Names That Mean Rising
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Anatole
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"from the east, rising sun"Description:
Anatole is one of the unique boys' names with an unusual-ish feel but an uncertain provenance, with a meaning related to sunrise and thus to fire. While it's Greek in origin, it is associated more closely with France. Anatole Kuragin is a dashing, roguish prince in Tolstoy's War and Peace.
- Aarohi
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"rising musical tune"Description:
The name of an ascending sequence of musical notes in Hindustani classical music, meaning "rising, evolving".
- Alpenglow
Origin:
German, “the rosy light of the setting or rising sun on high mountains”
- Arohi
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"rising musical tune"Description:
The name of an ascending sequence of musical notes in Hindustani classical music, meaning "rising, evolving".
- Kosuke
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"rising sun; peaceful herald"
- Orane
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"rising"Description:
Oriana's not-quite-as-pretty French cousin.
- Arpina
Origin:
ArmenianMeaning:
"rising of sun"Description:
Has a nice fresh, early morning meaning, but not the most mellifluous of sounds. Also spelled Arpineh.
- Alpenglow
Origin:
German, “the rosy light of the setting or rising sun on high mountains”
- Alzata
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"rising"Description:
This Italian word with a positive meaning makes a pretty, unusual girl's name
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