Baby Name Meanings
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Ibibio
"praise, glory"
Latin
"praised"
Delicate and obscure version of this many-faceted name.
Pali, Buddhist festival
A festival of giving and gratitude for Buddhists in South-East Asia, at the end of the rainy season. With the spiritual connotations and the similar sounds to Katherine and Athena, it's almost…
Japanese
"respectful"
Thai
"one who is praised"
A pretty Thai name famously borne by Thai musical artist Lisa (full name: Lalisa Manoban), whose name was changed in childhood from Pranpriya to Lalisa after she had her fortune told.
English
"praises highly; canonical hour"
In Christianity, Laudes, or Lauds, is an early morning canonical hour. The term is derived from the word "laud," meaning "to praise highly."
Russian variation of Muhammad, Arabic
"praiseworthy"
A strong choice for a Muslim child with Russian ancestry. The name is primarily heard in the Caucasus.
Amharic, Ethiopian
"song, hymn"
The "mahlet" is a chant that priests in the Ethiopian Orthodox church perform during the night to praise and give thanks to God. Pronounced with three syllables, Mahlet is also used as a first name…
Maori
"praised one"
Maori form of Aeneas, also used for girls as the Māori form of India.
Cornish
"praise"
In its native Cornwall, Mawgan is identical in pronunciation to Morgan, a Welsh name of separate origins. Mawgan comes from the Old Welsh mawl , meaning "praise," and is the name of a Cornish saint.…
