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Özcan m Turkish
From Turkish öz meaning "core, essence" and can meaning "soul".

O'zjon m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek o'z meaning "oneself" and jon meaning "soul, spirit".

Öznur f & m Turkish
From Turkish öz meaning "substance, essence, gist" or öz meaning "soul" combined with nur meaning "light".

Pacificus m Late Roman, South African
Means "peacemaker" in Latin. From the Latin pāx 'peace' and faciō 'I do, make'.... [more]

Pacumeni m Mormon
Son of Pahoran fifth Nephite chief judge (c. 52 BC), brother of Pahoran, the son of Pahoran, and a contender for the judgement-seat over the people of Nephi. After the death of his brother Pahoran, Pacumeni acquired the judgement-seat, but he didn't keep it long; for the land was being invaded by Lamanites, and Coriantumr, a large and mighty man and descendant of Zarahemla and dissenter from the Nephites, caught Pacumeni in his attempt to run away, and killed him at the city walls... [more]

Paimon m & f Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend, Popular Culture
Likely derived from Hebrew פַּעֲמוֹן (pa'amon) meaning "bell", referencing a tinkling sound. This is the name of a spirit mentioned in early grimoires (notably including The Lesser Key of Solomon), who was one of the Kings of Hell and formerly a dominion (a type of angel)... [more]

Palila f & m Hawaiian, Polynesian, Tahitian
Name of a bird.... [more]

Panji m & f Tumbuka
Means "maybe", given after the death of the first born to say maybe he will grow.

Parshvanatha m Sanskrit
From 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.

Parvizjon m Uzbek, Tajik
From the given name Parviz combined with jon meaning "soul, life".

Pascentius m Arthurian Cycle
The third son of Vortigern and brother of Vortimer, Catigern, and Faustus.... [more]

Pasimenes m Ancient Greek
Means "strength of all", derived from Greek πᾶς (pas) meaning "all, for all, of all" combined with Greek μενος (menos) "power, strength, spirit."

Pausilypus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Pausilypos. This was the name of a 2nd-century Christian martyr who miraculously escaped imprisonment after being sentenced to death, but died of his injuries soon after.

Peckols m Baltic Mythology
Old Prussian god of Hell and darkness, often compared to Greek Pluto.... [more]

Pekcan m Turkish
Derived from Turkish pek meaning "many, much" and can meaning "life, soul".

Pelatiah m Biblical
Pelatiah, meaning "Refugee of God" Ezekiel 11:1, son of Benaiah, a prince of the people, among the 25 Ezekiel saw at the East Gate; he fell dead upon hearing the prophecy regrarding Jerusalem.

Pendragon m Arthurian Cycle
Transferred use of the surname Pendragon.... [more]

Pharien m Arthurian Cycle
A knight – whom Malory calls “a worshipful knight” – from Trebe in the service, as seneschal, of kings Ban of Benwick (Lancelot’s father) and Bors of Gaul... [more]

Philidel f & m Literature, Theatre
Perhaps based on Philadelphia or Fidelis. It was used by John Dryden in his opera 'King Arthur; or, the British Worthy' (1691), where it belongs to an air spirit in the service of Merlin who saves Arthur from the evil schemes of Osmond, a Saxon sorcerer, and Grimbald, an enemy earth spirit.

Phthonos m Greek Mythology
From Greek φθόνος (phthonos) meaning "ill-will, malice, envy, jealousy". In Greek mythology Phthonos was the daimon or spirit of envy and jealousy; he was particularly associated with the jealous passions of love.

Pigmenius m History (Ecclesiastical)
This name is best known for being the name of the 4th-century saint Pigmenius of Rome, who was martyred during the reign of the Roman emperor Julian the Apostate (died in 363 AD)... [more]

Piʻilani m & f Hawaiian
Means "rising sky" or "to ascend to heaven," from piʻi meaning "climb, ascend, advance, mount, rise" and lani meaning "sky, heaven, heavenly, spiritual, royal, exalted, noble, aristocratic."... [more]

Poimenios m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Meaning a bit uncertain. This name could be derived from the rare Greek adjective ποιμένιος (poimenios) meaning "pastoral, of the shepherd" as well as "rural". It is also possible that it is derived from Greek ποιμένες (poimenes), which is the plural form of the noun ποιμήν (poimen) meaning "herdsman, shepherd" (see Poimen).... [more]

Popobawa m Swahili
Name of a shape-shifting shetani (evil spirit) in Zanzibar mythology. It is derived from Swahili elements popo (bat) and bawa (wing), therefore literally meaning "bat-wing" or "winged bat"... [more]

Preserved m & f English (Puritan)
Name given to a child when spared from certain death during childbirth.

Proclus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Proklos. Proclus of Constantinople (c. 390 – 24 July 446) was the archbishop of Constantinople from 434 until his death. His contributions to the theology of the developing cult of the Virgin Mary place him among the early and foremost Marian theologians... [more]

Prothade m Medieval French, French (Archaic)
This given name is best known for being the name of a 7th-century saint, who was bishop of the city of Besançon in eastern France and died in 624 AD. The meaning of the saint's name, which was often latinized to Prothadius in writing, is uncertain... [more]

Psebide m Circassian
Circassian masculine name meaning "strong soul".

Pueo m & f Hawaiian (Rare)
From the word referring to the Hawaiian short-eared owl, the owl being one of the more famous physical forms assumed by ʻaumākua (ancestor spirits) in Hawaiian culture, which vary.

Purifie m & f English (Puritan)
Meaning, "to make ceremonially clean." Referring to being purified from sin through Christ's death and resurrection.

Pushmataha m Choctaw
Meaning uncertain, though scholars agree that it suggests connotations of "ending"; possible meanings include "the warrior's seat is finished", "he has won all the honors of his race", and, from Apushamatahahubi, "a messenger of death" (literally "one whose rifle, tomahawk, or bow is alike fatal in war or hunting")... [more]

Qiqirn m & f New World Mythology, Inuit Mythology
In Inuit mythology, Qiqirn is a large, bald dog spirit.

Qobiljon m Uzbek
From the adjective "qobil" (able, capable, gifted) and the noun "jon" (soul, spirit, life)

Quadragesimus m History
Means "fortieth" in Latin, from quadraginta "forty". The number 40 has many biblical references, including the 40 days Jesus fasted in the wilderness before beginning his ministry, and the 40 hours he lay in the tomb before the resurrection... [more]

Quiriacus m Late Roman, History
Variant of Cyriacus. This was the name of several saints including the three-year-old son of Saint Julitta, a noble widow of Tarsus... [more]

Quodvultdeus m History (Ecclesiastical)
Means "what God wants" in Latin. This was the name of a 5th-century saint from North Africa who was martyred in the Valerianus persecutions. He was a spiritual student and friend of Saint Augustine of Hippo.

Rafiqjon m Uzbek
From the given name Rafiq combined with Persian جان (jān) meaning "soul, life".

