Five Letter Boy Names
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Humza
Humza is a masculine name of Arabic origin, derived from the name Hamza (حمزة). It honors Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib, the uncle and companion of the Prophet Muhammad, known for his bravery and…
Sahib
Arabic
"companion; owner"
A Muslim Boy name that can have a sweet and amicable meaning — friend, or companion — or a less appealing one — master, or owner.
Ayyub
Ayyub is a masculine name of Arabic origin, corresponding to the biblical figure Job. In Islamic tradition, Ayyub (أيوب) is revered as a prophet known for his patience and steadfastness through…
Ehsan
Ehsan is a masculine name of Arabic and Persian origin meaning 'compassion,' 'kindness,' or 'beneficence.' The name is derived from the Arabic root حسن (HSN), which relates to goodness and beauty. In…
Taran
Celtic
"thunder"
Taran mac Ainftech was King of the Picts, a people who lived mainly in Scotland, in the 7th century. His name is a relative of the Celtic god of thunder Taranis, a counterpart to Thor. Taran is…
Timur
Turkish
An ancient name used by numerous conquerors throughout history, most notably the Central Asian leader popularly known as Tamerlane.
Rupin
Sanskrit
"handsome"
Rupin is one of those names that is virtually unknown in the Western world and yet is easily translated because it feels so familiar -- parts Rupert, Robin, and Reuben. A handsome choice.
Finlo
Manx
"fair Lugh"
Finlo is a name from the Isle of Man, deriving from that island's pagan sun god, Lugh. Given the popularity of all Finn names right now, Finlo could be a great alternative for people who love the…
Gilno
Gilno is an exceedingly rare masculine name with uncertain etymology. It may be a variant of Gil (which itself can be short for Gilbert, Gilberto, or Gillian) with a unique suffix, or possibly a…
Zimri
Hebrew
"my music, my praise"
This unusual and spunky biblical name was one of the Kings of Israel as well as one of Judah's grandsons and has a wonderful meaning. We'd like to see Zimri being used more, and we think it has…
Kwaku
Ghanaian, Akan, Twi
"Born on a Wednesday"
The Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast frequently name their children after the day of the week they were born and the order in which they were born. Most Ghanaians have a name using this…
Kwasi
Akan
"Born on a Sunday"
The Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast frequently name their children after the day of the week they were born and the order in which they were born. Most Ghanaians have a name using this…
Armel
Welsh
"bear prince"
This Welsh name, also used in France, is the name of a 6th century saint who went to Brittany and established abbeys. Armel has a pleasant and familiar sound, making it easily used outside of Wales…
Cahir
Irish
"battle man"
Cahir along with its traditional spelling Cathair is well-used in modern Ireland. Now it's finding a wider audience thanks to The Witcher , though Cahir is the main villain of the series. It was in…
Dagur
Norse mythological name
"day"
Dagur, one of the top boys' names in Iceland, is the personification of day. His mother is Nott, or night, and together they are thought to ride in a chariot around the earth every 24 hours.
Manel
Catalan and Portuguese, diminutive of Manuel
A streamlined version of Manuel that could freshen up a classic.
Arnar
Icelandic from Norse
"eagle warrior"
A common name in Iceland, from the same origins as Arnold et al.
Elvar
Icelandic variation of Alvar, German
"elf warrior"
A top name in Iceland, while its parent name Alvar, ranks highly in Sweden and Finland.
Breki
Icelandic from Norse
"breaker"
Popular in it's native Iceland, where Breki is almost four times as likely to be used as a middle name than as a first.
Egill
Egill is a masculine name with deep Norse roots, derived from ancient Scandinavia and particularly prominent in Icelandic culture. The name is associated with the legendary Icelandic hero and poet…