Baby Name Meanings
Names That Mean Wise, Intelligent, and Smart
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Zariza
Hebrew
"gold, brilliantly bright"
Zariza is a unique name sure to appeal to Z lovers.
Zeki
Turkish; Ethiopian, Amharic
"clever, intelligent; pure"
This mini name is more spunky than Zack or Zeke, but shares those well-loved sounds. In Ethiopia, Zeki means "pure", and is pronounced "zeh-KEE", with emphasis on the second syllable. With the rise…
Zella
African, Bobangi, Libyan place name, diminutive of Rosella, Marcella, Gizella, or Isabella
"lacking nothing, one who knows the way"
Sunny, sassy, and stylish, Zella is a multicultural and versatile choice which works across multiple languages. Popular back in the early 19th century, Zella is now catching the attention of…
Zelmira
Neapolitan blend of Arabic, Slavic, Latin influences. "brilliant one; one who wish for peace"
"brilliant one; one who wish for peace"
This name belongs to the eponymous heroine of Rossini's opera Zelmira (1822) about a (fictional) princess of Lesbos who saves her father and husband and her kingdom. As a name, it may well be viewed…
Zofia
Czech, Polish, and Ukrainian variation of Sophia
"wisdom"
An international variation of Sophia that ranks in the Top 10 in Poland and the Top 1000 in England and Wales. Zosia is a charming diminutive.
Zosia
Variant of Sophia, Greek
"wisdom"
This unusual and alluring choice was used by David Mamet for his daughter, who is now grown and an actress on the hit show Girls .
Oyunn
Mongolian
"mind, intellect"
A wise and intellectual name that is used in Mongolia as both a name in its own right or as an element of other names.
Gurniwaz
Punjabi
"home of the guru"
A Punjabi name that combines the elements nivasa and guru meaning "home, abode" and "spiritual teacher" respectively. Together they form an aspirational and wise feeling name that ranked in the…
Philosophia
Greek
"lover of wisdom"
Love Sophia but want a truly bold choice too? You could try Sophronia, but Philosophia is a rarer option still. Associated with the word philosophy , it combines the Greek elements philos and sophia…
Aakil
Hindi
"intelligent, smart"
If meaning were destiny, this would start a boy off on the right foot.
Chaitanya
Bengali, Telugu, Sanskrit
"consciousness, intellect, soul, spirit"
Chaitanya is a philosophical concept in Hinduism, relating to awareness and intelligence, along with energy and zeal. Also called "pure consciousness", it requires an understanding of the mind and…
Aariv
Sanskrit
"king of wisdom"
Aariv is connected to the Hindu god Krisha, who represents wisdom.
Aatos
Finnish
"thought, idea"
Handsome and solid in sound with a meaning that could feel clever, dreamy, philosophical, or creative, depending on how you wish to view it, Aatos can mean "thought" or "idea", ultimately linking it…
Akila
Arabic
"intelligent, logical"
Akila, which can also be spelled Akilah, is a sleek, modern-feeling name with a strong meaning. Some sources say the name Akila may also be Egyptian or Swahili. There's a name Aquila in the New…
Akilah
Arabic
"intelligent, logical"
The meaning of intelligent elevates this A-starting name for girls above other similar possibilities.
Rakeem
Arabic
"wise, intelligent"
Rakeem is a masculine name with Arabic origins, derived from the word "rakeem" meaning "wise" or "intelligent" in Arabic. It is also associated with "Al-Rakeem," which appears in the Quran referring…
Aldrich
Germanic
"old, wise ruler"
In an era with so many created, modern names, Aldrich oozes history and substance. But it is also fit for modern times, given its surname-as-name status and the nickname potential (Al, Richie, etc).
Aleem
Hindi
"knowledgeable"
Surname of a noted modern Urdu poet.
Alfie
Diminutive of Alfred, English
"wise counselor"
Alfie is a Top 20 name throughout the British Isles, where retro nickname names are mega-popular, but it hasn't really been picked up in the US yet, given to around 70 boys in a recent year.…
Alger
English
"clever warrior"
This name has been off the USA Top 1000 list since before 1900, but it has some great musical credentials: consider American blues singer Alger "Texas" Alexander and country music legend Pat Alger.