) Beloved
Sakhile - (Xhosa) We have built
Salam – (Arabic) Lamb
Salarjung - (Indian) Army leader in war
Salvador – (Spanish) Saviour. Other forms: Xavier, Salvidor
Salvatore - (Italian) Saviour; rescuer
Sam - (Latin) His name is God
Samkelo - (Xhosa) Acceptance
Samkelo – (Xhosa) Acceptance
Samson – (Hebrew) Like the sun
Samuel – (Hebrew) Asked of God. Other forms: Zamiel, Samel
Samuel - (Latin) His name is God
Sancho – (Latin) Sincere
Sandeep - (Indian) Lighting the way
Sander - (Greek) Defending men
Sandile – (Xhosa) Increase
Sandile - (Xhosa) We have increased
Sanele - (Xhosa) We are satified/ have enough
Santino - (Italian) Sacred
Santon – (English) Sandy town
Santos - (Spanish) Saints
Saquib - (Indian) Bright; luminous
Sarik – (Indian) Bird
Sasha – (Russian) Short form of Alexander
Saul – (Hebrew) Prayed for. Other forms: Saulo, Shaul, Sol, Sollie
Savion - (Basque) New house
Sawyer - (English) One who saws wood
Sayeed - (Indian) Leader; Auspicious
Sbu - (Xhosa) Short for Sibusiso
Schmidt – (German) Blacksmith
Schuyler - (Dutch) Guarded; scholar
Scot - (English) Painted warrior
Scott – (English) From Scotland
Scribe – (Latin) Writer
Seabert – (English) Shining sea
Seager - (English) Seaman
Sean – (Irish) Form of John
Sean - (Latin) God is gracious
Seanan – (Irish) Wise
Searle – (English) Armour
Seaton - (English) Town by the ocean
Seaton – (English) Town near the sea
Sebastian – (Greek) Venerable. Other forms: Bastien, Sebasto, Sebo
Sebastian - (Latin) Dramatic; honorable
Sedgely – (English) Sword meadow
Seeger - (English) Seaman
Seeley – (English) Blessed
Sequoia - (Native American) Large Tree
Serafino - (Latin) Fiery one
Serge – (Latin) Attendant. Other forms: Sergio, Serg, Serguel
Sergio - (Latin) Servant
Seth – (Hebrew) Appointed
Seth - (Latin) Appointed
Seton - (English) Town by the ocean
Severin - (Italian) Prudent, wise
Seymour – (French) Prayer
Shaan - (Latin) Peaceful
Shad - (Persian) Commanded by Aku
Shadab - (Indian) Fresh
Shade (English) Shade
Shadrach - (Persian) Commanded by Aku
Shae - (Latin) Supplanter
Shaista - (Indian) Gentle, obedient
Shaka – (Zulu) Founder, first
Shakeel - (Indian)Handsome
Shaq - (Arabic) Handsome
Shaquille - (Arabic) Handsome
Shari - (Latin) The plains
Sharif – (Arabic) Honest; noble
Sharif - (Arabic) Truthful, virtuous
Sharique - (Indian) Participant
Shaukat - (Indian) Prestige, Richness
Shaun - (Latin) God is gracious
Shavonne - (Gaelic) God is gracious
Shaw - (English) Grove
Shaw – (English) Grove
Shea - (Gaelic)
Sheary – (Irish) Peaceful
Sheldon - (English) Protected hill
Sherwin – (English) Swift runner
Shiloh - (Latin) Peaceful, tranquil
Shing – (Chinese) Victory
Sibongiseni - (Xhosa) We are thankful
Sibusiso - (Zulu) Blessing
Siddel – (English) Wide valley. Other forms: Siddell, Sidel
Sidima - (Xhosa) Stature
Sidima – (Xhosa) Stature
Sidney - (English) Wide meadow
Sierra – (Irish) Black
Sifiso - (Xhosa) Wish / what we had wished for
Sihle - (Xhosa) Short for Simosihle
Silas – (Latin) Derived from Silvanus, God of trees
Silas - (Latin) Of the forest
Silumko - (Xhosa) Wiseman
Silumko – (Xhosa) Wiseman
Silvan – (Latin) Forest dweller
Silvan - (Latin) Of the forest
Silvio - (Latin) Wooded; forest
Simangaliso - (Xhosa) Wonderful
Simangaliso – (Xhosa) Wonderful
Simba – (Swahili) Lion
Simon – (Hebrew) He heard. Other forms: Simmy, Simone, Simeon, Symon
Simon - (Latin) Listening
Simphiwe - (Xhosa) We have been given him
Sinclair - (English) Saint Clair
Sinclair – (French) Prayer
Sinjin - (English) Saint John
Siphamandla - (Zulu) Give us strength
Siphelele - (Xhosa) We are complete
Sipho - (Zulu) Gift
Siraj - (Indian) Lamp
Siseko - (Xhosa) Foundation
Siseko – (Xhosa) Foundation
Sithembiso - (Xhosa) A Promise
Siyabonga - (Xhosa) We thank you
Siyanda - (Xhosa) We are increasing
