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Finnish and Swedish diminutive of Joachim, Hebrew
"established by God"
A friendly nickname for Joachim, also used independently in Finland, Sweden, and the Netherlands, Joa would be pronounced as YO-ah in Finnish, but more like YOO-a in Swedish. Also appearing in the…
Invented name
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky named their baby boy RZA, inspired by the frontman of the Wu-Tang Clan. RZA is the stage name of Robert Fitzgerald Diggs, who has produced the most records for the hip hop…
Hebrew
"God is good"
Tuvia is the Hebrew cognate of Tobias or Tobiah, found in the Bible and used in this form in Israel. The film "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind" included a character named Tuvia, who was female,…
Aisea is a masculine name with Polynesian origins, particularly common in Tongan and Samoan communities. It represents the Polynesian form of the biblical name Isaiah, which means "salvation of God"…
Borja is a masculine Spanish name with historical significance, originating as a surname from the noble Borja (or Borgia) family that rose to prominence in Renaissance Italy and Spain. The family…
Catalan and Italian surname
"new house"
Sweeping, romantic overtones.
Igbo
"God has done something great"
Often shortened to Emeka, as in basketball player Emeka Okafor.
Moosa is a masculine name with Arabic and Islamic significance. It is the Arabic form of Moses, an important prophet recognized in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In Islamic tradition, Moosa…
Roma as a masculine name has multiple potential origins, creating a rich cultural tapestry. In Latin contexts, it directly references the eternal city of Rome, carrying connotations of strength and…
Hungarian tree name, Hindi, Sanskrit, Japanese
"Dogwood tree; elixir, to extract; sound of the wind + genuine"
Popular in Hungary, but rare elsewhere, Soma is a botanical boy name, relating to the dogwood tree, notable for its white blooms and red twigs. Pronounced as SHO-maw, it ranked at #36 in its native…
Maori
"tiger"
A strong Māori nature name, famously borne by director Taika Waititi, who is of Māori descent.
Latin
"soul"
A rising vintage sweetheart for girls and a fresh new possibility for boys, following the likes of Nova. As a feminine name, it first became fashionable in England following the Battle of Alma –…
Davonta is a modern masculine name that appears to be a variant of names like Davonte, Devonte, or Devonta. It likely developed as a creative variation combining elements of common names like David…
Isaia is a masculine name with ancient biblical roots, representing a variant of Isaiah. Derived from the Hebrew 'Yesha'yahu' meaning 'God is salvation', it refers to the important prophet from the…
Jeremia is a masculine name that serves as a variation of Jeremiah, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'appointed by God' or 'God will uplift.' This form of the name is particularly common in Germanic,…
Biblical place name or variation of Judah, Hebrew
"praised"
Judea — also spelled Judaea — is a mountainous region in the Middle East historically part of Jerusalem, that is significant in religions like Judaism and Christianity. As Jude and Judah dominate in…
Russian
"grandfather, old man; wise"
Savva is the Russian variant of the Spanish name Sabas. Chekhov used it for a handsome charmer in one of his short stories.
"beloved of the Lord"
Modern Hebrew spelling (and pronunciation) of the biblical Jedidiah, another name of King Solomon.
"his highness"
Edison's middle name is a fabulous option for parents looking for something with history and a soft sound. This could be the name you're looking for if you like Tesla's scientific pedigree but think…
West African, Arabic
"interpreter, studious"
A West African form of popular Arabic Idris, Idrissa more literally means "studious" or "learner", though it is also linked to the act of interpretation, via its connection to a Quranic prophet…
