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Safi is a masculine name of Arabic origin, meaning "pure" or "clear." It's derived from the Arabic word "safa," which conveys purity and clarity. The name carries the connotation of someone who is…
Japanese
"assitant, help"
Sasuke Uchiha is a popular character from Naruto , a ninja rival of the titular character.
Roman mythology name
If you've rejected all the names on earth, you might move on to the sixth planet from the sun, also the Roman god of agriculture and plenty, and the origin of Saturday.
English word name
"learned person"
A new, hyper-intelligent word name that first appeared on the charts in 2008.
Seger is a masculine name with Germanic and Dutch origins, derived from words meaning 'victory' or 'conqueror.' As a surname, it's been established for centuries in Northern European countries. In…
"lawful and just"
Popular Japanese name exemplified by the distinguished conductor Seiji Ozawa.
Polish
"serene"
Seren, meaning "star", is one of the top girls' names in Wales, but as a boys' name it has a different derivation. It's a rare Polish form of the Latin Serenus, mostly used to refer to the Saint and…
Shyheim appears to be a modern name with possible connections to Arabic naming traditions. It may be related to the Arabic name 'Shaheem' or could be a variant spelling of 'Shahim,' which connects to…
English from Latin
"when the sun stands still"
Solstice graduated from word to official first name when author Lionel Shriver used it for a character in her novel Big Brother . But of course, there were people named Solstice before: 16 baby girls…
Hungarian tree name, Hindi, Sanskrit, Japanese
"Dogwood tree; elixir, to extract; sound of the wind + genuine"
Popular in Hungary, but rare elsewhere, Soma is a botanical boy name, relating to the dogwood tree, notable for its white blooms and red twigs. Pronounced as SHO-maw, it ranked at #36 in its native…
Welsh from Greek
The Welsh form of Steven feels lighter and fresher than the well-trodden English versions.
Symeon is a historical Greek variant of Simon, originating from the Hebrew name Shimon, meaning "he has heard" or "listening." This ancient form appears in the New Testament and was borne by several…
Maori
"tiger"
A strong Māori nature name, famously borne by director Taika Waititi, who is of Māori descent.
Tallen is a modern masculine name that appears to be a variant of Talon or a derivative of the surname Tallen. It likely has roots in Old French, where 'talon' referred to a bird of prey's claw,…
English surname, Old French, Norman
"pouch, knapsack; ringing of the bell"
Distinctive Talmadge could be an Anglo-Saxon name and English surname that was originally given to a person who carried a knapsack or pack, for example, a traveller or a pedlar. It comes from the Old…
Most familiar as a nautical term -- for the part of a boat that facilitate steering -- but also has an occupational sense (someone who tills the soil) and can refer to a part of a crossbow.
Diminutive of Tobias or Tobiah, Hebrew
"God is good"
Tobey is a masculine name that originated as a variant spelling of Toby, which itself began as a diminutive of Tobias. The biblical name Tobias derives from Hebrew Tobiah, meaning 'God is good.' The…
Diminutive of Antoni, Polish
"priceless one"
Seen across Europe as both an independent name and a short form of names such as Antoni and Anton. In the US, however, this is considered to be the feminine spelling.
Irish
"chief"
Less common spelling variation of the up-and-coming Irish name Torin.
Trentyn is a modern masculine name that represents a contemporary spelling variation of Trenton. Trenton itself originated as an English surname derived from a place name meaning "Trent's town" or…
