Names That Mean Ancient
- Kennon
Origin:
Scottish and IrishMeaning:
"ancient"Description:
This is one of several similar sounding Gaelic surname names that would make perfectly acceptable choices--others are Kennan, Keenan and Kenyon. Another possible meaning is "descendant of the fair ones," referring to the Norse invaders.
- Scilla
Origin:
Botanical name and short form of PriscillaMeaning:
"ancient"Description:
Scilla are little woodland flowers in a beautiful bright blue color. Scilla can also be a short form of Priscilla, from Prisca "ancient".
- Jerusalem
Origin:
Place nameMeaning:
"city of the ancient god Shalem"Description:
Transferred from the geographical name, Jerusalem is a sacred city in many religious traditions, including Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It is given to around a dozen babies of each sex per year in the US.
- Sebbe
Origin:
Swedish variation of SebastianMeaning:
"person from ancient city of Sebasta"Description:
This Swedish form of Sebastian would work nicely as a nickname.
- Jerusalema
Origin:
Variation of Jerusalem, HebrewMeaning:
"city of the ancient god Shalem"Description:
Jerusalema is the name of a viral song released by Master KG, a South African DJ, in 2019. The #JerusalemaChallenge was an international sensation during Summer 2020, and in 2021, Jerusalema debuted on the baby name charts when it was given to six baby girls.
- Aniceta
Origin:
Latinized feminine form of Ancient GreekMeaning:
"unconquerable"Description:
A delicate name with strong roots, Aniceta is most often used in contemporary Spain. Saint Anicetus was an ancient pope and martyr.
- Qadim
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"ancient"Description:
More frequently seen with the Kadeem spelling, as in actor Kadeem Hardison.
- Keenen
Origin:
Variation of KeenanMeaning:
"ancient"Description:
Energetic name that's keen to please.
- Samaria
Origin:
Place-name, HebrewMeaning:
"to guard, to keep"Description:
Similar to but distinct from Samara, this pretty name was chosen for his daughter by rapper LL Cool J. It's the name of an ancient Palestinian city, located in present-day Jordan, and is associated with the Biblical story of "The Good Samaritan" who came from Samaria. Derived from shamar meaning "to guard" this name was chosen for 100 girls in 2023 in the US.
- Thesally
Origin:
from the Greek Thessaly, a region of Ancient GreeceDescription:
Thessaly is the name of an area of Greece, known for being near Mount Olympus. This variation lends itself to the nickname Sally. You may also wish to consider the name Larissa, which is the capital of the Thessaly region.
- Donar
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"ancient thunder god"Description:
Futuristic, in a 1930s kind of way.
- Jerusalem
Origin:
Place nameMeaning:
"city of the ancient god Shalem"Description:
Transferred from the geographical name, Jerusalem is a sacred city in many religious traditions, including Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It is given to around a dozen babies of each sex per year in the US.
- Lindus
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"Ancient Greek place name"Description:
Lindus or Lindos was one of the most important towns in ancient Rhodes. Lindus also was the native place of Cleobulus, one of the Seven Sages of Greece.
- Priscillia
Origin:
Variation of PriscillaMeaning:
"ancient"Description:
Fanciful variation of already extravagant name. You might recognize it as the name of Swiss Olympian Priscillia Annen.
- Palmira
Origin:
Latin, from Palmyra, ancient Syrian cityMeaning:
"palm tree; pilgrim"Description:
A place name relating to the tropical palm tree, or a feminine form of Palmiro, meaning "pilgrim".
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