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Old Norse
"support, leader"
Derived from the Norse tribal name Gautr meaning "goth" and the word stafr, meaning "support, leader", Gösta is a common male name in Sweden that is related to the more familiar Gustav.
Arabic
"leader"
Rhythmic choice sometimes heard in Muslim families.
Greek, Urdu; "king's property, royal; female leader"
"king's property, royal; female leader"
Vasia is both a Muslim girl's name from the Indo-Iranian language Urdu meaning 'female leader", as well as a diminutive of the Greek name Vasiliki meaning "royal".
Italian
"guide, leader"
Guido was very popular in Renaissance Italy, with many namesakes including painter Fra Angelico (born Guido di Pietro) and mathematician Guido Fubini. Guy Fawkes, of gunpowder plot fame, sometimes…
Latin
"spiritual leader"
Pastor might be a brother for Parson and Deacon.
Irish
"son of the leader"
Fallon has gone feminine, but this puts it back in the boys' camp.
Hawaiian
A lovely Hawaiian boy's name with a bold meaning — and a beautiful one to bestow upon a son. While the letters are all there for the trendy nickname Kai, this name is pronounced "ah-lah-kah ee", with…
Latin from Greek
"leader of the dance"
Prochorus may be a big name for a child to wear, but it has a lively meaning and a New Testament connection.
Turkish from Mongolian
"prevailing leader, firm leader"
Batuhan is derived from the Mongolian name Batu — meaning "firm" in Mongolian and "prevailing" Turkish — and the Turkish root han , "ruler" or "leader." The name references Batu Khan, Mongol ruler…
Welsh
"battle leader"
An ancient Welsh name belonging to an early modern king and saint, among others. The Irish cognate, Cathal, is more widely known.
Tamil
This cool Tamil option means "leader".
Russian variation of Prochorus, Latin from Greek
The use of Prokhor in Russia was in part inspired by St. Prochorus, a deacon in the New Testament.
"lion, leader"
Welsh for "lion", or a nickname for Llewelyn. Could make a cooler substitute for the blander Lou.