This is a list of submitted names in which the pattern is *n or *s.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Aaban m Arabic, IndianMeans "name of the angel" in Arabic. It is rarely used in India.
Aafrin m PakistaniDerived from the Persian
آفرین (âfarin) meaning "bravo!, well done!".
Aalisaikhan m & f MongolianMeans "nice character, good disposition" in Mongolian, from ааль
(aali) meaning "disposition, conduct" and сайхан
(saikhan) meaning "nice, beautiful, handsome".
Aameen f & m ArabicMeans "oh Allah, accept our prayer" in Arabic. This is a cognate of the English word
amen.
Aan m & f SundaneseSundanese diminutive of names containing the sound
an (or other similar sounds), such as
Permana or
Anisah.
Äänis m & f Finnish (Rare)From
Äänisjärvi, the Finnish name for Lake Onega, a lake in East Karelia Russia.
Abaeus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Ἀβαῖος
(Abaios) meaning "of Abai", an epithet of the Greek god Apollo, given because the ancient town of Ἄβαι
(Abai) (see
Abae) in Phocis was the site of an oracle of the god and of a temple dedicated to him.
Abaris m Greek MythologyMeaning unknown. In Greek mythology Abaris was a sage, healer and priest of
Apollo who came to the Athenians as envoy from the Hyperboreans when famine was affecting Greece.
Abaskantos m Late GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἀβάσκαντος
(abaskantos) meaning "protected against enchantments, free from harm", which consists of the Greek negative prefix ἀ
(a) and the Greek verb βασκαίνω
(baskaino) meaning "to bewitch, to cast an evil spell upon".
Abd al-Mannan m ArabicMeans "servant of the beneficent" from Arabic عبد ال
('abd al) meaning "servant of the" combined with منان
(mannan) meaning "beneficent, benevolent, generous".
Abd al-Muhsin m ArabicMeans "servant of the beneficent one" from Arabic عبد (
ʿabd) meaning "servant, slave" combined with حسن (
ḥasuna) (see
Muhsin) meaning "to be good, to be beautiful"
Abd al-Quddus m ArabicMeans "servant of the all-holy" from Arabic عبد ال
('abd al) meaning "servant of the" combined with قدوس
(quddus) meaning "holy".
Abdemon m PhoenicianOf unknown origin, name borne by a king of Cyprus (fl. 5th century BCE).
Abderos m Greek MythologyPossibly means "the man with the whip", from Hesychian
ἄβδης· µάστιξ. In Greek mythology, he is considered a divine hero, most notably known for his tragic role in
Herakles' eighth labour.
Abdes m Ancient Aramaic (Latinized)The name is formed with the word
Abd "servant (of)" and
Es which is less clear. It may refer to
Yah, the Judeo-Christian God, making the name a variant of
Abdias, or to the Egyptian goddess
Isis.... [
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Abedabun f OjibwePossibly means "she/he sees in the distance" in Ojibwe, from Ojibwe
waabi "she/he has vision, sees" and
debaabam "see at a distance". It also means "seen at dawn; dawn" in Chippewa.
Aberdeen f & m EnglishMeans "mouth of the Don (river)" in Scottish Gaelic. This is the name of the name of a city in northern Scotland, as well as several other cities worldwide named after the Scottish city.
Aberkios m Ancient Greek, History (Ecclesiastical)Of unknown origin and meaning. This name was borne by a 2nd-century saint of Phrygia in Asia Minor, a bishop and wonderworker of Hieropolis who is the subject (and probable author) of an early Christian inscription.
Abholos m LiteratureIn the Cthulhu mythos, Abholos (aka Devourer in the Mist) is a great grey, festering glob of endless malevolence.... [
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Abhorson m TheatreFrom the English word
abhor "to regard with horror or detestation". It is the name of the executioner in William Shakespeare's 'Measure for Measure' (written in 1603 or 1604; first published in 1623).
Abi-albon m BiblicalMeans "father of strength". In the Bible, this was one of David's thirty warriors.
