By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Russian, diminutive of Pavel
"small, humble"
Similar in sound to Sasha, Pasha is a Russian diminutive of the name Pavel, itself a form of Paul. Also used as a title for a high ranking officer in the (now historical) Ottoman military, and as the…
Sanskrit
"lofty"
This name of a Hindu deity and central character of the epic, Ramayana , is heard throughout several cultures,
"one who has accomplished a goal"
Siddhartha Guatama was the real name of Buddha, born in India in the 5th century BC. It has thus become a significant name among Buddhists, who follow Buddha's teachings. Siddhartha is derived from…
Yahshua is a masculine name representing an alternative transliteration of Jesus' Hebrew name, sometimes also spelled as Yeshua or Yehoshua. The name carries deep religious significance, particularly…
Zecharia is a masculine name with ancient Hebrew origins, serving as a variant of Zechariah or Zachariah. These names derive from the Hebrew 'Zekharyah,' meaning 'God has remembered.' Zecharia…
Arabic, Hebrew
"splendour, light, glow; shaking, trembling"
A succinct variation of Ziya, Zia is an Arabic boy name, with a glowing meaning, also used as the Urdu and Bengali transcription. Notable bearers of the name include Bangaledeshi politician Ziaur…
Latin
"eagle"
An evocative ancient word that's used as a first name in the New Testament, among other places. It's also the name of an eagle-shaped constellation. That said, contemporary interest in the name…
Armenian
"king"
Ara is a unique boys' name that one of the most melodious in the Armenian name pool, familiarized by Notre Dame football coach Ara Parseghian. In Armenian mythology, Ara was a king so handsome that a…
Hindu and Sanskrit
"white, clear"
The name of a hero in Hindu texts, the son of the god Indra and the princess Kunti, close friend of Lord Krishna, and considered the greatest warrior on earth. The more common form of this name today…
Arabic, Turkish
"gift, ancestor"
Although it's a traditional male name in the Middle East, Ata has a more feminine read in the US.
Donta is a masculine given name that emerged in the United States in the latter half of the 20th century. It may be a shortened form of names like Ladontae or a variation of Dante (derived from the…
Arabic or Hebrew
"excellence, praised"
A cross-cultural name which derives either from the Arabic jada "excellence" or from the Hebrew name Yehudah/Judah, meaning "praised".
Kosta is a masculine name with Greek origins, functioning as a shortened form of Konstantinos (Constantine), which means "constant" or "steadfast." This concise variant is common in Greece, Serbia,…
Hebrew
"marked"
Old Testament name that could work as an alternative to Dakota.
North American Indian
"son of a chief"
The a ending gives it a feminine feel.
African
"servant of God"
This Muslim name derived from the Arabic is found in North and East Africa.
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…
West African, Igbo
"great deeds"
An energetic Igbo name belonging to several sports stars, notably American basketball player Emeka Okafor. It can also be short for Chukwuemeka.
Italian variation of Aeneas, Greek
"the praised one"
Enea is derived from Aeneas, the name of a Roman mythological hero with strong ties to the city of Rome. It's no surprise then, that Italians have embraced Enea, a more modern variation of his name.
Gedalia is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, derived from 'Gedalyah' meaning 'God is great' or 'God has become great.' This biblical name appears in the Old Testament, belonging to several figures…
