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Names That Mean Severe

Nameberry
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
  1. Rin

    • Origin:

      Japanese, Korean

    • Meaning:

      "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.
  2. Grim

    • Origin:

      English from Old Norse or Dutch and German surname

    • Meaning:

      "masked person; stern, severe"

    • Description:

      The Old Norse god Óthinn was also known by the epithet Grímr — translated into Middle English as Grim.