By Pamela Redmond · Updated October 2026
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Place-name
The Alhambra, which means "red city," is in Granada, Spain. British writer Ali Smith used it for a character in her novel The Accidental .
Italian and Spanish
"serene"
A name that's more familiar in its male form, Placido, but this can be a similar-feeling alternative to Serena.
Spanish
"Candlemas"
Diminutive of Candelaria, a name derived from candle and given in honor of the festival of Candlemas, which marks the presentation of Christ in the temple and the purification of the Virgin Mother.
Spanish place name and surname
The haunting Lorca is a place name from the Spanish province of Navarre, but far more famous as the surname of the eminent Spanish poet and playwright Federico Garcia Lorca, who was the direct…
Aliásar is a masculine name with multicultural resonances, potentially drawing from Arabic, Spanish, or Persian influences. The accent mark suggests a specific pronunciation emphasis, giving it a…
Elaísar is a masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Hebrew or Arabic linguistic traditions. It bears resemblance to biblical names like Eleazar (meaning 'God has helped') or…
Eleózar is a masculine name with biblical origins, a variant of Eleazar, which derives from Hebrew and means "God has helped" or "God is helper." In the Old Testament, Eleazar was the son of Aaron…
Eliseao is an uncommon masculine name likely derived as a variant of Eliseo, the Spanish and Italian form of Elisha. The name has Hebrew origins, meaning 'God is my salvation' or 'God is salvation.'…
Spanish variation of Isaiah, Hebrew
"salvation of the Lord"
Ysai is a less-known variation of the popular Isaiah.
Ysais is an uncommon masculine name with possible Spanish or Hebrew origins. It likely represents a rare variant spelling of Isaiah (Spanish: Isaías), the biblical prophet whose name means "salvation…
Mathías is a variation of the name Matthias or Matías, with Latin and Greek origins meaning 'gift of God.' This spelling variant, with the accent on the 'i,' is particularly popular in…
Mathios is a masculine name with Greek origins, representing a traditional Greek variant of Matthew. Derived from the Hebrew name Mattathias, it carries the meaning 'gift of God' or 'gift from…
Spanish, from Hebrew
"gift of God"
The handsome Spanish form of Matthew.
Matíos is a masculine name that appears to be a variant form of Matthias or Matías, names derived from the Hebrew name Mattathias, meaning "gift of God." The addition of the accent mark gives it a…
Mattáes is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Matthias or Matthaios, which derive from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh' or 'gift of God.' The distinctive…
Mattías is a masculine name that combines elements of Matthew and Matthias, both derived from the Hebrew name Matityahu, meaning 'gift of God.' The addition of the accent mark gives this variation a…
Arabic
"good, charitable, generous"
A traditional Arabic name with cool short form Khai, which was used as a standalone by Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik in 2020. It comes from the Arabic word kayr associating it with generosity, goodness,…
Reubén is a masculine name that represents a Spanish variation of Reuben, which originates from Hebrew. The name means 'behold, a son' and appears in the Bible as one of Jacob's twelve sons who…
"behold, a son"
The Spanish form of Reuben.
Spanish and Basque
"son"
Ximen is not, as many think, the Spanish variation of Simon. It is derived from the medieval Basque name Semen (emphasis on the second syllable, but still completely unusable in the English-speaking…
