Names Categorized "love"

EtymologyGoteleib is an Old German name composed of the elements got 'god' and liob 'dear, beloved', together meaning 'god-beloved' or 'dear to God'. The name is a German calque (translation) of Theophilus, a Greek name...

Gottlieb is a German given name meaning "God's love" or "beloved of God." It is the German form of the Old German name Goteleib, which is composed of the elements got "god" and liob "dear, beloved." This name was origina...

Gráinne is a prominent figure in Irish mythology and a traditional Irish first name, most likely derived from the Old Irish word grán meaning "grain" or possibly gráin meaning "hatred, fear." The name carries a rich lega...

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...

Habakkuk is a Hebrew prophetic name, best known as the name of the eighth of the minor prophets in the Old Testament and the author of the Book of Habakkuk. The name derives from the Hebrew root ḥavaq, meaning "embrace,"...

Habib is an Arabic masculine given name, occasional surname, and honorific meaning "beloved, darling". Derived from the Arabic root ح-ب-ب (ḥ-b-b), it conveys love and affection. The name is closely related to the word ha...

Habiba is the feminine form of Habib, an Arabic name meaning “beloved” or “darling.” The root is derived from the Arabic root Ḥ-B-B, which conveys affection and love. As a given name, Habiba is widely used in Muslim-majo...

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...

EtymologyHellä is a Finnish feminine given name. Originally it was likely a diminutive of Helena, but it may later have been associated with the Finnish adjective hellä, meaning "gentle, tender" or "affectionate." The wo...

Heremoana is a Tahitian masculine given name that melds two significant elements from the Polynesian language: here meaning “loved” or “dear,” and moana meaning “ocean.” The name thus evokes the imagery of a beloved ocea...

Herenui is a feminine Tahitian name meaning "greatly loved," from here "loved, dear" and nui "big." While specific historical bearers may be limited, the name reflects Tahitian linguistic and cultural values, where compo...

Hulda is a feminine given name with origins in Old Norse mythology and language. Derived from the Old Norse word hulda meaning "hiding, secrecy," it was borne by a sorceress in Norse mythology. As a modern name, it may a...

Idida is a Latin form of Jedidah, used in the Latin translation of the Old Testament (the Vulgate). The name appears in 2 Kings 22:1, where it identifies the mother of King Josiah of Judah. Idida derives from the Hebrew...

Etymology and HistoryIdonea is a medieval English female name, most likely a Latinized form of the Old Norse Iðunn, the name of the Norse goddess of spring and immortality. The spelling appears to have been influenced by...

Iðunn is an Old Norse name deeply rooted in Norse mythology. The name likely comprises the elements ið- meaning "again, repeated" and unna "to love", thus "ever-loving" or "renewed love". In Norse mythology, Iðunn is the...

EtymologyIedida is a Greek transcription of the Hebrew name Jedidah (יְדִידָה), appearing in the Septuagint, the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament. The Hebrew origin stems from the root yaḏiḏ, meaning "belov...

Ifẹ is a Yoruba feminine given name that directly translates to "love" (from the Yoruba word ìfẹ́). The name embodies a central value in Yoruba culture, where love is seen as a foundational virtue. It is a name often giv...

Ifunanya is a feminine Igbo name originating from southeastern Nigeria. In the Igbo language, the name literally means "to see in one's eye," a poetic expression that conveys the concept of "love." The name embodies the...

Inanna is the ancient Sumerian goddess of love, fertility, and war, whose name is possibly derived from the Sumerian nin-an-a(k), meaning "lady of the heavens" – from nin ("lady") and the genitive form of an ("heaven, sk...

Ingkar is a Kazakh feminine name, an alternate transcription of Іңкәр (see Iñkär). The name derives from the Kazakh word meaning "desire" or "passion."In Kazakh culture, names that evoke strong positive emotions or aspir...

