AbaskantosmLate Greek Derived from the Greek adjective ἀβάσκαντος (abaskantos) meaning "protected against enchantments, free from harm", which consists of the Greek negative prefix ἀ (a) and the Greek verb βασκαίνω (baskaino) meaning "to bewitch, to cast an evil spell upon".
AberycusgentylismObscure Aberycusgentylis Balthropp, baptized 25 January 1648 in Iver, Buckinghamshire, England, was named in honour of the Italian-born Oxford professor and jurist AlbericoGentili (1552-1608) via the Latinized form of his name: AlbericusGentilis.
AcanthisfGreek Mythology (Latinized), Literature Latinized form of Greek Ἀκανθίς (Akanthis), which was the name of a type of finch, known as thistle finch in English, literally meaning "prickly" from Greek ἄκανθα (akantha) "thorn, prickle, thistle" (compare Acantha, Acanthus)... [more]
AcanthusmGreek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Greek Άκανθος (Akanthos), which is derived from Greek ακανθος (akanthos), the name of a plant with large spiny leaves. The plant ultimately derives its name from Greek ακη (ake) "thorn, point" and Greek ἄνθος (anthos) "flower, blossom"... [more]
AchintyamBengali From Sanskrit अचिन्त्य (acintya) meaning "unthinkable, inconceivable, incomprehensible", derived from the negative prefix अ (a) combined with चिन्त्य (cintya) meaning "considered, thought over, conceived, comprehended".
AcintyamIndonesian Mythology Derived from Sanskrit अचिन्त्य (achintya) meaning "incomprehensible, inconceivable". This is the name of the supreme god in Balinese Hinduism, sometimes called Sang Hyang Widhi or Sang Hyang Tunggal... [more]
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").
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]
AdiantefGreek Mythology Possibly derived from Greek ἀδίαντον (adianton) meaning "maidenhair" (a plant, species Adiantum capillus-veneris) or ἀδίαντος (adiantos) meaning "unwetted, not bathed in sweat", from the negative prefix ἀ (a) and the verb διαίνω (diaino) "to wet, to moisten"... [more]
AdiantunnosmGaulish Name of the lover of the owner of a gold ring discovered in Thiaucourt.
AgaphantosmAncient Greek Possibly derived from Greek ἄγαν (agan) meaning "very, much" and φαντός (phantos) meaning "visible" (see phanes).
AgintrudfGermanic Derived from the Germanic element agin (which is an extended form of ag - see Agmund) combined with þruþ "strength."
AglaophantosmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek adjective ἀγλαός (aglaos) meaning "splendid, shining, bright" (see Aglaos) combined with the Greek adjective φαντός (phantos) meaning "visible", which is ultimately derived from the Greek verb φαντάζω (phantazo) meaning "to make visible".
AlcántarafSpanish (Mexican, Rare) Given in honour of the 16th-century Spanish saint and mystic Peter of Alcántara (1499-1562). The place name Alcántara is itself from Arabic القنطرة (al-Qanṭarah) meaning "the bridge".
AlgintasmLithuanian Means "to defend everything", derived from Lithuanian al meaning "everything, every last one" combined with Lithuanian ginti meaning "to defend, to protect".
AlicentfLiterature Created by author George R. R. Martin for a character in his series of fantasy novels A Song of Ice and Fire and the television adaptation House of the Dragon (2022-). In the series, Alicent Hightower is the daughter of Otto Hightower, the Hand of the King, and the second wife of King Viserys I Targaryen... [more]
AlmintasmLithuanian The first element of this name is derived from Lithuanian al meaning "everything, every last one". The second element is derived from the Lithuanian noun mintis meaning "thought", which is related to the Lithuanian verb minti meaning "to remember, to recall".
Al-muntasirmArabic Derived from Arabic منتصر (muntasir) meaning "victor". This is part of the title المنتصر بالله (al-Muntasir bi-llah) meaning "He who triumphs in God", which was the regional title of Abu Ja'far Muhammad, an Abbasid Caliph in Baghdad.
Altantogosf & mMongolian Means "golden peacock, golden peafowl" in Mongolian, from алтан (altan) meaning "golden" and тогос (togos) meaning "peacock, peafowl"
AltantsatsralfMongolian Means "golden light beam" in Mongolian, from алтан (altan) meaning "golden" and цацрал (tsatsral) meaning "radiation, light beam".
Altantsogm & fMongolian Means "golden splendour" or "golden embers" in Mongolian, from алтан (altan) meaning "golden" and цог (tsog) meaning "embers, glowing coals" or "splendour, glory".
