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Wenhua m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 华 (huá) meaning "splendid, illustrious, flowery, Chinese"... [more]
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]
Wenjia f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" combined with 嘉 (jiā) meaning "excellent, good, auspicious"... [more]
Wenjian m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 健 (jiàn) meaning "strong, healthy"... [more]
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.
Wenlan f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" combined with 兰 (lán) meaning "orchid, elegant" or 澜 (lán) meaning "wave, billow, ripple"... [more]
Wenli f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" combined with 立 (lì) meaning "stand, establish", 莉 (lì) meaning "white jasmine", 礼 (lǐ) meaning "ceremony" or 丽 (lì) meaning "beautiful, lovely"... [more]
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 & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 林 (lín) meaning "forest" or 琳 (lín) meaning "fine jade, gem"... [more]
Wenlong m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 龙 (lóng) meaning "dragon"... [more]
Wenmei f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 汶 (wèn) referring to the Wen River in Shandong province combined with 梅 (méi) meaning "plum, apricot", 美 (měi) meaning "beautiful" or 妹 (mèi) meaning "younger sister, girl"... [more]
Wenmin m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 民 (mín) meaning "people, citizens"... [more]
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.
Wennel m German (Rare)
Hypochoristic form of Wendelin.
Wenpei m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 沛 (pèi) meaning "abundant, full, copious" or 培 (péi) meaning "foster, cultivate"... [more]
Wenping m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 平 (píng) meaning "level, even, peaceful"... [more]
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.
Wenqian f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 谦 (qiān) meaning "humble, modest" or 茜 (qiān) meaning "rubia plant, madder plant"... [more]
Wenqiang m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 强 (qiáng) meaning "strong, powerful, energetic"... [more]
Wenqin f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 琴 (qín) meaning "zither, lute", 欽 (qīn) meaning "respect, admire, venerate" or 勤 (qín) meaning "diligent, industrious, hardworking"... [more]
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 m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 瑞 (ruì) meaning "felicitous omen, auspicious"... [more]
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]
Wenshushili m Buddhism
Chinese form of Manjushri.
Wenting f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 婷 (tíng) meaning "pretty, graceful"... [more]
Wentworth m English
Transferred use of the surname Wentworth. A famous bearer of the name was American assessor Wentworth Cheswell (1746-1817), considered by some as the first African-American elected to public office and the first African-American judge.
Wenu f & m Mapuche
From Mapudungun wenu, a noun meaning "sky" and an adverb meaning "up, above."
Wenus f Polish
Polish form of Venus.
Wenwei m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 蔚 (wèi) meaning "luxuriant, grand, magnificent" or 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary"... [more]
Wenwen f & m Chinese
Reduplication of Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing", 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" or 吻 (wěn) meaning "lips, to kiss"... [more]
Wenxia f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 霞 (xiá) meaning "rosy clouds, mist"... [more]
Wenxian f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 娴 (xián) meaning "elegant, gentle, skilled, adept". Other character combinations can form this name as well.
Wenxiang m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 翔 (xiáng) meaning "soar, glide", 祥 (xiáng) meaning "good luck, good omen" or 香 (xiāng) meaning "fragrant"... [more]
Wenxing m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 兴 (xīng) meaning "rise, start, flourish, prosper". Other character combinations can form this name as well.
Wenxiong m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 雄 (xióng) meaning "hero, male, manly" or 熊 (xióng) meaning "bear (animal)"... [more]
Wenxuan m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 轩 (xuān) meaning "high, lofty, tall" and also referring to a type of high-fronted curtained carriage, 宣 (xuān) meaning "declare, announce", 瑄 (xuān) referring to a type of large ornamental piece of jade or 萱 (xuān) meaning "orange daylily" (scientific name Hemerocallis flava)... [more]
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.
Wen-yen f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" and 岩 (yán) meaning "cliff, rocks" Other character combinations are possible.
