Thanksgiving Names
- Koharu
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"late summer; early autumn"Description:
Perfect for September babies, this charming Japanese name is a popular choice in its native country.
- Helier
Origin:
JerraisMeaning:
"cheerful"Description:
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.
- Chiaki
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"one thousand autumns"Description:
Maybe if you really love Autumn.
- Dagan
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"corn, grain"Description:
Popular in Israel for girls and boys born on Shavout, a harvest festival. In Babylonian mythology, Dagan was the god of the earth and grain.
- Blessed
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"made holy"Description:
Blessed and Blessing are two new entrants in the word name and virtue name categories, gaining popularity for both boys and girls.
- Tatenda
Origin:
ShonaMeaning:
"thank you"Description:
Unisex name with a gracious meaning, most often used in Zimbabwe.
- Kenechi
Origin:
IgboMeaning:
"thanks be to God"Description:
A cool Igbo name with a wonderful meaning.
- Hazal
Origin:
TurkishMeaning:
"autumn leaves"Description:
Not, in fact, a spelling variation of Hazel (although it could be used as such). But Hazal is also a nature name — it refers to the dried, fallen leaves of Autumn.
- Tatenda
Origin:
ShonaMeaning:
"thank you"Description:
A unisex Shona name most closely associated with Tatenda Taibu, captain of the Zimbabwean cricket team.
- Tendai
Origin:
ShonaMeaning:
"be thankful"
- Momiji
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"autumn colors"Description:
Cute and wearable.
- Yao
Origin:
EweMeaning:
"born on Thursday"
- Yaa
Origin:
Arican, AkanMeaning:
"born on a Thursday"Description:
A traditional day name used by Akan speakers in Ghana.
- Tendai
Origin:
ShonaMeaning:
"be thankful"
- Sebele
Origin:
AmharicMeaning:
"harvest"Description:
Variant of Seble
- Grazia
Origin:
Italian variation of GraceDescription:
With Grace getting so popular, you may want to explore its international variations such as Grazia, or go all the way to Graziana or Graziella.
- Generosity
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Full-hearted new virtue choice, though five syllables is a lot to handle.
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