Names That Mean Rising

  1. Anatole
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  2. Alpenglow
    • Origin:

      German, “the rosy light of the setting or rising sun on high mountains”
  3. Arohi
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "rising musical tune"
    • Description:

      The name of an ascending sequence of musical notes in Hindustani classical music, meaning "rising, evolving".
  4. Orane
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "rising"
    • Description:

      Oriana's not-quite-as-pretty French cousin.
  5. Alpenglow
    • Origin:

      German, “the rosy light of the setting or rising sun on high mountains”
  6. Kosuke
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "rising sun; peaceful herald"
  7. Alzata
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "rising"
    • Description:

      This Italian word with a positive meaning makes a pretty, unusual girl's name
  8. Aarohi
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "rising musical tune"
    • Description:

      The name of an ascending sequence of musical notes in Hindustani classical music, meaning "rising, evolving".
  9. Arpina
    • Origin:

      Armenian
    • Meaning:

      "rising of sun"
    • Description:

      Has a nice fresh, early morning meaning, but not the most mellifluous of sounds. Also spelled Arpineh.

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