Names That Mean Journey

  1. Safari
    • Origin:

      African word name from Swahili
    • Meaning:

      "journey"
    • Description:

      In the US this is likely to conjure zebras, lions and elephants on the Serengeti, but its original meaning "journey" broadens its wearability. Safari is a name common in Africa for babies born while their parents were on a journey.
  2. Euodia
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "a good journey"
    • Description:

      An unusual and melodious New Testament name
  3. Safari
    • Origin:

      African word name from Swahili
    • Meaning:

      "journey"
    • Description:

      In Africa, Safari is often used a name for a baby born during a journey. Americans and more likely to think of riding in Jeeps, taking photos of giraffes, lions, and the like. Nevertheless, Safari is an intriguing name, although one best reserved for the middle.
  4. Isra
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "journey of the night"
    • Description:

      Isra is a gender-neutral Arabic name. The name of a chapter of the Quran, it refers to the Prophet's journey from Mecca to Jerusalem.
  5. Raido
    • Origin:

      Proto-Germanic
    • Meaning:

      "ride, journey"
    • Description:

      Raido is the rune that corresponds with the Latin letter R in the Elder Furthark runic alphabet. In Old English, it was translated at Rad.

      Nowadays it makes an interesting baby name for linguists and language-enthusiasts.

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