Rahimjon m Uzbek, Tajik
From the given name Rahim combined with Persian جان (jān) meaning "soul, life".

Rakhimzhan m Kazakh
Combination of the given name Rakhim and Kazakh жан (zhan) meaning "soul" (of Persian origin).

Ranmaru m Japanese (Rare)
From Ran combined with the suffix 丸 (maru) meaning "circle, round," used before the Meiji Period (1868-1912) as a suffix denoting affection (along with -maro (麿/麻呂)) and was given to boys of upper class until they came of age, usually at ages 13 to 17.... [more]

Rasuljon m Uzbek
From the given name Rasul combined with jon meaning "soul"

Ravan m Persian
Means "fluid, flowing" or "psyche, soul, spirit" in Persian.

Reinmut m German (Rare, Archaic)
A dithematic name formed from the Germanic name elements ragin "advice, counsel" and muot "mind, spirit".

Rephaim m Literature
Used in the 'House of Night' series of fantasy novels (written by American author P. C. Cast and her daughter Kristin Cast), where it belongs to the favorite son of the fallen angel Kalona. It is probably taken a biblical term which "can refer either to a mythical race of giants, or to dead ancestors who are residents of the Netherworld."

Retsu m & f Japanese (Rare)
Sino-Japanese reading of kanji like 烈 meaning "violent, furious; extreme, intense" and 洌 meaning "pure."... [more]

Rhadamanthus m Greek Mythology
Meaning unknown, probably of pre-Greek origin, but perhaps related to Greek ῥᾴδιος (rhaidios) "easy" and μανθάνω (manthanô) "to learn, come to know". In Greek mythology, Rhadamanthus or Rhadamanthys was a son of Zeus and Europa... [more]

Riches m English (Puritan)
Referring to the spiritual riches found in faith in God.

Riginos m Greek (Cypriot)
This is the name of the patron saint of the Greek island of Skopelos. According to tradition, he was a 4th-century bishop who was tortured to death.

Rintrah m Literature
Rintrah is a character in William Blake's mythology, representing the just wrath of the prophet. Rintrah first appears in 'The Marriage of Heaven and Hell': "Rintrah roars and shakes his fires in the burdened air" shows him personifying revolutionary wrath... [more]

Rishaan m Hinduism
Rishaan is a name of Hindi origin and holds diverse meanings. Widely interpreted as ‘good’ or ‘strong,’ it also signifies ‘Lord Shiva,’ ‘saint,’ and ‘seeker of enlightenment.’ Additionally, Rishaan could mean ‘one who meditates on the Lord’s name,’ encapsulating spiritual significance... [more]

Roaz m Arthurian Cycle
In Wirnt von Grafenberg's 'Wigalois', The pagan king of Glois, evil and villainous, who sold his soul to the Devil and was thus able to use sorcery to take over many lands, including the neighboring kingdom of Korntin... [more]

Robinet m Medieval French
Strictly masculine diminutive of Robin (as -et is a French masculine diminutive suffix), which itself is a diminutive of Robert... [more]

Robustian m History (Ecclesiastical, Anglicized)
From the patronymic of the Roman cognomen Rōbustus, meaning “oak, oaken, (figuratively) robust, strong, vigorous, resistant, son of Robust, a descendant of Robust.” St. Robustian was an early martyr who was put to death probably in Milan... [more]

Rodach m Old Irish
Derived from Old Irish rod "strong, spirited, furious", itself related to rúad "red".

Rokapi m Georgian Mythology
Meaning unknown. Rokapi was an evil spirit and the leader of the kudiani (a group of witches) in Georgian mythology. He was punished by Ghmerti and chained to a column underneath the earth, where he ate the hearts of humans that his kudianis would bring to him... [more]

Rollan m English
Variant of the name Rolan and Roland.... [more]

Rounin m Japanese (Rare)
This name can be used as 浪人 (rounin) meaning "drifter" or "wanderer", i.e. "he who drifts/wanders".... [more]

Ruhan m Hindi
Meaning "Spiritual".

Ruhi m Turkish
Means "spiritual, psychical" in Turkish, ultimately from Arabic روحي (rūḥiyy).

Ruhiu m Swahili
Means “spirit” in Swahili.

Ruhullah m Arabic
Means "spirit of God", derived from Arabic ruh "spirit" combined with Allah "God".

Rukh m Persian, Kazakh, Pashto, Turkish, Tajik, Uzbek
Persian, Kazakh, Pashto, Turkish, Tajik, Uzbek, & Turkmen form of the Arabic name Ruh, meaning "spirit".

Rustamjon m Uzbek
From the given name Rustam combined with jan meaning "soul, life"

Rutsí m Indigenous American, South American, New World Mythology
Meaning unknown. It is the name of both a Peruvian children’s storybook character and an antagonistic owl inspired spirit in the indigenous Peruvian Yanesha people’s mythology.

Ryklef m West Frisian
West Frisian form of Rijklof, though this can also be a different name. In that case, the first element is derived from the Germanic element rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." This element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." The second element comes from laifa, which in turn is derived from Gothic laiba (leiba in Old High German and leifr in Old Norse) "remnant, remains." By that, they actually meant the person that is left behind after one's death, so laifa is best translated (depending on the context) as "heir" or "survivor."

Ryuk m Popular Culture
Ryuk is a fictional character in the manga series Death Note, created by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata.

Sabyrzhan m Kazakh
From Kazakh сабыр (sabyr) meaning "patience, forbearance, endurance" (of Arabic origin) and жан (zhan) meaning "soul" (of Persian origin).

Sacramento f & m Spanish, Portuguese
From the word meaning "sacrament," which is defined in Roman Catholic theology as either "an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace" or "outward and visible sign of inward and spiritual grace."

Saheed m African American, African
In the Middle East, Saheed holds a special place within the region’s diverse cultural mosaic. It is embraced by countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Egypt, where it represents a deep connection to religious and spiritual beliefs... [more]

Saidjon m Uzbek, Tajik
From the given name Said combined with the Persian suffix جان (jan) meaning "soul, darling".

Saintsogt m & f Mongolian
From Mongolian сайн (sain) meaning "good" and цогт (tsogt) meaning "spirited, ardent".

Salaun m Breton, History
Breton form of Solomon (via Old Breton Salamun and Middle Breton Salavun)... [more]

Salimjon m Tajik
From the given name Salim combined with ҷон (jon) meaning "soul, life"

Samulayo m Polynesian Mythology
In the mythology of Fiji, Samulayo is a god or spirit of war and those dead souls who died in battle. He lives in underworld.

Sanddef m Welsh Mythology
Etymology unknown.... [more]

Sariel m Hebrew, Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
Apparently means "command of God" in Hebrew, making this name a variant or a shortened form of Zerachiel. This is the name of an angel mainly known in judaism, who was - among others - an angel of healing and a benevolent angel of death (it is said that he was sent to retrieve the soul of Moses).

