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192Māris is a Latvian masculine given name, a cognate of the English Maurice. It ultimately derives from the Latin Mauritius, itself a derivative of Maurus, meaning "Moorish" or "dark-skinned". The name has strong Christian...
Marks is a Latvian masculine given name, serving as a form of Mark, which itself is derived from the Latin name Marcus. While the name is common as a surname in various cultures—for instance, in English it can be a patro...
Markuss is the Latvian form of Mark (ultimately from Latin Marcus). The name is a masculine given name primarily used in Latvia.Etymology and HistoryThe name traces back to the Roman praenomen Marcus, which is traditiona...
Marsels is a Latvian masculine given name, serving as the local form of Marcel. The name ultimately traces back through the Latin Marcellus—a diminutive of the Roman praenomen Marcus—to the name of the Roman god Mars. As...
Martins is a Latvian variant of the name Mārtiņš, which is itself the Latvian form of Martinus, ultimately derived from the Roman name Martinus. The root name is Martin, which traces back to the Latin Martis, the genitiv...
Mārtiņš is a Latvian masculine given name, the cognate of Martin in the Latvian language. Derived from the Roman name Martinus, which itself originates from Martis, the genitive case of Mars, the Roman god of war, the na...
Matīss is the Latvian form of Matthew, a name of Hebrew origin meaning "gift of Yahweh." As a given name, Matīss is common in Latvia, where it has been used for centuries alongside other European variants of Matthew. The...
Matvejs is the Latvian form of Matvey, which itself originates from the Russian form of the biblical name Matthew. This name traces back through the Greek Matthaios to the Hebrew Mattithiah, meaning "gift of Yahweh". Mat...
Miervaldis is a Latvian masculine given name that embodies the concept of peaceful rule. Its literal meaning is "peace-ruler," derived from the Latvian words miers (peace) and valdīt (to rule). The name belongs to a cate...
Mihails is the Latvian form of Michael, a name of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?" This rhetorical question, derived from the Hebrew elements mi ("who"), ke ("like"), and el ("God"), implies that no one is compar...
Miķelis is the Latvian form of Michael. In Latvian tradition, Miķelis is also the name of the archangel Michael, and the autumn equinox festival is called Miķeļi in his honor. This festival blends Christian and pagan cus...
Miks is a Latvian short form of Miķelis, often used independently as a given name. Miķelis itself is the Latvian form of Michael, which derives from the Hebrew name מִיכָאֵל (Miḵaʾel) meaning "who is like God?" — a rheto...
Modris is a Latvian masculine given name, borne by more than 2,500 men in Latvia. The name derives from the Latvian word modrs, meaning "alert, vigilant" or "watchful." Its nameday is celebrated on 21 September.Etymology...
Ņikita is the Latvian form of the Russian name Nikita, ultimately derived from the Greek name Niketas (νικήτας), meaning “winner, victor”. This adaptation entered Latvian through the influence of Russian culture during t...
Niklāvs is a Latvian variant form of Nicholas, ultimately derived from the Greek name Νικόλαος (Nikolaos), meaning "victory of the people" — from νίκη (nike) "victory" and λαός (laos) "people." The name has strong Christ...
Nikolajs is the Latvian form of Nicholas. The name originated from the Greek Nikolaos, meaning "victory of the people" — derived from nike (victory) and laos (people). It has been recorded in Latvia since at least 1390,...
Niks is a Latvian masculine given name, typically used as a short form of Nikolajs or Niklāvs, though it is also employed independently as a standalone name in modern Latvia.Etymology and RootsThe name traces its origins...
Normunds is a Latvian masculine given name, created early in the 20th century as part of a wave of national name-building. It combines the Old German element nord 'north' with munt 'protection', thus conveying the meanin...
Oļegs is the Latvian form of the East Slavic name Oleg, which itself derives from the Old Norse name Helge, ultimately from the element heilagr meaning "holy" or "blessed". This onomastic journey reflects the historical...
Etymology and OriginsOlivers is a Latvian masculine given name, essentially meaning ༞¼ġ½œœ—blana...]...
