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Arabic and Urdu
"breeze, fresh air"
Variant of Nasim
Italian, diminutive of Giannino and of Antonino
Old-school Italian names that shortens a wide range of longer names, making it feel much more popular than it is on its own.
Nivan is a rare masculine name with diverse cultural origins. It has roots in several traditions: in Sanskrit, it relates to 'dedicated' or 'focused'; in Scottish Gaelic, it may connect to 'holy' or…
Serbian
"new"
Tennis star Novak Djokovic introduced this new first name to the English-speaking world, though it had long been familiar as a surname. The celebrity Novak, one of the greatest tennis players of all…
Olson is primarily a surname of Scandinavian origin, derived from 'Olsen' which literally means 'son of Ole' or 'son of Olaf.' Ole and Olaf are ancient Norse names meaning 'ancestor's descendant' or…
Arabic
"wise, intelligent"
Rakeem is a masculine name with Arabic origins, derived from the word "rakeem" meaning "wise" or "intelligent" in Arabic. It is also associated with "Al-Rakeem," which appears in the Quran referring…
Ranveer is a masculine name of Indian origin, particularly popular in North India and among the Sikh community. Derived from Sanskrit, it combines 'ran' meaning 'battle' or 'war' with 'veer' meaning…
English
"horseman"
Rider is a rock-and-roll baby name, in every sense of the term, though usually spelled Ryder, as in the sons of Kate Hudson and John Leguizamo.
Persian
"light, bright"
The name of the sweet human baby in the film Ice Age , Roshan is a handsome Persian name that is the origin of the female name Roxanne, via its feminine form Roshanak.
French variation of Sasha, Russian short form of Alexander, Greek
"defending warrior"
Sasha in all its forms -- which include Sacha and Sascha -- is rising in popularity for both boys and girls. Its most prominent current bearer with this spelling is Sacha Baron Cohen. Sacha is a Top…
Samy is a masculine name with multicultural origins, functioning as a variant spelling of Sammy or Sami. It can be a diminutive of Samuel (Hebrew for 'God has heard') or a transliteration of سامي…
"animal name"
Other wild animals like Fox, Wolf and Bear are catching on as baby names, and Tiger is a rarer option with several famous namesakes, including golf champ Tiger Woods, who was born Eldrick. Other…
Hebrew
"my power is God"
A rare member of the popular -iel group of Biblical names, with a powerful sound and meaning.
Viyan is a distinctive masculine name with Kurdish origins, meaning "love" or "beloved." In Kurdish culture, the name carries deep significance, representing affection and cherished relationships.…
"god is my righteousness"
The sharp and unusual name of an archangel associated with mercy in Jewish and Christian tradition, sometimes cited as the angel who stops Abraham from sacrificing Isaac. Its crisp sound makes it an…
Ilihia is a feminine Hawaiian name with deep cultural roots and beautiful significance. In Hawaiian, it can mean 'captivating,' 'awestruck,' or 'filled with wonder.' The name embodies the sense of…
Modern invented name
Zyier is a contemporary masculine name that emerged in American naming culture in the early 21st century. It represents the modern trend of creative spellings and distinctive initial letters,…
Punjabi
"limitless"
A unisex Indian name that reaches for the stars.
Ashvik is a modern masculine name with roots in Sanskrit. It combines elements like 'ash' (meaning 'wish' or 'desire') and 'vik' (meaning 'valor' or 'strength'). This contemporary name has gained…
Sanskrit, Old English, "possessed of horses; ash friend"
"possessed of horses; ash friend"
A cultural crossover with multiple roots. Ashwin is an English surname from the Anglo-Saxon male name Æscwine, meaning "ash tree + friend". It's also a popular Hindi name: in Hindu mythology, the…
