Names That Mean Sweet

  1. Naaman
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "sweet herbs"
    • Description:

      The double a makes it special.
  2. Dulcemaria
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "sweet lady"
    • Description:

      A smoosh name of Dulce "sweet" and Maria, a reference to the Virgin Mary. Occasionally used in Latin America.
  3. Anush
    • Origin:

      Armenian
    • Meaning:

      "sweet"
    • Description:

      A saccharine Armenian choice that may call to mind other names from around the globe, including the Russian Annuskha and Sanskrit Anusha.
  4. Anoush
    • Origin:

      Armenian
    • Meaning:

      "sweet"
    • Description:

      A dramatic and adorable name with a lot of sweep and swoosh. Also spelled Anush.
  5. Zissy
    • Origin:

      Yiddish
    • Meaning:

      "little sweet one"
    • Description:

      Dimunitive of Zisel, from a Yiddish word meaning "sweet".
  6. Réka
    • Origin:

      Hungarian, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      An alluring name that would fit right into an American classroom with no problem.
  7. Ihanelma
    • Origin:

      Finnish
    • Meaning:

      "lovely, sweet"
    • Description:

      Invented in the early 20th century, along with similar names Sanelma and Anelma. Ihanelma was derived from the Finnish word ihana, meaning "lovely" or "sweet."