Names That Mean Happy

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 it may be a form of Anula, a Hindi name meaning "gentle".

Has an evocative African beat.

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 Greek word meaning "happy", Aliria is notably used in Latin America.
Also spelled as Alíria in Portuguese, Alirio is the masculine form, while Alira might be a variation. A notable bearer is the Mexican artist Aliria Morales.

Derived from the Old English elements hroð and friþ, Rosfrith is a poetical yet rugged sounding choice, meaning "glory, fame, peace, and happiness". It has been used since at least the 7th century, but most notably was chosen by the founder of the Oxford English Dictionary, James A. H Murray, for one of his daughters. It also appears in the popular novel The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams.

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.

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 year was given to 21 boys. Ultimately from the Anglo-Saxon Tata, it means "glad, happy", although it may equally refer to a place owned by someone called Tate or Tata.

A beautiful meaning for a long-awaited child.

A joyful meaning and an appealing international name.

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, meaning "happy", Alirio feels more familiar than it perhaps is, thanks to its similarity to stylish options like Arlo, Elio, and Aurelio.

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.

Used exclusively in Latino families.

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.

Lively and cheerful, Effrosyni is the modern Greek form of the ancient Euphrosyne. Its meaning is interpreted as "mirth and merriment" from the elements eu meaning "good" and phren meaning "mind, heart". In Greek mythology, Euphrosyne is one of the three Graces.
In its modern form, it is notably borne by author Effrosyni Moschoudi, volleyball player Effrosyni Sfyri, and synchronized swimmer Effrosyni Gouda. Historically, it is associated with the 5th-century Saint, St Osia Effrosyni, who lived as a monk to avoid marriage and is celebrated by the Orthodox church for her dedication to helping the poor and to Divine Love.

Upbeat Native American name with a wonderful meaning.

Radomir is derived from the Slavic elements rad, meaning "happy" or "joy," and mir, "world," "peace," or "fame."

The gender-neutral name Raman, used throughout India, means pleasing and joyful or charming or beloved, according to various sources.

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 Marinov.

A bit masculine in feel.

A cheerful name of Sanskrit origin, it comes from harsa meaning "happiness". It is a cognate to the names Harsha, Harshal, Harshada, and Harshita.

Helier is the patron saint of the Jersey, one of the Channel Islands, and it is for him that St. Helier, Jersey's capital, is named. The name is related to Hilary, Ilario etc, and therefor shares their wonderful meanings.