NarutomJapanese, Popular Culture Could mean "roaring gate" from Old Japanese 鳴 (naru) meaning “to ring; to roar; to sound” combined with 門 (to) meaning “gate, door”. This name is used to describe both a narrow between Awaji Island and Shikoku in Japan and the strong whirlpools that occur there.... [more]
NaruyoshimJapanese From 成 (naru) meaning "to become" and 善 (yoshi) meaning "virtue, goodness or 貴 (yoshi) meaning "valuable, expensive, aristocratic". Other kanji combinations can be used.
NarvelmAmerican (Rare) Borne by rockabilly singer Narvel Felts (1938-) and by Narvel Blackstock, second husband of singer Reba McEntire. Probably a variant of Norval.
NarvimNorse Mythology Narvi is one of the sons of Loki and Sigyn. At the end of the epic poem "Lokasenna" Narvi is said to be the brother of Nari, while in Snorri Sturlusson's Prose Edda Narvi is another name for Nari.
NarzißmGerman (Archaic), Literature German form of Narkissos via its latinized form Narcissus. A known bearer of this name was the German doctor and psychologist Narziß Ach (1871-1946).... [more]
NaseeruddinmIndian (Muslim) Variant spelling of Nasir al-Din. Means "helper of religion", derived from Arabic نصير (naseer) "helper" and دين (din) "religion".
NasefmArabic Alternate transcription of Arabic ناصف (see Nasif).
Nashatm & fUrdu The name Nashat means “liveliness” and “vigour” and “happiness” and possibly “originated”.
NasifmArabic Means "just, fair, one who shares equally" in Arabic, from the root نصف (nasafa) meaning "to divide in half, to share equally between". This transcription represents two related yet distinct Arabic names: ناصف, in which the first vowel is long, and ناصيف, in which both the first and second vowel are long.
NasihmArabic, Indonesian, Dhivehi Means "adviser, counselor, guide" in Arabic, from the root نصح (naṣaḥa) meaning "to give sincere advice, to counsel". This transcription represents two related yet distinct names: ناصح (with a long first vowel) and نصيح (with a long second vowel).
NasihinmIndonesian From Arabic ناصحين (nāṣiḥīn), the plural of ناصح (nāṣiḥ) meaning "adviser, counselor".
NasimullahmArabic, Afghan The first element of this name is likely derived from either the Arabic noun نَسِيم (nasim) meaning "breeze" (see Nasim) or from the Arabic noun نَاظِم (nazim) meaning "organizer" (see Nazim)... [more]
Nasr al-DinmArabic Means "victory of the religion" from Arabic نصر (naṣr) meaning "triumph, victory" combined with دين (dīn) meaning "religion, faith".
NasratullahmArabic Derived from the Arabic noun nasrah meaning "help, aid, assistance" (see Nasrat and compare Nasser) combined with the Arabic noun الله (Allah) meaning "God" (see Allah).... [more]
Nasrim & fArabic, Indonesian, Malay Means "my victory" or "my help" from Arabic نصر (nasr) meaning "victory" or نصر (nasara) meaning "to help, to assist, to support". It is sometimes used as a feminine name in Indonesia.
NasrollahmPersian Persian form of Nasrullah. Known Iranian bearers of this name include the renowned photographer Nasrollah Kasraian (b. 1944), the famous poet Nasrollah Mardani (1947-2003) and the philosopher Nasrollah Pourjavady (b... [more]
NasrullahmArabic, Urdu, Indonesian, Malay Means "victory of Allah" from Arabic نصر (nasr) meaning "victory, triumph" combined with الله (Allah). Known bearers of this name include the Afghan crown prince Nasrullah Khan (1874–1920) and the Pakistani politician Nasrullah Khan Khattak (1923-2009).
NastormArthurian Cycle Son of Salandres and brother of Menastide, Dinisordres, Gogonne, and Aristes. Nastor, his father, and all of his brothers were defeated in combat by Perceval. They went to Arthur’s court as prisoners.
NasudimIlocano, Filipino From Ilocano nasudi meaning "illustrious, renowned, famous, celebrated".
NatarmMandaean Etymology uncertain, possibly from the Mandaic natar meaning "safeguard, watch".
NatarajamHinduism Means "lord of dance" in Sanskrit, from नट (naṭa) meaning "dance" and राज (rāja) meaning "king". This is the name of a form of the god Shiva, represented as the divine cosmic dancer.
NathairmOld Celtic, Scottish Nathair is an Old Celtic derivation of the Proto-Celtic Nathrixs, as is Old Irish Nathir, and other variants include Welsh Neidr and the Breton Naer... [more]
NathaliodusmArthurian Cycle A “king of the Britons” who, according to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, was slain in a battle against the Saxons Cerdic and Cynric in 508. The site of the battle, Netley, was named after him. He would have been a contemporary of Arthur.... [more]
NathymMedieval Irish Nathy was a saint born at Luighne, Sligo, Ireland who became a disciple of St. Finnian of Clonnard. He was founder-abbot of a monastery, which is questioned by some in view of his surname. His cult was confirmed in 1903... [more]
NatsuchikamJapanese From Japanese 夏 (natsu) meaning "summer" combined with 近 (chika) meaning "nearby, close". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Natsuhif & mJapanese From Japanese 夏 (natsu) meaning "summer" combined with 日 (hi) meaning "day, sun, Japan" or 妃 (hi) meaning "princess". Other kanji combinations are possible.
