Names That Mean Superior
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Aristotle
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,…
Naren
Sanskrit
"superior man"
Might translate, thanks to Darren connection.
Yui
Japanese
"superior garment"
Very popular girls' name in Japan not quite as easy to transport westward as the also-popular Rin.
Sreya
Sanskrit
"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…
Knight
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…

