Names That Mean Brother
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Hiram
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…
Broderick
Norse
"brother"
Despite its brotherly meaning, sounds rather formal and cold.
Joah
Hebrew
"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…
Lillebror
Swedish
"little brother"
Originally a nickname, this has become a given name in Sweden, albeit rare. It's much more common as a middle, however.
Shilah
Navajo, Native American
"brother"
The Navajo word for "brother" bears resemblance to the biblical place name Shiloh. If you have Navajo heritage, this is one to consider.
Yağiz efe
Turkish
"handsome older brother"
A rising combination in Turkey.
Veikko
Finnish
"brother"
A popular choice in Finland in recent years, deriving from a colloquial word for "brother". Other forms include Veijo and Veli.
Yiğit efe
Turkish
"valiant older brother"
Double-barreled Turkish name with a great meaning for an eldest son.
Hiley
Diminutive of Hiram, Hebrew
"brother of the exalted one"
A vintage addition to the Riley/Miley/Wiley/Kylie brigade.
Achinoam
Hebrew
"my brother is pleasant"
Variant of Ahinoam
Efe
Turkish
"brave, older brother"
Efe is derived from the Greek word éfivos , meaning "adolescent."
Brolin
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…
Abi
Hebrew
"father"
Short form of the Biblical name Abiah or Abijah, meaning "my father is God".
Ahinoam
Hebrew
"my brother is pleasant"
Also spelled Achinoam, this Biblical name belonged to wives of both King Saul and King David.
Broder
Scandinavian
"brother"
One of the more unfamiliar Nordic choices, a perfect set-up for the nickname Brody.
