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This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the pattern is *n or *s.
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Uleken f Nanai
Means "pretty" in Nanai.
Ülemzhbayan m & f Mongolian
Means "very rich, exceedingly rich" in Mongolian, from үлэмж (ülemj) meaning "very, exceeding, largely" and баян (bayan) meaning "rich, wealthy".
Ülemzhbuyan m & f Mongolian
Means "great virtue, excessive good luck" in Mongolian, from үлэмж (ülemj) meaning "very, exceeding, largely" and буян (buyan) meaning "good deed, virtue, charity" or "fortune, blessing".
Úlfdís f Old Norse, Icelandic
Derived from Old Norse úlfr "wolf" combined with Old Norse dís "goddess, priestess".
Ulhicun f Manchu
Possibly meaning "knowledge".
Uljan f Kazakh
Alternate transcription of Kazakh Ұлжан (see Ulzhan).
Uljon f Uzbek (Rare)
The first element of this name is as of yet uncertain. The second element should be derived from the Uzbek noun жон (jon) meaning "soul". It ultimately comes from the Persian noun جان (jan) meaning "soul, being, spirit" as well as "life"... [more]
Ullakarin f Swedish (Rare)
Rare Swedish combination of Ulla and Karin.
Ullis f Swedish
Diminutive of Ulrika.
Uʹlljan f Skolt Sami
Skolt Sami form of Julia.
Ulmeken f Kazakh
Derived from Kazakh ұл (ul) meaning "son, boy" and мекен (meken) meaning "home, abode".
Ulpan f Kazakh
Derived from Kazakh ұлпа (ulpa) meaning "fluffy, soft, tender".
Ulyan f Chuvash
Chuvash form of Yuliana.
Ulzhalgas f & m Kazakh (Rare)
From Kazakh ұл (ul) meaning "son, boy" combined with жалғас (zhalgas) "continuation, prolongation".
Ulzhan f Kazakh
From Kazakh ұл (ul) meaning "son, boy" and жан (zhan) meaning "soul". This name was traditionally given to girls in hopes that the family's next child would be a boy.
Umaphon f Thai
Means "blessing of Uma" from Thai อุมา (uma) referring to the Hindu goddess Parvati and พร (phon) meaning "blessing".
Umitzhan f & m Kazakh
From Kazakh үміт (ümit) meaning "hope" combined with жан (zhan) meaning "soul" (both of Persian origin).
Umkhun f Nivkh
Derived from Nivkh umd meaning "angry".
Ummagulsun f Uzbek
Derived from Uzbek umma refering to the global community of Muslims, and gulsun, a kind of jewellery with a hammered design.
Umman f & m Turkish
Means "ocean" in Turkish.
Ümmühan f Turkish
Derived from the Arabic أم ('umm) meaning "mother" and خان‎ (khan) meaning "khan, ruler".
Umrgulsun f Uzbek
Derived from umr meaning "life" and gulsun, a kind of jewellery with a hammered design.
Un f Japanese
From Japanese 雲 (un) meaning "cloud".
Un m & f Lao
Means "warm, tranquil" in Lao.
Unadean f English (American, Rare)
Combination of Una and Dean or Deen, possibly influenced by Undine.
Undis f Norwegian, Swedish (Rare), Literature
Variant of Unndís. Used by Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren in her novel 'Ronia the Robber's daughter'.
Ünenbuyan f & m Mongolian
From Mongolian үнэн (ünen) meaning "true, truth" and буян (buyan) meaning "good deed, virtue, charity" or "fortune, blessing".
Ünensaikhan m & f Mongolian
From Mongolian үнэн (ünen) meaning "true, truth" and сайхан (saikhan) meaning "nice, beautiful, handsome".
Uneş f Chuvash
Chuvash form of Anisya.
Ungsumalin f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai อังศุมาลิน (see Angsumalin).
Ungsumalynn f Thai (Anglicized)
Anglicized transcription of Angsumalin.
Unhuan m & f Lao
Etymology uncertain, perhaps from ອຸ່ນ (un) meaning "warm, tranquil" and ເຮືອນ (hɨ́aːn) meaning "home, abode".
Unndís f Icelandic (Rare)
Combination of the Old Norse name elements unnr "wave" or unna "to love; not to grudge; to grant, to allow, to bestow" and dís "goddess; woman, lady; sister" or dis "wise woman, seeress; woman, virgin".
