Baby Name Meanings
Names That Mean Good or Kind
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Zuwena
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.
Khayri
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,…
Khayriyya
Feminine form of Khayr, Arabic
"charitable, good, beneficent"
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…
Aanisah
Arabic
"good-natured"
The original spelling of a name often Anglicized as Anisa was chosen by singer Macy Gray for her daughter.
Khairiah
Feminine form of Khair and Khayr, Arabic
"charitable, good, beneficent"
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…
Adiv
Hebrew
"pleasant, gentle"
One of several similar Hebrew names, this example has an agreeable meaning. Pronounced ah-DEEV.
Agacia
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.
Agatha
Greek
"good woman"
Agatha until recently summoned up visions of martyred saints, mauve silk dresses, and high lace collars, but now that some dauntless excavators have begun to resurrect it, we're sure more will follow…
Aagje
Dutch, Belgian, from Greek
"good woman"
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…
Anisa
Arabic
"good-natured"
Phonetic spelling of the Muslim Aanisah, chosen by singer Macy Gray for one of her daughters.
Atawhai
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.
Atsushi
Japanese
"pure; warm; kindness; honesty"
Bahram
Persian
"victorious, smiting resistance"
A name from Persian mythology, Bahram is a strong option, associated with a Zoroastrian god of war. Subsequently, it has been used as the Persian name for the planet Mars, making this an astronomical…