Names That Mean Causing
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Maleficent
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"causing harm"Description:
Disney turned Maleficent into a name in 1959, when it was used for the "Mistress of All Evil" in the film Sleeping Beauty. Prior to that, maleficent was a word meaning "causing harm," the antonym of beneficent. Its similarities to the familiar name Millicent made it an apt choice for the iconic Disney villain.
- Anu
Origin:
Finnish and Estonian diminutive of Anna, Sanskrit diminutive of Anuradha, Yoruba, CelticMeaning:
"grace; causing success; mercy"Description:
A multicultural mini name with roots in three continents.
- Menashe
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"causing to forget"Description:
An Old Testament name -- he was the eldest son of Joseph -- that's still used in the Jewish community.
- Amazing
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"causing great surprise or wonder"Description:
A big name to bestow upon a baby, but in line with word names that are becoming increasingly fashionable, such as Legend and Royal.
- Manahem
Origin:
Judeo-ItalianMeaning:
"causing to forget"
- Amazing
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"causing great surprise or wonder"Description:
A big name to bestow upon a baby, but in line with word names that are becoming increasingly fashionable, such as Legend, Miracle, and Royal.
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