Updated November 2023
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Swedish, Norwegian
"careful island; island defender; good luck"
Traditionally a feminine name in Scandinavian culture, where these days it's mostly considered a grandmother name. Americans may associate it with Eivor Varinsdottir, a character from Assassain's…
Urdu
"tiger"
It's most commonly associated with the French elephant, but Babar ironically means "tiger."
Native American, meaning unknown
Singer Shania Twain is said to have chosen this name, pronounced as Asia, for her son to honor her father's Native-American culture.
Urhobo
"praise God"
Variation of Ejiroghene
Hebrew
"lord of flies"
Baalzebub, also spelled Beelzebub, is a demon in Abrahamic religions. In Christian sources, Baalzebub is another name for Satan.
Hawaiian variant of Ezra
One of the many Hawaiian versions of biblical names to come out of King Kamehamaha IV's 1860 edict requiring his citizens to adopt Western-style names.
Igbo
"praise, thanks"
A unisex Igbo name with a glorious meaning, perfect for a long-awaited baby.
Ekewak is a rare masculine name likely originating from indigenous cultures, possibly from Alaska Native or other North American indigenous groups. Names like Ekewak often carry significant cultural…
English, Javanese, Yoruba, Akan, Efik
"echo, reverberation; one, first; tears turn to joy; born on a Thursday"
Used in Indonesia, Nigeria, Japan, Cameroon, and occasionally in the US, Eko is a multicultural and unisex choice that may be used as an English variation of the Greek Echo, a wordy choice from…
unknown
Tunisian fashion designer Azzedine Alaia's singular first name seems to belong to him alone.
Romani, meaning unknown
Ąžuolas is a Lithuanian masculine name that means "oak tree." In Lithuanian culture, the oak tree symbolizes strength, durability, and longevity, making this name a powerful choice that evokes…
Elaísar is a masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Hebrew or Arabic linguistic traditions. It bears resemblance to biblical names like Eleazar (meaning 'God has helped') or…
Elami is a rare masculine name with multicultural origins. It may derive from Hebrew elements 'el' meaning 'God' and 'ami' meaning 'my people,' creating the meaning 'God is my people' or 'my God's…
Azria is a modern masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Hebrew elements meaning 'helped by God' or be a variation of Ezra, which means 'help' or 'helper' in Hebrew. The…
Irish mythological name
"art; knowledge"
Elatha is the god of the Moon in Irish mythology. The contemporary Irish spelling would be Ealadha.
Swahili
"precious treasure"
Two z's equal double pizzazz.
"God has helped"
In Exodus, a son of Aaron: an interesting, undiscovered Old Testament name.
Azeel is a masculine name with roots in Arabic culture, though it's also used in other Middle Eastern and North African communities. The name may derive from Arabic words related to 'strength,'…