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1,122Temüülen is a Mongolian name meaning "striving, aspiring" in the Mongolian language. It derives from the root temü, which conveys the concept of effort and ambition, reflecting values of determination and resilience in M...
Tendai is a unisex given name of Shona origin, widely used in Zimbabwe and among Shona-speaking communities in southern Africa. The name derives directly from the Shona verb tenda, meaning “to be thankful” or “to thank.”...
Tennyson is a masculine given name derived from an English surname meaning "son of Tenney", where Tenney is a medieval diminutive of the name Denis. The surname and thus the first name originated in medieval England, eme...
Tenzin is a Tibetan given name, widely recognized as one of the names of the current Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso (1935–). The name derives from Tibetan བསྟན་འཛིན (bstan-'dzin), meaning "upholder of teachings" or "holder of...
Tenzing is an alternate transcription of the Tibetan name བསྟན་འཛིན (bstan-'dzin), more commonly romanized as Tenzin. This name, meaning "upholder of teachings", derives from the Tibetan words bstan (teachings) and 'dzin...
Teo is a short form of Teodoro and other names that begin with Teo, such as Teofilo or Mateo. In Georgian, however, Teo is a feminine name and a short form of Teona. It is used across several European languages and cultu...
Terry is a unisex given name of English origin, derived from a medieval English surname. The surname itself came from the Norman French name Thierry, a form of Theodoric, which has Gothic roots. The etymology traces back...
Terry is a unisex English diminutive of Terence or Theresa. Terry functions as an independent given name in English-speaking countries and gained popularity as a short form for both masculine (Terence) and feminine (Ther...
Thabang is a unisex given name used in Tswana-speaking communities of Southern Africa, particularly in Botswana and South Africa. It directly derives from the Tswana verb root that means "be happy", making it a name with...
EtymologyThabiso is a given name commonly used among the
EtymologyThan is a Burmese unisex name that directly translates to "million". It embodies the hope for wealth, abundance, or a life of great fortune. Though sharing its spelling with the English grammatical particle than...
Thando is a unisex given name common in southern Africa, meaning "love" in the Xhosa, Zulu, and Ndebele languages. Derived from the verbal root thanda meaning "to love," Thando is a direct embodiment of affection and war...
Thant (Burmese: သန့်) is a Burmese unisex given name meaning "clean, pure" in the Burmese language. The name is closely associated with the honorific title U, used to address elder males in Burmese culture, as seen in th...
Thatayaone is a unisex given name of Tswana origin, used in Botswana and surrounding regions. The name directly translates to “his strength” in the Tswana language, reflecting a common pattern in Bantu languages where na...
Thato is a unisex name of Sotho and Tswana origin, meaning "will, desire" in these Southern Bantu languages. It is also interpreted as "love" or "God's will." The name reflects cultural values of determination, agency, o...
Theodoar is a Germanic masculine given name composed of the elements theod meaning "people" (Old High German diota, Old Frankish þeoda) and war meaning "aware, cautious". The name thus conveys the sense of "one who is wa...
Thet is a Burmese name meaning "breath, life". It is a unisex name used in Myanmar (Burma), reflecting cultural values associated with vitality and existence. The name carries positive connotations of living force and en...
Thoko is a short form or diminutive of the Chewa name Thokozani.Meaning and OriginThe name Thoko is derived from Thokozani, which means "thank" in Chewa, a Bantu language spoken primarily in Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambiqu...
Thokozani is a name from the Chewa language, spoken in Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique. It means "thank" or "be thankful." As a unisex name, Thokozani is often used to express gratitude, reflecting a cultural emphasis on...
Tinashe is a given name of Shona origin, spoken by the Shona people of Zimbabwe. It is a unisex name, though it is more commonly used for females.The name is composed of three elements: ti meaning "we", na meaning "with"...
Tirta is an Indonesian given name and surname that conveys the meaning of "sacred water" or "place of pilgrimage." The name is derived from the Sanskrit term तīर्थ (tīrtha), a word deeply embedded in Hindu an...
