International Baby Names
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Ukrainian, Hawaiian
"torch, shining light; turmeric, yellow, ginger"
This chic Ukrainian form of Helen is relatively unknown outside of its native country, but it definitely has international appeal. Olia or Olenka are the usual Ukrainian diminutives, but tomboyish…
Short form of Rupert, Rudy, or Ruben, variation of Rue, variation of Ruadh, or Chinese
"bright flame; famous wolf; regret, herb; red; scholar"
Succinct but playful, the unisex and multicultural Ru fits in with the likes of Tru, Cru, Blu, and Bo. Typically used as a short form of Ruben, Rudy or Ruben, it might also be a form of the word name…
Arabic, Hindi
"one who covers; seven stars"
A bright, musical name with multiple origins, Satara is a distinctive choice with familiar sounds. It hasn't appeared in the US stats since 2007, making it an appealing possibility for those looking…
Fante, Akan, Arabic, Popular Culture
"twin; gift, present; ant"
Simple but strong, Atta is a multicultural choice with an appealing symmetry. As a Fante name, it means "twin" or "born after twins" and used by the Akan people and the aboriginal Guan people in West…
Armenian
"palm tree"
From its Armenian roots, Sosi is a nature name, associated with palm trees, however, it may also be considered a short form of Susan, Sophie, Sophia, Sosia, and more, giving it meanings such as…
Variation of Tamar, Tahmina, or Daamin, Georgian, Hebrew, Persian, Ararbic
"date palm tree; brave, valiant; secure, insurance"
Gentle and intriguing, Tamuna is a rare, multicultural choice with approachable sounds. As a Georgian name, it can be used as a pet form of the Biblical Tamar, or as a variation of the Persian…
Variation of Eva, Evaristo, or Ivara, Hebrew, Latin, Norse
"life; well-pleasing; yew wood, archer, warrior"
Combining the sounds of several stylish choices such as Evelyn, Ever, Aria, Arabella, Elara, and Clara, Evara first entered the US stats in 2023 when it was given to just six girls. By the following…
Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Danish, Portuguese, Spanish, Greek
"fast-sailing ship; noble; valley, lowland"
A multicultural choice and an unusual way to nicknames Ellie or Elle, Elida has its origins in Spain, Greece, Portugal, and Scandinavia. It has appeared in the charts in the US, France, and Spain…
Greek, Dutch, Old Norse
"hitting the mark; chance, luck; thunder"
A name with a number of variations including the Danish Tyge, the Swedish Tyko, and the Dutch Tygo, which are popular throughout modern Europe. Tycho was also the name of both a 5th century Greek…
Arabic, Italian, English
"to be powerful, cherished; noble"
A stylish, multicultural option, Azzi may be considered a variation of the Italian Azzo, meaning "noble" or an Arabic name relating to the element azza meaning "to be powerful" or "to be cherished".…
Yoruba, Japanese, Spanish
"of joy; peaceful or great man; gift of god"
British singer-songwriter Jacob Taio Cruz dropped his first name, and has put his unusual middle on the map. This wasn't his first time of dropping or changing names, however. Born Adetayo Ayowale…
Turkish, Cornish
"colors; light; spark"
A multicultural choice with a mystical feel, Elvan is both a Turkish name meaning "colors" (or sometimes "colorful hands"), and a Cornish name, likely derived from Elwen and Elouan to mean "light".…
Swedish, Danish, Old Norse, Latin, Indonesian
"beautiful, beloved; perpetual; Thor, thunder; yours; old, ripe"
With a simple and appealing sound, this travelling-lite name is a multicultural and unisex option, with plenty of meaning packed into three letters. On one hand, it may be a Swedish variation of Tove…
Bosnian, Arabic, Portuguese
"the commander, prince; noble, famous"
An approachable and multicultural choice, Almir can be either a Bosnian form of the princely Arabic name, Al-Almir, or it is a Portuguese name, which, via a rather convoluted history, emerged from…
Hebrew, or modern nickname for Rowan, Robert, and similar
"my shepherd"
Rowan meets Joey in this nickname-y style choice, and it may well be a modern creation, blending the classic nickname for Joseph with the contemporary favorite Ro- sound. However, Roey may have more…
Irish, Ogoni, Vietnamese
"new, fresh; second daughter; woman, flower bud"
Borrowed from the Irish word for "new" and "modern", Nua could make a novel alternative to Nova or Neo, or to the similar sounding Noa and Nora. In Ireland, its pronunciation varies regionally, with…
Dutch and French form of Yuriy or George, Greek
"farmer"
Derived from Yuriy, the Russian and Ukrainian form of George, Youri is a Dutch and French equivalent of the name. Gentle yet hardy, it has an international feel and was saw some popularity in France…
Danish form of Tófi, Old Norse, Vietnamese
"Thor is firm; Thor's peace; bright, intelligent"
Succinct and gentle but with a strong meaning, Tue is a Danish variation of the Old Norse Tófi, a nickname derived from the Old Norse names Þórfreðr ("Thor's peace") or Þórfastr ("Thor is firm"). An…
Chinese, Burmese, Russian, Bulgarian, Spanish, French
"forest; jade; bright, clear; flax"
Succinct and simple on the surface, Lin is a surprisingly complex name with a variety of different roots. As a Chinese name, it is a unisex option, connected to the color green. Pronounced as LEEN,…
Place name, Persian
"lion"
The name of a populous city in Iran and a type of wine made from Syrah grapes, Shiraz is most notably used in Pakistan, Sudan, and Sri Lanka. While the exact meaning of the name is unknown, one…
