Basque Names
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Basque baby names are becoming somewhat better known in the US, as Basque names reach prominence on the Spanish popularity list and celebrities with Basque names such as footballer Iker Casillas find international fame.
Intriguing Basque names include Iker, Zorion, Inigo, and Xanti for boys, and Nerea, Ainhoa, Xuxa, and Arrosa for girls. Browse all of our Basque baby names here, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry.
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Xavier
Basque
"new house"
Xavier originated is use as a given name after Saint Francis Xavier, cofounder of the Jesuit order, who got his name from the Spanish-Basque village where he was born. His birthplace was Javier, the…
Amaya
Spanish version of Amaia or Japanese
"mother city; the end; night rain"
The Spanish form of Amaya is both a given name and a surname, originating from the Spanish mountain and village of Amaya. In this context it means "mother city" or "the capital." Amaya can also be…
Iker
Basque
"visitation"
Long an extremely popular name in Spain, Iker (usually pronounced EE-kuhr in the English speaking world) is the rare Basque name that's starting to make it big in the States also, thanks to soccer…
Lourdes
Spanish, Portuguese, from French, meaning unknown
This name of the French town where a young peasant girl had a vision of the Virgin Mary in 1858 vaulted into the spotlight when Madonna chose it for her daughter, but few other families except for…
Ainhoa
Basque place name
The name of the French town where a vision of the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared, this name is in the Spanish Top 100 and was, until recently, virtually unheard of elsewhere. Now however it is…
Imanol
Basque, from Hebrew
"God is with us"
This intriguing Basque variation of Emmanuel has a handsome and distinct sound.
Mikel
Basque and Scandinavian variation of Michael
"who is like God"
A Basque and Scandinavian form of Michael, pronounced MEE-kel. In the US, it is sometimes chosen as a modern alternative spelling of Michael.
Jone
Jone is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. It can be viewed as a variant spelling of Joan, which derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' In Basque culture,…
Jakinda
Jakinda is a feminine name with African roots, particularly found in East African communities. The name likely derives from combining elements that signify strength and beauty in languages like…
Danele
Danele is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Danielle, the feminine form of Daniel, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God is my judge.' Alternatively, it could…
Ximenia
Spanish nature name
For any parents out there searching for a nature name starting with x -- and we doubt there are many -- this one, named for a Spanish monk called Ximenes, is a small tropical plant bearing wild limes.
Ximene
Spanish variation of Ximena
Xabiera
Xabiera is an exotic feminine variation of Xavier or Javier, names with Basque and Spanish origins meaning 'new house' or 'bright.' The distinctive 'X' beginning gives the name a striking quality,…
Ibona
African, meaning uncertain
Ibona is an uncommon feminine name with possible African origins. The name may be connected to various African languages, potentially relating to concepts of blessing, gift, or beauty, though…
Xuxa
Portuguese
Arrosa
Arrosa is a feminine name of Basque origin meaning "rose." The Basque language is one of Europe's oldest and is spoken in regions of northern Spain and southwestern France. Unlike many European…
Guevara
Basque place- and surname
Revolutionary choice.
Andoni
Basque variation of Anthony, Latin
"from Antium"
Andoni is the Basque version of Anthony, no longer a common choice in Spain.
Aureline
Aureline is an uncommon masculine name with Latin origins, derived from "aureus" meaning "golden" or "gilded." It's related to the more familiar feminine name Aurelia and the masculine Aurelius,…
Andone
Andone is a masculine name with Basque origins, found primarily in the Basque region spanning northern Spain and southwestern France. In Basque tradition, the name may be related to 'andi' meaning…