Names That Mean Purpose
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Etana
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"strength of purpose"Description:
Girlish for Ethan: attractive and unusual.
- Masashi
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"governmental; graceful purpose"Description:
Common Japanese male name notably borne by Masashi Kishimoto, the manga artist behind Naruto.
- Destined
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"inevitably bound by fate or purpose"Description:
A fateful and/or spiritual word name that occasionally appears on the charts.
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