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Agna f Lithuanian
Either derived from Greek άγνόs (agnos, compare Agnes) or from Lithuanian agnus "agile; energetic".

Artun m Armenian
Means "awake, watchful, alert, lively" in Armenian.

Durustaan m Yakut
Means "high, straight, smooth, energetic, persistent".

Epp f Estonian
Of uncertain origin and meaning. Theories include a derivation from Estonian hepp "lively" and a variant of Ebe.

Ergis m Yakut
From the name of a Yakut mythical hero; means "revolving", "energetic".

Evin m & f Irish
From Éimhín with the typical Irish diminutive suffix ending with the letter 'n'. From the root word eimh meaning "swift" or "lively". ... [more]

Gulmohor f Bengali
Meaning "Charming", "Energetic", "Nice", "Successful", and "Powerful".

Guoqiang m Chinese
From Chinese 国 (guó) meaning "country" combined with 强 (qiáng) meaning "strong, powerful, energetic"... [more]

Gwivarc'h m Medieval Breton
Derived from Breton gwiv "lively, cheerful" and marc'h "horse".

Han m & f Lao
Means "lively" in Lao.

Himchan m Korean (Modern)
From the present determiner form of adjective 힘차다 (himchada) meaning "powerful, vigorous, energetic," effectively a combination of Him and verb 차다 (chada) meaning "to fill."

Humam m Arabic
Means "hardworking, enthusiastic, energetic" in Arabic.

Isana m & f Japanese (Rare)
From 鯨 (isana), an old name for a whale now known as kujira in Japanese, sometimes written as 勇魚 with the addition of 魚 (na) meaning "fish." Another reading for 鯨 is simply isa and it may appear to be the same element used in the verb 勇む (isamu) meaning "to be in high spirits, be lively."... [more]

Jazz f & m English (Modern)
Diminutive of Jazmine/Jasmine or Jazper/Jasper, or possibly given in reference to "jazz", the genre of music, or the English word jazz meaning "energy, excitement, excitability; very lively; of excellent quality, the genuine article".

Jianqiang m Chinese
From Chinese 坚 (jiān) meaning "hard, firm" or 建 (jiàn) meaning "build, establish" combined with 强 (qiáng) meaning "strong, powerful, energetic"... [more]

Katsuaki m Japanese
From Japanese 佳 (ka) meaning "excellent, beautiful, good, pleasing, skilled", 嘉 (ka) meaning "applaud, praise, esteem, happy, auspicious", 活 (katsu) meaning "lively, resuscitation, being helped, living", 健 (katsu) meaning "healthy, strong", 賢 (katsu) meaning "intelligent, wise, wisdom, cleverness", 克 (katsu) meaning "overcome, kindly, skillfully", 勝 (katsu) meaning "victory, win, prevail, excel", 捷 (katsu) meaning "victory, fast", 晶 (katsuaki) meaning "sparkle, clear, crystal", 松 (katsuaki) meaning "pine tree", 礁 (katsuaki) meaning "reef, sunken rock", 雄 (katsu) meaning "hero, manly" or 剋 (katsu) meaning "victory", 津 (tsu) meaning "haven, port, harbor, ferry" combined with 明 (aki) meaning "bright, light", 秋 (aki) meaning "autumn", 彰 (aki) meaning "patent, clear", 璃 (aki) meaning "glassy, lapis lazuli", 晋 (aki) meaning "advance", 顕 (aki) meaning "appear, existing", 昌 (aki) meaning "prosperous, bright, clear", 陽 (aki) meaning "light, sun, male", 亮 (aki) meaning "clear, help", 晃 (aki) meaning "clear", 商 (aki) meaning "make a deal, selling, dealing in, merchant", 昭 (aki) meaning "shining, bright", 章 (aki) meaning "badge, chapter, composition, poem, design", 朗 (aki) meaning "bright, clear" or 彬 (aki) meaning "refined, gentle"... [more]

Keqiang m Chinese
From Chinese 克 (kè) meaning "overcome, win" combined with 强 (qiáng) meaning "strong, powerful, energetic"... [more]

Kerlaz m Germanic
A variation of the Common-Germanic name karlaz meaning "freeman" from which the name Karl or Kerl comes; ultimately from the Indo-European root *ǵerh₂- meaning "to age, to mature, to grow" related to the Common-Germanic word *kurnan "grain" and *kerskaz "lively"; compare the Tocharian word *śrāy "grownup, adult, mature, old," Ancient Greek γερᾰρός (gerarós) "of revered bearing, honorable, majestic." ... [more]

Kinu m Aymara
“A man awake, lively, who is aware of everything that happens“... [more]

Marisika m & f Malagasy
Means "lively" in Malagasy.

Merryann f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Possibly a variation of Maryann, which is possibly influenced by the English word merry meaning "cheerful, lively".

Mudris m Latvian
Derived from Latvian mudrs "energetic; vivacious; lively; vibrant".

