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Diminutive of Aleksandr, Russian from Greek
An alternative to Sasha, another common Russian nickname for Aleksander.
Russian diminutive of Alexander
"defending men"
Shura is a unisex Russian nickname for Aleksandr or Aleksandra, themselves forms of Alexander. Less known in the English=speaking world than Sasha, it's also more assertive -- probably because of…
Allex is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Alex, which is itself a shortened form of Alexander. The name Alexander originates from Greek elements meaning 'defender of men.'…
English
"keen"
Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknown
Name bestowed upon Choctaw men.
Cherokee
"woods"
Atohi is related to the name Adahy, both of which are derived from the Cherokee word adohi , meaning "woods."
Allix is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a modern variant of Alex or Alec, which themselves are shortened forms of Alexander, meaning 'defender of the people' in Greek. The distinctive…
A masculine name in Choctaw culture. In English, it resembles the feminine name Hallie.
Irish
"nobleman"
Irish spelling of Paddy, the traditional short form of Pádraig (Patrick) that was so common once upon a time that it became a byname for an Irishman. Páidí is gaining in popularity in Ireland once…
Invented name
"cilantro"
Though it appears as if it could be Irish, Cilan is an invented name from the Pokemon universe, derived directly from the word "cilantro."
Igbo
"God knows"
Common in Nigeria, Chima is used as both a full name and a nickname for names beginning with Chima-.
Alick is a masculine name primarily found in Scottish usage as a variant of Alex or Alexander, which derives from Greek elements meaning 'defender of mankind.' The form Alick developed as a…
Aldis is a masculine name with Norse and Latvian origins. In Norse tradition, it combines elements meaning "old" and "goddess" or "spirit," while in Latvia it's considered a variation of Aldus. The…
Hebrew
"built by god"
An alternative transcription of Hebrew Benaiah, currently among the Top 50 boys' names in Israel.
Japanese
"great brightness; big tree"
Aldas is a masculine name with likely Baltic origins, particularly Lithuanian, where it may derive from elements meaning 'wave' or 'to surge.' The name has a strong, dignified sound with its two…
Variation of Aldous, English from German
"old"
The name Aldus gained some recognition through Aldus Manutius, a renowned 15th-century Italian printer and publisher who founded the Aldine Press. The name might be more familiar in its Aldous form,…
Kájin is a rare masculine name with possible roots in multiple cultures. It may be derived from various Asian languages, potentially carrying meanings related to 'strength' or 'progress' depending on…
"whale-shark"
Jinbe, also called Jinbei or Jimbei is a whale-like character in the anime series One Piece . His name comes from the word jinbei-zame , "whale-shark."
"burn and freeze"
If you encounter this name in the real world, it may be written using kanji that mean "bright person," "happy person," "blessed person," or other related meanings. However, in the anime series My…
