By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Trea is a concise masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a shortened form of names like Treavor or Patrick (via the Irish nickname Patrea), or it could derive from the Irish…
Aaditya is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "belonging to Aditi" or more commonly translated as "the sun." In Hindu mythology, Aditya refers to solar deities, the sons of the goddess…
Hungarian
"little father"
English speaking countries may only associate this with the fifth-century Hun, but the name is still well-used in contemporary Hungary, Azerbaijan, and Turkey. Usually said to derive from the Gothic…
Costa is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. Primarily used in Greek communities as a shortened form of Constantine (meaning 'constant' or 'steadfast'), it also appears in Italian,…
Arabic
"the Lord is salvation"
Eisa is a variation of Isa, Essa, Eesa, or Issa, the Arabic form of Jesus. As a feminine name, it comes from Norse mythology and means "glowing embers."
Lakoda is a masculine name with Native American influences, though it appears to be a modern variation or adaptation rather than a traditional tribal name. It likely draws inspiration from 'Lakota,'…
Ovadia is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, derived from the name Obadiah, meaning 'servant of God' or 'worshipper of Yahweh.' The name appears in the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible, where Obadiah…
German variation of Sasha
"defending warrior"
In Europe, this name is mostly male, but here it's more fashionable for girls. It's a diminutive of Alexander.
Arabic, Spanish
"swooping eagle, meadow"
This striking name has a lot going for it: it's a self-confident Spanish surname, it identifies one of the most brilliant stars in the sky, and it has a musical reference to singer-songwriter Suzanne…
Japanese
"mountain"
Arabic form of Zacharias and Zechariah, Hebrew
"the Lord has remembered"
A name that works well in multiple languages, Zakariyya is the Arabic transliteration of Zechariah, Zacharias, and Zachary. The name has been consistently appearing in the England and Wales Top 1000…
Zisha is a masculine name of Yiddish origin, functioning as a diminutive form of the Hebrew name Zishe or Ziskind, meaning "sweet child" or "sweetness." Popular primarily within Hasidic and Orthodox…
Hebrew
"father"
Double exposure: 1970s rock sensation (Mamma Mia) and scholar/diplomat name in Israel.
Abdulla is a masculine name of Arabic origin, a variant spelling of Abdullah, which means 'servant of Allah' or 'servant of God.' This name holds profound religious significance in Islamic tradition,…
Turkish and Azerbaijani form of Attila
While English speaking countries might heavily associate this name with the 5th century Attila the Hun , it remains a popular choice in Azerbaijan - and Hungary, with the Attila spelling. Usually…
Croatian
"battle"
Popular in its native country, also used in Serbia and Macedonia as Borko.
Dekota is a masculine name that appears to be an alternative spelling of Dakota. The original Dakota name comes from the Native American Sioux tribe, meaning 'friend' or 'ally.' This variant spelling…
Ireoluwa is a masculine name of Yoruba origin from Nigeria, carrying the beautiful meaning of 'God's goodness' or 'God's blessing.' The name combines 'ire' meaning 'goodness' or 'blessing' with…
Russian, diminutive of Mikhail
Brought into the American consciousness as the nickname of ballet great Mikhail Baryshnikov, it more recently took on a unisex air via TV and screen actress Mischa Barton. Could become the next Sasha.
Naftula is a masculine name with Yiddish origins, primarily used in Jewish communities of Eastern European descent. It's a variant of Naftali (or Naphtali), which comes from Hebrew and was the name…