Unruean f Thai
From Thai อุ่น (un) meaning "warm" and เรือน (ruean) meaning "house".
Uraiwan f Thai
From Thai อุไร (urai) meaning "gold" and วรรณ (wan) meaning "colour, tint".
Uran f Japanese
From Japanese 汐 (u), meaning "tide, salt water", combined with 蘭 (ran), meaning "orchid, aroma". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Uranbayan m & f Mongolian
From Mongolian уран (uran) meaning "adept, skillful, dexterous" and баян (bayan) meaning "rich, wealthy".
Urankhas f Mongolian
From Mongolian уран (uran) meaning "adept, skillful, dexterous" and хас (khas) meaning "jade, jasper" or "swastika (religious symbol)".
Uransaikhan f & m Mongolian
From Mongolian уран (uran) meaning "adept, skillful, dexterous" and сайхан (saikhan) meaning "nice, beautiful, handsome".
Urantögs f & m Mongolian
Means "perfect art" in Mongolian, from уран (uran) meaning "adept, skillful, dexterous"and төгс (tögs) meaning "perfect".
Urgain m & f Ladakhi
Ladakhi form of Ugyen.
Urgian m & f Ladakhi
Ladakhi form of Ugyen.
Urgyan m & f Ladakhi
Ladakhi form of Ugyen.
Urgyen m & f Tibetan
Alternate transcription of Tibetan ཨོ་རྒྱན (see Ugyen).
Urin f Japanese
From Japanese 雨 (u) meaning "rain" combined with 凛 (rin) meaning "dignified, severe, cold". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Urtnasan f & m Mongolian
Means "long life" in Mongolian, from урт (urt) meaning "long" and нас (nas) meaning "age, life"
Urwen f Literature
The name means "Fire Maiden", it comes from the Sindarin words ur "fire" and -wen "maiden". ... [more]
Uʹstten f Skolt Sami
Skolt Sami form of Justiina.
Uswatun f Indonesian
Derived from the Arabic phrase أسوة حسنة (ʾuswatun ḥasana) meaning "good example, excellent model" (referring to the Prophet Muhammad).
Uten f & m Japanese
From Japanese 雨天 (uten) meaning "wet weather; rainy weather". Other kanji or kanji combinations can form this name as well.
Uthaiwan f Thai
From Thai อุทัย (uthai) meaning "sunrise, dawn" and วรรณ (wan) meaning "colour, tint".
Utin m & f Ibibio
Means "sun" in Ibibio.
Uulkan f Kyrgyz
From уул (uul) meaning "son" and кан (kan) meaning "blood".
Uvamokozis m & f Lepontic
Name of a Lepontic man or woman mentioned on the Prestino stone, possibly its creator.... [more]
Uyakhan f Buryat
Means "gentle, soft" or "flexible, submissive" in Buryat.
Uyan f Mongolian
Means "resilient, flexible" in Mongolian.
Uyển f Vietnamese
Uyển (婉) meaning "Delicate", "multi-talented" or "gentle". It also means "graceful"
Uyên f Vietnamese
From Sino-Vietnamese 鴛 (uyên) meaning "male mandarin duck".
Üzemsüren f & m Mongolian
From Mongolian үзэм (üzem) meaning "grape, raisin" and Tibetan ཚེ་རིང (tshe ring) meaning "long life, longevity".
Vaelyn f American (Modern, Rare), English (New Zealand, Rare)
A recently created name, formed using the popular name suffix lyn. (Compare Kaylyn, Braelyn, Shaelyn, Raelyn.)
Valantin f Armenian
Armenian form of Valentine 2 or Valentina.
Valdetrudis f Frankish (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical, Hispanicized)
Latinized variant of Waldetrudis. Saint Waltrude (known as Valdetrudis in Spanish and Latin) was a 7th-century Frankish noblewoman and nun.
Valen m & f Spanish
Diminutive of Valentino and Valentina.
Valeris f Popular Culture
Created by adding the prefix Val to the name Eris. Valeris is a major character in 'Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country' (1991). English actress Kim Cattrall portrayed Valeris as well as helping to create aspects of the character including the name.
Vallon f American
Of/relating to the word ‘valor’
Valrún f Icelandic (Rare)
Derived from Old Norse valr meaning "the dead on a battlefield, the battle-slain" (as found in the word valkyrja) and rún meaning "secret lore, rune"... [more]
Vạn m & f Vietnamese
From Sino-Vietnamese 萬 (vạn) meaning "ten thousand, myriad".
