PantainetosmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from Greek παντός (pantos), which is the genitive singular of Greek πᾶς (pas) meaning "all, every, each". The second element is derived from the Greek adjective αἰνετός (ainetos) meaning "praiseworthy"... [more]
PantainosmAncient Greek The first element of this name is derived from Greek παντός (pantos), which is the genitive singular of Greek πᾶς (pas) meaning "all, every, each". The second element is derived from the Greek noun αἴνη (aine) meaning "praise, fame" (see Aeneas).
PantalaimonmLiterature Form of Panteleimon used by Philip Pullman in his series of children's fantasy novels 'His Dark Materials' (1995-2000). Lyra's dæmon, Pantalaimon appears in the 2007 film adaption of the first book, 'The Golden Compass'.
ParthenopaiosmGreek Mythology The first element of this name is derived from Greek παρθένος (parthenos) meaning "maiden, girl, virgin". The second element is probably derived from Greek παῖς (pais) "child", which would give the name as a whole the meaning of "child of a virgin"... [more]
PedaiahmBiblical Means "redemption of Yahweh" or "he upgrades to the standard of Yahweh." The name of several men in the Bible, including a Levite in the time of Nehemiah... [more]
PemsaismAncient Egyptian (Hellenized) From Egyptian pȝ-msḥ meaning "the crocodile", derived from the masculine prefix pȝ "the aforementioned; the; he of" combined with mzḥ "crocodile".
PháimVietnamese From Sino-Vietnamese 湃 (phái) meaning "surge, powerful".
PhaiafGreek Mythology Means "dusky" or "grey" in Greek, from φαιός (phaios). This is the name of the Crommyonian Sow, a mythological pig slain by Theseus. Some versions of the story say that this was the name of the old woman who owned the sow, which was named after her... [more]
PhaiaxmAncient Greek, Greek Mythology Derived from the Greek noun Φαίαξ (Phaiax) meaning "Phaeacian". A Phaeacian was an inhabitant of Phaeacia, a region in Greek mythology.... [more]
PhaidimosmAncient Greek, Greek Mythology Derived from Greek φαίδιμος (phaidimos) meaning "shining, radiant, glistening". This was the name of several characters in Greek legend, including a king of Sidon mentioned in the 'Odyssey'... [more]
PhaidonmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek noun φάος (phaos) meaning "light", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb φαίνω (phaino) meaning "to shine" as well as "to show, to appear". Also compare the related names Phaedra and Pasiphaë.... [more]
PhaidymefOld Persian (Hellenized) Hellenized form of an unidentified Old Persian name. According to Herodotus this was borne by the daughter of Otanes who in turn married Сambyses, False Smerdis (real name: Gaumata) and Darius.
Phaikhamm & fLao Possibly from Lao ໄພ (phai) meaning "forest", "ripple", or "whisper" and ຄຳ (kham) meaning "gold".
PhainefHistory (Ecclesiastical) Probably related to Phaenna, or perhaps from Greek φανης (phanes) meaning "appearing". A notable bearer was Saint Phaine of Ancyra, a 3rd-century Christian martyr... [more]
PhainipposmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek verb φαίνω (phaino) meaning "to shine" as well as "to show, to appear" combined with the Greek noun ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse".
PhainonmGreek Mythology The name of a mythological celestial deity, the god of either Saturn or the planet Jupiter. The name is ultimately derived from the root φαινω (phaino) meaning "shining".
Phairatm & fThai From Thai ไพ (phai) referring to an old coin equivalent to 1/32 Thai baht and รัตน์ (rat) meaning "gem, jewel".
Phairof & mThai Means "pleasant, sweet, melodious" in Thai.
Phairohf & mThai Means "melodious, pleasant-sounding" in Thai.
PhonchaimThai From Thai พร (phon) meaning "blessing" or พล (phon) meaning "force, strength, power" and ชัย (chai) meaning "victory".
Phraiwanm & fThai From Thai ไพรวัน (phraiwan) meaning "forest, woods" or from ไพร (phrai) meaning "forest, jungle" and วัลย์ (wan) meaning "climbing plant, creeper, vine".
