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Paciencia
Spanish
"patience"
See PATIENCE.
Nabila
Arabic
"honorable, noble"
Pretty and feminine Muslim name popular in Egypt.
Prosper
Latin
"favorable, prosperous"
In France, pronounced PRO-spare, Prosper is a fairly common name; here it presents a worthy aspirational message for a child. Prosper was the name of several early saints, including a noted fifth…
Yori
Japanese
"reliable"
An appealing, usable Japanese choice, since there are so many familiar ori/ory-ending Western names.
Xenia
Greek
"hospitable, welcoming, guest"
The name of a Christian saint and a city in Ohio, Xenia is one of the more accessible and intriguing x names. It is the name of one of the Bond Girls--played by Famke Janssen in the film "GoldenEye."…
Benvenuto
Italian
"welcome"
In Italy, often refers to the joy at the birth of a long-awaited child.
Orana
Australian Aboriginal
"welcome"
Orana is an word from the Wiradjuri language meaning "welcome". It has become more widely known for its use in the traditional Australian Christmas carol "Carol of the Birds", meaning it now carries…
Mykelti
Native American
"silent friend"
Brought into the spotlight by actor Mykelti Williamson, who was given it by his half-Blackfoot Indian grandfather
Avneet
Sikh
"helpful"
Avneet is a name usually seen in the Sikh Indian community. Actress Avneet Kaur is a notable bearer of this name.
Saad
Aramaic
"help, support"
A traditional name in the Arabic world.
Nazir
Arabic, Urdu
"similar, counterpart; herald, warning; beautiful, radiant"
A strong, evergreen Muslim choice, also spelled Nazeer, this name has several possible meanings. Some sources suggest it comes from the word naziruh meaning "counterpart", while others interpret it…
Zahira
Arabic
"helper, supporter"
Zahira is the feminine form of Zahir. Some may relate it to the more familiar Zahara.
Socorra
Spanish
"one who helps"
Popular Spanish choice that refers to the Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Perpetual Help -- or Perpetuo Socorro.
Perpetua
Latin
"perpetual"
A 3rd century saint's name sometimes used in Catholic communities, and in Western European countries like Portugal and Italy.
Dushan
Czech
"heartfelt, sincere"
One of the few Czech names that seems accessible here.
Dharma
Sanskrit
"truth"
In Buddhism, Dharma embodies the basic principles of cosmic existence--making it a fitting name for the hippyish character on the sitcom Dharma and Greg , whose middle name was Freedom. Students of…
Satyana
Sanskrit
"truth"
Acting couple Alyson Hannigan and Alexis Denisof chose this Sanskrit word meaning, literally, "truth vehicle" for their daughter. It has a melodic sound and strong meaning. Think of it as rhyming…
Tamah
Hebrew
"innocent, honest"
Gentler and much less frequently heard than Tamar.
Jati
Indonesian
"honest"
If you're looking for an international boy's name with an appealing meaning, you've found one great option.
Zelenka
Czech
"green"
A Czech surname derived from the word for "green", which has a certain spark.