Sarijon m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek sari meaning "yellow" or "best" and jon meaning "spirit, soul".

Sarutahiko m Japanese Mythology
Sarutahiko Ōkami is the name of the leader of the earthly kami, deity of the Japanese religion of Shinto. Norito also mentions him with the title Daimyōjin (great bright god, or greatly virtuous god) instead of Ōkami (great god).... [more]

Scelmis m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Σκέλμις (Skelmis). In Greek mythology this was the name of one of the Telchines, sea spirits (daemons) native to the island of Rhodes, who were killed by the gods when they turned to evil magic... [more]

Schneur m Yiddish
Originally Spanish name Senior (meaning "Master") ... [more]

Seere m Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
Possibly from Hebrew שְׁאָר (sh'ár) meaning "remnant, remainder, rest". According to the Lesser Key of Solomon, this is the name of the 70th spirit of the 72 demons summoned by King Solomon.

Seireitō m Japanese
It's a Japanese name that could means the Guardian of the Spirit

Semar m Indonesian Mythology
Likely derived from Javanese samar meaning "vague, dim, obscure, mysterious". In Javanese mythology this is the name of a divine jester depicted as having a short stature and a large rear figure... [more]

Seraphino m History (Ecclesiastical)
Variant of Seraphinus. Born at Montegranaro, Italy, in 1540, Seraphino worked as a shepherd in his youth and was reportedly much abused by his older brother... [more]

Sercan m Turkish
From Turkish ser meaning "head, top" and can meaning "soul, life".

Sergis m Arthurian Cycle
Sergis is the knight who informs Artegall of Irena's impending death in Book 5, Canto 11 of "The Faerie Queene".

Serikzhan m Kazakh
From Kazakh серік (serik) meaning "support, companion, partner" and жан (zhan) meaning "soul".

Serzhan m Kazakh
Derived from Turkic ser meaning "head, top" and Persian جان (jan) meaning "soul".

Sharafjon m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek sharaf meaning "glory, honour" and jon meaning "spirit, soul".

Sharifjon m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek sharif meaning "sacred, holy" and jon meaning "spirit, soul".

Sharifzyan m Tatar (Rare)
Derived from the name Sharif combined with Persian جان (jân) meaning "soul, being, life".

Shen m Chinese
Means “deep thinker”, “deep thought”, or “spirit” in Chinese. According to Chinese beliefs, it is the spiritual part of the human psyche.

Shenyen m & f Tibetan
Means "spiritual companion" in Tibetan.

Shepseskare m Ancient Egyptian
Means "noble is the soul of Ra" in Egyptian.

Sherdil m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek sher meaning "lion" and dil meaning "heart, soul".

Sherjon m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek sher meaning "lion" and jon meaning "spirit, soul".

Shinkichi m Japanese
From Japanese 伸 (shin) meaning "expand, stretch, extend, lengthen, increase", 信 (shin) meaning "faith, truth, fidelity, trust", 心 (shin) meaning "heart, mind, soul", 慎 (shin) meaning "humility, be careful, discreet, prudent", 新 (shin) meaning "fresh, new", 晋 (shin) meaning "advance", 森 (shin) meaning "forest, woods", 申 (shin) meaning "have the honor to, sign of the monkey", 真 (shin) meaning "true, reality", 秦 (shin) meaning "Manchu dynasty", 紳 (shin) meaning "sire, good belt, gentleman", 親 (shin) meaning "parent, intimacy, relative, familiarity, dealer (cards)", 進 (shin) meaning "advance, proceed, progress, promote", 槙 (shin) meaning "twig, ornamental evergreen", 愼 (shin) meaning "care, chastity", 瀋 (shin) meaning "juice, broth" or 眞 (shin) meaning "truth, reality" combined with 吉 (kichi) meaning "good luck"... [more]

Shinko f & m Japanese
From Japanese 進 (shin) meaning "advance, make progress", 心 (shin) meaning "heart, mind, soul", 伸 (shin) meaning "lengthen", 晋 (shin) meaning "to proceed", 真 (shin) meaning "real, genuine", 秦 (shin) meaning "Qin dynasty", 臣 (shin) meaning "one who serves a lord; a vassal, subject", 震 (shin) meaning "shake, quake, tremor, excite", 岑 (shin) meaning "steep, precipitous, peak" or 津 (shin) meaning "harbor" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child"... [more]

Shinnosuke m Japanese
This name combines 新 (shin, atara.shii, ara.ta, ara-, nii-) meaning "new", 慎 (shin, tsutsushi.mu, tsutsushi, tsutsushi.mi) meaning "humility, be careful, discreet, prudent", 心 (shin, kokoro, -gokoro) meaning "heart, mind, spirit" or 伸 (shin, no.biru, no.basu, no.beru, no.su) meaning "expand, stretch, extend, lengthen, increase" with 之 (shi, oite, kono, kore, no, yuku) meaning "of, this" & 助 (jo, suke, su.keru, tasu.karu, tasu.keru) meaning "assist, help, rescue", 介 (kai, suke) meaning "concern oneself with, jammed in, mediate, shellfish" or 輔 (fu, ho, tasu.keru, suke) meaning "help."... [more]

Shinri f & m Japanese
From Japanese 心 (shin) meaning "heart, mind, soul" combined with 利 (ri) meaning "profit, benefit". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Shinsaku m Japanese
From Japanese 心 (shin) meaning "heart, mind, soul" combined with 作 (sa, saku, tsuku.ri, tsuku.ru, -dzuku.ri) meaning "build, make, prepare, production". Other kanji combinations can be used.

Shinshin m & f Japanese
From Japanese 心 (shin) meaning "heart, mind, soul" (mostly feminine), 進 (shin) meaning "advance, make progress, enter" (mostly masculine), duplicated by 々, a ideographic iteration mark, indicating that the previous kanji should be repeated... [more]

