Names That Mean Dawn

  1. Eostre
    • Origin:

      Old English from German
    • Meaning:

      "dawn"
    • Description:

      Eostre is the Anglo-Saxon goddess of Spring and dawn. In ancient times, the pagans had festivals and feasts celebrating Eostre, but this practice was eventually overtaken by the Christian Easter holiday. The connection between the traditions is evident today in cultures that speak English and Germanic languages, as the name Easter is derived from Eostre. Most other languages derive the name of the holiday from the Hebrew word Pesach, meaning "Passover."
  2. Rox
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "dawn"
    • Description:

      Likely derived from the Greek name Roxanne, Rox was a short form popular in America in the mid-19th Century. Like Max and Lux, it seems sleek and contemporary and particularly suited to modern life.
  3. Shachar
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "dawn"
  4. Kikisepaw
    • Origin:

      Cree
    • Meaning:

      "morning, dawn"
  5. Ushas
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "dawn"
    • Description:

      The name of the Hindu goddess of the dawn, also known as the daughter of heaven.