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Names That Mean Quiet

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Updated Thu Nov 30 2023

Vidar
- Origin:
  Old Norse
- Meaning:
  "quiet god"
- Description:
  Mythological son of Odin, powerful and mute.
Yasu
- Origin:
  Japanese
- Meaning:
  "peaceful, quiet"
- Description:
  Calming Japanese choice.

Nirav
- Origin:
  Sanskrit
- Meaning:
  "quiet"
- Description:
  This name, used in both India and Nepal, is one of those lovely boys names that opts for quiet strength over hypermasculine energy. Bollywood cinematographer Nirav Shah is a notable bearer of this name.
Kamau
- Origin:
  Kikuyu
- Meaning:
  "quiet warrior"
- Description:
  Kamau is from the Kikuyu language native to Kenya. It is recognizable as the middle name of comedian W. Kamau Bell.
Shizuka
- Origin:
  Japanese
- Meaning:
  "quiet summer fragrance"
- Description:
  Common Japanese name with a bright floral meaning.

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