Ancient Submitted Names

These names were used in various ancient regions.
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Spoudandros m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun σπουδή (spoude) meaning "haste, speed" as well as "earnestness, diligence, zeal". It is ultimately derived from the Greek verb σπεύδω (speudo) meaning "to hasten" as well as "to urge on" and "to set going"... [more]
Spoudippos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun σπουδή (spoude) meaning "haste, speed" as well as "earnestness, diligence, zeal". It is ultimately derived from the Greek verb σπεύδω (speudo) meaning "to hasten" as well as "to urge on" and "to set going"... [more]
Squadka m Sanskrit (Rare, Expatriate)
Means "lord of snakes"
Sravanthi f Indian, Sanskrit, Hindi, Telugu
Means "continuous flowing water, a river stream" in Sanskrit. It is also used to refer to a type of herb that grows near rivers.
Sreenidhi f Hindi, Sanskrit
Variant transcription of Srinidhi.
Srinidhi f Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil
Means "receptacle of beauty" in Sanskrit, Hindi and Tamil.
Srit m Sanskrit, Indian, Bengali, Hinduism, Hindi
Name: Srit ( सृत)... [more]
Sruja f Sanskrit
"Created or creation."
Srut m Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Marathi
Name: Srut स्रुत... [more]
Stachys m Ancient Greek, Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Derived from the Greek noun στάχυς (stachys) meaning "a head of grain, an ear of corn" as well as "scion, progeny".... [more]
Stæinborg f Old Norse
Old Norse combination of stein "stone" and bjǫrg 'help, save, rescue'.
Stæinfríðr f Old Norse
Ancient Scandinavian with the combination of steinn "stone" and fríðr "beautiful, good, alive, peaceful, safe".
Stæinhildr f Old Norse
Derived from the Germanic name elements steinn "stone" and hildr "battle, fight".
Stæinkæll m Old Norse
Old Norse short form of Stæinkætill.
Stæinkætill m Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse steinn "stone" and ketill "cauldron hat", "helmet".
Stæinlaug f Old Norse
Old Norse combination of steinn "stone" and laug possibly meaning "betrothed woman".
Stafngrímr m Old Norse
Derived from the Germanic name elements stafn "stem (of a ship, prow or stern)" and grímr "person wearing a face mask".
Stanflæd f Anglo-Saxon
Derived from Old English stan 1 "stone, rock, gem" and flæd, possibly meaning "beauty".
Stanheard m Anglo-Saxon
Old English cognate of Germanic Steinhard, derived from the elements stan "stone" and heard "hard, firm, brave, hardy".
Stanwulf m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements stan 1 "stone" and wulf "wolf". Cognate to Germanic Steinulf and Old Norse Steinólfr.
Starcbert m Germanic
Derived from Anglo-Saxon starc "hard, firm, strong" (starh is the Old High German equivalent) and Old High German beraht "bright."
Starcfrid m Germanic
Derived from Anglo-Saxon starc "hard, firm, strong" (starh is the Old High German equivalent) and Old High German fridu "peace."
Starchard m Germanic
Derived from Anglo-Saxon starc "hard, firm, strong" (starh is the Old High German equivalent) and Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Starcman m Germanic
Derived from Anglo-Saxon starc "hard, firm, strong" (starh is the Old High German equivalent) and man "man."
Starcolf m Germanic
Variant spelling of Starculf.
Starcrad m Germanic
Derived from Anglo-Saxon starc "hard, firm, strong" (starh is the Old High German equivalent) and Old High German râd "counsel."
Starculf m Germanic
Derived from Anglo-Saxon starc "hard, firm, strong" (starh is the Old High German equivalent) and Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Stari m Old Norse
From Old Norse stari meaning "starling (bird)".
Starkaðr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from the Old Norse elements sterkr "stark, sturdy" and hǫð "battle" (cognate with Old High German hadu). This was the name of a hero in Norse legends.
