PatthamawanfThai From Thai ปัทมา (patthama) meaning "lotus" and วรรณ (wan) meaning "colour, tint".
PatukawengamMaori The meaning of this name has not just one meaning possibly due to the Patu and Kawenga portions of this name. Patu means "screen", "wall", "edge", etc. Kawenga means "burden". This was the name of the Senior Ngati Mutunga Chief Patukawenga (d... [more]
PatyegarangfIndigenous Australian Of uncertain etymology. Name borne by an indigenous Australian woman (fl. 1780) of the Cammeraygal clan of the Eora nation.
PaulinianusmLate Roman Roman cognomen which was derived from Paulinus. This name was borne by a Roman senator and consul from the 3rd century AD, as well by the younger brother of Saint Jerome (4th century AD).
PeithagorasmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective πειθός (peithos) meaning "persuasive" as well as "obedient", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb πείθω (peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" and "to believe, to trust (in)".... [more]
PeithandrosmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective πειθός (peithos) meaning "persuasive" as well as "obedient", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb πείθω (peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" and "to believe, to trust (in)"... [more]
PeithidemosmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective πειθός (peithos) meaning "persuasive" as well as "obedient", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb πείθω (peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" and "to believe, to trust (in)"... [more]
PëllumbeshafAlbanian Derived from Albanian pëllumbeshë "dove, pigeon; (endearing) child, daughter".
PeñafranciafFilipino Taken from the Spanish titles of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia/Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia and La Virgen de la Peña de Francia, meaning "The Virgin of the Rock of France" and "Our Lady of the Rock of France" respectively, venerated in Naga City though originating from the image enshrined in Salamanca, Spain.
PenthesileafGreek Mythology In Greek mythology, Penthesilea was an Amazonian queen, daughter of Ares and Otrera, and sister of Hippolyta, Antiope and Melanippe. She led her troops to the Trojan War in support of King Priamos.... [more]
PeramonkorofAinu Meaning "child playing with a spatula". The name of Peramonkoro Sunazawa, Ainu activist and one of the most respected Japanese textile artists of the twentieth century.
PfiffigundefLiterature Created by the translator Ute Eichler as the name for Princess Smartypants (by Babette Cole). The name contains the German word pfiffig "smart" and the German name element GUND "war" (see, e.g., Hildegund).
PhanomachosmAncient Greek The first element of this name is probably derived from Greek φανός (phanos), which can mean "light, bright" as well as "torch, lantern". However, it is also possible that it is derived from Greek φανης (phanes) "appearing"... [more]
PherekratesmAncient Greek Means "to bring power", derived from Greek φέρω (phero) meaning "to bring, to bear, to carry" (see Pherenike) combined with Greek κράτος (kratos) meaning "power".
PhilochorosmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek adjective φιλόχορος (philochoros) meaning "loving the choir or choral dance", which consists of the Greek noun φίλος (philos) meaning "friend, lover" combined with the Greek noun χορός (choros) meaning "dance".
PhilomathesmLiterature Means "lover of learning", derived from the Ancient Greek words φίλος (philos) meaning "friend, lover", and μαθ-/μανθάνειν (math-/manthanein) meaning "to learn".... [more]
PhilopapposmAncient Greek Means "an old man's friend", derived from Greek φιλος (philos) "friend, lover" combined with Greek πάππος (pappos) "old man, grandfather".
PhilopoimenmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek noun φίλος (philos) meaning "friend, lover" combined with the Greek noun ποιμήν (poimen) meaning "herdsman, shepherd" (see Poimen).
PhilosophosmLate Greek Derived from Greek φιλόσοφος (philosophos) meaning "lover of wisdom", which consists of Greek φίλος (philos) meaning "friend, lover" combined with Greek σοφία (sophia) meaning "wisdom, cleverness"... [more]
PleisthenesmGreek Mythology Derived from Greek πλεῖστος (pleistos) "most, greatest, largest" combined with Greek σθενος (sthenos) "vigour, strength." In Greek mythology, this is the name of several different people descended from Tantalus.
PleistoanaxmAncient Greek, History Derived from Greek πλεῖστος (pleistos) meaning "most, greatest, largest" and ἄναξ (anax) meaning "master, lord, king".... [more]
PolemarchosmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek noun πολέμαρχος (polemarchos) meaning "polemarch, warlord". It consists of the Greek noun πόλεμος (polemos) meaning "war, battle" and the Greek noun ἀρχός (archos) meaning "leader, ruler".
PolychroniafLate Greek Derived from the Greek noun πολυχρονία (polychronia) meaning "length of time". However, one could also regard this name as the feminine form of Polychronios.... [more]
PolychronismGreek Variant of Polychronios. A notable bearer of this name was the Greek painter Polychronis Lembesis (1848-1913).
