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Names That Mean Distinguished

Updated October 2026

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  • Kareem

    Arabic

    "noble, generous"

    A favorite Muslim name, Kareem first appeared on the US Top 1000 list in 1972 (jumping in at Number 405!), coinciding with the early career of basketball great turned writer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (born…

  • Shafira

    Swahili

    "distinguished"

    Elegant African choice.

  • Pallu

    Hebrew

    "distinguished"

    Quirky Old Testament name.

  • Honorata

    Feminine form of Honoratus, Latin

    "esteemed, distinguished"

    Honorata is the feminine form of Honoratus, the name of several saints including the patron saint of bakers.

  • Emeteri

    Basque form of Emeterius, Latin from Greek

    "distinguished"

    The Basque form of the obscure Latin saint's name Emeterius, after whom the city of Santander is named. Emeteri and Emeterius are from the same root as emeritas, a title usually bestowed upon a…

  • Emeterius

    Latin from Greek

    "distinguished"

    Emeterius is the name of a Roman legionary who was martyred around 300 CE and is now a Catholic Saint. He is one of the patron saints of the city of Calahorra, La Rioja, and the city of Santander in…