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]
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]
Wenyuan m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 元 (yuán) meaning "first, origin", 媛 (yuàn) meaning "beautiful woman", 渊 (yuān) meaning "deep, profound, abyss" or 远 (yuǎn) meaning "distant, remote, far"... [more]
Weohstan m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements weoh "idol, image" or "sacred, holy" and stan 1 "stone"... [more]
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.
Werena f Polish
Polish form of Verena.
Wergilia f Polish
Feminine form of Wergiliusz.
Wergiliusz m Polish
Polish form of Virgil.
Werinbert m Germanic
Variant spelling of Warinbert.
Werka f Bulgarian (Germanized)
Variant transcription of Верка (see Verka).
Wernard m Dutch (Rare), German (Rare)
Dutch form and German variant of Wernhard.
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.
Werni m German
Diminutive of names that contain the Germanic element warin (related to war meaning "aware, cautious"), such as Werner and Wernfried.
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.
Werus m Polish
Polish form of Verus.
Wervilla f Medieval Welsh
Anglicized form of Gwerfyl.
Werwald m Medieval French
Derived from Old High German wara "protection, watch" and Old High German walt "power, authority".
Weselina f Polish
Polish borrowing of Veselina.
Wesleigh f & m English
Variant of Wesley, more commonly used for girls.
Wespazjan m Polish
Polish form of Vespasian.
Wespazjón m Kashubian
Kashubian form of Vespasian.
Wesselin m German
German transcription of the Bulgarian name Veselin.
Wesselina f German (Rare), Dutch (Rare)
German transcription of the Bulgarian name Veselina.
West m & f English
From the English word, ultimately from the Proto-Indo-European *wes-pero- "evening, night". It may also be considered transferred use of the surname West or a short form of Weston.
Wester m West Frisian
Of uncertain origin and meaning; a derivation from Wetser has been suggested.
Westleigh m & f English (Rare)
Rare variant of Westley.
Weyma f German (Rare)
Probably a feminine form to Weimar.... [more]
Weyntie f Dutch (Archaic)
Variant of Wyntje. This name was found among Dutch colonists in America in the 1600s and 1700s.
Whaitiri f & m Maori, Polynesian Mythology
Means "thunder" in Maori. Whaitiri is the female personification of thunder in Maori mythology. She is a blind, cannibalistic goddess.
What-God-will m English (Puritan)
English translation of Latin quod vult Deus meaning "whatever God wants", referring to the will of God. Also see Quodvultdeus.
Whilhelmina f Dutch (Archaic), German (Archaic)
This particular spelling of the given name Wilhelmina originated in older times, when people had varying degrees of literacy and when the Dutch and German languages were not yet standardized to the degree that they are today... [more]
Whisnu m Indonesian
Indonesian form of Vishnu.
Whisper f English (Rare)
From the English word whisper, meaning "speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords", itself from Proto-Germanic *hwisprōną (“to hiss, whistle, whisper”).
Whitfield m English
Transferred use of the surname Whitfield. A known bearer of this surname as a first name is the American cryptographer Whitfield Diffie (b... [more]
Whitley f & m English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Whitley.
Whitsuntide m English (Puritan)
Name given in relation to Whitsuntide, referring to the time around Pentecost.
Whittaker m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Whittaker, a variant of Whitaker.
Whittany f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Whitney influenced by Brittany.
Wholesome m English (Puritan)
Meaning, "conducive to or promoting moral well-being."
Whoopi f Popular Culture
Whoopi Goldberg is the stage name of Caryn Elaine Johnson. ... [more]
Wia f West Frisian (Rare)
West Frisian pet form of feminine Germanic names containing the element wig meaning "war, battle".
Wiaam f & m Arabic
Alternate transcription of Arabic وئام (see Wiam).
Wiam f & m Arabic
Means "harmony, peace, concord" in Arabic.
Wiang m & f Thai
Means "(walled) city, town" in Thai.
Wiangchai m Thai
From Thai เวียง (wiang) meaning "walled city, town" and ชัย (chai) meaning "victory".