Van m & f Chin
Means "heaven, sky, firmament" or "fortune, luck, fate, destiny" in Hakha Chin.
Vanes f English
Nickname for "Vanessa" Not commonly used. The name 'Vanessa' was invented by the Anglo-Irish Jonathan Swift in 1708.
Varaphon f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai วราภรณ์ (see Waraphon).
Varaporn f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai วราภรณ์ (see Waraphon).
Várdis f Faroese
Combination of the Old Norse name elements vár "spring (the season); woman (in a poetic context); truth" and dís "goddess; woman, lady; sister" or dis "wise woman, seeress; woman, virgin".
Vårin f Norwegian (Rare)
Elaboration of Vör, perhaps influenced by Karin. It is also associated with the Norwegian word vår meaning "spring (the season)".
Varteres f Armenian
Etymology uncertain, with the first element from the Armenian վարդ (vart) meaning "rose".
Värun f Old Swedish
Old Swedish form of Vírún.
Värvvan f Skolt Sami
Skolt Sami female name, a cognate of Barbara, perhaps taken from the Russian Varvara.
Vasfijahon f Uzbek
Derived from Uzbek vasf meaning "praise" and jahon meaning "the world".
Vashawn m & f African American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the prefix va- with Shawn.
Vatcharin m & f Thai
Alternate transcription of Watcharin.
Védís f Old Norse, Icelandic
Derived from Old Norse meaning "temple, sanctuary" and dís meaning "goddess".
Vedis f Norwegian (Rare), Danish (Rare)
Norwegian younger form of Védís.
Vegas m & f English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the name of the city in Nevada. it's derived from Spanish Las Vegas, which translates to "The meadows" in English.
Véineas f Astronomy, Roman Mythology
Irish form of Venus. It does not appear to be in use as an Irish given name.
Vejîn f Kurdish
Means "resurrection" in Kurdish.
Ven f & m English
Short form of Vena, Venice, Venicia, Venetia, Vanessa, Veronica, Veronique, Venus, Venustus, Venustian, and other names beginning with or otherwise containing ven-.
Venelas f Arthurian Cycle
Gawain’s lover.
Veralyn f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Veralynn. Combination of Vera and Lyn.
Verdicenan f Ottoman Turkish
Possibly from Arabic ورد (ward) meaning "roses" and جنان (jinan) meaning "gardens, paradises".
Verdun m & f English (British)
From the name of the city in France which derives from the Latin 'Verodunum', meaning "strong fort". This name was first used during the First World War when the city became well-known due to the Battle of Verdun (1916)... [more]
Veredas f Spanish (Rare)
Means "paths, lanes" in Spanish, taken from the titles of the Virgin Mary, La Virgen de las Veredas and Nuestra Señora de las Veredas, meaning "The Virgin of the Paths" and "Our Lady of the Paths" respectively.... [more]
Verildis f Medieval Dutch
Latinate form of Veerle, recorded in the early 13th century.
Verjaluys f Armenian
Means "sundown, twilight" in Armenian.
Vernalyn f Filipino
The name Verna with the suffix -lyn.
Veroon f & m Dutch, Flemish (Archaic)
Dutch short form of Verona, Veronica and its variant Veronika. In that capacity, the name is extremely rare as an official name on birth certificates; it is almost always used informally.... [more]
Vervain f & m American (Rare, Archaic)
Means "foliage", from the Latin verbena. Vervain, also known as verbena, is a genus in the botanical family Verbenaceae.
Veryan f & m Cornish
From the name of a Cornish town, which is taken from Sen Veryan meaning "Saint Veryan", a Cornish corruption of Severian, itself a corrupted form of Symphorian (the saint to whom the village church is dedicated)... [more]
Vetrarrós f Icelandic (Modern, Rare)
Means "winter rose", derived from Old Norse vetr meaning "winter" and rós meaning "rose" (also see Rós). This is a recently created name.
Vian f Kurdish
Variant of Viyan.
Vibs f Danish
Danish diminutive of Vibeke.
Vickan f Swedish
Diminutive of Viktoria.
Victorious m & f English (Rare)
Either a variant of Victorius or else directly from the English word Victorious, "Of or pertaining to victory, or a victor; being a victor; bringing or causing a victory; conquering; winning; triumphant; as, a victorious general; victorious troops; a victorious day".
