Submitted Names Starting with W

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Weiping m & f Chinese
From Chinese 卫 (wèi) meaning "guard, protect", 维 (wéi) meaning "tie, fasten, preserve, maintain", or 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" combined with 平 (píng) meaning "level, even, peaceful" or 萍 (píng) meaning "wander, travel" or "duckweed"... [more]
Weiqian f Chinese
From the Chinese 玮 (wěi) meaning "type of jade, rare, valuable" and 茜 (qiàn) meaning "madder, reeds".
Weiqiang m Chinese
From Chinese 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" combined with 强 (qiáng) meaning "strong, powerful, energetic"... [more]
Weiqiao m & f Chinese
From the Chinese 唯 (wéi) meaning "only, yes" and 乔 (qiáo) meaning "tall, lofty, proud".
Weiqin f & m Chinese
From the Chinese character 未 (wèi) meaning "not yet", 薇 (wēi) meaning "fern" (feminine only), 微 (wēi) meaning "small" (feminine only), 威 (wēi) meaning "power, pomp", 巍 (wēi) meaning "high, lofty, towering", or 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" combined with 琴 (qín) referring to the Chinese musical instrument similar to a zither or 秦 (qín) regarding the Qin Dinasty (221 BC–206 BC), itself coming from Qin, an ancient Chinese state.... [more]
Weiqiu f Chinese
From the Chinese 玮 (wěi) meaning "type of jade, rare, valuable" or 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve" and 秋 (qiū) meaning "autumn".
Weiran f Chinese
From the Chinese 微 (wēi) meaning "small" and 然 (rán) meaning "yes, certainly, pledge, promise".
Weirich m Medieval German, German (Archaic)
Variant form of Wirich. Known bearers of this name include the medieval German nobleman Weirich von Gemmingen (1493-1548) and his grandson Weirich von Gemmingen (1575-1613), also a German nobleman.
Weiron m Swedish (Rare)
Of unknown origin and meaning.
Weirong f Chinese
From the Chinese 薇 (wēi), a type of fern, and 蓉 (róng) meaning "hibiscus".
Weishan f Chinese
From the Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve" or 玮 (wěi) meaning "type of jade, rare, valuable" and 珊 (shān) meaning "coral" or 杉 (shān) meaning "fir, pine".
Weishu f Chinese
From the Chinese 炜 (wěi) meaning "brilliant red, glowing" and 淑 (shū) meaning "kind and gentle".
Weiss m & f Popular Culture
Derived from German weiß (which is also found spelled as weiss) meaning "white".... [more]
Weithnoc m Breton (Rare, Archaic)
Breton given name derived from Gwezheneg.
Weitong f Chinese
From the Chinese 微 (wēi) meaning "small" and 彤 (tóng) meaning "red, vermilion".
Weiwan f Chinese
From the Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve" and 婉 (wǎn) meaning "amiable, congenial".
Weiwei f & m Chinese
From Chinese 未 (wèi) referring to the eighth Earthly Branch (1 PM to 3 PM), which itself is associated with the sheep of the Chinese zodiac, 薇 (wēi) meaning "fern", 维 (wéi) meaning "tie, fasten, preserve, maintain", 微 (wēi) meaning "small" or 威 (wēi) meaning "power, pomp" all combined with themselves... [more]
Weiwen m & f Chinese
From Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "tie, fasten, preserve, maintain", 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary", 纬 (wěi) meaning "weft, woof (a horizontal thread in a woven fabric)" or 慰 (wèi) meaning "comfort, console, calm" combined with 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing"... [more]
Weixi f Chinese
From the Chinese 薇 (wēi), a type of fern, and 熙 (xī) meaning "bright, splendid, glorious".
Weixia f Chinese
From the Chinese 薇 (wēi), a type of fern, and 霞 (xiá) meaning "rosy clouds".
Weixian f Chinese
From the Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve" or 玮 (wěi) meaning "type of jade, rare, valuable" and 娴 (xián) meaning "elegant, refined".
Weixiao f Chinese
From the Chinese 薇 (wēi), a type of fern, and 晓 (xiǎo) meaning "dawn, daybreak".
