Names Categorized "virtues"

Janette is a feminine given name, the variant of Janet, which itself originated as a medieval diminutive of Jane. Jane is the medieval English form of Jehanne, the Old French feminine of Iohannes (see John), tracing the...

Janja is a Croatian, Serbian, and Slovene feminine given name that functions as a local form of Agnes. The name Agnes ultimately derives from the Greek hagnos meaning "chaste," but through folk etymology it became associ...

Jaromír is a Czech and Slovak masculine given name of Slavic origin. It is derived from the elements jarŭ meaning "fierce, energetic" or "strong," and mirŭ meaning "peace, world." Thus, the name can be interpreted as "st...

Jaromir is the Polish form of Jaromír, a given name of Slavic origin. The name is composed of the elements jarŭ, meaning 'fierce' or 'energetic', and mirŭ, meaning 'peace' or 'world'. Thus, the name can be interpreted as...

Jaromíra is the feminine form of the Czech masculine name Jaromír. It is a given name primarily used in the Czech Republic, derived from the Slavic elements jarŭ meaning "fierce, energetic" and mirŭ meaning "peace, world...

Javad (جواد) is the Persian form of the Arabic name Jawad, which means "generous" in Arabic. The name is derived from the Arabic root jāda, meaning "to be excellent, to be generous." As a Persian given name, Javad is wid...

Jawad is a masculine Arabic given name derived from the root verb jāda (Arabic: جاد), meaning "to be excellent, to be generous." The name directly conveys the attribute of generosity, making it popular across the Muslim...

Jefimija is the Serbian form of Euphemia, a name of Greek origin. It derives from the Greek verb euphemeo, meaning “to use words of good omen,” compounded from eu (“good”) and phemi (“to speak, to declare”). Saint Euphem...

Jeong is a Korean feminine given name, also used as a unisex name, which originates from Sino-Korean characters. It derives from characters such as 靜 (jeong) meaning "quiet, still, gentle" or 貞 (jeong) meaning "virtuou...

Jeong-suk is a Korean female given name, also spelled as Jung-sook or Jong-suk. It is formed from Sino-Korean elements, typically combining one of two possible first syllables—貞 (jeong) meaning "virtuous, chaste, loyal"...

Ji-hoon is an alternate transcription of Korean Hangul 지훈, typically corresponding to the name Ji-hun. Ji-hoon (or Ji-hun) is a popular Korean male given name formed by combining Sino-Korean characters. Common elements...

Ji-hun (also spelled Ji-hoon) is a common Korean masculine given name, written in Sino-Korean characters. The first element can be ji meaning "wisdom, intellect" (智) or "will, purpose, ambition" (志), while the second e...

Etymology and MeaningJi-min is a common Korean given name, typically, though not exclusively, feminine. It is a compound name where each syllable carries independent meaning when written in hanja, the Sino-Korean charact...

Jin is a Japanese masculine given name with multiple possible meanings depending on the kanji characters used to write it. The name is most commonly associated with the kanji 仁 (jin), which means "compassionate" or "ben...

Jing is a Chinese name that can serve as both a given name and a surname, with a rich variety of meanings depending on the Chinese character used. The most common meanings include "quiet, still, gentle" from the characte...

Jingyi is a Chinese feminine given name (though occasionally unisex) composed of two characters from the rich lexicon of Chinese naming elements. The most common characters used in the name are 静 (jìng), meaning "quiet,...

Ji-yeong (also spelled Ji-young or Jee-young) is a common Korean given name, historically among the most popular for baby girls in South Korea, ranking first in 1970, third in 1980, and tenth in 1990 according to governm...

Ji-young is an alternate transcription of the Korean given name Ji-yeong. The name is particularly common for females and has seen significant popularity in South Korea, topping the charts for baby girls born in 1970, ra...

Johnnie is a diminutive of John, sometimes used as a feminine form. The name John ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yoḥanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious," from the elements yo (referring to God) and ḥanan ("to be g...

