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Aenete f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latin form of the Greek Αἰνήτη (Ainete), derived from Greek αἰνητός (ainetos) meaning "praiseworthy, deserving praise", from αἰνέω (aineo) "to praise". In Greek mythology Aenete was the wife of Aeneas, the legendary founder of the ancient Thracian city of Aenus.

Akihide m Japanese
From Japanese 英 (aki) meaning "hero, outstanding", 暁 (aki) meaning "daybreak, dawn, in the event", 顕 (aki) meaning "appear, existing", 現 (aki) meaning "present, existing, actual", 昂 (aki) meaning "rise", 晃 (aki) meaning "clear", 秋 (aki) meaning "autumn", 彰 (aki) meaning "patent, clear", 昌 (aki) meaning "prosperous, bright, clear", 昭 (aki) meaning "shining, bright", 晶 (aki) meaning "sparkle, clear, crystal", 章 (aki) meaning "badge, chapter, composition, poem, design", 聡 (aki) meaning "wise, fast learner", 明 (aki) meaning "bright, light", 耀 (aki) meaning "shine, sparkle, gleam, twinkle", 陽 (aki) meaning "light, sun, male", 晟 (aki) meaning "clear", 曉 (aki) meaning "dawn, daybreak, clear", 皓 (aki) meaning "white, clear" or 堯 (aki) meaning "high, far" combined with 秀 (hide) meaning "excel, excellence, beauty, surpass", 英 (hide) meaning "hero, outstanding", 栄 (hide) meaning "flourish, prosperity, honor, glory, splendor" or 偉 (hide) meaning "admirable, greatness, remarkable, conceited, famous, excellent"... [more]

Alhajiahmad m Western African (Modern)
Combination of Alhaji meaning "the pilgrim" with Ahmad meaning "most commendable, most praiseworthy".

Aristainetos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἄριστος (aristos) meaning "best" combined with the Greek adjective αἰνετός (ainetos) meaning "praiseworthy"... [more]

Astuti f Javanese
Means "praised, commendable" in Old Javanese.

Badi'a f Muslim
Means "unique, admirable".

Bangaru m Indian
Translates to "golden" in Telugu. Also used to express "fine", "noble", "beautiful" or "admirable".

Demainetos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun δῆμος (demos) meaning "people" as well as "country, land" combined with the Greek adjective αἰνετός (ainetos) meaning "praiseworthy"... [more]

Egokiñe f Basque
Derived from Basque egoki "commendable, worthy; suitable, correct; appropiate, seemly". This name is considered a Basque equivalent of Justa.

Epainetos m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ἐπαινετός (epainetos) meaning "praised, praiseworthy, laudable", itself a derivative of the Greek noun ἔπαινος (epainos) meaning "approval, praise, commendation"... [more]

Euainetos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek εὐαίνετος (euainetos) meaning "much-extolled", itself from the elements ευ (eu) "good" and αἰνετός (ainetos) "praiseworthy".

Exainetos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek preposition ἐξ (ex) meaning "out of" as well as "outside, beyond" combined with the Greek adjective αἰνετός (ainetos) meaning "praiseworthy". The latter word is ultimately derived from the Greek noun αἴνη (aine) meaning "praise, fame" (see Aeneas).... [more]

Haiqi m & f Chinese
From Chinese 海 (hǎi) meaning "sea, ocean" combined with 琦 (qí) meaning "fine, admirable, outstanding". This name can be formed from other character combinations as well.

Haizeder f Basque (Modern)
Derived from Basque haize "wind" and eder "beautiful; good, excellent, admirable".

Hamada m Arabic
Derived from Arabic حَمِيد (ḥamīd) meaning "praiseworthy", ultimately from حَمِدَ (ḥamida) meaning "to praise". It is etymologically related to Hamid 1 and Muhammad.

Hamady m Western African
A variant of the Arabic name Hamad, meaning "praiseworthy".

Hamdi m Arabic, Turkish, Indonesian
Means "praiseworthy" or "praise" in Arabic, derived from the root حمد (hamida) meaning "to praise".

Hamdiya f Arabic
Meaning “praiseworthy”, “admirable”, “noble”.

Hamdun m Medieval Arabic (Moorish)
Means "praise, praiseworthy" in Arabic.

Hammad m Urdu, Arabic
Derived from Arabic حَمِيد (ḥamīd) meaning "praiseworthy".

