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.
Uswatun f IndonesianDerived from the Arabic phrase أسوة حسنة
(ʾuswatun ḥasana) meaning "good example, excellent model" (referring to the Prophet
Muhammad).
Uten f & m JapaneseFrom Japanese 雨天 (uten) meaning "wet weather; rainy weather". Other kanji or kanji combinations can form this name as well.
Uthaiwan f ThaiFrom Thai อุทัย
(uthai) meaning "sunrise, dawn" and วรรณ
(wan) meaning "colour, tint".
Utkirjon m UzbekFrom Uzbek
oʻtkir meaning "sharp, keen" combined with Persian جان (
jān) meaning "soul, life".
Uulkan f KyrgyzFrom уул (
uul) meaning "son" and кан (
kan) meaning "blood".
Uus m SundaneseSundanese diminutive of masculine names containing the sound
us (or other similar sounds), such as
Firdaus or
Usman.
Uvamokozis m & f LeponticName of a Lepontic man or woman mentioned on the Prestino stone, possibly its creator.... [
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Uvays m ChechenDerived from Arabic أويس
(uwais) meaning "wolf".
Uways m ArabicMeans "little wolf" from a diminutive of Arabic أوس
(ʿaws) meaning "wolf, jackal, wild dog".
Uyakhan f BuryatMeans "gentle, soft" or "flexible, submissive" in Buryat.
Uyển f VietnameseUyển (婉) meaning "Delicate", "multi-talented" or "gentle". It also means "graceful"
Uyên f VietnameseFrom Sino-Vietnamese 鴛
(uyên) meaning "male mandarin duck".
U-yeon m & f KoreanFrom Sino-Korean 祐 (
u) meaning "divine intervention, protection" or 雨 (
u) meaning "rain" or 宇 (
u) meaning "house, eaves, universe" or 佑 (
u) meaning "help, protect, bliss" combined with 娟 (
yeon) or 妍 (
yeon) both meaning "beautiful"... [
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Uyildan m BashkirDerived from Arabic وِلْدَان
(wildān) meaning "children".
Uys m AfrikaansTransferred use of the surname
Uys. The Uys family played a significant role in South African history during the nineteenth century and made distinguished contributions to South African culture, politics and sports during the course of the twentieth.
Üzemsüren f & m MongolianFrom Mongolian үзэм
(üzem) meaning "grape, raisin" and Tibetan ཚེ་རིང
(tshe ring) meaning "long life, longevity".
Vadius m TheatreMeaning unknown. It was used by Molière for a character in his play 'Les Femmes Savantes'.
Vagitanus m Roman MythologyA god who opened the newborn's mouth for its first cry. The name is related to the Latin noun
vagitus, "crying, squalling, wailing," particularly by a baby or an animal, and the verb
vagio,
vagire.
Vaidaras m Lithuanian (Rare)The meaning of this name as a whole is uncertain, as both of its two elements are uncertain, due to there being several possibilities for their etymology.... [
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Vaidaugas m LithuanianThe meaning of the first element of this name is uncertain, as there are several possibilities for its etymology. First, it is important to know that the element is either
vai-,
vaid- or
vait-... [
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Vaidevutis m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from the adjective
vaidevis, which is a lithuanized form of the Old Prussian adjective
videvis meaning "aware, informed" as well as "known". The second element consists of the Lithuanian masculine diminutive suffix
-utis.... [
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Vaidgintas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from the old Lithuanian verb
vaidyti meaning "to visit, to appear", which is related to the modern Lithuanian verb
vaidentis meaning "to haunt" as well as "to appear, to see"... [
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Vaidilas m LithuanianDerived from the Lithuanian noun
vaidila meaning "priest" (as in, a pagan one) as well as "bard". In turn, the word is ultimately derived from the old Lithuanian verb
vaidyti meaning "to visit, to appear", which is related to the modern Lithuanian verb
vaidentis meaning "to haunt" as well as "to appear, to see"... [
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Vaidmantas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from the old Lithuanian verb
