By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Joud is a masculine name of Arabic origin that carries beautiful meanings of generosity, magnificence, and abundance. In Arabic culture, the concept of 'joud' represents exceptional generosity and…
Japanese
"bright man"
Japanese name common among older generations.
Arsh is a masculine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Persian, it refers to 'throne' or 'the highest heaven,' conveying elevation and nobility. In Indian cultures, particularly…
Hebrew
"hairy"
A once neglected Biblical name, not seen in the US popularity charts since 1902, Esau has been seeing renewed interest in recent years. Appealing perhaps to those looking for alternatives to Elias,…
Short form of Kristof or Kristofer
"Christian"
Many European cultures spell Christopher with a K and thus the short form Kris. There were about 35 baby boys named Kris, just Kris, in the US last year, and only a handful of baby girls -- this…
English animal name, Hebrew
"lion; my strength"
Lion is a masculine name taken straight from the name of the animal, associating it with strength, courage, and nobility across many cultures. With Germanic, French, and English language roots, Lion…
Rony is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. It can be a diminutive of names like Ronald (Germanic, meaning 'ruler's counsel') or Aaron (Hebrew, meaning 'high mountain'). In Latin…
Greek mythology name
"mourner, earth land"
Ajax is the name of two Greek heroes, both who fought in the Trojan war and feature in Homer's "Iliad". Distinctive yet familiar in sound, thanks to similar choices like Jack, Asa, and Ajay, Ajax is…
Alen is a masculine name with diverse cultural roots, appearing as a variant spelling of Alan or Allen in English-speaking countries while also existing as an independent name in various European…
"springtime, freshness, youth"
Strongly associated with the city of Tel Aviv. For girls, may be lengthened to Aviva; for boys, might be better abbreviated to Avi.
French
"blue"
The Frenchified color name Bleu is notable in baby-naming history as the then-outrageous middle name of John Travolta and Kelly Preston's daughter Ella, born in 2000. Perhaps because blue is…
Dany is a versatile name used for boys, particularly as a diminutive form of Daniel, meaning 'God is my judge' in Hebrew. This simplified spelling variation offers a more modern, casual alternative…
Irish and Hebrew
"little fire; era"
This cross-cultural name is a spelling variant of two different popular names: the Irish Aidan and the Hebrew Idan. While Idan is a Top 100 choice in Israel, Aidan - and Aiden - in a number of…
Turkish, Bosnian and Azerbaijani
"truth"
A Top 20 choice in Bosnia and Herzegovina, this is a handsome variant of Arabic Amin.
Ghanaian, Akan, Twi
"born on Friday"
This Akan day name is very much associated with Kofi Annan, the seventh secretary general of the United Nations. The Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast frequently name their children after the…
Word name
Calm, straightforward, patrician sounding: Pace is one new-style name that's well-grounded. Sarah Palin has a grandson named Pace.
Swedish and Danish
"to take, capture"
One of the top baby names in Sweden , Tage is virtually unknown outside Scandinavia. Many English speakers would rhyme it with stage, but the correct pronunciation is two syllables with a hard G:…
Punjabi, Sikh
"extending far, profound"
A Punjabi boy's name, as well as an Indian pop band.
Arik is a masculine name with rich multicultural roots. Primarily of Hebrew origin, it's a diminutive form of Ariel or Ari, meaning 'lion of God' or simply 'lion,' symbolizing strength and courage.…
Azan is a masculine name with Islamic origins, derived from Arabic. It refers to the Islamic call to prayer, 'adhan' or 'azan,' which is recited five times daily to summon Muslims to worship. The…