Vidunn f Norwegian (Archaic)
Norwegian name with the combination of viðr "forest", "wood", "tree" and unnr "wave" or a combination of víðr "wide", "large", "extensive" and unnr "wave".
Vigun f Old Swedish
Old Swedish form of Vígundr.
Vilaivan f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai วิไลวรรณ (see Wilaiwan).
Vilaiwan f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai วิไลวรรณ (see Wilaiwan).
Vilavan f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai วิลาวัณย์ (see Wilawan).
Vilawan f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai วิลาวัณย์ (see Wilawan).
Vildan f & m Turkish, Bashkir, Bosnian
Derived from Arabic وِلْدَان‏ (wildān) meaning "children". It is also a Bashkir variant transcription of Uyildan, of the same origin.
Vildís f Icelandic
Combination of the Old Norse elements vil(i) "will, desire" and dís "goddess; woman, lady; sister" or dis "wise woman, seeress; woman, virgin".
Vimean f Khmer
Means "royalty" in Khmer.
Vimon f & m Thai
Alternate transcription of Wimon.
Viñas f Spanish (European, Rare)
Means "vineyards" in Spanish, derived from the title of the Virgin Mary Nuestra Señora de las Viñas meaning "Our Lady of the Vineyards". She is the patron saint of various Spanish towns, especially of the city of Aranda de Duero in the province of Burgos (where the usage of the name is most concentrated), in which a sanctuary dedicated to the Virgin is located.... [more]
Vipawan f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai วิภาวรรณ (see Wiphawan).
Viphawan f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai วิภาวรรณ (see Wiphawan).
Viradecdis f Germanic Mythology
From wiro- "truth" and dekos "honor", interpreted to mean "the truth-honored". The name of a Celtic/Germanic deity.
Viran f Swedish (Rare)
Diminutive of Elvira.
Viran m & f Hindi
Means "heroic" and "brave" in Sanskrit.
Virgin f & m English (Puritan)
Simply from the English word virgin, meaning "pure".
Virginiensis f Roman Mythology
Derivative of Latin virgo meaning "maiden, virgin". According to Augustine, Virginiensis was a Roman goddess that presided over the loosing of the bridal zone, the zone being a belt or girdle worn by adult women which was meant to be knotted prior to a bride's wedding and untied by her husband on their wedding night; see also Cinxia.
Viridian f & m Various (Modern, Rare)
From the name of the blue-green pigment, which is derived from Latin viridis, meaning "green".
Viridis f Italian (Archaic), Medieval Italian
Derived from the Latin color word viridis "green".... [more]
Virjean f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Virgene influenced by Jean 2.
Vírún f Old Norse
Derived from the Germanic name elements "home, temple, sanctuary" and rún "secret".
Vision f & m American, Literature
Middle English (denoting a supernatural apparition) via Old French from Latin visio(n- ), from videre ‘to see.'
Vivan f Swedish
Diminutive of Viveka and Vivianne.
Viviaan m & f Dutch
Dutch form of Vivian.
Vivian f Greek
Diminutive of Paraskevi. Usage of this name is most likely influenced by the unrelated name Vivian.
Vivilyn f English
Vivi combined with suffix -Lyn
Vivyen f Obscure
Variant of Vivian.
Vixen f English (Modern, Rare)
From late Middle English fixen, perhaps from the Old English adjective fyxen ‘of a fox.'
Voegellin f Judeo-French
Diminutive of Vogel.
Voluptas f Roman Mythology
Means "pleasure, enjoyment, delight" in Latin. In Roman mythology Voluptas was the personification of sensual pleasures. She was the beautiful daughter born from the union of Cupid and Psyche; her Greek equivalent was Hedone.
Von f Icelandic (Modern)
Derived from Old Norse vón "hope; expectation".
Von f Irish, English
Shortened form of Irish name Siobhán.
Vorawan f & m Thai
Alternate transcription of Worawan.
Vordís f Icelandic
Icelandic form of Várdis.
Vosgedzin f Armenian
"creator of gold"
Vrenchen f Literature
Dimnutive form of Verena.... [more]
Vrisiis f Greek (Rare)
Modern Greek form of Briseis.
Vromudis f Medieval Jewish (Latinized), Jewish (Latinized, Archaic)
Latinized form of Frommet. It was recorded in what is modern-day Germany in the 13th century.
Vùn m & f Chinese (Hakka), Khmer
Hakka Chinese form of Wén .