Ingunn is a feminine given name of Old Norse origin, primarily used in Icelandic and Norwegian. The name is a compound of two elements: the name of the Germanic god Ing and Old Norse unna meaning "to love." Thus, Ingunn...

Iñkär is a feminine Kazakh name derived from the Kazakh noun meaning "desire, passion." The name reflects a beautiful ambition or longing that families wish to imbue in their child. Variant forms include Ingkar, with the...

Ishtar is the Akkadian, Assyrian, and Babylonian goddess of love, war, and fertility, whose name derives from the Semitic root ʿṯtr, possibly related to the Evening Star. In the ancient Mesopotamian pantheon, Ishtar was...

Etymology and HistoryJaime is a variant of Jamie, which originated as a Lowland Scots diminutive of James. James itself comes from the Late Latin Iacomus, a variant of the Biblical Latin Iacobus, which is derived from th...

Janan is a feminine Arabic name meaning "heart" or "soul", derived from the Arabic root جنّ (janna), meaning "to cover, to hide" or from the concept of the inner self that conceals emotions. The name reflects the deep co...

Jedidah is a feminine given name appearing in the Hebrew Bible, derived from the Hebrew element yaḏiḏ (יָדִיד) meaning "beloved, friend." In the Old Testament (2 Kings 22:1), Jedidah is identified as the wife of King Amo...

Jedidiah is a Hebrew male given name meaning "beloved of Yahweh." It is derived from the Hebrew elements יָדִיד (yaḏiḏ) meaning "beloved, friend" and יָהּ (yah), a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of the Hebrew God.Ety...

Jorunn is a feminine Norwegian given name derived from the Old Norse name Jórunnr. The etymology is debated: the first element may come from jǫfurr meaning "wild boar" or figuratively "king" or "chieftain" (as a boar hel...

Kaipo is a Hawaiian given name meaning "the sweetheart," derived from the elements ka (the definite article) and ipo (sweetheart). It is sometimes a shortened form of longer compound names that begin with these component...

Kalyani is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "beautiful, lovely, auspicious". It is derived from the Sanskrit word kalyāṇī, which carries connotations of beauty and goodness. The name holds significant re...

Kama is a masculine given name derived from the Sanskrit word kāma, meaning "love, desire." In Hinduism, Kama is the god of love and pleasure, the male counterpart of the goddess Rati. He is famously depicted as a young...

Kamadeva (Sanskrit: कामदेव, IAST: Kāmadeva) is the Hindu god of love, passion, and attraction, often identified with Kama himself. The name is composed of two Sanskrit elements: kāma meaning "love, desire" and deva meani...

Kamakshi is a Sanskrit-derived feminine name of Hindu origin, composed of the elements काम (kāma) meaning "love, desire" and अक्षि (akṣi) meaning "eye". The name thus translates to "she whose eyes are love" or "the love-...

Kamatchi is the Tamil variant of the Sanskrit name Kamakshi, deeply rooted in Hindu religious tradition.EtymologyThe name Kamakshi (and by extension Kamatchi) derives from the Sanskrit elements kāma meaning "love, desire...

Kanda is a Thai feminine given name that means "beloved" or "dear one." Its origin lies in the Sanskrit word kānta (कान्त), which carries connotations of loveliness, desirability, and cherished affection. In Sanskrit, kā...

Karenza is a variant of the Cornish name Kerensa, meaning "love" in the Cornish language. This feminine name belongs to a rich tradition of Cornish names that draw on the native Celtic vocabulary, often derived from posi...

Karesinda is a feminine given name in the artificial language Esperanto, formed from the verb karesi “to caress” combined with the suffix -ind- “worthy of” and the adjectival ending -a. Its literal meaning is “worthy of...

Karita is a feminine given name of Scandinavian origin, specifically used in Swedish. It is a variant of Carita, which ultimately derives from the Latin word caritas, meaning “dearness, esteem, love.” This Latin root tie...

