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Ioas is a direct transliteration of the Greek and Latin forms of the biblical names Joash and Jehoash. It appears in the Greek Septuagint and the Latin Vulgate translations of the Old Testament, where it renders the Hebr...

Iris is a feminine given name derived from the Greek word "rainbow". In Greek mythology, Iris was the goddess of the rainbow and a messenger to the gods, often depicted as a link between heaven and earth. The name began...

Iskra is a South Slavic feminine name meaning "spark" in languages such as Bulgarian, Croatian, and Macedonian. The term derives from the common Slavic word for a small fiery particle, evoking brightness, energy, and ini...

Ixchel is the ancient Maya goddess of midwifery, medicine, and childbirth, and her name is also used as a given name, particularly in contemporary times. Etymologically, it likely derives from Classic Maya ix "lady" and...

Jair is a masculine given name used in Portuguese, Spanish, and English biblical contexts. It means "he shines" in Hebrew, derived from the root אוֹר (ʾor), meaning "to shine" or "to illuminate." In the Old Testament, Ja...

Jamshed is an Urdu and Tajik form of the name Jamshid. The name ultimately derives from Avestan Yima Xšaēta, meaning 'shining Jam', referring to a mythical king of Persia who ruled during a golden age. In the 10th-centur...

Jamsheed is an alternate transcription of Persian جمشید (see Jamshid). It derives from the Avestan Yima Xšaēta, meaning 'shining Jam', and appears as the name of a mythological king in Persian lore.Etymology and Mytholog...

Jamshid is a modern Persian male given name, the most common form of the mythological figure Yima Xšaēta (Avestan: 𐬫𐬌𐬨𐬀⸱𐬑𐬱𐬀𐬉𐬙𐬀, meaning 'shining Yima'). The name combines the element Jam with the honorific suffix -shid (...

Jannūr is a feminine given name used primarily in Kazakhstan. It is a Kazakh compound name formed from the elements жан (jan) meaning "soul" and нұр (nūr) meaning "light". The element jan derives from Persian jān ("soul,...

Jasna is a South Slavic female given name, derived from the South Slavic word jasno meaning "clear, sharp" or "clearly, obviously."EtymologyThe name Jasna originates from the adjective jasen (or its adverbial form jasno)...

Jela is a Slavic feminine given name predominantly used in Croatian, Serbian, and Slovak. It originated as a short form of Jelena or Jelisaveta. Additionally, in Serbian and Croatian, jela independently means "fir tree,"...

Jeļena is a Latvian feminine given name, derived as a form of Yelena, the Russian equivalent of Helen. The name entered Latvian usage through Russian influence, beginning around the mid-19th century.EtymologyJeļena ultim...

Jelena is a Slavic given name used in several languages including Croatian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Serbian, and Slovene. It is a form of Yelena, which itself is the Russian form of Helen. The name ultimately d...

Jelka is a feminine given name used in Croatian, Serbian, and Slovene. It functions both as a diminutive of Jelena and as an independent name. In Slovene, the word jelka means "fir tree," adding a nature-inspired layer t...

Jeong-hui is a Korean female given name. It is a variant of Jung-hee. The name is typically formed from Sino-Korean 正 (jeong) meaning "right, proper, correct" or 靜 (jeong) meaning "quiet, still, gentle" combined with...

Ji-ho (also spelled Chi-ho or Jie-ho) is a Korean given name popular for both genders, though it was the eighth-most popular name for newborn boys in South Korea in 2015, with 2,095 boys given the name.EtymologyJi-ho is...

Jochebed is a female given name used in English translations of the Bible. It is derived from the Hebrew name יוֹכֶבֶד (Yōḵeveḏ), which means "Yahweh is glory," from the elements yo, referring to the Hebrew God, and kava...

Joon-ho is a Korean male given name, an alternate transcription of the Hangul 준호 (see Jun-ho). The name is composed of two Sino-Korean syllables, typically jun meaning "talented, handsome" and ho meaning "stove, bright...

Jung-hee is an alternate transcription of the Korean Hangul 정희, representing the given name Jeong-hui (also romanized as Jung-hee, Jeong-hee, or Chung-hee). As a feminine name in Korean usage, it was notably popular in...