Sizwe - (Xhosa) Nation
Skip – (Scandinavian) Shipmaster
Sky - (Norse) Sky
Slade - (English) Valley
Sladen – (English) Child of the valley
Slayde - (English) Valley
Sly - (Latin) A forest
Smith - (English) A smith
Sobhi – (Arabic) Sunrise
Sohail - (Indian) Moon light
Sohil - (Indian) Handsome
Sol - (Latin) Peace
Solomon – (Hebrew) Peaceful. Other forms: Selim, Solmh, Solmon
Solomon - (Latin) Peace
Somer – (French) Born in the summer
Son – (Vietnamese) Mountain
Songeso - (Xhosa) Addition
Songeso – (Xhosa) Addition
Sonwabile - (Xhosa) Happiness
Sonwabile – (Xhosa) Happiness. Other forms: Sonwabo
Soren - (Italian) Stern, severe
Soren (Danish) Thunder; war
Sorrell - (English) Sour
Sovan – (Cambodian) Gold
Sphamandla - (Xhosa) Give us strength
Spiro - (Greek) Spirit
Sqalesihle - (Xhosa) Beautiful
Steel – (English) Like steel
Steele - (English) Hard/durable as steel
Stefano - (Greek) Crown
Stephen - (Greek) Crown
Stephen – (Greek) Crowned. Other forms: Steph, Stefan, Stephon, Steven, Steve, Stevin
Stiles - (English) Steep ascent
Storm - (English) Violent weather
Stratton - (English) Road enclosure
Stuart – (Old English) Scottish surname taken from French version of Stewart, meaning steward
Styles - (English) Steep ascent
Sual - (Indian) Invitation
Suhail - (Indian) Moon light
Sullivan - (Gaelic) Keen eye
Sully - (Gaelic) Keen eye
Sven – (Scandinavian) Youth
Syed – (Arabic) Happy
Sylas - (Latin) Of the forest
Sylvan - (Latin) Of the forest
Taher – (Arabic) Clean; pure
Tahir - (Indian) Holy
Tahir – (Indian) Holy
Tait - (Norse) Cheerful
Taj - (Indian) Crown
Tajim - (Indian) Respect
Talat - (Indian) Prayer
Talbot – (French) Boot maker
Talib – (Arabian) Seeker
Talib - (Indian) Willing
Taman – (Slavic) Dark; black
Tamar – (Hebrew) Date
Tanner – (English) Leather worker
Taral – (Indian) Honey bee
Tarique - (Indian) Morning star
Taro – (Japanese) Firstborn male
Tate – (Scandinavian) Cheerful. Other forms: Tatum
Tau - (Sesotho) Lion
Tau – (Sesotho) Lion
Taurean – (Latin) Strong
Taylor - (English) A tailor
Taylor – (English) Tailor. Other forms: Taylr, Tayler, Tailer, Talor
Teale – (English) Small duck
Tebello - (Sesotho) Expectation
Tebello – (Sesotho) Expectation
Teboho - (Sesotho) Gratitude
Teboho – (Sesotho) Gratitude
Tedd - (Greek) Gift of God
Tefo - (Sesotho) Payment; reward
Tefo – (Sesotho) Payment; reward
Tej – (Indian) Light
Telmo – (English) Cultivator
Tenner – (Irish) A small form of a rosary
Terence - (Latin) Calm
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
Thabang – (Sesotho) Be happy
Thabiso - (Sesotho) Joy bringer
Thabiso – (Sesotho) Joy bringer
Thabit – (Arabic) Firm; strong
Thabo - (Sesotho) Happiness
Thabo – (Sesotho) Happiness
Thad – (Greek) Courageous. Other forms: Thaddis, Thadus
Thady – (Irish) Praise
Thamsanqa - (Xhosa) Lucky boy
Thamsanqa – (Xhosa) Lucky boy
Thandisizwe - (Xhosa) Love the nation
Thandisizwe – (Xhosa) Love the nation
Thando - (Xhosa) Love
Thanduxolo - (Xhosa) Peace-lover
Thanduxolo – (Xhosa) Peace-lover
Thapeli - (Sesotho) Appeal
Thapeli – (Sesotho) Appeal
Thapelo - (Sesotho) Prayer; plea
Thapelo – (Sesotho) Prayer; plea
Thato - (Sesotho) Love
Thato – (Sesotho) Love
Thaw (English) Melting ice
Thebe - (Sesotho) Shield
Thebe – (Sesotho) Shield
Themba - (Xhosa) Trust; hope; faith
Thembalethu - (Xhosa) Our hope
Thembalethu – (Xhosa) Our hope
Thembani - (Xhosa) Hope
Thembani – (Xhosa) Hope
Thembinkosi - (Xhosa) Trust the Lord
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
Thom - (Aramaic) Twin
Thomas - (Aramaic) Twin
Thomas (Greek) Twin. Other forms: Tomas, Thomee, Thom, Tom
Thoriso - (Sesotho) Praise
Thoriso – (Sesotho) Praise
Thorne - (English) Thorn bush
Thornton (English) Thorny town
Thulani - (Xhosa) Be still; quiet
Thulani (African) Be quiet.