Mundra f Latvian (Rare)
Derived from Latvian mundrs "brisk, energetic; vibrant, lively, vivacious".

Nritu m Indian
MEANING - "lively, dancing, active, gesticulating, long, actor, dancer, earth"... [more]

Raila f Finnish, Estonian (Rare)
Variant of Raili, though folk etymology likes to connect this name with Finnish railakas "lively".

Revel m English
Meaning, "enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing."

Ruchomir m Polish
The first element of this name is derived from Polish ruch "movement, motion, move" (also compare Polish ruchliwy "lively, busy"). The second element is derived from Slavic mir "peace".

Ruchosław m Polish
The first element of this name is derived from Polish ruch "movement, motion, move" (also compare Polish ruchliwy "lively, busy"). The second element is derived from Slavic slav "glory".

Rûgeş f Kurdish
Means "genial, lively" in Kurdish.

Sergelen m & f Mongolian
Means "cheerful" or "lively, sharp, clever" in Mongolian.

Sho'xberdi m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek sho'x meaning "mischevious, lively, spirited" and berdi meaning "gave".

Sho'xiya f Uzbek
Derived from the word 'sho'x meaning "lively, playful, spirited".

Sigla f Filipino, Tagalog
From Tagalog sigla meaning "lively, vitality, energy".

Sirke f Finnish
From Finnish sirkeä "perky, lively".

Sotsai m & f Thai
Means "bright, clear, cheerful, lively" in Thai.

Spragge m Medieval English
Meaning "lively."

Tiri m Karachay-Balkar
Means "energetic, lively" in Karachay-Balkar.

Tsogtgerel m & f Mongolian
Derived from Mongolian цогт (tsogt) meaning "ardent, energetic, brilliant" and гэрэл (gerel) meaning "light".

Tsul f Berber
Means "lively" in Tamazight.

Turar m & f Kazakh
Means "will live", derived from Kazakh тірі (tiri) meaning "survive" or "alive, lively". This name was traditionally given when a child (usually a son) was not expected to live.

Tzitte f Yiddish
Means "energetic" in Yiddish.

Vigen m Armenian
From an Old Armenian form of Vincentius (see Vincent). Alternately, it may be from Latin vigēre meaning "to be vigorous, to be energetic, to be active".

Vilkas m Lithuanian, Finnish
Vilkas is part of the Lithuanian language which means "wolf". This name is most famously used in the video game "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim" where one of the characters is named Vilkas.... [more]

Viridis f Italian (Archaic), Medieval Italian
Derived from the Latin color word viridis "green".... [more]

Vivette f French (Rare), English (Rare), Dutch (Rare), Afrikaans (Rare), Norwegian (Rare)
Possibly a diminutive form of Vivienne (see also Viviette), but it could also be an independent name that is ultimately derived from Latin vivus "alive" or Latin vividus "full of life, lively, spirited".

Weiqiang m Chinese
From Chinese 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" combined with 强 (qiáng) meaning "strong, powerful, energetic"... [more]

Xuanqiang f Chinese
From the Chinese 璇 (xuán) meaning "beautiful star, jade" and 强 (qiáng) meaning "strong, powerful, energetic".

Yarina f Russian
Variant of Irina, perhaps influenced by the Slavic element yaru meaning "energetic".

Yarofey m Russian (Archaic)
Archaic variant of Ierofey. The spelling might have been influenced by Slavic names that contain the Slavic element yaru meaning "fierce, energetic", such as Yaroslav.

Yashtirek m Chuvash
Chuvash masculine given name derived from the Tatar яшел (yashel) meaning "green" and терек (terek) meaning "alive, lively".

Yongqiang m Chinese
From Chinese 永 (yǒng) meaning "perpetual, eternal" combined with 强 (qiáng) meaning "strong, powerful, energetic" or 鏘 (qiāng) meaning "tinkle, clang, jingle"... [more]

Yrla f Swedish (Modern, Rare), Popular Culture
Combination of Swedish yra "rave, to whirl" (ultimately from yr "lively, jolly") and virvla, also meaning "to whirl". The name was invented by Swedish screenwriter Christina Herrström for a character in the TV series 'Ebba och Didrik' (1990).

Zhiqiang m Chinese
From Chinese 志 (zhì) meaning "will, purpose, ambition" combined with 强 (qiáng) meaning "strong, powerful, energetic"... [more]

Zhiruhi f Armenian
Derived from ժիր (žir) meaning "active, lively, vibrant".

Żywomił m Polish
The first element of this name is derived from Polish żywy "alive, living, lively" or żywot "life", both of which are ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic živъ "alive". The second element of this name is derived from Slavic mil "gracious, dear".

Żywomir m Polish
The first element of this name is derived from Polish żywy "alive, living, lively" or żywot "life", both of which are ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic živъ "alive". The second element of this name is derived from Slavic mir "peace"... [more]

Żywosław m Polish
Derived from the Polish element żywy "alive, living, lively" or żywot "life" and the Slavic element slav "glory". Compare Życiesław.