Names That Mean Owner
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Tamir
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"owner of many palm trees"Description:
A Near Eastern favorite, with an agreeable, evocative sound.
- Hoover
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"owner of a patch of farmland"Description:
A huve is 40 acres of land, so the occupational name Hoover refers to the farmer who owned and worked it. Hoover also relates to the rock band, the vacuum cleaner, the dam, and former FBI head J. Edgar.
- Massai
Origin:
African tribe; also ItalianMeaning:
"owner of land and farms"Description:
Unusual name chosen for her son by actress Nia Long, who combined it with the even more unusual literary middle name, Zhivago.
- Stedman
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"owner of a farmstead"Description:
Most people's sole association with this name is Oprah companion Stedman Graham -- cool and sophisticated.
- Ahearne
Origin:
CelticMeaning:
"owner of horses"Description:
What a novel choice for those choosing to honor their Celtic heritage or love of horses (or both). One can imagine a little Ahearne running wildly through lush green fields.
- Sahib
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"companion; owner"Description:
A Muslim Boy name that can have a sweet and amicable meaning — friend, or companion — or a less appealing one — master, or owner.
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