By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Shona
"faith"
Rutendo is a unisex name used in southern Africa, particularly Zimbabwe. It is used more often among baby girls.
Amharic
"his story"
Tariku is a traditional Ethiopian name as well as that of a river in Indonesia.
"thank you"
A unisex Shona name most closely associated with Tatenda Taibu, captain of the Zimbabwean cricket team.
Sotho
"gratitude"
Teboho comes from the Sotho language native to southern Africa. It's most commonly used as a name in Lesotho and South Africa.
Swahili
"make things happen"
Upbeat name for a son with a hopeful future.
Igbo
"God's way"
We're always looking for cool new U names (it's the least common initial for first names!) and Uzochi is our latest favorite find. It's an Igbo name derived from the components uzo , meaning "road"…
Xhosa
"God is with us"
A unisex Xhosa name used in South Africa.
"strong"
Zuberi has separate origins as a Swahili given name meaning "strong," and an Arabic surname — primarily among Sunni Muslims in Pakistan — meaning "superior."
Russian variation of Arsenius, Greek
"masculine, virile"
Many Russian names are influenced by Greek names, as is Arsentiy, the Russian variation of Arsenius. St. Arsenius the Great was a common namesake for children named Arsentiy.
Russian variation of Artemis, Greek
Although Artemis is a traditionally feminine name, the Russian variation, Artemiy, is used exclusively for boys.
Russian variation of Muhammad, Arabic
"praiseworthy"
A strong choice for a Muslim child with Russian ancestry. The name is primarily heard in the Caucasus.
Latin from Greek
"leader of the dance"
Prochorus may be a big name for a child to wear, but it has a lively meaning and a New Testament connection.
Russian variation of Hermolaos, Greek
"people of Hermes"
Many Russian names are derived from Greek names. Ermolai, also spelled Yermolai, is a Russian translation of the Greek Hermolaos.
This distinctly Russian name derives from the Greek Hermolaos. Yermolai can also be spelled without the initial Y, as Ermolai.
Greek
Hermolaus is derived from Hermes, the messenger of the gods, and the Greek component laos , meaning "people."
Russian variation of Sabellius, Latin
"Sabine"
Saveliy comes from Sabellius, used to refer to the Sabine people of ancient Italy. It is currently a Top 100 name for baby boys in Moscow.
Russian variation of Zenobios, Greek
"life of Zeus"
An upbeat and unusual name featuring the fashionable V sound and striking initial Z.
Russian variation of Radomir
"famously happy; happy world"
Like Vladimir, but more rad.
Slavic
Radomir is derived from the Slavic elements rad , meaning "happy" or "joy," and mir , "world," "peace," or "fame."
Russian variation of Vincent, Latin
"conquering"
This form of the classic name Vincent is used throughout Russia.
