Submitted Names Sounding like *(k)

Waralak f Thai
Variant of Woralak.

Waraphon f Thai
From Thai วร (wara) meaning "excellent, distinguished, glorious" and อาภรณ์ (aphon) meaning "jewelry, ornament".

Warapon f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai วราภรณ์ (see Waraphon).

Waraporn f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai วราภรณ์ (see Waraphon).

Wararat f Thai
From Thai วร (wara) meaning "excellent, distinguished, best" and รัตน์ (rat) meaning "gem, jewel".

Waras m Javanese
Means "healthy, recovered, well" in Javanese.

Waratah f Indigenous Australian
An Australian native flowering bush with a distinctive (usually) crimson flower-head. Its name comes from the Eora language indigenous to the Sydney region. The floral emblem of New South Wales.

Warayut m Thai
Variant of Worayut.

Warden m English (British, Rare, Archaic)
Could be from the English word 'warden', or a transferred use of the surname

Wardi m & f Arabic, Indonesian
Means "rosy, pink" in Arabic. It is a unisex name in Arabic-speaking countries while it is solely masculine in Indonesia.

Wardiah f Arabic, Malay, Indonesian
Alternate transcription of Arabic وردية (see Wardia), as well as a Malay and Indonesian variant.

Wardiyah f Indonesian
Variant of Wardiah.

Wardoyo m Javanese
From Javanese wardaya meaning "heart", ultimately from Sanskrit हृदय (hṛdaya).

Warih m & f Javanese
Means "water" in Javanese.

Waris m Arabic, Urdu, Indonesian
Alternate transcription of Arabic وارث (see Warith), as well as the Urdu and Indonesian form.

Warith m Arabic
Means "heir, inheritor" in Arabic, from the root ورث (waritha) meaning "to inherit". In Islamic tradition الوارث (al-Warith) is one of the 99 names of Allah.

Warlock m English (Rare), Literature
This name is derived from the word of the same name, which is another name for a wizard. The word used to mean "traitor" or "oath-breaker" since the word is derived from a combination of Old English wærloga "traitor, liar, enemy, devil", which comes from wær meaning "faith, fidelity, a compact, agreement, covenant" (from Proto-Germanic *wera-, which then comes from Proto-Indo-European *were-o- meaning "true, trustworthy"), and an agent noun related to leogan meaning "to lie."... [more]

Warnder m Dutch
Dutch variant form of Warner (see Werner).

Warno m Javanese
From Javanese warna meaning "face, appearance, colour, form", ultimately from Sanskrit वर्ण (varṇa).

Warragul m Indigenous Australian
Place name; a town in the West Gipppsland region of rural Victoria in Australia. Its name is derived from warrigal, from a local language meaning "wild, wild dog (dingo)".

Warrin m Indigenous Australian
Means "winter, season of wet and cold" in one of the Indigenous languages from around the Sydney area.

Warsito m Javanese
From Javanese warsita meaning "teaching, advice, explanation, story".

Warso m Javanese
From Javanese warsa meaning "rain" or "year", ultimately from Sanskrit वर्ष (varṣa).

Warsono m Javanese
From Javanese warsa meaning "rain" or "year" combined with ana meaning "having, holding".

Warsz m Polish (Archaic)
Short form of Warcisław.

Wart m Popular Culture
Wart is the main antagonist of Super Mario Bros. 2, released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988. His name comes from the non-cancerous viral growths, usually occurring on the hands and the feet, but can also affect other locations, such as the genitals or the face.

Warun m Thai
Means "rain" in Thai, derived from the name of the Hindu god Varuna.

Warwara f Polish
Form of Barbara influenced by Russian Varvara.

Wasan m Thai
Means "spring (the season)" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit वसन्त (vasanta).

Wasan f Arabic
Alternate transcription of Arabic وسن (see Wassan).

Waseem m Arabic, Urdu
Alternate transcription of Arabic وسيم (see Wasim) as well as the usual Urdu form.

Wasel m Arabic
Alternate transcription of Arabic واصل (see Wasil).

Waseq m Arabic
Alternate transcription of Arabic واثق (see Wathiq).

Wasil m Arabic
Means "connected, close with" in Arabic, from the root وصل (waṣala) meaning "to unite, to join, to arrive at".

Wasilah f Arabic, Indonesian
Alternate transcription of Arabic وسيلة (see Wasila), as well as the Indonesian form.

Wasin m Thai
Means "self-cultivator, self-judge, one who conquers their own desires" in Thai.

Wasiq m Arabic, Urdu
Alternate transcription of Arabic واثق (see Wathiq), as well as the Urdu form.

Wasis m Javanese
Means "clever, smart, skilled, capable" in Javanese.

Wasito m Javanese
From Javanese wasita meaning "to advise, to tell, to say".

Wassan f Arabic
Means "sleep, slumber" in Arabic.

Waste m Old Swedish, Swedish (Rare)
Variant of Vaste.

