Baby Name Meanings
130+ Names That Mean Peace
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Manfred
German
"man of peace"
Hipsters might consider reviving this old German name, though we're not so sure their sons wouldn't have preferred the classic Fred name Frederick. Manfred B. Lee (born Manford) was half of the team…
Irini
Irini is a feminine name of Greek origin that directly translates to "peace." It is the modern Greek form of Eirene, who in Greek mythology was the goddess of peace and springtime, one of the Horai…
Pax
Latin
"peaceful"
Pax, one of the variations of names meaning peace that are newly popular in these less-than-peaceful times, got a lot of publicity when chosen by Brad & Angelina for their Vietnamese-born son.…
Paz
Hebrew; Spanish
"gold; peace"
Paz is an appealing Spanish name meaning "peace", derived from the Latin "pax". It's usually feminine in Spanish, but could also make an interesting literary choice for a boy, honoring the writer…
Malu
Hawaiian
"peace"
Malu is a charming Hawaiian name chosen by ex-Talking Head David Byrne for his daughter. Malu might also be an abbreviated form of Malou, which is an abbreviated form of Mary Louise. Malu or Malou…
Peace
Word name
"peace"
Spaniards use Pax and Paz, Hebrew speakers Shalom, for Greeks it's Irene, so why can't we make the English word Peace a name? Peace Adzo Medie is the author of the novel His Only Wife .
Pacifica
Spanish
"tranquil"
When properly pronounced, has an alluring sound and harmonious meaning.
Ping
Chinese
"even, peaceful"
Notably the pseudonym used by Mulan in the Disney film Mulan .
Placida
Italian and Spanish
"serene"
A name that's more familiar in its male form, Placido, but this can be a similar-feeling alternative to Serena.
Placido
Italian and Spanish
"serene"
Placido was commonly used by early Christians to convey their serenity in the faith, and it was borne by several minor saints.
Kynaston
English
"royal peace settlement"
A dignified yet gentle surname name occasionally heard in England and the West Indies.
Raminta
Lithuanian
"calm, peaceful"
A serene name with a lively sound, Raminta comes from the Lithuanian word ramus , meaning "calm". With nicknames like the cool Rami and retro Mindy, this is an especially sweet and versatile choice…
Rangimarie
Maori
"peace"
Rangimarie is the Maori words for peace, and is occasionally used as a feminine name. Dr Rangimarie Pere is a prominent New Zealander with this name.
Rongo
Maori
"peace"
Rongo is a masculine Maori name stemming from both the name of a god and also the Maori word for peace, "rangimarie", which itself is occasionally used as a feminine name. Rongo was the name of the…
Sakina
Arabic,, Hebrew
"peace, tranquility"
Sparky and bright but with a serene meaning, Sakina is a multicultural choice, quietly on the rise in the US. Derived from the Arabic Sakun or the Hebrew shekinah , it means "peace, tranquility" and…
Saladin
Arabic
"peace through faith"
A name with considerable history, as the celebrated sultan of Egypt and Syria in the time of the Crusades.
Salah
Arabic
"peace through faith"
Short form of the name Anglicized as Saladin, very popular throughout the Arab world.
Salama
African, Swahili
"peace, safety, security"
The three soft a's make for a calm and rhythmic name, though some risk of salami jokes.
Salamon
Salamon is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Solomon, which comes from Hebrew origins meaning 'peace.' Solomon was a biblical king renowned for his wisdom, giving the name strong…
Irina
Russian from Greek
"peace"
Irina is a Russian ballet-inflected classic, one of the Three Sisters in the Chekhov play. While some Americans will pronounce this like Irene with three syllables, the pronunciation used throughout…