Names That Mean Will
- Akim
Origin:
Russian form of Hebrew JEHOIAKIMMeaning:
"God will establish"Description:
This strong and commanding Russian name is pronounced ah-KEEM.
- 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.
- Vilgot
Origin:
SwedishMeaning:
"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.
- Willadeen
Origin:
American invented nameMeaning:
"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.
- Hohepine
Origin:
Maori form of Josephine, HebrewMeaning:
"Jehovah increases"Description:
Māori form of Josephine. This was the birth name of activist and Māori elder Dame Whina (FEE-na) Cooper.
- Yehiel
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"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.
- Yaron
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"he will sing"Description:
Most modern parents outside Israel would prefer Aaron.
- Telma
Origin:
Portuguese version of ThelmaMeaning:
"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.
- Hohepa
Origin:
MaoriMeaning:
"he will add"Description:
Maori form of Joseph
- Willadeene
Origin:
American invented nameMeaning:
"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.
- İsmail
Origin:
Turkish variation of Ishmael, HebrewMeaning:
"God will hear"
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