Wasuthep m Thai
Thai form of Vasudeva.

Watan m Atayal

Watcharaphon m & f Thai
From Thai วัชร (watchara) meaning "diamond" or "lightning bolt" and พล (phon) meaning "force, strength, power".

Watcharin m & f Thai
Derived from Thai วัชระ (watchara) meaning "vajra" (a Buddhist ceremonial weapon depicted as both a diamond and thunderbolt) and อินทร์ (in) referring to the Hindu god Indra... [more]

Watcyn m Welsh
Welsh form of Watkyn or Watkin, a medieval English diminutive of Walter.

Watheq m Arabic
Alternate transcription of Arabic واثق (see Wathiq).

Wathiq m Arabic
Means "certain, sure, confident" in Arabic, from the root واثق (wāthaqa) meaning "to agree".

Watiningsih f Indonesian
Combination of Wati and Ningsih

Watsyn m English (Modern, Rare)
Variant spelling of Watson.

Watthanasak m Thai
From Thai วัฒนะ (watthana) meaning "development, progress" and ศักดิ์ (sak) meaning "power, honour".

Watts m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Watts.

Wauter m Scots
Scots form of Walter.

Wawaka f Japanese
From Japanese 和 (wa) meaning "peace, harmony" duplicated and combined with 佳 (ka) meaning "beautiful, good", 花 (ka) meaning "flower, blossom" or 香 (ka) meaning "fragrance". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Wawan m Indonesian
Diminutive of names containing the masculine suffix -wan, such as Gunawan, Setiawan or Hermawan.

Wawana f Japanese
From Japanese 和 (wa) meaning "peace, harmony", 輪 (wa) meaning "wheel, flower" combined with 奈 (na) meaning "apple tree". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Wawawa f Japanese
From Japanese 羽 (wa) meaning "feathers" duplicated and combined with 和 (wa) meaning "peace, harmony". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Wayde m English
Variant of Wade.

Waylan m English
Variant of Wayland.

Waylyn m & f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Wayland using the phonetic element lyn.

Wayman m English
Transferred use of the surname Wayman. A famous bearer is the late NBA basketball player and smooth jazz bassist Wayman Tisdale.

Wazir m Arabic
Means "helper, assistant" in Arabic.

Wazmal f Kashmiri
Meaning "Beautiful".

Weam f & m Arabic
Alternate transcription of Arabic وئام (see Wiam).

Webber m English (Rare, Archaic)
Derived from the surname Webber.

Weedon m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Weedon. This was borne by the English actor and writer Weedon Grossmith (1854-1919), full name Walter Weedon Grossmith... [more]

Weelum m Scots
Scots form of William.

Weerasak m Thai
Alternate transcription of Wirasak.

Weerat m Thai
Alternate transcription of Wirat.

Weerayut m Thai
Alternate transcription of Wirayut.

Wehha m Anglo-Saxon
Possibly a diminutive form of Old English names beginning with weoh "idol, image" or "sacred, holy", such as Weohstan... [more]

Weiard m West Frisian
Variant of Wiard.

Weicheng m Chinese
From Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "preserve, maintain" or 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" combined with 城 (chéng) meaning "castle, city", 成 (chéng) meaning "completed, finished, succeeded" or 程 (chéng) meaning "rule, order, regulations"... [more]

Weidong m Chinese
From Chinese 卫 (wèi) meaning "guard, protect" or 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" combined with 东 (dōng) meaning "east"... [more]

Weifang f & m Chinese
From Chinese 卫 (wèi) meaning "guard, protect" or 维 (wéi) meaning "preserve, maintain" combined with 方 (fāng) meaning "direction, way, square" or 芳 (fāng) meaning "fragrant, virtuous, beautiful"... [more]

Weifen f & m Chinese
From Chinese 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" or 惟 (wéi) meaning "only, think, contemplate" combined with 芬 (fēn) meaning "fragrance, aroma, perfume" or 汾 (fén) referring to the Fen River in Shanxi province... [more]

Weifeng m & f Chinese
From Chinese 玮 (wěi) meaning "precious, rare, valuable, jade" or 未 (wèi) referring to the eighth Earthly Branch (1 PM to 3 PM), which itself is associated with the sheep of the Chinese zodiac, combined with 峰 (fēng) meaning "summit, peak" or 風 (fēng) meaning "wind, style"... [more]

Weigand m Medieval German
Medieval German variant of Wigand. Also compare Wiegand.... [more]

Weigang m & f Chinese
From Chinese 为 (wéi) meaning "do, make, administer, govern", 维 (wéi) meaning "preserve, maintain" or 炜 (wěi) meaning "glowing, bright, brilliant" combined with 纲 (gāng) meaning "guiding principle, key part, outline" or 刚 (gāng) meaning "hard, rigid, strong"... [more]

Weiguang m Chinese
From Chinese 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" combined with 光 (guāng) meaning "light, brilliant, shine"... [more]

