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.
Emmaus m English (American, Rare), BiblicalFrom the name of a biblical town, Ἐμμαούς
(Emmaous) in Greek, which is probably from Aramaic
hammat meaning "hot spring". In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus appears to two of his disciples on the road to Emmaus after his death, burial and resurrection.
Emmsdan m & f Yoruba (Rare)Means "excellence of God's Salvation" in Igala (a language in the Yoruboid branch, common to Nigeria), from Igala
emms "excellence" and
dan "God Our Salvation".
Emmuska f HungarianDiminutive of
Emma. The novelist Baroness Emma "Emmuska" Orczy (1865-1947) wrote
The Scarlet Pimpernel series.
Empedokles m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἔμπεδος
(empedos) meaning "stable, steady, steadfast" combined with the Greek noun κλέος
(kleos) meaning "glory".
Empusa f Greek MythologyProbably pre-Greek in origin, though folk etymology derives it from ἕν
(hén) "one" and πούς
(pous) "foot". This was the name of a shape-shifting spectre and companion of
Hecate in Greek mythology, said to have a single leg made of either copper or a donkey’s leg.
Emsalinur f Ottoman TurkishFrom Arabic أمثال
('amthal), the plural of مثل
(mathal) meaning "likeness, example" and نور
(nur) meaning "light".
Enatsu f JapaneseFrom Japanese 愛 (
e) meaning "love, affection", 恵 (
e) meaning "favour, benefit" or 江 (
e) meaning "creek, bay" combined with 夏 (
natsu) meaning "summer". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Endovelicus m Celtic MythologyCelt-iberic god in ancient Portugal and spain, probabily an important deity due to its meaning, from celtic
Ende, "more", and
Vell, "better", "more" and "better" would thus have the same meaning as
Optimus, that is, "Excellent"... [
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Enebish f & m MongolianMeans "not this one" in Mongolian, from энэ
(ene) meaning "this, that" combined with биш
(bish) meaning "not, isn’t" or "other, different".
Engelais f Medieval FrenchOld French form of the Germanic name
Engilheid, which was composed of the elements
Angil, the name of a Germanic tribe known in English as the Angles, and
heid "kind, sort, type".
Engelsent f Medieval FrenchDerived from Old High German
engil "angel" and Old Saxon
swīth and Gothic
swinþs "strong" (ultimately from Proto-Germanic
*swinþaz).
Engelsina f SovietDerived from the surname
Engels. Friedrich Engels (1820-1895) was a German philosopher who coauthored 'The Communist Manifesto' (1848) with Karl Marx... [
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Englandsfari m Old NorseMeans "one who have travelled to England" in Old Norse. This was a byname, not a proper given name.
Engoldisa f Medieval Italian, VenetianMeaning unknown. The best known bearer of this name is Engoldisa Gradenigo (died after 1357), who was a granddaughter of Pietro Gradenigo (1251-1311), the 49th Doge of Venice.
Enisant m Medieval OccitanThis name was borne by Enisant Musard (fl. 1086), a brother-in-law of the Breton general Alan Rufus.
Enishi m JapaneseFrom 縁
(enishi) meaning "fate, destiny; bond, link," derived from 縁
(eni), shifted from
en (compare 銭
zen>
zeni), with the addition of emphatic particle し
(shi).... [
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Enjolras m LiteratureName of a young revolutionary in Victor Hugo's novel Les Misérables. Derived from an Occitan surname,
Enjeura, meaning "to terrify," although likely also a pun on French word ange, meaning "angel" -- making the character of Enjolras a "terrifying angel."
Enkhbayasgalan m & f MongolianDerived from the Mongolian энх
(enkh) meaning "peace, calm" and баясгалан
(bayasgalan) meaning "happiness, pleasure".
Enkhsaikhan m & f MongolianDerived from Mongolian энх
(enkh) meaning "peace, calm" and сайхан
(saikhan) meaning "nice, beautiful, handsome".
Enkhsaruul f & m MongolianDerived from Mongolian энх
(enkh) meaning "peace, calm" and саруул
(saruul) meaning "bright, clear" or "robust, healthy".
Enkhsuvd f MongolianDerived from Mongolian энх
(enkh) meaning "peace, calm" and сувд
(suvd) meaning "pearl".
