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Arabic
"precious, scarce"
A relatively popular Arabic name that featured in the French Top 500 for much of the second half of the 20th century and into the 21st. It is also used as a given name in Turkey, Iran and Israel, as…
"deputy, leader"
Nawab is a royal title used in South Asian states, indicating a leader whose position might be compared to that of a prince. Derived from the Arabic naib meaning "deputy, leader", it is also used to…
English
"of the valley"
Bland compared to the Irish-sounding O-starting names, but fans of football star Odell Beckham Jr. may like the name for other reasons.
Yamil is a masculine name with Arabic origins, derived from 'Jamil' meaning 'beautiful', 'handsome', or 'elegant'. The name is popular in Arabic-speaking countries as well as throughout Latin…
Modern variation of Silas, Aramaic, Hebrew, Latin, Greek
"of the forest; prayed for; zeal"
Biblical and literary name Silas is already super cool and sleek, but some parents have been modernizing it by spelling it Sylas, Zylas, and now Zylus. Given to 66 boys in 2024 compared to just 6 the…
Abhay is a masculine name with Sanskrit origins, prevalent in India and among the global Indian diaspora. Meaning 'fearless' or 'without fear,' it derives from the Sanskrit elements 'a' (without) and…
Modern invented name
Maria spelled backwards makes an inventive new unisex Marian name, with a cool sound similar to Aaron and Hiram. It first appeared on the US charts in 2000, and is now given to around 20 boys each…
Spanish diminutive of Alejandro
"defending men"
Another appealing member of the Alexandrian clan.
Arath is a masculine name of multiple cultural origins. In Celtic tradition, it may relate to the word for 'bear,' symbolizing strength and courage. It also appears in Mexican usage, possibly derived…
Variant of Asad. DJ Khaled and Nicole Tuck used this spelling for their son, born in 2016.
Avram is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, serving as a variation of Abraham. Meaning 'exalted father' or 'father of many,' it carries significant religious and historical weight in Jewish…
Italian
"sky"
Expansive, sunny Italian word name.
