Names Categorized "joy"

Gurpreet is a unisex Punjabi given name of Sanskrit origin. It combines two elements: guru (गुरु) meaning “teacher, guru” and prīti (प्रीति) meaning “pleasure, joy, love.” The name thus conveys the sense of “love of the...

Harpreet is a unisex given name used primarily in India and the Sikh diaspora. It is a combination of the name of the Hindu god Hari and the Sanskrit word prīti, meaning "pleasure, joy, love." (The Sanskrit प्रीति (prīti...

Hephzibah is a feminine given name from the Hebrew Bible. Derived from the Hebrew name חֶפְצִי־בָּה (Ḥeftsi-ba), it means "my delight is in her." In the Old Testament, Hephzibah is the wife of King Hezekiah of Judah and...

Hilarion is a masculine name of Ancient Greek origin, derived from ἱλαρός (hilaros), meaning "cheerful". It is the Greek form of the Latin name Hilarius, which shares the same root and meaning. The name is best known thr...

Ibtihaj is a feminine Arabic name that means "joy" in Arabic. It derives from the triconsonantal root bahija (بهج), which conveys the sense of being happy or rejoicing. The name embodies the emotion of delight and is oft...

Ilar is a Welsh masculine given name, representing the Welsh form of the Latin name Hilarius. The root name Hilarius is derived from the Latin adjective hilaris, meaning "cheerful," which itself ultimately comes from the...

Ilona is a feminine given name used predominantly in Hungary, Finland, and other parts of Central and Eastern Europe. It is the Hungarian form of Helen, which itself derives from the Greek Helene (Ἑλένη), meaning "torch"...

Isaac is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, borne by one of the three patriarchs of the Israelites. The name derives from the Hebrew Yitsḥaq, meaning "he will laugh" or "he will rejoice," from the root tsaḥaq meani...

Isac is the Romanian form of Isaac, as well as a Swedish variant form (alongside Isak). The name traces its roots to the Hebrew Yitsḥaq, derived from the root tsaḥaq meaning "to laugh" or "to rejoice." In the Old Testame...

Itumeleng is a unisex given name of Tswana origin, widely used among speakers of the Tswana language in Southern Africa, particularly in South Africa and Botswana. The name means "be happy" in Tswana, derived from the ve...

Jadyra is a feminine given name of Kazakh origin, meaning "cheerful, lively" in the Kazakh language. The name is a variant of Zhadyra, which shares the same meaning and usage. In Kazakh culture, names often reflect desir...

Jiayi is a Chinese unisex given name, though it is more commonly used for girls. Its meaning is intricately tied to the characters chosen to represent it, as many Chinese names are formed by combining characters with aus...

Jingyi is a Chinese feminine given name (though occasionally unisex) composed of two characters from the rich lexicon of Chinese naming elements. The most common characters used in the name are 静 (jìng), meaning "quiet,...

Jocosa is a female given name of Medieval English origin, considered a variant of Joyce, with significant influence from the Latin word iocosus (or jocosus), meaning 'merry' or 'playful'. This name emerged in the Middle...

Joi is a variant of the English name Joy. While Joy itself became popular in the late 19th century, Joi emerged as a streamlined spelling alternative, particularly in the 20th century. The name shares the meaning of joy,...

Joice is the Brazilian form of the name Joyce. While in English-speaking countries Joyce is used for both genders but predominantly feminine, Joice in Brazil is primarily a feminine given name.Etymology and HistoryLike i...

Joisse is a rare variant of the name Joyce, used primarily in English-speaking countries. Like Joyce, Joisse is predominantly feminine, though its origins are rooted in a masculine medieval name.EtymologyThe name Joyce u...

Joy is a feminine given name derived directly from the English word joy, which ultimately comes from Norman French joie and Latin gaudium. The name has been regularly used as a given name since the late 19th century, ref...

Etymology Joyce is a given name that originated as a masculine name and later transitioned to feminine. It is derived from the medieval masculine name Josse, which itself evolved from Iudocus, a Latinized form of the Bre...

Joye is a variant of the name Joy, ultimately derived from the English word joy, which comes from Norman French joie and Latin gaudium. It has been used as a given name since the late 19th century, often as a phonetic or...

