Names Categorized "virtues"

Eastmund is an Old English masculine given name. It is an older form of Esmond, deriving from the Old English elements ēast (“east”) and mund (“protection” or “protector”). Thus, the name may be interpreted as “east prot...

Ebele is a unisex given name of Igbo origin meaning "mercy, kindness, or virtue." It functions as a variant of the name Ebere, which carries the same core meaning. Both names share the Igbo root that emphasizes compassio...

EtymologyEbere is a unisex name of Igbo origin, widely used in Nigeria. It derives from the Igbo word ebere, meaning "mercy, kindness, or compassion." In Igbo culture, names often reflect virtues or circumstances, and Eb...

Ebrar is a Turkish feminine form of the Arabic name Abrar, which means "virtuous" or "pious" in Arabic. The name carries strong spiritual connotations, reflecting qualities of moral integrity and devotion. While Abrar is...

Eda is a Turkish feminine given name meaning "behaviour, style, demeanour". It reflects the cultural emphasis in Turkish naming traditions on personal qualities and character traits. As a name that describes a manner of...

Edanur is a feminine Turkish given name formed by combining the name Eda with the Arabic word nur (نور), meaning "light." The first element, Eda, comes from Turkish and denotes "behaviour, style, or demeanour," suggestin...

Edel is an Irish feminine given name, pronounced [ˈeːdʲɛl]. In Ireland, it is primarily given in honor of the lay missionary Edel Quinn (1907–1944), whose own name was inspired by the edelweiss flower. The word "edelweis...

Edeltraud is a German feminine given name meaning "noble strength", derived from the Old High German elements adal "noble" and drud "strength". The name is most commonly found in German-speaking countries and has a rich...

Edeltraut is a German feminine given name, a variant of Edeltraud. Meaning "noble strength," it derives from the Old High German elements adal "noble" and drud "strength." The name is closely connected to the 7th-century...

Edi is a Javanese variant of Adi. The root name Adi derives from Sanskrit ādi (आदि), meaning "first" or "prime", and in Javanese it also carries the meanings "beautiful", "good", and "valuable". As a variant, Edi retains...

Edlira is an Albanian feminine given name derived from the Albanian adjective dëlirë, meaning "pure" or "clean". The name embodies the concept of purity and clarity, reflecting a virtue valued in Albanian culture.The nam...

Effimia is the modern Greek form of the ancient name Euphemia, combining the Greek elements eu (“good”) and phemi (“to speak, to declare”), thus meaning “to use words of good omen” or simply “well-spoken.” History and Or...

Egilhard is an old Germanic name composed of the elements agil meaning "edge, blade" and hart meaning "hard, firm, brave, hardy". The name thus originally denoted a warrior with a sharp and sturdy blade, reflecting the m...

Eir is a Norse feminine name meaning mercy in Old Norse. In Norse mythology, Eir (Old Norse pronunciation: [ˈɛir]) is a goddess or valkyrie associated with medical skill and healing. She is attested in the Poetic Edda, c...

Eireen is an English variant of the name Irene, ultimately derived from the Greek goddess Eirene, who personified peace. The Greek word εἰρήνη (eirene) means "peace."In Greek mythology, Eirene was one of the Horai, the g...

Ekkehard is a German given name with ancient Germanic origins. It derives from the Old High German elements ekka "edge, blade" (often connoting a sword) and hart "hard, firm, brave, hardy". The name thus conveys the mean...

EtymologyEkwueme is an Igbo name that literally combines the words ekwu ("one says") and eme ("one does"). The name thus carries the meaning "one says, one does," signifying a person who is truthful and consistent in the...

EtymologyElhanan is a name of Hebrew origin appearing in the Old Testament, meaning "God is gracious." It is composed of the elements ʾēl ("God") and ḥānan ("to be gracious"). This structure aligns with the widespread Se...

Elisedd is a masculine name of Old Welsh origin. It is derived from the Welsh word elus, meaning "kind" or "benevolent". The name was borne by two kings of the medieval Kingdom of Powys in Wales.EtymologyThe name Elisedd...

Elpida is a modern Greek female given name derived directly from the ancient Greek word elpis, meaning "hope." It serves as the everyday vernacular form of the classical name Elpis, which in Greek mythology was the perso...

