Ottilie's Personal Name List

Meaning uncertain, possibly of Arabic origin. According to medieval tradition, notably related by the 15th-century Persian poet Jami, this was the name of the biblical Potiphar's wife. She has been a frequent subject of poems and tales.

Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian and Bulgarian form of Zoe.

Perhaps means "enchanting" or "dawn" in Arabic. This was the name of a minor 12th-century Spanish saint, a convert from Islam. The name was used by Cervantes for a character in his novel Don Quixote (1606), in which Zoraida is a beautiful Moorish woman of Algiers who converts to Christianity and elopes with a Spanish officer.

Means "gazelle" or "doe" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of the mother of King Joash of Judah.

French form of Zenaida.

Apparently a Greek derivative of Ζηναΐς (Zenais), which was derived from the name of the Greek god Zeus. This was the name of a 1st-century saint who was a doctor with her sister Philonella.

Meaning unknown, possibly of Romani origin. This name was (first?) used by Aleksandr Pushkin in his poem The Gypsies (1827).

Feminine form of Zahi.

Means "beautiful, brilliant" in Arabic.

Arabic form of Greek Ioannes (see John).

Means "hospitality" in Greek, a derivative of ξένος (xenos) meaning "foreigner, guest". This was the name of a 5th-century saint who is venerated in the Eastern Church.

Derived from viorea, the Romanian word for the alpine squill flower (species Scilla bifolia) or the sweet violet flower (species Viola odorata). It is derived from Latin viola "violet".

Means "spring" in many Slavic languages. This was the name of a Slavic spirit associated with the springtime. It has been used as a given name only since the 20th century.

From Japanese 梅 (ume) meaning "Japanese apricot, plum" (refers specifically to the species Prunus mume). In Japan the ume blossom is regarded as a symbol of spring and a ward against evil. Different kanji or kanji combinations can also form this name.

Means "exalt, praise" in Chewa.

From Japanese 忍 (shinobu) meaning "endurance, patience", as well as other kanji or kanji combinations having the same pronunciation.

Alternate transcription of Arabic شريفة (see Sharifah).

Form of Seraphinus (see Seraphina) in various languages.

Means "safe", derived from Arabic سلم (salima) meaning "to be safe".

From Japanese 桜 (sakura) meaning "cherry blossom", though it is often written using the hiragana writing system. It can also come from 咲 (saku) meaning "blossom" and 良 (ra) meaning "good, virtuous, respectable" as well as other kanji combinations.

Means "calmness, peace" in Arabic.

From Japanese 咲 (sa) meaning "blossom" and 希 (ki) meaning "hope", besides other combinations of kanji characters.

Feminine form of Safi. This was the name of one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad.

Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 亮 or 涼 or 遼 or 諒 (see Ryō).

Means "satisfaction, contentment" in Arabic.

From Japanese 鈴 (rei) meaning "bell", 麗 (rei) meaning "beautiful, lovely" or 玲 (rei) meaning "the tinkling of jade". This name can also be formed by other kanji with the same pronunciation.

Feminine form of Rashid.

Means "looking at", derived from Arabic رنا (rana) meaning "to gaze".

Means "high, noble, sublime" in Arabic.

Means "thunder" in Arabic. This is the name of the 13th chapter of the Quran (surah ar-Rad).

German form of Prisca, as well as the form used in the Greek New Testament.

From a Latin name, a diminutive of Petronia, the feminine form of Petronius. This was the name of an obscure 1st-century Roman saint, later believed to be a daughter of Saint Peter.

Feminine form of Paulinus (see Paulino).

Means "who is greater than God?" in Igbo.

Means "heart" in Igbo.

Means "light of Allah", from Arabic نور (nur) meaning "light" combined with الله (Allah).

Strictly feminine form of Nur.

Alternate transcription of Arabic/Urdu نور (see Nur).

From Japanese 登 (noboru) meaning "rise, ascend" or other kanji pronounced in the same way.

From Japanese 乃 (no), a possessive particle, and 愛 (a) meaning "love, affection". This name can also be constructed from other kanji or kanji combinations.

Means "mother is greater" in Igbo.

Russian form of Niketas. This form is also used in Ukrainian and Belarusian alongside the more traditional forms Mykyta and Mikita. A notable bearer was the Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev (1894-1971).

Means "blessing" in Igbo.

Derived from Greek Νηρηΐδες (Nereides) meaning "nymphs, sea sprites", ultimately derived from the name of the Greek sea god Nereus, who supposedly fathered them.

From Japanese 直 (nao) meaning "straight, direct" and 子 (ko) meaning "child", as well as other kanji combinations.

From Japanese 瑞 (mizu) meaning "felicitous omen, auspicious" and 希 (ki) meaning "hope", besides other kanji combinations.

From Japanese 実 (minoru) meaning "to bear fruit", as well as other kanji or kanji combinations with the same pronunciation.

Romanian form of Menodora.

From Japanese 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful", 奈 (na), a phonetic character, and 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible.

From Japanese 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful", 智 (chi) meaning "wisdom, intellect" and 子 (ko) meaning "child". This name can also be comprised of other combinations of kanji.

From Japanese 道 (michi) meaning "path". Other kanji can also form this name.

Means "rain clouds" in Arabic.

From Japanese 愛 (mana) meaning "love, affection" combined with 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" or 海 (mi) meaning "sea, ocean". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Means "queen" in Arabic, the feminine form of Malik 1.

