Names That Mean Reliable

  1. Izan
    • Origin:

      Basque variation of Ethan or Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "strong, firm; reliable mountain"
    • Description:

      Izan, pronounced with the same vowel sounds and emphasis as Ethan, ranks among the Top 20 boys' names in Spain, where it's been popular for two decades.
  2. Ami
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "trustworthy, reliable"
    • Description:

      A masculine name from the Old Testament, but would likely be confused for Amy.
  3. Yori
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "reliable"
    • Description:

      An appealing, usable Japanese choice, since there are so many familiar ori/ory-ending Western names.