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A Slavic form of the Greek Sabbas, this name is notably associated with Saint Sava, a 12th-century Prince and monk who became known as The Illuminator. He was the …

A Somali name with a spiritual meaning, Fardowsa is a feminine variant of the unisex Arabic name, Firdaus. Ultimately, it comes from firdaws meaning "heavenly, paradise" and is used most …

A Slavic variant of Aloysius most often used in Slovenia and Slovakia, distinct for its Z ending.

A Somali name, with meanings such as "beautiful soul", "pretty" and "eye-catching". Ilwaad Elman is a Somali-Canadian social activist, who fights for peace, human rights, gender justice and …

A Slavic name notably worn by Stefan Dragutin, a Serbian king from the 1200s AD.

A Slavic name with two great things going for it — a sweet endearing meaning, and the stylish nickname Milo.

The slashed O form of Bjorn is standard in Norway and Denmark. The umlaut variation, Björn is used in most other languages today.

Derived from Slavic words seimo, meaning "family," and wit, "ruler" or "master."

Handsome and solid in sound with a meaning that could feel clever, dreamy, philosophical, or creative, depending on how you wish to view it, Aatos can mean "thought" or "idea …

A cool Slavic name with an upbeat meaning, but beware the association with a former Bosnian Serb politician Radovan Karadžić, convicted in 2008 of crimes against humanity during the Bosnian …

A Nephite soldier mentioned in The Book of Mormon. Its meaning is not clear: it may derive from Hebrew amar "to speak", or from Omri, or from the gentilic Amorite.

Derived from Slavic zlato "gold", this strong and dynamic name has a fitting namesake in Swedish professional footballer Zlatan Ibrahimović. It is used in Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia …

This simple, solid Welsh name enjoyed moderate popularity in England and Wales in the '80s and '90s, after the success of choirboy Aled Jones.

A somewhat solemn name for a child. The feminine version is Bakarne.

A strong Slavic choice and the name of the first Croatian King, crowned in 925 AD. It derives from the elements tomiti meaning "to torment, struggle, languish" and slav meaning …

Most people's sole association with this name is Oprah companion Stedman Graham -- cool and sophisticated.

Gentle but solid, as much of a word as it is a name, Robin is a rising star in the US, and a favorite in Belgium, France, Czechia and Switzerland …

In British slang, a "prat" is an idiot -- enough said.

Another culture's slant on Mark, sometimes associated with former president of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos and his shoe-collecting wife, Imelda.

Shepherd is soaring in the charts, so why not Farmer? Perhaps because, unlike some of the occupation names that are so popular today, it is still an everyday word. Even …

Soft yet solid, Cedric was invented by Sir Walter Scott for the noble character of the hero's father in Ivanhoe, presumed to be an altered form of the Saxon …

A strong Slavic classic, borne by many kings and princes through the ages.

Gentle but solid, Camden is currently in the US Top 200, and subsequently, alternative spellings have made an appearance. Kamdyn shares the popular K initial of Kaden, Kannon, and Kairo …

A somewhat solemn appellation, Anselm is a saint's name, connected to the twelfth century archbishop of Canterbury, and in modern times tied to the German neo-expressionist painter Anselm …

In many Slavic and other European countries, Milan is purely a boys’ name, but in the US, it's also popular for girls – no doubt inspired by the fashionable Italian …

Strong and solid, with a touch of foreign intrigue, it's the most popular of the rain-related names, with a variety of pronunciations—RAY-na, rah-EE-na, or …

A radiant Slavic name with an easily accessible sound. While it is reminiscent of the more familiar Svetlana, Svetla actually originates from the Bulgarian word svetal, meaning bright.

A cute Slavic name that feels familiar because of its similarity to the more well-known Anja. Janja is the regional variant of Agnes in Croatia, Serbia and Slovenia, and …

A South Slavic form of the Latin Marianus, equivalent to the English Marian but strictly male. It can also be seen as Marijan, while the feminine form would be Marjana …

With a solid sound but a gentle meaning, Komala is a name of Sanskrit origin, used in India, Bangladesh, and Indonesia. Also appearing in the game Pokémon Sun and Moon …

A South Slavic name with an optimistic meaning, Velimir has a bold and elaborate sound that translates well across languages. Velimir Khlebnikov was the pen name of Viktor Vladimirovich Khlebnikov …

A South Slavic boy name with a serene meaning and alluring sound. Tihomir "Tim" Orešković was a Prime Minister of Croatia in 2016 and Tihomir of Raška was a 12th …

A South Slavic name with a distinct, bold sound, Zdravko comes from the word "zdrav", meaning "healthy". The name is also associated with the geranium flower as the word for …

A South Slavic name with a distinct, bold sound, Zdravka comes from the word "zdrav", meaning "healthy". The name is also associated with the geranium flower as the word for …

A sweet Slavic Anna name that feels fresher than Annette.

This meaningful Slavic name is also the Slovene and Croatian word for the nasturtium flower.

A cool Slavic short form of Sigmund, properly spelt Žiga in Slovene.

Slay bestie fr take over the world make them pay make them gaze upon you with fear

Young celebrity baby Slash Electric Alexander Edwards is responsible for adding not one but two names to the lexicon, Slash and Electric. While Slash might be though of as either …

Taken from two slavic root words (Zlato meaning gold and Žara meaning morning glow), this unusual name is catching the attention of parents in both Bulgaria and Russia.

Lada is the Slavic goddess of youth, merriment, beauty and fertility, usually associated with spring. Her name is referenced in wedding and folk songs in Eastern Europe, but largely unknown …

A distinct-sounding Slavic name, most common in Czechia.

This bold choice soared in popularity from 2008 to 2013, and now seems to have plateaued. But watch out—the character Major Major Major Major in the classic absurdist novel …

One of many Slavic twists on Julia; other variants include Julija, Yulinka and Yulka.

Yelizaveta is the Slavic form of Elizabeth, a feminine name with deep historical roots. Particularly common in Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian cultures, this elegant variation maintains the Hebrew origins meaning …

Elisaveta is the Slavic form of Elizabeth, ultimately derived from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath' or 'God is abundance.' This elegant variation is particularly common in Bulgarian …

Stepan is the Slavic variation of Stephen, a name with ancient Greek origins meaning 'crown' or 'garland.' Particularly popular in Russia, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and other Eastern European countries …

Also transcribed as Sulaiman or Sulayman, this is the Arabic form of the biblical Solomon. It holds strong historical and religious significance, most famously associated with Suleiman the Magnificent, the …

A better modern solution than Robert Jr. ; known to fiction readers via Canadian novelist Robertson Davies.

Jeremiah is a solid Old Testament prophet name that has gradually taken the place of the now dated Jeremy, Gerard and Gerald, joining other currently popular biblical 'iah' names like …