vaidyti meaning "to visit, to appear", which is related to the modern Lithuanian verb
vaidentis meaning "to haunt" as well as "to appear, to see"... [
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Vaidminas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from the old Lithuanian verb
vaidyti meaning "to visit, to appear", which is related to the modern Lithuanian verb
vaidentis meaning "to haunt" as well as "to appear, to see"... [
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Vaidotas m LithuanianDerived from
Vaidotis, which could be considered to be a diminutive of masculine names that start with
Vaid- (such as
Vaidaras and
Vaidmantas) or end in
-vaidas (such as
Norvaidas), because it contains the masculine suffix
-otis, which is sometimes listed as a diminutive suffix and other times as a derivative suffix... [
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Vaidvilas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from the old Lithuanian verb
vaidyti meaning "to visit, to appear", which is related to the modern Lithuanian verb
vaidentis meaning "to haunt" as well as "to appear, to see"... [
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Vaigailas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is either derived from the old Lithuanian verb
vajoti meaning "to chase, to pursue" or from the old Lithuanian noun
vajys meaning "messenger, courier". The second element is derived from old Lithuanian
gailas, which usually means "strong, potent" but has also been found to mean "sharp, jagged" as well as "angry, fierce, violent" and "miserable, sorrowful, remorseful"... [
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Vaigaudas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is either derived from the old Lithuanian verb
vajoti meaning "to chase, to pursue" or from the old Lithuanian noun
vajys meaning "messenger, courier". The second element is either derived from the Lithuanian verb
gaudyti meaning "to take" as well as "to catch, to hunt" or from the Lithuanian adjective
gaudus meaning "sonorous, resonant, ringing, loud, echoing".
Vaigedas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is either derived from the old Lithuanian verb
vajoti meaning "to chase, to pursue" or from the old Lithuanian noun
vajys meaning "messenger, courier". The second element is either derived from the old Lithuanian verb
gedauti meaning "to ask" or from the (more) modern Lithuanian verb
gedėti meaning "to mourn, to grieve" as well as "to miss" and "to long, to yearn, to pine (for)".
Vaigintas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is either derived from the old Lithuanian verb
vajoti meaning "to chase, to pursue" or from the old Lithuanian noun
vajys meaning "messenger, courier". The second element is derived from Lithuanian
ginti meaning "to defend, to protect".
Vaigirdas m Lithuanian (Rare)The first element of this name is either derived from the old Lithuanian verb
vajoti meaning "to chase, to pursue" or from the old Lithuanian noun
vajys meaning "messenger, courier". The second element is derived from the Lithuanian noun
girdas meaning "rumour", which is ultimately derived from the Lithuanian verb
girdėti meaning "to hear"... [
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Vaimintas m Lithuanian (Rare)The first element of this name is either derived from the old Lithuanian verb
vajoti meaning "to chase, to pursue" or from the old Lithuanian noun
vajys meaning "messenger, courier". The second element is derived from the Lithuanian noun
mintis meaning "thought", which is related to the Lithuanian verb
minti meaning "to remember, to recall".
Vaingedas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is derived from the old Lithuanian noun
vaina meaning "cause, reason" as well as "fault". The second element is either derived from the old Lithuanian verb
gedauti meaning "to ask" or from the (more) modern Lithuanian verb
gedėti meaning "to mourn, to grieve" as well as "to miss" and "to long, to yearn, to pine (for)".
