Five Letter Boy Names

Sajan

Hindi

"beloved"

An attractive and worldly name for a cherished baby son.

Sajen

Sajen is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a modern creation influenced by similar-sounding names like Sajan (which has Indian roots meaning "beloved") or could…

Salah

Arabic

"peace through faith"

Short form of the name Anglicized as Saladin, very popular throughout the Arab world.

Saleh

Saleh is a masculine name of Arabic origin, derived from the root 's-l-h' meaning 'righteousness,' 'goodness,' or 'piety.' It carries significant religious importance in Islam as Saleh (صالح) was the…

Carny

Carny is an uncommon masculine name with associations to carnival culture and entertainment. Possibly derived from 'carnival' or serving as a diminutive of Carnegie, this distinctive name evokes…

Salim

Arabic

"safe"

Distinguished by association with renowned African diplomat Salim Ahmed Salim, this name is popular in many variations throughout the Arab world. Its use is growing in the US as well, especially in…

Salam

Salam is a meaningful masculine name of Arabic origin that directly translates to 'peace' or 'peace be upon you.' It comes from the same Semitic root as the Hebrew word 'shalom.' The name holds…

Selim

Turkish variation of Salim, Arabic

"safe"

Chavo

Chavo is a masculine name with Spanish origins, commonly used as a nickname in Latin American cultures, particularly in Mexico. The name derives from "chavo" meaning "kid" or "young man" in Mexican…

Xabat

Basque variation of Salvador, Spanish

"savior"

The Basque form of Salvador starts with the intriguing letter X, which is pronounced like a "sh" sound in the Basque language. Xabat is a great Basque heritage choice, but we must note that it sounds…

Sammy

Hebrew

"god has heard"

Short for Samuel or long for Sam, Sammy is a sweet midcentury nickname name that we can see coming back.

Samal

Aramaic

"symbol, sign"

Also a picturesque place-name, referred to as the "island garden city" of the Philippines.

Saami

Saami is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. It may refer to the indigenous Sami people of northern Scandinavia and Russia, serving as a cultural identifier. Alternatively, it has Arabic…

Sammi

Sammi is a masculine name that is often considered a variant or diminutive of Samuel, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'name of God' or 'God has heard.' This friendly, approachable name has gained…

Samie

Samie is a masculine name that serves as a diminutive or variation of Samuel, though it can sometimes stand as an independent given name. The root name Samuel comes from Hebrew origins meaning "heard…

Samko

Samko is a masculine name with Slavic origins, primarily used in Slovak, Czech, and other Eastern European cultures. It functions as an affectionate diminutive form of Samuel, which has Hebrew…

Sawyl

Welsh, from Hebrew

"told by God"

The Welsh form of Samuel.

Sanyi

Sanyi is a masculine Hungarian name that functions as an affectionate diminutive form of Sándor (the Hungarian equivalent of Alexander). This warm, friendly nickname has become established as an…

Azeel

Azeel is a masculine name with roots in Arabic culture, though it's also used in other Middle Eastern and North African communities. The name may derive from Arabic words related to 'strength,'…

Osric

English

"divine ruler"

Clad in armor. But while this name may have been forbiddingly antiquated not that long ago, the connection to the trendy nickname Os or Oz makes it a real possibility.