Names That Mean Sweet

Familiar in France, Tunisia, and Algeria, Amel is a variation of the hopeful Amal. From its Albanian roots however, it is related to the word e ëmbël meaning "sweet".

Javor is the Serbian word for Maple tree. It makes a definitively masculine and interesting choice for the nature inclined namer.

A somewhat common name in the early 19th Century in America. The origins of this name are not clear. It could be a variation of Pamela, or it could be a contraction of Pearl and Amelia.

Well-liked nature name in Iceland, but unlikely to translate well in the US.

The double a makes it special.

An Anglicized form of the sharp and pretty Irish name, Sadhbh or Sadb. The name of several real and legendary Irish princesses, its traditional spelling is popular in Ireland but may feel difficult to wear elsewhere. Sive, like Maeve, might appeal to those with Irish ancestry living across the world.

A sweet and pretty Basque name with a touch of elegance too, Estiñe derives from the word ezti meaning "sweet honey" in Basque. Esti is another form, which coincides with a Hebrew short of of Esther.

A dramatic and adorable name with a lot of sweep and swoosh. Also spelled Anush.

Popular in Brazil in the early half of the 20th century, Iracema derives from the Indigenous Tupi–Guarani language, and likely gained attention due to its use in the classic 1865 novel by José de Alencar. Iracema is the titular character of the novel that explores the relationship between an indigenous woman and a Portuguese colonist.

Once associated with the first bride on "Who Wants to Marry a Millionaire", Darva is a Slavic name with a strong sound and sweet meaning.

A pleasant sounding name with an equally nice meaning, Mandisa is a Xhosa and Zulu name meaning "sweet." A choice that could work easily across languages, the name was notably borne by gospel and Christian singer, Mandisa Lynn Hundley, known simply as Mandisa.

Invented in the early 20th century, along with similar names Sanelma and Anelma. Ihanelma was derived from the Finnish word ihana, meaning "lovely" or "sweet."

A saccharine name from Greenland, Natuk has its roots in baby talk: specifically, how babies babble the word inequnartoq, meaning "sweet" or "cute".

One of the many names derived from the Greenlandic word inequnaq, meaning sweet or cute, also written as Oquna. Its usual nickname form is the cute Uno.

A simplified, babbling form of the word inequnaq, meaning cute or sweet. It is traditionally shortened to Uno and can also be written as Oquna.