AdamanteiafGreek Mythology (?) Apparently derived from Greek ἀδάμαντος (adamantos) meaning "unbreakable, inflexible". The 1st-century BC Roman writer Hyginus called the nymph Amaltheia by this name in his Fabulae (139).
AdamantinefFrench, English Means "of unyielding quality" or "diamond like". From the Latin adamantinus meaning 'incorruptible, inflexible', itself from the Greek adamantinos (ἀδαμάντινος) of the same meaning, with the Greek or Latin suffix of -ine meaning 'like', 'made of', or 'of the nature of'... [more]
AdamantinifGreek, History (Ecclesiastical) Feminine derivative of Adamantios. This was the name of a Thracian saint, also known as Adamantia, who was martyred during the persecutions of the Roman emperor Diocletian in the early 4th century.
AdamantiusmAncient Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Adamantios. This was borne by the 3rd-century Christian theologian Origenes Adamantius, who acquired the nickname because of his "character of steel", evidenced by severe ascetic practices (allegedly including self-castration based on a literal reading of Matthew 19:12 - "There are eunuchs who have made themselves eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven").
AdamastormLiterature, Portuguese (Rare) Derived from Greek ἀδάμαστος (adamastos) meaning "untamed" or "untameable" (also see Adamastos). The giant Adamastor is a personification of the Cape of Good Hope in the 16th-century Portuguese poet Luís de Camões' epic work Os Lusíadas (The Lusiads)... [more]
AdamastosmGreek Mythology Means "untamed" in Greek. This was an epithet of Hades. In Greek legend Adamastus of Ithaca was the father of Achaemenides, Odysseus' companion.
AdammafHurrian Mythology, Semitic Mythology Etymology uncertain, possibly deriving from the Eblaite element ʾdm ("blood, red"). Name borne by a goddess of the Eblaite pantheon who was later incorporated into the Hurrian pantheon.
AdebimpefYoruba Means "the crown is complete" in Yoruba.
AdedamolamYoruba Means "my crown mixed with blessing" in Yoruba.
Adegbamigbem & fYoruba Means "the crown did not forget me” in Yoruba.
Adegbemibum & fYoruba Means "the crown did not insult me” in Yoruba.
AdeimantusmAncient Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Greek Ἀδείμαντος (Adeimantos) meaning "fearless, dauntless", ultimately derived from ἀ (a), a negative prefix, and the verb δειμαίνω (deimaino) meaning "to be frightened"... [more]
Adekanmim & fYoruba Means "the crown is now my turn" from Yoruba adé meaning "crown", kàn meaning "to touch, to concern" and mi meaning "me, my".
AdelelmmAnglo-Norman Medieval name recorded in Domesday Book (1086), probably from the continental Germanic name Adalhelm. (The Old English cognate Æðelhelm or Æthelhelm had become reduced to Æthelm by circa 940, making it a less likely source.)
AdelelmusmGermanic (Latinized) Variant of Adelhelmus, which is the latinized form of Adelhelm. Also compare Adalhelmus. This name was borne by two saints, namely Adelelmus of Burgos (died around 1100 AD) and Adelelmus of Flanders (died in 1152 AD).
AdilmafPortuguese (Brazilian) This name is probably a short form of Adilmara. But in other words, you could also say that this name is a (Brazilian) variant form of Adelma.
AdityawarmanmHistory, Indonesian (Rare) Derived from Sanskrit आदित्यवर्मन् (adityavarman) meaning "protection of Aditya" or "protection of the sun", from the name of the Hindu god Aditya combined with Sanskrit वर्मन् (varman) meaning "armour, protection, shield"... [more]
AdmathamBiblical Means "a cloud of death" or "a mortal vapor" according to Hitchcock's Dictionary of Biblical Names. One of the seven princes of Persia in the book of Esther.