Weiguo m Chinese
From Chinese 卫 (wèi) meaning "guard, protect", 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" or 纬 (wěi) meaning "weft, woof (a horizontal thread in a woven fabric)" combined with 国 (guó) meaning "country"... [more]

Weihong m & f Chinese
From Chinese 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary", 维 (wéi) meaning "tie, fasten, preserve, maintain" or 蔚 (wèi) meaning "luxuriant, lush, grand, magnificent" combined with 红 (hóng) meaning "red, vermillion, blush", 宏 (hóng) meaning "wide, spacious, great, vast" or 泓 (hóng) meaning "clear, deep water"... [more]

Weihua m & f Chinese
From Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "tie, fasten, preserve, maintain" combined with 华 (huá) meaning "splendid, illustrious, flowery, Chinese"... [more]

Weijian m & f Chinese
From Chinese 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary", 维 (wéi) meaning "tie, fasten, preserve, maintain", 惟 (wéi) meaning "alone, only", 卫 (wèi) meaning "guard, protect" or 維 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve, hold together" combined with 建 (jiàn) meaning "build, establish", 健 (jiàn) meaning "strong, healthy" or 剑 (jiàn) meaning "sword, dagger sabre"... [more]

Weijie m & f Chinese
From Chinese 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" or 维 (wéi) meaning "tie, fasten, preserve, maintain" combined with 杰 (jié) meaning "heroic, outstanding" or 捷 (jié) meaning "victory, win, quick, rapid"... [more]

Weijun m & f Chinese
From Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "tie, fasten, preserve, maintain", 为 (wéi) meaning "do, act, make", 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary", 惟 (wéi) meaning "but, however, only, alone", 炜 (wěi) meaning "flaming, bright, glowing", 威 (wēi) meaning "power, pomp" or 韦 (wéi) meaning "tanned leather" combined with 军 (jūn) meaning "army", 钧 (jūn) meaning "potter's wheel", 俊 (jùn) meaning "talented, handsome", 君 (jūn) meaning "king, ruler", 濬 (jùn) meaning "profound, deep, enlighten, dredge, dig" or 竣 (jùn) meaning "complete, finish"... [more]

Weiliang m Chinese
From Chinese 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" or 炜 (wěi) meaning "glowing, bright, brilliant" combined with 良 (liáng) meaning "good, virtuous, respectable" or Chinese (liàng) meaning "bright, radiant, light"... [more]

Weilong m Chinese
From Chinese 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary", 威 (wēi) meaning "power, pomp", 韦 (wéi) meaning "tanned leather, soft leather" or 维 (wéi) meaning "preserve, maintain" combined with 龙 (lóng) meaning "dragon"... [more]

Weimar m German (Rare, Archaic)
Variant of Wigmar.

Weimin m & f Chinese
From Chinese 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary", 蔚 (wèi) meaning "luxuriant, lush, grand, magnificent", 纬 (wěi) meaning "weft, woof (a horizontal thread in a woven fabric)", 维 (wéi) meaning "tie, fasten, preserve, maintain" or 惟 (wéi) meaning "alone, only" combined with 民 (mín) meaning "people, citizens" or 敏 (mǐn) meaning "quick, clever, sharp"... [more]

Weiming m & f Chinese
From Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "tie, fasten, preserve, maintain", 維 (wéi) meaning "maintain, preserve, hold together", 微 (wēi) meaning "small" or 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" combined with 明 (míng) meaning "bright, light, clear" or 铭 (míng) meaning "inscribe, engrave"... [more]

Weine m Swedish
Variant of Veine.

Weining m & f Chinese
From Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "preserve, maintain", 卫 (wèi) meaning "guard, protect" or 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" combined with 宁 (níng) meaning "peaceful, calm, serene"... [more]

Weiping m & f Chinese
From Chinese 卫 (wèi) meaning "guard, protect", 维 (wéi) meaning "tie, fasten, preserve, maintain", or 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" combined with 平 (píng) meaning "level, even, peaceful" or 萍 (píng) meaning "wander, travel" or "duckweed"... [more]

Weiqiang m Chinese
From Chinese 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" combined with 强 (qiáng) meaning "strong, powerful, energetic"... [more]

Weiqin f & m Chinese
From the Chinese character 未 (wèi) meaning "not yet", 薇 (wēi) meaning "fern" (feminine only), 微 (wēi) meaning "small" (feminine only), 威 (wēi) meaning "power, pomp", 巍 (wēi) meaning "high, lofty, towering", or 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" combined with 琴 (qín) referring to the Chinese musical instrument similar to a zither or 秦 (qín) regarding the Qin Dinasty (221 BC–206 BC), itself coming from Qin, an ancient Chinese state.... [more]

Weiqing f & m Chinese
From Chinese 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" or 渭 (wèi) referring to the Wei River in west-central China combined with 青 (qīng) meaning "blue, green, young" or 清 (qīng) meaning "clear, pure, clean"... [more]

Weiqun m & f Chinese
From Chinese 卫 (wèi) meaning "guard, protect", 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary", 维 (wéi) meaning "preserve, maintain" or 为 (wéi) meaning "do, make, administer, govern" combined with 群 (qún) meaning "group, crowd, flock"... [more]

Weirich m Medieval German, German (Archaic)
Variant form of Wirich. Known bearers of this name include the medieval German nobleman Weirich von Gemmingen (1493-1548) and his grandson Weirich von Gemmingen (1575-1613), also a German nobleman.

