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Names That Mean Wish

Updated November 2026

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Armani
Italian surname derived from Ermanno, German, Arabic
"; wish"
A designer baby name that has appeared alongside Gucci, Dior, Chanel, and Fendi in this era of branding everything from your purse to your offspring, Armani is an Italian surname, associated with the…
Makari
Russian, Greek
"blessed, happy; I wish"
To those unfamiliar with it, Makari might have the sound, feel, and look of a modern inventions, similar to Amari, Jakari, or Makai. It is however a Russian name, derived from the Greek Makarios.…
Murad
Arabic
"wish"
Arabic name with ties to ancient royalty. Rapper Meek Mill gave this name to his oldest son.
Nahia
Basque
"wish"
A very popular girls' name in the Basque country and Puerto Rico. It is among the Top 100 Spanish baby names , so it's a girls' name that's widely used in Spain.
Sidak
Punjabi
"wish"
A name used in India fitting for an especially wished-for child.
Makari
Russian, Greek
"blessed, happy; I wish"
Traditionally a masculine name in Russian and associated with several saints, Makari could also be inspired by the Greek word Μακάρι/Makári , meaning "I wish". Currently used predominantly on boys in…
Murat
Turkish variation of Murad, Arabic
"wish"
Murat was a very popular name in Turkey in the 1980s but is now progressively falling in popularity. It currently sits just outside the Top 80.
Želmíra
Feminine form of Želimir, Slovakian, Croatian
"to wish for peace"
With a tranquil yet powerful feel about it, Želmíra is a Slovakian and Croatian name, made up of the elements želeti and miru meaning "desire, wish" and "peace, world" respectively. The name, without…
Zelmira
Neapolitan blend of Arabic, Slavic, Latin influences
"brilliant one; one who wishes for peace"
This name belongs to the eponymous heroine of Rossini's opera Zelmira (1822) about a (fictional) princess of Lesbos who saves her father and husband and her kingdom. As a name, it may well be viewed…
Dainora
Lithuanian
"to wish for a song"
The retro Dana meets the classic Nora in this Lithuanian name. Grand and whimsical but with down-to-earth nicknames, Dainora fits equally well in a fantasy novel and in the classroom, and its sweet…
Velleity
Latin
"a wish not strong enough to lead to action"

Names That Mean Wish

The names

Armani

Makari

Murad

Nahia

Sidak

Makari

Murat

Želmíra

Zelmira

Dainora

Velleity