By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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African hero name
Used to honor Jomo Kenyatta, the first president of the independent Kenyan republic. The problem: with the name Kenya now used largely for girls, along with the vowel ending, Kenyatta sounds fairly…
Spanish
"fig tree"
This surname ultimately derives from a Galician place name meaning "fig tree", but has spread all over the Spanish-speaking world. It's not certain if it's ever been used as a first name, but it…
Bogdasha is a masculine name of Slavic origin, functioning as an affectionate diminutive form of Bogdan. The root name Bogdan combines the Slavic elements 'bog' meaning 'god' and 'dan' meaning…
Russian diminutive of Alexander
"defending men"
Shura is a unisex Russian nickname for Aleksandr or Aleksandra, themselves forms of Alexander. Less known in the English=speaking world than Sasha, it's also more assertive -- probably because of…
Cornish, from Caius, Latin
"rejoice"
This name of an ancient saint and one of the first knights of King Arthur's Round Table has a modern, if feminine, feel.
Kája is a Czech masculine name functioning primarily as a diminutive of Karel (the Czech equivalent of Charles). This affectionate nickname has established itself as a standalone given name in Czech…
Fachtna is an ancient Irish masculine name with deep historical roots in Gaelic tradition. Pronounced approximately as 'FAKH-nah,' it derives from the Irish word 'feacht,' meaning 'expedition' or…
Jusa is an uncommon masculine name with several possible origins. It may be derived from Finnish roots, where it exists as a short form of the name Jussi (a Finnish variant of Johannes or John,…
Gyula is a traditional Hungarian male name with ancient origins. It originally served as a title for a high-ranking military leader or tribal chief in early Hungarian society, similar to a duke. The…
Elishua is a masculine name with biblical connections, though it remains quite rare in contemporary usage. It appears to be a variant of Elisha, which comes from Hebrew and means 'God is my…
Bentlea is a modern masculine name that appears to be a creative variation of names like Bentley or Bentlee. The origin is likely Anglo-Saxon, derived from 'bent' (coarse grass) and 'lea' or 'leigh'…
Joshula appears to be a rare variant or creative adaptation of Joshua, which comes from Hebrew and means 'Yahweh is salvation.' The unconventional spelling may have emerged as a combination of Joshua…
Lisha is an intriguing masculine name with multiple possible origins. In some contexts, it serves as a variation of Elisha, a biblical name meaning "God is my salvation." In other traditions,…
Johusa appears to be a variant spelling of Joshua, a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'Yahweh is salvation' or 'God is deliverance.' This particular spelling creates a distinctive twist on the familiar…
Jozsua is a masculine name that represents the Hungarian form of Joshua, which comes from Hebrew origins meaning 'Yahweh is salvation.' The distinctive spelling reflects Hungarian phonetic patterns…
Elysha is traditionally a feminine name that has crossed over to masculine usage. It represents a creative spelling variant of Elisha, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God is my salvation.' The…
Benja is a masculine name with multiple cultural connections. It can function as a shortened form of Benjamin, which has Hebrew origins meaning "son of the right hand" or "son of the south." In…
Abrasha is a masculine name of Russian and Yiddish origin, functioning as a diminutive form of Abraham. The name carries the same meaning as its root - "father of many" or "father of a multitude" -…
Aba is a concise masculine name with rich multicultural origins. In Ghana, particularly among the Akan people, Aba is traditionally a male name given to a boy born on Thursday, following their…
Joshawa is a masculine name that represents a phonetic variant spelling of Joshua, which comes from Hebrew origins meaning 'Yahweh is salvation.' This alternative spelling maintains the traditional…
