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Italian
"from the angel"
This name obviously has the prefix De- that denotes "son of"—in this form it can mean either "son of Angelo" or "from the angel." D'Angelo is an American singer-songwriter and record producer.
Yehoshua is a masculine name of Hebrew origin and is the original form of the names Joshua and Jesus. It combines the elements 'Yeho,' referring to God, and 'shua,' meaning 'salvation' or…
Modern invented name
Jamarion is found primarily in the African American community. It may be related to the name Jamar, in use since the 1970s.
Variant of Maximilian, Latin
"greatest"
An alternative spelling to the sleeker Maximilian, briefly popular in the US in the 90s and early 2000s, and a well used spelling in England and Wales until recently. It ultimately comes from the…
"lover of God"
Amadeo and Amedeo are both valid Italian forms of the Roman Amadeus, most famous as the middle name of the composer Mozart as well as the title of a movie about him. Mozart's name was actually the…
Hebrew
"beheld by God"
The name of a Levite prophet, Jahaziel is a quietly used Biblical name, that has been gathering a little more attention, likely thanks to the popularity of Azrael and Jaziel. Given to over 90 boys in…
Spanish and Portuguese form of Hieronymus or Jerome
"scared name"
An anglicized spelling of the Spanish and Portuguese form of Jerome.
"my lords"
Adonai is a title meaning "my lords" used in the Torah and in Jewish prayer to refer to God, whose name is forbidden to be spoken. Even the title Adonai is considered by some Orthodox Jews to be too…
Variation of Giovanni, Italian
"God is gracious"
Emphasizes a four-syllable pronunciation, rather than the traditional three of Giovanni.
Abubakr is a masculine name of Arabic origin, representing a variant transliteration of Abu Bakr. The name carries profound historical and religious significance in Islamic tradition, as Abu Bakr was…
Greek
"belonging to the Levites"
Old Testament book way too heavy to carry.
Rigoberto is a masculine name of Germanic origin, combining the elements 'rik' meaning 'power', 'ruler', or 'wealthy' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous'. It literally translates to 'bright…
Ezariah is a modern masculine name with Hebrew roots, created as a variation of biblical names like Azariah or Ezra. The name combines elements meaning 'helper' or 'God has helped' with 'Yah,'…
Italian and Spanish variation of Frederick, German
"peaceful ruler"
If Frederick feels too heavy, the Spanish and Italian has more energy. It's a long-term Top 20 name in Italy, and has neat nicknames like Fredo in Italian and Fede in Spanish. Famous bearers include…
Everardo is a masculine name of Germanic origin, representing the Spanish and Italian form of Everard or Eberhard. The name combines the elements 'eber' meaning 'wild boar' (a symbol of strength and…
Latin
"eighth"
Octavius, which was at one time used for the eighth child in a family, has the worn leather patina of all the ancient Roman names now up for reconsideration. As a Roman family name, it derives from…
Santhiago is a masculine name representing a distinctive variation of Santiago, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Ya'akov (Jacob) and means 'supplanter.' The name gained prominence through…
Spelling variation of Alexander
Traditional Alexander meets spunky Zander, and confuses everyone it encounters. Just stick with the timeless classic to avoid a lifetime of irritations.
Braulio is a masculine name with deep Spanish and Portuguese roots, derived from the Germanic name Braulius, combining elements meaning 'bright' and 'famous.' The name carries historical significance…
Compound name of Leo and Giovanni
"lion + god is gracious"
A modern blend of to familiar choices, Leovanni mixes Giovanni and Leo into one, making two classics feel contemporary. Leovani is another spelling.