Names Categorized "virtues"

Lily is a feminine given name derived directly from the name of the flower, which has long been a symbol of purity, innocence, and beauty. The word itself traces back through Old English lilie to Latin lilium, ultimately...

Lioubov is an alternate transcription of Russian Любовь (see Lyubov). It is derived from the Slavic element ľuby meaning "love". The name has been used in Russia and other Slavic-speaking countries, symbolizing affection...

Liupold is the Old German form of Leopold. The original elements are liut "people" and bald "bold, brave", giving the meaning "bold among the people." Over time, the spelling shifted under the influence of Latin leo "lio...

Etymology and MeaningLjubomir is a South Slavic masculine given name, widely used in Croatia, Serbia, Macedonia, and other Balkan countries. The name is formed from two Slavic elements: ľuby meaning "love" and mirŭ meani...

Love is a female given name derived directly from the English word love, which itself comes from Old English lufu, meaning "affection, love." As a virtue name, it reflects qualities of warmth, devotion, and emotional con...

Loyal is an English given name derived directly from the English word loyal, meaning faithful and devoted. The word itself entered English from Old French loial, which in turn comes from Latin legalis (meaning "legal" or...

EtymologyLoyalty is an English female given name taken directly from the English word loyalty. The word was originally borrowed from Old French loiauté, a derivative of loial 'loyal', itself derived from Latin legalis 'l...

Luben is a Bulgarian masculine given name, serving as an alternate transcription of Lyuben (Любен). The name is derived from the Slavic element ľuby, meaning "love."EtymologyThe root of Luben is the Proto-Slavic word *ľu...

Lubomierz [luˈbɔmʲɛʂ] is the Polish form of the Czech Lubomír, a masculine given name with a distinctly Slavic derivation via the elements ľuby meaning 'love' and mirŭ meaning 'peace, world'. Thus Lubomierz conveys the c...

Lubomir is a Bulgarian transcription of the name Lyubomir, which itself derives from the Czech Lubomír. The name is composed of the Slavic elements ľuby 'love' and mirŭ 'peace, world', combining to mean 'peace lover' or...

Etymology and MeaningĽubomír is a Slovak masculine given name, the Slovak form of the Czech Lubomír. The name is derived from the Slavic elements ľuby "love" and mirŭ "peace, world". Therefore, Ľubomír means "peace lover...

Lubomír is a masculine given name of Slavic origin, predominantly used in the Czech Republic. It is derived from the Slavic elements ľuby "love" and mirŭ "peace, world", thus conveying the meaning "peace lover" or "one w...

Ľubomíra is a feminine given name of Slovak origin, derived from the masculine form Ľubomír via the addition of a feminine suffix. The name's fundamental meaning draws from familiar Slavic roots—ľuby signifies 'love,' wh...

Lubomíra is the feminine form of the Czech masculine given name Lubomír. Both names are of Slavic origin, deriving from the elements ľuby meaning “love” and mirŭ meaning “peace, world.” Thus, the name can be interpreted...

Lubov is an alternate transcription of the Russian Любовь or Ukrainian Любов, more commonly rendered as Lyubov. The name means "love", derived from the Slavic element ľuby (love). Together with Vera (faith) and Nadezhda...

Lucasta is a feminine name of literary origin, first used by the English Cavalier poet Richard Lovelace. It appears in his 1649 poetry collection Lucasta, dedicated to his beloved Lucy Sacheverel. Lovelace coined the nam...

Ludmila is a female given name of Slavic origin, meaning "favour of the people" from the Slavic elements ľudŭ "people" and milŭ "gracious, dear". It is widely used across Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in Czech...

Ludmilla is an alternate transcription of Russian/Bulgarian Людмила, commonly rendered as Lyudmila. It is a female given name of Ludmila origin, meaning 'favour of the people' from the Slavic elements ľudŭ 'people' and m...

Lughaidh is an Irish-language name derived from the Old Irish Lugaid, a compound of the name of the mythological figure Lugh and the Old Irish element dech meaning "honour" or "better." This name was borne by several leg...