Jong is a Korean feminine given name that serves as an alternate transcription of the Hangul 정 (see Jeong). The name is deeply rooted in Sino-Korean tradition, where it can be written with various Hanja characters, each...

Joy is a feminine given name derived directly from the English word joy, which ultimately comes from Norman French joie and Latin gaudium. The name has been regularly used as a given name since the late 19th century, ref...

Juda is a masculine name with roots in Arabic, meaning "goodness, excellence." It is derived from the Arabic verb جاد (jāda), which signifies "to be excellent" or "to be generous." The name embodies positive qualities of...

Judicaël is a masculine given name of Breton and French origin, derived directly from the Old Breton name Iudicael. The name incorporates two ancient Celtic elements: iudd, meaning “lord,” and hael, meaning “generous.” T...

Jung is an alternate transcription of the Korean given name Jeong, which in Hangul is written as 정. The name is unisex, though more commonly given to females in modern times. The underlying Sino-Korean characters can in...

Jung-sook, also spelled Jeong-sook or Jong-suk, is a Korean female given name. It is an alternate transcription of the Korean Hangul 정숙, which is the Korean pronunciation of the Sino-Korean name Jeong-suk. The name has...

Junko is a common Japanese feminine given name. Its meaning depends on the kanji characters used to write it. Common meanings from kanji combinations include "pure child" (純子) with jun meaning "pure" and ko meaning "ch...

Justa is a feminine given name believed to be derived from the Latin iustus, meaning "just" or "upright." It is most directly considered a feminine form of the Justus, a name borne by numerous early Christian saints. In...

Juste is the French form of the Latin name Justus, which means "just" or "righteous." This name reflects a virtue that has deep roots in both Roman and Christian traditions, emphasizing fairness, moral uprightness, and a...

Justice is a modern English given name derived from an occupational surname meaning "judge, officer of justice" in Old French. The word itself traces back to Latin iustitia, rooted in ius meaning "right" or "law". The na...

Justin is a masculine given name of Latin origin. It is the anglicized form of the Late Roman name Iustinus, which itself derives from Justus, a Latin cognomen meaning "just" or "righteous." The name is a direct continua...

Justino is a Spanish and Portuguese given name, derived from the Latin name Iustinus, which itself is connected to Justus. The name ultimately originated in ancient Rome and gained popularity through early Christian sain...

Justo is a Spanish given name and also a surname, derived from the Latin name Justus, whose root meaning is "just" or "upright." As the Spanish form of Justus, it carries the connotation of fairness, righteousness, and m...

Justus is a Latin name meaning "just", derived from the Latin word justus ("just, righteous"). The name was borne by at least eight saints, the most prominent being the fourth Archbishop of Canterbury (died between 627 a...

Kagiso is a Tswana unisex given name that means "peace". It is derived from the Tswana word kagiso, which directly translates to "peace". In Tswana-speaking cultures, the name embodies the desire for harmony, tranquility...

Kala is a feminine given name of Tamil origin, derived from the Sanskrit word kala, meaning "art form" or "virtue." In the context of Indian and Tamil culture, the name reflects a deep appreciation for artistic expressio...

Karam is a given name and surname of Arabic origin. It derives from the Arabic root karuma (كرم), meaning "to be generous," and thus carries the primary connotation of "nobility" or "generosity." This aligns with the bro...

Kareem is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Karim, derived from the Arabic root كرم (karuma) meaning "to be generous." In Islamic tradition, الكريم (al-Karīm) is one of the 99 names of Allah, signifying "the...

Karim (also spelled Kareem, Kerim, or Karem) is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, widely used across the Muslim world and beyond. Derived from the Arabic root كرم (karuma) meaning "to be generous," Karim signifies...

Karissa is an English feminine given name, primarily a variant of Charissa. The name Charissa itself is an elaborated form of Charis, an Ancient Greek name meaning "grace, kindness" (from the word charis). The ultimate r...

Karítas is the Icelandic form of Carita, a name that ultimately derives from the Latin word caritas, meaning "dearness, esteem," or "love." The Latin caritas itself was used in Christian contexts to represent the theolog...

