By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Ângelo is the Portuguese form of Angelo, a name derived from the Latin word 'angelus' meaning 'messenger' or 'angel.' The circumflex accent over the 'A' indicates a specific pronunciation in…
Sérgio is the Portuguese variation of Sergius, a name with ancient Roman roots. Originally derived from a Roman clan name, it may be connected to the Latin word 'servare' meaning 'to preserve' or 'to…
Márcio is a masculine Portuguese name derived from the Latin name Marcius, which itself comes from Mars, the Roman god of war. The name carries connotations of strength, courage, and masculinity,…
Spanish
"goes on to another life"
Rarely used Spanish name, referring to shifting to another life beyond this one. Boy names that mean life are an elite group of which this is an unusual member.
Maori
"peace"
Rongo is a masculine Maori name stemming from both the name of a god and also the Maori word for peace, "rangimarie", which itself is occasionally used as a feminine name. Rongo was the name of the…
Igbo
Udo is the Igbo word for peace, and, in Nigeria, is a name usually reserved for men. Related names include Akudo, Udoka and Udo-Amaka.
Shona
"love"
In the Shona language of souther Africa, this simple and wearable boys' name means love .
Creek
"swamp tree"
Tupelo, one of the common name for trees of the Nyssa genus, stems from the Creek words ito and opilwa , meaning "swamp tree". Also the name of a city in Mississippi, Tupelo trees are associated with…
Dylano is a masculine name that appears to be a creative variation of Dylan, which has Welsh origins meaning 'son of the sea' or 'born from the ocean.' This extended form adds a melodic ending that…
Variation of Elmo
The names Telmo and Elmo were historically interchangeable. San Temlo is the name of both a Mexican city and an island in Panama. Telmo was chosen by Spanish writer Borja Sémper and actress Barbara…
Italian from Latin
While we are familiar with the feminine Lelia, the male Lelio remains completely undiscovered, despite its stylish o-ending and rhythmic sound. You might have noticed it in the Anne Rice novel The…
Italian variation of Zachary
Zacheo is an Italian last name that is occasionally seen as a first name. Also used in Brazil (where it can be pronounced Za-shey-o), it could prove a little-known (to English speakers) alternative…
Italian, Greek, Spanish, Tswana
"lion man; brave lion; torch, shining light; God's plan"
A Top 10 name in Switzerland, Leano has a number of possible origins. On one hand, it may derive as a contracted form of Leandro or Leonardo, meaning "lion man" and "brave lion" respectively.…
Nevio is a masculine name of Italian origin, derived from the Latin word 'nevus' meaning 'birthmark' or 'mole'. It can also be connected to the Latin 'nevius', meaning 'new' or 'fresh'. While not…
Tammo is a masculine Frisian and East Germanic name with ancient roots. Popular primarily in northern Germany, the Netherlands, and Frisian regions, Tammo likely derives from the Germanic element…
Tamino is a masculine name best known as the protagonist in Mozart's opera 'The Magic Flute.' The name was likely invented by Emanuel Schikaneder, the opera's librettist, possibly inspired by the…
Jarno is a masculine name with Finnish origins, though it's also used in other European countries including the Netherlands and Italy. It may have evolved as a Finnish variation of Jerome, ultimately…
Jaro is a masculine name with diverse cultural roots. In Slavic languages, particularly Slovak and Czech, it means 'spring' or 'springtime,' symbolizing renewal and vitality. It also exists as a…
Nelio is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. In Portuguese and Spanish contexts, it may be a variant of Nélio or a shortened form of Cornélio (Cornelius). It also appears in Finnish…
Mirco is a masculine name of Italian and Germanic origin. It is a variant of Mirko, which is derived from the Slavic element 'mir' meaning 'peace' or 'world.' In Italian usage, Mirco can also be…