Shinto m Japanese
From Japanese 心 (shin) meaning "heart, mind, soul" combined with 登 (to) meaning "to go up, to climb, to mount, to rise". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Shitora m Japanese
From Japanese 伸 (shi) meaning "expand, stretch, extend, lengthen, increase", 信 (shi) meaning "faith, truth, fidelity, trust", 史 (shi) meaning "history, chronicle", 司 (shi) meaning "director, official, govt office, rule, administer", 嗣 (shi) meaning "heir, succeed", 士 (shi) meaning "gentleman, scholar, samurai", 姿 (shi) meaning "figure, form, shape", 子 (shi) meaning "child", 市 (shi) meaning "market, city, town", 師 (shi) meaning "expert, teacher, master, model, exemplar, army, war", 心 (shi) meaning "heart, mind, soul", 志 (shi) meaning "intention, plan, resolve, aspire, motive, hopes, shilling", 思 (shi) meaning "think", 新 (shi) meaning "fresh, new", 椎 (shi) meaning "chinquapin, mallet, spine", 獅 (shi) meaning "lion", 白 (shi) meaning "white", 紙 (shi) meaning "paper", 紫 (shi) meaning "purple; violet", 至 (shi) meaning "climax, arrive, proceed, reach, attain, result in", 詞 (shi) meaning "part of speech, words, poetry", 詩 (shi) meaning "poem, poetry", 資 (shi) meaning "assets, resources, capital, funds, data, be conducive to, contribute to" or 静 (shi) meaning "quiet", 翔 (to) meaning "soar, fly", 斗 (to), which refers to a Chinese constellation, 都 (to) meaning "metropolis, capital, all, everything", 十 (to) meaning "ten", 杜 (to) meaning "woods, grove", 砥 (to) meaning "whetstone, grindstone", 飛 (to) meaning "fly", 富 (to) meaning "wealth, enrich, abundant", 図 (to) meaning "map, drawing, plan, extraordinary, audacious", 永 (to) meaning "eternity, long, lengthy" or 統 (to) meaning "overall, relationship, ruling, governing" combined with 虎 (tora) meaning "tiger, drunkard", 良 (ra) meaning "good, pleasing, skilled", 寅 (tora) meaning "sign of the tiger (3rd sign of Chinese zodiac)", 羅 (ra) meaning "gauze, thin silk", 楽 (ra) meaning "music, comfort, ease", 宙 (ra) meaning "mid-air, air, space, sky, memorization, interval of time" or 頼 (ra) meaning "trust, request"... [more]

Shoddil m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek shod meaning "happy" and dil meaning "heart, spirit".

Sho'xberdi m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek sho'x meaning "mischevious, lively, spirited" and berdi meaning "gave".

Shukurjon m Uzbek
From the given name Shukur, meaning "thanks be" in Uzbek combined with jan meaning "soul, life"

Shulam m & f Mongolian
Means "witch, devil, angry spirit" in Mongolian.

Shurali m Siberian Mythology
Shurali is a forest spirit in Tatar and Bashkir mythology. According to legends, Shurali lives in forests. He has long fingers, a horn on its forehead, and a woolly body. He lures victims into the thickets and can tickle them to death.

Sinuhe m Ancient Egyptian, Literature
From Egyptian zꜣ.nht meaning "son of the sycamore", derived from zꜣ "son" and nht "sycamore tree", a plant associated with the goddess Hathor... [more]

Sketco m & f Tahltan, Indigenous American, New World Mythology
Tahltan name for the Raven, a common spirit found throughout Pacific Northwest Coast indigenous cultures.

Sneferka m Ancient Egyptian
From Egyptian snfr-kꜣ, possibly meaning "(his) soul is beautiful", from Egyptian snfr "to make beautiful" combined with kꜣ "soul". This was the throne name of an early Egyptian king who may have ruled at the end of the 1st Dynasty.

Sobirjon m Uzbek
From the given name Sobir combined with jan meaning "soul, life"

Somchay m & f Lao
From Lao ສົມ (som) meaning "worthy, suitable, proper" and ໃຈ (chay) meaning "heart, mind, spirit".

Somchit m & f Thai, Lao
From Thai สม (som) or Lao ສົມ (som) meaning "worthy, suitable, proper" and Thai จิต (chit) or Lao ຈິດ (chit) meaning "mind, heart, soul".

Somnus m Roman Mythology
Means "sleep" in Latin. In Roman mythology Somnus was the personification of sleep, the equivalent of the Greek god Hypnos. He was the son of Nox (Night) and the brother of Mors (Death).

Sonni m History
Sonni Bāru, also known as Sonni Abū Bakr Dao, was the 16th and last king of the Sonni Dynasty to rule over the Songhai Empire located in west Africa. His rule was very short, from November 6, 1492, to April 12, 1493... [more]

Soul m & f American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Soul. May also be used in reference to the word soul, from Old English sāwol, sāw(e)l, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch ziel and German Seele.

Spirito m Italian (Rare)
Probably derived from Italian Sirito Santo "Holy Spirit".... [more]

Sporus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Ancient Roman
Latinized form of Sporos. This was the name of a young slave boy from the 1st century AD. The Roman emperor Nero had taken a liking to him, because he bore a striking resemblance to his late wife Poppaea Sabina... [more]

Stepanoz m Medieval Georgian, Georgian (Archaic), History
Medieval Georgian form of Stephanos (see Stephen). This name was borne by four rulers of Caucasian Iberia (called Kartli in Georgian), the earliest of which reigned from about 590 until his death in 627.

Stockton m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Stockton.... [more]

Suah m Biblical, Biblical Hebrew
Means "to sink down, to bow down, to humble oneself", some interpretations render the name as: "bowed down, prostation, depression (in the older, physical/spiritual sense)".... [more]

Sujiwo m Javanese
From the Sanskrit prefix सु (su) meaning "good" combined with Javanese jiwa meaning "soul, spirit, life".

Sukekiyo f & m Japanese
From Japanese 輔 (suke) meaning "help", 介 (suke) meaning "shell, shellfish", 佐 (suke) meaning "aid, help", 丞 (suke) meaning "to help, to rescue", 弼 (suke) meaning "assistant, aid, assist, help, correct", 佑 (suke) meaning "to assist, to help, to protect", 亮 (suke) meaning "clear, help" combined with 清 (shou, shin, sei, kiyo.i, kiyo.maru, kiyo.meru) meaning "clean, exorcise, pure, purify" or 精 (shiyau, shou, sei, kiyo) meaning "energy, vigour, refined, spirit, soul."

Sukhman m & f Punjabi
From Punjabi ਸੁਖ (sukh) "ease; contentment; happiness" and ਮਨ (man) "mind; heart; soul" meaning "happy heart".

Sukma f & m Indonesian
Means "soul, life, spirit" in Indonesian, ultimately from Sanskrit सूक्ष्म (sūkṣma).

Suliko m & f Georgian, Literature
Means "little soul" in Georgian. It is derived from the Georgian noun სული (suli) meaning "soul" combined with the Georgian diminutive suffix -კო (-ko).... [more]

Sultonjon m Tajik, Uzbek
From the given name Sulton combined with jon meaning "soul, life"

Sweyn m History
Medieval English form of Sveinn. Sweyn Forkbeard 17 April 963 – 3 February 1014) was king of Denmark from 986 to 1014. In 1013, shortly before his death, he became the first Danish king of England after a long effort.

Sylidio m Eastern African
The given name of the Rwandian politician Sylidio Dusabumuremyi who was stabbed to death in September 2019.

Sylph f & m English (Rare)
From the English word, sylph, an imaginary spirit of the air, ultimately from the Latin sylvestris "of the woods" and nymph "nymph".

Tadzio m Polish, Literature
Diminutive of Tadeusz. This name was borne by a character in Thomas Mann's novella Death in Venice (1912).

Takahide m Japanese
From 昂 (taka) meaning "high spirited, to raise the head" and 秀 (hide) meaning "excellent, outstanding." Other kanji combinations can be used.

