Names That Mean Judgment
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- Ragnar
Origin:
NorseMeaning:
"powerful army; wise warrior; counsel from the army"Description:
An fearsome old Norse name with a long history in Scandinavia. It's gotten a boost in the States from popularity of the History Channel drama "Vikings," in which the protagonist is named Ragnar. Ragnar Lodbrok (meaning "shaggy pants") was a legendary warrior whose story was told in the Viking sagas. Ragnar also recalls name of the Norse Judgment Day, Ragnarök.
- Rauno
Origin:
Finnish, Estonian variation of Ragnar, NorseMeaning:
"warrior; judgment"Description:
Rauno originated in Finland as a variation of Norse names beginning with Ragn-, most notably Ragnar. The name is also heard in neighboring Estonia.
- Rashad
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"having good judgment"Description:
In the US, Rashad is one of the most popular and best-known Arabic names, through several sports and entertainment celebrities.
- Danya
Origin:
Russian, diminutive of Danielle, HebrewMeaning:
"judgment of God"Description:
An energetic name with an embroidered feel.
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