This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the first letter is B.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Bamrung m & f ThaiMeans "care for, nourish, maintain" in Thai.
Bản m & f VietnameseFrom Sino-Vietnamese 本
(bản) meaning "root, origin, source".
Ban m & f VietnameseFrom Sino-Vietnamese 班
(ban) meaning "group, party, band".
Ban m & f LaoMeans "flower, bloom" or "happy" in Lao.
Ban m Arthurian CycleThe name of Sir. Lancelot's father in Arthurian tales, Ban of Benoic.
Banan f & m ArabicMeans "fingers, fingertips" in Arabic.
Banastre m English (Archaic)Transferred use of the surname
Banastre. This was borne by the British officer and politician Banastre Tarleton (1754-1833), known for fighting in the American War of Independence.
Banchop m ThaiMeans "join, meet, come together" in Thai.
Banco m TheatreItalian form of
Banquo used in the opera 'Macbeth' premiered in 1847 by Giuseppe Verdi and Francesco Maria Piave. This name is only used for this opera as
banco coincides with the Italian meaning "bench; desk; bank".
Bandit m ThaiMeans "scholar, wise man, sage" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit पण्डित
(pandita).
Bandith m LaoMeans "intelligent, learned, philosopher, sage" in Lao.
Bandobras m LiteratureBandobras Took, commonly known as Bullroarer, was a Hobbit of the Shire and the hero of the Battle of the Green Fields.
Bane m East Frisian (Archaic)Short form of names that contain the element
bann meaning "ban" or else a short form of names containing the element
barn / bern "bear".... [
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Banetjer m Ancient EgyptianProbably from Egyptian
bꜣ-nṯr, perhaps meaning "soul of a god", from Egyptian
bꜣ, a being's soul or personality, combined with
nṯr "god, king". This was the throne name of
Nynetjer.
Bāng m ChineseFrom Chinese 邦 (
bāng) meaning "nation, country".
Bang m & f KoreanBang is a Korean surname, which is cognate to the Chinese surname Fāng (方).
Banga m ShonaMeans "knife" or "sword" in Shona. Banga is the name of a Ngbandi god of water.
Bangaru m IndianTranslates to "golden" in Telugu. Also used to express "fine", "noble", "beautiful" or "admirable".
Bangbang m ChineseFrom 邦 (
bāng) meaning "nation, country", which can be repeated. Other characters can be used instead.
Bangben m ChineseFrom the Chinese
邦 (bāng) meaning "nation, country" and
本 (běn) meaning "root, origin".
Bangchao m ChineseFrom the Chinese
邦 (bāng) meaning "nation, country" and
超 (chāo) meaning "jump over, surpass".
Banggong m ChineseFrom the Chinese
邦 (bāng) meaning "nation, country" and
功 (gōng) meaning "achievement, merit".
Bang-gwa m Korean, HistoryMeaning unknown. This was the personal name of Jeongjong (1357-1419), second king of the Joseon dynasty.
Banghao m ChineseFrom the Chinese
邦 (bāng) meaning "nation, country" and
昊 (hào) meaning "summertime" or "sky, heaven" or
浩 (hào) meaning "great, numerous, vast, abundant".
Banghui m ChineseFrom the Chinese
邦 (bāng) meaning "nation, country" and
徽 (huī) meaning "badge, emblem".
Bangjie m ChineseFrom the Chinese
邦 (bāng) meaning "nation, country" and
杰 (jié) meaning "hero, heroic".
Bangjin m ChineseFrom the Chinese
邦 (bāng) meaning "nation, country" and
进 (jìn) meaning "advance, make progress".
Bangjun m ChineseFrom the Chinese
邦 (bāng) meaning "nation, country" and
俊 (jùn) meaning "talented, capable, handsome".
Banglian m ChineseFrom the Chinese
邦 (bāng) meaning "nation, country" and
连 (lián) meaning "join, connect; continuous".
Bangliang m ChineseFrom the Chinese
邦 (bāng) meaning "nation, country" and
良 (liáng) meaning "good, virtuous, respectable".
Bangqiao m ChineseFrom the Chinese
邦 (bāng) meaning "nation, country" and
乔 (qiáo) meaning "tall, lofty, proud".
Bangqin m ChineseFrom the Chinese
邦 (bāng) meaning "nation, country" and
钦 (qīn) meaning "respect, admire; respectful".
Bangqing m ChineseFrom the Chinese
邦 (bāng) meaning "nation, country" and
庆 (qìng) meaning "congratulate, celebrate".
Bangrui m ChineseFrom the Chinese
邦 (bāng) meaning "nation, country" and
瑞 (ruì) meaning "felicitous omen, auspicious".
Bangsen m ChineseFrom the Chinese
邦 (bāng) meaning "nation, country" and
森 (sēn) meaning "forest".
