Names That Mean Given
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The names
Nathan
Hebrew
"given"
Nathan is an Old Testament name that's ranked among the Top 100 names for boys for 50 years, and could well stay there for another 50. Strong, solid, and attractive, It's a name familiar to every…
Ananias
Hebrew
"God has given"
Ananias is a New Testament name of three different figures. The two good ones were a high priest and a disciple of Paul. The not good Ananias was the husband of Sapphira who conspired to deceive the…
Donato
Latin
"given by God"
Widely used in Italy, Spain, and Portugal, has an air of generosity and could easily be adopted here.
Ayobunmi
Yoruba, Nigerian
"joy is given to me"
Donát
Hungarian variation of Donato, Latin
"given by God"
Natan
Variation of Nathan, Hebrew
"given"
For jet-setting parents or those with many cultural backgrounds, a name that is workable across various languages is often a priority. Natan is a great option, as it is a familiar name in many…
Kabelo
African and Sotho
"given"
A cool and charismatic Sotho name with a great meaning.
Bohdan
Ukrainian, Polish, Czech, Slovak
"given by god"
Variant of the popular Slavic name Bogdan, meaning "given by god".
Theodota
Feminine variation of Theodotus, Latin from Greek
"given to god"
With Theodora showing signs of revival, this rare saints' name could be an appealing alternative.
Neizan
Spanish variation of Nathan, Hebrew
"given"
Spanish spelling of the Hebrew classic that might prove confusing to non-Spanish speakers.
Donata
Latin
"given"
Evokes a sympathetic feeling of generosity and charity.
Theodotus
Latin from Greek
"given to God"
Rare but intriguing saints' name that offers an unconventional way to get to Theo.
Niam
Hindi or Arabic
"law; given by God; blessing"
With Liam at the top of the boys' popularity list, parents might discover the still-rare Niam. A name with various origins, Niam can be a Hindi name, deriving from the word niyam meaning "rule" or…
Nátán
Hungarian variation of Nathan, Hebrew
"given"