Thwaite - (English) Clearing
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) To honor God
Timothy (Greek) Honouring God. Other forms: Timon, Tim, Timo, Tomothy
Tlali - (Sesotho) Fulfilled
Tlali – (Sesotho) Fulfilled
Tlholo - (Sesotho) Victory
Tlholo – (Sesotho) Victory
Tlotliso - (Sesotho) Honour
Tlotliso – (Sesotho) Honour
Tobi - (African) God is good
Tobias – (Hebrew) God is good. Other forms: Toby, Tobin
Todd - (English) Fox
Tollemache - (English) Ringing of bells
Tomi – (Japanese) Rich
Tomlin - (Aramaic) Twin
Torsten – (Scandinavian) Thunderstone
Toru – (Japanese) Sea
Trent - (English) Traveller
Trent – (Latin) Rapid stream
Trevor – (Irish) Prudent
Trevor - (Welsh) Large settlement
Tripp – (English) Traveller
Tristan - (Gaelic) Tumult
Troy – (Irish) Foot soldier
Tsebo - (Sesotho) Knowledge
Tsebo – (Sesotho) Knowledge
Tshepo - (Sesotho) Hope
Tshepo – (Sesotho) Hope
Tucson - (Spanish) Black base
Tuhin - (Indian) Snow
Tuhinsurra - (Indian) Snow white
Tumelo - (Sesotho) Faith
Tumelo – (Sesotho) Faith
Tumisang - (Sesotho) Give praise
Tumisang – (Sesotho) Give praise
Twain – (English) Divided by two
Tye - (English) Common pasture
Tyler – (English) Tile maker
Tylor - (English) Tile maker
Tyrone – (Greek) Sovereign
Tyshawn - (Latin) God is gracious
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
Ulwazi - (Xhosa) The one with knowledge
Umar – (Arabic) Flourishing. Other forms: Omar
Umed – (Indian) Hope
Umi – (Yao) Life
Unathi - (Zulu) He is with us
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
Usman - (Indian) Slave
Utba – (Arabic) Boy
Uzi – (Hebrew) My strength
Vachan - (Indian) Speech
Vachan – (Indian) Speech
Vachel - (French) Little cow
Vachel - (Old French) A little cow or one who raises cows
Vaclav – (Czech) Wreath of glory
Vail - (English) Valley
Vail – (English) Valley
Valborg - (Swedish) Famous ruler
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
Vance - (Old English) A thresher
Vandan - (Indian) Saved
Vandan – (Indian) Saved
Vander - (Dutch) Belongs
Vander – (Dutch) Belongs
Varen - (Indian) Better
Varen – (Indian) Better
Varian - (Latin) Variable
Varian – (Latin) Variable
Varij - (Indian) Lotus
Varij – (Indian) Lotus
Varun – (Indian) Rain god
Vaughn - (Welsh) Small
Vaughn – (Welsh) Small
Veer – (Hebrew) Brave
Veit - (Swedish) Wide
Veit – (Swedish) Wide
Vered - (Hebrew) Rose
Vered – (Hebrew) Rose
Verlin – (Latin) Blooming
Verner - (Germanic) Guard army
Vernon - (Latin) Springlike; youthful
Vernon – (Latin) Springlike; youthful
Victor - (Latin) Conqueror
Victor – (Latin) Conqueror. Other forms: Vic
Victor - (Latin) Victor
Vidal - (Hebrew) Life
Vidal – (Hebrew) Life. Other forms: Vitale
Vidor - (Hungarian) Cheerful
Vidor – (Hungarian) Cheerful
Vidur - (Indian) Wise
Vidur – (Indian) Wise
Vijay - (Sanskrit) Victory
Vijay – (Sanskrit) Victory
Vikas - (Indian) Growing
Vikas – (Indian) Growing
Vincent - (Latin) Conquering
Vincent - (Latin) Conqueror; victor
Vincent – (Latin) Victor. Other forms: Vince, Vin, Vicenzo, Vincien, Vynsynt
Vittore - (Italian) The conqueror
Vladimir - (Russian) Famous prince
Vladimir – (Russian) Famous prince
Vlas - (Russian) Glorious ruler