Stasander m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Stasandros. This name was borne by Stasander of Cyprus (4th century BC), who was an officer in the service of Alexander the Great.
Stasandros m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun στάσις (stasis), which can mean "standing, placing, setting" as well as "a standing still"... [more]
Stasanor m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun στάσις (stasis), which can mean "standing, placing, setting" as well as "a standing still"... [more]
Stasikrates m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun στάσις (stasis), which can mean "standing, placing, setting" as well as "a standing still". It basically refers to a state of standing (still)... [more]
Stasinikos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek στάσις (stasis) meaning "standing, posture, position" and νίκη (nike) meaning "victory"... [more]
Stasippos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from the Greek noun στάσις (stasis), which can mean "standing, placing, setting" as well as "a standing still". It basically refers to a state of standing (still)... [more]
Stasippus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Stasippos. This name was borne by Stasippus of Tegea (4th century BC), who was the leader of the pro-Spartan oligarchs in Tegea.
Stateira f Old Persian (Hellenized), History
Allegedly means "creation of the stars", in which case it would be related to Persian sitareh "star". This was probably the usual name of Alexander the Great's second wife, a daughter of the Persian king Darius III, formally named Barsine... [more]
Statia f Ancient Roman
Feminine form of Statius.
Statilia f Ancient Roman
Feminine form of Statilius. A known bearer of this name was Statilia Messalina, the third wife of the Roman Emperor Nero.
Statilius m Ancient Roman
Roman nomen gentile which was derived from Statius. A known bearer of this name was Titus Statilius Taurus, a Roman general and two-time consul from the 1st century BC.
Statis m Ancient Oscan
An Oscan praenomen mostly used by the Samnites. Statius Gellius was a Samnite General. Later it was a Roman cognomen, and is attested by the Roman poets Publius Papinius Statius and Caecilius Statius.
Statius m Ancient Roman
Roman praenomen (which later also came to be used as a nomen gentile) of Oscan origin. The meaning is uncertain, but it may possibly have been derived from Oscan staít meaning "he stands", which would mean that it is closely related to Latin statuo "to set up, to erect, to cause to stand"... [more]
Stefnir m Old Norse, Icelandic
From Old Norse stefnir meaning "coxswain, helmsman, steersman, one who directs".
Steina f Old Norse, Icelandic
Old Norse short form of names beginning with the element steinn "stone", and thus a feminine equivalent of Steinn.
Steinbiǫrg m Old Norse
Old Norse variant of Stæinborg.
Steinbjǫrg f Old Norse
Old Norse variant of Steinbiǫrg.
Steinfinnr m Old Norse
Old Norse combination of steinn 'stone' and finnr 'Finn, Lapp'.
Steinfríðr f Old Norse
Old Norse variant of Stæinfríðr.
Steinhard m Germanic, German
Derived from Old High German stain "stone" combined with Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy."
Steinhildr f Old Norse
Old Norse variant of Stæinhildr.
Steini m Old Norse, Icelandic
Old Norse variant of Steinn.
Steinmar m Germanic, German
Derived from Old High German stain "stone" combined with Old High German mâri "famous."
Steinólfr m Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse steinn "stone" and ulfr "wolf".
Steinríðr f Old Norse
Old Norse variant of Stæinfríðr.
Steinþórir m Old Norse
Old Norse variant of Steinþórr.
Steinþórr m Old Norse
Combination of Old Norse steinn "stone" and þórr "thunder".
Steinulf m Germanic
Derived from Old High German stain "stone" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Steinúlfr m Old Norse
Ancient Scandinavian form of Steinulf.
Steinunnr f Old Norse
Old Norse female name, combination of steinn ''stone'' and unn ''wave''.
Steinvǫr f Old Norse
Derived from the Germanic name elements steinn "stone" and vár "woman".
Stenis m Ancient Greek
Meaning uncertain. Stenis Staius Metellus served as Meddix Tuticus (chief magistrate or high official) of a Samnite city around 130 BC.
