Names That Mean Beloved
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Yolotzin
Nahuatl
"beloved heart"
A unisex name used in Nahuatl culture in Mexico and Central America.
Mariela
Spanish diminutive of Maria
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Variant of Mariella
Yolotzin
Nahuatl
"beloved heart"
A unisex name used in Nahuatl culture in Mexico and Central America.
Jedi
Literary name or short form of Jedidiah, Hebrew
"Beloved by the Lord"
Star Wars fans may know the lore behind the origin of the word and the concept Jedi well enough to confidently choose their name for their child. It has to do with balancing the forces of the…
Frigga
Norse
"beloved"
An alternative name for Frigg, the Norse goddess of matrimonial love, and wife of Odin.
Marianela
Spanish
"beloved star"
A beautiful combination of Maria and Stella. Marianela Núñez is an Argentine ballet dancer.
Anne-marie
French, combination of Anne and Marie
"grace + drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
One of the oldest and most widely used compound names, now a bit dated but not as much so as its opposite Mary-Ann. The hyphen is optional. The meaning of Marie is uncertain, but theories include…
Esmay
English variation of Esme, French
"esteemed, beloved"
As the French Esme becomes more popular, it will inevitably spawn spelling variations. This one, like Zoey or Layla, clarifies pronunciation, so while we prefer the original, that's not a bad thing.
Yedidya
Hebrew
"beloved of the Lord"
Modern Hebrew spelling (and pronunciation) of the biblical Jedidiah, another name of King Solomon.
Meryem
Turkish
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Turkish form of Mary or Miriam, very popular in its homeland and, increasingly, in France too. The Turkish name for the Virgin Mary is Meryem Ana (or Meryemana). The original meaning of Miriam is…
Annamarie
English combination of Anna and Marie
"grace + drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
This variation of Annemarie ensures the name is pronounced with four syllables. Classic and sturdy but with a playful, spirited sound, Annamarie is popular in Czechia, where it is also written as…
Maryana
English, combination of Mary and Ana
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + grace"
Variant of Marianna
Annmarie
English combination of Anne and Marie
"grace + drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Variant of Annemarie
Marylee
English combination of Mary and Lee
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + meadow"
The meaning of Mary is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from the Egyptian root…
Leoric
Old English
"beloved ruler"
Contracted form of Leofric, which would make an intriguing addition to the modern lexicon of Leo names.
Maryetta
Italian, diminutive of Maria
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Variant of Marietta
Maryla
Polish diminutive of Maria
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
The meaning of Maria, from which Maryla is derived, is uncertain. Theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and…
Marybel
English, combination of Mary and Bel
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + beautiful"
Form of Maribel
Mirren
Scottish
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Mirren is a lively and attractive Scottish name, popular in its native country but best known outside Scotland as the surname of the English actor Dame Helen Mirren. It is thought to be a Scottish…
Kalila
Arabic
"beloved"
The lilting name of a range of mythical mountains, with an extensive menu of spellings, and a more unusual way of fitting in with current favorites Lila and Lola.