Vyvan f English
from Vivian
Wachiraphon f Thai
From Thai วชิร (wachira) meaning "diamond, lightning bolt" and พร (phon) meaning "blessing".
Waelyn m & f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Waylynn. According to the Social Security Administration, Waelyn was given to 5 girls and 10 boys in 2018.
Waen f & m Thai
Means "circle, hoop, ring" in Thai.
Walburgis f German (Latinized)
Latinized form of Walburg (see also Walburga).
Waldrun f Germanic
Derived from Gothic valdan "rule" combined with Gothic rûna "secret."
Walpurgis f German (Latinized)
German variant of Walburgis. In Central and Northern Europe, Walpurgisnacht ('Walpurgis Night') is a holiday usually celebrated on April 30 or May 1.
Wan f Chinese
Chinese feminine name with several possible meanings; if written using 婉 (wǎn) it means "graceful, gentle, elegant", if written 宛 (wǎn) it seems to have historically meant "courteous" and if written 紈 (wán) it means "white silk" or "fine silk".
Wanbin f Chinese
From the Chinese 婉 (wǎn) meaning "amiable, congenial" and 彬 (bīn) meaning "well-bred".
Wanchen f Chinese
From the Chinese 湾 (wān) meaning "bay, cove" and 辰 (chén) meaning "celestial bodies, early morning".
Wanchun f Chinese
From the Chinese 晚 (wǎn) meaning "night, evening" and 春 (chūn) meaning "spring".
Wandis m & f Slavic
Means "the tribe of the Vandals". Is related to the feminine name Wanda.
Wanfen f Chinese
From the Chinese 婉 (wǎn) meaning "amiable, congenial" and 芬 (fēn) meaning "fragrance, aroma, perfume".
Wangchen m & f Tibetan, Bhutanese
From Tibetan དབང་ཆེན (dbang-chen) meaning "great power", derived from དབང (dbang) meaning "power" and ཆེན (chen) meaning "great, big, large".
Wangjuan f Chinese
From the Chinese 望 (wàng) meaning "look at, look forward to, hope, expect" and 娟 (juān) meaning "beautiful, graceful".
Wangshan f Chinese
From the Chinese 旺 (wàng) meaning "prosper, prosperous" and 珊 (shān) meaning "coral".
Wangyan f Chinese
From the Chinese 望 (wàng) meaning "look at, look forward to, hope, expect" and 燕 (yàn) meaning "swallow (bird)".
Wanhuan f Chinese
From the Chinese 婉 (wǎn) meaning "amiable, congenial" and 焕 (huàn) meaning "shining".
Wanjun m & f Chinese
From Chinese 万 (wàn) meaning "myriad, numerous, ten thousand" or 婉 (wǎn) meaning "graceful, beautiful, elegant" combined with 军 (jūn) meaning "army", 钧 (jūn) meaning "potter's wheel" or 君 (jūn) meaning "king, ruler"... [more]
Wanlan f Chinese
From the Chinese 婉 (wǎn) meaning "amiable, congenial" and 澜 (lán) meaning "overflowing, waves, ripples".
Wanlin f & m Chinese
From Chinese 万 (wàn) meaning "innumerable, numerous" combined with 林 (lín) meaning "forest, woods" or 霖 (lín) meaning "long spell of rain", as well as other character combinations that can form this name.
Wannaphon f Thai
From Thai วรรณ (wan) meaning "colour, tint" and พร (phon) meaning "blessing".
Wanphen f Thai
From Thai วัน (wan) meaning "day" and เพ็ญ (phen) meaning "full moon".
Wanran f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 婉 (wǎn) meaning "amiable, congenial" and 然 (rán) meaning "yes, certainly pledge, promise".
Wanshan f Chinese
From the Chinese 湾 (wān) meaning "bay, cove" and 珊 (shān) meaning "coral".
Wanxian f Chinese
From the Chinese 婉 (wǎn) meaning "amiable, congenial" and 贤 (xián) meaning "virtuous, worthy, good".
Wanxin f Chinese
From the Chinese 晚 (wǎn) meaning "night, evening" and 馨 (xīn) meaning "fragrant, aromatic, distant fragrance".
Wanxuan f Chinese
From the Chinese 菀 (wǎn) meaning "luxuriance of growth" or 婉 (wǎn) meaning "amiable, congenial" and 璇 (xuán) meaning "beautiful jade" or "star or 萱 (xuān) meaning "day lily".