Steorra m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from Old English steorra meaning "star", likely originating as a byname.
Stephán m Old Norse
Old Norse form of Stephanus.
Stesichorus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Means "establishing the chorus" or "leading the dance", derived from Greek ἵστημι (histemi) meaning "to stand, to set up" and‎ χορός (choros) meaning "dance" or "chorus, choir; band of singers and dancers"... [more]
Stesimbrotos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ἵστημι (histemi) meaning "to make to stand, to stand, set" and βροτός (brotós), a poetic term meaning "mortal man, human being".
Sthenelaos m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek σθένος (sthenos) meaning "strength, power, vigour" and λᾱός (laos) meaning "people, folk".
Sǽþórr m Old Norse
Derived from the Germanic name elements sær "sea" and þórr "thunder" or a combination of sær "sea" and Þórir.
Stilpon m Ancient Greek
Possibly derived from either Greek στιλπνός (stilpnos) meaning "glittering, glistening" (itself from στίλβω (stilbo) "to gleam, to shine") or στίλπων (stilpon) meaning "dwarf".
Stólfr m Old Norse
Short form of Stórolfr.
Stóri m Old Norse
Old Norse byname, from Old Norse stórr meaning "large, big".
Störkaðr m Old Norse
Old Norse variant of Starkaðr.
Stormr m Old Norse
Old Norse byname, from Old Norse stormr meaning 'storm'.
Stórólfr m Old Norse
Old Norse variant of Stórolfr.
Stórolfr m Old Norse
Derived from the Germanic name elements stórr "large, big" and ulfr "wolf".
Stóðkæll m Old Norse
Old Norse combination of stóð "stud", "flock" (of horses) and ketill "cauldron hat", "helmet".
Strabo m Ancient Roman
Means "squinter, cross-eyed person" in Latin, a calque of Greek Strabon.
Strabon m Ancient Greek, History
Derived from Greek στραβός (strabos) meaning "distorted, oblique; squinting, squint-eyed". This was the name of several historical figures, including a 1st century Greek geographer, philosopher, and historian.
Strato m Italian, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Straton and Italian variant of Stratone.
Stratocles m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Stratokles. This name was borne by an eponymous archon of Athens, who lived in the 5th century BC.
Stratokles m Ancient Greek
Means "glorious army", derived from Greek στρατος (stratos) "army" combined with Greek κλεος (kleos) "glory".
Stratonice f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Stratonike, the feminine form of Stratonikos. This was the name of several figures in Greek mythology.
Stratonike f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Stratonikos. Derived from the Greek elements στρατος (stratos) "army" and νικη (nike) "victory" meaning "army of victory".
Stratonikos m Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek name which meant "army of victory", derived from Greek στρατος (stratos) "army" and νικη (nike) "victory"... [more]
Strattis m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek στρατός (stratos) meaning "army".
Strombichos m Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek στρόμβος (strombos) meaning "something round, something spun around; whirlwind, spinning top, spindle, spiral shell".
Strongylion m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun στρογγύλιον (strongylion) or (stroggylion) meaning "round pot, flask", which itself is ultimately derived from the Greek adjective στρογγύλος (strongylos) or (stroggylos) meaning "round, spherical"... [more]
Stúfr m Old Norse
Old Norse name and byname, from Old Norse stúfr meaning "stump, stub".
Sturla m Old Norse, Norwegian, Icelandic
Old Norse byname meaning "the loon", from sturla "to derange, disturb". Sturla Sigvatsson was a powerful Icelandic chieftain and the nephew of Snorri Sturluson, the author of the Prose Edda.
Stuti f Sanskrit
Origin: Indian, Sanskrit... [more]
Styrbiǫrn m Old Norse
Combination of Old Norse styrr "battle, stir, tumult" and biǫrn "bear".
Styrfastr m Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse styrr "stir, tumult, brawl" combined with Old Norse fastr "firm, fast".