Vainoras m LithuanianThe meaning of the first element of this name is uncertain, as there are several possibilities for its etymology. First, it is important to know that the element is either
vai- or
vain-... [
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Vainotas m LithuanianDerived from
Vainotis, which could be considered to be a diminutive of masculine names that start with
Vain- (such as
Vaingedas and
Vainoras) or end in
-vainas (such as
Žadvainas), because it contains the masculine suffix
-otis, which is sometimes listed as a diminutive suffix and other times as a derivative suffix... [
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Vaios m GreekFrom the Egyptian word referring to the palm branch.... [
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Vaišgirdas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is either derived from the Lithuanian verb
vaišinti meaning "to entertain, to treat" or from the related Lithuanian noun
vaišės meaning "feast, party, celebration" as well as "entertainment"... [
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Vaišmantas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is either derived from the Lithuanian verb
vaišinti meaning "to entertain, to treat" or from the related Lithuanian noun
vaišės meaning "feast, party, celebration" as well as "entertainment"... [
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Vaišnoras m LithuanianThe first element of this name is either derived from the Lithuanian verb
vaišinti meaning "to entertain, to treat" or from the related Lithuanian noun
vaišės meaning "feast, party, celebration" as well as "entertainment"... [
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Vaištautas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is either derived from the Lithuanian verb
vaišinti meaning "to entertain, to treat" or from the related Lithuanian noun
vaišės meaning "feast, party, celebration" as well as "entertainment"... [
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Vaišvilas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is either derived from the Lithuanian verb
vaišinti meaning "to entertain, to treat" or from the related Lithuanian noun
vaišės meaning "feast, party, celebration" as well as "entertainment"... [
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Vaišviltas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is either derived from the Lithuanian verb
vaišinti meaning "to entertain, to treat" or from the related Lithuanian noun
vaišės meaning "feast, party, celebration" as well as "entertainment"... [
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Vaišvydas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is either derived from the Lithuanian verb
vaišinti meaning "to entertain, to treat" or from the related Lithuanian noun
vaišės meaning "feast, party, celebration" as well as "entertainment"... [
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Vaitautas m LithuanianThe meaning of the first element of this name is uncertain, as there are several possibilities for its etymology. First, it is important to know that the element is either
vai-,
vaid- or
vait-... [
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Vaitnoras m Lithuanian (Rare)The first element of this name is derived from the old Lithuanian verb
vaitenti meaning "to discuss" as well as "to decide, to judge" and "to solve, to resolve". The second element is derived from the Lithuanian noun
noras meaning "wish, desire", which is ultimately derived from the Lithuanian verb
norėti meaning "to wish, to want, to desire".
Vaitvilas m Lithuanian (Rare)The first element of this name is derived from the old Lithuanian verb
vaitenti meaning "to discuss" as well as "to decide, to judge" and "to solve, to resolve". The second element is derived from Baltic
vil meaning "hope" (see
Viltautas).
Vaivydas m Lithuanian (Rare)The meaning of the first element of this name is uncertain, as there are three possibilities for its etymology. The first possibility is that it is derived from the old Lithuanian noun
vaiva meaning "light" (also see
Vaiva)... [
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Vajiralongkorn m ThaiFrom Thai วชิร
(wachira) meaning "diamond, lightning bolt" and อลงกรณ์
(alongkon) meaning "decoration, ornament". This is the name of the tenth king of Thailand, also known as Rama X (1952-).
Vakaris m LithuanianDerived from either the Lithuanian adjective
vakaris meaning "westerly" or the Lithuanian adjective
vakarinis meaning "evening", which is ultimately derived from the Lithuanian noun
vakaras meaning "evening"... [
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Vaklin m BulgarianFrom the Bulgarian
вакъл (vakl) meaning "dark (eyes, hair, etc.)".
Valantis m GreekShort form of
Chrysovalantis. A known bearer of this name is the Greek soccer player Chrysovalantis "Valantis" Kozoronis (b. 1992).
Valaris m GothicValaris was a Gothic soldier who fought for the Ostrogoths against the Eastern Roman Empire in the Gothic War.
Valeris f Popular CultureCreated by adding the prefix
Val to the name
Eris. Valeris is a major character in 'Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country' (1991). English actress Kim Cattrall portrayed Valeris as well as helping to create aspects of the character including the name.
Valian m LiteratureMain character in Jennifer Bell's book series "The Uncommoners".
Valinafas m UzbekDerived from the given name
Vali and the Uzbek word
nafas meaning "breath".
Valiş m ChuvashCombination of
Vali meaning "friend / close ally to God" and the suffix
-ş.
Valon m AlbanianOf uncertain origin and meaning. Theories include a derivation from
Valona, the former name of the city of Vlorë (compare
Vlora), a derivation from Albanian
valë "wave" and a derivation from Albanian
valon "to seethe; to simmer; to boil".
Valrún f Icelandic (Rare)Derived from Old Norse
valr meaning "the dead on a battlefield, the battle-slain" (as found in the word
valkyrja) and
rún meaning "secret lore, rune"... [
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Vạn m & f VietnameseFrom Sino-Vietnamese 萬 (
vạn) meaning "ten thousand, myriad".
Vận m VietnameseFrom Sino-Vietnamese 運 (
vận) meaning "luck, fortune, ship, transport".
Van m & f ChinMeans "heaven, sky, firmament" or "fortune, luck, fate, destiny" in Hakha Chin.