Enkhtögs m & f MongolianMeans "perfect peace" in Mongolian, from энх
(enkh) meaning "peace, calm" and төгс
(tögs) meaning "perfect, complete".
Enkhtsengel m & f MongolianDerived from Mongolian энх
(enkh) meaning "peace, calm" and цэнгэл
(tsengel) meaning "feast, merrymaking, enjoyment".
Enkhtsogt m & f MongolianDerived from Mongolian энх
(enkh) meaning "peace, calm" and цогт
(tsogt) meaning "spirited, ardent, brilliant".
Enkhtüvshin m & f MongolianFrom Mongolian энх
(enkh) meaning "peace, calm" and түвшин
(tüvshin) meaning "level, degree".
Enmebaragesi m SumerianFrom Sumerian
𒂗𒈨𒁈𒄄𒋛 (
Enmebárgisi) meaning "crown fit for a ruler", from Sumerian
𒂗 (
en) "lord",
𒈨 (
me) "crown",
𒁈 (
bara₂) "ruler, king", and
𒋛 (
si) "to fill"... [
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Ennison m English"Son of
Ennis". According to Forebears.Io, 20 people have this name worldwide.
Ensa f UzbekMeans "the back of the head" in Uzbek.
Enshakushanna m SumerianPossibly deriving from Sumerian elements
en meaning "dignitary; lord; high priest",
ur-saĝ meaning "hero, warrior" and
an meaning "sky, heaven; the god An"... [
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Enshu f ChineseFrom the Chinese
恩 (ēn) meaning "kindness, mercy, charity" and
淑 (shū) meaning "kind and gentle".
Enshuang f ChineseFrom the Chinese
恩 (ēn) meaning "kindness, mercy, charity" and
霜 (shuāng) meaning "frost".
Eodhus m Old IrishMeaning uncertain, possibly contains the Old Irish elements
eó "yew" and either
dos "tree, copse, thicket; protector" or
guss "vigour, strength, force".
Eopsin f Korean MythologyThe name of the goddess of storage and wealth in traditional Korean religion, who traditionally takes the form of a snake or weasel and protects the home. Her name is derived from
業 (eop) meaning "profession, work, job" and
神 (sin) meaning "god, goddess, spirit"... [
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Eos f WelshMeans "nightingale" in Welsh.
Eosphoros m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ἠώς
(eos) "dawn" (see also
Eos) combined with Greek φορεω
(phoreo) "to carry, to bear." For the latter element, also compare Greek φερω
(phero), which has the same meaning... [
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Epainetos m Ancient Greek, Biblical GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἐπαινετός
(epainetos) meaning "praised, praiseworthy, laudable", itself a derivative of the Greek noun ἔπαινος
(epainos) meaning "approval, praise, commendation"... [
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Epameinondas m Ancient Greek, GreekDerived in part from Greek επι
(epi) "on, upon, towards" and ἀμείνων
(ameinôn) "better". This was the name of a 4th-century BC Theban statesman and general.
Ephesia f Greek Mythology, Late Roman, Ancient GreekFeminine form of
Ephesius. Also see the Italian form
Efisia. In Greek mythology this was an epithet of the goddess Artemis meaning "of Ephesus", Ephesus being a city in Asia Minor famous for a temple dedicated to her, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Ephialtes m Greek MythologyMeans "nightmare" in Greek; said to literally mean "he who jumps upon" due to its association with the verb ἐφάλλομαι
(ephallomai) "to jump at, to throw oneself onto somebody" (itself from ἐπι-
(epi-) "on, upon" and ἅλλομαι
(hallomai) "to leap, to jump"), but possibly related to ἠπίαλος
(epialos) meaning "ague, fever"... [
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Ephippos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἔφιππος
(ephippos) meaning "on horseback, riding, mounted", which consists of Greek ἐπί
(epi) meaning "upon, on" and the Greek noun ἵππος
(hippos) meaning "horse".
Ephippus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of
Ephippos. Known bearers of this name include the Greek comic poet Ephippus of Athens (4th century BC) and the Greek historian Ephippus of Olynthus (4th century BC).
Ephorus m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek word "
ἐφόρος" (
ephoros), meaning "overseer" or "guardian". Ephorus was a notable name in ancient Greece, associated with a famous Greek historian, Ephorus of Cyme, who lived in the 4th century BCE.