Styrk m Old Norse, Norwegian (Rare)
From Old Norse styrkr meaning "strength, force, help".
Styrmir m Icelandic, Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse styrma meaning "to storm, to blow hard".
Styrr m Icelandic (Rare), Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse styrr meaning "stir, tumult, brawl".
Su m & f Sanskrit, Nepali
Derived from a Sanskrit prefix meaning "good, pleasant".
Suadurix m Old Celtic
A Gaulish name, composed of swadus "sweet" + rix "king".
Subhitsha f Sanskrit
Prosperity
Sucaria f Gaulish
Derived from Gaulish sucaros "endearing, lovable; well-beloved, much-beloved", ultimately from Gaulish su "good" and cara "dear, lovable; amiable; (female) friend".
Suchar m Hindi, Sanskrit, Bengali, Kannada, Indian, Marathi, Hinduism, Nepali, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Punjabi
MEANING - "one who walks or moves excellently ", having beautiful gait, performing well . Here सु means well, excellent + चर means moving, performing
Sucharvi f Sanskrit, Nepali, Hinduism, Indian, Hindi
MEANING : "extremely beautiful lady", very delightful or lovely woman, . Here सु means extremely, very + चार्वी means beautiful woman
Suda f Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Assamese, Indian (Sikh)
MEANING - giving bountifully; munificent, highly generous. Here सु means very highly + दा means bestowing, giving
Suddhodana m Sanskrit
Means "he who grows pure rice", derived from Sanskrit शुद्ध (śuddha) meaning "pure, true" and धाना (dhānā́) meaning "grain, corn". This was the name of a leader of the Shakya kingdom, the husband of Maya 1, and the father of Siddhartha Gautama, otherwise known as the Buddha.
Sudhindra m Hinduism, Sanskrit, Bengali (Hindu), Punjabi, Nepali
This name is derived from Sanskrit and means "lord of knowledge".
Suetonius m Ancient Roman
A Roman family name of unknown etymology. It could derive from the Latin suetus "accustomed, wonted, usual". Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus (69-122) was a Roman historian who wrote during the early Imperial era of the Roman Empire.
Suintila m Gothic
Suintila (ca. 588 – 633/635) was Visigothic King of Hispania, Septimania, and Galicia from 621 to 631. He was a son of Reccared I and his wife Bado, and a brother of general Geila. Under Suintila there was unprecedented peace and unity across the Kingdom of the Visigoths... [more]
Sukaya f Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Marathi, Hinduism, Nepali, Tamil, Telugu
MEANING - " having beautiful body" ; beautiful . Here सु means beautiful + काया means body... [more]
Sukh f & m Sanskrit
Sukh Sukhgurpreet means "happiness, joy, good and auspicious". It comes from sanskrit often used in Indian and Buddhist contexts.
Sukkalgir m Sumerian
Possibly one of the earliest names recorded. His name occurs on a tablet dated 3200-3100 BC. He was one of two Sumerian slaves of Gal-Sal.
Sulom m Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Bengali, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil
MEANING : beautiful haired, having beautiful hair . Here सु means beautiful + लोम means hair... [more]
Sulomni f Sanskrit
MEANING : beautiful haired woman. Here सु means beautiful + लोम्नी means hair (of female )... [more]
Sulpicia f Ancient Roman, Literature
Feminine form of Sulpicius. This name has been borne by two Roman female poets. Also, in the "Twilight" novels written by Stephenie Meyer, Sulpicia is the name of the wife of Aro, the leader of a vampire coven named The Volturi.
Sulpicius m Ancient Roman
From a Roman nomen gentile, of which the meaning is uncertain. Over time, this name has been borne by several ancient Romans, one of them being Servius Sulpicius Camerinus Cornutus, who was consul at Rome in 500 BC.
Sumarliðr m Old Norse
Old Norse form of Somhairle.
