Appealing International Word Names
By sarishah
Updated Sat Apr 29 2023
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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.
- Ari
Origin:
Diminutive of Ariel, HebrewMeaning:
"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.
- Albero
- Andzrev
- Brun
- Bahari
- Baum
- Bumi
- Deniz
Origin:
TurkishMeaning:
"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 FionaDescription:
Too fiscal.
- Fiore
- Hana
Origin:
Hebrew, Hawaiian, Maori, JapaneseMeaning:
"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 nameMeaning:
"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:
FrenchMeaning:
"July"
- Jullie
- Kiri
Origin:
MaoriMeaning:
"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, SanskritMeaning:
"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.