Weixin f Chinese
From the Chinese 蔚 (wèi) meaning "luxuriant, thick, ornamental" or 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve" and 心 (xīn) meaning "heart, mind, soul" or 馨 (xīn) meaning "fragrant, aromatic" or "distant fragrance".
Weixing f Chinese
From the Chinese 微 (wēi) meaning "small" and 星 (xīng) meaning "star, planet, point of light".
Weixiong m Chinese
From Chinese 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" combined with 雄 (xióng) meaning "hero, male, manly"... [more]
Weixu f & m Cham
From the Chinese 薇 (wēi), a type of fern, and 旭 (xù) meaning "rising sun".
Weixuan f Chinese
From the Chinese 玮 (wěi) meaning "jade, rare, valuable" or 炜 (wěi) meaning "brilliant red, glowing" and 璇 (xuán) meaning "beautiful star, jade" or 绚 (xuàn) meaning "gorgeous, variegated, adorned, brilliant".
Weixue f Chinese
From the Chinese 玮 (wěi) meaning "type of jade, rare, valuable" or 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve" and 雪 (xuě) meaning "snow".
Weiyan f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve", 薇 (wēi), a type of fern, or 玮 (wěi) meaning "type of jade, rare, valuable" and 琰 (yǎn) meaning "jewel, gem, glitter of gems", 妍 (yán) meaning "beautiful, handsome" or 燕 (yàn) meaning "swallow (bird)".
Weiyi f Chinese
Derived from 維 (wei) meaning "to tie, to link, to hold together", 薇 (wēi), a type of fern, or 玮 (wěi) meaning "type of jade, rare, valuable" and 儀 (yi) meaning "ceremony, rite", 懿 (yì) meaning "virtuous, admirable", 薏 (yì) meaning "lotus seeds", 忆 (yì) meaning "remember, memory" or 艺 (yì) meaning "art, talent, ability".
Weiying f & m Chinese
From Chinese 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" or 维 (wéi) meaning "tie, fasten, preserve, maintain" combined with 英 (yīng) meaning "flower, petal, brave, hero" or 迎 (yíng) meaning "welcome, greet, receive"... [more]
Weiyu f Chinese
From the Chinese 蔚 (wèi) meaning "luxuriant, thick, ornamental" and 雨 (yǔ) meaning "rain".
Weiyuan f Chinese
From the Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve" or 薇 (wēi), a type of fern, and 苑 (yuàn) meaning "pasture, park, garden" or 瑗 (yuàn) meaning "jade ring".
Weiyue f Chinese
From the Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve" or 玮 (wěi) meaning "jade, rare, valuable" and 月 (yuè) meaning "moon" or 悦 (yuè) meaning "pleased, contented".
Weizhen f Chinese
From Chinese 渭 (wei), meaning "The Wei River in Shaanxi" and 贞 (zhen), meaning "virtuous, loyal".
Weizhong m Chinese
From Chinese 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary", 惟 (wéi) meaning "alone, only" or 微 (wēi) meaning "small" combined with 中 (zhōng) meaning "middle", 衷 (zhōng) meaning "heart, inner feelings", 忠 (zhōng) meaning "loyalty, devotion" or 仲 (zhòng) meaning "middle, second"... [more]
Weizhu f Chinese
From the Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve" or 玮 (wěi) meaning "type of jade, rare, valuable" and 珠 (zhū) meaning "bead, pearl, precious stone".
Wekkadeth f & m Quechua, Inca, Inca Mythology
Means ‘shiny’ in Quechua. Its anglicised version is Wicadith.
Wela f Cebuano
Diminutive form of Manuela or Roela.
Welat m Kurdish
Means "homeland, land" in Kurdish.
Welby m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Welby.
Welcome m & f English, English (Puritan)
The origin of Welcome is the English language. Derived literally from the common word 'welcome'. It represents the transferred use of the vocabulary word as a given name.
Weldab m Eastern African
Eritrean given name of uncertain meaning. It might possibly be a variant or alternate transcription of Woldeab.
Weles m Slavic Mythology
God of underworld, magic, oaths, art, craft, merchants, wealth in Slavic Mythology.
