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Names That Mean Sweet

Updated October 2026

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Dulce
Latin
"sweet"
Popular Portuguese and Spanish name that refers to "dulce nombre de Maria" -- the sweet name of the Virgin Mary. English variant Dulcie has a different pronunciation, and is significantly less…
Zamira
Arabic, Hebrew, Albanian, "mind, heart, conscious; lean, slender; nightingale; sweet voice"
"mind, heart, conscious; lean, slender; nightingale; sweet voice"
An elegant, powerful, and multi-cultural name with various origins. Used occasionally in the US since the 80s, the name has seen more significant use since the mid-2010s and is now given to around…
Rihanna
Arabic
"sweet basil"
Many will associate Rihanna with the Barbados-born singer, known mononymously by her middle name. During her early years of fame, when "Umbrella" was on the radio and "Take a Bow" was playing through…
Zissy
Yiddish
"little sweet one"
Dimunitive of Zisel, from a Yiddish word meaning "sweet".
Melona
Greek
"sweet like honey"
Several "Mel" names are shining in the Top 1000, including Melody, Melanie, and Melina, and Melona is a sweet and unique alternative that was given to around 30 baby girls in 2022. Melona is also a…
Esti
Hebrew diminutive of Esther, Persian, or Basque
"star; sweet honey"
Esti is most commonly a short form of Esther and Estelle, both making the big move from old lady name to cool young name. It's also a popular short form of the Basque names Estitxu and Estibalitz, or…
Amel
French and Maghrebi transcription of Amal, Arabic, Albanian
"hope, aspirations; sweet"
Familiar in France, Tunisia, and Algeria, Amel is a variation of the hopeful Amal. From its Albanian roots however, it is related to the word e ëmbël meaning "sweet". Notably borne by singer Amel…
Shirin
Persian
"charming, sweet"
An attractive unisex choice heard in several countries, including Armenia. Can be pronounced sheer-IN or sheer-EEN.
Amai
Japanese
"sweet"
This short and sweet (literally) Japanese girl name would cross beautifully into many cultures.
Chan
Cambodian
"sweet smelling tree"
Whether it's an Asian surname-name or short for Channing, has a sound and feel that's both simple and stand-out.
Dulcemaria
Latin
"sweet lady"
A smoosh name of Dulce "sweet" and Maria, a reference to the Virgin Mary. Occasionally used in Latin America.
Dulcie
Latin, diminutive of Dulcibella
"sweet"
A sweet-meaning and sounding name dating back to the Roman Empire, and later found in the antebellum South, Dulcie has in the modern era been heard most often in Australia. In Agatha Christie's…
Pollux
Greek
"very sweet"
Made cool by that final X (as seen in Felix, Lennox, and Rex), Pollux is the Romanized form of Polydeukes, the half-twin of Castor, and the son of Zeus and Leda. Associated with the Gemini…
Melat
Amharic, Ethiopian
"gift of God; fine linen; sweet"
Melat is a lovely girl name that is frequently used in Ethiopia. Several meanings of Melat are possible, including "gift of God", and "sweet". Melat also refers to the fine linen or silk woven in the…
Manju
Sanskrit
"pleasant, sweet"
This attractive Indian unisex name has a number of interesting variations with equally appealing meanings, including Manjula and Manjusha.
Réka
Hungarian, meaning unknown
A zippy and concise Hungarian name, likely derived from Kreka, a historical name borne by one of Atilla the Hun's wives. It's a popular choice in Hungary where it ranks in the Top 100, however, it's…
Roanna
Variation of Rosanna or Latin
"sweet"
Most modern parents would probably prefer the cooler Rowan.
Nemy
Mende
"sweet"
Friendly and energetic name from the Mende language of West Africa.
Quanah
Native American, Comanche
"sweet smelling, fragrant"
Name of a major figure in Indigenous history, Quanah Parker, a Comanche chief who became a judge on the Court of Indian Affairs. Quanah is derived from the Comanche word kwana , meaning "odor" or…
Anush
Armenian
"sweet"
A saccharine Armenian choice that may call to mind other names from around the globe, including the Russian Annuskha and Sanskrit Anusha.

Names That Mean Sweet

The names

Dulce

Zamira

Rihanna

Zissy

Melona

Esti

Amel

Shirin

Amai

Chan

Dulcemaria

Dulcie

Pollux

Melat

Manju

Réka

Roanna

Nemy

Quanah

Anush