Wanyan f Chinese
From the Chinese 晚 (wǎn) meaning "night, evening" and 雁 (yàn) meaning "wild goose" or 嫣 (yān) meaning "charming, fascinating".
Wanzhen f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 婉 (wǎn) meaning "amiable, congenial" and 珍 (zhēn) meaning "precious, valuable, rare".
Wapan f & m Cree
Means 'Dawn' in Cree.
Wapun f Siksika, Algonquin
Means "dawn" in Siksika.
Waraphon f Thai
From Thai วร (wara) meaning "excellent, distinguished, glorious" and อาภรณ์ (aphon) meaning "jewelry, ornament".
Warapon f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai วราภรณ์ (see Waraphon).
Waraporn f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai วราภรณ์ (see Waraphon).
Waris f African, Somali
Means "desert flower" in Somali.
Warsan f Somali
Means "good news", derived from Somali war meaning "news" combined with the Somali feminine name suffix -san, itself a derivative of Somali wanaagsan meaning "good". A notable bearer of this name is Warsan Shire (1988-), a British writer, poet, editor and teacher of Somali descent.
Warunthorn f Thai
Means "one who possesses blessings", from the Thai element พร (pon) ("blessing, benediction, favour").
Wasan f Arabic
Alternate transcription of Arabic وسن (see Wassan).
Wasan m & f Shipibo-Conibo
From the Shipibo wasa meaning "puffin" and the genitive suffix -n.
Wassan f Arabic
Means "sleep, slumber" in Arabic.
Watcharaphon m & f Thai
From Thai วัชร (watchara) meaning "diamond" or "lightning bolt" and พล (phon) meaning "force, strength, power".
Watcharin m & f Thai
Derived from Thai วัชระ (watchara) meaning "vajra" (a Buddhist ceremonial weapon depicted as both a diamond and thunderbolt) and อินทร์ (in) referring to the Hindu god Indra... [more]
Waylyn m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Wayland using the phonetic element lyn.
Waylynn f & m English (Modern, Rare)
Variant (typically feminine) of Waylon.
Weian f Chinese
From the Chinese 薇 (wēi), a type of fern, and 安 (ān) meaning "quiet, calm, peaceful, safe".
Weifen f & m Chinese
From Chinese 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" or 惟 (wéi) meaning "only, think, contemplate" combined with 芬 (fēn) meaning "fragrance, aroma, perfume" or 汾 (fén) referring to the Fen River in Shanxi province... [more]
Weihuan f Chinese
From the Chinese 玮 (wěi) meaning "type of jade, rare, valuable" and 环 (huán) meaning "jade ring, bracelet".
Weijian m & f Chinese
From Chinese 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary", 维 (wéi) meaning "tie, fasten, preserve, maintain", 惟 (wéi) meaning "alone, only", 卫 (wèi) meaning "guard, protect" or 維 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve, hold together" combined with 建 (jiàn) meaning "build, establish", 健 (jiàn) meaning "strong, healthy" or 剑 (jiàn) meaning "sword, dagger sabre"... [more]
Weijuan f Chinese
From the Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve" and 娟 (juān) meaning "beautiful, graceful".
Weijun m & f Chinese
From Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "tie, fasten, preserve, maintain", 为 (wéi) meaning "do, act, make", 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary", 惟 (wéi) meaning "but, however, only, alone", 炜 (wěi) meaning "flaming, bright, glowing", 威 (wēi) meaning "power, pomp" or 韦 (wéi) meaning "tanned leather" combined with 军 (jūn) meaning "army", 钧 (jūn) meaning "potter's wheel", 俊 (jùn) meaning "talented, handsome", 君 (jūn) meaning "king, ruler", 濬 (jùn) meaning "profound, deep, enlighten, dredge, dig" or 竣 (jùn) meaning "complete, finish"... [more]
Weilan f Chinese
From the Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve" or 蔚 (wèi) meaning "luxuriant, thick, ornamental" and 兰 (lán) meaning "orchid" or 岚 (lán) meaning "mountain mist".
Weilian f Chinese
From the Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve" and 莲 (lián) meaning "lotus".
Weilin f Chinese
From the Chinese 薇 (wēi), a type of fern, 玮 (wěi) meaning "type of jade, rare, valuable" or 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve" and 麟 (lín) meaning "female unicorn", 林 (lín) meaning "woods, forest" or 琳 (lín) meaning "beautiful jade".
