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30,235Elvin is a masculine given name that originated as a variant of Alvin. The name Alvin itself is derived from medieval forms of Old English names such as Ælfwine, Æðelwine, or Ealdwine, gaining renewed popularity in the 1...
EtymologyElvin is a masculine Azerbaijani given name whose exact meaning is uncertain. It has been suggested that the name may be derived in part from the Azerbaijani element el, meaning "country, society". This could im...
Elvina is a feminine given name that originated as a variant of Alvina. The name Alvina itself is the feminine form of Alvin, which has a rich linguistic heritage reaching back to Old English and Old Norse roots. The ult...
Elvio is the Italian and Spanish form of Helvius, an ancient Roman cognomen. The name Helvius is believed to derive from Latin helvus meaning "honey-yellow" or "blond", or alternatively from the name of the Helvii, a Cel...
Elvīra is the Latvian form of Elvira, a name of Visigothic origin that entered Latvian through Spanish influence. In Latvia, it has been in use since at least the 19th century, with the first recorded instance as a given...
Etymology & OriginsElvira is the Spanish form of a Visigothic name first recorded in the 10th century in medieval Spain, appearing in older forms such as Geloyra or Giluira. The etymology remains uncertain, but it is tho...
Elvire is the French form of Elvira.Etymology and OriginLike its Spanish counterpart, Elvire derives from a Visigothic name, possibly Geloyra or Giluira, recorded from the 10th century. The name is of uncertain meaning b...
Elvis is a given name of uncertain origin. It is possibly a derivative of the English names Alvis or Elwin. Alternatively, and more likely, it originates from the rare surname Elvis, a variant of Elwes, which is ultimate...
Elvy is a Swedish female given name, originally a short form of Elvira. In Sweden, it has been used as an independent name since the early 20th century. The root name Elvira ultimately derives from a Visigothic name, pos...
Elwin is a masculine given name of English origin, primarily used as a variant of Alvin. The name Alvin itself derives from medieval forms of several Old English names, including Ælfwine (composed of the elements ælf mea...
Elwira is the Polish, Tatar, and Bashkir form of Elvira, a name with deep roots in medieval Iberian royalty and Gothic linguistic heritage. The name Elvira derives from the Visigothic name recorded in 10th-century Spain...
Elwood is an English surname and given name with multiple possible origins. It can be derived from a place name meaning "elder tree forest" in Old English, from elements ellern (elder tree) and wudu (wood). Alternatively...
Elwyn is a masculine given name of English origin, primarily used as a variant of Alvin. The name Alvin itself derives from a medieval form of several Old English names, most notably Ælfwine, but also Æðelwine and Ealdwi...
Elxan is a Azerbaijani masculine given name formed by combining the Turkish-derived element el, meaning "country, society" (from el), with the title khan, meaning "ruler, leader". The name thus carries the significance o...
Ely is an English given name, typically considered a short form or variant of Eli. While Eli originally derives from Hebrew, where it means "ascension" and is associated with the biblical high priest who mentored Samuel,...
Elya is a French variant of Élia. Élia itself can be either a French form of the Ancient Roman name Aelia or a feminine form of Élie (the French form of Elijah). The root of the name is the Roman family name Aelius, whic...
'Elyaqim is the Biblical Hebrew original form of the name Eliakim. In the Hebrew Bible, 'Elyaqim appears as the name of a key figure during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah, whose name is rooted in Hezekiah meaning "Y...
Elyo is a modern French variant of Élio, a name rooted in classical antiquity.EtymologyThe name ultimately traces back to the Roman family name Aelius, whose etymology is uncertain. A traditional association connects it...
'Elyo'enai is a name found in the Hebrew Bible, representing the Biblical Hebrew form of the more widely known name Elioenai. The name is deeply rooted in the theophoric tradition of ancient Israel, where names often inc...
Elyse is a feminine given name in English, primarily used as a diminutive of Elizabeth. It originated as a rare spelling variant of Elise, itself a short form of Elizabeth. The name gained popularity in the early 1980s d...
Elysia is a modern feminine given name derived from Elysium, the name of the realm of the afterlife in Greek and Roman mythology. In classical literature, Elysium (also called the Elysian Fields) was a paradise reserved...
Elyzabeth is a variant spelling of the classic name Elizabeth, primarily used in English-speaking contexts. The name Elizabeth has deep biblical and historical roots, originating from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "m...
Elza is a feminine given name used in Portuguese, Latvian, Hungarian and Georgian, functioning as a local form of Elsa. Ultimately, Elza derives from the biblical name Elisabeth (Hebrew Elisheva, meaning "God is my oath"...
Elžbieta is the Lithuanian form of Elizabeth, one of the most enduring and widely used names in the Western world. The biblical name Elizabeth originates from the Hebrew ʾElishevaʿ, which means "my God is an oath"—a comp...
Elżbieta is the Polish form of Elizabeth, derived from the Greek Ἐλισάβετ (Elisabet) and ultimately from the Hebrew אֱלִישֶׁבַע (ʾElishevaʿ), meaning "my God is an oath." The name is composed of the elements ʾel (God) an...
Elzė is a Lithuanian short form of Elžbieta, itself the Lithuanian equivalent of Elizabeth. The broader name Elizabeth originates from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "my God is an oath," derived from the elements ʾel...
Em is an English diminutive, serving as a short form of classic feminine given names Emily or Emma. This versatile abbreviation has been used affectionately since at least the 19th century, appearing in literature and ev...
Ema is a feminine given name used in various languages, including Georgian, Bosnian, Croatian, Czech, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Portuguese, Slovak, Slovene, and Spanish. It is a form of the name Emma, which itself originat...
Ema is a Japanese feminine given name, composed of two kanji characters with specific meanings and a variety of possible combinations. The first element can be 恵 (e) meaning "favour, benefit" or 江 (e) meaning "bay, inl...