Altantugm & fMongolian (Rare) Means "golden flag" in Mongolian, from алтан (altan) meaning "golden" and туг (tug) meaning "flag, banner, tuft".
Altantülkhüürm & fMongolian Means "golden key" in Mongolian, from алтан (altan) meaning "golden" and түлхүүр (tülkhüür) meaning "key".
AltantungalagfMongolian From Mongolian алтан (altan) meaning "golden" and тунгалаг (tungalag) meaning "serenity, clarity" or "clear, unclouded, transparent".
AltantuyaafMongolian Means "golden ray" in Mongolian, from алтан (altan) meaning "golden" and туяа (tuyaa) meaning "ray, beam (of light)".
AmalaswinthafGermanic, Dutch, History Derived from the Germanic elements amal "work" and Gothic svinths (swind in Old High German) "strength." This name was borne by a daughter of Theodoric the Great, who became queen of the Ostrogoths after his death in 526 AD.
AmantiafAlbanian Derived from the name of the city of Amantia, an ancient city and the main settlement of the Amantes, located in a transboundary region between Epirus and southern Illyria in classical antiquity.
AmantinefFrench (Archaic) Feminine form of Amant. This was the name of a French novelist, Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin, who wrote under the pseudonym George Sand.
AmanturmKazakh, Kyrgyz From Kazakh аман (aman) meaning "healthy, prosperous, safe, sound" and Kazakh тұру (turu) meaning "to rise, to stand"
AmarantfDutch Amarant is a Dutch girl's name. The name comes from the Greek word Amarantos which means "unfading beauty".... [more]
AmaranthfEnglish From the name of the amaranth flower, which is derived from Greek αμαραντος (amarantos) meaning "unfading".
AmarantomSpanish (Rare), Italian (Rare, ?) Spanish and Italian form of Amarantus. In other words, this is the masculine form of Amaranta. The 3rd-century Christian saint Amaranthus, who was martyred at Vieux near Albi in the south of France, is known by this name in Spanish.
AmathauntafNear Eastern Mythology In Sumerian mythology she is the goddess of the ocean, possibly related to Poseidon. She was also worshipped by Sumerian immigrants in Egypt which lead to some believing her to be an Egyptian goddess... [more]
AmgalantörmMongolian Means "peaceful power" in Mongolian, from амгалан (amgalan) meaning "peace, calm" and төр (tör) meaning "state, government" or "power, authority".
AmintormTheatre Variant of Amyntor. This was used by Beaumont and Fletcher for the hero of their play 'The Maid's Tragedy' (ca. 1608-11) and later by Isaac Bickerstaffe for a character in his comic opera 'Daphne and Amintor' (1765).
AmyntormAncient Greek, Greek Mythology From Greek ἀμύντωρ (amyntôr) meaning "defender, protector", which is a derivative of ἀμύνω (amynô) "to keep off, defend oneself". (Compare Amyntas.) This name belonged to several characters in Greek mythology... [more]
AnantachaimThai From Thai อนันต (ananta) meaning "boundless, infinite, endless" and ชัย (chai) meaning "victory".
AnantacharitramBuddhism Means "boundless practice" from Sanskrit अनन्त (ananta) meaning "infinite, endless" and चारित्र (caritra) meaning "conduct, behaviour, practice"... [more]
AnantasakmThai From Thai อนันต (ananta) meaning "boundless, infinite, endless" and ศักดิ์ (sak) meaning "power".
AnantawikramottunggadewamHistory Derived from Sanskrit अनन्तविक्रमतुङ्गदेव (anantavikramatungadeva) meaning "infinite valor of the high god". This is part of Airlangga's regnal name, as well as that of his uncle, Dharmawangsa.
AntabogamIndonesian Mythology Derived from Sanskrit अनन्त (ananta) meaning "infinite, endless" and भोग (bhoga) meaning "food, enjoyment, wealth". In Javanese and Balinese mythology this is the name of a snake deity who created the world.
AntaeusmGreek Mythology (Latinized) Latinized form of Greek Ἀνταῖος (Antaios), which is derived from Greek ἀνταῖος (antaios) meaning "(right) opposite, opposed to, set over against". In turn, it is ultimately derived from the Greek verb ἀντάω (antaō) meaning "to come opposite (to), to meet face to face, to meet (with)"... [more]
AntainemIrish Possibly meaning "flower" and deriving from the Greek ἄνθος (anthos).
AntalkidasmAncient Greek Means "son of Antalkes" in Greek, derived from the name Antalkes combined with ίδας (idas), which is the Aeolic and Doric Greek form of the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).... [more]
AntandrefGreek Mythology In Greek Mythology, Antandre was an Amazonian warrior. She was one of Penthesilea's twelve companions at Troy. Her name means, "She Who Precedes Men".