Sumiti f Sanskrit
Sanskrit, Marathi : सुमिति... [more]
Šummiri f Hittite
Meaning unknown. Name borne by a Hittite queen (fl. 15th century BCE), who was the wife of king Huzziya II. King Huzziya was assassinated by Muwatalli I, who was possibly one of his royal bodyguards... [more]
Sumukha f Sanskrit
MEANING : : beautiful faced, one having fair mouth, glad, beautiful lady. Here सु means brilliant, beautiful + मुखा means mouth, face... [more]
Sunjaifriþas m Gothic
Gothic name derived from the elements sunja "truth" and friþus "peace".
Sunnegisel m Germanic
The first element of this Germanic name is derived from either sunna "sun", Gothic sunis "true" (or sunja "truth") - or from Old High German sôna "judgement." The second element is derived from gisel "hostage" or "pledge."
Sunniuæ f Old Norse
Old Norse variant of Sunniva.
Sunnlǫð f Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse sunna "sun" and löð "invitation" (poetic).
Sunnulfr m Old Norse
A combination of Old Norse sunn "southern" and ulfr "wolf". The first name element can also be derived from sunna "sun".
Sunrita f Sanskrit, Indian, Hindi, Hinduism, Punjabi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Nepali, Indian (Sikh)
MEANING - "Goddess of truth "; truth personified as Goddess; Glee; exultation; song of joy; Kind & true speech
Sunyata f & m Sanskrit
Sanskrit for “emptiness”. From śūnya, “void”, and -tā, a suffix equivalent to the English suffix -ness. An important concept in many religions, including Buddhism, Shaivism, and Vashnaivism, with different doctrinal meaning depending on the religion... [more]
Suomar m Germanic
Suomar was an Alemmanic petty king in the 4th century.
Superbus m Ancient Roman
Roman cognomen which was derived from the Latin adjective superbus, which can mean "superb, excellent, superior" as well as "proud, haughty, arrogant". A bearer of this name was Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, a king of Rome who lived in the 6th century BC.
Supraba f Sanskrit
"illuminating" "shiny"
Supratisthitavarman m Sanskrit, History
Means "well-established shield" in Sanskrit, from Sanskrit prefix सु- (su) "good, well" with प्रतिष्ठा (pratiṣṭhā) "ground, base" and वर्मन् (varman) "shield, armor"... [more]
Supu f Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Tamil
MEANING : clarifying well, well purifying. Here सु means well, better + पु means purify
Supuns m Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism
MEANING : Handsome man, highly masculine .Here सु means handsome, Very + पुंस means male, masculine, man
Supur m Sanskrit, Hindi, Hinduism, Indian, Bengali, Kannada, Tamil, Sinhalese, Nepali
MEANING : a strong fortress. Here सु means strong + पुर means fortress, castle
Šuqurtum f Ancient Near Eastern, Akkadian
Of uncertain etymology, however the name is possibly of Akkadian origin, as it ends in the Akkadian feminine suffix tum. One possible name element is the Akkadian šūquru ("very precious, valuable")... [more]
Sura m Ancient Roman
A Roman cognomen meaning "calf (of the leg)" in Latin, possibly related to Latin surus “t-branch, stake”. Lucius Licinius Sura was an influential Roman Senator from Hispania who was a close friend of Emperor Trajan.
Surdinia f Ancient Roman
Feminine form of Surdinius.
Surdinius m Ancient Roman
Roman family name which was derived from the Roman cognomen Surdinus.
Surdinus m Ancient Roman
Roman cognomen which was derived from the Latin adjective surdus meaning "deaf".... [more]
Suri f Sanskrit, Indian, Hindi
"Goddess"... [more]
Suroman m Sanskrit, Hindi, Hinduism, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada
MEANING : beautiful -haired, having beautiful . Here सु means beautiful + रोमन् means hair, bodily hair... [more]
Surti m Old Norse
Variant of Surtr.
Surtr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Variant of Svartr. In Norse mythology this is the name of a fire giant, the enemy of the gods, who will fight Freyr at Ragnarok and the two of them will kill each other.
