Names That Mean Excellent

  1. Aladdin
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "height of religion; excellent in faith"
    • Description:

      We can't pretend that this name is not indelibly linked to the Disney's eponymous character, at least in the USA; but it's not a negative connotation and may appeal to you. Bosnian variation Aldin may be more wearable in the US, though.
  2. Buena
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "good, excellent"
    • Description:

      Affirmative adjective occasionally used as a name.
  3. Hideaki
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "excellent brightness"
    • Description:

      Common Japanese male name notably borne by Hideaki Anno, an animator, actor, and director.

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