Weiron m Swedish (Rare)
Of unknown origin and meaning.

Weisheng m Chinese
From 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"... [more]

Weiss m & f Popular Culture
Derived from German weiß (which is also found spelled as weiss) meaning "white".... [more]

Weiwei f & m Chinese
From Chinese 未 (wèi) referring to the eighth Earthly Branch (1 PM to 3 PM), which itself is associated with the sheep of the Chinese zodiac, 薇 (wēi) meaning "fern", 维 (wéi) meaning "tie, fasten, preserve, maintain", 微 (wēi) meaning "small" or 威 (wēi) meaning "power, pomp" all combined with themselves... [more]

Weiwen m & f Chinese
From Chinese 维 (wéi) meaning "tie, fasten, preserve, maintain", 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary", 纬 (wěi) meaning "weft, woof (a horizontal thread in a woven fabric)" or 慰 (wèi) meaning "comfort, console, calm" combined with 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing"... [more]

Weixing m & f Chinese
From Chinese 卫 (wèi) meaning "guard, protect" or 韦 (wéi) meaning "tanned leather, soft leather" combined with 星 (xīng) meaning "star, planet"... [more]

Weixiong m Chinese
From Chinese 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" combined with 雄 (xióng) meaning "hero, male, manly"... [more]

Weiying f & m Chinese
From Chinese 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary" or 维 (wéi) meaning "tie, fasten, preserve, maintain" combined with 英 (yīng) meaning "flower, petal, brave, hero" or 迎 (yíng) meaning "welcome, greet, receive"... [more]

Weizhen f & m Chinese
From Chinese 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary", 渭 (wèi) referring to the Wei River in west-central China, 为 (wéi) meaning "do, make, become, administer, govern" or 维 (wéi) meaning "preserve, maintain" combined with 贞 (zhēn) meaning "virtuous, chaste, loyal", 真 (zhēn) meaning "real, genuine, true" or 桢 (zhēn) meaning "hardwood, supports, posts"... [more]

Weizhong m Chinese
From Chinese 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary", 惟 (wéi) meaning "alone, only" or 微 (wēi) meaning "small" combined with 中 (zhōng) meaning "middle", 衷 (zhōng) meaning "heart, inner feelings", 忠 (zhōng) meaning "loyalty, devotion" or 仲 (zhòng) meaning "middle, second"... [more]

Weles m Slavic Mythology
Polish spelling of Veles.

Welf m Medieval German
The name is derived from a Geman word meaning "puppet, whelp".... [more]

Welford m English (Rare)
Variant of Wilford.

Welles m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Welles.

Wellman m Louisiana Creole, English (American, Rare, Archaic), American (South)
Transferred use of the surname Wellman.

Welmer m West Frisian
Frisian cognate of the Germanic name Wilmar.

Welpring m Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Wilfredo.

Welter m Medieval Dutch, Medieval Flemish, Medieval German, Limburgish (Rare)
Medieval variant of Walter. In this day and age, most bearers are elderly Limburgians; otherwise the name has fallen out of use, primarily surviving in the patronymic surnames Welter and Welters.

Welton m English, Portuguese (Brazilian)
Transferred use of the surname Welton.

Wen m English
Short form of Wendell.

Wenbin m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 彬 or 斌 (bīn) meaning "refined" or 宾 (bīn) meaning "visitor, guest"... [more]

Wenbo m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 博 (bó) meaning "wide, extensive, gamble", 波 (bō) meaning "wave" or 伯 (bó) meaning "uncle, earl, count"... [more]

Wences m & f Spanish
Diminutive of Wenceslao, Wenceslada and their variants.

Wenceslado m Obscure
Variant of Wenceslao.

Wenceslau m Aragonese
Aragonese form of Václav.

Wenchun m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 春 (chūn) meaning "spring (season)"... [more]

Wendalyn f English (Rare)
Possibly a feminine form of Wendelin or Wendell.

Wendelmoed f Dutch (Rare)
Modernized spelling of Wendelmoet, as it is in line with the modern Dutch word moed meaning "courage". This word was written as moet in Middle Dutch, which was spoken and written in the Late Middle Ages.

Wendelmoet f Dutch (Rare)
Derived from the Germanic name elements wentil meaning "a Vandal" (see Wendel) and muot meaning "courage, boldness".... [more]

Wendolen f American (Rare, Archaic)
Altered form of Gwendolen, perhaps influenced by Wendy or Wendeline (a feminine form of Wendelin).