Epianassa f Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἐπί
(epi) meaning "on, upon" and ᾰ̓́νασσᾰ
(anassa) meaning "queen" (feminine form of ἄναξ
(anax) "lord, master").
Epichares m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἐπιχαρής
(epichares) meaning "gratifying, agreeable". It consists of Greek ἐπί
(epi) meaning "upon, on" combined with either the Greek noun χαρά
(chara) meaning "joy, delight, happiness" or the Greek noun χάρις
(charis) meaning "grace, kindness" (see
Chares).... [
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Epicharis f Ancient Greek, French (Rare, Archaic)Derived from Greek ἐπίχαρις
(epicharis) meaning "pleasing, charming". This was the name of a 1st-century Roman freedwoman who was a member of the Pisonian conspiracy against the emperor Nero... [
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Epicharmos m Ancient GreekFrom Greek ἐπιχαίρω
(epichairo) meaning "to rejoice over, exult, gloat", ultimately derived from epi
(epi) meaning "on, upon" and χαίρω
(chairo) meaning "to be full of cheer, to rejoice".
Epigmenius m Late Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of the Greek name
Epeigmenios, which is derived from the Greek adjective ἠπειγμένως
(epeigmenos) or επειγόμενος
(epeigomenos) meaning "hurried, rushed"... [
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Epikasta f SerbianSerbian version of Epicaste (Ἐπικάστη), a name attributed to five women in Greek mythology, for example Epicaste, mother of Homer by Telemachus (son of Odysseus).
Epikles m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἐπί
(epi) meaning "upon, on" combined with Greek κλεος
(kleos) meaning "glory".
Epikrates m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἐπί
(epi) meaning "upon, on" combined with Greek κρατος
(kratos) meaning "power."
Epiktesis f Ancient GreekMeans "further acquisition, fresh gain" in Greek, from ἐπῐ́
(epi) "in addition" and κτήσις
(ktēsis) "possession, acquisition".
Epikydes m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἐπικυδής
(epikydes) meaning "glorious, distinguished", which consists of Greek ἐπί
(epi) meaning "upon, on" and κῦδος
(kydos) meaning "glory, renown" (see
Thucydides).
Epilykos m Ancient GreekThe first element of this name is derived from Greek ἐπί
(epi) meaning "upon, on". The second element is a little bit uncertain, in that there are two possibilities available for it. The first possibility is that it is derived from Greek λυκου
(lykou) "of a wolf", which itself is ultimately derived from Greek λύκος
(lykos) "wolf"... [
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Epimachos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἐπί
(epi) meaning "upon, on" combined with Greek μαχη
(mache) meaning "battle".
Epinikos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek adjective ἐπίνικος
(epinikos) meaning "of victory", which consists of Greek ἐπί
(epi) meaning "upon, on" and the Greek noun νίκη
(nike) meaning "victory".
Epiphaneios m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek επιφανεια
(epiphaneia) meaning "appearance, manifestation", which itself is ultimately derived from Greek ἐπί
(epi) "upon, on" combined with Greek φαίνω
(phaino) "to reveal, to shine".
Epistrophos m Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ἐπί
(epi) meaning "upon, on" combined with Greek στρόφος
(strophos) meaning "twisted band, twisted cord" as well as "rope". The latter element is etymologically related to the Greek verb στροφάω
(strophao) meaning "to turn hither and thither" as well as "to rotate, to twist"... [
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Epixenos m Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἐπί
(epi) meaning "upon, on" combined with Greek ξένος
(xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest".
Equitius m Ancient RomanMeaning "inhabitant of Aequi", in modern-day Lazio. Famous bearers of this name include Flavius Equitius, a Roman consul, as well as two saints.
Erasinos m Greek MythologyThe name of a River-God of Arkadia and Argos in the Peloponnesos, southern Greece. His name is taken from his river, the river Erasinus, of unknown etymology.
Erasmia f Greek, Late GreekDerived from Greek ερασμιος
(erasmios) meaning "beloved" (compare
Erasmos). This name was borne by one of 40 virgin martyrs who were tortured and killed with their teacher Ammon under Licinius, the ruler of Thrace.