Wiar m Old Swedish
Old Swedish form of Vidar.
Wiara f Polish
Directly taken from Polish wiara "belief, faith", reinforced by the Slavic names Vera 1 and Vjera.
Wiarka f Polish
Diminutive of Wiara.
Wiarosław m Polish
Derived from Polish wiara "faith, belief, trust" (which is probably ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic věra "faith, belief") combined with Slavic slav "glory". The meaning of this name is thus roughly "glorious faith".
Wiarunia f Polish
Diminutive of Wiara.
Wibald m Germanic, West Frisian
This name is often encountered as a variant form of Wigbald and Witbald. However, it can also be a name in its own right, in which case its first element is derived from either Old High German wîh meaning "holy, sacred" or from Old High German wîp meaning "woman"... [more]
Wibe m West Frisian, East Frisian
Frisian short form of names whose first element is derived from Old High German wîg "warrior" or Gothic vilja "will, desire." Also, the second element of those names starts with a "b", e.g. Wibrand and Wilbert.
Wibert m Germanic, Dutch (Rare)
This name is often encountered as a variant form of Wigbert and Witbert. However, it can also be a name in its own right, in which case its first element is derived from either Old High German wîh meaning "holy, sacred" or from Old High German wîp meaning "woman"... [more]
Wibiana f Polish (Rare)
Polish form of Vibiana, used in reference to the saint.
Wibilo m Medieval German
A diminutive of Wibo.... [more]
Wibisono m Javanese
Javanese form of Vibhishana.
Wibrân m West Frisian (Archaic)
West Frisian form of Wibrand.
Wibrand m Germanic, Dutch (Rare), West Frisian (Rare)
This name is often encountered as a variant form of Wigbrand and Witbrand. However, it can also be a name in its own right, in which case its first element is derived from either Old High German wîh meaning "holy, sacred" or from Old High German wîp meaning "woman"... [more]
Wibren m West Frisian, East Frisian
Frisian form of Wibern, an ancient Germanic given name which was often encountered as a variant form of Wigbern and Witubern... [more]
Wicaksono m Javanese
From Javanese wicaksana meaning "wisdom", ultimately from Sanskrit विचक्षण (vicakṣaṇa) meaning "bright, radiant, clear-sighted, wise".
Wicapiwakan f Sioux
From Lakota wičháȟpi "star" and wakȟáŋ "sacred, holy".
Wicek m Polish
Diminutive of Wincenty.
Wicha m Thai
Means "knowledge, subject" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit विद्या (vidyā).
Wichai m Thai
Means "victory" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit विजय (vijaya).
Wichan m Thai
Means "criticise, review" in Thai.
Wichard m Dutch, Frisian, German
Dutch, Frisian and German form of Wighard.
Wichburg f Medieval German
Medieval German form of Wigburg.
Wichian m Thai
Means "vajra, lightning bolt, diamond" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit वज्र (vajra).
Wichit m Thai
Means "exquisite, beautiful, fine" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit विचित्र (vicitra).
Wichitra f Thai
From Thai วิจิตร (wichit) meaning "exquisite, beautiful, fine".
Wichta f Silesian
Diminutive of Wiktoria.
Wick m Kashubian
Diminutive of Wincãt.
Wicka f Kashubian
Diminutive of Wincãta.
Wicus m Afrikaans
Short form of Lodewicus.
Wicuś m Polish
Diminutive of Wincenty.
Wida f Indonesian
From Sanskrit विध (vidha) meaning "form, manner, act".
Widagdo m Javanese
From Javanese widagda meaning "clever, adept, skilled", ultimately from Sanskrit विदग्ध (vidagdha).
Wide m Swedish (Rare)
Variant of Vide.
Wided f Arabic (Maghrebi)
Alternate transcription of Arabic وداد (see Widad) chiefly used in North Africa.
Wideline f Haitian Creole
Feminine form of Wide.