Talibald m Medieval Baltic
Estonian form of Tālivaldis. He was a Latgalian elder, the ruler of Tālava, whose support for Albert of Riga and the German crusaders brought about his death at the hands of the native Baltic peoples.

Tālivaldis m Latvian
Derived from Latvian tāls "far; far away" and valdīt "to rule; to reign". Tālivaldis was a Latgalian elder, the ruler of Tālava, whose support for Albert of Riga and the German crusaders brought about his death at the hands of the native Baltic peoples.

Tanausis m Gothic
Tanausis was a legendary king of the Goths, according to Jordanes's Getica (5.47). The 19th-century scholar Alfred von Gutschmid assigned his reign to 1323 BC - 1290 BC. According to the Getica, he was the Gothic king who halted the advance of the Egyptian armies of the Egyptian king Sesostris (whom Jordanes calls Vesosis)... [more]

Tangri m Uzbek
Means "celestial spirit" in Uzbek.

Tangriberdi m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek tangri meaning "celestial spirit" and berdi meaning "gave".

Tarasius m Late Greek (Latinized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinized form of Tarasios. Saint Tarasius (c. 730 – 25 February 806) was the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from 25 December 784 until his death on 25 February 806.

Tatapytu m Guarani
Means "spirit of fire" in Guarani.

Tavares m African American
From the Portuguese surname Tavares. This name entered the American top 1000 rankings in the mid-1970s due to the R&B and soul musical group Tavares, a family musical group composed of five brothers surnamed Tavares, whose parents were of Cape Verdean descent.

Tejram m Indian (Rare), Hindi (Rare)
This name means "radiance of Rama," "soul of Rama" or "majesty of Rama", which is derived from a combination of Sanskrit तेज (tēja) meaning "radiance, soul, majesty, lustre, energy, splendour, magnificence" and the name of the god Rama 1.

Temircan m Karachay-Balkar
From the Karachay-Balkar темир (temir) meaning "iron" and Persian جان (jan) meaning "soul".

Temirzhan m Kazakh
Combination of the given name Temir and Kazakh жан (zhan) meaning "soul" (of Persian origin).

Tenshin m Japanese
From 天 (ten) meaning "heaven" or 典 (ten) meaning "ceremony, rule, rite" combined with 慎 (shin) meaning "prudent, careful" or 心 (shin) meaning "heart, soul, spirit"... [more]

Thanachit m Thai
From Thai ธน (thana) meaning "wealth, prosperity" and จิตต์ (chit) meaning "mind, heart, soul".

Thurismund m Germanic
The meaning and origin of the first element in this Germanic name is rather uncertain, and so there are various possibilities to the name's meaning. The most likely possibility is that the first element comes from Old High German turs (compare Old Norse Þurs) "giant." An other possibility is that the first element refers to the Thuringii, a Germanic tribe... [more]

Thurismut m Germanic
The meaning and origin of the first element in this Germanic name is rather uncertain, and so there are various possibilities to the name's meaning. The most likely possibility is that the first element comes from Old High German turs (compare Old Norse Þurs) "giant." An other possibility is that the first element refers to the Thuringii, a Germanic tribe... [more]

Thyestes m Greek Mythology, Theatre
In Greek mythology, Thyestes was the son of Pelops and Hippodamia, King of Olympia, and father of Pelopia and Aegisthus... [more]

Thymbraeus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Θυμβραίος (Thymbraios), of which the meaning is uncertain. It could have been derived from the Greek noun θύμβρα (thymbra) "savory", which refers to a herb now known as Satureja thymbra... [more]

Thymochares m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun θυμός (thymos) meaning "soul, spirit" combined with either the Greek noun χαρά (chara) meaning "joy, delight, happiness" or the Greek noun χάρις (charis) meaning "grace, kindness" (see Chares).... [more]

Ti-sái m Taiwanese
This is a name given by Taiwanese fortune tellers to ward off evil spirits, as it means "hog manure." It is often an unofficial given name.

Todah m Ancient Hebrew
Means "thanksgiving." A character named Todah features in Sanhedrin 43a in the Talmud, during an apocryphal description of the death of Yeshua the Nazarene, as one of his five disciples... [more]

Tögstsogt m Mongolian
Derived from Mongolian төгс (tögs) meaning "perfect, complete" and цогт (tsogt) meaning "spirited, ardent".

Tolegen m Kazakh
Means "paid" in Kazakh, from төлеу (toleu) meaning "to pay". This name was traditionally given to a newborn son after the death of another male relative (as in, the parents were "paid" with a son in return for the family member's passing).

Tombiruo m & f Malay, Kadazan, Dusun, Far Eastern Mythology
The name of a Northern Bornean forest guardian spirit well known to certain Kadazans and Dusuns in Sabah. Said spirit is the titular subject of a Malaysian book series and a popular Malaysian film.

Tomiquia m & f Nahuatl
Means "our death" or "the death of us", from Nahuatl to- "our", a possessive prefix, and miquiztli "death, mortality".

Tomura m Japanese
Tomura, used by the popular villain Shigaraki Tomura in Boku no Hero Academia, comes from the word “tomurau," which means to mourn and express sorrow over death and farewell. ... [more]

Tonraq m Popular Culture
Means either "a tiny man" or a "spirit" or "ghost". Name of Korra's father from Legend of Korra.

To'qjon m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek to'q meaning "full, satiated, comfortable, prosperous" and jon meaning "spirit, soul".

Toshjon m Uzbek
Derived from Uzbek tosh meaning "rock, stone" and jon meaning "spirit, soul".

To'yjon m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek to'y meaning "feast, celebration" and jon meaning "spirit, soul".

Toyjon m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek toy meaning "colt" and jon meaning "spirit, soul".

Tsogt m Mongolian
Means "ardent, energetic, spirited" in Mongolian.

Tsogtbaatar m Mongolian
From Mongolian цогт (tsogt) meaning "spirited, ardent" and баатар (baatar) meaning "hero".

Tsogtbayar m Mongolian
From Mongolian цогт (tsogt) meaning "spirited, ardent" and баяр (bayar) meaning "celebration, joy".

Tsogtbuyan m Mongolian
From Mongolian цогт (tsogt) meaning "spirited, ardent" and буян (buyan) meaning "good deed, virtue, charity" or "good luck, fortune, blessing".

Tsogt-erdene m Mongolian
From Mongolian цогт (tsogt) meaning "spirited, ardent" and эрдэнэ (erdene) meaning "jewel, treasure" or "precious".

Tsogt-itgel m & f Mongolian
From Mongolian цогт (tsogt) meaning "spirited, ardent" and итгэл (itgel) meaning "trust, faith, belief".

Tsogtkhishig m & f Mongolian
From Mongolian цогт (tsogt) meaning "spirited, ardent" and хишиг (khishig) meaning "grace, blessing, favour".

Tsogtkhuyag m Mongolian
From Mongolian цогт (tsogt) meaning "spirited, ardent" and хуяг (khuyag) meaning "armour".