PolykleitosmAncient Greek Derived from the elements (polys) "Many" and the second element of this name is derived from the Greek adjective κλειτός (kleitos) meaning "renowned, famous". It is ultimately derived from the Greek verb κλείω (kleio) meaning "to celebrate, to make famous", which is a variant form of the verb κλέω (kleo) meaning "to celebrate, to glorify, to make famous"... [more]
PolymatheiafGreek Mythology From Greek πολυμάθεια (polymatheia), πολυμαθία (polymathia) meaning "much learning, erudition", from πολύς (polys) "much" and μαθ- (math-), the root of the verb μανθάνω (manthano) "to learn"... [more]
PolypeithesmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek adjective πολύς (polys) meaning "many" as well as "much" combined with the Greek verb πείθω (peitho) meaning "to persuade, to convince" as well as "to obey, to yield to" and "to believe, to trust (in)".... [more]
PolystratosmAncient Greek Derived from Greek πολυς (polys) "much" combined with Greek στρατος (stratos) "army".
PolyxenidasmAncient Greek Aeolic and Doric Greek form of Polyxenides, because it contains ίδας (idas), which is the Aeolic and Doric Greek form of the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).... [more]
PoseidipposmAncient Greek Means "horse of Poseidon", derived from the name of the Greek sea god Poseidon combined with the Greek noun ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse".
PoseidoniosmAncient Greek Derived from Greek Ποσειδώνιος (Poseidonios) meaning either "of Poseidon" or "sacred to Poseidon", which is ultimately derived from the name of the god Poseidon.
PrachakchaimThai From Thai ประจักษ์ (prachak) meaning "clear, manifest, evident" and ชัย (chai) meaning "victory".
PradakshinafHinduism Pradakshina is called parikrma means to take a round of statue of god, holy Placea or place worth to pay respect.
PraphaiphakfThai (Rare) From Thai ประไพ (praphai) meaning "beautiful, pretty" and พักตร์ (phak) meaning "face".
PraxiboulosmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek noun πρᾶξις (praxis) meaning "action, exercise" (see Praxiteles) combined with the Greek noun βουλή (boule) meaning "counsel, advice" as well as "will, determination".... [more]
PraxiphanesmAncient Greek Derived from Greek πραξις (praxis) "action, exercise" combined with Greek φανης (phanes) "appearing". This name was borne by a Peripatetic philosopher, who lived in the 4th century BC.
PrayadarshimGujarati Meaning "Very Likable" or "Someone that Everyone Loves".
ProdromakismGreek Modern Greek diminutive of Prodromos, as it contains the modern Greek diminutive suffix -άκης (-akis). This name is typically only used informally, meaning: it does not appear on birth certificates.
ProtesilausmGreek Mythology Derived from πρῶτος (prôtos) meaning “first”, ἕσῐς (hésis) which means “sending forth”), and #λᾱός (lāós), meaning “people”.
ProtogeneiafAncient Greek, Greek Mythology Derived from Greek πρωτογενής (prôtogenês) meaning "firstborn, primeval" (see Protogenes). This was the name of several figures in Greek mythology, as well as an epithet of the goddess Tyche (equivalent to Latin Primigenia, an epithet of Fortuna).
ProvidentiafRoman Mythology In ancient Roman religion, Providentia is a divine personification of the ability to foresee and make provision. She was among the embodiments of virtues that were part of the Imperial cult of ancient Rome.
PrzybycześćfPolish Old polish name, consisting two parts: przyby- meaning "to arrive" or "to come" and -cześć meaning "virtue", "respect", "good name" or "honor". Name could mean "The one with whom good name comes"
PurnamasarifIndonesian From Indonesian purnama meaning "full moon" combined with sari meaning "essence".
PuruvendhanmTamil (Rare) The name Puruvendhan is the Tamilized version of the 326 – c. 317 BC king Porus has also known as Purushottaman who is known to have fought Alexander the Great in the Battle of Hydaspes using a great number of elephant and rhino army.
PythodoridafAncient Greek, History Feminine form of the Greek masculine name Πυθοδωρίδης (Pythodorides), which means "son of Pythodoros", as it consists of the name Pythodoros combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).... [more]
Qhana ChuymafAymara From the Aymara qhana meaning "clear; light, clarity" and chuyma meaning "lung" in Aymara, conceptually seen as the 'heart' of a person or seat of sentiment and emotion in Aymara culture.
Qhana QinayafAymara From the Aymara qhana meaning "clear; light, clarity" and qinaya meaning "cloud".
Qualchamitlm & fNahuatl Meaning uncertain. The first element probably derives from Nahuatl cualli "good, well, a good thing; beautiful, handsome, pretty".
QuauhchimalmNahuatl Means "monkey, black howler" in Nahuatl, derived from cuauchimalli "wooden shield". Alternately, may be a combination of quauhtli "eagle" and chimalli "shield".
Qudaibergenm & fKazakh Kazakh word that translates to "God-given". Derived from the Kazakh word quda/quday, meaning "God" (ultimately derived from Persian khuda meaning "God" as well) and the Kazakh word bergen meaning "brought by".
QudratullahmArabic, Urdu Means "power of Allah" from قدرة (qudrah) meaning "power, capability" combined with الله (Allah)
QuetzalmitlmNahuatl Means "quetzal feather arrow", from Nahuatl quetzalli "quetzal feather, precious thing" and mitl "arrow, dart".