Oskars is a Latvian masculine given name, the local form of Oscar. The name Oscar itself is believed to derive from Old Irish elements oss meaning "deer" and carae meaning "friend," thus "deer friend." Alternatively, it...
Patriks is a Latvian masculine given name, directly derived as a form of the internationally recognized Patrick. The name Patrick itself originates from the Latin Patricius, meaning "nobleman." In Latvian, the name Patri...
Pauls is a Latvian masculine given name, the local form of Paul. The name Paul ultimately derives from the Roman family name Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble" in Latin. It became widespread in the Christian world due t...
Pāvels is a Latvian masculine given name, equivalent to the English name Paul. It is one of several Latvian adaptations of the Latin name Paulus, derived from a word meaning "small" or "humble".Etymology and OriginThe na...
Pāvils is the Latvian form of the name Paul, derived ultimately from the Latin family name Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble". The name entered Latvian through Christian influence, as Saint Paul (the Apostle) is a centr...
Pēteris is the Latvian form of Peter, a name of Greek origin derived from Πέτρος (Petros) meaning "stone". As a direct cognate, it follows the pattern of many European languages adapting the New Testament apostle's name...
Pjotrs is the Latvian form of Pyotr, the Russian variant of Peter. The name is derived from the Greek Petros, meaning "stone." According to the New Testament, the apostle Simon was renamed Cephas ("stone" in Aramaic) by...
Raimonds is the Latvian form of Raymond. The name is derived from the Germanic name Raginmund, composed of the elements regin “advice, counsel, decision” and munt “protection”. This parent name was brought to England by...
Ralfs is the Latvian form of the name Ralph, which itself derives from the Old Norse name Ráðúlfr (or its Norman form Radulf). The Old Norse elements ráð meaning "counsel" and úlfr meaning "wolf" combine to give the over...
Reinholds is a masculine Latvian given name, derived from the German name Reinhold, which is itself a variant of Reynold. The ultimate Germanic root is Raginald, composed of the elements regin 'advice, counsel, decision'...
Reinis is a Latvian masculine given name, originally a short form of Reinholds and other Germanic names starting with the same element. The root name is Reynold, derived from the Germanic Raginald, composed of the elemen...
Renārs is a Latvian masculine given name, representing a distinctive Baltic form of the Germanic name Reinhard.Etymology and Linguistic RootsRenārs ultimately traces back to the Old High German Raginhard, composed of the...
Ričards is the Latvian form of Richard. The name Richard derives from Old Germanic elements rih meaning "ruler, king" and hart meaning "hard, firm, brave, hardy", giving it the overall meaning of "brave ruler". Introduce...
Rihards is a masculine Latvian given name, equivalent to the English name Richard. It derives from the Old Germanic elements rih "ruler" and hart "hard, brave", thus meaning "brave ruler". The name has been used in Latvi...
Roberts is a Latvian masculine given name, equivalent to the English name Robert. It is derived from the Germanic name Hrodebert, meaning "bright fame", composed of the elements hruod ("fame") and beraht ("bright"). The...
Rolands is a Latvian masculine given name, serving as the Latvian form of Roland. The name Roland derives from the Old German elements hruod meaning "fame" and lant meaning "land," though some theories suggest the second...
Romāns is a Latvian masculine given name derived from the late Latin name Romanus, meaning "Roman." It is the standard Latvian form of the name, reflecting the adaptation of Latin names into the Latvian linguistic tradit...
Romualds is a Latvian masculine given name, a localized form of Romuald. The name entered Latvian usage in the late 19th century, reflecting a trend of adopting European Christian names with adaptations to Latvian phonol...
Rūdolfs is a Latvian masculine given name, the Latvian form of Rudolf. It derives from the Germanic name Hrodulf, composed of the elements hruod meaning "fame" and wolf meaning "wolf". Thus, the name carries the meaning...
Sandis is a Latvian masculine given name, functioning as a short form of Aleksandrs, which is the Latvian form of the given name Alexander. The root name Alexander is derived from the Greek name Ἀλέξανδρος (Alexandros),...
