Baby Name Meanings
Names That Mean Happy
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Anuli
Igbo, Hindi
"joy, binger of happiness; not wild, gentle"
An Igbo name with a bright, cheerful sound and a meaning to match, Anuli means "bringer of happiness" or simply "joy". Used most prominently in Nigeria, it also appears in India and Indonesia, where…
Harshini
Indian, Sanskrit
"she who brings happiness"
A cheerful name of Sanskrit origin, it comes from harsa meaning "happiness". It is a cognate to the names Harsha, Harshal, Harshada, and Harshita.
Harsha
Indian, Sanskrit
"happiness"
A Sanskrit name with a cheerful meaning, it comes from the element harsa meaning "happiness". It is a cognate to names such as Harshida, Harshini and Harshal. The name of a 7th century Indian king,…
Harsha
Indian, Sanskrit
"happiness"
A Sanskrit name with a cheerful meaning, it comes from the element harsa meaning "happiness". It is a cognate to names such as Harshad, Harshini and Harshal. The name of a 7th century Indian king, it…
Radmir
Russian variation of Radomir, Slavic
"happy world"
A handsome name with a strong sound but a light and joyful meaning, Radmir comes from the Slavic elements radŭ meaning "happy" and mirŭ meaning "peace, world". This is considered a modern…
Veselina
Bulgarian, South Slavic
"cheerful"
A vibrant name with an uplifting meaning, Veselina is a feminine form of Veselin, predominantly used in Bulgaria. It comes from the South Slavic element, vesel , meaning "cheerful". Also used as the…
Veselin
Bulgarian, Macedonia, Serbian
"cheerful"
Cheerful and succinct, Veselin is a South Slavic name with an appealing meaning. Derived from vesel , which means "cheerful", it is notably borne by chess master Veselin Topalov and singer Veselin…
Taten
Variation of Tate, Tatum, or Tatton, English
"cheerful, happy, glad; Tata's homestead; Tata's town"
A surname style name, reminiscent of cheerful Tate and unisex Tatum, along with modern choices like Talon, Tanner, and Sutton. Taten has been used as a baby name since the early 90s and in a recent…
Alirio
Variation of Hilario, Spanish, Latin
"cheerful, happy"
Sunny and lively, this cheerful choice was a familiar option in Brazil in the first half of the 20th century, but has since declined in use. Likely originating from the Ancient Roman Hilarius,…
Aliria
Spanish variation of Ilaria, Italian, Latin
"cheerful, happy"
Dainty but vibrant, Aliria is likely a variation of the cheerful Italian name, Ilaria, and in turn the English Hilary. Ultimately derived from the Ancient Roman name Hilarius, itself created from a…
Eija
Finnish
"delight, encouragement"
A popular Finnish choice back in the 50s and 60s, Eija is a sweet and cheerful name with contested origins. Some sources suggest it comes from eijaa or heijaa , words that are used more so in hymns…
Kayode
Yoruba
"bringing joy"
Predominantly used as a masculine name (though occasionally feminine too), Kayode is a joyful Yoruba name, derived from the elements ko ("gather"), ayo ("joy"), and de ("to come"). Used as a…
Ilary
Variation of Ilaria or Hilary, Italian, Latin
"cheerful"
A popular choice in Italy, appearing in the Top 200, this cheerful name ultimately derives from the Roman Hilarius. While Ilaria is more common, Ilary is more succinct which may be part of its…
Ilary
Variation of Ilariy, Russian, Latin
"cheerful"
As a Russian name, Ilary is a masculine choice and an alternative transcription of Ilariy; as an Italian name, it is a variation of Ilaria and predominantly used as a girl name. Either way, the roots…
Ilari
Variation of Ilaria or Hilary, Latin
"cheerful"
Cheerful and contemporary in feel, Ilari is a unisex choice, ultimately from the Roman name, Hilarius, via its English and Italian forms, Hilary and Ilaria. While Ilari is exclusively masculine in…
Jocosa
Medieval form of Joyce, Latin
"lord; humorous, merry, playful"
Bright and jubilant but sophisticated too, Jocosa is a Medieval variant of the mid-century favorite Joyce. While Joyce started out as Latinization of a Breton name meaning "lord", it has since come…
Sokha
Khmer, Sanskrit
"health, happiness, pleasantness"
Also used as a surname in its native Cambodia, Sokha is a strong and animated choice, ultimately derived from a Sanskrit word sukham meaning "happiness, contentment". It has been adapted to relate to…
Raman
Sanskrit
"pleasing"
The gender-neutral name Raman, used throughout India, means pleasing and joyful or charming or beloved, according to various sources. Raman is a name that moves easily among cultures and has a, well,…
Raman
Sanskrit
"pleasing"
The Indian name Raman can be used for either boys or girls and means pleasing and, according to different sources, joyful or charming or beloved. In any case, a name that moves easily among cultures…
Radomir
Slavic
"famously happy; happy world"
Radomir is derived from the Slavic elements rad , meaning "happy" or "joy," and mir , "world," "peace," or "fame."