Welf m Medieval German
The name is derived from a Geman word meaning "puppet, whelp".... [more]
Welflin m Medieval German
Probably a diminutive of the name Welf.
Welhelmus m Indonesian
Indonesian form of Wilhelm.
Wella m Cornish
Cornish form of William.
Wëllem m Luxembourgish (Archaic)
Luxembourgish form of William.
Welles m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Welles.
Wellington m English, Portuguese (Brazilian)
Transferred use of the surname Wellington.
Welmer m West Frisian
Frisian cognate of the Germanic name Wilmar.
Welmoed f & m West Frisian, Dutch
West Frisian form of Wilmut.
Welton m English, Portuguese (Brazilian)
Transferred use of the surname Welton.
Weltrude f Medieval German
Derived from Proto-Germanic *wela "well, good" and either Proto-Germanic *þrūþiz "strength" or Proto-Germanic *trut "maiden"... [more]
Wemund m Old Danish
Old Danish form of Vímundr.
Wen m English
Short form of Wendell.
Wenãcjusz m Kashubian
Kashubian form of Wenancjusz.
Wenai f Chinese
From the Chinese 玟 (wén) meaning "streaks in jade" and 瑷 (ài) meaning "fine quality jade".
Wenan f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 安 (ān) meaning "quiet, calm, peaceful".
Wenanty m Polish
Polish form of Venantius.
Wenbin m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 彬 or 斌 (bīn) meaning "refined" or 宾 (bīn) meaning "visitor, guest"... [more]
Wenbing f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 炳 (bǐng) meaning "bright, luminous, glorious" or 冰 (bīng) meaning "ice".
Wenbo m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 博 (bó) meaning "wide, extensive, gamble", 波 (bō) meaning "wave" or 伯 (bó) meaning "uncle, earl, count"... [more]
Wences m & f Spanish
Diminutive of Wenceslao, Wenceslada and their variants.
Wenceslaa f Spanish
Feminine form of Wenceslao.
Wenceslau m Aragonese
Aragonese form of Václav.
Wenchang f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 昌 (chāng) meaning "light of sun, good, proper".
Wenchong f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 宠 (chǒng) meaning "dote on, bestow favour on, favourite".
Wenchun f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 春 (chūn) meaning "spring".
Wencke f Low German
Form of Low German Weneke.
Wenda f Chinese
Combination of Wen and Da.
Wendalyn f English (Rare)
Possibly a feminine form of Wendelin or Wendell.
Wendee f English (Rare)
Variant of Wendy. One notable bearer is American voice actress and director Wendee Lee (1960-).
Wendela f Dutch, German (Rare)
Feminine form of Wendel.
Wendelbert m Germanic
Variant of Wandalbert. With this spelling, however, the first element of the name might also refer to the Wends, a Germanic tribe. They might have derived their name from the Old High Germanic verb wenden, which is synonymous with Gothic vandjan (see Wandebert).
Wendelburg f Germanic
Variant of Wandalburg. With this spelling, however, the first element of the name might also refer to the Wends, a Germanic tribe. They might have derived their name from the Old High Germanic verb wenden, which is synonymous with Gothic vandjan (see Wandeburg).
Wendelfrid m Germanic
Variant of Wandalfrid. With this spelling, however, the first element of the name might also refer to the Wends, a Germanic tribe. They might have derived their name from the Old High Germanic verb wenden, which is synonymous with Gothic vandjan (see Wandefrid).
Wendelgard f Germanic
Variant of Wandalgard. With this spelling, however, the first element of the name might also refer to the Wends, a Germanic tribe. They might have derived their name from the Old High Germanic verb wenden, which is synonymous with Gothic vandjan (see Wandegard).
Wendelien f Dutch
Dutch variant of Wendeline, with its spelling phonetical in nature.
Wendelijn m & f Dutch
Masculine and feminine form of Wendelin.
Wendelina f Dutch
Feminine form of Wendelin.
Wendelmar m Germanic
Variant of Wandalmar. With this spelling, however, the first element of the name might also refer to the Wends, a Germanic tribe. They might have derived their name from the Old High Germanic verb wenden, which is synonymous with Gothic vandjan (see Wandemar).