Jun-ho (also spelled Joon-ho) is a Korean masculine given name. Its meaning derives from the Sino-Korean characters used to write it. The most common forms combine 俊 (jun) meaning "talented, handsome" with either 鎬 (ho...

Jupiter is the Latin name derived from Iuppiter, ultimately from the vocative form of Indo-European *Dyēws-pətēr, meaning “sky father” (elements: Dyēws, see Zeus, and pətēr “father”). In Roman mythology, Jupiter was the...

Jyoti is a unisex given name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word ज्योतिस् (jyotis) meaning "light". It is used as a transcription for the feminine form ज्योती and the masculine form ज्योति, making it common across...

EtymologyJyotsna is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word jyotsnā (ज्योत्स्ना), meaning "moonlight." The name is common in India, particularly among Bengali and Hindi speakers. It evokes the gen...

Kaguya is a Japanese name of literary origin, best known from the classic folktale The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter. The name is composed of the kanji characters 赫 and 映, meaning respectively "bright" and "reflect", so th...

Kashi is a feminine given name of Hindi origin. It is derived from the name of the ancient and holy city of Varanasi (also known as Banaras or, within Hindu tradition, as Kashi). In Sanskrit, the word Kāśi (काशि) means '...

Kazuki is a masculine Japanese given name rich in meaning and cultural significance. The name is typically written with two kanji characters where the first element, kazu, can mean "one" (一) or "harmony, peace" (和), an...

Kelleigh is a variant of Kelly, an anglicized form of the Irish given name Ceallach or the surname Ó Ceallaigh. This feminine name is used primarily in English-speaking countries, especially in the United States.Etymolog...

Kelley is a variant of the surname Kelly, which itself derives from the Irish surname Ó Ceallaigh meaning 'descendant of Ceallach'. The personal name Ceallach is of uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'war' or 'bright-hea...

Kelli is a variant of the given name Kelly, commonly used in English-speaking countries. The name Kelly itself is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Ceallach or the surname derived from it, Ó Ceallaigh. The root Irish...

Kellie is a feminine given name of English origin, primarily used in English-speaking countries. It is a variant form of the name Kelly, which itself derives from an Anglicized version of the Irish surname Ó Ceallaigh or...

Kelly is a unisex given name of English and Irish origin, developed as an Anglicized form of the Irish given name Ceallach or the Irish surname Ó Ceallaigh which means "descendant of Ceallach". The meaning of the persona...

EtymologyKeren is a Hebrew word meaning "horn" or "ray of light". In modern Hebrew, it commonly denotes a ray of sunlight or a light beam, while the ancient connotation associated with the horn of an animal (a symbol of...

Khurshid is an Urdu and Uzbek form of Khorshid, a Persian name meaning "shining sun." The name derives ultimately from the Avestan Huuarə Xšaēta, the name of a Yazata (a holy being) in Zoroastrianism associated with the...

Kidlat is a masculine Tagalog name that directly translates to "lightning" in the Filipino language. As a given name, it belongs to a category of Philippine names drawn from natural phenomena, often carrying connotations...

Kiran is a given name widely used across the Indian subcontinent, including in Nepali, Indian languages such as Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and also in Urdu (often spelled as a variant of...

Kohinoor is a feminine given name derived from the Koh-i-Noor diamond, one of the world's largest and most historically significant gemstones. The name comes from the Persian phrase Koh-i-noor (کوه نور), meaning "mountai...

Koit is an Estonian masculine given name. It derives directly from the Estonian noun koit, meaning "dawn". As a personification of the morning light, the name evokes new beginnings and the start of day—themes common in F...

Kōki is a Japanese given name that can be used for both males and females, though it is primarily masculine. The name is composed of two kanji characters. The first element, kō, can mean light (光) or happiness, good luc...

Kōnane is a Hawaiian first name meaning "bright". It is a unisex name most commonly found in Hawaiian usage. The name shares its form with the traditional Hawaiian strategy board game known as kōnane, also sometimes call...

Kouki is an alternate transcription of the Japanese given name Kōki, and as such shares the same etymological roots and kanji combinations. The name is primarily used in Japan as a masculine given name, though it occasio...

