Names That Mean Hope

Yu the Great founded China's first dynasty, but in this country "Hey, you!" would make this name utterly confusing, in an Abbott and Costello way.

Hope is one meaning of the name Amil, which sounds similar to the German Emil; it can also mean unattainable in the sense of being so exalted as in royalty as to be out of reach. While Amil may not be familiar in the Western world, it's accessible and appealing.

Occult name for babies born under water signs -- Pisces, Cancer, and Scorpio.

Would undoubtedly be confused with the geographical Syria.

A Mongolian word name, Solongo is a rare name with a beautiful and colorful meaning. The pronunciation would likely be unintuitive to English speakers, however, it is is pronounced saw-zhong, said softly.

Lumen is a Latin word meaning "light", and the term used for the measurement of light output (making it an attractive choice for science-buffs).

This cute as a button name stems from the Goonayandi word for the sun and can be used as a unisex name.

A relatively popular Arabic and Sanskrit name, which has a great positive meaning no matter which origin you claim.

Kazuki is related to names like Kazuko, Kazuo and Kazumi

This name is very wearable in English-speaking countries and has a lovely meaning.

A name a pleasing blend of softness and strength, Vimbai has the appealing meaning "have hope, trust, or faith". Also used as a surname, it comes from the Shona language and is predominantly seen as a given name in its native Zimbabwe. It might also be considered a short form of Vimbainashe, meaning "have trust and faith in God".

Male name that seems feminine enough to switch genders, if you're looking for a new lyn spin.

The raja sequence of sounds gives it a regal feel.