Baby Name Meanings
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Swahili
"beautiful, good"
A bright and melodic Swahili name with a positive meaning, Zuwena is particularly popular in Tanzania and Uganda. It also appears in the title of a song by Tanaznian artist Diamond Platnumz.
Arabic
"charitable, good, beneficent"
Cool but meaningful, Khayri is derived from the Arabic kayr , a word that appears multiple times in the Quran and is associated with goodness, generosity, wealth, and welfare. Also spelled as Khairi,…
Feminine form of Khayr, Arabic
Sharp and bright, Khayriyya is an Arabic name, derived from the word kayr , in turn associating it with goodness, charity, benevolence, and wealth. Also spelled as Khairiya and Khairiah, it is…
"good-natured"
The original spelling of a name often Anglicized as Anisa was chosen by singer Macy Gray for her daughter.
Feminine form of Khair and Khayr, Arabic
Khairiah may sound cool and contemporary, but it is a well-established Arabic girl name, derived from the word kayr , connecting it to goodness, charity, and kindness. It also provided the…
Hebrew
"pleasant, gentle"
One of several similar Hebrew names, this example has an agreeable meaning. Pronounced ah-DEEV.
Variation of Agatha, Greek
"good woman"
With so many A-beginning names finding their way into style, Agacia is one unusual choice that could get more attention. It's part Agatha, part Acacia, and quite intriguing.
Dutch, Belgian, from Greek
A cute Dutch diminutive of Agatha, although challenging to pronounce for anyone unfamiliar with Dutch or Flemish. Notable namesakes include Belgian gymnast Aagje Vanwalleghem and Dutch writer Agatha…
Maori
"kind and caring"
A strong-sounding name with a gentle meaning related to kindness and protection. The New Zealand Department of Conservation is called Te Papa Atawhai in Māori.
Japanese
"pure; warm; kindness; honesty"
Jèrriais
"goodness"
The name was used in the Channel Island, Jersey. It is believed to be derived from the Latin root word "Bene" meaning good.
Latin
"kind, wellborn"
From the root that gives us "benign," Benigno is not as accessible in English-speaking cultures as such names as Bruno and Benicio. Filipino Senator Benigno Aquino, Jr., went by his nickname Ninoy.
French variation of Latin
"good"
The strong and unusual name of a medieval (male) saint and a contemporary (female) novelist, Benilde Little.
Italian
"good wisher; peacemaker, benevolent"
A kindly, virtue-adjacent name, it appears in Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet , borne by the peacemaker friend who persuades Romeo to go to the party where he meets Juliet. Alas. A bold choice but with…
Spanish
"good, excellent"
Affirmative adjective occasionally used as a name.
Literally taken from an Italian word meaning "good", Buona could be seen as a bold and ambitious word and virtue name. Also the name of an American restaurant chain, it may appear as part of other…
Turkish variation of Bushra, Arabic
"good news"
One of the most popular Turkish girl names of the past generation.
English and Dutch
"grace, kindness, love"
A variant spelling of Charis or Carys, relatively popular in the Netherlands.
Welsh
"loving, kindhearted, charitable"
A Welsh place name, possibly from the caru root, meaning "love, affection", Caron could work as a way to honor a Karen with a twist. It can also be used as a masculine name, as a variation of the…
"merciful and gentle"
This surname related to Clement is strongly associated with Major League pitcher Roger Clemens, winner of more Cy Young awards than any other pitcher in baseball history, and has a softer sound than…