Widewuto m Prussian, Baltic Mythology
Derived from the Old Prussian adjective videvis meaning "aware, informed" as well as "known" combined with an Old Prussian diminutive suffix that is the equivalent of the modern Lithuanian masculine diminutive suffix -utis... [more]
Widha f Indonesian
Variant of Wida.
Widhere m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements wīd "wide" (from wīdaz) and here "army". Cognate to Old Norse Víðarr.
Widhi m & f Indonesian
Variant of Widi.
Widhia f Indonesian
Variant of Widya.
Widhy m & f Indonesian
Variant of Widi.
Widhya f Indonesian
Variant of Widya.
Widi m & f Indonesian
Derived from Sanskrit विधि (vidhi) meaning "rule, law, fate, destiny".
Widia f Indonesian
Variant of Widya.
Widiya f Indonesian
Variant of Widya.
Widiyanto m Javanese
From Javanese widya meaning "knowledge, wisdom", ultimately from Sanskrit विद्या (vidya).
Widji f & m Javanese
Older spelling of Wiji influenced by Dutch orthography.
Widodo m Javanese
From Javanese widada meaning "safe, healthy, prosperous".
Widolf m Germanic
Variant of Witolf.
Widoyoko m Javanese
From Javanese widayaka meaning "wise man, poet", ultimately from Sanskrit विधायक (vidhāyaka).
Widsanu m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai วิษณุ (see Witsanu).
Widulf m Germanic
Variant spelling of Witulf.
Widuri f Indonesian
From the name of a type of shrub that produces white or lavender-coloured flowers (scientific name Calotropis gigantea).
Widy m & f Indonesian
Variant of Widi.
Widyasari f Indonesian
Combination of Widya and Sari 2.
Widyastuti f Javanese
Means "blessings, good wishes, worship, praise" in Javanese.
Widyawati f Indonesian
Combination of the name Widya and the feminine suffix -wati.
Widyo m Javanese
From Javanese widya meaning "knowledge", ultimately from Sanskrit विद्या (vidyā).
Wiecha f Polish
Diminutive of Wiesława.
Wiegert m West Frisian
Variant spelling of Wigert.
Wieke f Dutch
Short form of Ludowieka.
Wiel m Limburgish
Limburgish short form of Wilhelmus and Willibrordus.... [more]
Wiem f & m Arabic (Maghrebi)
Alternate transcription of Arabic وئام (see Wiam) chiefly used in North Africa.
Wieńczysław m Polish
18th-century coinage of debated origin and meaning. Theories include a variant of Więcesław, influenced by Russian Vyacheslav.
Wiercia f Polish
Diminutive form of Wiera.
Wierd m West Frisian
Variant form of Wiard.... [more]
Wierosław m Polish
Variant form of Wiarosław.
Wierzymir m Polish
Means "to believe in peace", derived from Polish wierzyć "to believe, to trust, to rely" (which is probably ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic věra "faith, belief") combined with Slavic mir "peace".
Wies f & m Dutch, Flemish, Limburgish
This name is unisex in Dutch and Flemish, but strictly feminine in Limburgish.... [more]
Wiesa f Kashubian
Diminutive of Wiesława.
Wiesia f Polish
Diminutive of Wiesława.
Wiesiek m Polish
Diminutive of Wiesław.
Wiesłôw m Kashubian
Kashubian form of Wiesław.
Wiets m Frisian
Form of Wide.
Wietse m West Frisian, Dutch
Variant spelling of Wytse.... [more]
Wietske f West Frisian
Feminine form of Wietse.
Wifrun f Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements wif "woman, wife" and run "whisper, secret, runic letter".
Wigalois m Arthurian Cycle
The title hero of an Arthurian novel by Wirnt von Grafenberg.
Wigbald m Germanic, Dutch, German
Means "bold warrior", derived from Old High German wîg "warrior" combined with Old High German bald "bold, brave."
Wigbeorn m Anglo-Saxon
Anglo-Saxon cognate of Wigbern.