Tsogtmagnai m Mongolian
From Mongolian цогт (tsogt) meaning "spirited, ardent" and магнай (magnai) meaning "front, foremost" or "forehead".

Tsogtmönkh m & f Mongolian
From Mongolian цогт (tsogt) meaning "spirited, ardent" and мөнх (mönkh) meaning "forever, eternal".

Tsogtsaikhan m & f Mongolian
From Mongolian цогт (tsogt) meaning "spirited, ardent" and сайхан (saikhan) meaning "nice, beautiful, handsome".

Tsogtzhargal m & f Mongolian
From Mongolian цогт (tsogt) meaning "spirited, ardent" and жаргал (jargal) meaning "happiness, blessing".

Tsogzolboo m & f Mongolian
Means "spirited, trouble" in Mongolian, from цог (tsog) meaning "energy, ember, glowing coals" or "glory, splendour" and золбоо (zolboo) meaning "character, disposition".

Tudrus m Germanic
Tudrus was a ruler of the Quadi, a Germanic tribe, in the 1st century AD. He was a contemporary of Maroboduus of the Marcomanni. Like Maroboduus, Tudrus established a dynasty which ruled his people for many years after his death.

Tümentsogt m & f Mongolian
From Mongolian түмэн (tümen) meaning "ten thousand, multitude, myriad" or "people, nation" and цогт (tsogt) meaning "spirited, ardent".

Turzhan m Kazakh
From Kazakh тұру (turu) meaning "to rise, to stand" and жан (zhan) meaning "soul".

Tuyg'unjon m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek tuyg'un meaning "sharp, alert" or "hawk" and jon meaning "spirit, soul".

Tygrynkeev m Chukchi
Means "after" in Chukchi. This name was given to children as a reference the spirits or souls of deceased ancestors or family members.

Tzihuactlatonal m Nahuatl
Meaning uncertain. Possibly derived from Nahuatl tzihuactlah "place of prickly shrubs" (from tzicuactli, a kind of agave plant) and tonalli "day, sun, heat" or "soul, animating force", combined with the diminutive or reverential suffix -tzin.

Uğurcan m & f Turkish
Derived from uğur meaning "luck" and can meaning "soul".

Ululik m & f Greenlandic
Greenlandic combination of Ulo and -lik (suffix that denotes that the the root word is a form of amulet or helper spirit).

Umidjan m Turkmen
From Persian امید (omīd) meaning "hope" and جان (jān) meaning "soul, life".

Umidjon m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek umid meaning "hope" and jon meaning "spirit, soul".

Umitzhan f & m Kazakh
From Kazakh үміт (ümit) meaning "hope" combined with жан (zhan) meaning "soul" (both of Persian origin).

Unferð m English
Unferth's name can be understood in a number of ways. A common reading, by Morton W. Bloomfield is to see it as un + frith, "mar peace": similarly, J. R. R. Tolkien considered the name to mean Unpeace/Quarrel, or perhaps 'Unfriend'... [more]

Uromod m Gothic, Medieval, Old High German, German (Austrian, Archaic)
From the Gothic word urus, the Old Icelandic word úrr or the Old High German uro all meaning "aurochs" combined with the Old High German word muot meaning "spirit; courage, boldness".

Userkaf m Ancient Egyptian
From Egyptian wsr-kꜣ.f meaning "his life-force is strong", derived from wsr "powerful, strong, mighty" combined with ka "soul, life-force" and the suffix .f "he, him, his"... [more]

Userkare m Ancient Egyptian
Means "powerful is the soul of Ra" in Egyptian.

Utkirjon m Uzbek
From Uzbek oʻtkir meaning "sharp, keen" combined with Persian جان (jān) meaning "soul, life".

Utlapa m Literature
The name of a powerful spirit warrior in Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight" series. The meaning of the name is unknown, and seems to have been created by Meyer.

Uzzah m Biblical
Means "her strength", from the Hebrew roots עֹז (ʿoz) meaning "strength, power" and ־ה (-ah) meaning "her". This is the name of several Old Testament characters including a son of Abinadab whose death is associated with touching the Ark of the Covenant.

Vaja m Sanskrit
Means "strength, vigour, energy, spirit, speed (especially of a horse)" in Sanskrit.

Vajad m Indian (Rare)
From Sanskrit वाज (vāja) meaning "strength, vigour, spirit".

Vajrasattva m Buddhism
Means "diamond essence" or "thunderbolt essence", from Sanskrit वज्र (vajra) meaning "diamond, thunderbolt" and सत्त्व (sattva) meaning "essence, nature, being, spirit"... [more]

Vassago m Literature
Vassago is a demon described in demonological grimoires such as the Lesser Key of Solomon and the Book of the Office of Spirits. He is the third demon in the Lesser Key (including Thomas Rudd's variant) and is referred to as a prince "of a good nature" and of the "same nature as Agares"... [more]

Velnias m Baltic Mythology
From the Proto-Balto-Slavic root weliā, meaning "dead". This was the name of the Baltic god of the underworld, whose name became associated with the Devil after Christianization.

Victory f & m English (American), English (African), English (Puritan)
Simply from the English word, which is ultimately from Latin victoria (itself from the past participle stem of vincere "to conquer", making it a (distant) relative of Vincent)... [more]

Vidkun m Norwegian (Rare)
Younger form of Víðkunnr. Vidkun Quisling (1887-1945) was a Norwegian military officer, politician and traitor. He collaborated with the Nazis during the German occupation of Norway during World War II, for which he was given the death penalty in 1945.

Viduus m Roman Mythology
Possibly derived from Latin viduus, meaning "destitute, deprived; widowed". This was the name of a Roman god who separated the soul from the body after death.

Virbius m Roman Mythology
Possibly derived from Latin vir, meaning "man", and bis, meaning "twice", with the intended meaning of "twice a man". In Roman mythology, Virbius is the name given to the resurrected Hippolytus of Athens after he fell from his chariot to his death.

Vithimiris m Gothic
Vithimiris was a king of the Greuthungi, ruling for some unspecified time in the area of present-day southern Ukraine. He succeeded to Ermanaric, meaning that he probably reigned in 376. Ammianus Marcellinus, the only known source on him, states that after Ermanaric´s death he tried to resist the Alani, who were allied with the Huns, with the help of other Huns hired as mercenaries... [more]

Volney m English (American, Rare)
From German meaning "people's spirit" where Vol- is derived from Volk, akin to the English cognate folk.

Vyctorye m & f English (Puritan)
Puritan variant of Victory, in reference to Christ's victory over sin and death.

Wabanquot m Ojibwe
Means "white cloud", from Ojibwe waabaanakwad 'white cloud'.... [more]

Wacho m Lombardic
King Wacho ruled the Lombards before they entered Italy. He likely ruled from around 510 until his death in 539. He was the son of Unichis. He usurped the throne by assassinating his uncle King Tato.