Weiman f Chinese
From the Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve" and 缦 (màn) meaning "plain silk".
Weimin m & f Chinese
From Chinese 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary", 蔚 (wèi) meaning "luxuriant, lush, grand, magnificent", 纬 (wěi) meaning "weft, woof (a horizontal thread in a woven fabric)", 维 (wéi) meaning "tie, fasten, preserve, maintain" or 惟 (wéi) meaning "alone, only" combined with 民 (mín) meaning "people, citizens" or 敏 (mǐn) meaning "quick, clever, sharp"... [more]
Weinian m & f Chinese
see Wei
Weiqian f Chinese
From the Chinese 玮 (wěi) meaning "type of jade, rare, valuable" and 茜 (qiàn) meaning "madder, reeds".
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]
Weiran f Chinese
From the Chinese 微 (wēi) meaning "small" and 然 (rán) meaning "yes, certainly, pledge, promise".
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".
Weiss m & f Popular Culture
Derived from German weiß (which is also found spelled as weiss) meaning "white".... [more]
Weiwan f Chinese
From the Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve" and 婉 (wǎn) meaning "amiable, congenial".
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]
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".
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".
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".
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)".
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".
Weizhen f & m Chinese
From Chinese 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary", 渭 (wèi) referring to the Wei River in west-central China, 为 (wéi) meaning "do, make, become, administer, govern" or 维 (wéi) meaning "preserve, maintain" combined with 贞 (zhēn) meaning "virtuous, chaste, loyal", 真 (zhēn) meaning "real, genuine, true" or 桢 (zhēn) meaning "hardwood, supports, posts"... [more]
Wejden f Arabic
Means "Love and affection".
Wenan f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 安 (ān) meaning "quiet, calm, peaceful".
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]
Wences m & f Spanish
Diminutive of Wenceslao, Wenceslada and their variants.
Wenchun m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 春 (chūn) meaning "spring (season)"... [more]
Wendalyn f English (Rare)
Possibly a feminine form of Wendelin or Wendell.
Wendelien f Dutch
Dutch variant of Wendeline, with its spelling phonetical in nature.
Wendelijn m & f Dutch
Masculine and feminine form of Wendelin.
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.
Wenfan f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 凡 (fán) meaning "all, any, every".
Wenfen f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing", 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" or 汶 (wèn) referring to the Wen River in Shandong province combined with 芬 (fēn) meaning "fragrance, aroma, perfume", 奋 (fèn) meaning "strive, exert", 粉 (fěn) meaning "powder" or 汾 (fén) referring to the Fen River in Shanxi province... [more]
Wenhan f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 菡 (hàn) meaning "lotus buds".
Wenhuan f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 欢 (huān) meaning "joyous, merry, happy".
Wenjian m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 健 (jiàn) meaning "strong, healthy"... [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]
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]
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]
Wenlun f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 纶 (lún) meaning "green silk thread".
Wenmin m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 民 (mín) meaning "people, citizens"... [more]
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]
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]
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".
Wenunchus f Wampanoag
Pocasset Wampanoag Native American Chief.
Wenus f Polish
Polish form of Venus.
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]
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.
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".
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]
Wenxun f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 勋 (xūn) meaning "meritorious deeds".
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.
Wenyin f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 殷 (yīn) meaning "many, great, abundant, flourishing".
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]
Wenzhen f Chinese
From the Chinese 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and 祯 (zhēn) meaning "lucky, auspicious, good omen".
Weslinn f American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Wesley and a variant of the popular name suffix -lynn in an attempt to create a feminine form.
Westlyn f & m English (Modern, Rare)
Combination of 'West' and the popular name suffix -lyn.
Weylyn m & f American
Variant of Waylon sometimes used for girls.
Whee-in f Korean
This is a name of Korean origin. It means, "shining person".... [more]
Whiskers m & f Pet
Derived from the English word whiskers, which is the plural form of the word whisker (referring to the hair growing in a cat's snout). The name is usually given to cats with long whiskers.
Whyn f English (Modern)
Alternative spelling of whin, an evergreen bush.
Wicapiwakan f Sioux
From Lakota wičháȟpi "star" and wakȟáŋ "sacred, holy".
Wies f & m Dutch, Flemish, Limburgish
This name is unisex in Dutch and Flemish, but strictly feminine in Limburgish.... [more]