This is a list of submitted names in which the pattern is *s* or v*.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Vygaudas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is either derived from Baltic
vyd meaning "to see" or from Baltic
vyti meaning "to chase, to drive away" (see
Vytautas)... [
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Vygintas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is either derived from Baltic
vyd meaning "to see" or from Baltic
vyti meaning "to chase, to drive away" (see
Vytautas)... [
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Vygirdas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is either derived from Baltic
vyd meaning "to see" or from Baltic
vyti meaning "to chase, to drive away" (see
Vytautas)... [
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Vyjayanthimala f Indian (Rare), Tamil (Rare)Derived from Sanskrit वैजयन्ती
(vaijayantī) meaning "banner, flag" combined with माला
(mālā) meaning "garland, wreath". A known bearer is Vyjayanthimala Bali (1936-), a Tamil Indian actress and dancer.
Vyliaudas m LithuanianThe first element of this name is either derived from Baltic
vyd meaning "to see" or from Baltic
vyti meaning "to chase, to drive away" (see
Vytautas)... [
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Vyrăstaj m ChuvashGiven to boys born on Sunday, derived from the Chuvash word for the day,
Vyrsarni kun, literally meaning "Russian weekend day". It can also be linked to the word
Vyrăs meaning "Russian".
Vyshali f IndianIndian mythological name.Its another name of godess parvathi
Waasila f South AfricanProbably derived from Arabic وَسِيلَة (wasīla) "means, medium; tool, instrument; measure, step provision".
Wærstan m Anglo-SaxonMeaning uncertain. The first element may derive from either Old English
wær "aware, cautious" or
wær "truth, faith, fidelity" (compare Old High German
war "aware" and
war "true") and the second element from
stan 1 "stone".
Waitstill m & f English (Puritan)A Puritan virtue name. It may have been given in reference to the parents' desire for a child of the opposite sex.
Walabonso m History (Ecclesiastical)Possibly related to the Germanic roots
walah ("foreigner") and
funs ("ready"). This is the name of a Christian martyr from 9th century in Niebla, in the Andalusi emirate of Cordoba in what is now Spain.
Walagash m Old PersianOf ancient Persian origin, the meaning of this male name is unfortunately uncertain.
Waldalenus m Frankish (Latinized)Possibly a Latinized form of
Waldhelm. This was borne by Waldalenus, Duke of Upper Burgundy, a Frankish magnate who lived in the late 6th century and early 7th century... [
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Waldegis m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name comes from Gothic
valdan "to reign." 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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Walshak m NgasWAL means "cry", shak means "one another". Which Literally means Feel for one another
Walstan m History (Ecclesiastical)Saint Walstan (died 1016) was born either in Bawburgh in Norfolk, or Blythburgh in Suffolk, and because of a life dedicated to farming and the care of farm animals, is the patron saint of farms, farmers, farmhands, ranchers and husbandry men.
Wamlisapa f SiouxMeans "black eagle" in Lakota. From the Lakota
waŋblí (wahm-hel'-lee) 'eagle, golden eagle', and
sah'-pah "black".
Wandis m & f SlavicMeans "the tribe of the Vandals". Is related to the feminine name Wanda.
Wangshan f ChineseFrom the Chinese
旺 (wàng) meaning "prosper, prosperous" and
珊 (shān) meaning "coral".
Wansa f & m ThaiMeans "rain" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit वर्षा
(varsha).
Wanshan f ChineseFrom the Chinese
湾 (wān) meaning "bay, cove" and
珊 (shān) meaning "coral".
Wanshu f ChineseFrom the Chinese
婉 (wǎn) meaning "amiable, congenial",
纨 (wán) meaning "white silk" or
晚 (wǎn) meaning "night, evening" and
淑 (shū) meaning "kind and gentle".
Wanshui f ChineseFrom the Chinese
婉 (wǎn) meaning "amiable, congenial" and
水 (shuǐ) meaning "water".
Wansu f ChineseFrom the Chinese
婉 (wǎn) meaning "amiable, congenial" and
素 (sù) meaning "white silk".
Wanwisa f ThaiDerived from Thai วันวิสาขบูชา
(wanwisakhabucha) referring to Visakha Puja (or Vesak), a Buddhist holiday that celebrates the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha.
Waqqas m Arabic, UrduMeans "warrior, fighter" (literally "neck-breaker") in Arabic, from the root وقص
(waqaṣa) meaning "to break another's neck".
Wərəsbij m UbykhDerived from
wərəs meaning "Russian" and
bij meaning "lord, master".
Wars m Slavic MythologyWars and Sawa are legendary characters from the origin myth of the founding and etymology of the city of Warsaw, capital of Poland. There are several versions of the legend with their appearance.... [
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Warsame m SomaliMeans "good news", derived from Somali
war meaning "information, news" and
same "good, positive".
Warsan f SomaliMeans "good news", derived from Somali
war meaning "news" combined with the Somali feminine name suffix -
san, itself a derivative of Somali
wanaagsan meaning "good". A notable bearer of this name is Warsan Shire (1988-), a British writer, poet, editor and teacher of Somali descent.
Warsito m JavaneseFrom Javanese
warsita meaning "teaching, advice, explanation, story".