Bangshan m ChineseFrom the Chinese
邦 (bāng) meaning "nation, country" and
山 (shān) meaning "hill, mountain".
Bangsheng m ChineseFrom the Chinese
邦 (bāng) meaning "nation, country" and
胜 (shèng) meaning "victory, excel".
Bangteng m ChineseFrom the Chinese
邦 (bāng) meaning "nation, country" and
腾 (téng) meaning "fly, gallop, rise".
Bangting m & f ChineseFrom the Chinese
邦 (bāng) meaning "nation, country" and
蜓 (tíng) meaning "dragonfly".
Bang-u m Korean, HistoryMeaning unknown. This was the personal name of Grand Prince Jinan (1354-1394), oldest son of
Seong-gye (King Taejo).
Banguolis m Lithuanian (Rare)Literally means "little wave", derived from the Lithuanian noun
banga meaning "wave, billow" combined with the masculine diminutive suffix
-(u)olis. As such, one could consider this name to be a diminutive of the name
Bangas.
Bangura m & f MendeMeans "strong" and "child of God" in Mende.
Bangwei m ChineseFrom the Chinese
邦 (bāng) meaning "nation, country" and
卫 (wèi) meaning "guard, protect, defend".
Bang-won m Korean, HistoryMeaning unknown. This was the personal name of Taejong (1367-1422), third king of Joseon.
Bangxiang m ChineseFrom the Chinese
邦 (bāng) meaning "nation, country" and
祥 (xiáng) meaning "good luck, good omen, happiness".
Bangyuan m ChineseFrom the Chinese
邦 (bāng) meaning "nation, country" and
元 (yuán) meaning "first, origin".
Banjhākri m & f NepaliFrom
Ban, meaning “forest”, and
Jhākri, meaning “healer”.
Banjo m English (Rare)Transferred use of the surname
Banjo. Occasionally used in homage to various persons using the byname, such as Australian poet Andrew Barton "Banjo" Paterson or American race car driver Edwin “Banjo” Matthews.
Bánk m HungarianBÁNK is a masculine Hungarian name. It is the name of the title character in the Opera Bánk Bán. Bán is a title of Hungarian nobility.
Bannus m GaulishDerived from Gaulish
benna "peak, summit". This word also denoted a sort of carriage with four wheels.
Banri m & f JapaneseFrom 万里
(banri) meaning "thousands of miles," the second kanji referring to a unit of distance called
ri.... [
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Banzragch m & f MongolianDerived from Sanskrit पञ्चरक्षा
(Pañcaraksha) meaning "five protections" or "five rakshas", the name of a Buddhist text and the five dharanis (protective chants or incantations) it contains, as well as the five goddesses identified with them.
Báo m VietnameseFrom Sino-Vietnamese 豹
(báo) meaning "leopard, spotted big cat".
Baochang m ChineseFrom the Chinese
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure; precious, rare" and
昶 (chǎng) meaning "long day, bright, clear" or
常 (cháng) meaning "common, normal; frequent, regular".
Baode m ChineseFrom the Chinese
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure; precious, rare" or
保 (bǎo) meaning "protect, defend" and
德 (dé) meaning "heart, mind; morals, ethics, virtue".
Baoheng m ChineseFrom the Chinese
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure; precious, rare" or
保 (bǎo) meaning "protect, defend" and
恆 (héng) meaning "constant, persistant".
Baohu m ChineseFrom the Chinese
保 (bǎo) meaning "protect, defend" and
护 (hù) meaning "protect, guard, shelter".
Baohui m ChineseFrom the Chinese
保 (bǎo) meaning "protect, defend" and
辉 (huī) meaning "brilliance, lustre".
Baoigheall m IrishUncertain meaning, but might be connected to Irish
geall "pledge".
Baojian m & f ChineseFrom the Chinese
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure; precious, rare" and
鉴 (jiàn) meaning "mirror; reflect".
Baojiang m ChineseFrom the Chinese
保 (bǎo) meaning "protect, defend" and
江 (jiāng) meaning "large river".
Baojin f & m ChineseFrom the
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel; precious, rare" and
瑾 (jǐn) meaning "brilliance of gems, fine jade" or
金 (jīn) meaning "gold, metal, money".
Baojing m & f ChineseFrom Chinese 宝
(bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel, precious, rare" or 保
(bǎo) meaning "protect, maintain" combined with 璟
(jǐng) meaning "lustre of gems", 京
(jīng) meaning "capital city", 晶
(jīng) meaning "clear, crystal", 静
(jìng) meaning "quiet, still, gentle" or 靖
(jìng) meaning "peaceful, tranquil"... [
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Baojun m ChineseFrom the Chinese
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure; precious, rare" or
保 (bǎo) meaning "protect, defend" and
骏 (jùn) meaning "excellent horse",
俊 (jùn) meaning "talented, capable, handsome" or
军 (jūn) meaning "army, military, soldier".