AdmirafBosnian, Slovene Feminine form of Admir. A known bearer of this name was the Bosniak woman Admira Ismić (1968-1993), who was killed by snipers when she and her Serbian boyfriend Boško Brkić (1968-1993) were trying to cross a bridge in Sarajevo... [more]
AdmiralmAmerican (Rare), Medieval English From the English word admiral meaning "a commander of a fleet or naval squadron, or a naval officer of very high rank".
AdmonmAncient Hebrew it belongs to a tana תנא (tana, a rabbinical sage whose views were recorded in the Mishnah) דיין (dayan) (a judge in religious court)... [more]
AdomnánmOld Irish, History (Ecclesiastical) Old Irish diminutive of Adam. Saint Adomnán was the ninth abbot of Iona Abbey, considered one of the most significant churchmen and intellectuals of the seventh century.
AechmagorasmGreek Mythology (Latinized) Latinized form of Greek Αἰχμαγόρας (Aichmagoras), from the elements αἰχμή (aichme) meaning "point of a spear" and ἀγορά (agora) meaning "assembly, marketplace"... [more]
AemmafLiterature Created by author George R. R. Martin for a character in his series "A Song of Ice and Fire". It is possibly derived from Emma. In the series, Aemma Arryn is the mother of Rhaenyra Targaryen, a claimant to the throne of Westeros.
AemonmLiterature, Popular Culture Possibly derived from Amon. This is the name of a character in George R. R. Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series, as well as the TV show based on the books 'Game of Thrones'.
AemondmLiterature Created by author George R. R. Martin for a character in his series "A Song of Ice and Fire" and the television series "House of the Dragon". Prince Aemond is a member of House Targaryen. He is the second son of King Viserys I Targaryen by his second wife, Queen Alicent Hightower, and the younger brother of King Aegon II Targaryen.
AenesidemusmAncient Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Ainesidemos. Known bearers of this name include the ancient Greek philosopher Aenesidemus (1st century BC) and a tyrant of Leontini (5th century BC).
Aeng-rimfKorean (Rare) From Sino-Korean 櫻 meaning "cherry blossom" (aeng) and 林 meaning "forest, grove" (rim). This name can be spelled as Cheririn in Japanese.
Ae-oyna-kamuymFar Eastern Mythology A Kamuy (god or spirit) in Ainu mythology. Described as a man encircled by smoke and flame, under which he wears a coat of bark, he is said to have taught humans domestic skills, earning him the moniker Aynurakkur ("father of humanity").
ÆscmannmAnglo-Saxon Probably originally a byname from Old English æscmann "sailor, pirate", i.e. one who sailed in an ash-wood boat, from the elements æsc "ash tree", sometimes referring to a kind of light ship, and mann "person, man".
ÆscmundmAnglo-Saxon Derived from the Old English elements æsc "ash tree, spear" and mund "protection".
Ae-shimfKorean From Sino-Korean 愛 (ae) meaning "love, affection" and 沈 (sim) meaning "sink, submerge, addicted to". Other hanja combinations are possible.
Agalmatism & fAncient Greek Derived from Greek ἄγαλμα (agalma) meaning "honour, glory, pride, delight" or "a statue, a bust".
AğaməlimAzerbaijani (Rare) Means "my master is (Imam) Ali", from Azerbaijani ağa meaning "lord, master", the Turkic possessive suffix -m, and the name Əli. Also see Ağamalı.
AğamalımAzerbaijani (Rare) Means "my master is Ali", from Azerbaijani ağa meaning "lord, master", first person possesive suffix -m, and the name Ali 1... [more]
AgamedefGreek Mythology Means "very cunning", derived from Greek ἄγαν (agan) meaning "very much" and μήδεα (medea) meaning "plans, counsel, cunning"... [more]
AgasidamosmAncient Greek Derived from Greek ἀγαστός (agastos) meaning "admirable" and δᾶμος (damos) meaning "the people", a Doric Greek variant of δῆμος (demos).
AgasimenesmAncient Greek Possibly derived from Greek ἀγαστός (agastos) meaning "admirable" and either μένος (menos) meaning "mind, strength, courage" or μένω (meno) meaning "to stay, wait, remain".
