DictynnafGreek Mythology (Latinized) Latinized form of Δίκτυννα (Diktynna) which was associated with Greek δίκτυα (diktya) "hunting nets". This was an epithet of the Cretan goddess Britomartis, allegedly given for the fishermen's nets into which she leaped from Mount Dikte on Crete... [more]
DictysmGreek Mythology (Latinized) From Greek Δίκτυς (Diktys) meaning "of the nets", from δίκτυον (diktyon) "fishing-net". This was the name of several characters in Greek mythology, notably the fisherman of the island Seriphos who "with his net drew to land the chest in which were enclosed Perseus and his mother Danaë".
Didarm & fPersian, Kazakh, Pakistani, Turkmen This name can be derived from the Persian noun دید (did) meaning "sight, vision" as well as from the Persian noun دیدار (didar) meaning "meeting, encounter, visit".... [more]
DidericusmDutch (Latinized, Rare) Latinized form of Diederik. This name was often used in Belgium and The Netherlands in especially the 18th and 19th centuries.
Didif & mDutch Diminutive of given names that contain the Germanic element theud meaning "people", such as Dieter (strictly masculine), Diede (unisex), Diederika (strictly feminine) and Diete (unisex)... [more]
DidiusmAncient Roman Roman family name of uncertain meaning. It could derived from the cognomen Dida. Marcus Didius Julianus was a Roman emperor during the Year of the Five Emperors.
DidouchemArabic Unknown meaning, Didouche Mourad was an Algerian revolutionary, and a political and military figure of the Algerian War of Independence.
DiedekefDutch (Rare) Diminutive of feminine given names that contain the Germanic element theud meaning "people", such as Diede and Diederika... [more]
DiedériquefDutch Variant spelling of Didérique which is chiefly found in The Netherlands, where it is a nearly unique name (since 1880 it has had less than 50 bearers).
DiellzafAlbanian Derived from Albanian diell "sun" combined with a diminutive suffix.
DielofGeorgian (Rare) Meaning as of yet unknown. The available Georgian sources state that this name is of Georgian origin, but neglect to provide its meaning.... [more]
Điềmm & fVietnamese From Sino-Vietnamese 恬 (điềm) meaning "omen, sign".
DiemfEnglish Transferred use of the surname Diem. Possibly used in reference to Latin carpe diem meaning "pluck the day (as it is ripe)" i.e. enjoy the moment.
Điềnm & fVietnamese From Sino-Vietnamese 沺 (điền) meaning "wide and boundless water, turbulent water".
Diênm & fVietnamese From Sino-Vietnamese 延 (diên) meaning "to prolong, stretch" or 鳶 (diên) meaning "kite (bird)".
Diệnm & fVietnamese From Sino-Vietnamese 面 (diện) meaning "well-dressed, face, appearance, aspect".
Diễnm & fVietnamese From Sino-Vietnamese 演 (diễn) meaning "to act, perform, occur".
DiesfRoman Mythology In Roman mythology Dies ("day") was the personification of day, and the Roman counterpart of the Greek goddess Hemera, the daughter of Nox (Night) and Scotus (Darkness).... [more]
Dietjef & mDutch (Rare) Diminutive of given names that contain the Germanic element theud meaning "people", such as Dieter (strictly masculine), Diede (unisex), Diederika (strictly feminine) and Diete (unisex)... [more]
DietkefGerman Short version of names with Diet- or diminutive of Dieta.
DietlanafGerman Possibly a combination of the name element diet meaning "people" and the slavic element -lana (such as in Swetlana.
DietlandmGerman (Rare) Modern coinage of the the German name elements DIET "people" and LAND "land".
DietleibmGerman The name is made up of the name elements diot meaning "people" and #leiba" meaning "inheritance". A more popular variation of this name is Detlef.... [more]
DieudelinefHaitian Creole A Haitian Creole name with Haitian and French elements dieu = "God" (from French), -de- (a connecting syllable), and the common feminine French suffix -line. It is typically given to girls in families who practice a syncretic blend of Vodou and Christianity.
