Baby Name Meanings
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Chinese
"even, peaceful"
Notably the pseudonym used by Mulan in the Disney film Mulan .
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 was commonly used by early Christians to convey their serenity in the faith, and it was borne by several minor saints.
Latin
"peaceful"
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Plaxico Burress brought this name, which was inherited from an uncle, into the mix, adding to the category of names with peaceful meanings.
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…
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 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…
Arabic
"peace through faith"
A name with considerable history, as the celebrated sultan of Egypt and Syria in the time of the Crusades.
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…
Indian
This is the Indian version of the Hindi word meaning peace.
Irish
Has a decidedly Roman Catholic feel, thanks to the bishop.
Arabic or diminutive of Shulamit, Hebrew
"flame; peace"
Shula is a short form often used on its own in Israel. Sula is another, related, option. As an Arabic name, it has a bright, fiery meaning.
Serbian, Croatian, Slovene, Bulgarian
"quiet peace"
A South Slavic boy name with a serene meaning and alluring sound. Tihomir "Tim" Orešković was a Prime Minister of Croatia in 2016 and Tihomir of Raška was a 12th-century Grand Prince of Serbia.
Bulgarian
A beautiful name with mystical grandeur and a sweet, serene meaning, Tihomira is the Bulgarian feminine form of Tihomir: a classic South Slavic boy name.
Igbo
Udo is the Igbo word for peace, and, in Nigeria, is a name usually reserved for men. Related names include Akudo, Udoka and Udo-Amaka.
"peace is great"
Udoka is an Igbo-Nigerian name derived from the word Udo, meaning peace.
Serbian, Croatian
"great peace"
A South Slavic name with an optimistic meaning, Velimir has a bold and elaborate sound that translates well across languages. Velimir Khlebnikov was the pen name of Viktor Vladimirovich Khlebnikov, a…
English
"purposeful peace"
Hopelessly nerdy.
An occasionally heard African name, hobbled by a zoolike sound.
American place-name and Arabic
Zuma was entered in the American name lexicon when musicians Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale chose it for their son. Californians will recognize Zuma as the name of a beautiful beach in Malibu, and…
