Names That Mean Healthy
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Kenzo
Japanese
"strong and healthy"
Kenzo is a common Japanese name with several creative bearers: the single-named fashion designer, prizewinning architect Kenzo Takada, and painter Kenzo Okada, which makes it internationally…
Salima
Arabic
"safe"
Very popular throughout the Arab world and growing in use in the US as well, where it was given last year to more than 50 baby girls.
Samina
Arabic
"healthy"
Samina is a little-known name in the US, given to only a handful of baby girls each year, that is prime for wider use. It's attractive, easy to spell and pronounce, and makes a perfect alternative to…
Valentia
Latin
"healthy"
Used in Italy and Spain, but in non-Latin countries could be confused with Valencia.
Zulma
Arabic
"peace"
A rare Arabic name related to the Hebrew Shalom, Solomon or Salome, meaning "peace", " safety" or "completeness". In complete contrast, it could be related to the word "dhulm" or "zulm" meaning…
Ken
Diminutive of Kenneth; Japanese
"born of fire or handsome; healthy and strong"
In many minds this one belongs to Barbie, but with such positive meanings and international connections, can Ken make the transition to usability again?
Valens
Latin
"strong, vigorous, healthy"
A common Roman cognomen, borne by a 4th-century Roman emperor among others. From the same root as vale , the Roman word of parting, which means "be well". Note: the Classical Latin pronunciation for…
Balendin
Catalan
"strong, healthy"
Catalan version of Valentine.
Bálint
Hungarian from Latin
"strong, healthy"
Hungarian form of Valentine.
Takeshi
Japanese
"warrior; strong; healthy"
Salvia
Latin
"whole, healthy"
Another name for the herb sage -- which sounds younger and more modern than this version.
Elwell
English Surname
"healthy spring"
Elwell is an English surname as well as a place name. Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick used it as a second middle name for one of their twin daughters in 2009.