Elpídio is the Portuguese form of Elpidius, a name of Greek origin with a deeply inspiring meaning.Etymology and OriginThe name ultimately derives from the Greek name Ἐλπίδιος (Elpidios), which is based on the word ἐλπίς...

Elpidio is the Italian and Spanish form of Elpidius, a Latinized name derived from the Greek Elpidios, which comes from the Greek word elpis meaning "hope." This etymological root connects the name to a legacy of optimis...

Elpidios is the Greek form of the Latinized name Elpidius, which itself derives from the Greek word ἐλπίς (elpis), meaning "hope." The name thus carries a deeply optimistic and virtuous connotation, reflecting a quality...

Elpidius is the Latinized form of the Greek name Ἐλπίδιος (Elpidios), which derives from the Greek word ἐλπίς (elpis), meaning "hope". As such, the name carries a profound symbolic resonance, evoking themes of expectatio...

Elpis is a feminine name of Greek origin, meaning "hope". In Greek mythology, Elpis was the personification of hope. She is most famously associated with the story of Pandora, the first mortal woman created by the gods....

Eman is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Iman (إيمان), which means "faith" in Arabic. Derived from the Arabic root أمن (ʾamuna) meaning "to be faithful," the name carries deep spiritual significance, particu...

Etymology Emem is a given name of Ibibio origin, used natively by the Ibibio people of southeastern Nigeria. The name directly translates to "peace" in the Ibibio language, reflecting a deeply valued concept in the cultu...

Emer is a figure from Irish mythology, best known as the wife of the legendary hero Cúchulainn. Her name, of uncertain meaning, appears in Old Irish as Emer and in modern Irish forms such as Éimhear and Eimear.Etymology...

Emin is a Turkish, Azerbaijani, and Bosnian masculine given name, derived as a form of Amin. The root name Amin comes from Arabic ʾamīn, meaning "truthful" or "trustworthy." This name is popular among Bosniaks in the Bal...

Emmett is a unisex given name primarily used for males, and is also used as a surname. It originates as an English surname that was derived from a diminutive of the feminine given name Emma. While this etymological conne...

Endang is an Indonesian female name that means "ascetic woman, hermitess" in Indonesian. The name reflects values of spirituality and discipline, common in cultures influenced by Hindu-Buddhist and Islamic traditions.Ety...

Engrácia is the Portuguese form of Engracia, which itself derives from the Late Roman name Engratia. The root Engratia comes from the Latin meaning "in (a state of) grace", conveying a sense of divine favor or blessednes...

Engracia is the Spanish form of the Late Roman name Engratia, whjch was derived from Latin gratia meaning "grace." The name literally means "in (a state of) grace" and carries strong Christian connotations of divine favo...

Engratia is a Late Latin female name meaning "in (a state of) grace," derived from the Latin word gratia meaning "grace." The name is most notably associated with a 4th-century Christian saint and martyr venerated in Spa...

Enlai is a Chinese given name, famously borne by Zhou Enlai (1898–1976), the first Premier of the People's Republic of China. The name is composed of two Chinese characters: ēn (恩), meaning "kindness, mercy, charity," a...

Enoch is a biblical figure of profound significance in Jewish and Christian traditions. The name is traditionally associated with dedication, from the Old Testament Hebrew name Ḥanoḵ (חֲנוֹך), meaning "dedicated." In the...

Etymology and MeaningEnora is a feminine given name used primarily in Breton and French contexts. The Breton form likely derives from the name Honoria (the feminine form of Honorius, a Late Latin name meaning 'honour, es...

Eòin is the Scottish Gaelic form of Iohannes (see John), used in the Bible. Derived from Old Irish Iohain, Eòin ultimately traces back to Latin Iōannēs, Greek Ἰωάννης (Ioannes), and Hebrew יוֹחָנָן (Yoḥanan), meaning "Ya...

Epaphroditos is an Ancient Greek name meaning "lovely, charming", derived from the Greek preposition ἐπί meaning "on" and the name of the Greek love goddess Aphrodite. The name suggests a person associated with or belove...

Erdem is a Turkish masculine given name meaning "virtue." The name derives directly from the Turkish noun erdem, which signifies moral excellence, righteousness, and integrity. In Turkish culture, the name Erdem reflects...

