By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Hosheia is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, representing the original form of what became 'Joshua' in English. It appears in the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible as the birth name of Joshua, Moses'…
Uguecria is a masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from an obscure regional naming tradition or perhaps a modern invention combining elements from different linguistic sources. The…
Huntlea is a modern masculine name that combines the traditional English surname and given name 'Hunt' (originally an occupational name for a hunter) with the popular suffix '-lea,' meaning 'meadow'…
Huxlea is an unusual masculine name that appears to be a modern creation, possibly inspired by the surname Huxley (famous through writer Aldous Huxley and biologist Thomas Henry Huxley). The original…
Hawaiian variation of Jason
"healer"
The Hawaiian variant Iakona modernizes Biblical favorite Jason.
Iga is traditionally a Polish feminine name, though listed here as masculine. The name has Slavic origins and is particularly associated with Poland, where it gained recognition through Polish tennis…
Ilanya is an uncommon masculine name with diverse cultural origins. It may be derived from Hebrew elements meaning 'tree' or 'oak tree,' symbolizing strength and endurance. Alternatively, it could be…
Iara, while listed as masculine here, is traditionally a feminine name with Brazilian origins, derived from ancient Tupi-Guarani mythology. In Brazilian folklore, Iara (or Yara) is a water nymph or…
Illya is a masculine name with Slavic roots, primarily used in Ukrainian and Russian cultures as a variant of Ilya, which derives from the Hebrew name Elijah, meaning 'Yahweh is God.' The double 'l'…
Ingra is a masculine name that likely derives from Norse and Germanic traditions. It appears to be a variation of the name Inge or Ingar, which comes from the Norse god Ing (also called Yngvi or…
Kesha as a masculine name is an uncommon gender usage of what is typically a feminine name in Western countries. The name has multiple origins: it can be a variation of Keisha (African-American…
Place name, Kikuyu
"mountain of white"
A bold and evocative African place name. The country of Kenya gets its name from Mount Kenya, referred to it as "Kirinyaga" or "Kerenyaga" by the local Kikuyu people, meaning "mountain of whiteness"…
Vanusha is a masculine name that likely originated as a diminutive form of Ivan in Slavic languages, particularly in Russian and Bulgarian traditions. The suffix '-usha' adds an affectionate quality…
Russian, diminutive of John
This short form of Ivan just could join the other Russian nickname names coming into fashion, and it does have the Chekhov connection.
Vána is a masculine name with mythological origins, appearing in J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium where Vána is actually a female character known as the 'Ever-young,' one of the Valar (divine beings)…
Vánuska is a masculine name with Eastern European, likely Hungarian or Slavic origins. It appears to be a diminutive form of Ivan or János (Hungarian for John), with the affectionate suffix 'uska'…
Jamala is a masculine name with roots in several cultures. In Arabic traditions, it relates to words meaning "beauty" or "elegance," while in some African cultures it can mean "born during difficult…
Jamarrea is a masculine given name that appears to be a creative extension or elaboration of names like Jamar or Jamari. The 'Jam-' beginning likely relates to James (ultimately from Hebrew Ya'akov),…
Jasha is a versatile name with multiple cultural origins. In Slavic countries, particularly Russia, it functions as a diminutive of Yakov (Jacob), meaning "supplanter." In Hebrew tradition, it can be…
Jenda is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Czech and Slovak contexts, it functions as a diminutive form of Jan (the equivalent of John). The name also appears in some African…
