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1,122Kris is a short form of Danish names such as Kristian and Kristoffer, as well as other names beginning with the element Kris (such as Kristine). It is used as a unisex given name in Danish and English.Etymology and Histo...
Krishna is a central deity in Hinduism, derived from Sanskrit कृष्ण (kṛṣṇa) meaning "black, dark." He is considered the eighth avatar of Vishnu and is also revered as the Supreme God in some traditions. The name reflects...
Kumbukani is a name of Chewa origin, meaning "remember" in the Chewa language. As a verbal name derived from the imperative form of the verb -kumbuk- ("to remember"), it carries the sense of "Remember!" or "Think of this...
Kunley is a Tibetan masculine name meaning "all goodness", composed of the elements ཀུན (kun, "all, every") and ལེགས (legs, "good, well, proper"). It is closely related to the Bhutanese variant Kinley.Etymology and Origi...
Kunzang is a Tibetan masculine given name, but it also has historical importance as the name of a 15th-century prince. The name is derived from two Tibetan elements: kun (ཀུན) meaning "all, every" and bzang (བཟང) meaning...
Kusuma is an Indonesian given name derived from the Sanskrit word kusuma (कुसुम), meaning “flower.” The name is predominantly used in Indonesia, where it can be bestowed upon both boys and girls, making it a unisex name....
Kutemwa is a name of Bemba origin, meaning "be happy." The Bemba people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Zambia, with a significant presence in the northern and central parts of the country. The name reflects a jo...
Etymology and Meaning Kyauta is a given name of Hausa origin, meaning "gift" in the Hausa language. The name reflects a common practice in many cultures of naming children after valued abstract concepts, often expressing...
Kyo is an alternate transcription of the Japanese given name Kyō, which can be written with several kanji characters, each carrying a distinct meaning. The most common kanji choices include 協 (kyō, “unite, cooperate”),...
Kyō is a Japanese gender-neutral name based on the kun'yomi pronunciation of various kanji characters. It is closely related to the more common romanizations Kyo and Kyou. Etymology and Meanings The name derives from the...
Kyou is an alternate transcription of several Japanese kanji characters, most commonly associated with the name Kyō. It is a unisex given name in Japanese, reflecting the diverse meanings contained in its constituent kan...
Kyung is a Korean unisex given name and uncommon surname. As a given name, it is typically a single-syllable name or an element in two-syllable names, and its meaning depends on the hanja used. It is the revised Romaniza...
Lake is a modern English given name derived directly from the English word lake, an inland body of water. The word itself comes from the Latin lacus, meaning "basin" or "body of water." As a name, it belongs to the categ...
Lam is a Vietnamese given name typically used for any gender. It originates from the Sino-Vietnamese character 藍, which is composed of the element lam and carries the meaning "blue, indigo." The name evokes the deep blu...
Lâm is a common Vietnamese surname and occasional given name of Sino-Vietnamese origin. The name derives from the Chinese character 林 (lâm), meaning "forest," reflecting a connection to nature common in East Asian namin...
Lành is a unisex given name of Vietnamese origin. The name means "good, favourable, gentle" in the Vietnamese language, reflecting qualities of kindness and moral rectitude. As a native Vietnamese word (rather than a Sin...
Lavern is a unisex given name of English origin, primarily used as a variant of Laverne. The name Laverne itself comes from a French surname derived from a place name containing the Gaulish word vern meaning "alder." Add...
Layne is a given name and surname of English origin. As a given name, it is a variant of Lane, which itself derives from an English surname meaning "lane, path", originally denoting someone who lived near a lane. Etymolo...
Lebogang is a unisex given name of Tswana origin, primarily used in South Africa and Botswana. It means "be thankful" in the Tswana language, reflecting a common theme in African naming traditions where names express gra...
Lebohang is a Southern African name of Sotho origin, meaning "be thankful" in the Sotho language. It is commonly found in Lesotho and South Africa, among the Sotho-speaking peoples. The name is also used by Tswana speake...
Lee is a unisex given name derived from a surname that originated from the Old English element leah meaning "clearing" or "meadow." The surname was borne by Robert E. Lee (1807-1870), the commanding general of the Confed...
Lei is a unisex Hawaiian name with a rich and deeply symbolic meaning. In the Hawaiian language, the word lei carries several interconnected significances, primarily referring to the traditional lei: a garland or wreath...
Lei is a Chinese unisex name written with a variety of characters, most notably 磊 (lěi) meaning "pile of stones, open, upright" — a character traditionally associated with masculinity — or 蕾 (lěi) meaning "bud", which...
Leith is a unisex given name derived from a Scottish surname, which itself originated from the name of a town (now a district of Edinburgh) located on the Water of Leith. The place name comes from Scottish Gaelic lìte, m...
Lelwani, also spelled Leluwani, is a deity of the underworld in Hittite religion, originating in the Hattic pantheon. The meaning of the name remains unknown. Initially regarded as a male god and addressed as a "king" (H...
Lennie is an English unisex given name, serving primarily as a diminutive of Leonard, and sometimes also used as a feminine form. The name Leonard itself means "brave lion," derived from the Old German elements lewo "lio...
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...
Lennox is a unisex English given name derived from a Scottish surname. The surname itself originates from a district in Scotland called Leamhnachd in Gaelic, which likely means "place of elms." This name has steadily ris...
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...
Léonce is a French unisex given name, the French form of Leontios. The name Leontios is derived from Greek λέοντος (leontos), the genitive case of λέων (leon), meaning "lion". The name thus carries connotations of streng...
Léonide is a French masculine and feminine form of Leonidas, a name steeped in ancient Greek history and legend. The original Greek name, Leonidas, derives from the elements leon, meaning "lion," and the patronymic suffi...
