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Pantagathos m Late GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek πάντες
(pantes) meaning "all", which is ultimately derived from Greek πᾶς
(pas) meaning "all, for all, of all". The second element is derived from Greek αγαθος
(agathos) meaning "good".
Pantagruel m LiteratureThe first element of this name is derived from Greek πάντες
(pantes) meaning "all", which is ultimately derived from Greek πᾶς
(pas) meaning "all, for all, of all". The second element is derived from Hagarene
gruel meaning "thirsty"... [
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Pantainetos m Ancient GreekThe 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"... [
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Pantainos m Ancient GreekThe 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 noun αἴνη
(aine) meaning "praise, fame" (see
Aeneas).
Pantakles m Ancient GreekThe 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 noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory".
Pantalaimon m LiteratureForm of
Panteleimon used by Philip Pullman in his series of children's fantasy novels 'His Dark Materials' (1995-2000). Lyra's dæmon, Pantalaimon appears in the 2007 film adaption of the first book, 'The Golden Compass'.
Pantandros m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from either the Greek adverb πάντῃ
(pantei) meaning "(in) every way, on every side" or the Greek adverb πάντως
(pantos) meaning "in all ways"... [
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Pantariste f Greek MythologyThe first element of this name is derived from Greek πάντες
(pantes) meaning "all", which is ultimately derived from Greek πᾶς
(pas) meaning "all, for all, of all". The second element is derived from Greek αριστος
(aristos) meaning "best"... [
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Pantawan f ThaiMeans "like the sun" from Thai ปาน
(pan) meaning "as, like" and ตะวัน
(tawan) meaning "sun".
Pantea f Persian, Persian Mythology (?), History (?)Persian form of
Panthea. Pantea Arteshbod was a 6th-century BC Persian commander during the reign of Cyrus the Great. She was said to be the most beautiful woman in Asia, so she wore a mask during battle to stop men from falling in love with her.
Pantelakis m GreekModern Greek diminutive of
Pantelis, 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.
Pantenor m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from either the Greek adverb πάντῃ
(pantei) meaning "(in) every way, on every side" or the Greek adverb πάντως
(pantos) meaning "in all ways"... [
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Pantes f JavaneseFrom Javanese
pantês meaning "fitting, proper, worthy".
Panwat f & m ThaiFrom Thai ปาน
(pan) meaning "as if, like, resembling" and วาด
(wat) meaning "draw, sketch".
Panya m ThaiMeans "wisdom, knowledge" in Thai.
Paolig m BretonDiminutive of
Paol, as it contains the Breton diminutive suffix
-ig.
Papalya f Indigenous Australian, PintupiOf Australian Aboriginal origin (Pintupi, to be precise), the meaning of this name is not yet known to me at the moment. A known bearer of this name was Papalya Nangala, the mother of Australian Aboriginal painter Takariya Napaltjarri (b... [
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Papuna m GeorgianThe first element of this name is derived from either the Georgian noun პაპა
(papa) meaning "grandfather" or the Georgian noun პაპი
(papi) meaning "pope" (which is ultimately of Latin origin)... [
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Par f ChinMeans "blossom, bloom" in Hakha Chin.
Paramet m ThaiFrom Sanskrit परमेश्वर
(parameshvara), an epithet of the Hindu god
Shiva 1, itself derived from परम
(parama) meaning "highest, best" and ईश्वर
(ishvara) meaning "lord, god".
Paramita f Indian, SanskritMeans "perfection, completeness" in Sanskrit. In Buddhism, the pāramitās refer to the perfection or culmination of certain virtues. In Buddhism, these virtues are cultivated as a way of purification, purifying karma and helping the aspirant to live an unobstructed life, while reaching the goal of enlightenment.
Parara f Indigenous Australian, PintupiOf Australian Aboriginal origin (Pintupi, to be precise), the meaning of this name is not yet known to me at the moment. A known bearer of this name was Parara Napaltjarri (c. 1944-2003), an Australian Aboriginal painter.
Parca f Roman MythologyOne of the three goddesses of fate in relation to birthing. See also
Nona and
Decima. Parca or Partula oversees
partus, birth as the initial separation from the mother's body (as in English '"postpartum")... [
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Parekura m MaoriMeans "battle, battlefield" in Maori. A notable bearer of this name is the Maori politician Parekura Horomia (1950-2013) from New Zealand.
Parichat f ThaiMeans "erythrina (a type of flower)" in Thai.
Parichehr f PersianFrom پری (
pari) meaning "fairy" combined with چهره (
chehre) meaning "face, appearance"
Parijat m & f Indian, BengaliDerived from Sanskrit पारिजात
(pārijāta), which refers to several different plants including the night-blooming jasmine (
Cestrum nocturnum) and Indian coral tree (
Erythrina variegata).
Parinaz f PersianFrom Persian پری
(pari) meaning "fairy" and ناز
(naz) meaning "delight, comfort".
Parinya m & f ThaiMeans "knowledge, awareness, understanding" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit परिज्ञा
(parijñā).
Parizad f PersianMeans "child of a fairy", from Persian پری
(pari) meaning "sprite, fairy" combined with زاد
(zâd) meaning "child of".
Parkin m Medieval EnglishMedieval diminutive of
Peter. The change from
er to
ar is a characteristic phonetic development in Old French and Middle English.
Parla f TurkishMeans "shine!" in Turkish (the imperative form of
parlamak meaning "to shine").
