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Names That Mean Chosen

Updated October 2026

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Alara
Armenian, Turkish, Persian, Breton
"water fairy; all-powerful ruler; the chosen"
The name of a beautiful water fairy in Turkish mythology, who has the power to grant wishes and mend broken hearts. Also used in Armenia, it is currently a fast rising choice in England and Wales…
Mustafa
Arabic
"the chosen one"
Mustafa is a name widely used in Turkey, as it was the given name of the man popularly known as Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey. Mustafa is also an epithet of the prophet Muhammad and was the…
Eloi
French, Catalan and Spanish from the Latin Eligius
"the chosen"
From the saintly name Eligius, Eloi is popular in Catalonia but rarely used by English speakers. There's potential for confusion with Eli - and with the Aramaic word eloi, said to mean "my God",…
Håkan
Swedish
"chosen son"
Related to the Norwegian name Haakon, Håkan is in the Top 50 most common male names in Sweden.
Éloi
French, from the Latin Eligius
"the chosen"
While the Eloi spelling has traditionally been more common, Éloi has recently made appearances in the French Top 500. Its stylish El- beginning and softer sound make it an attractive choice for a…
Haakon
Norse
"chosen son"
An ancient name that's been used by the Norwegian royal family; still popular there but not likely to appeal to many American parents.
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English word
"done or chosen by chance, without method or conscious decisions"
While it does sound like Ransom and could get you nicknames Dom and Randy, this word name does make a slightly haphazard and seemingly off-hand choice. Nevertheless, it has appeared in the US stats,…

Names That Mean Chosen

The names

Alara

Mustafa

Eloi

Håkan

Éloi

Haakon

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