Wigbern m Germanic
Derived from Old High German wîg meaning "warrior" combined with Proto-Germanic beran or bernu meaning "bear" (bero and bern in Old High German).
Wigbod m Germanic
Derived from Old High German wîg "warrior" combined with Gothic biutan "to offer" or Old High German boto "bid, offer."
Wigert m West Frisian
West Frisian form of Wichard.
Wigfrid m Germanic, German
Derived from Old High German wîg "warrior" combined with Old High German fridu "peace."
Wighelm m Germanic
Derived from Old High German wîg "warrior" combined with Old High German helm "helmet, protection."
Wighelm m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements wig "war, battle" and helm "helmet, protection".
Wigilia f Polish
Feminine form of Wigiliusz.
Wigiliusz m Polish
Polish form of Vigilius.
Wiglaf m Anglo-Saxon, German (Modern, Rare)
From Old English wig "battle, war" and laf "remains, remainder" (see laibō). ... [more]
Wigman m Germanic
Derived from Old High German wîg "warrior" combined with man "man."
Wigmond m Dutch
Dutch form of Wigmund.
Wignand m Germanic, German
Derived from Old High German wîg "warrior" combined with Gothic nand "bravery" (or Gothic nanthjan "to venture, to risk, to dare").
Wignyo m Javanese
From Javanese wignya meaning "clever, wise, capable, skilled", ultimately from Sanskrit विज्ञा (vijñā).
Wigolf m Germanic, German
Variant spelling of Wigulf.
Wigrad m Germanic
Derived from Old High German wîg "warrior" combined with Old High German rât "counsel."
Wigram m Germanic, German
Derived from Old High German wîg "warrior" combined with hraban or hramn "raven."
Wigtrud f Germanic
Derived from Old High German wîg "warrior" combined with þruþ "strength."
Wigulf m Germanic
Derived from Old High German wîg "warrior" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Wihtmund m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements wiht "thing, creature" and mund "protection".
Wijan m Thai
Alternate transcription of Wichan.
Wijaya m & f Indonesian, Sinhalese
Derived from Sanskrit विजय (vijaya) meaning "victory". It is sometimes used as a feminine name in Indonesia.
Wijayatunggadewi f History
Derived from Sanskrit विजयतुङ्गदेवी (vijayatuṅgadevi) meaning "victory of the high goddess". This name was borne by Tribhuwana Wijayatunggadewi (also known as Tribhuwannottunggadewi Jayawishnuwardhani (from Sanskrit त्रिभुवनतुङ्गदेवी जयविष्णुवर्धनी (tribhuvanatuṅgadewi jayavishnuvardhani) meaning "high goddess of the three worlds, victory of Vishnu's prosperity"), a Javanese queen regnant and the third Majapahit monarch, who reigned from 1328 to 1350.
Wijgert m Dutch
Variant form of Wichard.
Wiji f & m Javanese
Means "seed, grain, point, mark" in Javanese, ultimately from Sanskrit बीज (bīja).
Wijit m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai วิจิตร (see Wichit).
Wijnand m Dutch
Dutch form of Winand. Known bearers of this name include the Dutch painter Wijnand Nuijen (1813-1839), the Dutch self-taught artist Wijnand Otto Jan Nieuwenkamp (1874-1950) and the Dutch general Johan Wijnand van Goor (1650-1704).
Wijnanda f Dutch
Variant form of Winanda. In other words, you could say that this name is the feminine form of Wijnand.
Wijntje f Dutch, Flemish
Dutch diminutive of names that contain the element wijn or win, both of which ultimately come from Old High German wini "friend".
Wijono m Javanese
Older spelling of Wiyono influenced by Dutch orthography.
Wijoyo m Javanese
Javanese form of Wijaya.
Wika f Polish
Short form of Wiktoria.
Wikke f & m West Frisian
Frisian short form of names that contain the Old High Germanic element wîg, such as Wigbert and Wigmar.
Wikò m Kashubian
Diminutive of Wiktór.