Wendolene f English (Rare, Archaic)

Wendolin f Spanish (Mexican)
Spanish adoption of Gwendolen.

Wendolynne f Spanish (Mexican, Rare)
Variant of Wendolin.

Wenfang f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" combined with 芳 (fāng) meaning "fragrant, virtuous, beautiful" or 方 (fāng) meaning "direction, way, square"... [more]

Wenfei f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 汶 (wèn) referring to the Wen River in Shandong province combined with 飞 (fēi) meaning "to fly" or 霏 (fēi) meaning "falling of snow or rain"... [more]

Wenfen f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing", 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" or 汶 (wèn) referring to the Wen River in Shandong province combined with 芬 (fēn) meaning "fragrance, aroma, perfume", 奋 (fèn) meaning "strive, exert", 粉 (fěn) meaning "powder" or 汾 (fén) referring to the Fen River in Shanxi province... [more]

Wenfeng m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 峰 (fēng) meaning "summit, peak". Other character combinations can form this name as well.

Weng f Filipino
Mainly a diminutive of Rowena. This can also be used as a diminutive of Manuela and other names containing a similar sound.

Wengang m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 温 (wēn) meaning "warm" combined with 刚 (gāng) meaning "hard, rigid, strong" or 港 (gǎng) meaning "port, harbour"... [more]

Wenhao m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 豪 (háo) meaning "brave, heroic, chivalrous" or 浩/灏 (hào) meaning "great, numerous, vast"... [more]

Wenhong m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 宏 (hóng) meaning "wide, spacious, great, vast"... [more]

Wenhua m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 华 (huá) meaning "splendid, illustrious, flowery, Chinese"... [more]

Wenhui f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 辉 (huī) meaning "brightness", 会 (huì) meaning "meeting, gathering", 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent" or 惠 (huì) meaning "favour, benefit"... [more]

Wenjian m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 健 (jiàn) meaning "strong, healthy"... [more]

Wenjie m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" combined with 杰 (jié) meaning "heroic, outstanding", 洁 (jié) meaning "clean, clear, pure" or 婕 (jié), a character used in feminine names (also more rarely meaning "beautiful, handsome")... [more]

Wenjing f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 静 (jìng) meaning "quiet, still, gentle", 景 (jǐng) meaning "scenery, view", 靖 (jìng) meaning "peaceful, tranquil", 京 (jīng) meaning "capital city", 镜 (jìng) meaning "glass, mirror" or 井 (jǐng) meaning "well, mine shaft, pit"... [more]

Wenjuan f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" combined with 娟 (juān) meaning "beautiful, graceful" or 绢 (juàn) meaning "thin, silk fabric"... [more]

Wenjun m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" combined with 君 (jūn) meaning "king, ruler", 俊 (jùn) meaning "talented, handsome", 骏 (jùn) meaning "good horse, fast", 军 (jūn) meaning "army" or 珺 (jùn) meaning "beautiful jade"... [more]

Wenlan f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" combined with 兰 (lán) meaning "orchid, elegant" or 澜 (lán) meaning "wave, billow, ripple"... [more]

Wenlin f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 林 (lín) meaning "forest" or 琳 (lín) meaning "fine jade, gem"... [more]

Wenlong m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 龙 (lóng) meaning "dragon"... [more]

Wenmei f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 汶 (wèn) referring to the Wen River in Shandong province combined with 梅 (méi) meaning "plum, apricot", 美 (měi) meaning "beautiful" or 妹 (mèi) meaning "younger sister, girl"... [more]

Wenmin m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 民 (mín) meaning "people, citizens"... [more]

Wenming m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing", 问 (wèn) meaning "ask, inquire" or 闻 (wén) meaning "smell, detect, hear, listen" combined with 明 (míng) meaning "bright, light, clear", 命 (mìng) meaning "life, existence, fate" or 鸣 (míng) meaning "sing, call, cry"... [more]

Wennel m German (Rare)
Hypochoristic form of Wendelin.

Wenpei m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 沛 (pèi) meaning "abundant, full, copious" or 培 (péi) meaning "foster, cultivate"... [more]

Wenping m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 平 (píng) meaning "level, even, peaceful"... [more]

Wenqian f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 谦 (qiān) meaning "humble, modest" or 茜 (qiān) meaning "rubia plant, madder plant"... [more]

Wenqiang m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 强 (qiáng) meaning "strong, powerful, energetic"... [more]

Wenqin f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 琴 (qín) meaning "zither, lute", 欽 (qīn) meaning "respect, admire, venerate" or 勤 (qín) meaning "diligent, industrious, hardworking"... [more]

Wenqing m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" or 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" combined with 清 (qīng) meaning "clear, pure, clean", 庆 (qìng) meaning "congratulate, celebrate" or 青 (qīng) meaning "blue, green, young"... [more]

Wenrui m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 瑞 (ruì) meaning "felicitous omen, auspicious"... [more]

Wensheng m & f Chinese
From 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"... [more]

Wenting f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 婷 (tíng) meaning "pretty, graceful"... [more]

Wentworth m English
Transferred use of the surname Wentworth. A famous bearer of the name was American assessor Wentworth Cheswell (1746-1817), considered by some as the first African-American elected to public office and the first African-American judge.