Abian m Guanche, Spanish (Canarian)From Guanche
*abbian, meaning "thief". This was the name of a pre-Hispanic warrior from Telde (Gran Canaria) who was known for stealing cattle.
Abibus m History (Ecclesiastical)Latinized form of Ἄβιβος
(Abibos) or
(Habibos), which is also found written as Ἄββιβος
(Abbibos) or
(Habbibos). It is a hellenization of the Hebrew name
Aviv, and not of the Arabic name
Habib, which most people would think at first glance.... [
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Abidin m Indonesian, Malay, TurkishDerived from Arabic عابدين
('abidayn) meaning "worshippers", the plural of عابد
('abid) meaning "worshipper, servant".
Abilan m Arthurian CycleAn Arthurian knight who was unsuccessful in the Perilous Passage (Passage Perilleux) adventure.
Abilas m Arthurian CycleOne of four brothers who aided their uncle, Duke Calles, in a revolt led by Calles’ sons.
Abilkhan m KazakhFrom the given name
Abyl combined with the title
khan meaning "king, ruler"
Abinos m GreekVariant diminutive form of
Albinos (Ἀλβῖνος) primarily used in Italy. (Archaic)
Ábiǫrn m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name element
agi "awe, terror", or
egg "edge, sharpness (of a weapon)", or
ana, an emphasizing prefix, or
anu "ancestor" with
Björn.
Ablerus m Greek MythologyIn Greek mythology, Ablerus was a Trojan soldier killed by Antilochus, son of Nestor, with his lance during the Trojan War.
Aboderin m YorubaMeans "one who walks in the company of hunters" in Yoruba.
Abraxas m Egyptian Mythology, Gnosticism, Popular CultureFrom a word thought to have originated with the Gnostics or the Egyptians, found on many amulets during the last years of the Roman Empire. Abraxas was used by the Basilideans, a Gnostic sect of the 2nd century, to refer to the Supreme Being or god whom they worshipped; they believed it to be a name of power because it contained the seven Greek letters which, computed numerically, equal the number 365 (the number of days in the year)... [
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Abraxos m LiteraturePossibly a variant of
Abraxas. This was used by American author Sarah J. Maas for a character (a wyvern) in her
Throne of Glass series of high fantasy novels (2014-2018).
Abreas m Ancient GreekPossibly derived from Greek ἁβρός
(habros) meaning "delicate, graceful, refined" or "splendid". This was the name of a Macedonian soldier who died defending
Alexander the Great.
Abrocomas m HistoryLatinized form of the given name Aβρόκoμας
(Abrokomas) or
(Habrokomas), which is either the hellenized form of an unknown Persian given name, or a genuine Greek given name. In case of the latter, the name is probably derived from Greek ἁβροκόμης
(habrokomēs) meaning "with delicate hair" as well as "with luxuriant foliage"... [
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Abs f EnglishA shortening that derives from Abigail.
Absalon m Danish (Rare), Faroese, Norwegian (Rare), Polish, Gascon, French (Archaic), French (Quebec, Archaic), Haitian CreolePolish, French, Gascon, Haitian Creole, Danish, Faroese and Norwegian form of
Absalom.
Abukhan m ChechenThe first element is derived from Arabic
abun "father" (see also
Abu). The second element is possibly derived from the imperial rank
Khan that was first used among certain Turkic peoples;
khan is a contraction of
khagan which means "ruler, sovereign".
Abundantius m Late RomanDerived from Latin
abundans "overflowing, abundant". This was the name of several Christian saints.
Abyan m SomaliFrom the Somali word Abyee which translates to "to complete or to perfect"
Abzyan f UdmurtDerived from Arabic
أَب (ab) meaning "father" and Persian
جان (jan) meaning "soul".
Acacallis f Greek Mythology (Latinized)This was a word for the narcissus flower used in Crete. It is said to mean "unwalled" in Greek, possibly from the Greek negative prefix α
(a) with an element related to ἀκή
(ake) "point, edge"... [
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Academus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Ἀκάδημος
(Akademos), which apparently meant "of a silent district". This was the name of a legendary Athenian hero of the Trojan War tales, whose estate (six stadia from Athens) was the enclosure where
Plato taught his school... [
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Acan m Mayan MythologyMeans "groan". This is the name of the Mayan God of wine and celebration.