Wikramawardhana m History
Derived from Sanskrit विक्रम (vikrama) meaning "stride, pace, valour" and वर्धन (vardhana) meaning "increasing, growing, thriving". This was the name of the fifth king of the Majapahit Empire who reigned from 1389 to 1429.
Wikrom m Thai
Means "courage, bravery" in Thai.
Wikta f Kashubian, Polish
Short form of Wiktora.
Wiktór m Kashubian
Kashubian form of Victor.
Wiktora f Kashubian
Kashubian form of Victoria.
Wiktorian m Polish
Polish form of Victorianus.
Wiktorija f Ukrainian (Germanized)
Germanized transcription of Viktoriya.
Wiktórka f Kashubian
Diminutive of Wiktora.
Wiktorka f Polish
Diminutive of Wiktoria.
Wiktoryn m Polish
Polish form of Victorinus.
Wiktoryna f Polish
Polish form of Victorina.
Wiktorzyjana f Medieval Polish
Medieval Polish variant of Wiktoriana.
Wiktunia f Polish
Diminutive of Wiktoria.
Wiktusia f Polish
Diminutive of Wiktoria.
Wikunia f Polish
Diminutive of Wiktoria.
Wikus m Afrikaans
Short form of Lodewikus.
Wikusia f Polish
Diminutive of Wiktoria.
Wilai f Thai
Means "beautiful, pretty" in Thai.
Wilaiphon f Thai
From Thai วิไล (wilai) meaning "beautiful, pretty" and พร (phon) meaning "blessing".
Wilaiporn f Thai
Alternate transcription of Wilaiphon.
Wilairat f Thai
From Thai วิไล (wilai) meaning "beautiful, pretty" and รัตน์ (rat) meaning "gem, jewel".
Wilaisak m Thai
From Thai วิไล (wilai) meaning "beautiful, pretty" and ศักดิ์ (sak) meaning "power, honour".
Wilaiwan f Thai
Means "beautiful complexion" in Thai, from วิไล (wilai) meaning "beautiful, pretty" and วรรณ (wan) meaning "colour, tint".
Wilasini f Thai
Means "beautiful, charming" in Thai.
Wilawan f Thai
Means "beautiful, charming, pretty" in Thai.
Wilberforce m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Wilberforce. British author P. G. Wodehouse used it for the middle name of his famous fictional character Bertie Wooster.
Wilbeth f Germanic Mythology
"Sister goddess" of Embeth and Borbeth and one of "The Three Bethen" or "Three Virgins", a group of allegedly pre-Christian goddesses who later became "unofficial" saints.... [more]
Wilbie m English
Diminutive of Wilbert and Wilbur.
Wilcock m Medieval English
Middle English diminutive of William. This is the source of the surname Wilcox.
Wild m English
Transferred use of the surname Wild.
Wildan m Indonesian, Arabic (Rare)
Means "children" in Arabic, the plural of وليد (walīd) meaning "newborn, baby, child".
Wilden m English
Transferred use of the surname Wilden.
Wildor m German (Rare), Spanish (Latin American)
Maybe a dithematic name formed of the Germanic name element willo "will" and the name of the Germanic god Thor.... [more]
Wildora f Various (Rare)
Feminine form of Wildor.
Wilem m Dutch (Rare), Kashubian, Silesian, Literature
Dutch variant of Willem and Kashubian and Silesian form of William. This is the name of a character in Patrick Rothfuss' book series, The KingKiller Chronicles.
Wileme m Walloon
Walloon form of William.
Wilemina f Kashubian
Feminine form of Wilem.
Wileminka f Kashubian
Diminutive of Wilemina.
Wilfie m English
Diminutive of names beginning with Wilf-, like Wilfred.
Wilfrida f Anglo-Saxon (Latinized)
Latin form of the Old English name Wulfþryð meaning "wolf strength". This was the name of the mother of Saint Eadgyð (Edith) by King Edgar the Peaceful.