Names That Mean Love

  1. Liba
    • Origin:

      Yiddish
    • Meaning:

      "love"
    • Description:

      A light-sounding name with a great meaning that could also appeal to non-Yiddish speakers. It is quite rare in the US, but on an upwards trend.
  2. Sevgi
    • Origin:

      Turkish
    • Meaning:

      "love"
    • Description:

      The Turkish word for "love" is a Gen X name in its country of origin, but is a fresh option in the US. It debuted on the charts in 2021 thanks to the Turkish soap opera Adı Sevgi (Its Name's Love), which is also broadcast in Spanish.
  3. Amorah
    • Origin:

      Variation of Amora, Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "love"
    • Description:

      Amora and co. have seen a rapid rise over the past few years. Amorah, with the additional H, is one of the simpler variations.
  4. Thando
    • Origin:

      Xhosa, Zulu, Ndebele
    • Meaning:

      "love"
    • Description:

      Thando is used for boys and girls in South Africa and neighboring countries, where it comes from a word meaning "to love."
  5. Manami
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "ocean"
    • Description:

      Like many Japanese names, Manami has several possible meanings. This sea-themed one is very appealing.
  6. Lyoubov
    • Origin:

      Russian
    • Meaning:

      "love"
    • Description:

      A French spelling of a Russian word, recorded on at least one baby in France.
  7. Ifetayo
    • Origin:

      Yoruba
    • Meaning:

      "love means happiness"
    • Description:

      An upbeat and cheery name used in African-Yoruban culture.