Wealthy m & f English (Puritan), American (Rare), English (Canadian, Rare), English (African, Rare)
Meaning, "having a great deal of money, resources, or assets; rich." In this case, spiritual blessings from God. From Middle English welthy, welþi, equivalent to wealth +‎ -y.

Weneg m Ancient Egyptian
Meaning unknown, possibly related to the Egyptian sun and death cult. This was the throne name of an early Egyptian king, who ruled during the Second Dynasty.

Wentshukumishiteu m & f Inuit Mythology
In Inuit mythology, Wentshukumishiteu is a water-elemental spirit which fiercely protected the young of various animal species from human hunters.

Wilmut m Germanic, German
Derived from Gothic vilja "will, desire" combined with Gothic môds (mut in New High German) "mind, spirit."

Winewald m Medieval English (?), History (Ecclesiastical)
Perhaps a misspelling of Winebald. Saint Winewald (died c. 731), also known as Winebald, was the second abbot of Beverley monastery in England, succeeding Saint Berchtun... [more]

Wirasuap m Shoshone
Means "bear spirit" in Shoshone.

Wittiza m Gothic
Wittiza (c. 687 – probably 710) was the Visigothic King of Hispania from 694 until his death, co-ruling with his father, Egica, until 702 or 703.

Wuluwaid m Indigenous Australian Mythology
A boatman who ferries the souls of the dead to Purelko, the afterlife in Australian Aboriginal mythology.

Wynkyn m History (Rare), Literature
Wynkyn de Worde (originally Jan van Wynkyn) was William Caxton's journeyman, after whose death he became the first printer to set up his shop in Fleet Street, "which was for centuries perhaps the world's most famous centre of printing." It was used in the popular children's poem Wynken, Blynken, and Nod (Dutch Lullaby) (1889).

Xiaoling f & m Chinese
From Chinese 小 (xiǎo) meaning "small" or 晓 (xiǎo) meaning "dawn, daybreak, know, understand" combined with 玲 (líng) meaning "tinkling of jade" or 灵 (líng) meaning "spirit, soul"... [more]

Xinhai m Chinese
From Chinese 新 (xīn) meaning "fresh, new", 鑫 (xīn) meaning "wealthy, prosperous" or 心 (xīn) meaning "heart, mind, soul" combined with 海 (hǎi) meaning "sea, ocean"... [more]

Xinjiang f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 心 (xīn) meaning "heart, mind, soul" and 绛 (jiàng) meaning "deep red".

Xinqiao f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 欣 (xīn) meaning "happy, joyous, delighted", 心 (xīn) meaning "heart, mind, soul" or 新 (xīn) meaning "new" and 巧 (qiǎo) meaning "artful, skillful, clever" or 乔 (qiáo) meaning "tall, proud, stately".

Xintong f & m Chinese
From Chinese 欣 (xīn) meaning "happy, joyous, delighted" or 心 (xīn) meaning "heart, mind, soul" combined with 彤 (tóng) meaning "red, vermillion", 潼 (tóng) meaning "high, lofty" and also referring to a pass in north-central China, 桐 (tóng) meaning "paulownia" or 童 (tóng) meaning "child"... [more]

Xinxin f & m Chinese
From Chinese 辛 (xīn) meaning "hard, laborious, suffering, bitter" or 新 (xīn) meaning "fresh, new" combined with 欣 (xīn) meaning "happy, joyous, delighted" or 昕 (xīn) meaning "dawn, daybreak"... [more]

Xinyan f & m Chinese
From Chinese 心 (xīn) meaning "heart, mind, soul", 新 (xīn) meaning "fresh, new" or 歆 (xīn) meaning "like, admire, willingly, gladly" combined with 妍 (yán) meaning "beautiful" or 艳 (yàn) meaning "beautiful, gorgeous"... [more]

Xochitonal m & f Nahuatl, Aztec and Toltec Mythology
Derived from Nahuatl xōchitl "flower" and tonalli "day, sun, heat; fate, soul". This was also the name of a giant cayman said to reside on the path to the afterlife.

Xuán-wǔ m & f Chinese, Astronomy
Xuán-Wǔ is a Xiang (象) one of the four Symbols that include all the constellations of Chinese System. Xuán-Wǔ is known as Black Tortoise or Black Turtle in English but Black Warrior in Chinese... [more]

Yasumi m & f Japanese
From Japanese 恭 (yasu) meaning "respect", 康 (yasu) meaning "peace", 妥 (yasu) meaning "gentle", 泰 (yasu) meaning "peaceful, calm", 悌 (yasu) meaning "brotherly, respectful", 寧 (yasu) meaning "peaceful, rather", 八 (ya) meaning "eight", 保 (yasu) meaning "to raise; to rear", 也 (ya) meaning "also", 夜 (ya) meaning "night", 矢 (ya) meaning "arrow", 靖 (yasu) meaning "peaceful, calm, easygoing" combined with 州 (su) meaning "prefecture", 寸 (su) meaning "measurement" or 壽 or 寿 (su) both meaning "longevity, long life" combined with 見 (mi) meaning "to see", 実 (mi) meaning "fruit, seed, reality, truth", 純 (mi) meaning "pure", 身 (mi) meaning "body, identity", 水 (mi) meaning "water", 未 (mi) meaning "the Sheep", 巳 (mi) meaning "sign of the snake", 生 (mi) meaning "raw, live", 海 (mi) meaning "sea, ocean", 己 (mi) meaning "self", 心 (mi) meaning "heart, mind, soul", 隅 (sumi) meaning "corner, nook, remote place" or 満 (mi) meaning "fullness"... [more]

Yatmo m Javanese
From Javanese yatma meaning "soul, life".

Yedder m Berber (Rare)
Though this name symbolizes immortality, it indicates a sense of unbroken spirit or uncaptured soul.

Yeggul-ngon m & f Wolof
Wolof 'death prevention' name meaning "s/he has not reached the afternoon".

Yeong-dae m Korean
From Sino-Korean 靈 (yeong) meaning "spirit, soul, deity" and 大 (dae) meaning "large, big".

Yeong-hwa f & m Korean
From Sino-Korean 永 (yeong) meaning "eternal, forever" or 靈 (yeong) meaning "soul, spirit, deity" or 榮 (yeong) meaning "glory, honour, prosper", combined with 和 (hwa) meaning "harmony, peace" or 火 (hwa) meaning "fire"... [more]

Yeong-taek m Korean
From Sino-Korean 靈 (yeong) meaning "spirit, soul, deity" and 擇 (taek) meaning "select, selection".

Yeshen f & m Chinese
From the Chinese characters 夜神, literally meaning “night spirits”.

Yiğitcan m Turkish
Derived from yiğit meaning "heroic" and can meaning "soul, spirit".