AntandrosmAncient Greek Derived from the Greek adjective ἄντανδρος (antandros) meaning "instead of a man, as a substitute", which consists of Greek ἀντί (anti) meaning "against, opposed, compared to, like" and ἀνδρός (andros) meaning "of a man".... [more]
AntarammArmenian From the Armenian word անթառամ (antʿaṙam) meaning "unfading, brilliant, everlasting, doesn't wilt". This is the Armenian version of Amaranth.
AntarcticafEnglish The name Antarctica is the romanised version of the Greek compound word ἀνταρκτική (antarktiké), feminine of ἀνταρκτικός (antarktikós), meaning "opposite to the Arctic ", "opposite to the north".
AntaurafGreek Mythology Perhaps derived from Greek ἀντί (anti) meaning "against, opposed, compared to, like" and αὔρα (aura) meaning "breeze"... [more]
AnteiafGreek Mythology According to Homer and other early writers, this was the name of the consort of Proetus. The tragic poets gave the name of the consort of Proetus as Stheneboea.
AntenormAncient Greek, Greek Mythology, Galician Derived from the Greek noun ἀντήνωρ (antenor) meaning "instead of a man", which consists of Greek ἀντί (anti) meaning "against" as well as "instead of" and "compared to, like" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".... [more]
AntevortafRoman Mythology, Astronomy Meaning uncertain. This was another name for the goddess Prorsa. It is also an alternative name for Gamma Virginis, a binary star system in the constellation of Virgo.
AnthefGreek Mythology Feminine given name from Greek Mythology which means "bloom". Anthe was one of the Alkyonides, nymphs of fair weather. After the death of their father at the hands of Herakles, they threw themselves into the sea in their grief and were transformed into kingfishers.
Anthemm & fEnglish (Modern) From the English word anthem, "a rousing or uplifting song", ultimately from the Greek ἀντίφωνα (antíphōna), a call and response style of singing.
AnthemionmGreek Mythology Means "small flower", derived from Greek ἄνθεμον (anthemon) meaning "flower" combined with the Greek diminutive suffix -ιων (-ion). The former is ultimately derived from Greek ανθος (anthos) meaning "flower, blossom"... [more]
AntheusmGreek Mythology Derived from Greek ἀνθέω (antheō) meaning "to blossom, to bloom", which is related to Greek ανθος (anthos) meaning "flower, blossom". In order words, this name is virtually the masculine form of Antheia (see Anthea)... [more]
AnthiafHistory (Ecclesiastical), Literature Possibly a variant of Anthea. This name was borne by a 2nd-century Illyrian saint who was martyred with her son Eleutherius during the persecutions of the Roman emperor Hadrian... [more]
AnthikafThai Means "evening, dusk" in Thai, of Sanskrit origin.
Anthimm & fIndian (Rare) Meaning uncertain. It could perhaps come from the Greek name Anthimos, but I don't know how likely it generally is for Greek names to be used in India.
AnthimosmLate Greek Derived from the Greek adjective ἄνθιμος (anthimos) meaning "of flowers, like flowers, blooming, flowered". It is ultimately derived from the Greek noun ἄνθος (anthos) meaning "flower, blossom".
AnthipposmAncient Greek Derived from Greek ἄνθος (anthos) meaning "flower, blossom" combined with Greek ‘ιππος (hippos) meaning "horse".
AnthippusmAncient Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Anthippos. This was the name of an ancient Greek comic poet, of whom it is not (yet) certain whether he really existed.
AnthyllafGreek Mythology, Ancient Greek Possibly derived from Greek άνθος (anthos) meaning "blossom". Anthylla was a sacrificed victim of the Minotaur in Greek mythology.
AntialkesmAncient Greek Derived from Greek ἀντί (anti) meaning "against, compared to, like" combined with the Greek noun ἀλκή (alke) meaning "strength".
AntialkidasmAncient Greek Means "son of Antialkes" in Greek, derived from the name Antialkes combined with ίδας (idas), which is the Aeolic and Doric Greek form of the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).
AntianeirafGreek Mythology Derived from Greek ἀντιάνειρα (antianeira) meaning "a match for men", itself from ἀντί (anti) "against, compared to, like" and ἀνήρ (aner) "man"... [more]
AntibrotefGreek Mythology Means "equal to man", from Greek ἀντί (anti) meaning "against, compared to, like" combined with βροτός (brotos), a poetic term meaning "mortal man"... [more]
AnticlesmAncient Greek (Latinized) Latinized form of Antikles. A known bearer of this name was Anticles of Messenia, an ancient Greek athlete from the 8th century BC.