Names That Mean Will

  1. Akim
    • Origin:

      Russian form of Hebrew JEHOIAKIM
    • Meaning:

      "God will establish"
    • Description:

      This strong and commanding Russian name is pronounced ah-KEEM.
  2. Odella
    • Origin:

      Variation of Odele or Odelia, English, Hebrew "song; I will praise the Lord"
    • Meaning:

      "song; I will praise the Lord"
    • Description:

      Names with the del element, such as Adeline, Adelaide, Adele, and Della, are currently en vogue, but old-fashioned Odella didn't get the memo.
  3. Vilgot
    • Origin:

      Swedish
    • Meaning:

      "God's will"
    • Description:

      Vilgot may seem like an ancient Germanic name, but it's only been around since the end of the 19th century. It's most famous bearer is the late Vilgot Sjöman, a famed Swedish film director and writer.
  4. Willadeen
    • Origin:

      American invented name
    • Meaning:

      "will + valley"
    • Description:

      The Social Security Lists show Willodean and all its variant spellings to have been used throughout the 1920s and 30s especially in Southern states. There are a few theories on its origins (an invented name created to honor William/Willard and a a female name ending in "-dine", or it may be an Anglicization of a Native American name). Either way, it has a willowy sweetness that deserves a comeback.
  5. Hohepine
    • Origin:

      Maori form of Josephine, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "Jehovah increases"
    • Description:

      Māori form of Josephine. This was the birth name of activist and Māori elder Dame Whina (FEE-na) Cooper.
  6. Yehiel
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "god will live"
    • Description:

      This is the name of several people in the Old Testament, including one of King David's lute players. Also spelled Yechiel or Jehiel.
  7. Yaron
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "he will sing"
    • Description:

      Most modern parents outside Israel would prefer Aaron.
  8. Telma
    • Origin:

      Portuguese version of Thelma
    • Meaning:

      "will"
    • Description:

      Sometimes used in the Hispanic community, along with the male TELMO. Has been associated with Telma Hopkins, singer with Tony Orlando & Dawn and onetime TV sitcom star.
  9. Hohepa
    • Origin:

      Maori
    • Meaning:

      "he will add"
    • Description:

      Maori form of Joseph
  10. Willadeene
    • Origin:

      American invented name
    • Meaning:

      "will + valley"
    • Description:

      The Social Security Lists show Willodean and its variant spellings to have been used throughout the 1920s and 30s especially in Southern states. There are a few theories on its origins (an invented name created to honor William/Willard and a a female name ending in "-dine", or it may be an Anglicization of a Native American name). Either way, it has a willowy sweetness that deserves a comeback.
  11. İsmail
    • Origin:

      Turkish variation of Ishmael, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God will hear"

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