Names That Mean People
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Aramide
Yoruba
"my people have arrived"
Aramide is a rare name in the US but better-known in Nigeria, where it's a choice from the Yoruba language.
Fulbert
German
"the descendents of Fulbeorht, bright people"
Fulbert comes from the same root as Fulbright, as in the prestigious fellowship. A unique name not prized by 21st century parents.
Mykola
Ukrainian variation of Nicholas
"people of victory"
This Ukrainian variation of classic Nicholas is pronounced like the more familiar Nikola, but with an M of course. Myko would be a cool and edgy nickname option.
Kansas
American state name
"people of the west wind"
A rare geographical option which was given to six boys and fourteen girls in a recent year, Kansas is known for its prairies, sunflowers, and barbeque food. Also associated with The Wizard of Oz and…
Nikolina
Diminutive of Nikola
"people of victory"
An international — much fresher — twist on Nicola.
Nicolaas
Dutch variation of Nicholas, Greek
"people of victory"
Nisse
Danish, Swedish, Frisian
"victory of the people"
In Danish and Swedish, Nisse is a diminutive of Nils, a relative of Nicholas meaning "victory of the people". In Frisian, it's a diminutive of Dionysus, meaning "of Zeus". And Nisse also happens to…
Milla
Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Hungarian
"young ceremonial attendant, gracious people"
Milla originated as a diminutive of names like Camilla and Ludmilla, but has since become well established as a name in its own right in several European countries. Milla Jovovich is a Ukrainian-born…
Democracy
English
"democracy, of the people"
A big, bold, ultra-rare virtue name. Could it follow in the footsteps of Justice and Liberty?
Ammiel
Hebrew
"people of God"
There are four figures named Ammiel in the Bible. The most notable was the father of Bathsheba.
Nikodem
Polish variation of Nicodemus, Greek
"victory of the people"
A slightly more approachable take on Nicodemus that boasts the very-cool nickname Niko, Nikodem is ultimately the Polish variation of Ancient Greek name Nikodemos. A Biblical choice, it was borne by…
Sakani
Variation of Sekani, Sekani, Tumbuka
"people on the rocks; laugh"
Sekani was the fastest-rising boy name of 2019 thanks to the 2018 movie The Hate U Give . Naturally, it inspired some spinoffs, including Sakani.
Sakani
Variation of Sekani, Sekani, Tumbuka
"people on the rocks; laugh"
Sekani was the fastest-rising boy name of 2019 thanks to the 2018 movie The Hate U Give . Naturally, it inspired some spinoffs, including Sakani, which has been used for girls and boys.
Nils
Scandinavian variation of Nicholas
"people of victory"
Like Lars, Sven, Niels, and Nels, an unjustly neglected straightforward Scandinavian name. Surname Nilsson or the anglicized Nelson derives from Nils.
Kolja
German
"victory of the people"
German spelling of the Russian diminutive Kolya, from Nikolai.
Legion
English word name
"a vast number of people or things"
A cool new word name possibility, if Legend has become too popular for you.
Vytautas
Lithuanian
"chase the people"
Derived from the Baltic component vyti , meaning "to chase," and tauta , "people." Vytautas the Great was a medieval Lithuanian king, still revered to this day. Vytautas was particularly popular for…
Nikolaus
German
"victory of the people"
German form of Nicholas
Mikołaj
Polish variation of Nicholas, Greek
"people of victory"
This Polish variant of Nicholas is very common in Poland, and has stayed in the nation's Top 30 for the last 20 years. A significant namesake is Nicolaus Copernicus, who was born Mikołaj Kopernik.…
Demus
Swedish and Icelandic diminutive of Nicodemus, Greek
"victory of the people"
In Iceland, there is an official government list of baby names you must choose from. Demus was officially recognized as an Icelandic name in August of 2002.