Parman m Indonesian, JavaneseMeans "order, command" in Javanese, ultimately from Persian فرمان
(farman). It can also be interpreted as a variant of
marma meaning "compassion, mercy, pity".
Parmenas m Ancient Greek, BiblicalDerived from the Greek verb παρμένω
(parmeno), which is a poetic form of the Greek verb παραμένω
(parameno) meaning "to stay beside" or "to stand fast, to stand one's ground"... [
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Parmenion m Ancient Greek, HistoryDiminutive form of
Parmenon, as this name contains the Greek diminutive suffix -ιων
(-ion). Parmenion was the name of a Macedonian general from the 4th century BC, who had been in the service of Philip II of Macedon and Alexander the Great.
Parmenon m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek verb παρμένω
(parmeno), which is a poetic form of the Greek verb παραμένω
(parameno) meaning "to stay beside" or "to stand fast, to stand one's ground"... [
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Parsadan m Literature, Georgian (Archaic)Georgian sources state that this name is of Persian origin and means "wise, learned" and "scholar, scientist". This should connect the name to Middle Persian
frazānag meaning "wise, intelligent" and
frazanagīh meaning "wisdom, intelligence", which have both evolved into modern Persian as فرزانه
(farzâne) (see
Farzaneh).... [
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Parsam m ArmenianPossibly derived from the Assyrian name
Barsauma meaning "fasting".
Parshvanatha m SanskritFrom Sanskrit पार्श्व
(pārśva) meaning "near, proximate, side" and नाथ
(nāthá) meaning "protector, patron, lord, master". This was the name of the 23rd tirthankara (enlightened spiritual teacher and saviour) in Jain tradition, preceding
Mahavira.
Pārsla f LatvianTaken directly from Latvian
pārsla "flake" (as in a snowflake).
Parthenopaios m Greek MythologyThe first element of this name is derived from Greek παρθένος
(parthenos) meaning "maiden, girl, virgin". The second element is probably derived from Greek παῖς
(pais) "child", which would give the name as a whole the meaning of "child of a virgin"... [
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Partogi m BatakMeans "protector, leader, guide" in Toba Batak.
Parwoto m JavaneseFrom Javanese
parwata meaning "mountain, hill", ultimately from Sanskrit पर्वत
(parvata).
Pasca f Medieval Italian, Medieval CornishDerived from Latin
pascha "(feast of) Passover". The Jewish Passover holiday often coincided with the Christian Easter holiday; this name was given to children born or christened on or near that holiday... [
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Paschaal m Dutch (Archaic)Dutch form of
Paschalis (see
Pascal). It was in use from at least the 17th century until at least the early 20th century, during which time it was often spelled as
Paschael (sometimes also
Passchaal and
Passchael).
Paschaas m Dutch (Archaic)Dutch form of
Paschasius. It was in use from at least the 16th century until at least the 18th century, during which time it was often spelled as
Paschaes (sometimes also
Passchaas and
Passchaes)... [
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Pascharius m History (Ecclesiastical), MedievalThe earliest known bearer of this name is the 7th-century saint Pascharius of Nantes. He was a native of the city, which is located in the cultural and historical region of Brittany in western France... [
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Paschasinus m Late RomanDerived from the Latin noun
pascha meaning "Easter" as well as "Passover" combined with the Latin adjectival suffix
-inus.... [
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Paschasios m Late GreekDerived from Greek πᾶς
(pas) meaning "all, every, each" combined with the rare Greek adjective χάσιος
(chasios) meaning "good".... [
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Pascou m FrenchFrench diminutive of
Pascal, as
-ou is a French masculine diminutive suffix. This diminutive has been in use since medieval times, as is evidenced by the fact that Pascou is also a patronymic surname in France.
Pascweten m Medieval BretonThe first element of this name is uncertain; it might possibly be derived from Old Breton
Pasc meaning "Easter". The second element consists of Old Breton
uueten or
uuethen (also
guethen), which is a derivation of Old Breton
uueith (also
gueith) meaning "battle, fight" as well as "warrior".... [
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Pasebakhaenniut m Ancient EgyptianFrom Egyptian
pꜣ-sbꜣ-ḫꜥ-n-nwt meaning "the star appearing in the city", derived from
pꜣ "the; he of" combined with
sbꜣ "star; meteor",
ḫꜥ "appearing",
m "in", and
nwt "town, city", usually referring to
Thebes.
Paseri f Japanese (Modern, Rare)Japanese transliteration of the English word
parsley, referring to the type of flowering plant that has been widely used in European, Middle Eastern and American cooking.... [
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Pasherenptah m Ancient EgyptianFrom Egyptian
pꜣ-šr-n-ptḥ meaning "son of Ptah", derived from
pꜣ "the; he of" combined with
šr "boy, child, young man; son" and the name of the god
Ptah... [
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Pashonti m CopticMeans "one of the acacia tree", derived from the masculine possessive prefix ⲡⲁ-
(pa-) combined with ϣⲟⲛϯ
(šonti) "acacia, thorn tree".
Pashupati m HinduismFrom Sanskrit पशु (
paśu) meaning "cattle" and पति (
pati) meaning "lord", thus "lord of animals". Pashupati is a Hindu deity and an incarnation of
Shiva 1.
Pasigenes m Ancient GreekMeans "born for all", derived from Greek πᾶς
(pas) meaning "all, for all, of all" combined with Greek γενης
(genes) meaning "born".
Pasikles m Ancient GreekMeans "glory of all", derived from Greek πᾶς
(pas) meaning "all, for all, of all" combined with Greek κλεος
(kleos) meaning "glory".