Kalea is a feminine Hawaiian name meaning "joy, happiness" in the Hawaiian language. Rooted in the Polynesian language family, Hawaiian derives from Proto-Polynesian, where similar words convey joyful moods. The name cap...

Etymology and MeaningKayode is a name of Yoruba origin, meaning "bringing joy" or "brings happiness." In Yoruba culture, names often carry deep significance, reflecting the circumstances of birth or the family's aspirati...

Kazuyuki is a masculine Japanese given name. It is typically composed of two kanji characters: the first, kazu (和), meaning "harmony, peace", and the second, yuki (幸), meaning "happiness, good luck". However, many othe...

Kexin is a Chinese feminine given name composed of two characters. The first character can be 可 (kě), meaning “can, may, approve, fit, suit” — a common verb or modal particle. The second character often comes from one o...

Kıvanç is a Turkish given name and surname that carries the positive connotation of "pleasure, joy" or, more specifically, "joyful pride" in the Turkish language. As a masculine name, it reflects a common naming traditio...

Laëtitia is a female given name of French origin, a spelling variant of Laetitia, itself derived from Latin laetitia meaning "joy" or "happiness." The diaeresis over the e emphasizes its pronunciation as /la.e.ti.sja/ or...

Lætitia is a French feminine given name, derived from the Latin Laetitia, which in turn comes from the Latin word laetitia meaning "joy" or "happiness." In Roman mythology, Laetitia was a minor goddess personifying joy,...

Lakshmi (Sanskrit: लक्ष्मी, IAST: Lakṣmī), also known as Shri, is a principal goddess in Hinduism, revered as the goddess of prosperity, good luck, beauty, fortune, wealth, fertility, and abundance. Her name derives from...

Laxmi is a common transcription of the Sanskrit-derived name Lakshmi, used in Nepali, Hindi, Marathi, and Telugu. It is an alternate spelling of Telugu లక్ష్మి (Lakṣmi) or Marathi/Hindi लक्ष्मी (Lakṣmī), and is the most...

Letícia is the Hungarian and Portuguese form of Letitia, a name derived from the Late Latin Laetitia, meaning "joy, happiness." The name is rooted in the Latin word laetitia, which carries connotations of great joy and p...

Leticia is a Spanish female given name, equivalent to the English Letitia. It derives from the Late Latin name Laetitia, meaning "joy" or "happiness". The name is associated with an early Spanish saint, whose cult helped...

Letitia is a feminine given name derived from the Late Latin name Laetitia, meaning "joy, happiness." The name traces back to the Roman goddess Lætitia, who embodied gaiety, prosperity, and abundance. This classical orig...

Letizia is the Italian form of Letitia. Derived from the Latin name Laetitia, meaning "joy, happiness," it has carried a distinctly uplifting connotation since Roman times. The Italian variant softens the sounds while re...

Lettice is a medieval vernacular form of Letitia, derived from the Late Latin name Laetitia, meaning "joy, happiness." The name was borne by an obscure saint venerated primarily in Spain, and it gained use in England dur...

Letycja is a Polish feminine given name, derived as the Polish form of the Latin name Laetitia. The Latin root laetitia means "joy" or "happiness," making Letycja a name that carries connotations of gladness and cheerful...

EtymologyLigaya is a Tagalog feminine given name meaning "happiness" or "joy". The name derives directly from the Tagalog word ligaya, which carries the same meaning. As a given name, it reflects Tagalog-language naming...

Liron is a Hebrew gender-neutral given name. It means "my song, my joy" in Hebrew, derived from the elements li "for me" and ron "joy, song". The name thus conveys a personal sense of happiness or melody. Etymology The n...

Macaria is the feminine form of the Spanish name Macario, which itself derives from the Latin name Macarius, ultimately from the Greek Μακάριος (Makarios), based on the Greek word μάκαρ (makar) meaning "blessed" or "happ...

Macario is a Spanish masculine given name, the Spanish form of the Latin Macarius, derived from the Greek name Μακάριος (Makarios), ultimately from the Greek adjective μάκαρ (makar) meaning 'blessed, happy'. The name has...

Macarius is the Latinized form of the ancient Greek name Makários (Μακάριος), meaning "happy, fortunate, blessed" — akin to Latin beatus and felix. The Greeks originally applied the epithet Makarios to the gods, imbuing...

