Updated November 2023
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Teutonic
"staff of the Goths"
Gray-bearded name heard primarily in Sweden and Germany.
Anav is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, derived from the word "anav" (ענו) meaning "humble" or "modest" in Hebrew. This concise, powerful name reflects the spiritual value placed on humility in…
Krishav is a masculine name with Indian origins, predominantly found in Hindu communities. The name likely derives from Sanskrit roots, possibly connecting to 'Krishna' (the beloved Hindu deity known…
A mini name that could be short for names such as Reverie, Revel, or Revon.
Aryav is a masculine name with Sanskrit or Hindi origins, particularly popular in India. The name likely combines elements of 'Arya' meaning 'noble' or 'honorable' in Sanskrit, with a distinctive…
Yiddish variation of Lev
"heart"
Liev Schreiber's birth name is Isaac Liev, Liev after his mother's favorite Russia author, Leo Tolstoy. Though Liev is increasing in popularity in the secular world thanks to the actor, it originated…
Hebrew
"God is my father"
Aaryav is a modern masculine name with Indian origins, particularly popular in Hindu families. The name likely derives from Sanskrit roots, with 'aarya' meaning "noble," "respected," or "honorable,"…
Sanskrit
"peaceful"
Arav (sometimes spelled Aarav) is a name popular in India and Pakistan. Jaipur-born actor Arav Choudhary is a well-known Indian personality. Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar chose Aarav for his son's…
Hebrew or Estonian
"dog, or ancestor of the Finns"
Biblical Hebrew form of Caleb, which means "dog", or possibly "whole heart". Kalev is also the Estonian form of the Finnish name Kaleva, from an ancient demonym of unknown derivation.
"generous"
"brilliance"
Also a synonym for the Hebrew month of Iyar, which usuually falls in May, would work and play well with others like Zev and Lev.
"quiet"
This name, used in both India and Nepal, is one of those lovely boys names that opts for quiet strength over hypermasculine energy. Bollywood cinematographer Nirav Shah is a notable bearer of this…
Abhinav is a meaningful masculine name of Sanskrit origin popular in India and among the Indian diaspora. It translates to 'new,' 'fresh,' or 'innovative,' embodying qualities of creativity and…
Aarnav is a modern Indian name with Sanskrit roots, combining elements that suggest 'ocean' or 'sea.' Popular primarily in India and among the Indian diaspora, Aarnav conveys depth, vastness, and…
Czech; Slovak; Slovene
"peace and glory"
An ancient name with a lovely meaning, still in wide use throughout the Slavic-speaking world. Short forms include Miro, Mirek, Mirko and Miško.
Trev is primarily used as a shortened form of Trevor, a Welsh surname-turned-given name meaning "large settlement" or "prudent." As a standalone name, Trev has a direct, masculine quality with its…
Russian
"fierce and glorious"
The Russian form of an ancient Slavic name, which belonged to several Grand Princes of Kyiv and Novgorod, including Yaroslav I "the Wise". A city and region called Yaroslavl in Western Russia are…
Slavic
"glorious rule"
In Eastern Europe, more fashionable these days than Vladimir.
"praise Jehovah"
Yoav is a variation of Joab, a name featured prominently in the Old Testament.