Names That Mean Time
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Horatio
Origin:
English variation of Latin HoratiusMeaning:
"hour, time"Description:
Like Horace, Horatio is a variation on the Latin Horatius, but its Shakespearean and optimistic Horatio Alger pedigree makes it an attractive up-and-comer, especially with its cool final o. A modern reference is the charismatic TV character Horatio Caine played by David Caruso in CSI: Miami.
- Epoch
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"age, period of time"Description:
An Enoch for our times?
- Devran
Origin:
TurkishMeaning:
"world, fate, time"Description:
An attractive Turkish derived from an old-fashioned Turkish word meaning world, fate, or time — devran değişti is a phrase meaning "times have changed."
- Zenith
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"the time at which something is most powerful or successful; the point in the celestial sphere directly above an observer"Description:
A tip-top word name—literally, Zenith means the top or apex. Zen makes a cute nickname.
- Iniko
Origin:
Nigerian, IgboMeaning:
"born in a time of trouble"Description:
This West African name has an upbeat, energetic sound, yet it is traditionally used for a son who was born during troubled times.
- Truce
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"an agreement between opponents to stop fighting for a certain time"Description:
With its harmonious meaning and gentle sound, Truce has joined the wave of virtuous word names that have risen up the charts in the 21st century. Reflecting a wish for peace during turbulent times, Truce moved an impressive 11118 places up the US rankings in 2024, when it was chosen for nearly 230 babies. A year prior, it was given to just six babies.
- Aroa
Origin:
BasqueMeaning:
"era, time"Description:
Part of a group of lovely A-starting names popular in Spain, along with Ainhoa and Aitana. Spanish actress Aroa Gimeno introduced this one.
- Asya
Origin:
Turkish; Russian and Bulgarian diminutive of AnastasiaMeaning:
"Asia; resurrection"Description:
Asya has dual origins: it is both the Turkish word for Asia (the continent), and a short form of Anastasia in Russian and Bulgarian. Beyond that, it is a beautiful example of a "travelling light" name, in the style of Aria: short, elegant, and usable across different cultures.
- Idan
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"era, time"Description:
Idan is a Hebrew unisex place-name rarely heard in this country.
- Tempo
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"time"Description:
An offbeat word name referring to the speed of a piece of music.
- Arusi
Origin:
SwahiliMeaning:
"born at the time of a wedding"Description:
A celebratory choice, also spelled Harusi.
- Season
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"time of sowing"Description:
Winter, Summer, and Autumn are all mainstream names; this covers all bases.
- Oracio
Origin:
Aragonese variation of HoratioMeaning:
"hour, time"Description:
The variation of Horatio used in Aragon, Spain.
- Tempo
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"time"Description:
An offbeat word name referring to the speed of a piece of music.
- Day
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"the time of light between one night and the next"Description:
Many African tribes have a tradition of naming children for the day or time they were born -- Friday, Afternoon -- a practice finding new life in the Western world as word names become more popular.
- Omolara
Origin:
YorubaMeaning:
"born at the right time"Description:
A stunning and unique West African name for a daughter.
- Harusi
Origin:
SwahiliMeaning:
"born at the time of a wedding"Description:
An alternate spelling of Arusi, used throughout Africa.
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