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English word name
" a mounted man-at-arms serving a feudal superior"
Knight (as opposed to Night) is a name clad in shiny armor. This high-ranking word name was introduced by singers Kelis and Nas. Knight might join brothers King, Royal, and Noble in a new definition…
Greek
"superior; the best purpose"
The great philosopher's name is commonly used in Greek families, and is one that could work for daring, philosophical American ones. With user friendly nicknames such as Ari, Aris, Artie, and Ris,…
Japanese
"superior garment"
Very popular girls' name in Japan not quite as easy to transport westward as the also-popular Rin.
"superior"
This Greek form of Aristotle is often used in Greece with nicknames like Aris, Aristos or Telis. Abroad, this variant could help separate the name from its heavy namesake, while still having a clear…
This new addition to the class of aspirational word names evokes status and exclusivity.
Sanskrit
"superior man"
Might translate, thanks to Darren connection.
Chinese
"pretty, graceful; courtyard; high, superior"
A feminine leaning option in China, where it ranked as one of the Top 10 girls names of the 2000s, Ting is used for boys in The Philippines and in Malaysia, possibly in relation to the Malay word…
"fortunate, superior"
Sreya is an Indian name with several positive meanings--beautiful, fortunate, auspicious, favorable--and ties to the goddess Lakshmi. Spelling variant Shreya was on the U.S. popularity list from 2002…
The original Ancient Greek form of Aristotle. This variant could help separate the name from its heavy namesake, while still having a clear connection to it. Good for lovers of philosophy, Ancient…