PhumichaimThai (Rare) From Thai ภูมิ (phumi) meaning "land, earth" and ชัย (chai) meaning "victory".
PišaišapḫimHurrian Mythology, Hittite Mythology Means "he of Mount Pišaiša". Name borne by a Hurrian mountain god also worshipped as part of the Hittite and Ugaritic pantheons. He is recorded as receiving offerings alongside the goddesses Šuwala, Šauška, and Ninegal... [more]
PiyachaimThai From Thai ปิย (piya) meaning "dear, beloved" and ชัย (chai) meaning "victory".
PlairadieumHaitian Creole Derived from French plaira, the third person singular future tense of plaire "to please" and dieu "god", this name has the intended meaning of "(he) will please God".
PlaisancefMedieval French This name means "pleasant" in Old French (See Pleasance). Notable bearers are Plaisance of Gibelet (died 1217), Princess of Antioch and Plaisance of Antioch (1235/1236 or ca... [more]
PlataiafGreek Mythology Derived from Greek πλατύς (platys) meaning "broad, wide, flat". This was the name of a daughter of the river god Asopus and nymph Metope, after whom an eponymous city-state in Boeotia was supposedly named.
PolyainosmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek adjective πολύαινος (polyainos) meaning "much-praised". It consists of the Greek adjective πολύς (polys) meaning "many" as well as "much" combined with the Greek noun αἴνη (aine) meaning "praise, fame" (see Aeneas).
Pōmaikaʻif & mHawaiian (Rare) From the word meaning "good fortune, blessing, profit, prosperity."
PrairiefAmerican (Rare) From the English word for a flat treeless grassland, taken from French prairie "meadow". This was used by Thomas Pynchon for a character in his novel 'Vineland' (1990).
Praise-GodmEnglish (Puritan) From the English phrase praise God, referring to giving God glory. A known bearer was Praise-God Barebone (or Barbon; c. 1598-1679), an English preacher and Fifth Monarchist after whom Barebone's Parliament of 1653 was named... [more]
PraisthelfSouth African (Rare) The name comes from the the phrase Praise the Lord. Some of the letters from the pharse are removed to turn it into a name.
PrydainmWelsh Mythology From the word “Prydain” Meaning Britain, this was one of the mythological kings of Britannia, sometimes considered the founder of Britain
QaiammMandaean Means "constant" in Mandaic, or otherwise from the Mandaic qaiamta meaning meeting "dedication, prayer of dedication, offering up, raising up".
QamaitsfNew World Mythology Etymology unknown. This was the name of a Nuxalk warrior goddess associated with death, beginnings, creation, earthquakes, forest fires, and sickness.
QiaifChinese From the Chinese 琦 (qí) meaning "gem, precious stone" and 瑷 (ài) meaning "fine quality jade".
QianaifChinese From the Chinese 千 (qiān) meaning "thousand, many, very" and 爱 (ài) meaning "love".
QiaoaifChinese From the Chinese 乔 (qiáo) meaning "tall, lofty, proud" and 爱 (ài) meaning "love".
Qiaochaif & mChinese From the Chinese 俏 (qiào) meaning "like, similar, resemble" and 侪 (chái) meaning "company, companion, together".
QinaifChinese From the Chinese 钦 (qīn) meaning "respect, admire" and 瑷 (ài) meaning "fine quality jade".
QingaifChinese From the Chinese 清 (qīng) meaning "clear, pure, clean" or 庆 (qìng) meaning "congratulate, celebrate" and 爱 (ài) meaning "love".
Qinghaif & mChinese From the Chinese 晴 (qíng) meaning "fine weather" and 海 (hǎi) meaning "sea, ocean".
QingtaimChinese From Chinese 晴 (qíng) meaning "clear weather, sunny", 清 (qīng) meaning "clear; clean", 情 (qíng) meaning "feeling, emotion, love, affection, sentiment", 輕 (qīng) meaning "gentle, soft; light", or 青 (qīng) meaning "blue, green; young" combined with 太 (tài) meaning "big, thick"... [more]
QrainglaiefArthurian Cycle Meaning unknown. She is an Irish queen that is featured in Chretien de Troyes' Les Merveilles de Rigomer.