Wendelmoed f Dutch (Rare)
Modernized spelling of Wendelmoet, as it is in line with the modern Dutch word moed meaning "courage". This word was written as moet in Middle Dutch, which was spoken and written in the Late Middle Ages.
Wendelmoet f Dutch (Rare)
Derived from the Germanic name elements wentil meaning "a Vandal" (see Wendel) and muot meaning "courage, boldness".... [more]
Wendey f English
Variant of Wendy.
Wendie f English
Variant of Wendy.
Wendla f German (Rare), Theatre
Contracted form of Wendela. This was used by German dramatist Frank Wedekind for the heroine of his play 'Spring Awakening' (1891).
Wendolen f American (Rare, Archaic)
Altered form of Gwendolen, perhaps influenced by Wendy or Wendeline (a feminine form of Wendelin).
Wendolin f Spanish (Mexican)
Spanish adoption of Gwendolen.
Wendolinus m Germanic (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Holy shepherd and possible hermit, a Catholic saint, also called Wendelinus.
Wendreda f History (Ecclesiastical)
Possibly a Latinized form of Wynnthryth. This was the name of an Anglo-Saxon saint, perhaps of the 7th century, who was a nun and healer. Also known as Wendreth, she is associated with March in the Isle of Ely (where there is a medieval church dedicated to her) and Exning, Suffolk.
Wendula f German (Rare), Prague German
German feminine form of Wendel as well as a borrowing of of Vendula.
Wendy m Popular Culture
Agent Wendy Pleakley is a major character in Disney's 2002 film "Lilo & Stitch." His given name means "brave warrior" in the language of his homeworld.
Wendyjo f English (Rare)
Combination of Wendy and Jo.
Wendywati f Indonesian (Rare)
Combination of the name Wendy and the feminine suffix -wati.
Wenelin m Bulgarian (Germanized)
German transcription of Venelin.
Wenennefer m Ancient Egyptian
Means "the one who continues to be perfect" in Ancient Egyptian.
Wenepoykin m Wampanoag
Name of sachem Wenepoykin, also known as Winnepurkett, Sagamore George, George Rumney Marsh, and George No Nose.
Wenera f Tatar
from Venus
Weneriusz m Polish
Polish form of Venerius.
Weneta f Bulgarian
Variant transcription of Венета (see Veneta).
Wenfan f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 凡 (fán) meaning "all, any, every".
Wenfei f Chinese
From the Chinese 纹 (wén) meaning "line, stripe" or 玟 (wén) meaning "streaks in jade, gem" and 斐 (fěi) meaning "graceful, elegant" or 霏 (fēi) meaning "falling of snow and rain".
Wenfeng m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 峰 (fēng) meaning "summit, peak". Other character combinations can form this name as well.
Weng f Filipino
Mainly a diminutive of Rowena. This can also be used as a diminutive of Manuela and other names containing a similar sound.
Wenhan f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 菡 (hàn) meaning "lotus buds".
Wenhe f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 贺 (hè) meaning "send present, congratulate".
Wenhu f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 瑚 (hú) meaning "coral" or "person of virtue".
Wenhua m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 华 (huá) meaning "splendid, illustrious, flowery, Chinese"... [more]
Wenhuan f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 欢 (huān) meaning "joyous, merry, happy".
Wenhui f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 辉 (huī) meaning "brightness", 会 (huì) meaning "meeting, gathering", 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent" or 惠 (huì) meaning "favour, benefit"... [more]
Weni m Shipibo-Conibo
Means "lift oneself, raise oneself up" in Shipibo.
Wenikado f & m Ijaw
Means "I have worked too much" in Ijaw.
Wenjia f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 嘉 (jiā) meaning "fine, good, excellent, auspicious".
