Names Categorized "sky"

Danguolė is a Lithuanian feminine given name. It is derived from the Lithuanian word dangus, meaning "sky" or "heaven", combined with a diminutive suffix. The name thus carries connotations of ethereal beauty and celesti...

Dara 2 is a unisex name of Khmer origin, meaning "star". It derives from Sanskrit tārā (तारा), which also means "star", and is related to the name Tara 2 used in Nepali. In Khmer, the name is spelled as ដារ៉ា and pronoun...

Dyaus (Vedic Sanskrit: द्यौस्, IAST: Dyáus) is the Rigvedic sky deity and a key figure in Hindu mythology. His name comes from Sanskrit द्यु (dyu) meaning "sky", ultimately rooted in the name of the Proto-Indo-European g...

Dyaus Pita is a Vedic Sanskrit name for the sky god, composed of Dyaus combined with the epithet pitṛ (पितृ), meaning "father." Dyaus Pita corresponds to the Proto-Indo-European concept of *Dyḗus ph₂tḗr ("Daylight-sky Fa...

Enfys is a Welsh feminine name meaning "rainbow." First recorded in the 19th century, it reflects the Welsh tradition of naming children after natural phenomena, a practice that grew in popularity during the Romantic era...

Enheduanna (Sumerian: 𒂗𒃶𒌌𒀭𒈾 Enḫéduanna, fl. c. 2300 BC) is a name derived from the Sumerian phrase En-hedu-anna, consisting of 𒂗 (en) meaning 'lady' or 'high priestess', hedu meaning 'ornament', and the name of the sky g...

Estelita is a Spanish and Portuguese diminutive of Estela, which is itself a variant of Stella. The name ultimately derives from Latin stella, meaning “star.” As such, Estelita carries the same celestial connotation, oft...

Eun-ju is a Korean female given name, often spelled Eun-joo, Un-joo, or Un-ju. It was notably the sixth most popular name for baby girls born in South Korea in 1970. Etymology and Meanings The name Eun-ju is formed from...

Göker is a Turkish masculine given name and surname composed of two distinct elements: gök, meaning "sky" or "heaven" in Turkish, and er, meaning "man," "hero," or "brave." The name thus conveys a poetic sense of a "sky...

Gökhan is a Turkish masculine given name composed of two elements: gök, meaning "sky," and han, a title meaning "ruler" or "leader" (equivalent to the historic title Khan). Together, the name signifies "ruler of the sky"...

Göksu is a Turkish unisex given name derived from the elements gök meaning "sky" or "heaven" and su meaning "water", together signifying "sky water" or "celestial water." It is closely related to the Göksel name, which c...

Göktuğ is a masculine Turkish given name whose literal meaning combines two powerful elements: gök meaning "sky" and tuğ meaning "banner, crest" – together suggesting "sky banner" or "he of the sky's emblem." The name ev...

Haneul is a Korean feminine given name meaning "heaven, sky". Unlike most Korean names, which are composed of two Sino-Korean morphemes written in hanja (Chinese characters), Haneul is an indigenous Korean name (고유어...

Hao is a Chinese masculine name with multiple origins and meanings, depending on the character used to write it. The most common characters include 昊 (hào) meaning 'summer, sky, heaven' and 浩 (hào) meaning 'great, nume...

Heirani is a Tahitian feminine name that embodies natural and celestial beauty. The name is composed of two elements: hei ("crown, garland") and raʻi ("heaven, sky"), meaning "heavenly crown" or "garland of the sky." Thi...

Hodei is a Basque masculine given name that directly translates to "cloud" in the Basque language. This nature-inspired name reflects the deep connection Basque culture has with its natural surroundings, particularly the...

Hōkūlani is a Hawaiian female given name that emerged in the 20th century, reflecting a blending of poetic natural imagery with cultural values. The name is composed of two Hawaiian root words: hōkū, meaning "star", and...

Hong is a unisex Chinese name with multiple meanings, each represented by a different character. The character 虹 (hóng) means "rainbow," conveying beauty and color. The character 红 (hóng) means "red," a color symbolizi...

Hoshiko is a Japanese feminine given name composed of two elements: hoshi meaning "star" and ko meaning "child". The combination yields the meaning "star child". While these kanji (星子) are common, other combinations of...

Ilargi is a feminine Basque name derived directly from the word for "moon" in the Basque language. The name is a compound of hil ("month") and argi ("light"), evoking the moon's role as a celestial source of nocturnal il...

Ilmarinen (pronounced [ˈilmɑrinen]) is a Finnish masculine given name rooted in ancient mythology. Derived from the Finnish word ilma meaning "air", the name belongs to the immortal smith and sky god of Finnish mythology...

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...

Iolana is a Hawaiian feminine name that means "to soar" in the Hawaiian language. The name evokes a sense of freedom, flight, and reaching great heights, making it a poetic and aspirational choice. It is also the name of...

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...

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...

Jaci is a female name of Tupi origin, derived from the Tupi word îaçy meaning "moon." The name reflects the cultural significance of the moon among indigenous Tupi peoples of Brazil, where it was associated with feminini...

Jacira is a feminine given name of Tupi origin, primarily used in Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking regions. It means "honey moon", derived from the Tupi words îaçy "moon" and eíra "honey". The name reflects the poeti...

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...

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...

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...

Kailani is a Hawaiian and English feminine given name. It derives from the Hawaiian elements kai meaning "ocean, sea" and lani meaning "sky, heaven," evoking imagery of the vast natural world. The name has gained popular...

Kaito is a popular masculine Japanese given name, typically composed of two kanji characters with optional meanings. The first element (kai) often derives from 海 (kai) meaning "sea, ocean" or alternatively from other ka...