Tivoli is a unisex given name derived from the name of a picturesque Italian town in the Lazio region, famously situated on the Aniene River. The town, known for its ancient Roman villas and scenic beauty, has long been...
Toby is a medieval English diminutive form of Tobias. While Tobias itself was common in England after the Protestant Reformation, Toby emerged as a casual variant, often associated with friendliness and approachability.E...
Tochukwu is a unisex name of Igbo origin, primarily used in Nigeria. It means "praise God" in the Igbo language, derived from the elements to ("praise") and Chukwu ("God"). The name reflects the deep religious and cultur...
Tola is a Cambodian given name that means "October" in the Khmer language. The name derives from the Sanskrit word tula (तुला), which refers to the zodiac sign of Libra, the balance or scales. In Cambodia, month names ar...
Tom 2 is a Hebrew name meaning "the end, innocence, simplicity" from the Hebrew word tom (תּוֹם). It can also serve as an alternate transcription of the name Tam 2, which is derived from the Hebrew word tam (תָּם) meanin...
Tommie is a diminutive of Thomas, sometimes used as a feminine form. Derived from Thomas, the name shares its ultimate Aramaic root meaning "twin"—the Greek form of the Aramaic name Te'oma. As a nickname or shortened for...
Tonalli is a Nahuatl unisex name derived from the concept of "day, warmth of the sun" in the Nahuatl language. The root "tona" acts as a verb meaning "to irradiate or make warm with sun." This name reflects the Mesoameri...
Toprak is a Turkish unisex given name and surname, derived directly from the Turkish word toprak, meaning "soil," "earth," or "land, country." As a common noun, it refers to the ground beneath one's feet, agricultural la...
Tory is a unisex diminutive in English, derived as a short form of Salvatore, Victoria, and other names that contain the same sound (such as Salvador, Victor, or Tori). The name is linked to meanings like "saviour" via S...
Tosin is a unisex name of Yoruba origin, primarily used in Nigeria and among the Yoruba diaspora. It means "worthy of worship" in the Yoruba language. The name is often a shortened form of Oluwatosin, which translates to...
EtymologyTovia is the Hebrew form of Tobiah, also used as a feminine variant of the Tobias name family. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew Ṭoviyya, meaning "Yahweh is good"—a theophoric name combining the elemen...
Tri is an Indonesian given name and a Vietnamese surname. As a given name in Indonesia, it is commonly used for either gender and means "three, third", derived from the Sanskrit element त्रि (tri).Etymology and Cultural...
Etymology and OriginTristen is an English variant of Tristan, the tragic hero of Arthurian legend. Its origin lies in the Celtic name Drustan, a diminutive of Drust, which may mean "noise" or "tumult" in Welsh. In 12th-c...
Tristin is a modern variant of the name Tristan, often used as a unisex name, particularly in English-speaking countries. It can serve as a feminine form of Tristan, as the similar ending to names like Kristin or Erin gi...
Tru is a modern English unisex name, typically considered a variant of True. It can also serve as a short form of names containing the element tru, such as Truman or Trudy. As a variant spelling, Tru offers a streamlined...
Trúc is a Vietnamese unisex name derived from the Sino-Vietnamese character 竹 (trúc), meaning "bamboo". Bamboo holds deep cultural significance in Vietnam, symbolizing resilience, flexibility, and uprightness. It is a r...
True is an English given name derived directly from the English word true, which comes from Old English triewe meaning "loyal, faithful". As a virtue name, it belongs to a category of names that embody positive qualities...
TseringTsering is an alternate transcription of the Tibetan name Tshering, which derives from the Tibetan words ཚེ (tshe) meaning "life" and རིང (ring) meaning "long." Thus, the name means "long life," a cherished concep...
Tshepo is an African unisex given name meaning "hope" in the Sotho and Tswana languages. It is derived from the Sesotho verb tshepa, which also means "hope," reflecting a deep cultural value rooted in optimism and resili...
Tshering is a Tibetan name and surname derived from the elements tshe (ཚེ, meaning "life") and ring (རིང, meaning "long"), thus signifying "long life". The name is deeply rooted in Tibetan culture, where auspicious well-...
