Names That Mean Peace
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Arja
Variation of Irja, Finnish
"peace"
Not to be confused with the Aria/Arya name family, Arja is a variation of Irja, which ultimately is derived from Irene.
Geffri
Variation of Geoffrey, Anglo-Saxon from French
"pledge of peace"
Actress Geffri Maya Hightower, known for her roles in Private Practice and All American , introduced fans to her one-of-a-kind feminization of the hit mid-century boy name Jeffrey. So far, her name…
Xolani
Zulu, modern invention
"peace"
Typically a masculine Zulu name, Xolani is more popular among baby girls in the US. Given to more than 200 girls in 2024, it is a modern creation, blending the stylish -lani ending of Hawaiian names…
Irja
Finnish variation of Irya, Russian
"peace"
Irja is the Finnish translation of Irya, the Russian short form of Irina. Arja is a more modern variation.
Forsythe
English from Gaelic
"man of peace"
Forsythe is a rare and intriguing surname name, most likely derived from the Old Gaelic name Fearsithe, meaning "man of peace." It may instead come from a bygone place name meaning "fairy meadow" or…
Pau
Catalan
"peace"
Although more common as a boy name — it is also a Catalan form of Paul — Pau has some use as a girl name, thanks to its peaceful meaning.
Arcadia
Greek
"region offering peace and contentment"
Arcadia, a name for an unspoiled paradise, makes an attractive secular alternative to Nevaeh or Eden. For parents who want an unusual name with a friendlier nickname, Arcadia has the advantage of…
Ireneu
Catalan form of Irenaeus, Greek
"peace"
Shanti
Hindi, Sanskrit
"peace"
A gentle Hindi name, ultimately from the Sanskrit śāntī , Shanti may equally refer to a state of mental and physical peace, maintained despite any stresses or difficulties and Hindu prayers for…
Irina
Russian from Greek
"peace"
Irina is a Russian ballet-inflected classic, one of the Three Sisters in the Chekhov play. While some Americans will pronounce this like Irene with three syllables, the pronunciation used throughout…
Jenifry
Cornish variation of the Welsh name Gwenfrewi
"white peace"
This Celtic saint's name is the most offbeat Jen name of all.
Malu
Hawaiian
"peace"
Malu is a charming Hawaiian name chosen by ex-Talking Head David Byrne for his daughter. Malu might also be an abbreviated form of Malou, which is an abbreviated form of Mary Louise. Malu or Malou…
Pax
Latin
"peace"
A cool name, representing the Roman goddess of peace and offering a positive message to bestow upon a child. Pax is one of the most stylish new names that mean peace .