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Northern Indian form of Shiva, Hindi
"benign, kind"
A short, snappy form of the name Shiva, this name is associated with the Hindu god of destruction and restoration. Currently a rising choice in England and Wales.
Word name
"one of a kind"
Finding a really distinctive name is probably a better way to make sure your child stands out, but then again, is choosing Unique really any different to parents choosing Saint, Messiah, Chosen,…
Italian
"wicker basket; kind of cloth"
Joining Maia, Raya, and Kaia, is alluring, evocative Zaia. Possibly a variation of the Italian surname Saia, meaning "kind of cloth", or potentially stemming from the Italian dialect word zaia…
Arabic
"kind and gentle"
Singer-actress Queen Latifah -- born Dana Owens -- makes this North African Muslim name sing.
Welsh
"gentle, kind"
Used for both genders in its native country, though more often for girls, Tirion is a rare Welsh name with a lovely sound and meaning. Tirion and similar names have appeared many times in fantasy…
Maori
"kind and caring"
A strong-sounding name with a gentle meaning related to kindness and protection. The New Zealand Department of Conservation is called Te Papa Atawhai in Māori.
Japanese
"kind help"
French, Latin
"good, kind one"
While some may find it too close to the name of the Irish singer-songwriter Bono, it is in fact a French surname, placename, and wine name. The exact meaning is uncertain, though theories include…
A place name, a surname, and a wine name, does Bonneau have potential as a baby name too? Possibly derived from the Old French term of endearment, bonye , meaning "good, kind one" or from the Latin…
Southern African, English
"loving and kind person"
Used as a surname and as a first name, Lovemore is predominantly given to boys in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi and Botswana. It is a virtue name with spiritual undertones, and may be used alongside names…
Old Welsh
"benevolent, kind"
Ultimately derived from the Old Welsh elus , Elisedd is one of the sources of the currently popular Ellis. It was notably borne by a 8th century king of Wales, known as both Elisedd ap Gwylog and…
Italian nickname
"polite, kind"
Patricia Arquette and Nicole Richie named their daughters Harlow, so why not consider this other great early screen icon?
French form of Adelaide, Germanic
"noble kind"
The French form of the dignified Adelaide, Adélaïde has been borne by Belgian, French, and Luxembourgish nobility, along with musician Héloïse Adélaïde Letissier. It re-entered the French Top 500 in…
Classic Muslim name representing one of the ninety-nine attributes of Allah; Queen Latifah has drawn attention to the feminine form of the name.
"friend, companion, gentle, kind"
Confident Middle Eastern choice. Children will relate to the Rafiki form via the wise guru in Disney's "The Lion King."
Irish
"son of the kind one"
Most parents interested in this name would be honoring either an ancestor or painter Georgia O'Keeffe.