Tsubasa is a unisex Japanese given name, most commonly written with the kanji 翼 (tsubasa) meaning "wing." It can also be written with other kanji such as 翔 or 飛翔, or in hiragana as つばさ. The name evokes images of f...
Tsukasa (つかさ, written most commonly with the kanji 司 meaning "director, official" or "boss") is a Japanese given name that can be used for any gender. The name can also be formed with other kanji characters, such as...
Tswb is a Hmong given name meaning "bell". In Hmong culture, names often draw from nature, everyday objects, or qualities, and tswb (phonemically /ʈʂɨ˧/) reflects this tradition by invoking the clear, resonant sound of a...
Tu is a common Chinese given name and surname, written with characters such as 图 (tú) meaning "chart, map" or other characters with similar pronunciations. The name is unisex in usage and is primarily found in China. As...
EtymologyTú is a Vietnamese unisex given name derived from the Sino-Vietnamese element 秀 (tú), which carries meanings such as "luxuriant", "beautiful", "elegant", and "outstanding". The Chinese character 秀 (xiu) has be...
Tulugaq is a unisex given name of Greenlandic and Inuit origin, meaning "raven". In Greenlandic (Kalaallisut), tulugaq is the word for the common raven, a bird that holds significant cultural and mythological importance...
Tumelo is a unisex given name of Sotho and Tswana origin, primarily used in South Africa. It means "faith" (or "believe", "trust") in these Southern Bantu languages, symbolizing optimism, loyalty, and compassion. The nam...
Tumisang is a unisex given name from the Tswana language spoken in Southern Africa, particularly in Botswana and South Africa. The name means "give praise, glorify" — an imperative verb that calls for honor and worship,...
Turan (Persian: توران) is a unisex given name, used predominantly in Azerbaijani and Turkish communities. It derives from the Persian toponym Tūrān, referring to a historical region in Central Asia originally inhabited b...
Tylar is a modern English variant of the name Tyler. Its origin traces back to the English surname Tyler, which derives from the Old English word tigele meaning "tile," referring to a tiler of roofs — a roofing professio...
Etymology and Cultural SignificanceUche is a name of Igbo origin, meaning "mind, sense, intention, or will" in the Igbo language. It reflects a profound cultural value placed on thoughtfulness, purposefulness, and discer...
Uchenna is a given name of Igbo origin, predominantly used in southeastern Nigeria. The name derives from the Igbo phrase uche nna, meaning "wisdom of the father" or "sense of the father", where “father” can refer to a b...
Udo is a unisex first name of Igbo origin, meaning "peace" in the Igbo language. The name embodies a core value in Igbo culture, where peace is cherished as a foundation for community and harmony. Udo is typically given...
Uduak is a given name of Efik and Ibibio origin, meaning "will" or "desire". It is derived from the Ibibio language, where the word conveys a strong sense of determination or wish. The name is often used as a standalone...
Uduakobong is a unisex name of Ibibio origin, spoken by the Ibibio people in southeastern Nigeria. The name derives from the Ibibio language and carries the profound meaning "God's will." In Ibibio culture, names often r...
Ufuoma is a unisex given name of Urhobo and Isoko origin, meaning "peace of mind" or simply "peace" in the Urhobo language (a Niger-Congo language spoken in the Niger Delta region). It reflects the value placed on person...
Ugo is an Igbo name meaning "eagle". It serves both as an independent given name and as a short form of longer names that begin with the element ugo, such as Ugochukwu, meaning "eagle of God." The eagle is a prominent sy...
Ujarak is a Greenlandic name drawn directly from Kalaallisut, the official language of Greenland. It literally translates to "stone" — a concise word that evokes the island's ancient, rocky landscape shaped by ice and vo...
Uli is a diminutive of the German names Ulrich or Ulrike. It is a unisex short form commonly used in German-speaking countries, often as a nickname rather than a formal given name. Etymology Uli derives from Ulrich, whic...