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Updated October 2026

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Abeeha
Pakistani, Arabic
"her father"
A significant choice in Islamic tradition, Abeeha (and its alternative spelling, Abiha), derive from a nickname given to Fatima, a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad. The full version of the nickname…
Yulian
Russian and Bulgarian variation of Julian, English from Latin
"youthful, downy-bearded, sky father"
A Julian translation that would be easy to wear — Yulian strikes the proper balance between unusual and familiar. Yuli is a common nickname in Russia.
Giulietta
Italian variation of Juliet, English from Latin
"youthful or sky father"
Giulietta is the Italian diminutive form of Giulia, which derives from the Latin name Julia. This feminine name carries a distinctly romantic and melodious quality, perhaps best known internationally…
Aviella
Hebrew
"God is my father"
Variation of Aviela/Abiela, feminine forms of the Biblical Aviel/Abiel "God is my father", and related to Avielle.
Avielle
Hebrew
"God is my father"
Variation of Aviela/Abiela, feminine forms of the Biblical Aviel/Abiel "God is my father". The modernized/anglicized double-l spellings are popular now in English-speaking countries.
Cleopatra
Greek
"glory of the father"
A royal name in ancient Egypt that's never quite made it to the modern world, though nickname Cleo is widely used. Other now-extinct Cleopatra diminutives, including Cleora and Cleola, achieved some…
Juliano
Portuguese
"youthful, downy-bearded, or sky father"
A dashing form of Julian, which derives from Julius, a Roman family name. Its origin is shrouded in history, but possible roots include Latin iuvenis , meaning "youthfu"; Greek ioulos , meaning…
Avett
French, English
"bee; little elf ruler; father of multitudes"
Similar in style to Everett and Avery, Avett is a zippy, musical choice that many will associate with the American folk-rock band, The Avett Brothers. The exact etymology of the name is unknown, but…
Abbigail
Spelling variation of Abigail, Hebrew
"my father is joyful"
A fast-rising variation of Abigail that was shooting up the popularity charts a few years ago, but whose star is now falling now that Abigail is not quite as hot as she once was.
Abbott
English, Hebrew, Aramaic
"priest; father"
Abbott is a neglected masculine surname with religious overtones, used to describe the head of a monastery or a prominent church figure, such as a priest. Though the feminine nickname Abby could be…
Avrumy
Variation of Avrum, Yddish, Hebrew
"father of multitudes"
A form of the Biblical Abraham, Avrumy has a melodic and friendly sound and is borne by singers Avrumy Holtzler and Avrumy Kalter. Meaning "father of multitudes", it is currently a rare choice in the…
Abigayle
Variation of Abigail, Hebrew
"my father is joyful"
Like many spelling variations, Abigayle sprang up during the recent heyday of the Biblical Abigail, ranking in the US Top 1000 from 1998 through 2008. Now its star has dimmed.
Abiha
Arabic
"her father"
Also spelled Abeeha, this name derives from a nickname given to Fatima, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad. The full version of the nickname is Umm Abeeha meaning "her father's mother", referring to…
Eliav
Hebrew
"God is my father"
Nnamdi
Igbo
"my father is alive"
In the Igbo culture of Nigeria, the name Nnamdi is given to baby boys who are thought to be reincarnations of their grandfathers. The name is familiar via Nnamdi Asomugha, a former NFL player married…
Julian
English from Latin
"youthful or sky father"
Some may think that the girls have enough variations of the ancient Roman emperor's name Julius of their own – from Julia to Juliet to Julianne – without using the usually-male Julian too. But Julian…
Abishai
Hebrew
"my father is a gift"
The name of one of King David's heroes in the Old Testament. A variant form is Avishai.
Abu
Arabic
"father"
Most names with the Ab beginning, including the more familiar Abigail and Abner, mean father, as does this streamlined Arabic choice. American children might recognize Abu as the name of Aladdin's…
Mariajulia
Combination of Maria and Julia
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + youthful or sky father"
A once popular choice in Spain, Mariajulia — or more often Maria Julia as a double first name — has since fallen out of favor. A notable bearer is model, dancer, and teacher, María Julia Mantilla…
Avital
Hebrew
"my father is dew"
Avital is a feminine Hebrew name that appears in the Bible as the name of one of King David's wives. The name symbolizes freshness, renewal, and natural beauty. Avital has gained moderate popularity…

Names That Mean Father

Abeeha

Yulian

Giulietta

Aviella

Avielle

Cleopatra

Juliano

Avett

Abbigail

Abbott

Avrumy

Abigayle

Abiha

Eliav

Nnamdi

Julian

Abishai

Abu

Mariajulia

Avital