Means "king" in Arabic. In Islamic tradition الملك (al-Malik) is one of the 99 names of Allah. This can also be another way of transcribing the name مالك (see Maalik).

Means "angel" in Swahili, derived from Arabic ملك (malak).

From Japanese 舞 (mai) meaning "dance" or 麻衣 (mai) meaning "linen robe". It can also come from 真 (ma) meaning "real, genuine" combined with 愛 (ai) meaning "love, affection". Other kanji or kanji combinations can also form this name.

Polish form of Leocadia.

Hungarian form of Vladislav. Saint László was an 11th-century king of Hungary, looked upon as the embodiment of Christian virtue and bravery.

Means "remember" in Chewa.

Greek feminine form of Constantinus (see Constantine).

Means "charitable" in Arabic.

From Japanese 勝 (katsu) meaning "victory", as well as other kanji having the same pronunciation.

Alternate transcription of Persian کتایون (see Katayoun).

From Japanese 海 (kai) meaning "sea, ocean" combined with 斗 (to), which refers to a Chinese constellation, or 翔 (to) meaning "soar, fly". Other kanji combinations are also possible.

From Japanese 楓 (kaede) meaning "maple" or other kanji that are pronounced the same way.

Alternate transcription of Arabic قادر or قدير (see Qadir).

Means "goodness, excellence", derived from Arabic جاد (jada) meaning "to be excellent".

Arabic, Indonesian and Malay form of Alexander.

From Japanese 勇 (isamu) meaning "brave" or other kanji having the same pronunciation.

Means "beauty" in Sanskrit. This is another name of Lakshmi, the wife of the Hindu god Vishnu. A notable bearer was India's first female prime minister, Indira Gandhi (1917-1984).

Arabic form of Elijah.

Romanian form of Elias.

Means "love" in Igbo (literally "to see in one's eye").

Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 一郎 (see Ichirō).

From Japanese 和 (hono) meaning "harmony" (using an obscure nanori reading) and 花 (ka) meaning "flower", as well as other combinations of kanji that have the same pronunciation. Very often it is written using the hiragana writing system.

Means "generous" in Arabic, ultimately from hashama "to crush". The meaning derives from the traditional Arab act of crushing bread into crumbs in order to share it. This was the name of an 8th-century caliph of the Umayyad dynasty in Spain.

From Japanese 日向 (hinata) meaning "sunny place", 陽向 (hinata) meaning "toward the sun", or a non-standard reading of 向日葵 (himawari) meaning "sunflower". Other kanji compounds are also possible. Because of the irregular readings, this name is often written using the hiragana writing system.

From Japanese 晴 (haru) meaning "clear weather", 遥 (haru) meaning "distant, remote" or 春 (haru) meaning "spring" combined with 菜 (na) meaning "vegetables, greens". Other kanji combinations are possible.

From Japanese 春 (haru) meaning "spring" or 陽 (haru) meaning "light, sun, male" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child", as well as other kanji combinations.

From Japanese 陽 (haru) meaning "light, sun, male", 春 (haru) meaning "spring" or 晴 (haru) meaning "clear weather". Other kanji or kanji combinations can form this name as well.

From Japanese 花 (hana) meaning "flower" and 子 (ko) meaning "child", as well as other kanji combinations.

From Japanese 花 (hana) or 華 (hana), which both mean "flower", combined with 絵 (e) meaning "picture" or 恵 (e) meaning "favour, benefit". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Means "lion, warrior" in Arabic. This is a title of Ali ibn Abi Talib.

Feminine form of Hadi.

Elaboration of Gracia.

Italian form of Geneviève.

Feminine form of Gennadiy.

Romanian form of Florinus.

Means "horseman, knight" in Arabic.

Means "joy, happiness" in Arabic.

Means "his father's friend" in Igbo.

Short form of Chukwuemeka and other Igbo names ending with the same element.

Means "thanks, gratitude" in Igbo.

Variant of Ebere.

Romanian form of Dionysius.

Means "close, near" in Arabic.

From Japanese 大 (dai) meaning "big, great" and 輔 (suke) meaning "help". Other kanji combinations are possible.

From Japanese 大 (dai) meaning "big, great" combined with 地 (chi) meaning "earth, land" or 智 (chi) meaning "wisdom, intellect". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Feminine form of Dacian.

Romanian form of Cosmas.

Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 蝶子 (see Chōko).

Alternate transcription of Japanese Kanji 蝶 (see Chō).

Means "God is more beautiful" in Igbo.

Hebrew and Arabic form of Benjamin.

Feminine form of Basir.

From Japanese 彩 (aya) meaning "colour" combined with 花 (ka) or 華 (ka) both meaning "flower". Other kanji combinations are possible.

From Japanese 新 (arata) meaning "fresh, new". Other kanji or kanji combinations can also form this name.

Russian feminine form of Apollinaris.

Derived from Arabic أمن (amina) meaning "feel safe". This was the name of the Prophet Muhammad's mother, who died when he was young.

Means "God's grace" in Igbo.

Means "diamond" in Arabic, ultimately from Persian الماس (almas).

From Japanese 晶 (aki) meaning "clear, crystal", 明 (aki) meaning "bright, light, clear" or 秋 (aki) meaning "autumn" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other combinations of kanji characters are possible.

Variant of Ayda. This name was used in Verdi's opera Aida (1871), where it belongs to an Ethiopian princess held captive in Egypt.

Means "settler" in Arabic. According to tradition, Adnan was an ancestor of the Prophet Muhammad and the northern Arabian tribes.

Means "eldest daughter of her father" in Igbo.