Wenjie m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" combined with 杰 (jié) meaning "heroic, outstanding", 洁 (jié) meaning "clean, clear, pure" or 婕 (jié), a character used in feminine names (also more rarely meaning "beautiful, handsome")... [more]
Wenjing f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 静 (jìng) meaning "quiet, still, gentle", 景 (jǐng) meaning "scenery, view", 靖 (jìng) meaning "peaceful, tranquil", 京 (jīng) meaning "capital city", 镜 (jìng) meaning "glass, mirror" or 井 (jǐng) meaning "well, mine shaft, pit"... [more]
Wenjuan f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" combined with 娟 (juān) meaning "beautiful, graceful" or 绢 (juàn) meaning "thin, silk fabric"... [more]
Wenjun m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" combined with 君 (jūn) meaning "king, ruler", 俊 (jùn) meaning "talented, handsome", 骏 (jùn) meaning "good horse, fast", 军 (jūn) meaning "army" or 珺 (jùn) meaning "beautiful jade"... [more]
Wenk m Kashubian
Diminutive of Wenãcjusz.
Wenka f Bulgarian
Variant transcription of Венка (see Venka).
Wenko m German (Rare), Bulgarian, Macedonian
German transcription of Venko.
Wenlei f Chinese
From the Chinese 玟 (wén) meaning "streaks in jade, gem" and 蕾 (lěi) meaning "bud, unopened flower".
Wenli f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 俪 (lì)# meaning "couple, pair".
Wenliang m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 亮 (liàng) meaning "brilliant, bright, clear", 良 (liáng) meaning "good", or 樑 (liáng) meaning "bridge", as well as other character combinations.
Wenlin f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 林 (lín) meaning "forest" or 麟 (lín) meaning "female unicorn".
Wenlong f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 珑 (lóng) meaning "gem cut like a dragon".
Wenlu f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 鹭 (lù) meaning "heron, egret".
Wenlun f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 纶 (lún) meaning "green silk thread".
Wenmei f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 玫 (méi) meaning "rose".
Wenmi f Chinese
From the Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" and 蜜 (mì) meaning "honey, nectar, sweet".
Wenmiao f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 淼 (miǎo) meaning "wide expanse of water".
Wenming m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing", 问 (wèn) meaning "ask, inquire" or 闻 (wén) meaning "smell, detect, hear, listen" combined with 明 (míng) meaning "bright, light, clear", 命 (mìng) meaning "life, existence, fate" or 鸣 (míng) meaning "sing, call, cry"... [more]
Wenna f Medieval Cornish
Early Cornish form of Gwen. It was borne by two 5th-century Cornish saints.
Wenna f Chinese
Combination of the names Wen and Na.
Wenna f Tagalog
Short form of Rowenna.
Wenna f Welsh
Anglicised form of Gwennan, this was the name of one of Brychan Brycheiniog’s daughters
Wennao f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 婥 (nào) meaning "beautiful".
Wenog m Welsh, History (Ecclesiastical)
Saint of Wales who is mentioned in several liturgical calendars.
Wenqi f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "language, writing, culture" combined with 淇 (qí), the name of several rivers in China, 琪 (qí) meaning "fine jade", 琦 (qí) meaning "distinguished, admirable", or 奇 (qí) meaning "rare, strange", as well as other character combinations.
Wenqiang f Chinese
From the Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 蔷 (qiáng) meaning "rose".
Wenqing m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" combined with 清 (qīng) meaning "clear, pure, clean", 庆 (qìng) meaning "congratulate, celebrate" or 青 (qīng) meaning "blue, green, young"... [more]
Wenrich m Medieval German
Derived from the Germanic elements wân meaning "hope, expectation" and ric meaning "ruler, mighty".... [more]
Wenrui f Chinese
From the Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" and 蕊 (ruǐ) meaning "unopened flowers, flower buds".
Wenshan f Chinese
From the Chinese 玟 (wén) meaning "streaks in jade, gem" or 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 珊 (shān) meaning "coral" or 善 (shàn) meaning "good, virtuous, kind".
Wenshang f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 上 (shàng) meaning "top, superior, highest".
Wensheng m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 闻 (wén) meaning "smell, detect, hear, listen" combined with 生 (shēng) meaning "living, fresh", 升 (shēng) meaning "rise, ascent" or 盛 (shèng) meaning "abundant, flourishing"... [more]
Wenshuang f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" or 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" and 霜 (shuāng) meaning "frost" or 爽 (shuǎng) meaning "bright, clear, happy, cheerful, refreshing".
Wenshushili m Buddhism
Chinese form of Manjushri.
Wensuo f Chinese
From the Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" and 娑 (suō) meaning "dance, frolic".