Erdoğan is a Turkish masculine given name and surname, composed of the elements er meaning "man, hero, brave" and doğan meaning "falcon". Thus, the name literally translates to "brave falcon" or "hero falcon", evoking st...

Erkan is a common Turkish given name for males, composed of two elements: er meaning "man, hero, brave," and kan which can mean either "blood" or be derived from han meaning "khan, leader." Thus, the name is often interp...

Ernest is a masculine given name with roots in Old High German ernust, meaning "serious" or "earnest." It entered the English lexicon through the German House of Hanover when they acceded to the British throne in the 18t...

Etymology & OriginEskarne is a Basque feminine name that means "mercy". It was coined in 1910 by the Basque nationalist and writer Sabino Arana as a direct equivalent of the Spanish name Mercedes, which itself derives fr...

Esmond is an English given name derived from the Old English elements est meaning "grace" and mund meaning "protection". This masculine name was a compound typical of Anglo-Saxon naming traditions, which often combined a...

Esmund is a variant of Esmond, an Old English given name. The name Esmond derives from the elements est ('grace') and mund ('protection'), giving it a meaning like 'grace protection'. This type of compound name was commo...

Esperança is the Portuguese and Catalan cognate of Esperanza, meaning 'hope' in English. Both names trace their origin to the Late Latin name Sperantia, itself derived from the Latin verb spero meaning 'to hope'. Esperan...

Espérance is the French cognate of Esperanza, ultimately derived from the Latin name Sperantia (cognate), itself from spero meaning "to hope." The name carries the virtue meaning of "hope" and is currently most common in...

Esperanta is a feminine name derived from the Esperanto word esperanta, meaning "hoping." It is closely linked to the constructed international language Esperanto, created by L. L. Zamenhof in 1887. The language its...

Esperanza is a Spanish feminine given name derived from the Late Latin name Sperantia, ultimately from the Latin verb spero meaning "to hope." Directly translating to "hope" in Spanish, the name embodies a positive, aspi...

Euclid is an Ancient Greek name, best known as the name of the celebrated mathematician often called the "father of geometry." The name is derived from the Greek Εὐκλείδης (Eukleides), which combines the elements eu (mea...

Eudora is a feminine given name of Greek origin, meaning "good gift" from the elements εὖ (eu) meaning "good" and δῶρον (doron) meaning "gift". In Greek mythology, Eudora was the name of a nymph, one of the Hyades, who w...

Eudoxia is a Greek feminine name derived from the Greek word εὐδοξία (eudoxia), meaning "good repute, good judgement". It is composed of the elements eu, meaning "good," and doxa, meaning "notion, reputation, honour." Th...

Eudoxos is an Ancient Greek masculine name, most famously borne by the 4th-century BC mathematician and astronomer Eudoxos of Knidos. The name derives from the Greek word εὔδοξος (eudoxos), meaning "of good repute, honou...

Eufêmia is the Brazilian Portuguese standard spelling of Eufémia, the Portuguese form of Euphemia. The name Euphemia derives from the Greek εὐφημέω (euphemeo), a verb meaning "to use words of good omen," which itself com...

Eufemia is the Italian and Spanish form of Euphemia, a name of Greek origin meaning "to use words of good omen." Derived from the Greek verb euphemeo (εὐφημέω), itself composed of eu meaning "good" and phemi meaning "to...

Eugene is the English form of Eugenius, the Latin form of the Greek name Εὐγένιος (Eugenios), which derived from the Greek word εὐγενής (eugenes) meaning 'well born'. It is composed of the elements εὖ (eu) meaning 'good'...

Eugenio is the Italian and Spanish form of Eugene. It derives from the Latin Eugenius, which itself comes from the Greek name Eugenios (Εὐγένιος), meaning "well born"—a combination of the elements εὖ (eu, "good") and γεν...

Euhemeros is the direct Ancient Greek form of the name Euhemerus. The name derives from the Greek elements eu meaning "good" and hemera meaning "day", giving it the overall sense of "happy, prosperous" or literally "good...

Euhemerus is the Latinized form of the Greek name Εὐήμερος (Euemeros), which means "good day, happy, prosperous" — derived from the elements eu meaning "good" and hemera meaning "day". This name was borne by a 4th-centur...