By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Arabic
"pure"
Attractive name, but it does sound feminine. Some have changed it to Nakari. Although it does not make the U.S. Top 1000, Nakia is among the ten fastest-rising names for both boys and girls.
Nakii is a masculine name with potential origins in Native American languages, possibly Navajo or other indigenous cultures, though specific etymological roots are not widely documented. The double…
Nakee is a masculine name with diverse cultural associations, drawing influences from Native American, African, and Asian naming traditions. Without a single definitive origin, the name is…
Jasun is an uncommon masculine name that represents a creative alternative spelling of Jason. The original name Jason derives from Greek mythology, where Jason was the heroic leader of the Argonauts…
Native American, Arapaho
"sage, wise"
Interesting Native-American choice that could be taken for Greek.
Spanish, diminutive of Reinaldo
Manages to give Reginald a romantic flair.
Indian, Hindi, Sanskrit
"lotus"
Derived from the Sanskrit word nalini meaning "lotus", Nalin holds spiritual significance in Hinduism where it is associated with divine beauty and spiritual awakening, while in Buddhism, it…
Ojibwa
"star dancer"
Fanciful image distinguishes this Native-American name.
Namer is an unusual masculine name with potential Hebrew origins, where it might relate to the word meaning "leopard" or "tiger." Alternatively, it could be viewed as an occupational name derived…
Neper is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. One source may be from John Napier (sometimes spelled Neper), the 16th-century Scottish mathematician who invented logarithms. The…
Nappy is an uncommon masculine name that may have multiple origins. It could be a diminutive of Napoleon, the name of the famous French emperor, or possibly a nickname derived from other names…
Sanskrit
"superior man"
Might translate, thanks to Darren connection.
Dutch
"healthy, strong"
Harv and Marv are out, and this difficult Dutch choice doesn't fare any better.
Jasio is a masculine name of Polish origin, functioning as an affectionate diminutive form of Jan (the Polish equivalent of John). This charming name carries the warmth of familiar usage in Polish…
English
"gift of god"
Natty short form of Nathan, Nathaniel or even Ignatius.
Spanish variation of Noel
"Christmas"
Because of its relationship to the English word, better lengthened to Natalio.
Jarec is an uncommon masculine name with uncertain origins, possibly a modern variation of names like Jared or Jarek. Jared has Hebrew roots meaning 'descent' or 'he who descended,' while Jarek is a…
Naven is an uncommon masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Nevin or Nevyn, which has Irish and Scottish Gaelic roots meaning 'sacred' or 'holy.' Alternatively, it could…
Nazor is a rare masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may have Slavic roots, particularly Croatian connections, possibly derived from geographical locations or surnames in Eastern…
"pure, chaste, honest"
A zippy Arabic name with a solid and serious meaning, Nazih has been notably borne by poet Nazih Abu Afach and footballer Amjhad Nazih.