Sergejs is a Latvian form of the Roman family name Sergius. The etymology of Sergius is uncertain; it may derive from the Latin word servus meaning "servant" or, more likely, from an Etruscan root. The name has deep Chri...
Staņislavs is the Latvian form of Stanislav, a Slavic name derived from the elements stati "stand, become" (in the inflected stem stan-) and slava "glory", thus meaning "to become glorious" or "stand in glory". The name...
Stefans is the Latvian form of Stephen, derived from the Greek name Στέφανος (Stephanos), meaning "crown" or "wreath". The name entered Latvian usage through Christianization and has been recorded in Latvia since the 14t...
Teodors is a Latvian masculine given name, a cognate of Theodore. It derives from the Greek name Theodoros, meaning "gift of god" — from theos ("god") and doron ("gift"). The name has been borne by numerous saints and no...
Timofejs is the Latvian form of Timofey, which itself derives from the Russian adaptation of the Greek name Timothy. The ultimate root, Timothy, comes from the Greek Τιμόθεος (Timotheos), a compound of τιμάω (timao) mean...
Timurs is a Latvian masculine given name, serving as the Latvian form of Timur. The name Timur itself originates from the Turkic and Mongol word Temür, meaning "iron". This etymology reflects a common trend in Central As...
Tomass is the Latvian form of Thomas, a name of Aramaic origin meaning "twin" (from Teʾoma). First recorded in Latvia in 1292, Tomass has been in consistent use as a male given name. According to the Population Register...
Etymology and OriginsToms is the Latvian form of Thomas, a name of enduring popularity and religious significance. The root name Thomas is the Greek form of the Aramaic name Te'oma, meaning "twin." In the New Testament,...
Uģis is a Latvian masculine given name, serving as a local variant of Hugo. The name Hugo itself derives from the Old Germanic element hug, meaning “mind, thought, spirit,” ultimately from Proto-Germanic hugiz. Through t...
Uldis is a Latvian masculine given name, originally a diminutive of Ulrihs, the Latvian form of Ulrich. Although it began as a short form, Uldis has become an independent name in Latvia, used officially rather than merel...
Etymology and OriginUlrihs is the Latvian form of the Germanic name Ulrich, which itself derives from the Old German name Odalric, composed of the elements uodil meaning 'heritage' and rih meaning 'ruler, king'. The name...
Valdis is a Latvian masculine given name. It is primarily used as a short form of Voldemārs and other Latvian names containing the Baltic/Germanic element vald meaning "rule". The name also derives directly from the Latv...
Valentīns is the Latvian form of the Roman cognomen Valentine, which derives from Valentinus, a derivative of Valens meaning "strong, vigorous, healthy" in Latin. This name has deep historical and cultural roots, stretch...
Valērijs is the Latvian form of the ancient Roman family name Valerius, which derived from Latin valeo meaning "to be strong." This etymology connects the name to enduring cultural and religious traditions across Europe....
Valters is the Latvian form of Walter, a masculine given name and also a surname. The name traces its roots to the Germanic name Waltheri, composed of the elements walt meaning "power, authority" and heri meaning "army",...
EtymologyVasilijs is the Latvian borrowing of the Russian name Vasiliy, which itself derives from the Greek Βασίλειος (Basileios) meaning "royal" or "kingly." According to the Latvian dictionary of personal names, Vasili...
Viesturs is a Latvian masculine given name, derived from the ancient Baltic name Viestards. This name is thought to be composed of elements related to Lithuanian viesis “guest” and tarti “speak, pronounce”. It is borne i...
Viktors is a Latvian masculine given name, the Latvian form of Victor. The name Victor derives from the Latin word for "victor" or "conqueror," and was borne by several early Christian saints and three popes, contributin...
EtymologyVilhelms is the Latvian form of William, itself derived from the Germanic name Willehelm, meaning "will helmet", composed of the elements willo "will, desire" and helm "helmet, protection". As a cognate adopted...
Vilis is a Latvian masculine given name, serving as the Latvian form of William. The name William has Germanic origins, from Willehelm, meaning "will helmet," composed of the elements willo "will, desire" and helm "helme...