Names That Mean Meaning
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Nitai
Hebrew, meaning unknown
A geographical name in Israel, where Mount Nitai is located.
Zalán
Hungarian, meaning unknown
Zalán is a very trendy name for boys in Hungary, although its origins are unclear. Zalán's use as a name may be inspired by the Zala River or Zala region, both in Hungary. 19th century Hungarian poet…
Rido
Japanese, meaning unknown
A rare, but certainly usable, Japanese name from the manga series Vampire Knight .
Sedford
English surname, meaning unknown
An attractive, preppy English surname, the exact meaning of which is unknown. The ford component refers to a shallow part of a stream. Sed may be connected to the Middle English word sēd , relating…
Goodwill
English, African, Zulu
"meaning well"
An upbeat English word name with a Puritanical feel, famously borne by Zulu king Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu, who reigned for over 50 years until his death in 2021.
Tullius
Roman, meaning unknown
An ancient Roman family name, best known from the orator and author Marcus Tullius Cicero.
Tiasa
Greek, meaning unknown
Tiasa is a little-known river nymph from Greek mythology. Her name would be easily wearable on a child today.
Hokta
Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknown
Name bestowed upon Choctaw men.
Halli
Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknown
A masculine name in Choctaw culture. In English, it resembles the feminine name Hallie.
Senn
Dutch, meaning unknown
Modern Dutch invention — the name of a 2013 science fiction movie and its lead character.
Waalis
Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknown
Of unknown origins, but speculated to be influenced by English names such as Wallace.
Arofan
Welsh, meaning unknown
A seventh-century Welsh poet about whom little more than his name is known.
Tiich
Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknown
A name given among the Choctaw tribe of Mississippi and Oklahoma.
Waneta
American, meaning unknown
Rumors abound about Waneta, which is a Canadian place name. Some say it's an Anglicization of Juanita, while others claim it's a Native American name. Interestingly, Waneta is a common name among the…
Jirobo
Japanese, meaning unknown
Calm and quiet character in Naruto . Jirobo may have a meaning related to monks.
Nevo
Hebrew, meaning unknown
The exact etymology of Nevo is unknown, but it is the name of a mountain in Jordan — the one where Moses looked upon the promised land for the first time and the last place he saw before his death.
Toona
Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknown
Masculine name in the Choctaw tradition.
Szabolcs
Hungarian, meaning unknown
Notably the name of a Magyar leader, and now a county in Hungary.
Kemilly
Invented name, meaning unknown.
A new name bestowed on a few girls each year thanks to Brazilian gospel singer Kemilly Santos. Kemilly makes for an unconventional way to get to Milly.
Alwen
Welsh
"white brow; nourishing"
An unusual but beautifully simple name, possibly a variation on Aelwen, that belongs to a river in north-east Wales. It may appeal if you like similar names like Arwen, Anwen and Olwen. The exact…