Warso m JavaneseFrom Javanese
warsa meaning "rain" or "year", ultimately from Sanskrit वर्ष
(varṣa).
Warsono m JavaneseFrom Javanese
warsa meaning "rain" or "year" combined with
ana meaning "having, holding".
Wasa f JapaneseFrom Japanese
和 ("peace, harmony") combined with
沙 ("sand"). Other kanji combinations are possible.
Wasan m ThaiMeans "spring (the season)" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit वसन्त
(vasanta).
Wasantha m SinhaleseMeans "spring (the season)" in Sinhalese, ultimately from Sanskrit वसन्त
(vasanta).
Wash m Ancient EgyptianFrom Egyptian
wˁš, of unknown etymology. It could probably mean "one of the lake", from Egyptian
wꜥ "as one, all together", or from
wš "to be(come) bald". This was possibly a pharaoh from the Predynastic Period in Ancient Egypt.
Washio m JapaneseFrom Japanese 鷲 (
washi) meaning "eagle" combined with 夫 (
o) meaning "husband", 男 (
o) meaning "male" or 雄 (
o) meaning "manly". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Washoe m Popular Culture, CherokeeNickname of Cordell Walker in the famous Tv series: 'Walker, Texas Ranger'. The name is claimed to be Cherokee meaning "lone eagle".
Washta f SiouxMeans "to be good; pretty; handsome; attractive" in Lakota. From the Lakota
wašté (wash" tay).
Wasil m ArabicMeans "connected, close with" in Arabic, from the root وصل
(waṣala) meaning "to unite, to join, to arrive at".
Wasila f ArabicMeans "means, medium, instrument, agent" in Arabic (used in the sense of any action or deed that brings one closer to God).
Wasin m ThaiMeans "self-cultivator, self-judge, one who conquers their own desires" in Thai.
Wasis m JavaneseMeans "clever, smart, skilled, capable" in Javanese.
Wasito m JavaneseFrom Javanese
wasita meaning "to advise, to tell, to say".
Waso f BurmeseFrom the name of the fourth month of the traditional Burmese calendar, which roughly corresponds with the months of June and July.
Wastrada f Frankish, History (Ecclesiastical)Possibly a Germanic name in which the second element is
rad meaning "counsel, advice". This was the name of the mother of Saint
Gregory of Utrecht, a widow and model Christian matron of the 8th century who became a Catholic saint... [
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Wasu m ThaiMeans "wealth, riches" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit वसु
(vasu).
Watsana f ThaiMeans "luck, fortune, virtue, merit" in Thai.
Watseka f AlgonquinMeans "pretty girl" in Potawatomi, from the Potawatomi
winsakeekyahgo "pretty girl".
Watthanasak m ThaiFrom Thai วัฒนะ
(watthana) meaning "development, progress" and ศักดิ์
(sak) meaning "power, honour".
Wealhstod m Anglo-SaxonMeans "interpreter, translator" in Old English, derived from
wealh "foreigner, Celt" and the unknown element
stod.
Weishan f ChineseFrom the Chinese
维 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve" or
玮 (wěi) meaning "type of jade, rare, valuable" and
珊 (shān) meaning "coral" or
杉 (shān) meaning "fir, pine".
Weisheng m ChineseFrom Chinese 伟
(wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary", 威
(wēi) meaning "power, pomp" or 蔚
(wèi) meaning "luxuriant, lush, exuberant" combined with 胜
(shèng) meaning "victory, success" or 昇
(shēng) meaning "rise, ascend"... [
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Weishu f ChineseFrom the Chinese
炜 (wěi) meaning "brilliant red, glowing" and
淑 (shū) meaning "kind and gentle".
Wenshan f ChineseFrom the Chinese
玟 (wén) meaning "streaks in jade, gem" or
雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and
珊 (shān) meaning "coral" or
善 (shàn) meaning "good, virtuous, kind".
Wenshang f ChineseFrom the Chinese
雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" and
上 (shàng) meaning "top, superior, highest".
Wensheng m & f ChineseFrom Chinese 文
(wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 闻
(wén) meaning "smell, detect, hear, listen" combined with 生
(shēng) meaning "living, fresh", 升
(shēng) meaning "rise, ascent" or 盛
(shèng) meaning "abundant, flourishing"... [
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Wenshuang f ChineseFrom the Chinese
雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" or
文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" and
霜 (shuāng) meaning "frost" or
爽 (shuǎng) meaning "bright, clear, happy, cheerful, refreshing".
Wensuo f ChineseFrom the Chinese
文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" and
娑 (suō) meaning "dance, frolic".
Wentshukumishiteu m & f Inuit MythologyIn Inuit mythology, Wentshukumishiteu is a water-elemental spirit which fiercely protected the young of various animal species from human hunters.
West m & f EnglishFrom the English word, ultimately from the Proto-Indo-European
*wes-pero- "evening, night". It may also be considered transferred use of the surname
West or a short form of
Weston.
Wetukis m History (Ecclesiastical)Possibly a Geʽez form of
Eutychius. This was the name of a Coptic Christian saint, listed in the Ethiopian Coptic Church calendar, who was a follower and disciple of the apostles.
Whiskers m & f PetDerived from the English word
whiskers, which is the plural form of the word
whisker (referring to the hair growing in a cat's snout). The name is usually given to cats with long whiskers.