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192Ādams is the Latvian form of Adam, a name of profound religious and cultural significance. In Latvian, Ādams is used both as a given name and as the biblical figure's name. The name was first recorded in Latvia in 1522,...
Ādolfs is the Latvian form of Adolf, a name of Old German origin. The root name Adolf derives from Adalwolf, composed of the elements adal meaning "noble" and wolf, thus carrying the meaning "noble wolf." This name was h...
Adrians is a Latvian masculine given name, a variant of Adrian. The name ultimately derives from the Roman cognomen Hadrianus, meaning "from Hadria" — a town in northern Italy (modern Adria) that gave its name to the Adr...
Aigars is a Latvian masculine given name, probably derived from a Livonian name that was a cognate of Aigar. The root name Aigar itself possibly traces back to the Finnic root aika, meaning "time" (Estonian aeg). This co...
Ainārs is a Latvian masculine given name, derived from the Latvian word aina meaning "scene, sight". The name encapsulates the idea of a vista or visual experience, reflecting Latvia's rich natural landscapes and the cul...
Aivars is a Latvian masculine given name, the native form of Ivar and ultimately a variant of Ivor. Its name day in Latvia is celebrated on 29 January.Etymology and OriginsThe name is derived from the Old Norse name Ívar...
Alberts is a Latvian masculine given name, a cognate of Albert. It derives from the Germanic name Adalbert, composed of the elements adal "noble" and beraht "bright", thus meaning "noble and bright". The name was introdu...
Aleksandrs is the Latvian form of ⟨a href="/name/alexander" class="ngl">Alexander. The name has a long and prestigious history, rooted in the Greek name ⟨i>Alexandros (⟨i>Ἀλέξανδρος), meaning “defending men,” from Greek...
Aleksejs is the Latvian form of the Russian name Aleksey, which itself derives from the Latin Alexius, ultimately tracing back to the Greek name Alexis. The root meaning comes from the Greek verb ἀλέξω (alexo), meaning "...
Alekss is a Latvian short form of the name Alex, which is itself a diminutive of Alexander. In Latvia, names derived from Alexander are common, and Alekss serves as a modern, concise variant used predominantly among youn...
Alfrēds is the Latvian form of the name Alfred, which itself derives from the Old English name Ælfræd, composed of the elements ælf ("elf") and ræd ("counsel, advice"). The name thus carries the meaning of "elf counsel."...
Etymology and OriginsAlvis is a given name of Old Norse origin, derived from Alvíss, meaning "all wise". The name connects to the element al- ("all") and víss ("wise"). As a Latvian name, it was first recorded in the ear...
Anatolijs is the Latvian form of the name Anatolius, ultimately derived from the Greek name Anatolios, which comes from the Greek word ἀνατολή (anatole), meaning "sunrise." The name thus evokes imagery of dawn and new be...
Andis is a masculine given name used in Latvia. It is a variant of Andrejs, the Latvian form of Andrew. While the modern Latvian name is derived from the Greek Andreas, meaning "manly" or "masculine" — ultimately from an...
Andrejs is the Latvian form of the name Andrew, itself derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning "manly" or "masculine," from the Greek word andreios, a derivative of aner ("man"). This name has deep roots in Christia...
Andris is a Latvian masculine given name and a Hungarian diminutive of Andrew. In Latvian, Andris is used as a full formal name, while in Hungarian it serves as a familiar, shortened form of András (the Hungarian equival...
Etymology and Historical Roots Antons is a masculine given name predominantly used in Latvia, though it also has usage in Denmark, Greenland, and Sweden. It is derived as a short form of Antonius, a Roman family name of...
Ārijs is a Latvian masculine given name, primarily a form of Arius. The name Arius itself derives from Latin, Latinizing the Greek name Areios, which in turn is linked to Ares, the Greek god of war. Ares' name may come f...
Armands is a Latvian masculine given name, serving as the local form of Armand, itself a French and Catalan derivative of Herman. The ultimate root of the name is the Old Germanic elements heri “army” and man “person, ma...
Arnis is a Latvian masculine given name, originally a short form of Arnolds, though it is now used as an independent name. Like many Latvian names, it falls into the category of endearing shortenings of longer Germanic-d...