Kasih is a feminine given name that means "love" in the Malay and Indonesian languages. As a word name, it directly conveys affection and endearment, making it a popular choice in both Indonesia and Malaysia. The name is...

Kealoha is a Hawaiian given name and surname that carries the deeply meaningful designation of "the loved one." It is derived from the Hawaiian words ke, meaning "the," and aloha, meaning "love." This name reflects the c...

Kerensa is a Cornish female given name meaning "love" in the Cornish language. It is derived from the Cornish word kerensa (or keren), directly signifying love, affection, or charity. As a modern revival name, Kerensa em...

Kerenza is a Cornish feminine name, derived as a variant of Kerensa. Kerensa itself means "love" in the Cornish language, a member of the Brittonic branch of the Celtic languages. While less common than its parent form,...

Kevan is a given name and surname, primarily a variant of Kevin. The name Kevin itself is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Caoimhín, which means "beloved birth" — derived from Old Irish Cóem meaning "dear, beloved, g...

Kévin is a French variant of Kevin, an Anglicized form of the Irish name Caoimhín. The name Caoimhín derives from Old Irish Cóemgein, composed of cóem meaning "dear, beloved, gentle" and gein meaning "birth", thus carryi...

Kevyn is a given name, a spelling variant of Kevin, occasionally also used as a feminine form. It shares the same etymology as Kevin, which is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Caoimhín, derived from Old Irish Cóemgei...

Kewin is the Polish form of the name Kevin, a name that has gained widespread use across many cultures and languages. The base name Kevin itself traces its origins to the Irish name Caoimhín, which derives from the Old I...

Klytië is a feminine name of Greek origin, most famously borne by a figure in Greek mythology. Derived from the Greek κλυτός (klytos) meaning "famous, noble," the name carries connotations of renown and distinction. Inde...

OverviewKokoro (心) is a Japanese feminine name derived from the word kokoro, meaning "heart, mind, soul." It encompasses the emotional and intellectual core of a person, reflecting deep inner qualities. The name is also...

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...

Leeba is a variant transcription of the Yiddish feminine name Liba, derived from the Yiddish word libe meaning "love" (from Middle High German liebe). As a direct expression of affection, Leeba belongs to a tradition of...

Lembit is an Estonian masculine given name derived from the Estonian word lemb meaning "love, affection." The name carries strong historical and cultural weight in Estonia, being famously borne by Lembitu (died 1217), a...

Lemminkäinen is a prominent figure in Finnish mythology, best known as one of the heroes of the national epic Kalevala. The meaning of his name is uncertain, but it is possibly related to the Finnish word lempi, meaning...

Lempi is a feminine Finnish given name meaning "love" in the Finnish language. It belongs to a group of nature- and emotion-inspired names that were particularly favored during the early 20th-century national romantic pe...

Lennon is a given name of English origin, derived from an Irish surname anglicized as Lennon. The surname itself comes from the Irish byname Leannán, meaning "lover." As a first name, its usage gained prominence primaril...

Leobwin is an Old German name derived from the elements liob "dear, beloved" and wini "friend", making it a cognate of Leofwine. The name thus carries the meaning of "dear friend," a compound of positive attributes that...

Leofdæg is an Old English masculine given name formed from the elements leof "dear, beloved" and dæg "day", thus meaning "beloved day". As a typical compound name of Anglo-Saxon England, it follows the common onomastic p...

Leofflæd is an Old English feminine name, derived from the elements leof "dear, beloved" and flæd, possibly meaning "beauty". The name thus conveys ideas of beloved beauty, reflecting the poetic tendencies of Anglo-Saxon...

Leofgyð is an Old English female given name, composed of the elements leof "dear, beloved" and guð "battle". The name thus means "dear battle" or "beloved battle," reflecting the common Anglo-Saxon practice of forming na...

Leofric is an Old English male given name, composed of the elements leof "dear, beloved" and ric "ruler, king", thus meaning "beloved ruler". Etymology The name derives from the Old English words lēof (dear, beloved) and...