QuetzalxiuhmNahuatl Derived from Nahuatl quetzalli "quetzal feather, precious thing" and xihuitl "year" (or "turquoise"). Often given to boys born during the New Fire ceremony xiuhmolpilli, "the binding of the years", an event held every 52 years to align the Aztec’s ritual calendar with the annual calendar.
QuiauhtonalmNahuatl Derived from Nahuatl quiyahuitl "rain, rainstorm" and tonalli "day, warmth of the sun". Possibly related to Quiauhtonatiuh, "sun of rain" or "rain of fire sun", the name of the sun of the third epoch of humanity according to Aztec tradition, which was destroyed by a rain of fire and lava.
QuicksilvermPopular Culture Quicksilver is the 'mutant' name of a protagonist, and sometimes antagonist, of Marvel's line of X-Men and Avengers comics. His real name is Pietro Maximoff, and he is the son of Magneto... [more]
QuilindschymObscure In the case of Dutch soccer player Quilindschy Hartman (2001-), it is a combination of Quirine (the name of his sister) and Lindschy (possibly a Dutch form of Lindsay).
QuriquyllurfQuechua Derived from Quechua quri "gold" and quyllur "star".
Qurrat al-ʿAynfArabic, Iranian (?) Means "solace/consolation to the eyes" in Arabic. This was the title of Fatimah Baraghani, a 19th-century Persian poet, theologian and reformer (compare Táhirih).
RagintrudisfFrankish (Latinized) Latinized form of Ragintrud. Ragintrudis was the third wife of Dagobert I, king of Austrasia, Neustria, Burgundy, and also king of all the Franks.
RaivamithramOld Persian From Old Persian *raivah meaning "rich, wealthy" or "splendid, brilliant" and 𐎷𐎰𐎼 (Miθra), referring to the Zoroastrian deity Mithra.
RangitokonamMoriori This is the name of the god who divided Heaven and earth and shaped man. This is also the name of a Maori Chief named Te Rangi Tokona.
Ratnacandram & fIndonesian Combination of Ratna and Candra, derived from रत्नचन्द्र (rathnachandra), "jewel of the moon" or "shining treasure" in Sanskrit.
RattanawadifThai From Thai รัตนา (rattana) meaning "gem, jewel" and วดี (wadi) meaning "possessing, having".
RhiainfelltfMedieval Welsh Derived from Welsh rhiain "maiden" (originally "queen" from Celtic *r-gan-) and mellt "lightning". Rhiainfellt or Rhieinfellt was the name of a great-granddaughter of Urien Rheged who became the wife of the 7th-century Anglo-Saxon king Oswy of Northumbria.
RhodopianusmLate Roman From the Roman cognomen Rhodopianus meaning "from Rhodope". Rhodope was the name of a late Roman and early Byzantine province as well as of a mountain range. In both cases, the name is ultimately of Thracian origin... [more]
RobespierremFrench (Rare, Archaic) Transferred use of the surname Robespierre as a given name, used in reference to Maximilien Robespierre (1758-1794), who was one of the best-known leaders of the French Revolution.
RompetechosmLiterature, Popular Culture This is the name of a well-known fictional character by Francisco Ibáñez. Rompetechos is Spanish for "roof breaker". This is meant to be ironic, as Rompetechos is very short.
RosencrantzmTheatre Anglicized form of the noble Danish surname Rosenkrantz. Shakespeare used this name for a childhood friend of Hamlet in his play The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark (1600).
RullgardinafLiterature From Swedish rullgardin meaning "roller blind, roll-down curtain". This is one of the middle names of Pippi Långstrump (English: Pippi Longstocking), full name PippilottaViktualia Rullgardina Krusmynta Efraimsdotter Långstrump, a character invented by Swedish author Astrid Lindgren.
RusticianusmLate Roman Roman cognomen which was derived from Rusticus. A bearer of this name was Man(i)lius Rusticianus, a praetorian prefect of Roman Emperor Maximian (4th century AD)... [more]
Saif al-IslammArabic (Rare) Means "sword of Islam", derived from Arabic سَيْف (sayf) meaning "sword, sabre" combined with الْإِسْلَام (*al-ʾislām) meaning "Islam"... [more]
Saikhantsogm & fMongolian Derived from the Mongolian сайхан (saikhan) meaning "nice, beautiful, handsome" and цог (tsog) meaning "energy, embers, glowing coals".
SaikhanzayafMongolian Derived from Mongolian сайхан (saikhan) meaning "nice, good, beautiful" and заяа (zayaa) meaning "future, fate, fortune".
Sainkhishigm & fMongolian From the Mongolian сайн (sain) meaning "good" and хишиг (khishig) meaning "grace, blessing, favour".
SaintsetsegfMongolian From the Mongolian сайн (sain) meaning "good" and цэцэг (tsetseg) meaning "flower".
Sainzhargalm & fMongolian From the Mongolian сайн (sain) meaning "good" and жаргал (zhargal) meaning "happiness, joy".