Names That Mean Possesses
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Taru
Origin:
Finnish, variation of TarjaMeaning:
"epic, legend; kingly, possesses well"Description:
Taru is both the Finnish word for "epic" or "legend" making it a translation of the Swedish name Saga, and a pet form of Tarja, the Finnish form of Daria, itself derived from the Greek Darius. It was at its most popular in Finland during the 70s, alongside the similar Satu, meaning "fairy tale".
- Tarja
Origin:
Finnish variation of Daria, Persian, Latin from GreekMeaning:
"kingly; possesses well"Description:
The Finnish translation of Daria. In Finland, Taru is commonly used as a nickname for Tarja.
- Nidia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"she possesses sweetness and grace"Description:
Ear-catching alternative to Lydia.
- Zsófia
Origin:
Hungarian version of Greek SofiaMeaning:
"one who possesses wisdom"Description:
The elaborate Hungarian form of Sofia, with an alluring Z initial sound.
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