Hiirou m Japanese
From Japanese 飛 (hi) meaning "to fly", 偉 (i) meaning "admirable" combined with 楼 (rou) meaning "floor, level". Other kanji combinations are possible. ... [more]

Humaid m Arabic
Means "praiseworthy" in Arabic, from the same root as Hamid 1.

Iko f Japanese (Rare)
This name combines 斐 (hi, i) meaning "beautiful, patterned", 衣 (i, e, kinu, -gi, koromo) meaning "clothes, dressing, garment", 惟 (i, yui, omo.nmiru, kore, omo.uni) meaning "consider, reflect, think", 伊 (i, kare) meaning "Italy, that one", 威 (i, odo.kasu, odo.shi, odo.su) meaning "dignity, intimidate, majesty, menace, threaten", 慰 (i, nagusa.meru, nagusa.mu) meaning "consolation, amusement, seduce, cheer, make sport of, comfort, console", 維 (i) meaning "fibre, tie, rope", 偉 (i, era.i) meaning "admirable, conceited, excellent, famous, greatness, remarkable", 委 (i, yuda.neru) meaning "committee, entrust to, leave to, devote, discard", 位 (i, kurai, gurai) meaning "rank, grade, throne, crown, about, some", 井 (sei, shou, i) meaning "well, well crib, town, community", 以 (i, mo'.te) meaning "because, by means of, compared with, in view of", 蔚 (utsu, i, uchi, otokoyomogi) meaning "dense growth" or 猪 (cho, i, inoshishi) meaning "boar" with 子 (shi, su, tsu, ko, -ko, -ne) meaning "child, sign of the rat (1st sign of the Chinese zodiac)."... [more]

Ino f Japanese
Derived from the Japanese kanji 偉 (i) meaning "admirable, great, excellent" combined with 野 or 埜 (no) both meaning "field, area". In the Naruto franchise there is a female character called Ino written with Japanese Hiragana いの (Ino)... [more]

Jiaqi f & m Chinese
From Chinese 佳 (jiā) meaning "good, auspicious, beautiful" or 家 (jiā) meaning "home, family" combined with 琪 (qí) meaning "fine jade", 奇 (qí) meaning "odd, unusual, strange", 祺 (qí) meaning "auspicious, propitious, good luck, felicity", 琦 (qí) meaning "admirable, fine, jade, gem, precious stone" or 其 (qí) meaning "he, she, it"... [more]

Legpa m & f Tibetan
Means "praiseworthy, useful" or "Mercury" in Tibetan.

Lehiwa f Hawaiian (Rare)
From the word meaning "admirable, attractive."

Leiyi f Chinese
From the Chinese 蕾 (lěi) meaning "buds, unopened flowers" and 懿 (yì) meaning "virtuous, admirable, esteemed".

Luanyi f Chinese
From the Chinese 鸾 (luán), a mythological bird, or 銮 (luán) meaning "bells" and 懿 (yì) meaning "virtuous, admirable, esteemed" or 怡 (yí) meaning "happy, joyful, harmony, joy".

Madiha f Arabic, Pakistani
Means "praiseworthy" in Arabic, derived from Arabic حمد (hamid) "to praise".

Marvelino m Indonesian (Rare)
From the English word meaning "miracle" and/or "wonderful story or legend", derived from Old French merveille "a wonder", from Latin mirabilia "wonderful things", which is the neuter plural form of mirabilis "strange or wonderful, admirable, amazing", from mirari "to wonder at", from mirus "wonderful" (the word "smile" shares this root)... [more]

Masayori m Japanese
From Japanese 政 (masa) meaning "rule; government; politics" combined with 偉 (yori) meaning "admirable". Other kanji combinations are possible. ... [more]

Meisa f Japanese
From Japanese 冥 (mei) meaning "dark", 銘 (mei) meaning "inscription, signature (of artisan)", 名 (mei) meaning "name", 命 (mei) meaning "fate, command, decree, destiny, life, appoint", 姫 (mei) meaning "princess", 愛 (mei, me) meaning "love, affection", 明 (mei, me) meaning "bright, light", 生 (mei) meaning "life, genuine, birth", 芽 (mei, me) meaning "bud, sprout", 苺 (me) meaning "strawberry", 萌 (mei, me) meaning "sprout, bud" or 鳴 (mei) meaning "chirp, cry, bark, sound, ring, echo, honk", 依 (i) meaning "reliant, depend on, consequently, therefore, due to", 衣 (i) meaning "garment, clothes, dressing", 偉 (i) meaning "admirable, greatness, remarkable, conceited, famous, excellent", 生 (i) meaning "life, genuine, birth" or 愛 (i) meaning "love, affection" combined with 沙 (sa) or 砂 (sa) both meaning "sand", 咲 (sa) meaning "blossom", 冴 (sa) meaning "be clear, serene, cold, skillful", 彩 (sa) meaning "colour", 桜 (sa) meaning "cherry blossom", 紗 (sa) meaning "gauze", 幸 (sa) meaning "happiness", 朝 (sa) meaning "morning, dynasty, regime, epoch, period, (North) Korea", 皐 (sa) meaning "swamp, shore", 里 (sa) meaning "village" or 佐 (sa) meaning "assistant, help"... [more]