Vlas – (Russian) Glorious ruler
Vusi - (Xhosa) Builder of the home
Vusumuzi - (Xhosa) Builder of the home
Vuyani - (Xhosa) Gladness
Vuyani – (Xhosa) Gladness
Wade - (English) Crossing
Wade – (English) Crossing
Wade - (English) Ford; to go
Wadih - (Lebanese) Alone
Wagner - (Dutch) A wagon driver or wagon-maker
Wahab - (Indian) Kind hearted
Wahab – (Indian) Large-hearted
Waite – (English) Watchman
Wakely – (English) Wet meadow
Wakil - (Arabic) Lawyer
Wakil – (Arabic) Lawyer
Waldemar - (German) Powerful
Waldemar – (German) Powerful
Walden - (English) Wooded valley
Walden – (English) Wooded valley. Other forms: Waldan, Waldyn, Welti, Wald
Walfred – (German) Peaceful ruler
Walker - (English) Distinctive
Wallis - (French) Foreigner
Walshe - (English) Celt; foreigner
Walter – (German) Army ruler. Other forms: Valter, Whalter, Waltir, Walt
Walton - (English) Foreigner
Walwyn – (English) Welsh friend
Wandile - (Xhosa) You are extra
Ward – (English) Watchman
Ware – (English) Cautious
Warick – (English) Town hero. Other forms: Warrick, Waryc, Waryk.
Warner - (German) Armed defender
Warner – (German) Armed defender
Warren - (German) Warden
Warren – (German) Warden
Warren - (Germanic) Guard
Warrick - (English) Town hero
Wasidali - (Indian) Engrossed
Wasim - (Arabic) Good-looking; graceful
Wasim – (Arabic) Good-looking; graceful
Waylon - (English) Land by the road
Waylon – (English) Land by the road
Wazir - (Arabic) Minister
Wazir – (Arabic) Minister
Webster - (English) Weaver
Weiss – (German) White
Weldon - (English) Spring hill
Wells - (English) Springs
Wells – (English) Springs
Wendell – (German) Wanderer
Weston - (English) West enclosure
Weylin - (Celtic) The son of the wolf
Whitney - (Old English) White island
Whitney – (Old English) White island
Wid – (English) Wide
Wies – (German) Renowned warrior
Wilbert – (German) Brilliant
Wilder – (English) Wilderness
Wildon – (English) Wooded hill
William - (Germanic) Will
William - (Old German) Will; helm; protection; defender
William – (Old German) Will; helm; protection; defender. Other forms: Will, Willie, Bill, Billy; Liam; Wilhelm; Willem
Willis - (Old English) A strong and resolute protector
Winslow - (Old English) Hall of victory
Winston - (English) A surname used as a first name; also used in honour of Sir Winston Churchill
Winston – (English) A surname used as a first name; also used in honour of Sir Winston Churchill
Winston - (English) Joy stone
Witt - (English) White
Wolfe - (English) Wolf
Wonga – (Xhosa) Status
Wonga (Xhosa) Status
Woody – (English) Either a diminutive of Woodrow, or a nickname derived from the word wood
Wyatt - (French) Little warrior
Wyatt - (French) Little warrior
Wyatt – (French) Little warrior
Wyck - (Scandinavian) Village
Wyck - (Scandinavian) Village
Wyck – (Scandinavian) Village
Wylie - (English) Trapper
Wyn - (Welsh) Light-skinned
Wynford - (Welsh) From the white ford
Wynn - (English) Friend
Wythe – (English) Willow tree
Xaime - (Hebrew) Second son
Xaime – (Hebrew) Second son
Xander - (Greek) Short form of Alexander
Xander – (Greek) Short form of Alexander
Xanthus - (Latin) Golden haired
Xanthus – (Latin) Golden haired.