Arnolds is the Latvian form of Arnold, a name stemming from the Old German Arenaldo and ultimately the Proto-Germanic elements arna- 'eagle' and wald 'power'. First recorded in Latvia in 1590, Arnolds has been a part of...
Ārons is the Latvian form of Aaron. The name Aaron derives from the Hebrew אַהֲרֹן (ʾAharon), which is most likely of unknown Egyptian origin, though some theories propose a Hebrew etymology meaning "high mountain" or "e...
Artis is a Latvian masculine given name, most likely a variant or short form of the name Artūrs, which itself is the Latvian form of Arthur.Etymology and HistoryThe name Arthur has uncertain origins, possibly from the Ce...
Artjoms is a Latvian form of Artyom, a name widely used across Eastern Europe. Artyom itself derives from the Russian form of Artemios, which in turn comes from the name of the ancient Greek goddess Artemis. The name's l...
Arturs is a Latvian given name, the Latvian form of Arthur. While the name Arthur itself has uncertain origins—possibly from the Celtic elements for bear (artos) and man (wiros) or the Roman family name Artorius—Arturs d...
Artūrs is a Latvian variant of the name Arthur. As a modern Latvian given name, it reflects the country's adoption and adaptation of a name deeply rooted in Celtic and Arthurian legend. Arthur's etymology is debated; it...
Arvīds is the Latvian form of Arvid, a name with deep roots in Old Norse tradition. The name Arvid ultimately derives from the Old Norse Arnviðr, composed of the elements ǫrn "eagle" and viðr "tree". Thus, Arvīds carries...
Augusts is a Latvian masculine given name, a cognate of the name August and ultimately derived from the Roman title Augustus. The name entered Latvian through Germanic and Slavic influence, becoming established as a trad...
Bendiks is a Latvian given name and surname, derived as a local form of Benedict. The name Benedict originates from the Late Latin Benedictus, meaning "blessed." In Latvian, Bendiks reflects the adaptation of this widely...
Boriss is a Latvian masculine given name, representing the Latvian form of Boris.Etymology & HistoryThe name Boris, from which Boriss derives, has a complex etymology rooted in Bulgar Turkic origins. It is recorded in hi...
Broņislavs is the Latvian form of the Slavic name Bronisław. It has roots in the Proto-Slavic elements *bornъ*, meaning “protection” or “battle,” and *slava*, meaning “glory,” thus conveying the sense of “protector of gl...
Bruno is a given name and surname of Germanic, Italian, French, and other European origins. It is derived from the Old German element brunna meaning "armour, protection" (Proto-Germanic brunjǭ) or brun meaning "brown" (P...
Dainis is a masculine Latvian given name, essentially the male counterpart of the feminine name Daina. While Daina is derived from the Latvian and Lithuanian word meaning "song", Dainis as its masculine form carries the...
Daniels is a masculine given name primarily used in Latvia, originating as a Latvian form of the biblical name Daniel.EtymologyThe name derives from the Hebrew Daniyyel, meaning "God is my judge", composed of the roots d...
Daniils is the Latvian form of Daniil, a name derived from the biblical Daniel. In Latvia, Daniils is a relatively uncommon masculine given name, reflecting the country's Christian and Baltic naming traditions.Etymology...
Dāvids is the Latvian form of David, a name with deep biblical roots. The name David originates from the Hebrew דָּוִד (Dawiḏ), which is derived from the element דּוֹד (doḏ), meaning "beloved" or "uncle." This etymology...
Dāvis is a Latvian masculine given name, a contracted form of Dāvids, which itself is the Latvian equivalent of David. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew Dawiḏ, linked to the root doḏ meaning "beloved" or "uncle...
Deivids is the Latvian form of David, influenced by English pronunciation. This adaptation reflects how Latvian language speakers have localized the historically widespread biblical name.EtymologyDavid ultimately derives...
Deniss is a spelling variant of the masculine given name Denis, used in Latvia according to the Latvian law on personal names. It is also the Estonian transliteration of the name Denis. The name Denis itself originates f...
