Names That Mean Brother
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Abi
Hebrew
"father"
Short form of the Biblical name Abiah or Abijah, meaning "my father is God".
Broder
Scandinavian
"brother"
One of the more unfamiliar Nordic choices, a perfect set-up for the nickname Brody.
Broderick
Norse
"brother"
Despite its brotherly meaning, sounds rather formal and cold.
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…
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.