Names Categorized "men"

Guma is a Gothic given name derived from the element guma, meaning "man". It is the direct source of the medieval Visigothic name that developed into later forms such as Gomes.Etymology and RootsWithin the context of anc...

Gumersindo is a Spanish masculine given name derived from the medieval Latinized form Gomesendus, which itself originates from a Germanic (Visigothic or Suebian) name. The first element likely comes from guma meaning "ma...

Hariman is an Old German form of the name Herman. While Herman derives from the Germanic elements heri “army” and man “man,” thus meaning “army man,” the variant Hariman reflects early medieval phonetic evolution or regi...

Hartmann is a German name, historically more common as a surname but also used as a masculine given name. It derives from the Old High German elements hart “hard, firm, brave, hardy” and man “man,” combining to mean “bra...

Haru (はる, ハル) is a unisex Japanese given name widely used for both males and females. Its meaning varies depending on the kanji characters chosen to write it, with common interpretations including 春 (haru) meaning "...

Haruka is a Japanese given name that is predominantly feminine, though it is considered unisex. It is known for its rich variety of meanings depending on the kanji characters used. The name can derive from the element ha...

Haruki is a Japanese masculine given name with versatile meanings derived from its constituent kanji characters. It combines the element 晴 (haru) meaning "clear weather" or 陽 (haru) meaning "light, sun, male" with 輝 (...

Haruko (はるこ, ハルコ) is a feminine Japanese given name. It is commonly composed of the element 春 (haru) meaning "spring" and 子 (ko) meaning "child", giving the meaning "spring child". However, haru can also be writt...

Haruna is a Japanese feminine given name. It can be formed from various kanji combinations, common elements including haru meaning "clear weather" (晴), "distant" (遥), or "spring" (春), combined with na (菜) meaning "ve...

Herman is a masculine given name with ancient Germanic origins, meaning "army man". It is derived from the Old German elements heri ("army") and man ("person, man"). The name was first recorded in the 8th century in the...

Hermanus is a Latinized form of Herman, derived from the Old German elements heri meaning "army" and man meaning "person, man," thus the name means "army man." As a Dutch name, Hermanus is used on birth certificates, whi...

Hermína is the Czech and Slovak form of Hermine, with the pronunciation roughly [ˈɦɛrmiːna] in Czech and a similar realization in Slovak. This feminine given name ultimately traces back to the Old Germanic compound meani...

Hermina is a feminine given name used in Dutch, Slovene, Hungarian, and Croatian cultures. It is a form of Hermine, the German feminine form of Herman. The root name Herman derives from the Old German elements heri "army...

Hermine is a female given name used in French and German, formed as the feminine counterpart of Herman (or its variant Hermann) and sharing the same etymological roots. The underlying male name derives from Old Germanic...

EtymologyHrayr is an Armenian given name meaning "fiery man", derived from the Armenian words հուր (hur) meaning "fire" and այր (ayr) meaning "man" or "husband." The name is composed of these two elements, reflecting a t...

Huang is a Chinese given name and surname, written with various characters such as 煌 (huáng, "bright, shining, luminous") for masculine use, 凰 (huáng, "phoenix") for feminine use, or other characters. The name is unise...

Inge is a given name of Germanic origin, functioning as a short form of Scandinavian and German names that begin with the element ing, such as Ingrid, Ingeborg, and Ingvar. This element refers to the Germanic god Ing, an...

Iskandar is the Arabic, Indonesian, and Malay form of Alexander. Derived from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning "defending men" from alexo (to defend) and aner (man), Iskandar entered Arabic and other Islamic languages...

Izanagi, formally known as Izanagi-no-Mikoto, is a central figure in Japanese mythology, meaning "male who invites" in Japanese. The name derives from the element izana meaning "invite, lure, attract." As a creator deity...

Etymology and MeaningJaya is a unisex given name derived from Sanskrit जय (jaya) meaning "victory." In Sanskrit, the form jaya with a short final vowel is masculine, while jaya with a long final vowel (जया) is feminine....