Luitpold is a German variant of Leopold, derived from the Old German elements liut "people" and bald "bold, brave". The name's spelling was influenced by Latin leo "lion," reflecting the medieval tendency to associate Ge...

Lutfi (also spelled Lotfi or Luthfi, from Arabic: لطفي) is a male given name and surname of Arabic origin, meaning "kind, gentle" or "gracious". It is derived from the Arabic root لطف (laṭafa), which means "to be kind" o...

Lyubomir is a Bulgarian masculine given name, derived from the Slavic elements ľuby meaning "love" and mirŭ meaning "peace, world." As a dithematic Slavic name, it carries multiple nuanced interpretations: primarily "pea...

Lyubov is a Russian and Ukrainian female given name that literally means "love." Derived from the Slavic element ľuby meaning "love," the name is a prominent member of a traditional trio of Slavic names—alongside Vera ("...

Lyudmila is a Russian and Bulgarian form of Ludmila. The name originates from the Slavic elements ľudŭ meaning "people" and milŭ meaning "gracious, dear", giving it the overall meaning of "favour of the people". It is us...

Etymology and Meaning Maat (or Ma'at) is an ancient Egyptian name derived from the word mꜣꜥt (pronounced /ˈmuʀʕat/), meaning "truth, virtue, justice" in the Egyptian language. As a feminine given name, Maat directly echo...

Macaria is the feminine form of the Spanish name Macario, which itself derives from the Latin name Macarius, ultimately from the Greek Μακάριος (Makarios), based on the Greek word μάκαρ (makar) meaning "blessed" or "happ...

Macario is a Spanish masculine given name, the Spanish form of the Latin Macarius, derived from the Greek name Μακάριος (Makarios), ultimately from the Greek adjective μάκαρ (makar) meaning 'blessed, happy'. The name has...

Macarius is the Latinized form of the ancient Greek name Makários (Μακάριος), meaning "happy, fortunate, blessed" — akin to Latin beatus and felix. The Greeks originally applied the epithet Makarios to the gods, imbuing...

Magahet is a name of Chamorro origin, meaning "true, certain". The Chamorro language is spoken by the indigenous people of the Mariana Islands, including Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. The name reflects values of...

Mai is a feminine Japanese given name, notable for its multiple possible kanji spellings and diverse meanings. The name can be written as 舞 (mai) meaning "dance," or as 麻衣 (mai) meaning "linen robe." Another common de...

Māia is a Māori feminine given name meaning "brave, capable" in the Māori language. The name reflects traditional Māori values of strength, competence, and courage, often chosen to inspire or honor these qualities in a c...

Maiwenn is a Breton feminine name, a combination of Mai 3 (a diminutive of Maria) and Gwenn (meaning "white, blessed"). Hence, the name can be interpreted as "blessed Maria" or "white Maria." The variant Maïwenn (with a...

Makar is a masculine given name used in Belarusian, Russian, and Ukrainian, corresponding to the form of Macario derived from Greek origin.EtymologyThe name originates from Greek μάκαρ (makar), meaning "blessed" or "happ...

Makoto is a unisex Japanese name, though it is more commonly used by males. It carries profound meaning, derived from the native Japanese word makoto, which can be written with kanji such as 誠 (meaning "sincerity") or...

Mamoun is a variant transcription of the Arabic name Mamun, which means "trustworthy" in Arabic. It is derived from the Arabic root أمن (ʾamuna), meaning "to be faithful." While Mamoun and Mamun share the same root and a...

Mamun is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "trustworthy." It is derived from the Arabic root ʾamuna, which conveys the concepts of faith, trust, and reliability. The name is closely related to ʾamuna, emph...

Manaaki is a Māori male given name meaning "care, support". The name embodies the core Māori value of manaaki (hospitality, kindness, and looking after others), which is central to Māori culture and social interactions.N...

Manfred is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, composed of the Old High German elements man 'man' and fridu 'peace', thus meaning 'man of peace'. It belongs to the common Germanic onomastic tradition of creating d...

Manius is an ancient Roman praenomen, or given name, uncommon in historical records. Its etymology is uncertain, but it is possibly derived from Latin manus meaning "good." Alternative theories connect it to mane ("morni...

