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Hebrew
"brother of the exalted one"
Hiram is the kind of forgotten biblical name that adventurous parents who wish to move beyond David and Daniel are beginning to reconsider--even though it has bits of its old stiff-collared image…
"Yahweh is his brother"
A simple and streamlined Biblical name, Joah borne by several figures in the Old Testament. Meaning "Yahweh is his brother" or "brother of God", it could be an unexpected way to honor a family Joe or…
Norse
"brother"
Despite its brotherly meaning, sounds rather formal and cold.
Turkish
"brave, older brother"
Efe is derived from the Greek word éfivos , meaning "adolescent."
"handsome older brother"
A rising combination in Turkey.
Finnish
A popular choice in Finland in recent years, deriving from a colloquial word for "brother". Other forms include Veijo and Veli.
"valiant older brother"
Double-barreled Turkish name with a great meaning for an eldest son.
Diminutive of Hiram, Hebrew
A vintage addition to the Riley/Miley/Wiley/Kylie brigade.
"my brother is pleasant"
Variant of Ahinoam
Swedish and English surname
"bridge; brother"
Brolin — inspired by actor Josh — has been used sparingly as a boy name since 2007. Most instances of the surname come from the Swedish derivation, meaning "bridge," however, Josh Brolin's surname is…
Also spelled Achinoam, this Biblical name belonged to wives of both King Saul and King David.
Diminutive of Veli and Veikko, Finnish
Energetic and friendly, Veijo is a Finnish name with a cool -o ending. It is a diminutive of Veikko, itself a diminutive (or colloquial) form of Veli, meaning "brother" in Finnish. Predominantly used…
Italian, from Phoenician
"brother of Melqart"
The Italian form of the ancient Hamilcar has a romantic, elaborate sound, and it could be a handsome choice if you're looking for a rare Italian name that no other child will share on the playground.…
Turkish, Albanian, Arabic, Finnish
"helper, protector, friend; brother"
A multicultural choice with a sound as friendly as both its meaning, Veli has its roots in Turkish, Arabic, Albanian. and Finnish. As a Turkish and Albanian name, Veli is a form of the Arabic Wali,…
Spanish, Portuguese, from Phoenician
A handsome historic choice, Amílcar is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Hamilcar, a Phoenician name best known for Hamilcar Barca, the 3rd-century BC Carthaginian general. The name's meaning,…
American
"son of the right hand + brother"
A name that appeared in the US stats in the 80s, possibly as respelling of classic Benjamin, inspired by the sounds of Jarmaine. There is a chance that it may simply be the result of a data entry…
Hindi, Sanskrit
"younger, born later, younger brother"
A sweet yet solid name of Hindi origin, Anuj is an appealing choice for the youngest brother in a family. Popular in India, it is notably borne by pop singer Anuj, cricketers Anuj Batra and Anuj…
Hindu, Sanskrit
"younger brother of Rama"
A Sanskrit compound name, combining the elements Rama and Anuj — both also used as names in their own right — Ramanuj means "young brother of Rama." Rama is the hero of the Hindu epic, Ramayana and…
Phoenician
A historical name with a modern sound, best known for Hamilcar Barca, a 3rd-century BC Carthaginian general and father of the famous Hannibal. The name's meaning, brother of Melqart, refers to…
Greenlandic
"sister's younger sister, brother's younger brother"
With a similar sound to trendy favourites like Luca, Nico or Micah, Nuka is commonly used in Greenland for both girls and boys. Like many Greenlandic names, its meaning is related to family: for…