130+ Names That Mean Peace
- Frederique
Origin:
French feminine form of FredericMeaning:
"peace ruler"Description:
Frederique, the soigne name of Dutch-born model Frederique Van der Wal, is a lot more sophisticated than the dated MONIQUE. Still, as feminine forms of the Fred names go, we prefer the Italian Federica or the distant Spanish cousin Fernanda.
- Delaram
Origin:
PersianMeaning:
"someone who causes calmness of the heart"Description:
This Persian girl's name is composed of the elements Del, meaning "heart", and Aram, meaning "calm". The name has been used in several classic Persian poems.
- Tihomira
Origin:
BulgarianMeaning:
"quiet peace"Description:
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.
- Bethshalom
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"house of peace"Description:
A compound name blending beth and shalom to get both the appealing meaning "House of Peace", and a bold name with the grounded nickname options of Beth or Betsy.
- Jenifry
Origin:
Cornish variation of the Welsh name GwenfrewiMeaning:
"white peace"Description:
This Celtic saint's name is the most offbeat Jen name of all.
- Raminta
Origin:
LithuanianMeaning:
"calm, peaceful"Description:
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 that works well internationally. Namesakes include influential composer and pianist Raminta Šerkšnytė and swimmer Raminta Dvariškytė.
- Alafia
Origin:
YorubaMeaning:
"peace"Description:
Alafia is a Yoruba name for peace and is used as a name for both men and women in Nigeria.
- Akudo
Origin:
IgboMeaning:
"peaceful wealth"Description:
Akudo is an Igbo-Nigerian name stemming from the Igbo word 'udo' meaning peace. Unlike other names containing the name "Udo", Akudo is a feminine name.
- Xolani
Origin:
Zulu, modern inventionMeaning:
"peace"Description:
Typically a masculine Zulu name, Xolani is more popular among baby girls in the US. Given to more than 200 girls in 2024, it is a modern creation, blending the stylish -lani ending of Hawaiian names such as Leilani or Kalani, with the sounds of Zola, Zoe, or Solana.
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