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Appealing International Word Names

sarishah
By sarishah
Updated Sat Apr 29 2023
Countless names are common words in the English language, and while some might be outrageous, many are simply normal or cool. But if you're looking for something unique with a pleasant translation, common words in another language might be the way to go. Here's a list of appealing, international words to consider.
  1. Ari

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Ariel, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "lion of God"

    • Description:

      Ari, the short form of Ariel (or any other Ari- beginning name, such as Aristotle) stands up better as a boys’ name than its progenitor does. It is also short for Aristotle, as in Onassis, and is a prominent character on TV's Entourage -- the uberagent Ari Gold.
  2. Albero
    • Andzrev
      • Brun

        • Description:

          Brun is a masculine name with Germanic and Old Norse origins, literally meaning 'brown' or 'the brown one,' traditionally referring to brown hair or complexion. This short, strong name appears in various European naming traditions, particularly in Scandinavian countries and France. Historically, Brun functioned as both a given name and surname across Germanic regions. The name can be found in medieval texts and historical records throughout Northern Europe. While never extremely common, Brun has persisted through centuries as a concise, powerful name option. In modern usage, it remains relatively rare, offering a distinctive alternative to more popular short masculine names. Its brevity gives it a contemporary feel despite its ancient roots.

      • Bahari
        • Baum
          • Bumi
            • Deniz

              • Origin:

                Turkish

              • Meaning:

                "sea"

              • Description:

                A super popular nature name in its native Turkey, currently Top 50 for both boys and girls there.
            • Dimma
              • Fee

                • Origin:

                  Diminutive of Fiona

                • Description:

                  Too fiscal.
              • Fiore

                • Origin:

                  Italian from Latin

                • Meaning:

                  "flower"

                • Description:

                  Fiore is a feminine name of Italian origin meaning "flower." It embodies natural beauty, blossoming, and delicate strength. In Italian culture, the name carries artistic and romantic associations, reflecting the aesthetic appreciation central to Italian heritage.

              • Hana

                • Origin:

                  Hebrew, Hawaiian, Maori, Japanese

                • Meaning:

                  "grace, work, glow, flower"

                • Description:

                  Many things to many peoples: a flower name, also spelled Hanae, to the Japanese; a Czech and Polish short form of Johana; and an alternate form of the biblical name Hannah in the US. It also means "craft, work" in Hawaiian and "glow" in Maori.
              • Hiver
                • Ivoire
                  • Janvier

                    • Origin:

                      French word name

                    • Meaning:

                      "January"

                    • Description:

                      Used in France as a male name, this would make an appealing and unusual choice, as would two other Gallic month names, Avril and Mai.
                  • Juillet

                    • Origin:

                      French

                    • Meaning:

                      "July"
                  • Jullie
                    • Kiri

                      • Origin:

                        Maori

                      • Meaning:

                        "tree bark"

                      • Description:

                        The name Kiri was made famous by New Zealand soprano Kiri Te Kanawa, whose original name was Claire. Cute but slight, Kiri is close to several other names from Kiriah to Keira to Kyra and its diminutive Kyrie.
                    • Kiša
                      • Lila

                        • Origin:

                          Arabic, Sanskrit

                        • Meaning:

                          "night; play"

                        • Description:

                          Lila is one of the girl names with a double l sound — Lila, Lola, Layla, Leila, Lily et al — that have caught on in a major way., Delicate yet dynamic, Lila has a slightly international flair.