Wenwei m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 蔚 (wèi) meaning "luxuriant, grand, magnificent" or 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary"... [more]

Wenwen f & m Chinese
Reduplication of Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing", 雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns" or 吻 (wěn) meaning "lips, to kiss"... [more]

Wenxian f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 娴 (xián) meaning "elegant, gentle, skilled, adept". Other character combinations can form this name as well.

Wenxiang m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 翔 (xiáng) meaning "soar, glide", 祥 (xiáng) meaning "good luck, good omen" or 香 (xiāng) meaning "fragrant"... [more]

Wenxing m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 兴 (xīng) meaning "rise, start, flourish, prosper". Other character combinations can form this name as well.

Wenxiong m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 雄 (xióng) meaning "hero, male, manly" or 熊 (xióng) meaning "bear (animal)"... [more]

Wenxuan m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 轩 (xuān) meaning "high, lofty, tall" and also referring to a type of high-fronted curtained carriage, 宣 (xuān) meaning "declare, announce", 瑄 (xuān) referring to a type of large ornamental piece of jade or 萱 (xuān) meaning "orange daylily" (scientific name Hemerocallis flava)... [more]

Wen-yen f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" and 岩 (yán) meaning "cliff, rocks" Other character combinations are possible.

Wenying f & m Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 英 (yīng) meaning "flower, petal, brave, hero" or 颖 (yǐng) meaning "clever, skillful, ear of grain, tip"... [more]

Wenyuan m & f Chinese
From Chinese 文 (wén) meaning "literature, culture, writing" combined with 元 (yuán) meaning "first, origin", 媛 (yuàn) meaning "beautiful woman", 渊 (yuān) meaning "deep, profound, abyss" or 远 (yuǎn) meaning "distant, remote, far"... [more]

Werena f Polish
Polish form of Verena.

Wernard m Dutch (Rare), German (Rare)
Dutch form and German variant of Wernhard.

Weslinn f American (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Wesley and a variant of the popular name suffix -lynn in an attempt to create a feminine form.

Wess m English
Variant of Wes.

West m & f English
From 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.

Westin m English (Modern)
Variant of Weston.

Westyn m English (Modern)
Variant of Weston.

Westyna f Polish (Archaic)
Polish form of Vestina.

Weylyn m & f American
Variant of Waylon sometimes used for girls.

Weymar m German (Rare, Archaic), Literature
Variant of Weimar.... [more]

Whee-in f Korean
This is a name of Korean origin. It means, "shining person".... [more]

Wheeler m English
Transferred use of the surname Wheeler.

Whiskers m & f Pet
Derived 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.

Whit m & f English
Possibly from the English word "white" or a diminutive of Whitney or other names beginning with Whit.

Whitsun m Obscure

Whyn f English (Modern)
Alternative spelling of whin, an evergreen bush.

Wia f West Frisian (Rare)
West Frisian pet form of feminine Germanic names containing the element wig meaning "war, battle".

Wiaam f & m Arabic
Alternate transcription of Arabic وئام (see Wiam).

Wiam f & m Arabic
Means "harmony, peace, concord" in Arabic.

Wiang m & f Thai
Means "(walled) city, town" in Thai.

Wibald m Germanic, West Frisian
This name is often encountered as a variant form of Wigbald and Witbald. However, it can also be a name in its own right, in which case its first element is derived from either Old High German wîh meaning "holy, sacred" or from Old High German wîp meaning "woman"... [more]

Wibert m Germanic, Dutch (Rare)
This name is often encountered as a variant form of Wigbert and Witbert. However, it can also be a name in its own right, in which case its first element is derived from either Old High German wîh meaning "holy, sacred" or from Old High German wîp meaning "woman"... [more]

Wibisono m Javanese
Javanese form of Vibhishana.

Wibrand m Germanic, Dutch (Rare), West Frisian (Rare)
This name is often encountered as a variant form of Wigbrand and Witbrand. However, it can also be a name in its own right, in which case its first element is derived from either Old High German wîh meaning "holy, sacred" or from Old High German wîp meaning "woman"... [more]

Wibren m West Frisian, East Frisian
Frisian form of Wibern, an ancient Germanic given name which was often encountered as a variant form of Wigbern and Witubern... [more]

Wicaksono m Javanese
From Javanese wicaksana meaning "wisdom", ultimately from Sanskrit विचक्षण (vicakṣaṇa) meaning "bright, radiant, clear-sighted, wise".

Wichan m Thai
Means "criticise, review" in Thai.