Acan f & m AlurMeans "I suffer" in Alur language. The name may be given to a child born when the parents were experiencing poverty or suffering.
Acarnan m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Ἀκαρνάν
(Akarnan), which is derived from Greek ἀκαρνάν
(akarnan), which is said to mean "laurel", but can also refer to a kind of thistle. In Greek mythology, Acarnan was the son of
Alcmaeon... [
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Acastus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Ἄκαστος
(Akastos), which is derived from Greek ἄκαστος
(akastos) meaning "maple tree, maple wood". In Greek mythology, Acastus was the king of Iolcus, the oldest son of
Pelias... [
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Accius m Ancient RomanRoman nomen perhaps meaning "a call, summons" or "of Acca". A notable bearer was the tragic poet Lucius Accius.
Accolon m Arthurian CycleOf uncertain origin, perhaps a derivative of the Gaulish name
Acco (itself from Gaulish *
acu- meaning "fast, swift, quick"). Sir Accolon, also spelled Accalon, is a character in Arthurian legends, possibly first appearing in the Post-Vulgate
Suite du Merlin (c.1230-40)... [
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Aceolus m History (Ecclesiastical)Saint Aceolus of Amiens worked as a sub-deacon who was studying for the priesthood when he was arrested and murdered as part of the persecutions of Emperor Diocletian in 303 near Amiens, France.
Acestes m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of
Akestes. In Greek mythology, this was the name of a hero of Trojan origin, who founded Segesta on Sicily. In a trial of skill, Acestes shot his arrow with such force that it caught fire... [
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Achaios m Greek Mythology, Ancient GreekThe meaning of this name is a little uncertain; it may have been derived from Greek αχος
(achos) meaning "grief, pain, woe" (also see
Achilles). It is also interesting to note that there is the Greek word
achaia, which was an epithet of the Greek goddess
Demeter... [
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Achan f DinkaMeans "female child in the first pair of twins" in Dinka.
Achates m Roman Mythology, Greek MythologyPerhaps derived from the name of a river in Sicily, Italy, or from the name of the type of rock often found there. This is the name of two separate characters in Roman and Greek mythology.
Achelois f Greek Mythology, Ancient GreekFeminine form of
Acheloios. In Greek myth this was the name of a minor moon goddess as well as a general name for water nymphs and an epithet of the Sirens (as the daughters of Achelous).
Acheron m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ἄχεα ῥέων
(áchea rhéōn) meaning "the stream of woe". Also compare Greek αχος
(achos) meaning "pain". Some consider the aforementioned meaning to be folk etymology, saying that instead the name might be derived from Greek
acherousai meaning "marsh-like water"... [
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Achillas m History (Ecclesiastical)Bishop and theologian who lived in an era of dispute in the Church. Achillas was the bishop of Alexandria, Egypt, one of the most powerful cities in the world at the time. Succeeding as bishop a man named St... [
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Achin m Bengali (Hindu)My maternal grandfather gave it as a name that represents unknown happeness and indistinguishable, he was trying to find a name that is different from others and well-defined the felling he had when he saw me saved from death due to a tumer, growing with me and sucking all the water in her... [
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Achitsaikhan m & f MongolianFrom Mongolian ачит
(achit) meaning "gracious, benevolent" and сайхан
(saikhan) meaning "nice, beautiful, handsome".
Achosman m GuancheBorne by a Guanche man from Tenerife who was sold at the slave market in Valencia.
Acilius m Ancient RomanMeans "wit, sharp" in Ancient Latin from the word
aciēs itself derived from the Ancient Greek word ἀκή (
ake) with the same meaning.
Acisclus m History (Ecclesiastical)Possibly from Latin
asciculus meaning "adze, stone hammer", itself a diminutive of
ascia ("axe"). This is the name of a Hispano-Roman saint of the 3rd century BC in Cordoba (Spain) who was martyred in the Diocletianic Persecution along with his sister Victoria... [
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