Lesego is a given name of Tswana origin. In the Tswana language, it means "luck" or "blessing", derived from the word sego "blessed". The name reflects a positive connotation, often given to express gratitude or hope for...
Lethabo is a unisex given name of Sotho and Tswana origin, meaning "joy" or "happiness" in both languages. The name reflects the deep cultural value placed on positive emotions and blessings in Southern African communiti...
Lian is a unisex Chinese name, rooted in the rich phonetic and semantic landscape of the Chinese language. It is commonly written with characters such as 莲 (from the element lián), meaning "lotus" or "water lily," a sym...
Lihuén is a Mapuche name derived from the Spanish-influenced spelling variant of Liwen, which in the Mapuche language (Mapudungun) means "morning." The name reflects the cultural adaptation of indigenous terms into Spani...
Lijun is a unisex Chinese given name with diverse character combinations that give it rich layers of meaning. The name is composed of two characters: Li (力, lì) meaning 'power, capability, influence' or Li (丽, lì) mean...
Lim is a Hokkien Chinese form of the surname Lin 1, originating from the Chinese character 林 (lín), meaning "forest." It is also occasionally derived from 琳 (lín), which means "fine jade" or "gem." As a common surname...
Lin 林 is a unisex Chinese name with multiple possible meanings depending on the character used. The most common character, 林 (lín), means "forest" and is also a common Chinese surname. Another possible character, 琳 (l...
Linden is an English given name derived from the surname, which itself originates from the Old High German word linta, meaning "linden tree." The name is of the same linguistic root as Lyndon, a variant that also evokes...
Lindy is a unisex given name, originally used as a masculine name in the United States following the 1927 popularization of the dance called the Lindy Hop, which itself was likely named in honor of aviator Charles Lindbe...
Lior is a modern Hebrew unisex name meaning "my light" (li meaning "for me" and 'or meaning "light"). It is a relatively new coinage that embodies poetic and spiritual imagery rooted in Jewish and Israeli culture. Unlike...
Liraz is a Hebrew unisex name that carries the intimate meaning of "my secret". It is composed of the elements li ("for me") and raz ("secret"), creating a phrase that suggests something hidden but personally cherished....
Liron is a Hebrew gender-neutral given name. It means "my song, my joy" in Hebrew, derived from the elements li "for me" and ron "joy, song". The name thus conveys a personal sense of happiness or melody. Etymology The n...
Liwen is a Mapuche given name meaning "morning." The Mapuche language, known as Mapudungun, is spoken by the Mapuche people, an indigenous group primarily from southern Chile and Argentina. In Mapuche culture, nature-ins...
Ljuba is a Slavic given name with a rich linguistic and cultural heritage. Derived from the Slavic element ľuby meaning "love," or serving as a short form of names beginning with that element, Ljuba exhibits fascinating...
Logan is a unisex given name of Scottish origin, originally derived from a surname that itself came from a place name in Ayrshire, Scotland. The place name is thought to refer to a location near Auchinleck, and its etymo...
Loren is a given name in English that is primarily either a short form of Laurence (masculine) or a variant of Lauren (feminine). Its roots trace back to the Roman cognomen Laurentius, meaning "from Laurentum," an ancien...
Lorin is a given name that serves as a variant of Loren, which in turn can be a short form of Laurence 1 (masculine) or a variant of Lauren (feminine). The name thus ultimately derives from the Roman cognomen Laurentius,...
Lorrin is a masculine given name of English origin, most commonly considered a variant of Loren. Loren itself serves as either a short form of Laurence 1 (the masculine form) or a variant of Lauren (the feminine equivale...
Lubanzi is a name of Xhosa and Zulu origin, derived from the phrase uthando lubanzi, meaning “love is wide.” In the Xhosa and Zulu languages, the word lubanzi translates directly to “it is wide,” and the name carries con...
Lucky is a unisex given name found in English and Hindi usage. It originates from a nickname given to a fortunate or successful person, often reflecting a perceived blessing of luck. In some cases, Lucky is also used as...
Lwandle is a unisex name of Zulu and Xhosa origin, meaning "ocean" in both languages. The name directly references the vast body of water, embodying depth, power, and tranquility. It is also the name of a township in the...
Lwin is a Burmese unisex name, derived from the Burmese word လွင် (lwang), which means "clear, vivid, distinct" in the Burmese language. The name reflects qualities of clarity, brightness, and distinctness, and is common...
Madalitso is a unisex given name from the Chewa language of Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique. It directly translates to "blessings" — often interpreted as a expression of gratitude for divine favor or a prayerful hope for...
Made is a unisex name with Sanskrit origins, derived from मध्य (madhya) meaning "middle." Traditionally, this name is given to the family's second-born child, reflecting a cultural practice of naming children based on bi...
Madhur is a unisex name of Sanskrit origin, where it literally means "sweet" (sweet). The name carries connotations of pleasantness, charm, and endearment, and is commonly used in Hindi-speaking communities. Linguistic B...
Mahinder is a variant of the name Mahendra used by Sikhs, particularly in the Punjab region of India. Etymology and Meaning The name Mahinder derives from the Sanskrit elements mahā, meaning “great,” and Indra, the name...
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...
Mainza is a first name of Tonga origin, used primarily in Southern Africa. The name means "rain" or "rainy season" in the Tonga language, spoken by the Tonga people of Zambia and Zimbabwe. Rain and the rainy season hold...
Maitland is an English given name derived from a surname of Anglo-Norman origin. The surname likely originated as a nickname, from the Anglo-Norman maltalent meaning "bad temper" or "inhospitable." Alternatively, it may...