NatsuhikomJapanese From Japanese 夏 (natsu) meaning "summer" and 彦 (hiko) meaning "prince". Other kanji combinations can be used.
NatsuhiromJapanese From Japanese 夏 (natsu) meaning "summer" combined with 洋 (hiro) meaning "ocean". Other kanji combinations are possible.
NatsuhitomJapanese From 夏 (natsu) meaning "summer" and 史 (hito) meaning "history". Other kanji combinations can be used.
Natsumef & mJapanese From Japanese 棗 (natsume) meaning "jujube, date" or 夏 (natsu) meaning "summer" combined with 芽 (me) meaning "bud, sprout" or 目, 眼 (me) meaning "eye". Other combinations of kanji can form this name as well... [more]
Natsuom & fJapanese From Japanese 夏 (natsu) meaning "summer" combined with 男 (o) meaning "male", 夫 (o) meaning "man, husband", 雄 (o) meaning "hero, manly", 郎 (o) meaning "son", 生 (o) meaning "life, living", 央 (o) meaning "centre, middle", or 緒 (o) meaning "cord, string, thread"... [more]
NatsutaroumJapanese From Japanese 夏 (natsu) meaning "summer", 太 (ta) meaning "thick, big" combined with 郎 (rou) meaning "son". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Natsutom & fJapanese From Japanese 夏 (natsu) meaning "summer" combined with 十 (to) meaning "ten", 人 (to) meaning "person" or 音 (to) meaning "sound". Other kanji combinations are possible. ... [more]
NatsuyukimJapanese (Rare) From 夏 (natsu) meaning "summer" and 幸 (yuki) meaning "good fortune, happiness". Other kanji combinations can be used.
NáttfarimOld Norse Means "one who goes out at night", composed of Old Norse nátt "night" and -fari "farer" (from the verb fara "to go, to move, to travel"; compare Sæfari, a byname meaning "seafarer").
NatthachaimThai From Thai ณัฐ (nattha) meaning "wise, intelligent, knowledgeable" and ชัย (chai) meaning "victory".
Natthakanf & mThai From Thai ณัฐ (nat) meaning "wise, intelligent, knowledgeable" and กานต์ (kan) meaning "dear, beloved".
Naturem & fAmerican (Rare, Archaic) The phenomena of the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, the landscape, and other features and products of the earth, as opposed to humans or human creations.
NaucratiusmAncient Roman An Orthodox saint in the 4th century. Son of Ss. Emmelia and Basil the Elder, and brother to St. Basil the Great, Ss. Theosebia and Gregory of Nyssa, and St. Macrina the younger.
NaudarmOld Persian Ancient Persian form of the Avestan name Naotara or Nautara, which most likely means "younger, newer" and is derived from Avestan nauua or nava meaning "new, fresh". It is also possible that the name is ultimately derived from Proto-Indo-Iranian nutára "quick", thus giving the name the overall meaning of "the quick one".
NaudigastizmOld Norse A Proto-Norse name attested on the Hogganvik Runestone. Composed of ᚾᚨᚢᛞᛁᛉ (naudiz) "head" + ᚷᚨᛊᛏᛁᛉ (gastiz) "guest".
NaupliusmGreek Mythology In Greek mythology, Nauplius was the name of two characters, one descended from the other.
NauryzmKazakh Means "March" in Kazakh, ultimately from Persian نوروز (nowruz). This is also the Kazakh name for Nowruz, an Iranian holiday commemorating the first day of spring.
NauryzbaimKazakh Kazakh name that transliterates to "wealthy Nowruz" or "festive Nowruz". Combination of the Kazakh name Nauryz, meaning "March" (derived from Persian Nowruz) and the Kazakh word bay, meaning "wealthy" (derived from Tajik Persian boy).
NauryzbaymKazakh From Kazakh наурыз (nauryz) meaning "March (the month)" and бай (bay) meaning "rich, wealthy".
NauryzbekmKazakh From Kazakh наурыз (nauryz) meaning "March (month)" or referring to the Iranian New Year (Nowruz) combined with the Turkic military title beg meaning "chieftain, master".
NausikydesmAncient Greek Derived from the elements Greek noun ναῦς (naus) meaning "ship" combined with Greek κῦδος (kydos) meaning "glory, renown" meaning "glorious ship".
NausimachosmAncient Greek Derived from Greek ναῦς (naus) meaning "ship" combined with Greek μαχη (mache) meaning "battle".
NausithousmGreek Mythology Derived from ναῦς (naûs) meaning “ship” and θοός (thoós) meaning "quick, swift".
NauzetmGuanche, Spanish (Canarian) Derived from Guanche *(a)nuhazzeṭ meaning "the most elegant". According to Antonio de Viana's epic poem Antigüedades de las Islas Afortunadas de la Gran Canaria (1604), Nauzet or Nuhazet was a Guanche warrior who fought in the battle of Acentejo in the army of the mencey Bencomo.
NavagiaqmGreenlandic, Inuit Mythology, Inupiat West Greenlandic name meaning "the one who travelled from place to place", composed of nava- meaning "exchange, moving from place to place" and -giaq meaning "travel" or "is out". In Greenlandic mythology this is the name of a character who dies and travels from animal to animal as a spirit until he is finally reborn as a human.
NavaronemEnglish (Rare) Likely derived from Navarone, the name of a fictional Greek island from the novel The Guns of Navarone (1957) written by Alistair MacLean (1922-1987).... [more]