Names That Mean We

As a Biblical name, Nimrod appears in the Old Testament as a great-grandson of Noah, a founder of Babylon, and a famous hunter. In popular culture, its image was altered after the dopey Looney Tunes villain, Elmer Fudd, was called "nimrod" by Daffy Duck in a 40s cartoon. It since became associated less with rebellion and hunting, and more with being a fool.

Perhaps the most perfect name for a long-awaited daughter.

Nimrod appears in the Old Testament as a Babylonian leader, a famous hunter, and a great-grandson of Noah, and while a Looney Tunes cartoon from the 40s may have tarnished its strong, rebellious image in the US, it remains a popular choice in Hungary, in the form of Nimród.

Variation of the West African name Abeni, borne by the South Sudanese-Australian model Abény Nhial.

Yoruba names are full of meaning and often reveal circumstances of birth or parents' hopes for their child. Abeke suggests that the child was long awaited by her parents, who looked forward to holding her.

Cheerful Yoruba name for a wished-for daughter.

A name from the Yoruba language that happens to have a similar ending to the Hawaiian -lani names. Source

A rarer version of the charming Yoruba name Abeni.

Unknown in this country, it has some worldly appeal.

A meaningful Yoruba name historically bestowed on long-awaited daughters.