By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Basque
"of Galicia"
A literary nod to the great 19th century Basque writer Agosti Xaho, or Augustin Chaho in French, who wrote important Basque works such as The Legend of Aitor .
Variation of Ximen, Basque
"son"
Ximeno is sometimes falsely credited as the Basque variation of Simon. It actually comes from Semen, a medieval Basque name that is completely unusable today, for obvious reasons. All the more reason…
Japanese
"increasing boy"
A redhead supporting hero in Naruto , whose name refers to the greater good he contributes to even after his death.
"great harmony"
Serbian, Croatian, and Russian deity
God of rebirth worshipped in Central and Eastern Europe. Yarilo represented the sacred youthful life-force and was associated with spring and agricultural fertility.
"peaceful man"
Masculinization of Yolanda, Spanish from Greek
"violet"
One of the few masculine names that derived from a feminine one.
"spring-born boy"
A vintage choice in Japan that is not currently fashionable for babies.
Aarão is the Portuguese form of Aaron, a name with ancient Hebrew origins. In Hebrew, Aaron (or Aharon) was the brother of Moses and the first High Priest of the Israelites, making it a name with…
Spanish, pet form of Aban
This is a Spanish pet form of the name Aban, which in Persian mythology was the name of the muse of liberal arts and mechanics.
Brancho is an uncommon masculine name with possible Spanish or Italian roots. It may be related to the word 'branch' or 'branching,' suggesting growth and new beginnings. The name has a strong,…
Abrão is the Portuguese form of Abraham, a name with profound biblical significance. Derived from the Hebrew name Avraham, it means 'father of multitudes' or 'father of many nations.' In the Bible,…
Abrahamo is a masculine name that represents a Latin or Italian variant of Abraham, which has Hebrew origins meaning "father of multitudes." The name carries significant religious importance across…
Judeo-Italian variation of Abraham, Hebrew
"father of multitudes"
Achilleo is a masculine name derived from Greek origins, specifically as a variation of Achilles, the legendary hero of Homer's Iliad. The name stems from Greek mythology where Achilles was known for…
Adão is the Portuguese form of Adam, one of the most ancient names in recorded history. Derived from the Hebrew 'adamah' meaning 'earth' or 'ground,' it refers to the biblical first man created from…
Adamo is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Adam, a name with ancient Hebrew origins meaning 'man' or 'earth.' As the name of the first man in Biblical tradition, it carries significant…
Spanish and Italian from German
"the father of the noble prince"
Appealing, upbeat name used mainly in Spanish-speaking countries.
Dolfo is a masculine name of Italian origin, functioning primarily as a diminutive form of Adolfo or Rodolfo. The name Adolfo derives from the Germanic name Adolf, meaning 'noble wolf,' while Rodolfo…
Adalfo is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements "adal" meaning noble or honorable, and "wolf" representing the animal known for strength and loyalty. It's a variation of…