Wentao m & f Chinese
From the Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" and 桃 (táo) meaning "peach, marriage".
Wenting f Chinese
From the Chinese 纹 (wén) meaning "line, stripe" and 婷 (tíng) meaning "pretty, attractive, graceful".
Wentong f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 彤 (tóng) meaning "red, vermilion".
Wentshukumishiteu m & f Inuit Mythology
In Inuit mythology, Wentshukumishiteu is a water-elemental spirit which fiercely protected the young of various animal species from human hunters.
Wentworth m English
Transferred use of the surname Wentworth. It is borne by American actor Wentworth Miller (1972-).
Wenu f & m Mapuche
From Mapudungun wenu, a noun meaning "sky" and an adverb meaning "up, above."
Wenunchus f Wampanoag
Pocasset Wampanoag Native American Chief.
Wenus f Polish
Polish form of Venus.
Wenwei f Chinese
Combination of the Chinese character 文 (see Wen) and 蔚 (see Wei).... [more]
Wenxi f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 僖 (xī) meaning "joy, gladness", 熹 (xī) meaning "brightness, dawn", "dim light, glimmer" or 希 (xī) meaning "hope, expect, rare".
Wenxiang f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" combined with 香 (xiāng) meaning "fragrant", 祥 (xiáng) meaning "good luck, good omen", 翔 (xiáng) meaning "soar, glide"... [more]
Wenxiao f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 筱 (xiǎo) meaning "dwarf bamboo".
Wenxin f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" or 玟 (wén) meaning "streaks in jade, gem" and 歆 (xīn) meaning "like, admire", 馨 (xīn) meaning "fragrant, aromatic, distant fragrance" or 昕 (xīn) meaning "dawn, early morning".
Wenxiu f Chinese
From the Chinese 玟 (wén) meaning "streaks in jade, gem" and 绣 (xiù) meaning "embroidery, ornament".
Wenxu f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 栩 (xǔ) meaning "be glad, pleased", also a species of oak, or 煦 (xù) meaning "kind, gentle, gracious".
Wenxuan f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 渲 (xuàn) meaning "add repeated washes of colour".
Wenxue f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" or 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" and 雪 (xuě) meaning "snow".
Wenxun f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 勋 (xūn) meaning "meritorious deeds".
Wenya f Chinese
Combination of Wen and Ya.
Wenyan f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "language, writing" or 汶 (wèn) referring to a river in China combined with 雁 (yàn) "wild goose" or 岩 (yán) "cliff, mountain", as well as other character combinations that can form this name.
Wenyasha m & f Shona
Means "merciful" in Shona.
Wen-yen f Chinese, Japanese
Wen-yen was the name of China's 5th king's daughter's name and is the name of a rare Chineese artist from the Ching dynasty.
Wenyi f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 温 (wēn) meaning "warm" combined with 怡 (yí) meaning "joy, harmony", 意 (yì) meaning "thought, mind, idea, sense", 一 (yī) meaning "one", 仪 (yí) meaning "ceremony, rites", 漪 (yī) meaning "ripple, wave" or 义 (yì) meaning "justice, righteousness"... [more]
Wenyin f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 殷 (yīn) meaning "many, great, abundant, flourishing".
Wenying f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 英 (yīng) meaning "flower, petal, brave, hero" or 颖 (yǐng) meaning "clever, skillful, ear of grain, tip"... [more]
Wenyou f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 友 (yǒu) meaning "friend, companion, friendly".
Wenyuan f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" or 玟 (wén) meaning "streaks in jade, gem" and 元 (yuán) meaning "first, origin", 媛 (yuàn) meaning "beauty, beautiful woman" or 园 (yuán) meaning "garden, park, orchard".
Wenyue f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 越 (yuè) meaning "exceed, go beyond".
Wenzhao f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 昭 (zhāo) meaning "bright, luminous".
Wenzhen f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 祯 (zhēn) meaning "lucky, auspicious, good omen".
Wenzhu f Chinese
From the Chinese 玟 (wén) meaning "streaks in jade, gem" and 珠 (zhū) meaning "bead, pearl, precious stone, gem".
