Dog Names That Mean Calm

  1. Yasu
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "peaceful; flat"
  2. Shanti
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "peace"
    • Description:

      This Hindi word which is used in prayer is one of the prime names that mean peace, always a nice message to impart to a child. Nick Nolte used it for his daughter.
  3. Fenne
    • Origin:

      Variation of Fenna, Dutch and Frisian
    • Meaning:

      "peace"
    • Description:

      Fenne and its phonetic version Fenna are vintage names enjoying a resurgence in The Netherlands, where both make the girls' Top 100.
  4. Madoka
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "tranquil"
  5. Thulile
    • Origin:

      Zulu
    • Meaning:

      "quiet; peaceful"
    • Description:

      Bouncy South African girl name whose sound doesn't quite match its meaning.
  6. Yasu
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "peaceful, quiet"
    • Description:

      Calming Japanese choice.
  7. Arja
    • Origin:

      Variation of Irja, Finnish
    • Meaning:

      "peace"
    • Description:

      Not to be confused with the Aria/Arya name family, Arja is a variation of Irja, which ultimately is derived from Irene.
  8. Alafia
    • Origin:

      Yoruba
    • Meaning:

      "peace"
    • Description:

      Alafia is a Yoruba name for peace and is used as a name for both men and women in Nigeria.
  9. Laras
    • Origin:

      Indonesian
    • Meaning:

      "calm"
    • Description:

      Everyone will misunderstand it as Lara, but if you're willing to put up with the confusion, this is a truly different yet simple option.
  10. Xolani
    • Origin:

      Zulu, modern invention
    • Meaning:

      "peace"
    • Description:

      Typically a masculine Zulu name, Xolani is more popular among baby girls in the US. Given to more than 200 girls in 2024, it is a modern creation, blending the stylish -lani ending of Hawaiian names such as Leilani or Kalani, with the sounds of Zola, Zoe, or Solana.

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