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This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the pattern is *s* or v*.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Adalgis m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name comes from Old High German
adal "noble." The meaning and origin of the second element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from
gis (the original form was possibly
gîs), but we don't exactly know where
gis itself comes from... [
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Adalgisel m GermanicDerived from Old High German
adal "noble" combined with
gisel "hostage" or "pledge."
Adamantius m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Adamantios. This was borne by the 3rd-century Christian theologian Origenes Adamantius, who acquired the nickname because of his "character of steel", evidenced by severe ascetic practices (allegedly including self-castration based on a literal reading of Matthew 19:12 - "There are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven").
Adamastor m Literature, Portuguese (Rare)Derived from Greek ἀδάμαστος
(adamastos) meaning "untamed" or "untameable" (also see
Adamastos). The giant Adamastor is a personification of the Cape of Good Hope in the 16th-century Portuguese poet Luís de Camões' epic work
Os Lusíadas (
The Lusiads)... [
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Adauctus m Late RomanDerived from Latin
adauctus meaning "augmented, increased". This was the name of a Christian martyr and saint from the 4th century AD.
Adeimantus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Ἀδείμαντος
(Adeimantos) meaning "fearless, dauntless", ultimately derived from ἀ
(a), a negative prefix, and the verb δειμαίνω
(deimaino) meaning "to be frightened"... [
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Adelelmus m Germanic (Latinized)Variant of
Adelhelmus, which is the latinized form of
Adelhelm. Also compare
Adalhelmus. This name was borne by two saints, namely Adelelmus of Burgos (died around 1100 AD) and Adelelmus of Flanders (died in 1152 AD).
Adelphus m Late Roman, History (Ecclesiastical)Derived from Greek
ἀδελφός (adelphós) "brother" (literally "from the same womb", from the copulative prefix
a- "together with" and
delphys "womb"). Adelphus was a bishop of Metz, France, who is now venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church.
Aderinsola f & m YorubaMeaning "a crown walks into wealth" or "royalty walks into wealth", from the Yoruba words
adé (crown),
rìn (to walk),
sí (into) and
ọlá (honor, wealth).
Adesina m YorubaMeans "the crown has opened the way" or "the one who arrives and opens the way" in Yoruba, usually given to the firstborn child in a family.
Adesoji m YorubaMeans "the crown has woken up" from Yoruba
adé meaning "crown" and
sọjí meaning "to arise, to awake".
Adhisayan m TamilThe name is of Tamilian origin, it means one who is filled with wisdom.
Adiantunnos m GaulishName of the lover of the owner of a gold ring discovered in Thiaucourt.
Adietumarus m GaulishGaulish name, composed of Proto-Celtic
ad- "to" and
yantu "zeal, jealousy" with
māros "great".
Adilbish m & f MongolianMeans "dissimilar, unlike, not the same" in Mongolian, from адил
(adil) meaning "like, akin, similar" and биш
(bish) meaning "not, isn’t" or "other, different".
Adisai m & f ThaiMeans "excellent, superb" in Thai.
Adisak m ThaiFrom Thai อดิ
(adi) meaning "great, excellent" and ศักดิ์
(sak) meaning "prestige, power, honour".
Adish m PersianComes from Persian, meaning "fire" or "of fire". In Sanskrit, it means "supreme leader".
Adison m ThaiMeans "great lord, great master" from Thai อดิ
(adi) meaning "great, excellent" and Sanskrit ईश
(isha) meaning "ruler, lord".
Adranos m Greek MythologyThe name of a fire deity worshipped by the Sicels of ancient Sicily, especially in the town of Adranus (modern Adrano). He is said to have been driven out of Mount Etna by
Hephaestus.
Adrius m LiteratureThe name of an antagonist in the
Red Rising series of science fiction novels by American author Pierce Brown.
Adso m LiteratureForm of
Azzo. Adso da Melk is a fictional Medieval character in Umberto Eco masterpiece 'Il nome della rosa' (1980). That character is loosely based on a real person: the monk Adso de Montier-en-Der (910/915 – 992)... [
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Adurnarseh m Old Persian, Middle PersianDerived from Middle Persian
ādur (also
ātur) meaning "fire" combined with the name
Narseh. As such, the meaning of the name as a whole is roughly "the word of a fiery man" or "the fiery word of a man".
Aedesius m History (Ecclesiastical)Martyr and brother of St.
Apphian. Aedesius, a Christian of some note in Caesarea, now part of modern Israel, witnessed the persecution of Christians, the result of Emperor Diocletian's policies... [
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Aeëtes m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Αἰήτης
(Aiêtês), possibly derived from Greek αἴητος
(aiêtos) "terrible, mighty". In Greek mythology Aeëtes was a king of Colchis in Asia Minor (modern Georgia) and the father of Medea... [
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Æfsati m Ossetian MythologyMeaning unknown. This was the name of the Ossetian protector of wild animals, deer, boars, and mountain goats.
Aegialeus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Αἰγιαλεύς
(Aigialeus), which is derived from Greek αἰγιαλός
(aigialos) meaning "beach, sea-shore". Also compare Greek αἴξ
(aix) meaning "a tall wave"... [
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Aegis m English (American, Modern, Rare)From the mythological device called the Aegis. In the Iliad, the Aegis is a device worn by Greek gods
Athena and
Zeus, resembling an animal skin or a shield and sometimes bearing the head of a Gorgon.
Aénȯhea'eotse m CheyenneMeans "attacking/charging hawk", from the Cheyenne
aénohe 'hawk' and
-a'eotse 'attack/charge'.