Yiling f & m Chinese
From Chinese 怡 (yí) meaning "joy, harmony", 逸 (yì) meaning "leisurely, indulgent", 宜 (yí) meaning "suitable, proper", 乙 (yǐ) referring to the second of the ten Heavenly Stems, 以 (yǐ) meaning "with, by means of, because of, according to" or 懿 (yì) meaning "virtuous, admirable, esteemed" combined with 伶 (líng) meaning "clever", 玲 (líng) meaning "tinkling of jade", 岭 (lǐng) meaning "mountain range", 齡 (líng) meaning "age, length of time, duration" or 灵 (líng) meaning "spirit, soul"... [more]

Yoga m Indonesian
Derived from Sanskrit योग (yoga) referring to a set of Hindu and Buddhist practices centred around spiritual insight and tranquility. The word itself means "yoking, joining, attaching" in Sanskrit.

Yogesh m Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi
From Sanskrit योगेश (yogesha) meaning "master of yoga", from योग (yoga) meaning "yoga (a group of spiritual, mental and physical disciplines in Hinduism)" combined with ईश (īśa) meaning "lord"... [more]

Yogi m Indian, Hindi, Indonesian
From a word denoting a practitioner of yoga, a set of Hindu and Buddhist disciplines centred around spiritual insight and tranquility. The word itself is ultimately from Sanskrit योग (yoga) meaning "yoking, joining, attaching".

Yoshikage m Japanese (Rare)
This name can combine 義 (gi, yoshi) meaning "morality, righteousness, justice, honour," 吉 (kichi, kitsu, yoshi) meaning "good luck," 佳 (ka, yoshi) meaning "beautiful, excellent, good," 良 (ryou, (-)yo.i, (-)i.i, yoshi) or 好 (kou, i.i, kono.mu, su.ku, yo.i, yoshi), both meaning "good," or 美 (bi, mi, utsuku.shii, yoshi) meaning "beauty" with 景 (kei, kage) or 影 (ei, kage), both meaning "shadow, figure."... [more]

Yoshinaka m Japanese
From Japanese 善 (yoshi) meaning "good, virtuous, charitable, kind", 義 (yoshi) meaning "righteous" or 由 (yoshi) meaning "cause, reason" combined with 心 (naka) meaning "heart, mind, soul", 央 (naka) meaning "centre, middle" or 仲 (naka) meaning "relationship, terms"... [more]

Yoshitaka m Japanese
From 宜 (yoshi) meaning "good, naturally, best regards", 薫 (yoshi) meaning "scented, fragrant", or 欣 (yoshi) meaning "rejoice, joyful" combined with 登 (taka) meaning "to ascind, to climb up", 昂 (taka) meaning "to raise the head, high spirited" or 任 (taka) meaning "term, to entrust to, duty, responsibility"... [more]

Yoshyurak m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek yosh meaning "age" or "young" and yurak meaning "heart, soul, mind".

Yusufjon m Uzbek
Derived from the given name Yusuf and jon meaning "spirit, soul".

Yuukichi m Japanese
From Japanese 勇 (yuu) meaning "brave" combined with 吉 (kichi) meaning "good luck". Other kanji combinations are possible. ... [more]

Yuushin m Japanese
From Japanese 勇 (yuu) meaning "brave" combined with 心 (shin) meaning "heart, mind, soul". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Yuxin f & m Chinese
From Chinese 雨 (yǔ) meaning "rain", 育 (yù) meaning "raise, nourish", 宇 (yǔ) meaning "house, eaves, universe" or 玉 (yù) meaning "jade, precious stone, gem" combined with 欣 (xīn) meaning "happy, joyous, delighted", 昕 (xīn) meaning "dawn, early morning", 新 (xīn) meaning "fresh, new" or 心 (xīn) meaning "heart, mind, soul"... [more]

Yuzjon m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek yuz meaning "hundred" and jon meaning "spirit, soul".

Zakiryan m Bashkir
Combination of Zakir and the suffix -йән (yän), which is derived from Persian جان (jân) meaning "soul, being" or "dear, darling".

Zaribzyan m Tatar
Probably a distorted form of Iranian-Arabic zarifan, ultimately derived from the Arabic ظريف (zarif) meaning "nice, companionable, amicable" and the Persian جان (jan) meaning "life, spirit, soul".

Zazel m Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
The darker spirit (demon) of Saturn, mentioned as a spirit in such works as the Key of Solomon.

Zelan m Ancient Hebrew
Means "spiritually" in Ancient Hebrew.

Zhanarbek m Kyrgyz
From жан (zhan) meaning "soul, life" (of Persian origin) and Arabic نار (nār) meaning "fire" combined with beg meaning "chieftan, master".

Zhanbek m Kazakh
From Kazakh жан (zhan) meaning "soul" combined with the Turkic military title beg meaning "chieftain, master".

Zhanbolat m Kazakh
From Kazakh жан (zhan) meaning "soul" and болат (bolat) meaning "steel".

Zhanbolot m Kyrgyz
From Kyrgyz жан (zhan) meaning "soul" and болот (bolot) meaning "steel".

Zhandaulet m Kazakh
From Kazakh жан (zhan) meaning "soul" and дәулет (daulet) meaning "contentment, wealth, fortune".

Zhanibek m Kazakh
Derived from Kazakh жан (zhan) meaning "soul" and the Turkish military title beg meaning "chieftain, master" or Kazakh бекем (bekem) meaning "firm, strong, steady".

Zhannazar m Kazakh
From жан (jān) meaning "soul, life" combined with the given name Nazar.

Zhannur f & m Kazakh
From Kazakh жан (zhan) meaning "soul" (of Persian origin) combined with нұр (nur) meaning "light" (of Arabic origin).

Zhansultan m Kazakh
From Kazakh жан (zhan) meaning "soul" and сұлтан (sultan) meaning "sultan, king".

Zhanybek m Kyrgyz
Derived from Kyrgyz жан (zhan) meaning "soul" combined with the Turkish military title beg meaning "chieftain, master".

Zhavkhaa m & f Mongolian
Means "demeanour, appearance, spirit" in Mongolian.

Zhuanxu m Chinese, Chinese Mythology, Far Eastern Mythology
In Chinese mythology, Zhuanxu is the grandson of the Yellow Emperor (Xuanyuan) and one of the Five Emperors, sage-kings who ruled in the early days of Chinese civilization... [more]

Zhū-què m & f Chinese, Astronomy
Zhū-Què is a Xiang (象) one of the four Symbols that include all the constellations of Chinese System. Zhū-Què is known as Vermillion Bird of the South and is a pheasant with a multicolour piumage covered by flames... [more]

Zidartha m Hinduism (Americanized, Rare)
The name Zidartha derives from the name Siddhartha better known as The Buddha, l. c. 563 - c. 483 BCE. He was, according to legend, a Hindu prince who renounced his position and wealth to seek enlightenment as a spiritual ascetic, attained his goal and, in preaching his path to others, founded Buddhism in India in the 6th-5th centuries BCE... [more]

Ziyodjon m Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek ziyod meaning "more" and jon meaning "soul, spirit".