Qudaibergenm & fKazakh Kazakh word that translates to "God-given". Derived from the Kazakh word quda/quday, meaning "God" (ultimately derived from Persian khuda meaning "God" as well) and the Kazakh word bergen meaning "brought by".
QuraisymIndonesian, Muslim Possibly derived from the Quraysh tribe. The Quraysh were a powerful merchant tribe that controlled Mecca and its Ka'aba and that according to tradition descended from Ishmael... [more]
RadagaisusmGothic Radagaisus (died 23 August 406) was a Gothic king who led an invasion of Roman Italy in late 405 and the first half of 406. A committed Pagan, Radagaisus evidently planned to sacrifice the Senators of the Christian Roman Empire to the gods and to burn Rome to the ground... [more]
RaddaimBiblical, Hebrew Possibly from Hebrew רָדָה (radah) meaning "to beat down" or "to spread out". This name belonged to the fifth son of Jesse (according to 2 Chronicles 2:14).
RadhaidfGermanic Derived from Old High German rât "counsel" combined with haidu "figure, person" (see Adelaide).
RaímPortuguese (Brazilian) A famous bearer is Raí Souza Vieira de Oliveira, commonly known as just Raí, is a Brazilian retired footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.
RaianmJapanese From Japanese 来 (rai) meaning "to come" or 來 (rai) meaning "come" combined with 庵 (an) meaning "hermitage; retreat" or 杏 (an) meaning "apricot". Other kanji combinations are possible.... [more]
RaifmArabic Arabic name derived from رائف (rayif) "compassionate, kind". It usually given in reference to the Koranic surah and verse al-Hajj 22:65, "God is most compassionate and most merciful to mankind."... [more]
RaigardasmLithuanian Derived from Raigardo slėnis meaning "Raigardas Valley", which refers to a valley that is located near the spa town of Druskininkai in southern Lithuania. The name of the valley refers to the town of Raigardas that, according to pagan legend, once stood in the valley... [more]
RaigomEstonian 20th-century coinage of uncertain origin and meaning. Theories include a variant of Raido.
Raihanm & fBengali, Malay, Indonesian Derived from Arabic ريحان (rayhan) meaning "basil" (see Rayhana). It is used as a unisex name in Bangladesh and Malaysia (more commonly masculine in the former and primarily feminine in the latter) while it is only masculine in Indonesia.
RaikafJapanese From Japanese 雷 (rai) meaning "thunder" combined with 華 (ka) or 花 (ka) both meaning "flower". Other kanji combinations are possible. ... [more]
RaikamPersian In old persian language and Zoroastrian culture and Gilaki dialects, Raika was the title of boys who assisted the persian prince (the kings sons) throughout the day, during parades and other daily occasions... [more]
RaikimJapanese From Japanese 来 (rai) meaning "to come" or 雷 (rai) meaning "thunder (the sound), lightning, a thunderbolt" combined with 喜 (ki) meaning "rejoice", 希 (ki) meaning "hope", 輝 (ki) meaning "brightness", 樹 (ki) meaning "tree" or 己 (ki) meaning "I (male)"... [more]
RaikichimJapanese From Japanese 来 (rai) meaning "to come" or 頼 (rai) meaning "rely, depend on" combined with 吉 (kichi) meaning "good luck". Other kanji combinations are also possible.
RaikikofJapanese From Japanese 蕾 (rai) meaning "buds, unopened flowers", 希 (ki) meaning "hope" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Ra-imfKorean (Modern, Rare) Ra-im (surname is Gil) is one of the main characters of well-known South-Korean drama, Secret Garden. The character is played by famous actress, Ha Ji-won.
Raimuf & mJapanese (Modern) This name combines 来 (tai, rai, kita.su, ku.ru) meaning "become, cause, come, due, next", 來 (tai, rai, kita.su, ku.ru) which has the same meaning as the first one or 頼 (rai, tano.mu, tano.moshii, tayo.ru) meaning "request, trust" with 夢 (bou, mu, yume) meaning "dream, illusion, vision."... [more]