Names That Mean It
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Achaakatabi
Origin:
Choctaw, Native AmericanMeaning:
"kills next to it"Description:
In Choctaw culture, new names were given after major life events. This would have been bestowed on a man following a hunting achievement.
- Liyana
Origin:
Zulu, ArabicMeaning:
"it is raining; soft, delicate"Description:
An evocative Zulu name which would be perfect for a baby born during a rainstorm. In Arabic, the name is related to Liyyan, meaning "soft, delicate".
- Currier
Origin:
English occupational surnameMeaning:
"person who dressed leather after it was tanned"Description:
Has a fresh occupational name feel, combined with old-fashioned Currier & Ives charm.
- Gabisile
Origin:
Bantu, Zulu, XhosaMeaning:
"has made people envious, but they won't get it"Description:
Intriguing and rare South African name.
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