Kalle is a masculine given name widely used in Estonia, Finland, and Sweden. It originated as a Swedish diminutive of Karl, but in Finland and Estonia it is commonly used as a full legal name rather than a nickname. Etym...

Kāne is a Hawaiian name meaning "man," a cognate of Tāne. In Hawaiian mythology, Kāne is a prominent creator god and the highest of the three major deities, alongside Kū and Lono. Etymology The name is derived from Proto...

Karl is a Germanic masculine name, the German and Scandinavian form of Charles. Derived from the Old High German word charal meaning "man, husband, freeman," the name rose to prominence in Central and Northern Europe lar...

Karla is a feminine given name widely used across Europe and in English-speaking countries. It serves as the feminine form of Karl, Karel, or Karlo, which are themselves regional variants of Charles. The name ultimately...

Karlijn is a Dutch feminine given name, formed as a diminutive of Karel, the Dutch form of Charles. The name is pronounced [kɑrˈlɛin] in Dutch. Ultimately derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning "man" or possibly fr...

Karlo is a masculine given name used in Croatian, Slovene, and Georgian, serving as a form of Charles. The name Charles ultimately descends from the Germanic name Karl, meaning "man" (from Proto-Germanic *karlaz), or pos...

Karola is a feminine given name used in German, Hungarian, and Polish. It is a feminine form of Carolus, the Latinized version of Charles. The name ultimately traces back to the Germanic word *karlaz, meaning 'man' or, a...

Karolína is the Czech and Slovak feminine form of Carolus, the Latin form of Charles. The name derives from the Germanic element *karlaz, meaning "man," though some scholars trace it to *harjaz meaning "army." It gained...

Karolina is a feminine given name widely used across Europe, including in Croatian, Danish, German, Hungarian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Slovene, Swedish, and Ukrainian speaking communities. It...

EtymologyKarolos is the Greek form of Carolus, the Latin version of Charles. The name Charles ultimately derives from the Germanic element *karlaz meaning “man” or, alternatively, from *harjaz meaning “army.” The form Ca...

Kawacatoose is a Cree masculine name derived from the Cree word Kawâhkatos (ᑲᐋᐧᐦᑲᑐᐢ), meaning "poor man, weak from hunger". The name reflects the harsh realities of life on the Plains, where periods of scarcity could wea...

Kʼawiil is a variant spelling of the name K'awil, which originates from the Classic Maya language. Often appearing in pre-Columbian texts and art, the name refers to a powerful Maya deity associated with lightning, creat...

EtymologyKoharu (小春) is a Japanese feminine given name that combines two kanji characters. The first element, ko, can mean "small" (小) or "heart" (心), while the second element, haru (春), means "spring". Together, th...

K'uk'ulkan K'uk'ulkan (also spelled Kukulkan) is a Yucatec Maya name meaning "feathered serpent" (from k'uk' "quetzal feather" and kaan "serpent") and refers to a major serpent deity in Maya mythology. This god is roughl...

Kun is a Chinese feminine name derived from the character 坤 (kūn), meaning "earth" or "female". In Chinese philosophy and cosmology, 坤 represents the yin principle—the receptive, nurturing, and earthly force, complemen...

Lamont is a given name and surname with dual origins: one Scottish, the other French. As a first name, it gained prominence in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, and is strongly associated with African...

Lisandro is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Lysander, a name of ancient Greek origin. Lysander (Λύσανδρος, Lysandros) derives from the Greek elements λύσις (lysis), meaning "a release" or "loosening," and ἀνήρ (aner),...

Lysander is a Latinized form of the Greek name Λύσανδρος (Lysandros), derived from the Greek word λύσις meaning "a release, loosening" and ἀνήρ meaning "man" (genitive ἀνδρός). Thus, the name can be interpreted as "relea...

Lysandros is the original Greek form of the name Lysander. Derived from the Greek elements λύσις (lysis) meaning "a release, loosening" and ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man" (genitive ἀνδρός), Lysandros thus signifies "released...

Mabyn, also known as Mabena or Mabon, is a female Cornish saint who lived in the 5th–6th centuries. She is traditionally considered one of the many children of Brychan, the legendary Welsh king and founder of the kingdom...