DieufelyfHaitian Creole (Rare) Derived from French dieu "god" in combination with Haitian Creole fè "to make" and li "she; her", this name has the intended meaning of "God made her".
DieuwertjefWest Frisian, Dutch Feminine form of Dieuwert. In The Netherlands, a well-known bearer of this name is television presenter Dieuwertje Blok (b. 1957).
DieyuanfChinese Derived from the Chinese 蝶 (dié) meaning "butterfly" and 园 (yuán) meaning "garden, park, orchard" or 媛 (yuàn) meaning "beautiful woman".
DiezelmEnglish (Modern, Rare) Variant of Diesel. This name was used by American singer Toni Braxton and musician Keri Lewis for their son born 2003.
DiffidencefEnglish (Puritan) From late Middle English (in the sense ‘lacking confidence or trust in someone or something’) from Latin diffident- ‘failing in trust’, from the verb diffidere, from dis- (expressing reversal) + fidere ‘to trust’.
DiggermEnglish (Australian) Slang term for an Australian soldier, with strong patriotic overtones, and links to the Anzac legend. Most often used as a nickname or a middle name.
DigilmSomali "Digil" refers to a Somali clan known for agriculture and pastoralism. It symbolizes community and resilience.
DikaiarchosmAncient Greek Derived from Greek δίκαιος (dikaios) meaning "observant of custom, righteous, lawful, just" (see dike) and ἀρχός (archos) meaning "leader, ruler".
Dikaiopolism & fAncient Greek Derived from the Greek noun δικαιόπολις (dikaiopolis) meaning "strict in public faith", which consists of the Greek adjective δίκαιος (dikaios) meaning "observant of custom, righteous, lawful, just" combined with the Greek noun πόλις (polis) meaning "city".
DikalumChechen Means "to give good, to do good", derived from Chechen дика (dika) meaning "good, noble".
DikembemCentral African From Dikembe Mutombo (born June 25, 1966) a Congolese American retired professional basketball player who played 18 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Outside basketball, he has become known for his humanitarian work.
DilaramfPersian, Kazakh, Kyrgyz Means "quiet-hearted" or "peaceful-hearted", derived from the Persian noun دل (dil) meaning "heart" (see Avtandil) combined with the Persian adjective آرام (aram) meaning "quiet, calm, tranquil"... [more]
DilashmHindi Borne by a supporting character from the Treehouse TV series "Babar and the Adventures of Badou". He is a crocodile known form being a rude bully.
DilaşubfOttoman Turkish From Persian دل (dil) meaning "heart" and آشوب (ashub) meaning "riot, turmoil".
DilavardisafGeorgian (Rare) The first element of this name is either derived from the Georgian noun დილა (dila) meaning "morning" or from the Persian noun دل (del) or (dil) meaning "heart". The second element is derived from Georgian ვარდის (vardis), which is the genitive of the noun ვარდი (vardi) meaning "rose".... [more]
DilawarmUrdu From Persian دلاور (delâvar) meaning "brave, courageous", derived from دل (del) meaning "heart" and آور (âvar) meaning "bringing, giving".
DilbaghmIndian (Sikh) From Punjabi ਦਿਲ (dil) meaning "heart" (of Persian origin) combined with Sanskrit भग (bhāga) meaning "happiness, prosperity, good fortune".
DilbandfUzbek Means "captivating, beloved" in Uzbek.
DilbarfPersian, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Pakistani, Tatar Basically means "one who captures hearts", derived from the Persian noun دل (dil) meaning "heart" (see Avtandil) combined with Persian بر (bar) meaning "one who has taken, one who bears"... [more]
DilbatfNear Eastern Mythology Means "the planet Venus". This was an epithet for Ishtar, attested in the Babylonian text, "The Cuthean Legend of Naram-Sin".
DilbazfKurdish Perhaps from dil meaning "heart" and baz meaning "falcon, hawk".
DilberfKurdish Means "apple of one's eye" in Kurdish.
DilcanfKurdish From dil meaning "heart" and can meaning "soul".