Baby Name Meanings
Baby Names That Mean Love
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Rudo
Shona
"love"
In the Shona language of souther Africa, this simple and wearable boys' name means love .
Siran
Armenian
"lovely"
A shimmery name with a wonderful meaning; another intriguing variation is Siroun.
Suki
Japanese or English
"loved one; lily"
As a Japanese name, Suki has the sweet meaning "loved one". It's also an English diminutive of Susanna, making it a creative and modern way to honor a Susan in your life.
Querida
Spanish
"dear, beloved"
Loving choice.
Sajan
Hindi
"beloved"
An attractive and worldly name for a cherished baby son.
Theophilus
Greek
"loved by God; friend of God"
This is a multi-syllabic New Testament relic that could be yet another fresh way to get to Theo. In the beginning of Luke's gospel, he dedicates his words to Theophilus. Theophilus North is the title…
Tivona
Hebrew
"lover of nature"
Hebrew name not often heard in this country, but would have no trouble fitting in.
Vashti
Persian
"lovely"
This Persian name with an Old Testament pedigree has a warm Sasha-like feel. The Biblical Vashti was a queen who refused her husband's orders to appear naked in front of his party guests and so was…
Charity
English word name
"charity"
Charity is one of the Big Three abstract virtue names, along with Hope and Faith, though far less widely used than the others. But as Faith, Grace and Hope grow more common, some parents are…
Hart
English
"stag"
Hart could be the hero of a romantic novel, but on the other hand, it's short, straightforward, and strong sounding. The most famous bearer of the name was tragic poet Hart (born Harold) Crane, but…
Avila
German
"desired; or island, water"
An unusual and appealing name that is the origin of Evelyn, via the Norman French name Aveline. It derives from an obscure Germanic root, the meaning of which is not clear. Theories include "desired,…
Desi
Diminutive of Desiderio, Spanish
"desired one"
Forever Lucy's.
Desiderio
Spanish
"desired one"
Desiderio was the full name of the Cuban bandleader who famously Loved Lucy. There was also a Saint Desiderio. Major attraction: the great nickname Desi.
Armas
Finnish
"beloved"
Armas is an antiquated Finnish word with a loving meaning and a straightforward spelling and pronunciation. A rare name with potential.
Passion
English word name
" strong and barely controllable emotion"
A word name with religious and secular significance.
Nicêhis
Cree
"my little heart, my dear heart"
Tutku
Turkish
"passion"
Ardent Turkish name used for both sexes.
Tutku
Turkish
"passion"
A unisex name with a great meaning, primarily used in Turkey. Tutku Açık is a Turkish basketball player.
Philo
Greek
"loving"
Could Philo be the next Milo? We love the o-ending and sweet meaning of this dynamic and distinctive Greek name, often used in literature, but never particularly popular. The ancient Philo (aka Philo…
Loveness
African, English
"love, affection, caring"
From an archaic English word, Loveness is a distinctive yet gentle name, popularly used in Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. Meaning "love and affection", the "-ness" ending helps it feel more…