Dmitrijs is the Latvian form of Dmitriy, a Russian name derived from the Greek Demetrios, itself from the goddess Demeter 1. First recorded as a given name among ethnic Latvians in the late 19th century, Dmitrijs primari...
Dominiks is the Latvian form of Dominic, derived from the Late Latin name Dominicus meaning "of the Lord". The name has deep Christian roots, traditionally given to children born on a Sunday. It gained prominence through...
Donāts is the Latvian form of Donato, itself derived from the Late Latin name Donatus meaning “given.” This interpretation often carried a Christian sense of being “given by God” or “divinely bestowed,” leading to the na...
EtymologyDzidris is a Latvian masculine given name, derived from the female name Dzidra. Dzidra itself originates from the Latvian word dzidrs, meaning "clear" or "transparent." This semantic root evokes qualities such a...
EtymologyDzintars is a Latvian masculine given name that means "amber." The word dzintars is the Latvian term for amber, the fossilized tree resin that has been a treasured commodity in the Baltic region for millennia. A...
Edgars is a Latvian masculine given name, directly derived as the Latvian cognate of Edgar. The name entered Latvian usage through cultural and linguistic adaptation, preserving the essential sound and structure of the o...
Edijs is a Latvian masculine given name, commonly used as a diminutive form of longer names such as Edgars, Eduards, Edmunds, and Edvīns. Etymology The name Edijs ultimately traces back to Old English roots through its p...
Edmunds is the Latvian form of the name Edmund. In Latvian, it is a masculine given name that directly adapts the Old English root, maintaining the core meaning while fitting the Latvian phonetic and grammatical system....
Etymology and OriginEduards is the Latvian form of the English name Edward. Edward itself is derived from the Old English elements ead 'wealth, fortune' and weard 'guard', giving it the meaning 'rich guard'. The name was...
Edvards is a Latvian variant form of Edward. The name entered Latvian usage in the late 19th century, likely borrowed from English or German (via the spelling Eduards). In Latvian, the spelling "Edvards" reflects a phone...
Edvīns is a Latvian masculine given name, derived as the Latvian form of Edwin. Edwin itself originates from the Old English elements ead meaning "wealth, fortune" and wine meaning "friend," thus signifying "rich friend....
Egils is the Latvian form of Egil, itself a variant of the Old Norse name Egill. This name, rooted in the etymological element agi meaning "awe, fear," belongs to a widespread Germanic naming tradition that also includes...
Einārs is a Latvian masculine given name, the local form of Einar. The name originates from the Old Norse Einarr, which is composed of the elements einn meaning "one, alone" and herr meaning "army, warrior." This combina...
Eižens is a Latvian masculine given name, the Latvian form of Eugene. It ultimately derives from the Greek name Eugenios Εὐγένιος, composed of the elements eu meaning "good" and genes meaning "born," giving the meaning "...
Elmārs is a Latvian masculine given name, the local form of Elmar. It is recorded in Latvia as early as 1889 and remains in use today, with 1790 bearers as of 2010 according to the Population Register of Latvia.Breaking...
Emīls is the Latvian form of Emil, which itself derives from the Roman family name Aemilius, ultimately from Latin aemulus meaning "rival." As a Baltic adaptation, Emīls follows standard Latvian transliteration patterns,...
Ēriks is the Latvian form of Eric, itself derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr, meaning "ever ruler" (from elements ei "ever, always" and ríkr "ruler, king"). This name entered Latvia through cultural and historical ti...
Ernests is a Latvian masculine given name, the local form of the pan-European name Ernest. The name Ernest ultimately derives from the Old High German element ernust, meaning "serious" or "earnest." In Latvia, Ernests fo...
Ervīns is the Latvian form of the German name Erwin, derived from the Old German name Hariwini, composed of the elements heri “army” and wini “friend”. The name may have also merged with Eberwin, which incorporates the e...
Ēvalds is the Latvian form of Ewald. This masculine given name is established within the Latvian naming tradition, historically bearing foreign Germanic influence processed through local phonetic and orthographic norms.E...
Everts is a Latvian masculine given name, serving as the indigenous form of Evert. This local adaptation reflects the broader pattern of Germanic-origin names being tailored to Latvian phonology and morphology. While rar...