Names That Mean Modest

A international feeling name of Japanese origin that could be used to refer to a child's place in the family, Kenji has attracted notice in the US as the name of The Food Lab chef, James Kenji López-Alt, know simply as Kenji. It appeared in the latter end of the US Top 1000 in 2023.
 
As with a number of Japanese names, Kenji has multiple meanings. It can refer to a second son, as ji means "two", however the first syllable, ken can mean "study, sharpen", "healthy, strong", "modest", and "research".

Kenji

While Haidee may sound like a variant of Heidi or Hailey, it's actually a separate name with a literary history. First appearing in Byron's epic poem Don Juan (1819), it was likely inspired by the Greek word aidoios meaning "modest, reserved". 
 
It was later used (in the form of Haydée) in The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas in 1844.

Haidee

A subtle virtue name, a name that can be shortened to two popular nicknames (Izzy and Ella) and a rare Cornish name - what isn't to love about this modest appellation? It has been used as a name in Cornwall since the 1970s.

Ysella

Definitely usable for an American baby with Indian heritage.

Names That Mean Modest

The names

Kenji

Haidee

Ysella

Shalini