Makar is a masculine given name used in Belarusian, Russian, and Ukrainian, corresponding to the form of Macario derived from Greek origin.EtymologyThe name originates from Greek μάκαρ (makar), meaning "blessed" or "happ...

Makarios is a Greek originally spelled Μακάριος (Makarios), which became Latinized as Macarius. The name derives from the Greek word μάκαρ (makar), meaning "blessed, happy." Ancient Greeks used the epithet Makarios for t...

Manpreet is an Indian given name derived from the Sanskrit elements manas meaning "mind, intellect, spirit" and prīti meaning "pleasure, joy, love." The overall meaning is often interpreted as "one who brings joy to the...

Etymology Mehetabel is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical name Meheṭavʾel (מְהֵיטַבְאֵל), which translates to "God makes happy" or "God does good." It combines two Hebrew roots: yaṭav (יָטַב), me...

Mehetav'el is the Hebrew form of Mehetabel, a name derived from the Hebrew roots yatav (יָטַב), meaning "to be happy," and el (אֵל), meaning "God," thus signifyin...

Mehitabel is a feminine given name, a variant of the biblical name Mehetabel. It originates from the Hebrew name Meheṭavʾel, meaning "God makes happy," derived from the roots yaṭav ("to be happy") and ʾel ("God"). In the...

EtymologyMehrnaz is a Persian feminine name composed of two elements: مهر (mehr), meaning “sun” or “friendship,” and ناز (nāz), meaning “delight” or “comfort.” Thus, the name can be interpreted as “sun’s delight” or “com...

Naamah is a Hebrew name meaning "pleasant", borne in the Old Testament by two distinct women. The first Naamah is mentioned in Genesis 4:22 as the daughter of Lamech and Zillah, a descendant of Cain. The second is an Amm...

Etymology and OriginsNand is the Northern Indian masculine form of Nanda, which itself derives from the Sanskrit word nanda meaning "joy". While Nanda can be both masculine and feminine depending on region—typically femi...

Nanda is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin meaning "joy". It represents a transcription of both the masculine form नन्द (Nanda) and the feminine form नन्दा (Nandā), distinguished by a long final vowel. The name carries si...

Nandar is a Burmese feminine name, an alternate transcription of the Burmese words နန္ဒ (Nan:da) or နန္ဒာ (Nan:da), both derived from Nanda. In Sanskrit, Nanda means "joy", reflecting a theme of happiness and positivity....

Nandita is a feminine Indian given name, prevalent in Hindi, Marathi, and other North Indian languages. It is derived from the Sanskrit root नन्द (nanda), which means "joy" or "delight." The name directly evokes happines...

Nashwan is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, directly derived from the Arabic word nashwān (نَشْوَان), meaning "elated, intoxicated." The name conveys a sense of joy, ecstasy, and exhilaration, often associated wi...

Neşe is a Turkish feminine given name directly derived from the Turkish word neşe, meaning “joy,” “happiness,” or “cheerfulness.” The name embodies a state of positive emotion and lively spirit, reflecting cultural value...

Olufunmilayo is a Yoruba female name of profound spiritual significance, originating from the Yoruba language of southwestern Nigeria. The name is a theophoric compound that translates to "God gives me joy" or "God has g...

Oluwafunmilayo is a Yoruba feminine given name, a variant of Olufunmilayo. Both names share a core meaning centered on divine joy, as Olufunmilayo translates to "God gives me joy" in Yoruba. The name is built from elemen...

Oshrat is a modern Hebrew feminine name, derived as a feminine form of Osher, which means "happiness" in Hebrew. The name is also associated with the biblical tribe of Asher, though it does not appear directly in the Bib...

Otgonbayar is a Mongolian unisex given name and surname, composed of the elements otgon (отгон), meaning "youngest" or "last-born", and bayar (баяр), meaning "joy". Thus, the name translates to "youngest joy" or "last-bo...

Sharma is a common Hindu surname. The Sanskrit stem ṣárman- (nominative śarmā) can mean 'protection', 'comfort', 'joy', or 'happiness'. Alternative English spellings include Sarma and Sarmah, which are frequently used by...

Yi is a Chinese name that can be written with a variety of characters, each carrying distinct meanings and subtle gender associations. The diversity of possible characters reflects the rich semantic range of the name, wh...