Kalani is a Hawaiian name that combines the definite article ka ("the") with the root lani, which carries the complex meanings of "heaven", "sky", "royalty", and "majesty". The full meaning is thus often interpreted as "...

Karthik is a Southern Indian variant of the name Kartik, commonly used in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu-speaking communities. Rooted in Sanskrit, the name derives from Kṛttikā, the term for the Pleiades star cluster, whic...

Karthika is a Southern Indian feminine given name used primarily in Malayalam- and Tamil-speaking communities. It is the feminine form of the masculine name Kartik, which itself originates from Sanskrit कृत्तिका (Kṛttikā...

Kshitij is a modern Indian masculine given name, popular particularly in the Hindi- and Marathi-speaking regions. It derives from the Sanskrit word kṣitija (क्षितिज), a compound of kṣiti meaning "earth" and -ja meaning "...

Lani is a Hawaiian given name meaning "sky, heaven, royal, majesty" in the Hawaiian language. As a unisex name (though more common for females, especially in the United States), it derives directly from the Hawaiian word...

Leilani is a Hawaiian given name with roots deeply tied to the language and culture of the islands. The name combines two Hawaiian elements: lei, meaning "flowers," "garland," or "child," and lani, meaning "heaven," "sky...

Leilany is a variant form of Leilani, a Hawaiian name that means “heavenly flowers” or “royal child” – from lei (flowers, lei, child) and lani (heaven, sky, royal, majesty). The spelling -y gives the name a more modern,...

Mahpiya is a Sioux name that finds its origins in the Dakota and Lakota languages, where the word maȟpíya means "cloud, sky". This evocative name connects deeply with the natural world, reflecting the importance of the s...

Mahsa (Persian: مهسا) is a feminine given name of Persian origin, meaning "like the moon" or "moon-like." It is composed of two elements: mah (ماه), the Old Persian word for "moon," and the suffix -sā (ـسا), which convey...

Malani is a modern English feminine name that likely originated as a creative variant of Melanie, blending it with the Hawaiian element lani, meaning "heaven, sky." This element appears in other Hawaiian-influenced names...

Maristela is a feminine given name used in Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking countries. It is a devotional name derived from the title of the Virgin Mary, Stella Maris, Latin for “star of the sea.” The name can be interpr...

Mega is an Indonesian female name that means "cloud". It originates from the Sanskrit word megha (megha), which shares the same meaning. The name reflects the natural world and is part of a broader tradition in Indonesia...

Miku is a Japanese feminine given name with multiple possible origins and meanings depending on the kanji characters used. The name is most commonly written with combinations such as 美空 ("beautiful sky") or 美久 ("beau...

EtymologyMiray is a Turkish feminine name of uncertain origin. It is likely a compound of two elements: the Arabic word أمير (ʾamīr) meaning "commander" or "prince", and the Turkish word ay meaning "moon" or "month". The...

Moeata is a feminine Tahitian name with a poetic meaning drawn directly from the everyday and natural world. The name combines the elements moe, meaning "sleep," and ata, meaning "cloud," so it can be interpreted as “sle...

EtymologyMoerani is a Tahitian name, combining the elements moe meaning "sleep" and raʻi meaning "heaven, sky" or "rain". The name thus conveys a poetic imagery of the sky sleeping or resting, possibly referring to a sta...

Nālani is a Hawaiian given name that carries the poetic meanings of "the heavens" or "the chiefs". The name is formed from two Hawaiian elements: nā, which is the definite article, and lani, meaning "heaven, sky, chief."...

Nefeli is a modern Greek feminine name derived from the ancient Greek mythological figure Nephele. The name Nephele itself comes from the Greek word nephos (νέφος), meaning "cloud." In Greek mythology, Nephele was a clou...

Neifion is the Welsh form of Neptune, the Roman god of freshwater and the sea. The name Neptune itself derives from the Latin Neptūnus, a name of uncertain origin possibly related to the Indo-European root *nebh-, meanin...

Neil is an English, Irish, and Scottish masculine given name, ultimately derived from the Irish name Niall. The origin of Niall is debated: it may stem from the Old Celtic root nītu- meaning "fury, passion" or be related...

Neilina is a feminine form of Neil, primarily used in Scotland. The name Neil itself derives from the Irish name Niall, whose origins are debated. It may come from the old Celtic root *nītu- meaning "fury, passion" or th...

Nephele is a name from Greek mythology, derived from the Greek word nephos meaning "cloud." In legend, Nephele was a cloud nymph created by Zeus from a cloud shaped to resemble his wife Hera, in order to expose the morta...

Neptune is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from Neptunus. The exact meaning of the name is uncertain, but it may be related to the Indo-European root *nebh- meaning "wet, damp, clouds," reflecting its associati...

Neptuno is the Spanish and European Portuguese form of Neptune, the Roman god of the sea. The name is derived from Latin Neptunus, which is of unknown origin but possibly related to the Indo-European root *nebh- meaning...

Neptunus is the Latin form of Neptune, the Roman god of the sea. The name itself is derived from the Latin Neptūnus, whose etymology is uncertain but may be connected to the Indo-European root *nebh- meaning "wet," "damp...

Nettuno is the Italian form of Neptune, the name of the Roman god of the sea. The name traces its roots back to Latin Neptunus, possibly derived from the Indo-European root *nebh- meaning "wet, damp, clouds." In Roman my...

Netuno is a Brazilian Portuguese form of Neptune, ultimately derived via Latin Neptunus. The Latin name is of uncertain etymology, but it is often linked to the Proto-Indo-European root *nebh- meaning “wet, damp, clouds,...

Noelani is a Hawaiian feminine given name, combining the elements noe "mist" and lani "heaven, sky, royal, majesty" to mean "heavenly mist". The name encapsulates the ethereal beauty of the Hawaiian landscape, where mist...