Weohstan m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements weoh "idol, image" or "sacred, holy" and stan "stone". Cognate to Old Norse Vésteinn... [more]
Weola m Anglo-Saxon (Hypothetical)
Diminutive of Old English names beginning with he element weoh- "idol, image" or "holy, sacred".
Weomadus m History (Ecclesiastical, Latinized)
Latinized form of Weomad (see Wiomad).
Weorcgyð f Anglo-Saxon (Hypothetical)
Composed of the Old English elements weorc meaning "work" and guð meaning "battle". This unattested/reconstructed name might have given rise to the name of Worsley, a village in the historic county of Lancashire, England; according to the Dictionary of British Place Names, the place name could mean "woodland clearing of a woman named Weorcgyth or a man named Weorchaeth" (the second element in either case being Old English leah).
Weorðgifu f Anglo-Saxon, Medieval English
Possibly derived from Old English weorþ "worth, deserving, honoured, esteemed" and giefu "present, gift".
Wepa m Turkmen
Turkmen form of Vefa.
Werä m German (Swiss)
Bernese German form of Werner.
Weransia f Chaga
Means "hope" in Chagga.
Werburga f Anglo-Saxon (Latinized)
Latinized form of Wærburg (see Werburg). This was the name of a 7th-century English saint and the patroness of Chester. She was the daughter of King Wulfhere of Mercia and Saint Ermenilda.
Werede m Amharic
Means "he descended" in Amharic.
Werena f Polish
Polish form of Verena.
Werenfrid m History (Ecclesiastical)
Variant of Warinfrid via the Latinized form Werinfridus or Werenfridus. This was the name of an 8th-century saint and Benedictine missionary, also known as Werenfridus, who was allegedly born in England and assisted Saint Willibrord in his labors to convert the Frisians to Christianity.
Werenfried m Dutch, Medieval German
Dutch and German form of Warnfried.
Werenro f Ancient Egyptian
Werenro is the name given to one of the several daughters of Pharaon Ramesses II (1303-1213 BC), third pharaoh of the Nineteenth Dynasty of Egypt (from 1292 to 1189 BC).
Werethekau f Egyptian Mythology
Means "great one of magic", "great enchantress" in Ancient Egyptian. This was the name of an Ancient Egyptian goddess, the personification of supernatural power.
Wergil m Polish
Polish form of Vergilius.
Wergilia f Polish
Feminine form of Wergiliusz.
Wergiliusz m Polish
Polish form of Virgil.
Werik'i f Eastern African, Amharic
Means "gold" in Amharic.
Werinbert m Germanic
Variant spelling of Warinbert.
Werka f Bulgarian (Germanized)
Variant transcription of Верка (see Verka).
Wermund m Germanic, Norwegian
Possibly composed of the elements wer "true" and mund "protector".
Wernard m Dutch (Rare), German (Rare)
Dutch form and German variant of Wernhard.
Werneri m Finnish
A Finnish variant form of Werner.
Wernerus m Dutch
Latinized form of Werner.
Wernfried m German (Austrian, Rare)
From the Germanic name element warin "guard" and fridu "peace".
Wernhard m German
German form of Warinhard.
Weroniczka f Polish
Diminutive of Weronika.
Wérónika f Kashubian
Kashubian form of Veronica.
Weronisia f Polish
Diminutive of Weronika.
Weronka f Polish
Diminutive of Weronika.
Wérsa f Kashubian
Diminutive of Wérónika.
Wérsza f Kashubian
Diminutive of Wérónika.
Werthiva f Medieval English
An anglicization of Weorðgifu.
Werunako f Shona
Meaning "of beauty; a girl or woman of beauty".
Werus m Polish
Polish form of Verus.
Werwald m Medieval French
Derived from Old High German wara "protection, watch" and Old High German walt "power, authority".
Wesam m Arabic
Variant transcription of Wisam. A known bearer of this name is the Qatari soccer player Wesam Rizik (b. 1981).
Weselina f Polish
Polish borrowing of Veselina.
Weslee m & f English (American, Rare)
Variant and feminine form of Wesley.
Weslei m Portuguese (Brazilian)
Portuguese borrowing of Wesley.
Wesleigh f & m English
Variant of Wesley, more commonly used for girls.
Wesleya f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Wesley.
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