By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Spelling variation of Kassian or Cassian
As the ancient saint's name Cassian becomes more widely known and more popular, variations will proliferate. Kasian is one but creates pronunciation questions.
Igbo
"peace is great"
Udoka is an Igbo-Nigerian name derived from the word Udo, meaning peace.
Zulu
"peace"
Traditionally, Xolani is a masculine Zulu name stemming from the word "uxolo", which means peace and goodwill. Beware – in this case, the X is pronounced as a one of the famous Zulu clicking sounds…
Japanese
"beautiful peace"
Kazumi can be used both as a masculine and feminine name. It is related to names like Kazuko, Kazuo and Kazuki.
"hope of peace"
Kazuki is related to names like Kazuko, Kazuo and Kazumi
Basque
"rainbow"
Ostadar is one of the few names relating to rainbows that is definitively masculine in its original language. Beyond its lovely meaning, Ostadar has a fabulous ring to it and is ripe for greater use…
The name of a dark ages abbott, Attala is reminiscent of Atlas and Attila.
"lord of the woods"
This name is connected to the Basque myth of the Basajaunak. These giant hairy woodsmen and women purportedly taught humans about agriculture, animal husbandry and ironworking and were also…
"variation of Vincent"
This name might be perfect for someone trying to honor old Uncle Vincent but looking for something a bit different. If needs be, it can be shortened to Ken if your child ends up wanting a more…
Creek
"swamp tree"
Tupelo, one of the common name for trees of the Nyssa genus, stems from the Creek words ito and opilwa , meaning "swamp tree". Also the name of a city in Mississippi, Tupelo trees are associated with…
Botanical name
The manuka tree, famous for the honey produced from its flowers, can be adapted as a masculine or feminine baby name.
Finnish
"butterfly"
This is one of the few butterfly names that is distinctly masculine, found as a surname in Finland.
Cornish place and saint's name
Endellion is the name of an early saint who was a daughter of King Brychan and goddaughter of King Arthur whose life is commemorated by the Cornish village of St. Endellion. This intriguing ancient…
Romanian variation of Ancient Roman Traianus, meaning unknown
Traian derives from Traianus, a Roman emperor and military genius who conquered ancient Dacia, which corresponds to modern-day Romania and Moldova. Popular a generation ago, Traian is best known…
Romanian
"powerful, brave"
Decebal was the name of an ancient ruler of Dacia who resisted but was eventually conquered by the Roman military leader Traianus. Both Decebal and Traian are names used in modern Romania.
Dutch
"strength, health"
Dutch form of Valentine
Dylano is a masculine name that appears to be a creative variation of Dylan, which has Welsh origins meaning 'son of the sea' or 'born from the ocean.' This extended form adds a melodic ending that…
Yoruba
"lift up, elevate"
Occasionally found in the Anglicized Benga spelling, this strong Yoruba name is a popular choice in Nigeria. American actor Gbenga Akinnagbe was born Olugbenga, which is a longer form of the name,…
Spanish, Hebrew, Akkadian
"Baal protects the King"
This variation spelling of Balthasar is most often used in South America. Argentinian football star Joan Figallo recently called his son Baltazar.
Italian from Latin
While we are familiar with the feminine Lelia, the male Lelio remains completely undiscovered, despite its stylish o-ending and rhythmic sound. You might have noticed it in the Anne Rice novel The…