Xavier - (Arabic) Bright
Xavier – (Arabic) Bright. Other forms: Xzavier
Xavier - (Basque) New house
Xemenes - (Spanish) The listener
Xenaro - (Latin) Porter
Xenaro – (Latin) Porter
Xenon - (Greek) Foreigner
Xenos - (Greek) A stranger
Xerxes - (Persian) A king or ruler; The name of a famous Persian king
Xesus - (Hebrew) Saviour
Xesus – (Hebrew) Saviour
Xeven - (Slavic) Lively
Xeven – (Slavic) Lively
Xil - (Greek) Young goat
Xil – (Greek) Young goat
Xoan - (Hebrew) God is good
Xoan – (Hebrew) God is good
Xolani - (Zulu) Peace
Xolani - (Zulu) Peace
Xolani – (Zulu) Peace
Xusto – (Latin) Fair, just
Xusto - (Latin) Fair; just
Xylon - (Greek) Forest
Xylon – (Greek) Forest
Xyshaun - (African-American) Zany
Yadid - (Hebrew) Friend
Yadid – (Hebrew) Friend
Yagil - (Hebrew) He will rejoice
Yagil – (Hebrew) He will rejoice
Yair - (Hebrew) He will enlighten
Yair – (Hebrew) He will enlighten
Yale - (German) Productive
Yale – (German) Productive
Yamir - (Indian) Moon
Yamir – (Indian) Moon
Yanis - (Hebrew) God’s gift
Yardan - (Arabic) King
Yardan – (Arabic) King
Yarin - (Hebrew) To understand
Yaron – (Hebrew) He will sing
Yasin - (Arabic) Prophet
Yasin – (Arabic) Prophet
Yefrem - (Russian) Fruitful One of the sons of Joseph in the Bible
Yestin - (Welsh) Just
Yestin – (Welsh) Just
Yigael - (Hebrew) God will redeem
Yong - (Chinese) Courageous
Yong – (Chinese) Courageous
Yorick – (English) Farmer
Yorke - (English) Place of the boars
Yoshi - (Japanese) Adopted son
Yoshi – (Japanese) Adopted son
Younes - (Lebanese) Prophet
Younes – (Lebanese) Prophet
Yul - (Mongolian) Beyond the horizon
Yul – (Mongolian) Beyond the horizon
Yule – (English) Born at Christmas
Yuri - (Russian) Form of George
Yuri – (Russian) Form of George
Yustyn - (Russian) Form of Justin
Yustyn – (Russian) Form of Justin
Yusuf - (Indian) Chosen by God
Yvet – (French) Archer
Zachariah - (Hebrew) God remembered
Zachariah – (Hebrew) God remembered. Other forms: Zachari, Zachary, Zack, Zackery
Zafar - (Indian) The best
Zafir - (Arabic) Victorious
Zafir – (Arabic) Victorious
Zahid - (Indian) Saintly
Zahir – (Arabic) Shining, bright
Zahir - (Arabic) Shining; bright
Zaide – (Hebrew) Older
Zaki – (Arabic) Bright; pure
Zaki - (Indian) Intelligent
Zale – (Greek) Sea; strength
Zamraan - (Arabic) Praise
Zamraan – (Arabic) Praise
Zan – (Italian) Clown
Zander – (Greek) Short form of Alexander
Zane - (Hebrew) God is gracious
Zaniel - (Latin) Angel of Mondays
Zared – (Hebrew) Ambush
Zayet – (Arabic) Growth
Zedekiah - (Latin) God is my justness
Zeeman – (Dutch) Seaman
Zefirino - (Greek) Wind of spring
Zeno – (Greek) Harness
Zenon - (Greek) He who lives
Zenon – (Greek) He who lives
Zeth - (Greek) Investigator; researcher
Zethan – (Hebrew) Shining
Zia – (Hebrew) Trembling
Zimra – (Hebrew) Song of praise
Zimri – (Hebrew) Valuable
Zithembe - (Xhosa) Trust yourself
Ziv – (Hebrew) Shining brightly
Zoltan - (Hungarian) Life
Zoltan – (Hungarian) Life
Zonar - (Latin) Sound
Zonar – (Latin) Sound
Zorba – (Greek) Live each day
Zubair - (Indian) Pure
Zukile - (Xhosa) Calmed
Zukile – (Xhosa) Calmed
Zukisani - (Xhosa) Praise
Zukisani - (Xhosa) Praise
Zuko - (Xhosa) Glory
Zuko – (Xhosa) Glory
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