International Baby Boy Names
- Baran
Origin:
Turkish and PersianMeaning:
"ram"Description:
Baran is barely known in the US -- unless it's mistaken for royal moniker and Trump son name Baron -- but it might make a perfect choice for a boy born under the sign of Aries.
- Kerem
Origin:
Turkish variation of Karim, ArabicMeaning:
"noble, generous"Description:
A Top 10 name in Turkey, seen again in the Top 100 in the double-barreled combination Kerem Ali.
- Itamar
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"date palm island"Description:
In the Old Testament, Itamar (or Ithamar) was the youngest son of Aaron.
- Sigurdur
Origin:
Icelandic from NorseMeaning:
"guardian of victory"Description:
Top 50 Icelandic name with the charming nickname Siggy.
- Kristof
Origin:
Slavic variation of Christopher, Greek and LatinMeaning:
"bearer of Christ"Description:
Attractive attenuated form of the popular Christopher, well used throughout Europe, appearing as Christophe in France and Christoph in Germany.
- Ogun
Origin:
African, YorubaMeaning:
"god of war"Description:
Militaristic.
- Kelechi
Origin:
IgboMeaning:
"glorify God"Description:
A common unisex name in Nigeria. Kerry Washington used it as the middle name for her son Caleb.
- Selim
Origin:
Turkish variation of Salim, ArabicMeaning:
"safe"
- Johari
Origin:
Arabic and Swahili from PersianMeaning:
"jewel"Description:
Johari is derived from the Arabic word jawhar, which evolved from the Persian word gouhar, both referring to gemstones.
- Batu
Origin:
MongolianMeaning:
"firm"Description:
A common name in Central Asia, linked to Mongol leader Batu Khan.
- Bayar
Origin:
MongolianMeaning:
"joy"Description:
A strong unisex option with an uplifting meaning.
- Nur
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"light"
- Dayo
Origin:
YorubaMeaning:
"joy arrives"Description:
A joyful Yoruba name which would be perfect for a long-awaited baby.
- Iskender
Origin:
Turkish variation of Alexander
- Zsoka
Origin:
HungarianMeaning:
"my god is oath"Description:
A sparky diminutive of Erszébet, the Hungarian form of Elizabeth.