Eratonassa f Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ἐρατός
(eratos) "lovely, beloved" (compare
Erato) and ἄνασσα
(anassa) "queen, lady" (the feminine form of ἄναξ
(anax) "master, lord").
Eratsune f Basque16th-century coinage derived from Basque
eraitsi "to decrease, to reduce, to lower". This name was intended as a Basque equivalent of
Modesta.
Erdenekhishig f & m MongolianDerived from Mongolian эрдэнэ
(erdene) meaning "jewel, treasure" and хишиг
(khishig) meaning "blessing, favour".
Erdenesaikhan m & f MongolianDerived from Mongolian эрдэнэ
(erdene) meaning "jewel, treasure" and сайхан
(saikhan) meaning "nice, beautiful, handsome".
Erdenesoyol f & m MongolianDerived from Mongolian эрдэнэ
(erdene) meaning "jewel, treasure" and соёл
(soyol) meaning "culture, the arts".
Erdenesuvd f MongolianDerived from Mongolian эрдэнэ
(erdene) meaning "jewel, treasure" or "precious" and сувд
(suvd) meaning "pearl".
Erdenetögs m & f MongolianDerived from Mongolian эрдэнэ
(erdene) meaning "jewel, treasure" and төгс
(tögs) meaning "perfect, complete".
Erendis f LiteraturePossibly means "lonely bride". In Tolkien's "Unfinished Tales", Erendis was the wife of Tar-Aldarion, the sixth king of Númenor. They were in love at first, but then it turned to hate and resentment.
Erengisle m Old SwedishOld Swedish form of Old High German
Ärngils. It was first documented in 1225 and was most common in Småland and Blekinge, two historical provinces in southern Sweden.
Erestor m LiteratureErestor was an Elf of Rivendell and a chief of Elrond's household.
Ergashgul f UzbekFrom the Uzbek
ergash meaning "to follow" and
gul meaning "flower, rose".
Ergashoy f UzbekFrom the Uzbek
ergash meaning "to follow" and
oy meaning "moon".
Ergis m YakutFrom the name of a Yakut mythical hero; means "revolving", "energetic".
Ergochares m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun ἔργον
(ergon) meaning "work, task, deed" combined with either the Greek noun χαρά
(chara) meaning "joy, delight, happiness" or the Greek noun χάρις
(charis) meaning "grace, kindness" (see
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Ergoteles m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun ἔργον
(ergon) meaning "work, task, deed" combined with the Greek noun τέλος
(telos) meaning "purpose, aim, goal" as well as "completion, accomplishment, fulfillment" (see
Aristotle).... [
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Ergotimos m Ancient GreekDerived from the Greek noun ἔργον
(ergon) meaning "work, task, deed" combined with the Greek verb τιμάω
(timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".... [
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Erichthonius m Greek Mythology (Latinized)Latinized form of Ἐριχθόνιος
(Erichthonios), which is of uncertain etymology, possibly pre-Greek. Folk etymology connects it to Greek ἐρέχθω
(erechthô) "to rend, break"... [
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Eridanos m Greek MythologyFrom the name of a River-God of the mythical northern land of Hyperborea. He was also the god of the constellation Eridanus. The river's name may mean "early burnt" from the elements
eri and
danos and refer to the myth of
Phaethon.
Erigyios m Ancient GreekPossibly derived from the Greek intensive prefix ἐρι-
(eri-) meaning "very, much" and γυῖον
(gyion) meaning "limbs, hands", or the related γυιός
(gyios) meaning "lame"... [
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Eriskay f ScottishFrom the name of the Scottish island of
Eriskay. It derives from Old Norse for "Eric's Isle", see
Eric.
Eriskhan m Chechen (Rare)Of unknown meaning; the second element is derived from the Turkic title
khan meaning "leader, ruler". A known bearer was Eriskhan (Eris Han) Sultan Girey (1855-1920), a Chechen military leader.
Erkasuluv f UzbekFrom the Uzbek
erka meaning "coddled" and
sulu(v) meaning "beautiful".
Erkhemjamts m MongolianDerives from Mongolian эрхэм
(erkhem) meaning "important, supreme" and жамц
(jamts) meaning "rock".... [
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Erlis m AlbanianDerived from Albanian
erë "wind; scent" and
lis "oak".