Wichian m Thai
Means "vajra, lightning bolt, diamond" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit वज्र (vajra).

Wichit m Thai
Means "exquisite, beautiful, fine" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit विचित्र (vicitra).

Wichtrud f German (Rare, Archaic), Popular Culture
Variant of Wigtrud.

Widagdo m Javanese
From Javanese widagda meaning "clever, adept, skilled", ultimately from Sanskrit विदग्ध (vidagdha).

Widar m Norwegian, Swedish
Variant of Vidar.

Wide m Swedish (Rare)
Variant of Vide.

Wided f Arabic (Maghrebi)
Alternate transcription of Arabic وداد (see Widad) chiefly used in North Africa.

Widodo m Javanese
From Javanese widada meaning "safe, healthy, prosperous".

Widoyoko m Javanese
From Javanese widayaka meaning "wise man, poet", ultimately from Sanskrit विधायक (vidhāyaka).

Widyo m Javanese
From Javanese widya meaning "knowledge", ultimately from Sanskrit विद्या (vidyā).

Wieger m West Frisian, North Frisian
Wieger is a derivative from Wigger, composed of the elements wig "war, battle" and heri "army".

Wiegert m West Frisian
Variant spelling of Wigert.

Wiel m Limburgish
Limburgish short form of Wilhelmus and Willibrordus.... [more]

Wielebor m Polish (Rare)
Form of Velibor.

Wielisława f Polish (Rare, Archaic)
Feminine form of Wielisław.

Wierd m West Frisian
Variant form of Wiard.... [more]

Wies f & m Dutch, Flemish, Limburgish
This name is unisex in Dutch and Flemish, but strictly feminine in Limburgish.... [more]

Wiesiek m Polish
Diminutive of Wiesław.

Wiets m Frisian
Form of Wide.

Wiflin m Romani
Possibly a Romani form of William or a transferred use of the surname Wiflin.

Wigalois m Arthurian Cycle
The title hero of an Arthurian novel by Wirnt von Grafenberg.

Wigan m English (Rare)
A rare personal name from the town so-named in Lancashire, itself apparently derived from a Celtic personal name.... [more]

Wighelm m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements wig "war, battle" and helm "helmet, protection".

Wiglaf m Anglo-Saxon, German (Modern, Rare)
From Old English wig "battle, war" and laf "remains, remainder" (see laibō). ... [more]

Wigmær m Anglo-Saxon
Old English cognate of Wigmar. Derived from the elements wig "war, battle" and mære "famous, illustrious, known" meaning "famous war".

Wignyo m Javanese
From Javanese wignya meaning "clever, wise, capable, skilled", ultimately from Sanskrit विज्ञा (vijñā).

Wihtmund m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements wiht "thing, creature" and mund "protection".

Wihtræd m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements wiht "creature, being" and ræd "counsel, advice".

Wijan m Thai
Alternate transcription of Wichan.

Wijert m West Frisian
Variant of Wiard.

Wijgert m Dutch
Variant form of Wichard.

Wijit m Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai วิจิตร (see Wichit).

Wijnand m Dutch
Dutch form of Winand. Known bearers of this name include the Dutch painter Wijnand Nuijen (1813-1839), the Dutch self-taught artist Wijnand Otto Jan Nieuwenkamp (1874-1950) and the Dutch general Johan Wijnand van Goor (1650-1704).

Wijnanda f Dutch
Variant form of Winanda. In other words, you could say that this name is the feminine form of Wijnand.

Wijono m Javanese
Older spelling of Wiyono influenced by Dutch orthography.

Wijoyo m Javanese
Javanese form of Wijaya.

Wiking m Swedish (Rare)
Variant of Viking.

Wikrom m Thai
Means "courage, bravery" in Thai.

Wiktoryn m Polish
Polish form of Victorinus.

Wikus m Afrikaans
Short form of Lodewikus.

Wilaiphon f Thai
From Thai วิไล (wilai) meaning "beautiful, pretty" and พร (phon) meaning "blessing".

Wilaiporn f Thai
Alternate transcription of Wilaiphon.

Wilairat f Thai
From Thai วิไล (wilai) meaning "beautiful, pretty" and รัตน์ (rat) meaning "gem, jewel".

Wilaisak m Thai
From Thai วิไล (wilai) meaning "beautiful, pretty" and ศักดิ์ (sak) meaning "power, honour".

Wilaivan f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai วิไลวรรณ (see Wilaiwan).

Wilaiwan f Thai
Means "beautiful complexion" in Thai, from วิไล (wilai) meaning "beautiful, pretty" and วรรณ (wan) meaning "colour, tint".

Wilavan f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thai วิลาวัณย์ (see Wilawan).

Wilawan f Thai
Means "beautiful, charming, pretty" in Thai.

Wilbraham m English (British, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Wilbraham.