Baokang m ChineseFrom the Chinese
保 (bǎo) meaning "protect, defend" and
康 (kāng) meaning "peaceful, quiet; happy, healthy".
Baolang m ChineseFrom the Chinese
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure; precious, rare" and
琅 (láng) meaning "white carnelian; pure".
Baolei m ChineseFrom the Chinese
保 (bǎo) meaning "protect, defend" and
雷 (léi) meaning "thunder".
Baoling f & m ChineseFrom the Chinese
葆 (bǎo) meaning "reserve, preserve" or
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure; precious, rare" and
玲 (líng) meaning "tinkling of jade" or
岭 (lǐng) meaning "mountain ridge".
Baoman m ChineseFrom the Chinese
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure; precious, rare" and
满 (mǎn) meaning "full, completely, satisfied".
Baoneng m ChineseFrom the Chinese
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure; precious, rare" and
能 (néng) meaning "can, be able".
Baoping m & f ChineseFrom the Chinese
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure; precious, rare" and
平 (píng) meaning "calm, peaceful, even, flat".
Baoqing m ChineseFrom the Chinese
保 (bǎo) meaning "protect, defend" and
庆 (qìng) meaning "congratulate, celebrate".
Baosen m ChineseFrom the Chinese
保 (bǎo) meaning "protect, defend" and
森 (sēn) meaning "forest".
Baoshan m ChineseFrom Chinese 宝 or 寶
(bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel, precious, rare" combined with 山
(shān) meaning "mountain, hill, peak", 珊
(shān) meaning "coral", or 善
(shàn) meaning "good, virtuous, charitable, kind"... [
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Baoshen m ChineseFrom the Chinese
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure; precious, rare" and
深 (shēn) meaning "close, dark, deep".
Baosheng m ChineseFrom the Chinese
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure; precious, rare" and
生 (shēng) meaning "life".
Baoshi m ChineseFrom the Chinese
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure; precious, rare" and
狮 (shī) meaning "lion".
Baoth m IrishPerhaps related to
Beathan. It coincides with a Gaelic word meaning "vain, reckless, wanton, foolish". Other forms are
Baothan,
Baoithin/
Beheen and
Baolach... [
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Baothghalach m IrishMeans "foolishly valorous", from the roots
baoth "foolish, vain" and
galach "valorous".
Baotian m ChineseFrom the Chinese
保 (bǎo) meaning "protect, defend" and
天 (tiān) meaning "sky, heaven".
Baoxi m & f ChineseFrom the Chinese
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure; precious, rare" and
僖 (xī) meaning "joy, gladness, delight".
Baoxin m & f ChineseFrom the Chinese
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure; precious, rare" and
心 (xīn) meaning "heart, mind, intelligence, soul".
Baoxiong m ChineseFrom the Chinese
保 (bǎo) meaning "protect, defend" and
雄 (xióng) meaning "male, manly; hero; grand, imposing".
Baoxu m ChineseFrom the Chinese
保 (bǎo) meaning "protect, defend" and
旭 (xù) meaning "rising sun, brilliance, radiant".
Baoyi f & m ChineseFrom the Chinese
葆 (bǎo) meaning "reserve, preserve",
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure; precious, rare" or
保 (bǎo) meaning "protect, defend" and
怡 (yí) meaning "happy, joyful".
Baozhang m ChineseFrom the Chinese
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure; precious, rare" and
长 (zhǎng) meaning "long, lasting; be good at, excel".
Baozhe m ChineseFrom the Chinese
保 (bǎo) meaning "protect, defend" and
哲 (zhé) meaning "wise, sage".
Baozheng m ChineseFrom the Chinese
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure; precious, rare" and
正 (zhèng) meaning "right, proper, correct".
Baozhi m ChineseFrom the Chinese
保 (bǎo) meaning "protect, defend" and
智 (zhì) meaning "wisdom, knowledge, intelligence".
Baozhu m ChineseFrom the Chinese
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure; precious, rare" and
柱 (zhù) meaning "pillar; support, lean on" or
祝 (zhù) meaning "pray for happiness or blessings".
Baozhuang m ChineseFrom the Chinese
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure; precious, rare" and
壮 (zhuàng) meaning "big, large, robust".
Baozi m ChineseFrom the Chinese
保 (bǎo) meaning "protect, defend" and
孜 (zī) means "be as diligent as possible".
Bapaki m TswanaMeans "those who give testimony" in Setswana.
Baphomet m Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend, Popular CultureProbably from a medieval corruption of
Mahomet. This appears in the Inquisition of the Knights Templar as the name of an alleged Muslim or pagan idol. In the 19th century it became associated with a Western occult symbol drawn by Eliphas Lévi, a "Sabbatic Goat" image depicting a demonic horned god.