AgathemerisfAncient Greek Possibly derived from Greek ἀγαθὸς (agathos) "good, noble" and ἥμερος (hemeros) "civilized, gentle".
AgathomenesmAncient Greek Derived from Greek ἀγαθός (agathos) meaning "good" and an uncertain second element; possibly μένος (menos) meaning "mind, strength, courage" or μένω (meno) meaning "to stay, wait, remain".
AgathomorosmAncient Greek Derived from Greek ἀγαθὸς (agathos) meaning "good" and μόρος (moros) meaning "fate, destiny; doom".
AgathonymosmAncient Greek Means "of good name, of honourable name", derived from Greek ἀγαθός (agathos) meaning "good" and ὄνυμα (onyma) meaning "name".
AgemomYoruba Mythology, Yoruba (Rare) In Yoruba mythology, Agemo is a chameleon who is the messenger of the gods. He is the main deity of the Ijebu people, as he is believed to protect children and safeguard the future of Ijebu people through his blessing.
AgilmundmGermanic Derived from the Germanic element agil (which is an extended form of ag - see Agmund and also Egil) combined with Old High German mund "protection."
AglaomachosmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαός (aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun μάχη (mache) meaning "battle".
AglaophemefGreek Mythology Derived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαόφημος (aglaophemos) meaning "of splendid fame", which consists of the Greek adjective ἀγλαός (aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see Aglaos) combined with the Greek noun φήμη (pheme) meaning "prophetic saying" as well as "rumour" and "(good) report, repute, fame".... [more]
AglaotimosmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαότιμος (aglaotimos) meaning "splendidly honoured", which consists of the Greek adjective ἀγλαός (aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see Aglaos) combined with the Greek verb τιμάω (timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem, to revere".... [more]
AgmundmGermanic, Medieval Scandinavian, Norwegian (Rare) Form of Agmundr. The first element of this name is derived from ag, an uncertain element for which a few possible origins exist. The accepted explanation is that it comes from Proto-Germanic *agjo, which means "sharp, pointed." Because of that, it also means "edge", as in the sharp cutting side of a sword - which is why the meaning of the element has ultimately come to be "sword"... [more]
Ahamefunam & fIgbo Means "may my name not be lost" in Igbo.
AhatmilkufAncient Near Eastern Possibly means "sister of the king" in Amorite. Name borne by a princess of Amurru (fl. 1265 BCE), who would go on to become queen of Ugarit (modern day Ras Shamna in Northern Syria) as the wife of King Niqmepa.
AhbrahoammMormon An Egyptian derivative of Abraham, according to a book on the language, written by Joseph Smith.
AhbroammMormon An Egyptian variation of Abram 1 according to Joseph Smith. It is defined as "father of the faithful".
Ah'emmAncient Hebrew Means "(maternal) uncle" in ancient Hebrew. (compare Ahab). This name is derived from the combination of the elements אח (ah') "brother" and אם (em) "mother"
AhikammBiblical, Biblical Hebrew Means "my brother has risen, raised brother" in Hebrew, derived from אָח (ʾaḥ) meaning "brother" and קוּם (qum) meaning "to raise" This is the of a consult in the Bible.
AhimsafSanskrit From Sanskrit अहिंसा ahiṃsā "non-violence, harmlessness".
AhirammBiblical Means "brother of craft" or "my brother is exalted" in Hebrew. In the Bible, he is a son of Benjamin.
AhisamachmBiblical Means "brother of support" or "my brother supports", derived from the Hebrew noun אָח (ʾaḥ) meaning "brother" (combined with the letter י (i) "my", thus "my brother" or "brother of") and the verb סמך (samak) "to support, to uphold"... [more]
AhmedjanmKazakh Combination of the Islamic name Ahmed and the Kazakh word jan, meaning "soul" (of Persian origin). Kazakh variant spelling of Akhmetzhan.