Emad is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Imad (عماد), which means "support" or "pillar" in Arabic. The name is derived from the Arabic root ʿamada meaning "to support," and it carries connotations of trust,...
Emalee is a feminine variant of the name Emily, primarily used in English-speaking countries. Like other phonetic spellings such as Emely and Emilee, Emalee arose as a creative respelling to give the classic name a disti...
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...
Emanoil is a Romanian given name, the Emmanuel. Etymology The name derives from the Hebrew ʿImmanuʾel (עִמָּנוּאֵל), meaning "God is with us," from the roots ʿim (עִם, "with") and ʾel (אֵל, "God"). In the Old Testament (...
Emánuel is the Hungarian form of Emmanuel, a name with deep biblical roots. It derives from the Hebrew name עִמָּנוּאֵל (ʿImmanuʾel), meaning "God is with us," composed of the elements ʿim ("with") and ʾel ("God"). In th...
Emanuel is a masculine given name used in numerous European languages, including Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Norwegian, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, and Swedish. It is a form of Emmanuel, which itself derives from...
Emanuela is a feminine given name that serves as the Italian, Portuguese, and Romanian feminine form of Emmanuel. The name Emmanuel ultimately derives from the Hebrew עִמָּנוּאֵל (ʿImmanuʾel), meaning "God is with us," a...
Emanuele is a masculine given name that serves as the Italian form of Emmanuel. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew name עִמָּנוּאֵל (ʿImmanuʾel), meaning "God is with us," from the elements ʿim ("with") and ʾel...
EtymologyEmanuil is the Bulgarian form of Emmanuel. The root name Emmanuel ultimately derives from the Hebrew עִמָּנוּאֵל (ʿImmanuʾel), meaning “God is with us,” composed of the elements עִם (ʿim) meaning “with” and אֵל...
Ember is a modern English female first name derived directly from the common noun ember, which refers to a glowing, smouldering piece of coal or wood, typically from a fire. The word ultimately comes from Old English æme...
Emberly is a modern feminine name, elaborating on Ember with a spelling influenced by Kimberly. The name Ember itself derives from the Old English word æmerge, meaning "a glowing fragment of fire," evoking warmth and lig...
Emberlynn is a modern English feminine given name, created as an elaboration of the word name Ember combined with the popular suffix lyn. The base element Ember refers to a glowing piece of burning material, derived from...
Embla is a female given name of Old Norse origin, best known as the name of the first woman in Norse mythology. The etymology of Embla is uncertain, but it is often linked to the Old Norse word almr meaning "elm" or poss...
Emeka is a male given name and surname of Igbo origin, typically a short form of Chukwuemeka ("God has done great") or Nnaemeka ("the father has done great"). It is a common name among the Igbo people of southern Nigeria...
Emel is a feminine given name that means "desire" in Turkish. It ultimately derives from the Arabic root ʾ-m-l (related to hope or aspiration), making this name a relative of Amal. In the Turkish context, Emel is associa...
Etymology & OriginEmelia is a feminine given name that functions primarily as a variant of Amelia, itself derived from the Old German name Amalia. Despite its similarity to Emilia, which has roots in the Latin name Aemil...
Emelie is a Swedish feminine given name, serving as a variant of Emilie and ultimately derived from the Roman family name Aemilius (see Emily).EtymologyThe name originates from the Latin Aemilius, a Roman clan name possi...
Emelina is the Spanish form of Emmeline, a name with Germanic roots meaning "unceasing, vigorous, brave."EtymologyEmmeline derives from the Old French Emeline, which itself comes from a diminutive of Germanic names conta...
Émeline is the French form of Emmeline, which itself derives from Old French Emeline. Emeline was originally a diminutive of Germanic names beginning with the element amal, meaning "unceasing, vigorous, brave." Introduce...
Emely is a variant of the name Emily, which itself is the English feminine form of the Roman family name Aemilius (see Emil). While Emily has been a perennial favorite, Emely offers a phonetic spelling that preserves the...
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...
Emerald is a feminine given name derived directly from the English word for the green precious stone, the traditional birthstone of May. The emerald has long been associated with love, fidelity, and rebirth; it is said t...
Emerens is the Dutch form of the Latin name Emerentius, derived from the Latin verb emereo, meaning "to fully deserve". This name, while relatively uncommon, fits within the broader tradition of Latin-derived names in th...
Etymology and MeaningEmerentius is a Latin name derived from the verb emereo, meaning "to fully deserve" or "to merit completely." The name thus carries the sense of "one who has fully earned" or "deserving one," reflect...
Émeric is the French form of Emmerich, a Germanic name with a complex etymology reflecting the merging of several ancient elements. The second element, rih, means "ruler, king." The first element may derive from irmin ("...
Emerie is a feminine given name of English origin, functioning as a variant of Emery. The name Emery itself derives from the Norman French form of Emmerich, which was introduced to England by the Normans after the Conque...
Emerson is an English and Portuguese given name, a transferred use of an English surname meaning "son of Emery". The surname itself originates from Anglo-Saxon, either from Emars sunu (son of Emar) or from Emery's son. T...
Emersyn is a feminine given name of modern English origin, emerging as a variant spelling of Emerson. The name follows a trend of creating unique, often surname-derived, names for girls, where -son (traditionally masculi...
Emery is a unisex given name that originated as the Norman French form of Emmerich, a Germanic name meaning “universal ruler.” The Normans introduced it to England after the Conquest, and though it was never a popular na...
Emese is a Hungarian female given name possibly derived from Finno-Ugric eme meaning "mother". In Hungarian legend, Emese (fl. 9th century CE) is a semi-legendary ancestress of the Árpád dynasty, which founded the Kingdo...