Five Letter Boy Names
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Shah
Shah is a masculine name of Persian origin that means 'king' or 'ruler.' Historically, it was used as a title for the monarchs of Iran (Persia) until the 20th century. As a personal name, Shah…
Kush
Though mountain climbers may want to honor the famed Central Asian mountain range known as the Hindu Kush, associations with marijuana and Jared Kushner make this a hard sell.
Joao
Portuguese variation of John
"God is gracious"
A Portuguese classic, typically spelled with a tilde over the A. Many members of the Portuguese royal family were named João, and today it’s associated with a number of Portuguese and Brazilian…
Essa
Essa is a multicultural masculine name with various origins and meanings across different traditions. In Arabic contexts, it is the form of Jesus (Isa) used in the Quran, carrying profound religious…
Shiv
Northern Indian form of Shiva, Hindi
"benign, kind"
A short, snappy form of the name Shiva, this name is associated with the Hindu god of destruction and restoration. Currently a rising choice in England and Wales.
Albi
Arabic
"my heart"
An adorable name with an adorable meaning.
Zsoka
Hungarian
"my god is oath"
A sparky diminutive of Erszébet, the Hungarian form of Elizabeth.
Eissa
Arabic variation of Jesus
"savior"
Eissa, a name found frequently as both a last and a first in Arabic lands, is the Arabic form of Jesus. Also spelled Isa, Issa, and Esa, Eissa came to greater prominence when it was chosen for their…
Kirin
Chinese mythological name
Kirin is a mythical Chinese figure that is a flying horse with elements of a dragon. The creature combines elements of the male -- Ki -- and the female -- Rin -- to make a gender neutral name that…
Saava
Russian from Arabic
"captive"
This is the name of a twelfth century bishop who is the revered patron saint of the Serbs. In a Chekhov short story, Agafya , Saava Stukach is the handsome protagonist. The double Vs add to the…
Tylan
Invented name, variation of Tyler or Rylan
Though it lends itself well to the pleasant nickname Ty, it's also the name of an antibiotic powder for animals.
Leave
Leave as a masculine given name is extremely unusual and unconventional. Unlike most names, it doesn't have a clear etymological history as a personal name in any major naming tradition. The word…
Fiete
German short form of Friedrich or Frederick, German
"peaceful ruler"
Fiete is an extremely popular German name for boys that has not migrated to the English-speaking world. But it ranks among Germany's Top 100 boy names.
Gates
English surname
"person living near town gates"
Reality TV star Raven Gates gave her on-trend s-ending surname to her son, named Gates Zev. Gates joins an impressive lineup of celebrity babies with similar names, including Hillary Duff's Banks and…
Jonte
Jonte is a modern masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Jontae or Jonte', which emerged in American naming patterns in the late 20th century. The name could also…
Eymen
Turkish variation of Aymen, Arabic
"righteous, right-handed, blessed, lucky"
Mirac
Mirac is a masculine name of Turkish origin meaning "ascension" or "ladder to heaven." The name references the Miraj in Islamic tradition—the Prophet Muhammad's night journey from Mecca to Jerusalem…
Berat
Berat is a masculine name with Turkish origins, where it holds significant cultural importance. In Turkey, the name is associated with Berat Kandili, an important Islamic holy night. The name derives…
Leano
Italian, Greek, Spanish, Tswana
"lion man; brave lion; torch, shining light; God's plan"
A Top 10 name in Switzerland, Leano has a number of possible origins. On one hand, it may derive as a contracted form of Leandro or Leonardo, meaning "lion man" and "brave lion" respectively.…
Nevio
Nevio is a masculine name of Italian origin, derived from the Latin word 'nevus' meaning 'birthmark' or 'mole'. It can also be connected to the Latin 'nevius', meaning 'new' or 'fresh'. While not…