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Vishnu
Hindi
"protector"
Name of one of the three main Hindu gods.
Volos
Proto-Slavic deity
God of cattle, earth, and the underworld worshipped in Slavic areas. He is considered the opponent of the thunder god Perun, and is imagined as a dragon-like figure — resembling a cross between a…
Vulcan
Latin
"to flash"
Vulcan was the Roman god of fire (from which, volcano) and metalworking, but this name is now more familiar as the pointy-eared humanoids on "Star Trek," represented by Mr. Spock.
Xanthe
Greek
"golden, yellow"
X marks the spot in names these days, usually at the middles or ends of names, but here is one that puts it squarely up front. This extravagant name, which, like many Greek names beginning with X, is…
Yarilo
Serbian, Croatian, and Russian deity
God of rebirth worshipped in Central and Eastern Europe. Yarilo represented the sacred youthful life-force and was associated with spring and agricultural fertility.
Yarovit
Proto-Slavic deity
A god of war worshipped in Slavic areas, depicted with a golden shield.
Zaranitsa
Belorussian
"dawn"
Goddess of the dawn historically worshipped in Belarus. She lives in the Palace of the Sun, opening the gates for him in the mornings so that he can set off on a journey through the sky. Other names…
Žemyna
Lithuanian
"earth"
Goddess of the earth in Lithuanian mythology. She is regarded as the mother goddess, personifying fertility and nourishment of all life on earth — human, plant, and animal.
Zephyr
Greek
"west wind"
If you're looking for a name that's light and breezy, this could be it. A name from mythology: Zephyrus/Zephyr was the Greek god of the west wind, and with its similarity in sound to the likes of…
Zeus
Greek mythology name
The supreme Olympian god represents a mighty image for a little fella to live up to, but more and more parents are beginning to consider it seriously. The Roman equivalent Jupiter has also come down…
Ziva
Hebrew
"life"
A zippy little international name. The Hebrew name relates to the month of Israeli independence, while the Slavic Ziva (also spelled Živa and Siva) is a goddess of love, life and fertility. The name…
Živa
Slavic mythological name
"living"
In Slavic mythology, Živa is the goddess of life, fertility, and the Spring season. Viva and Vita are more familiar cognates.
Zorya
Slavic
"star"
Zorya is the name of the two star goddess in Slavic mythology, Zorya Utrennyaya and Zorya Vechernyaya, referring to the morning and evening stars, respectively. It's used as a name in Russia and…
Sampsa
Finnish, variation of Sampson
"sun"
In Finnish mythology from the traditional native epic poem Kalevala , Sampsa is a mythical person who sows all the forests of the land. It is also considered a variation of Biblical Sampson, taken…
Céadach
Irish
"hundreds; first chief"
Céadach is a name of Irish origin, that can mean "hundreds" from the Irish Céad or "first chief from Chéad . The name of a 9th century Irish king and a figure in Irish folklore, a contemporary bearer…
Céadagh
Variation of Ceadach, Irish
"hundreds"
A name with a vast sounding meaning, Céadagh is a form of the name Céadach, derived from the word céad meaning "hundred". It was the name of a 17th century member of Irish nobility, known as the Ó…
Bennu
Egyptian mythology
"to rise in brilliance, to shine"
Gentle sounding but with a bright and powerful meaning, Bennu is a name associated with both mythology and astronomy. Originally an ancient Egyptian deity, Bennu is associated with the sun, creation,…
Sandhya
Hindu Mythology, Sanskrit
"twilight"
Also spelled Sandhiya, this Sanskrit name is associated with the Hindu goddess of twilight, lending it a slightly magical air. Indian actress Sandhya Shantaram was a notable bearer.
Italus
Roman mythology, Latin
"of Italy"
A sunny and intriguing sounding name, Italus was a figure in Roman mythology, notably the father of Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome. In the legends, Italy was named after him, however, it has…
Medeina
Baltic mythology, Lithuanian
"trees, forest"
A name from Baltic mythology, Medeina is the goddess of the forest and animals, making it an appealing possibility to those interested in mythology and nature. First mentioned in the13th century…