Aenys m LiteratureCreated by author George R. R. Martin for a character in his series "A Song of Ice and Fire". In the series, Aenys Targaryen is the second Targaryen monarch in Westeros.
Aequitas m & f Roman MythologyMeans "equity, equality, fairness" in Latin. During the Roman Empire, Aequitas as a divine personification was part of the religious propaganda of the emperor, under the name Aequitas Augusti, which also appeared on coins... [
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Aeropus m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἀὴρ
(aer) meaning "air, wind" and ὄψ
(ops) meaning "eye". This was the name of two kings of Macedon.
Æscferð m Anglo-Saxon MythologyThe first element of this name is Old English
æsc "ash tree". The second element may be Old English
ferhð "soul, spirit, mind, life" (compare
Unferð) or a variant form of Old English
friþ "peace" (in which case this is a variant of the attested Old English name
Æscfrith)... [
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Æschere m Anglo-Saxon, Anglo-Saxon MythologyDerived from the Old English elements
æsc "ash tree" and
here "army". This name occurs in the 8th-century epic poem 'Beowulf' belonging to King Hroðgar's most trusted adviser; Æschere is killed by Grendel's mother in her attack on Heorot after Grendel's death.
Æscmann m Anglo-SaxonProbably originally a byname from Old English
æscmann "sailor, pirate", i.e. one who sailed in an ash-wood boat, from the elements
æsc "ash tree", sometimes referring to a kind of light ship, and
mann "person, man".
Aesepus m Greek MythologyA river god in Greek mythology, personifying the river and town of Aesepus (today Gönen, Turkey).
A'essu m African MythologyOne who provides direct connections to others to benefit everyone and consistently seeks new information to provide to those connected. Relative to the English word "Learned" and African name "Sekou" (SAY~KOO)
Aetnaeus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Αἰτναῖος
(Aitnaios) meaning "of Mount Etna", a volcano in Sicily (see also
Aetna). This was an epithet of several Greek gods associated with Mount Etna, including Zeus.
Afranius m Ancient RomanRoman nomen gentile of uncertain origin. A bearer of this name was the ancient Roman poet Lucius Afranius (1st century BC).
Afrasiab m Persian Mythology, Persian, UrduModern form of Middle Persian
Frāsiyāb, itself derived from Avestan 𐬟𐬭𐬀𐬢𐬭𐬀𐬯𐬌𐬌𐬀𐬥
(fraŋrasiian) meaning "fearsome, one who instills fear". In Persian mythology this is the name of a legendary king of Turan... [
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Afshin m PersianModern form of
Pišīn through Avestan
Pisinah. It was also used as a princely title for rulers of Ošrūsana, a former Iranian region in Transoxiana.
Agabus m BiblicalAgabus was an early follower of Christianity from Syria mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles as a prophet. He is traditionally remembered as one of the Seventy Disciples described in Luke 10:1–24.
Agacensie m GuancheDerived from Guanche
*ag ăsănsĭhe or
*ag ăsănsĭhu, meaning "son of hospitality".
Agakles m Ancient GreekMeans "very famous, glorious, highly renowned", derived from Greek ἄγαν
(agan) meaning "very, much" and κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory".
Agalmatis m & f Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἄγαλμα
(agalma) meaning "honour, glory, pride, delight" or "a statue, a bust".
Aganjusola m Yoruba Mythology, Yoruba (Rare)Means "the one with the stiff face makes honor" in Yoruba. According to Yoruba tradition, this is the name of a warrior king deified after his death, said to fight by shooting fire. He is associated with wilderness, the desert, and volcanoes... [
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Agapitus m History (Ecclesiastical)Martyr in the reign of Emperor Aurelian. Buried in Palestrina, in Italy, Agapitus is traditionally identified as a fifteen-year old caught in the persecutions of the Christians in Antioch. He was brought before the governor when he announced his faith... [
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Agapomenos m Ancient GreekMeans "one who is loved", from Greek ἀγαπάω
(agapao) meaning "to love, be fond of, show affection for" (see
agape).
Agasidamos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἀγαστός
(agastos) meaning "admirable" and δᾶμος
(damos) meaning "the people", a Doric Greek variant of δῆμος
(demos).
Agasimenes m Ancient GreekPossibly derived from Greek ἀγαστός
(agastos) meaning "admirable" and either μένος
(menos) meaning "mind, strength, courage" or μένω
(meno) meaning "to stay, wait, remain".
Agastrophos m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ἄγαν
(agan) meaning "very, much" and στρέφω
(strepho) meaning "to turn, to twist". This was the name of a Trojan soldier in the Iliad.
Agatharchos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek ἀγαθός
(agathos) meaning "good". The second element is either derived from Greek ἀρχός
(archos) "master" or from Greek ἀρχή
(arche) "origin, source".
Agathoboulos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀγαθός
(agathos) meaning "good" combined with the Greek verb βούλομαι
(boulomai) meaning "to will, to wish, to prefer"... [
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Agathomenes m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἀγαθός
(agathos) meaning "good" and an uncertain second element; possibly μένος
(menos) meaning "mind, strength, courage" or μένω
(meno) meaning "to stay, wait, remain".
Agathophoros m Ancient GreekMeans "bearing good tidings, bringing good news" in Greek, derived from ἀγαθός
(agathos) meaning "good" and φέρω
(phero) meaning "to bring, to carry, to bear".
Agelaos m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ἄγω
(ago) meaning "to guide, to lead" and λαος
(laos) meaning "people, folk". Alternatively, the first element could derive from ἀγείρω
(ageiro) meaning "to amass".