Manyara is a feminine name of Shona origin. In the Shona language of Zimbabwe, Manyara carries the meaning "you have been humbled." The name is used among Shona-speaking communities, where such expression-based names are...

MarufMaruf (also spelled Ma'ruf, Marouf, Maroof) is an Arabic masculine given name meaning "known, recognized" or "favour, kindness." It is derived from the Arabic root عرف (ʿarafa) meaning "to know, to recognize." The n...

Masaki is a Japanese given name primarily used for males. Its meaning is derived from the kanji characters used to write it, most commonly combining 正 (masa) meaning “right, proper” and 樹 (ki) meaning “tree.” However,...

Masashi is a masculine Japanese given name composed of various kanji combinations. Each character in a Japanese name carries semantic weight, and Masashi is no exception. Common pairings include 政 (masa) meaning "govern...

Masooma is a feminine given name predominantly used in Pashto and Urdu, representing the common alternate transcription of Pashto معصومه or Urdu معصومہ. It is ultimately derived from the Arabic name Masuma, which itself...

Masuma is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "innocent, sinless". Derived from the Arabic root عصم (ʿaṣama) meaning "to protect," the name conveys a sense of moral purity and protection from sin.Historical a...

Mavzuna is a Tajik feminine given name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word mawzūn (موْزون), meaning "balanced, poised," which itself comes from the root wazana (وزن), "to weigh, to balance." The name thu...

Mayumi 2 is a feminine given name of Tagalog origin, derived from the Filipino word mayumi, meaning "tender, soft, or modest." This name reflects a virtue often highly regarded in Filipino culture, emphasizing gentleness...

Meallán is an Irish masculine given name with early medieval origins. Derived from Old Irish Mellán, it is formed from mell, meaning either "pleasant, delightful" or "lump, ball," combined with a diminutive suffix. The n...

Mehr is a modern Persian name and unisex given name, derived from the Avestan name Mithra. In Persian, the vocabulary word mehr means "friendship," "love," or "kindness," and it also designates the seventh month of the P...

Etymology and MeaningMehri is a feminine given name of Persian origin, derived from the Persian word مهر (mehr), meaning "friendship, love, kindness." The name embodies warmth and affection, reflecting positive virtues v...

Meinrad is a German given name composed of the Old High German elements megin meaning "power, strength" and rat meaning "counsel, advice", giving the name the sense of "strong advisor" or "mighty counselor". The Saint Me...

Melokuhle is a feminine given name of Zulu and Xhosa origin, meaning "stand for goodness". The name is composed of the roots mela ("to stand for, to represent") and hle ("beautiful, good"). It embodies a virtuous aspirat...

Menna is an Arabic feminine given name derived from the Arabic word منّة (minna), meaning "favour, grace." The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking communities and carries positive connotations of divine benevolence...

Mennatullah is a feminine Arabic name meaning "grace of Allah," derived from the Arabic minna (favor, grace) and Allah (God). It reflects a common thematic structure in Arabic and Islamic nomenclature where names combine...

Mercè is the Catalan form of Mercedes. It is a feminine given name commonly used in Catalonia and other Catalan-speaking regions. The name ultimately derives from the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de l...

Mercedes is a Spanish feminine given name, ultimately derived from the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes, meaning "Our Lady of Mercies". The word mercedes is the plural form of merced, whic...

Mercédesz is the Hungarian form of the Spanish name Mercedes, meaning "mercies." The name ultimately derives from the Latin word merces, originally meaning "wages" or "reward," but which in Vulgar Latin acquired the sens...

Mercy is a feminine English given name derived from the English word mercy, ultimately from Latin merces 'wages, reward', a derivative of merx 'goods, wares'. This name was one of the virtue names adopted by the Puritans...

Merita is an Albanian feminine given name derived from the Albanian word meritë, meaning "merit". The name reflects a positive quality, embodying the concept of worthiness and recognition. In Albanian naming traditions,...

Merita (2) is a feminine given name in Esperanto, derived directly from the Esperanto adjective merita meaning "meritorious, worthy." As a word-name, it embodies a virtue concept, similar to names like "Aminda" (loving)...