By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Arabic
"most beautiful"
Ahsan is a superlative variation of Hasan, which means "beautiful." Hasan is an important name in Muslim culture, as it is the name of the Prophet Muhammed's martyred grandson.
Old Norse
"bold warrior"
With Norse (and pseudo-Norse) names such as Thor, Odin and Magnus growing in popularity, this one, which refers to warriors destined for Valhalla on account of their bravery, might have some appeal…
English word name
Anyone who's seen "The Book of Mormon" or visited Utah knows this as the title taken by male Mormon missionaries during their term of service. We'd advise anyone who lives somewhere with any…
Evaan is a modern masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Evan, which derives from the Welsh name Iefan, a form of John meaning 'God is gracious.'…
German, diminutive of Friedrich or Frederick
"peaceful ruler"
Since female cousins Mitzi and Fritzi have entered the realm of possibilities, there's a chance that Cousin Fritz could as well. Fritz is the name of several notables, from early German-born film…
"exalted"
Arabic form of Aaron, featured in the tales of The Thousand and One Nights . The name Harun also appears several times in the Quran.
Spelling variation of Corey
See COREY.
Maher is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'skilled' or 'expert.' Widely used throughout the Middle East and Muslim communities globally, it carries positive connotations of competence and…
Russian diminutive of Alexander
"defending men"
The energetic Russian nickname name Sasha is being used increasingly on its own, though since the prominence of the First Daughter, more than 90% of the American babies named Sasha are girls. Sacha…
Hindi
"sun god"
Graceful Indian choice that may sound feminine to the Western ear but is in fact the name of a male god. One form of worship of Surya that may be familiar to Westerners is the sun salutation in yoga.
Welsh
"fair"
Tegan is a Welsh saint's name. While some may conflate it with the Irish Teagan, they have different roots and meanings though both are used for girls as well as boys. Teagan is the more usual…
Virat is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "great" or "enormous." It carries connotations of grandeur, achievement, and excellence. In Hindu tradition, Virat refers to the cosmic form of…
Sanskrit
"moon"
Attractive lunar name with the unique initial Y.
Arlin is a masculine name with several possible origins, including Old English, German, and Irish roots. In Old English, it may derive from 'earl' or 'nobleman,' suggesting dignity and leadership.…
Spelling variation of Chase, French
"to hunt"
This unusual spelling was introduced via the hot young star of Gossip Girl , Chace (born Christopher Chace) Crawford, and experienced some mass interest, though it has fallen down the charts since it…
Arabic and Persian
"unique, precious"
The soft and strong name of a 13th-century Persian poet.
"wise"
An Arabic name with Islamic significance, al-Hakim is one of the 99 names for Allah. The name may also be spelled as Hakeem, a rising choice in England and Wales.
Jafet is a masculine name derived from Japheth, one of Noah's three sons in biblical tradition. The name comes from Hebrew origins, possibly meaning 'enlarged' or 'may God enlarge.' Jafet is the…
Jamel is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Arabic name Jamil or Jamal, meaning 'beautiful' or 'handsome.' Alternatively, it could be connected to the Hebrew name…
Yiddish variation of Eliezer or Lazarus
"God helps"
Lazer has some biblical cred as a form of Eliezer, Eleazar, or Lazarus, all relatives, and it's also a modern bad boy name a la Ranger and Breaker. Our recommendation would be to use one of the…
