Names That Mean Splendor

  1. Aine
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "brightness, splendor"
    • Description:

      More commonly seen here as Anya, this traditional yet unique Irish name belonged to the queen of the Munster fairies and is sprinkled throughout Irish folklore as an early Celtic goddess of summer and prosperity. One of the most popular baby names in Ireland, Aine's spelling and pronunciation might seem simple but could prove confusing in the U.S.
  2. Hadriel
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "splendor of Jehovah"
    • Description:

      An alternative to the formerly male Ariel, which is now in the grasp of "The Little Mermaid."
  3. Fahari
    • Origin:

      Swahili
    • Meaning:

      "fame, honor, splendor"
    • Description:

      A lovely soft-yet-strong unisex Swahili name, with a great meaning to boot, similar in sound to Farah, and Ferrari.
  4. Zohara
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "light, splendor"
    • Description:

      Lovely name that's been overshadowed by sister ZAHARA, which was chosen by Brad and Angelina for their oldest daughter.
  5. Viraj
    • Origin:

      Hindi, Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "sovereign, excellence, splendor"
    • Description:

      Viraj is a Sanskrit name and a modern form of Viraja, a mythical being in Hindu mythology associated with creation, having been produced by Brahma (the supreme director and creator of the universe). It is also simply a Sanskrit word, indicating excellence and power.
  6. Fahari
    • Origin:

      Swahili
    • Meaning:

      "fame, honor, splendor"
    • Description:

      A lovely soft-yet-strong unisex Swahili name, with a great meaning to boot.
  7. Hodaya
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "splendor of Yahweh"
    • Description:

      Hodaya is within the Top 20 in Israel.
  8. Inika
    • Origin:

      Hindi, Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "splendor"
    • Description:

      Variant of Anika

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