Baqıtjan m KazakhFrom the Kazakh
бақыт (baqıt) meaning "happiness, luck" and
жан (jan) meaning "soul".
Bar m & f HebrewMeans "son" or "grain, cereal" in Hebrew.
Barachel m Biblical, Biblical LatinForm of
Barakel used in the Douay-Rheims Bible (1582-1610), the Clementine Vulgate (1592) and the Nova Vulgata ("Neo-Vulgate", 1979). The latter two are respectively the former and current official Bible of the Roman Catholic Church.
Barahir m LiteratureMeans "fiery lord" in Sindarin. In Tolkien's 'The Silmarillion', this was the name of the father of
Beren. It was also mentioned in 'The Lord of the Rings' as the name of both a Steward of Gondor and the grandson of
Eowyn and
Faramir.
Baram m Georgian (Rare)Georgian form of
Bahram. This name is extremely rare in Georgia today; actually, one could almost consider it to be archaic.
Baram m & f Korean (Modern, Rare)From native Korean 바람
(baram) meaning either "wind, air" or "desire, expectation, hope." The first word may have well been borrowed from Old Chinese 風
(*plum(s)) while the second word is derived from the verbal noun of verb 바라다
(barada) meaning "to wish that something was the case."
Barangó m HungarianEtymology uncertain, perhaps from
barangoló meaning "roaming".
Barastyr m Ossetian MythologyMeaning unknown. This is the name of the Ossetian ruler of the underworld who assigns dead souls either to paradise or his realm, comparable to the Greek
Hades.
Barbatus m Late RomanMeans "bearded" in Latin. A famous barer of the name is Barbatus of Benevento.
Bard m LiteratureA significant supporting character in The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien, Bard the Bowman (abbreviated to Bard) of Esgaroth was a skilled archer and the heir of Girion, the last king of old Dale. He was described as "grim faced" and while a guardsman of Esgaroth he was often predicting floods and poisoned fish... [
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Bardaisan m Assyrian, GnosticismFrom Syrian
ܕܝܨܢ (
bar Daiṣān) "son of the Dayṣān", referring to the Daysan River. This is the name of an Assyrian teacher and founder of the Bardaisanites.
Bardh m AlbanianDerived from Albanian
bardh "to whiten; brighten" and, figuratively, "to bring honor and glory".
Bardhok m AlbanianDerived from Albanian
bardhok "fair-haired; white; white ram".
Bardhosh m AlbanianDerived from Albanian
bardhosh "pallid, pale; blond or gray-haired; white bull, white steer, white ox". The name coincides with that of a village in Kosovo.
Bardhyl m AlbanianFrom
Bardylis, the name of an ancient Illyrian king (reigned from 385 to 358 BC), which is popularly held to mean "white star" from Albanian
bardhë "white" and
yll "star".
Bardia m Persian, Old PersianDerived from Proto-Iranian *
bardz- "be high", interpreted as meaning "high in status, magnificent". Bardia or
Bardiya was the younger son of Cyrus II "the Great".
Bardiya m Old PersianDerived from proto-Iranian
*br̥jáns meaning "high, tall". This was the name of a son of
Cyrus the Great, also known as Smerdis and Tanyoxarces.
Bardo m GermanicPerhaps a short form of
Bardolph or other Germanic names containing the element
bard meaning "small axe" (in some cases "beard"). It was borne by a saint, an 11th-century archbishop of Mainz whom Pope Saint Leo IX advised to "lighten his duties and relax some of his personal austerities and mortifications".
Bardolph m Theatre, Medieval English (?)Possibly from a Germanic name derived from the elements
bard, meaning "small axe" or "beard", and
wulf "wolf". Shakespeare used it for minor characters in several plays.
Bardroy m Popular CultureMeaning unknown. Manga author Yana Toboso used this name for a character in her popular manga serie 'Kuroshitsuji'.
Barel m & f HebrewMeans "son of God" or "God has created" in Hebrew, a combination of the names
Bar and
El.
Bari m Old Norse, Norse MythologyDerived from
barr "harsh". Related to Swedish
bare "magical being". In Norse mythology this is the name of a dwarf.
Barisan m HistoryThis name was first found in Northern Italy (Tuscany and Liguria, to be precise). Its meaning and etymological origin is unknown, though it is probably related to the name of the Italian town of Barisano, which was named
Castrum Barisani (meaning "Barisan's castle") in its earliest records... [
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Bar-jesus m BiblicalMeans "son of
Jesus" in Hebrew, ultimately derived from Hebrew בר (bar) meaning "son" and ישע meaning "Jesus, to save". In the Bible, he was a false prophet that is mentioned in Acts 13:6.
Barkat m UrduMeans "blessing, good fortune" in Urdu, ultimately from Arabic بركة
(barakah).
Barkos m BiblicalBarkos was a painter who was the father of some of the Nethinim.