Wilbrand m Medieval Dutch, Medieval German, Dutch (Rare), German (Rare)
Medieval variant of Willibrand.

Wilburt m English
Variant of Wilbert.

Wildaliz f American (Hispanic)

Wildor m German (Rare), Spanish (Latin American)
Maybe a dithematic name formed of the Germanic name element willo "will" and the name of the Germanic god Thor.... [more]

Wilem m Dutch (Rare), Kashubian, Silesian, Literature
Dutch variant of Willem and Kashubian and Silesian form of William. This is the name of a character in Patrick Rothfuss' book series, The KingKiller Chronicles.

Wilesindo m Medieval Spanish, Gothic (Hispanicized), History (Ecclesiastical)
Medieval Spanish name of Visigothic origin. ... [more]

Wilferd m English (Rare)
Variant of Wilford.

Wilgar m Irish
Transferred use of the ancient surname Wilgar having Olde English and Scottish origins.

Wilgot m Swedish
Variant of Vilgot.

Wilhelmiina f Finnish
A variant of Wilhelmina.

Wilho m Finnish
Variant of Vilho.

Wilhuff m Popular Culture
Famously used in Star Wars by the infamous Grand Moff Tarkin.

Wiliam m Welsh
Welsh form of William.

Wilja f Swedish (Modern)
Variant of Vilja.

Wilkomir m Polish
The first element of this name is derived from Polish wilk "wolf", which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic vьlkъ "wolf". The second element is derived from Slavic mir "peace"... [more]

Willabelle f English (Rare, Archaic)
Combination of Willa and Belle.

Willadean f American (South, Rare)
Variant of Willodean.

Willadene f American (South)

Willaim m English
Variant of William.

Willardine f English
Feminization of Willard.

Wille m Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian (Rare)
Variant of Ville.

Willebirg f Medieval German
Formed from the Germanic name element willo "will" and burg "castle, protection".

Willebrord m Dutch (Rare)
Dutch variant of Willibrord. A notable bearer of this name was the Dutch astronomer and mathematician Willebrord Snellius (1580-1626).

Willehalm m Medieval German, Literature
Variant of Willehelm.... [more]

Willelm m Anglo-Saxon
Old English form of William, derived from the Old English elements willa "will, desire" and helm "helmet, protection".

Willford m English (Rare)
Variant of Wilford.

Williard m English
Variant of Willard.

Willibrord m Anglo-Saxon, History (Ecclesiastical), Dutch, German (Rare)
Derived from the Old English elements willa meaning "will, desire" and brord meaning "prick, point" as well as "spearhead" and "blade, lance, javelin".... [more]

Willibrordus m Anglo-Saxon (Latinized), Dutch, Indonesian (Rare)
Latinized form of Willibrord. A known bearer of this name was the Indonesian dramatist and poet Willibrordus S. Rendra (1935-2009).

Williemae f English (American), African American
Combination of Willie and Mae.

Willina f Dutch (Rare), English (Rare)
Variant of Willine.

Willine f Dutch (Rare), English (Rare)
Dutch and English cognate of Guillaumine or Guillemine. Also compare Willette.

Williot m Swedish (Modern, Rare)
Probably a blend of any name starting with the Germanic element wil (like William or Vilgot), and Elliot

Willkit m German (Rare, Archaic)
A dithematic name formed from the Germanic name element willo "will, desire" and an unknown second part.

Willm m East Frisian, Low German
Variant spelling of Wilm.

Willman m & f English (American, Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Willman.

Willodean f American (South, Archaic)

Willona f American (South, Rare), Popular Culture
Variant of Wilona. Willona Woods is a character from the 1970s TV show 'Good Times'.

Wills m English

Willum m Danish (Rare), Norwegian, Swedish, Icelandic, Scots
Variant of Vilhelm or William.

Wilm m East Frisian, Low German
East Frisian and Low German short form of Wilhelm.

Wilmadeene f Popular Culture (Modern)
A combination of Wilma and Dean. Wilma Dean "Deanie" Loomis is a main character of the 1961 movie Splendor in the Grass... [more]

Wilmarys f Spanish (Caribbean)
Either a combination of names beginning with Wil-, like William or Wilfredo, and -mar, from names beginning in that pattern, e.g. María, or Wilmar suffixed with -ys (compare Wilmary and Wilmarie).

Wilræd m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements willa "will, desire" and ræd "advice, counsel, wisdom".

Wimol f & m Thai
Alternate transcription of Wimon.

Wimolrat f Thai
Alternate transcription of Wimonrat.

Wimolwan f Thai
Alternate transcription of Wimonwan.

Wimon f & m Thai
Means "chaste, pure, clean" in Thai.

Wimonrat f Thai
From Thai วิมล (wimon) meaning "chaste, pure, clean" and รัตน์ (rat) meaning "gem, jewel".

Wimonsak m Thai
From Thai วิมล (wimon) meaning "chaste, pure, clean" and ศักดิ์ (sak) meaning "power, honour".