Names That Mean Patience

Paciencia

One African name that's virtually unknown in the western world, but sounds both soft and strong.

Subira

Ancient Italian name that could get you to the modern short form Paz.

Pazienza

Upbeat and attractive girl name from Nigeria.

Ndidi

A virtuous and distinctive name, Tigist is used almost exclusively in its native Ethiopia or among Amharic speakers. Meaning "patience", it is notably born by singer and hiphop artist Tigist Shibabaw, long-distance runner Tigist (or Tigst)  Assefa, and Paralympian athlete Tigist Gezahagn Mengistu. 

Tigist

A spirited and distinctive name, used predominantly in its native Ethiopia, Tigst can also be spelled as Tigist. Derived from Amharic, the official language of Ethiopia, it has the virtuous meaning of "patience". A notable bearer is Tigst Assefa, a long-distance runner who was the first woman to break the 2-hour 12-minute barrier in a marathon. She won the 2025 London Marathon.