Mengyi f Chinese
From the Chinese 梦 (mèng) meaning "dream" and 艺 (yì) meaning "art, talent, ability" or 懿 (yì) meaning "virtuous, admirable, esteemed".

Mirabel f English (Rare), Dutch (Rare), Belgian (Rare), French (Quebec, Rare), Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Derived from Old French mirable "wonderful; admirable", ultimately from Latin mirabilis "wonderful, marvellous, astonishing, extraordinary, remarkable, amazing" (compare Mirabelle).

Mirandella f Hungarian
Variant of Miranda, meaning "admirable"

Mujdā f Arabic
Feminine form of أَمْجَد (ʾamjad) (see Amjad), itself an elative of مَجِيد Majid, feminine مَجِيدَة‎ (Majīda).... [more]

Muspkaya m & f Aymara
Means "admirable" in Aymara.

Nayi f Chinese
From the Chinese 纳 (nà) meaning "take, receive, accept" or 娜 (nà) meaning "elegant, graceful" and 懿 (yì) meaning "virtuous, admirable" or 伊 (yī) meaning "he, she, this, that".

Nikainetos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" combined with the Greek adjective αἰνετός (ainetos) meaning "praiseworthy"... [more]

Nuoyi f Chinese
From the Chinese 诺 (nuò) meaning "promise, approve" and 懿 (yì) meaning "virtuous, admirable, esteemed".

Pantainetos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from Greek παντός (pantos), which is the genitive singular of Greek πᾶς (pas) meaning "all, every, each". The second element is derived from the Greek adjective αἰνετός (ainetos) meaning "praiseworthy"... [more]

Qiangyi f Chinese
From the Chinese 蔷 (qiáng) meaning "rose" and 懿 (yì) meaning "virtuous, admirable".

Qianyi f Chinese
From the Chinese 千 (qiān) meaning "thousand, many, very" or 芊 (qiān) meaning "exuberant and vigorous foliage" and 漪 (yī) meaning "ripples, swirling", 忆 (yì) meaning "remember, memory" or 懿 (yì) meaning "virtuous, admirable".

Raoyi f Chinese
From the Chinese 娆 (ráo) meaning "graceful, charming, fascinating" and 懿 (yì) meaning "virtuous, admirable".

Roi f & m Japanese (Rare)
This name can be used as 路伊, 路以, 路威, 路郁, 呂伊 or 呂偉 with 路 (ro, ru, -ji, michi) meaning "path, route, road, distance", 呂 (ro, ryo, sebone) meaning "spine, backbone", 伊 (i, kare) meaning "Italy, that one", 以 (i, mo'.te) meaning "because, by means of, compared with, in view of", 威 (i, odo.kasu, odo.shi, odo.su) meaning "dignity, intimidate, majesty, menace, threaten", 郁 (iku, i) meaning "cultural progress, perfume" and 偉 (i, era.i) meaning "admirable, conceited, excellent, famous, greatness, remarkable."... [more]

Rui m & f Japanese
As a unisex name, it can be used as 類, 流生, 流衣, 琉以, 琉依, 琉唯, 琉生, 琉衣, 瑠伊 or 瑠依 with 類 (rui, tagu.i) meaning "class, genus, kind, sort, variety", 流 (ryuu, ru, naga.re) meaning "a sink, current, flow, forfeit", 生 (shou, sei, i.kiru, i.keru, -u, u.mare, o.u, ki, na.ru, ha.eru) meaning "birth, genuine, life", 衣 (i, e, kinu, -gi, koromo) meaning "clothes, dressing, garment", 琉 (ryuu, ru) meaning "gem, lapis lazuli, precious stone", 以 (i, mo'.te) meaning "because, by means of, compared with, in view of", 依 (i, e, yo.ru) meaning "consequently, depend on, due to, reliant, therefore", 唯 (i, yui, tada) meaning "merely, only, simply, solely", 瑠 (ryuu, ru) meaning "lapis lazuli" and 伊 (i, kare) meaning "Italy, that one."... [more]