Krešimir is a Croatian masculine given name of Slavic origin. It is derived from the elements krěsiti ("to spark, to flare up, to bring to life, to resurrect") and mirŭ ("peace, world"), thus conveying a meaning akin to...

Kresimir is an earlier form of the Croatian name Krešimir, derived from the Slavic elements krěsiti 'to spark, to flare up, to bring to life, to resurrect' and mirŭ 'peace, world'. The name thus connotes something like '...

Krešimira is the feminine form of the Croatian name Krešimir, a royal name borne by four kings of Croatia in the 10th and 11th centuries. Its masculine counterpart was Latinized as Cresimirus, and a diminutive form is Kr...

Krešo is a Croatian masculine given name, typically used as a diminutive or short form of Krešimir, a traditional compound name in the South Slavic onomastic tradition.Etymology and OriginThe root name Krešimir is derive...

Krzesimir is the Polish form of Krešimir, a Slavic name composed of the elements krěsiti „to spark, to flare up, to bring to life, to resurrect” and mirŭ„peace, world.” The name thus carries connotations of reviving or k...

Kuldeep is a masculine given name of Sanskrit origin, predominantly used in India and among the Indian diaspora. It is a compound name formed from two elements: kula (Sanskrit कुल), meaning “family” or “clan,” and dīpa (...

Kunibert is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, combining the Old German elements kunni 'clan, family' (or the related prefix kuni 'royal') and beraht 'bright'. The name thus carries the meanings 'bright clan' or...

EtymologyLambert is a masculine given name derived from the Old German elements lant “land” and beraht “bright”. The name thus originally meant “bright land” or “famous land”. It is the English and French form of the Pro...

Lambros (also spelled Lampros) is an alternate transcription of the Greek name Λάμπρος (Lampros), closely related to the adjective λαμπρός meaning "bright, shining, brilliant." This name originates from the Greek element...

Lamia is a feminine Arabic name meaning "shining, radiant." It is derived from the Arabic root لمع (lamaʿa), which conveys the idea of gleaming or sparkling. The name reflects positive qualities like brilliance and lumin...

Lamiyə is the Azerbaijani form of the Arabic name Lamia 1, ultimately derived from the Arabic root lamaʿa meaning "to shine, to gleam." In Persian-influenced Azerbaijani phonology, the name was adapted as Lamiyə, retaini...

Lammert is a Dutch given name and surname, ultimately a variant of Lambert. The name Lambert is derived from the Old German elements lant "land" and beraht "bright". Thus, Lammert shares the meaning "bright land" or "fam...

Lamprini is a Greek feminine given name, derived as the feminine form of Lampros. The name ultimately traces its roots back to the ancient Greek word lampros (λαμπρός), meaning "bright, shining, or brilliant." This etymo...

Lampros is a Greek masculine given name meaning "bright, shining, brilliant", derived from the Greek adjective λαμπρός (lampros). The name appears in Greek mythology as the father of Leukippos, a mythological figure whos...

Landebert is an Old German form of the name Lambert, which itself derives from the Germanic elements lant "land" and beraht "bright". Thus, Landebert carries the meaning "bright land" or "famous land." Etymology and Ling...

Lasha is a Georgian masculine given name of debated etymology, possibly derived from a Northwest Caucasian word meaning "light". It is closely associated with medieval Georgia and is uniquely tied to the royal Bagrationi...

Lāsma is a Latvian feminine given name derived from the verb lāsmot, meaning "to sparkle" or "to glow." The name evokes imagery of light, brilliance, and shimmering beauty, reflecting a common pattern in Latvian naming t...

Léan is the Irish form of the name Helen. In Irish, Léan is primarily used as a feminine given name, though a homonymous masculine form exists in Norman. The name is historically rooted in Ireland, where it adopted the G...

Leena is a feminine given name with multiple origins and cultural layers. In Finnish and Estonian contexts, Leena functions as a short form of Helena or Matleena, ultimately deriving from the Greek name Helenē, which may...

Lena is a feminine given name used across many cultures and languages, including Armenian, Georgian, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, German, Greek, Italian, Macedonian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, a...