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Greek
"peace"
Sometimes used as the masculine form of Irene / Eirene, Irenaeus is a name seen in the Early Christian church (for example, Saint Irenaeus who is considered to be one of the Church fathers). Other…
Hawaiian
"thunder"
"of the lord"
Kyriakos was derived from the Greek word kyrios , meaning "lord."
American variation of Machiavelli, Italian
"bad nail; king of light"
Makaveli was an alias of Tupac Shakur — his posthumous album, The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory , was released under the pseudonym. The album was released in 1996, following his death, and the…
Biblical Greek form of Mattithiah, Hebrew
"gift of Yahwah"
An ancient relative of the classic Matthew, Mattathias is the Greek form of Mattithiah and Matttiyahu, names that appear several times in the Old Testament. Used in the Greek Bible and in some…
Obediah is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, derived from 'Ovadyah,' meaning 'servant of God' or 'worshipper of Yahweh.' It appears in the Bible as a minor prophet and author of the Book of…
Spanish form of Oliver, Latin
"olive tree"
As Oliver's fan base spreads throughout the English-speaking and Euro-centered worlds, other forms of the popular name are sure to gain attention.
Greek variant of Ramses, Egyptian
"begotten by Ra, the Sun God"
Percy Bysshe Shelley got the name for one of his most famous poems -- a sonnet about the insignificance of man's labors in the vastness of time -- from the Greek name for Ancient Egyptian pharaoh…
Variation of Panagiotis, Greek
"devotee of the Virgin Mary"
Panayiotis is a form of Panagiotis from the Greek title of the Virgin Mary, Panagia.
Toriano is a melodic masculine name with Italian roots, likely derived from the Italian city of Turin (Torino). It can be considered an elaborated form of Tori or an extension of names like Toro or…
English word name
"winning"
If Victor isn't quite enough, this superlative word name is another option.
Viviano is a melodious masculine name of Italian and Spanish origin, derived from the Latin name 'Vivianus,' which comes from 'vivus' meaning 'alive' or 'living.' This expressive name carries…
Zacheriah is a variant spelling of the Hebrew name Zechariah, meaning 'God has remembered.' This less common spelling offers a slight variation on the traditional biblical name while maintaining its…
English
"truly"
A quaint and poetic English word meaning "truly", which could easily make the switch to baby name usage, given its similarity to sophisticated vintage names like Verity and Cecily.
Isiwuiel is an uncommon masculine name with possible origins in various cultural traditions, including potentially Angelic or Hebrew mystical sources. This distinctive name has an ethereal,…
Hesiquio is a masculine name derived from the Greek name Hesychius (Ἡσύχιος), meaning 'quiet,' 'calm,' or 'tranquil.' This name has been preserved primarily in Spanish-speaking countries and…
Bienvenido is a masculine Spanish name directly translating to 'welcome' or 'well-come.' Derived from Latin 'bene' (well) and 'venire' (to come), it originated as a meaningful name given to…
Everhardo is a masculine name with Germanic roots, representing a variant of Everhard or Eberhard. The name combines the elements 'eber' meaning 'boar' (a symbol of strength in Germanic cultures) and…
Eustaquio is a masculine name of Greek origin, derived from 'Eustachius' meaning 'fruitful' or 'productive.' It is the Spanish form of Eustace, a name with historical significance dating back to…
Italian
"welcome"
In Italy, often refers to the joy at the birth of a long-awaited child.