Mars is a name of Latin origin, derived from the word mas meaning "male" (genitive maris). In Roman mythology, Mars was the god of war, later equated with the Greek god Ares. He was considered the father of Romulus and R...

Marte 2 is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Mars, the Roman god of war. The name derives from Latin Mars, which may be related to mas (genitive maris) meaning 'male'. As a given name, Marte 2 is used primaril...

Māui is a culture hero and trickster figure in Polynesian mythology, celebrated across many Pacific islands. The exact meaning of his name is unknown, but he is a central character in the oral traditions of Hawaii, New Z...

Menander is the Latinized form of the Greek name Μένανδρος (Menandros), derived from either μένω (meno) meaning "to stay, to last" or μένος (menos) meaning "mind, strength, force" combined with ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man"...

Menandros is the Greek form of Menander, a name steeped in classical history and etymology. Derived from the Ancient Greek elements meno (meaning "to stay, to last" or menos meaning "mind, strength, force") combined with...

Meztli is a variant spelling of Metztli, the Nahuatl word for “moon.” In Aztec mythology, Metztli (also rendered Meztli or Metzi) was a deity of the moon, the night, and farmers. The moon god or goddess was an important...

Mirza is a masculine given name and title of Persian origin, meaning "prince." It derives from the Persian word mīrzā, a shortened form of amīrzādeh, which combines the Arabic أمير (ʾamīr, "commander") with the Persian ز...

Nan 2 is a unisex Chinese name written with various characters, including 楠 (nán) meaning "camphor tree" and 男 (nán) meaning "man, son." The name is part of a tradition where phonetically similar characters with positi...

Origin and MeaningNanook is an Inuit name derived from the Inuktitut Nanuq, meaning "polar bear." In Inuit culture, the polar bear holds a prominent place as both a physical and spiritual figure. The name itself has deep...

Nanuk is a masculine name of Inuit origin, functioning as a variant of Nanuq. Like its root form, Nanuk is derived from the Inuktitut word for "polar bear" (nanuq), an animal that holds profound cultural significance acr...

Nanuq is an Inuit given name meaning "polar bear" in the Inuktitut language. In traditional Inuit religion, Nanuq (also spelled Nanook or Nanuk) was regarded as the master of bears—a powerful spirit who determined whethe...

Nikephoros is a Greek masculine given name meaning "carrying victory" or "bringer of victory," derived from the elements nike (victory) and phero (to carry, to bear). In ancient Greek religion, the name was also used as...

Nour is an alternate transcription of the Arabic نور (see Nur), meaning "light." In Islamic tradition, al-Nūr (النور) is one of the 99 names of Allah, the "Light of the heavens and the earth" (Quran 24:35). The name thus...

Nur (also spelled Noor or Nour) is a unisex given name meaning "light" in Arabic, derived from the root n-w-r (ن و ر). In Islamic theology, النور (al-Nūr), "the Light", is one of the 99 names of Allah, emphasizing divine...

Nurlan is a Turkic masculine given name most common in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. It is a variant form of Nūrlan, also serving as an alternate transcription of the Kazakh name. The name combines the Arabic e...

Okoro is an Igbo name that has transitioned from a given name to a common surname. It means "boy, young man" or simply "man" in the Igbo language. It is a shortened form of òkorobị̀à and is particularly prevalent among S...

Osborn is an English masculine given name derived from the Old English elements os meaning "god" and beorn meaning "warrior" or "man". Thus, the name carries the powerful meaning of "divine warrior". During the Anglo-Sax...

Osborne is an English masculine given name derived from a surname, itself a variant of Osborn. The name ultimately traces back to the Old English elements os “god” and beorn “warrior, man.” During the Anglo-Saxon period,...

Osbourne is an English masculine given name, derived from a surname that is a variant of Osborn. The name ultimately traces back to the Old English elements os meaning "god" and beorn meaning "warrior" or "man", giving t...

Yang is a Chinese given name that can be either masculine or feminine, though it is more commonly masculine. The name is written with characters such as 洋 (yáng) meaning "ocean" or 阳 (yáng) meaning "light, sun, male" —...