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Arabic
"generous"
The meaning derives from the traditional Arab act of crushing bread into crumbs in order to share it. Recently heard in the hit French Netflix series Call My Agent in its French form Hicham.
Jahdiel is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, found in the Bible where it appears in 1 Chronicles 5:24 as a chief of the half-tribe of Manasseh. The name combines 'Jah' (a shortened form of…
Jamey is a unisex name, though more commonly used for males, serving as a diminutive form of James. James derives from the Hebrew name Ya'akov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter.' This friendly variant…
"servant"
Kadeem is a name made familiar by TV actor Kadeem Hardison, a fresher alternative to the better known Kareem.
Sanskrit
"black one"
Kali is a popular girls' name in the US with dark origins: She is the Hindu goddess of death and destruction, though we'd wager many parents see the name as simply a respelling of Callie. About 30…
Kaydan is a modern masculine name that emerged in the late 20th century, blending elements of popular names like Kaden, Jayden, and Aidan. Without definitive etymological roots, it's considered a…
Kaysin is a contemporary masculine name that appears to be a modern creation, possibly a variation of names like Kayson or Cayson. It follows the popular trend of names with the strong 'K' sound and…
Khalif is a masculine name derived from the Arabic word 'khalīfa' (خليفة), meaning 'successor,' 'steward,' or 'deputy.' This term has historical significance in Islamic traditions as 'caliph,' the…
Kiyansh is a modern masculine name of Indian origin that has been gaining popularity in recent years, particularly within South Asian communities. The name has a melodic quality and often carries…
Landan is a modern masculine name that represents a contemporary spelling variation of London, the iconic British capital. This alternative spelling has gained modest popularity since the 1990s,…
Russian, Bulgarian, Serbian and Macedonian variation of Lazarus, Latin from Greek
"God is my helper"
With Lazarus heating up, this slimmer Eastern European form will likely see an uptick in use.
Irish surname, or variation of Elouan, Breton and French
"descendant of Leochán; light"
Americans may consider Lohan a surname name forever tied to Lindsay but in France, it's a modern variation of the Breton saint's name Elouan.
Macen is a contemporary masculine name that has gained modest popularity in the United States since the early 2000s. It functions as a modern variant spelling of Mason, which originated as an English…
Mateen is a masculine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'strong,' 'firm,' 'solid,' or 'resilient.' It derives from the Arabic word 'matīn,' which conveys strength of character and steadfastness. The…
Italian variation of Matthew
"gift of God"
As parents go searching for alternatives to the unstoppable Mateo/Matteo duo, Mattia stands out as a worthy option. Same handsome, alluring feel, for a fraction of the popularity. Buy now!
Variation of Michael
"Who is like God"
This variation of Biblical Michael was a fast riser in 2022, given to 91 baby boys compared to 13 in 2021. The Maikel spelling is used in the Dominican Republic.
Mesiah is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of 'Messiah,' which carries profound religious significance as a title meaning 'the anointed one' or 'deliverer' in Hebrew tradition.…
English word name
The most common of the -illion numerical names, which are rising up the ranks.
Spelling variation of Niles
As Miles begat Myles, so Niles has begotten Nyles, with the name of the effete brother played by David Hyde Pierce on Frasier morphing into Andy Samberg's cool guy lead character in Palm Springs .…
Oriel is a masculine name with multiple fascinating origins. It can be traced to Hebrew roots meaning 'light of God' or may derive from Latin 'aureum' meaning 'golden.' In architectural terms, an…