Ruiko f Japanese
From Japanese 潤 (rui) meaning "wet, be watered, profit by, receive benefits, favor, charm, steep", 流 (ru) meaning "current, a sink, flow, forfeit", 留 (ru) meaning "detain, fasten, halt, stop", 瑠 (ru) meaning "lapis lazuli", 塁 (rui) meaning "baseball", 涙 (rui) meaning "tears, sympathy", 累 (rui) meaning "accumulate, involvement, trouble, tie up, continually", 類 (rui) meaning "sort, kind, variety, class, genus", 路 (ru) meaning "path, route, road, distance", 壘 (ru) meaning "baseball", 泪 (rui) meaning "tears, weep, cry" or 誄 (rui) meaning "condolence message", 依 (i) meaning "reliant, depend on, consequently, therefore, due to", 以 (i) meaning "by means of, because, in view of, compared with", 衣 (i) meaning "garment, clothes, dressing", 壱 (i) meaning "one", 偉 (i) meaning "admirable, greatness, remarkable, conceited, famous, excellent" or 易 (i) meaning "easy, ready to, simple, fortune-telling, divination" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child" or 琴 (ko), which refers to a type of musical instrument similar to a harp... [more]

Ruiyi f Chinese
From the Chinese 蕊 (ruǐ) meaning "unopened flowers, flower bud" and 懿 (yì) meaning "virtuous, admirable".

Sansani f Thai
Means "praised, praiseworthy" in Thai.

Shaohua m & f Chinese
From Chinese 少 (shǎo) meaning "few, little" or (shào) meaning "young, youthful", 绍 (shào) meaning "continue, carry on" or 劭 (shào) meaning "excellent, admirable, respectable" combined with 华 (huá) meaning "splendid, illustrious, flowery, Chinese"... [more]

Shayesteh f Arabic, Iranian, Persian
Apparently means “admirable” or “fitting”. A notable bearer of this name is Iranian stage actress Shayesteh Irani.

Shaylon m Scottish Gaelic
Shaylon as a boy's name is related to the Gaelic name Shea. The meaning of Shaylon is "admirable

Takeaki m Japanese
From Japanese 偉 (take) meaning "admirable", 威 (take) meaning "intimidate", 岳 (take) meaning "mountain peak", 健 (take) meaning "healthy, strong", 建 (take) meaning "build, establish, erect, found", 剛 (take) meaning "firm; strong; hard", 壮 (take) meaning "big, large", 竹 (take) meaning "bamboo", 武 (take) meaning "military, martial", 勇 (take) meaning "brave" or 雄 (take) meaning "hero, manly" combined with 英 (aki) meaning "excellent, fine", 哲 (aki) meaning "philosophy, clear", 明 (aki) meaning "clear", 亮 (aki) meaning "clear, help", 秋 (aki) meaning "autumn", 彰 (aki) meaning "obvious, clear", 昌 (aki) meaning "good, prosper", 昭 (aki) meaning "shining", 晶 (aki) meaning "clear", 章 (aki) meaning "chapter; section", 陽 (aki) meaning "light, sun, male", 朗 (aki) meaning "bright, clear", 暁 (aki) meaning "dawn, daybreak", 顕 (aki) meaning "manifest, display", 晃 (aki) meaning "clear" or 揚 (aki) meaning "scatter, spread"... [more]

Talal m Arabic
Meaning "pleasant, nice, admirable, agreeable, joyous, and beautiful in form or appearance."

Tianyi f Chinese
From the Chinese 恬 (tián) meaning "quiet, calm, peaceful" or 甜 (tián) meaning "sweet, sweetness" and 懿 (yì) meaning "virtuous, admirable", 谊 (yì) meaning "friendship" or "appropriate, suitable", 亦 (yì) meaning "also, likewise", 艺 (yì) meaning "art, talent, ability", 益 (yì) meaning "benefit, advantage", 熠 (yì) meaning "bright and sparkling" or 怡 (yí) meaning "happy, joyful".

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".

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.

Yaoyi f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 姚 (yáo) meaning "handsome, elegant" and 懿 (yì) meaning "virtuous, admirable, esteemed".

Yiluan f Chinese
From the Chinese 懿 (yì) meaning "virtuous, admirable, esteemed" and 娈 (luán) meaning "lovely, beautiful, docile".