Karuna is a feminine given name used in India, originating from the Sanskrit word karuṇā (करुणा), meaning "compassion, mercy". The name embodies a virtue highly esteemed in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditions, where com...

Kasumi is a feminine Japanese given name with multiple meanings depending on the kanji characters used. The most common reading kasumi (霞) means "mist" or "haze." This evokes natural imagery, often associated with sprin...

Kavi is a given name derived from a Sanskrit word meaning "wise man, sage, poet." It comes from the Sanskrit root "kavi" (कवि), which appears in ancient Indian texts such as the Rigveda, where it refers to a seer or comp...

Kayra is a Turkish feminine and masculine given name. It means "kindness, favour" in Turkish, ultimately derived from Arabic khayr meaning "goodness, charity." Despite its Islamic etymology in Arabic خير, Kayra holds a d...

Kazuki is a masculine Japanese given name rich in meaning and cultural significance. The name is typically written with two kanji characters where the first element, kazu, can mean "one" (一) or "harmony, peace" (和), an...

Kazuma (カズマ) is a masculine Japanese given name composed of elements that convey desirable qualities. The first element, kazu, can derive from 一 meaning "one" or 和 meaning "harmony, peace". The second element, ma, o...

Kazuyuki is a masculine Japanese given name. It is typically composed of two kanji characters: the first, kazu (和), meaning "harmony, peace", and the second, yuki (幸), meaning "happiness, good luck". However, many othe...

Keeva is the Anglicized form of Caoimhe, an Irish feminine given name with deep roots in Gaelic culture. The name Caoimhe derives from the Irish word caomh (Old Irish cóem), meaning "dear, beloved, gentle," or more broad...

Keilani is a Hawaiian female name that carries the beautiful meaning of "glorious heaven." It is formed from the elements kei, meaning "glorious, dignified," and lani, which signifies "heaven, sky, royal, or majesty." Th...

Kelemen is a Hungarian male given name, equivalent to the English Clement. It derives from the Latin name Clemens, meaning "merciful" or "gentle." The name has been used across Christian Europe since early times, reflect...

Kemen is a Basque masculine given name that means "courage, vigour" in the Basque language. Derived from the Basque word kemen, meaning strength or vitality, the name embodies qualities of bravery and energy. As a first...

Kena'an is the original Hebrew form of the name Canaan, the ancient region and biblical figure. In the Hebrew Bible, Kena'an appears as both a personal name for the son of Ham and as the toponym for the land promised to...

Kenshin is a Japanese masculine name composed of two kanji characters: ken (謙) meaning "humble, modest" and shin (信) meaning "trust, believe." Other kanji combinations can also produce this name. The name evokes qualit...

Kenzō is a common masculine Japanese given name, also romanized as Kenzo or Kenzou. The name's meaning depends on the kanji (Chinese characters) chosen to write it. Common components include ken meaning "humble", ken mea...

Khalil (also spelled Khaleel) is an Arabic masculine given name that means "friend", particularly a close or intimate companion. In Islamic tradition, the name is famously associated with the prophet Abraham, who is hono...

Khariton is the Russian form of the Greek name Chariton, which in turn is derived from the Greek χάρις (charis), meaning "grace" or "kindness." This etymological root ties the name to concepts of benevolence and divine f...

Khayr is an Arabic masculine given name derived from the Arabic word khayr (خير), meaning "goodness, charity, or benefit." It is closely related to the name Kayra, a Turkish variant that developed from the same root.The...

Khayra is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root khayr (خير), meaning "goodness" or "charity." The name directly translates to "good deed," reflecting qualities of virtue, benevolence, and moral integrity. As a de...

Khayr ad-Din (Arabic: خير الدين) is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. It combines khayr (خير, 'goodness, charity') and dīn (دين, 'religion, faith'), bestowing the meaning 'goodness of the faith'. This theophoric n...

Khayreddine is an alternate transcription of the Arabic name Khayr ad-Din (خير الدين), chiefly used in North Africa. The name means "goodness of the faith," from Arabic khayr (خير) "goodness, charity" and dīn&#...