Names That Mean Severe
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Rin
Origin:
Japanese, KoreanMeaning:
"dignified, severe; jade, clear"Description:
A very popular name for girls in Japan, though it is a unisex choice. It can mean "severe, cold", but also "dignified", "ethics" and "phosphorus", depending on the kanji used. It is notably used for the Vocaloid Rin Kagamine.
- Grim
Origin:
English from Old Norse or Dutch and German surnameMeaning:
"masked person; stern, severe"Description:
The Old Norse god Óthinn was also known by the epithet Grímr — translated into Middle English as Grim.
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