Names That Are Variations
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Oleksa
Ukrainian variation of Alexander
"defending men"
One of many variants of the classic Alexander — this particular one is used in Ukraine.
Esko
Finnish variation of Asketill, Norse
"helmet of God"
Cool Finnish name ripe for import.
Maiju
Finnish, variation of Maija
A cute variation of the Finnish Maija — which in turn is a variation of Maria.
Adinah
Hebrew, variation of Adina
"delicate"
The Old Testament Adinah was a male soldier, not the same as the beautiful daughter of Jacob and Leah, Dinah. But in modern Israel, Adinah and Adina are also used as names fori girls.
Moise
Judeo-Italian variation of Mosè, Italian
"delivered from the water"
Version of Moses commonly used among Italian Jews in the Middle Ages.
Artemio
Spanish variation of Artemis
Artemio gives energy to this august Greek mythological name.
Evronie
French variation of Apronia
Evronie is an alluring variation of the German Apronia — and also the name of a German saint in the 6th century.
Filippo
Italian variation of Philip, Greek
"lover of horses"
As classic as it comes in Italy — Filippo was once common during the Renaissance, and today remains in the Top 25.
Jaan
Estonian variation of John, Hebrew
"God is gracious"
Estonian translation of John, currently ranking in Estonia's Top 20.
Aleksa
Slavic variation of Alexander
"defending men"
One of many variants of the classic Alexander — this particular one is used in South Slavic countries.
Meiju
Finnish, variation of Maija
A cute variation of the Finnish Maija — which in turn is a variation of Maria.
Danijela
Slovene, Croatian, and Serbian feminine variation of Daniel, Hebrew
"God is my judge"
Serafin
Spanish variation of Seraphim, Hebrew
"fiery"
Serafin and Seraphim are much less known and used in the US than the feminine forms Serafina and Seraphina, but just as appealing. An out-of-the-box Spanish option with a deep history and an animated…
Zahari
Bulgarian variation of Zechariah or Malay from Arabic
"the Lord has remembered; to shine"
A rare but on-trend unisex name with roots in Bulgarian and Malay.
Oengus
Irish mythology name, variation of Angus
"one choice"
Oengus is the old Irish form of the name most commonly found in the modern world as Angus, typically Scottish. In Irish mythology, Oengus is the god of youth, love, and poetry.
Máté
Hungarian variation of Matthew, Hebrew
"gift of God"
Abril
Polish variation of Abraham
Saide
Crimean variation of Sa'ida, Arabic
"happy, lucky"
Saide is notably the middle name of actor Shia LeBeouf, from his mother's maiden name. It's typically seen as a feminine given name in Crimea among people of Crimean Tatar descent. Saide derived from…
Juuso
Finnish variation of Joseph
"Jehovah increases"
The Finnish form of Joseph, sometimes used as a nickname for Juuseppi.
Abramo
Judeo-Italian variation of Abraham, Hebrew
"father of multitudes"