Yimiao f Chinese
From the Chinese 懿 (yì) meaning "virtuous, esteemed, admirable" and 淼 (miǎo) meaning "wide expanse of water".

Yingyi f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 盈 (yíng) meaning "filled with, full of, overflowing" or 滢 (yíng) meaning "clean, pure water; lucid, glossy" and 懿 (yì) meaning "virtuous, admirable, esteemed" or 怡 (yí) meaning "happy, joyful, harmony, joy".

Yipeng f Chinese
From the Chinese 懿 (yì) meaning "virtuous, admirable" or 奕 (yì) meaning "orderly, abundant" and 朋 (péng) meaning "friend".

Yiping m & f Chinese
From Chinese 一 (yī) meaning "one", 益 (yì) meaning "profit, benefit", 夷 (yí) meaning "foreigner, flat, level, smooth", 懿 (yì) meaning "virtuous, admirable, esteemed, chaste" or 怡 (yí) meaning "joy, harmony" combined with 平 (píng) meaning "level, even, peaceful" or 萍 (píng) meaning "duckweed, wander, travel"... [more]

Yixiang f Chinese
From the Chinese 懿 (yì) meaning "virtuous, admirable, esteemed", 亿 (yì) meaning "hundred million, many" or 怡 (yí) meaning "happy, joyful, harmony, joy" and 香 (xiāng) meaning "fragrant, sweet smelling, incense".

Yixin f Chinese
Derived from the Chinese 怡 (yí) meaning "happy, joyful" or "harmony, pleasure, be glad", 懿 (yì) meaning "virtuous, admirable, esteemed", 宜 (yí) meaning "suitable, right, proper", 依 (yī) meaning "rely on, be set on, obey a wish" or 艺 (yì) meaning "art, talent, ability" and 欣 (xīn) meaning "happy, joyous, delighted", 昕 (xīn) meaning "dawn, early morning", 心 (xīn) meaning "heart, mind, soul" or 馨 (xīn) meaning "fragrant, aromatic, distant fragrance".

Yiying f & m Chinese
Derived from the Chinese 怡 (yí) meaning "happy, joyful" or "harmony, pleasure, be glad", 依 (yī) meaning "rely on, be set on, obey a wish", 懿 (yì) meaning "virtuous, admirable, esteemed", 忆 (yì) meaning "remember, memory" or 翊 (yì) meaning "flying, assist, help, respect" and 潆 (yíng) meaning "tiny stream, swirl around", 赢 (yíng) meaning "win, gain, profit", 莺 (yīng) meaning "oriole, green finch", 英 (yīng) meaning "hero" or "flower, leaf, petal", or 映 (yìng) meaning "mirror, reflect, shine", 瑛 (yīng) meaning "luster of gems, crystal", 盈 (yíng) meaning "filled with, full of, overflowing" or 莹 (yíng) meaning "luster of gems, bright, lustrous".

Yiyue f Chinese
Derived from the Chinese 怡 (yí) meaning "happy, joyful" or "harmony, pleasure, be glad", 依 (yī) meaning "rely on, be set on" or "obey a wish", or 懿 (yì) meaning "virtuous, admirable, esteemed" and 悦 (yuè) meaning "pleased, contented" or 月 (yuè) meaning "moon".

Yuqi f & m Chinese
From Chinese 雨 (yǔ) meaning "rain" or 玉 (yù) meaning "jade" or "pure; beautiful" combined with 琦 (qí) meaning "fine; admirable", "jade; gem" or "bizarre", 綺 (qǐ) meaning "woven silk" or "beautiful; gorgeous" or 琪 (qí) meaning "beautiful jade" or "to flourish flowers and plants".

Yuyi f Chinese
From the Chinese 玉 (yù) meaning "jade", 雨 (yǔ) meaning "rain" or 钰 (yù) meaning "rare treasure" and 懿 (yì) meaning "virtuous, admirable", 意 (yì) meaning "thought, idea", 漪 (yī) meaning "ripples, swirling", or 宜 (yí) meaning "appropriate, fitting, suitable".

Zhenyi f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 真 (zhēn) meaning "clearly, really" or "real, true, genuine" or 贞 (zhēn) meaning "faithful, loyal, virtuous, chaste" and 懿 (yì) meaning "virtuous, admirable", 艺 (yì) meaning "art, talent, ability", 谊 (yì) meaning "friendship", 忆 (yì) meaning "remember, reflect upon, memory", or 熠 (yì) meaning "bright and sparkling".