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Polish variation of Isaac
See ISAAC.
Arabic
"warrior"
This Arabic names has many spelling variations but this is the one that of the more phonetic transliterations and is therefore most used in English-speaking countries.
"precious, scarce"
A relatively popular Arabic name that featured in the French Top 500 for much of the second half of the 20th century and into the 21st. It is also used as a given name in Turkey, Iran and Israel, as…
Raed is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'pioneer,' 'leader,' or 'explorer.' This concise, powerful name has been used throughout the Arabic-speaking world for generations and carries…
Greek
"immortal"
A bold choice outside its its native Greece where it would feel familiar. Athanasius is the spelling Americans are more familiar with — St. Athanasius of Alexandria is considered one of the founders…
Avram is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, serving as a variation of Abraham. Meaning 'exalted father' or 'father of many,' it carries significant religious and historical weight in Jewish…
Italian
"sky"
Expansive, sunny Italian word name.
Anglicization of French surname de Chiel, meaning unknown
Variation of Dashiell.
Delvin is a masculine name with Irish and Gaelic origins. It likely derives from the Irish place name Delvin (Dealbhna in Irish), a region in County Westmeath, Ireland. The name may ultimately stem…
Latin
"to give"
The name of the great Italian Renaissance sculptor known as Donatello (but born DONATO), is one that could easily emigrate to modern America, just like sister DONATELLA.
German
"home strength"
This old school German name, more familiar these days as a surname, is a relative of the place name America.
Spanish, from the Greek
"liberator"
A more distinctive alternative to Alejandro.
Jian is a meaningful masculine name with Chinese origins, though it appears in multiple cultures. In Chinese, depending on the character used, it can mean 'healthy,' 'strong,' 'persistent,' or…
Makar is a masculine name with Slavic origins, particularly popular in Russia, Ukraine, and other Eastern European countries. It derives from the Greek name Makarios, meaning "blessed" or "happy." In…
Tarek is a masculine name of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic word 'tariq' meaning 'morning star' or 'he who knocks at the door.' Historically significant, it recalls Tariq ibn Ziyad, the…
"shining; wood; beaver"
If you can put aside the oil connection, Castor is a mythological option, borne by one of the (half) twins that make up the constellation Gemini, the other being Pollux. A son of Leda and a king of…
Hebrew
"eternal"
One of Noah's biblical grandsons, making it a natural to honor a relative with the name of the ark builder.
Mythological animal name or form of Griffin, Welsh
"strong lord"
Rare but rising, Gryphon is an intriguing name that combines several stylish associations. The Gryphon spelling relates directly to the fierce legendary creature that's eagle in front, lion behind.…
Hashir is a masculine name of Arabic origin, meaning 'one who gathers' or 'collector.' In Islamic tradition, Al-Hashir is one of the names of Allah, signifying 'The Gatherer' who will gather humanity…
"estate ruler"
Traditional German names of this ilk have had a difficult time emigrating into the American name pool, mostly because anti-German sentiment during the two world wars of the 20th century drove German…