Vanes f EnglishNickname for "Vanessa" Not commonly used. The name 'Vanessa' was invented by the Anglo-Irish Jonathan Swift in 1708.
Vannin m ManxDerived from the Manx name for the Isle of Man,
Ellan Vannin.
Varden m GeorgianProbably the Georgian form of the Armenian name
Vardan. Vardan is also in use in Georgia, but Varden is more common. A known bearer of this name was Varden Tsulukidze (1865–1923), a Georgian military commander.
Várdis f FaroeseCombination of the Old Norse name elements
vár "spring (the season); woman (in a poetic context); truth" and
dís "goddess; woman, lady; sister" or
dis "wise woman, seeress; woman, virgin".
Vargon m Arthurian CycleA heathen duke who, under King Oriel, fought Kings Urien and Angusel at the battle of Coranges.
Vårin f Norwegian (Rare)Elaboration of
Vör, perhaps influenced by
Karin. It is also associated with the Norwegian word
vår meaning "spring (the season)".
Varinn m Old NorseFrom the name of a Germanic tribe, the Varini. Varinn was the runemaster of the Rök runestone, the first known piece of Swedish literature.
Varis m LatvianDerived from Latvian
varēt "to be able to". This name was used by Latvian playwright Anna Brigadere in her play
Maija un Paija.
Varlen m Soviet (Rare)Means "great army of Lenin", from
великая армия Ленина (velikaya armiya Lenina). This name was used by communists in the Soviet Union who wanted to use non-traditional names for their children.
Varronianus m Late RomanRoman cognomen which was derived from the Roman nomen gentile
Varronius. A bearer of this name was the son of Roman Emperor Jovian (4th century AD).
Varteres f ArmenianEtymology uncertain, with the first element from the Armenian
վարդ (vart) meaning "rose".
Varus m Ancient RomanThis name is a Roman family name meaning "bow-legged, knock-kneed, bent, crooked."... [
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Varys m Literature, Popular CultureVarys is the name of an eunuch character from the Song of Ice and Fire books by GRR Martin and the TV show Game of Thrones based upon the former. ... [
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Varytimos m Greek (Rare)From the Ancient Greek adjective βαρύτιμος
(barytimos) meaning "very costly, of great value", a word used in the New Testament (itself composed of βαρύς
(barys) "heavy, deep" and τιμή
(time) "value, esteem").
Vasaris m Lithuanian (Rare)Derived from the Lithuanian noun
vasaris meaning "February" (as in, the month). There are also several cases where this name is the masculine form of
Vasara.
Vasfijahon f UzbekDerived from Uzbek
vasf meaning "praise" and
jahon meaning "the world".
Vaylen m AmericanThe masculine name Vaylen is used in American. Other countries in which name Vaylen being used are. Vaylen is not a very common name for a boy. It Is not ranked with in the top 1,000 names.
Vejovis m Roman MythologyDerived from Latin
vē-, a prefix meaning "not, anti" and
Jovis, referring to
Jupiter, literally meaning "anti-Jupiter". This was the name of a Roman god of Etruscan origins, said to be a god of healing... [
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Velnias m Baltic MythologyFrom 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.
Ven f & m EnglishShort form of
Vena,
Venice,
Venicia,
Venetia,
Vanessa,
Veronica,
Veronique,
Venus,
Venustus,
Venustian, and other names beginning with or otherwise containing
ven-.
Venelin m BulgarianDerived from Венелин (
Venelin), the surname of the Russian slavist and philologist Yuriy Venelin (1802-1839), who is best known for his research on the language, history and culture of Bulgaria and the Bulgarian people... [
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Venkatraman m Indian, Malayalam, TamilFrom
वेंकटेशा (venkateša) meaning "lord of Venkata hill", a combination of
Venkata, the name of a hill in Andhra Pradesh, India (see
Venkata), and Sanskrit
ईश् (īś) meaning "lord, master" (see
Isha)... [
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Ventus m Popular CultureMeans "wind" in Latin. A main character from Square Enix and Disney's video game "Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep" bore this name.
Venutius m HistoryVenutius was a 1st-century king of the Brigantes in northern Britain at the time of the Roman conquest.
Veran m SerbianMasculine form of
Vera 1, meaning "faith". Also associated with the adjective
veran, pronounced with a stress on the first syllable, meaning "loyal, faithful".