Suryavarman m Ancient, Sanskrit, Khmer
Devirved from "Surya" (सूर्य) meaning "sun" and "varman" (वर्मन्) meaning "protector" or "shield".
Susarion m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Sousarion. This was the name (possibly pseudonym) of a Greek comic poet from Megara, who lived in the 6th century BC.
Sushim m Sanskrit, Hindi, Hinduism, Indian, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Marathi, Nepali, Sinhalese, Punjabi, Gujarati
MEANING - cold, frigid, Moonstone or Moon gem, pleasant. Agreeable ... [more]
Suðri m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from suðr ("south"). In Norse mythology Suðri is a dwarf who supports the vault of heaven.
Suttungr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Meaning unknown. In Norse mythology Suttungr is Baugi's brother and the protector of the mead of the skalds.
Suveer m Sanskrit
Probably a combination of Bir and Sumir.
Suvrata m Sanskrit
Means "religious, pious, virtuous" in Sanskrit, from सु (su) meaning "good" and व्रत (vratá) meaning "obedience, pious observance, devotion, vow".
Svæina m & f Old Norse
Variant and feminine form of Svæinn.
Svæinhæiðr f Old Norse
Ancient Scandinavian with the combination of sveinn "young man, boy" and heiðr "honour".
Svæiningr m Old Norse
Old Norse variant of Sveinungr.
Svæinn m Old Norse
Old Norse variant of Sveinn.
Svæinungr m Old Norse
Old Norse variant of Sveinungr.
Sværri m Old Norse
Old Norse variant of Sverrir.
Svafa f Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Meaning uncertain, possibly "Swabian woman" or "woman from Schwaben" from Old Norse svabar "Swabians", from the name of a Germanic (Suebic) tribe which allegedly derived from Old German swēba "free, independent"... [more]
Sváfarr m Old Norse
Younger form of Swābaharjar.
Svaksh m Sanskrit, Indian, Hindi, Telugu, Hinduism, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Punjabi, Nepali, Sinhalese, Gujarati
MEANING : beautiful eyed, a name of lord Vishnu, having beautiful axle .Here सु means beautiful + अक्ष means eye, axle
Svala f Old Norse, Icelandic, Swedish (Rare), Danish (Rare), Norwegian (Rare)
Derived from Old Norse svala "swallow (bird)". This name is also considered a short form of Svalaug.
Svanhvít f Old Norse, Norse Mythology, Icelandic
Derived from svan "swan" and hvítr "white". In Norse mythology this is another name for Hlaðgunnr.
Svanr m Old Norse
Old Norse name and byname, from Old Norse svanr meaning "swan".
Svárnir m Old Norse, Norse Mythology, Icelandic
Means "slayer". This is a kenning for both Odin and "snake".
Svarti m Old Norse
Variant of Svartr.
Svartr m Old Norse
Means "black" in Old Norse.
Svaði m Norse Mythology, Old Norse
Means "slippery place". In Norse mythology Svadi is a giant, the father of Hadda and the owner of Svaðilfari.
Svávarr m Old Norse
Old Norse variant of Sváfarr.
Sveid f Old Norse
Variant of Sveið.
Sveinungr m Old Norse
Meaning "descendant of Sveinn" or a pet form of Sveinn.
Sveið f Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Possibly means "noise". This is the name of a Valkyrie.
Sverkir m Old Norse
Old Norse variant of SvartgæiRR. Combination of svartr "black" and geirr "spear".
Svika f Sanskrit, Indian, Hinduism, Hindi, Nepali, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Malayalam, Bengali, Kannada
"One's own" ;"my own" ; "peculiar"... [more]
Svipdagr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from svipr ("sudden sweeping movement") and dagr ("day, lifetime"). In Norse mythology Svipdagr wishes to marry Menglǫð.
Svipul f Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Means "changeable" in Old Norse. This name belongs to a Valkyrie in both the skaldic poem 'Darraðarljóð' and the Poetic Edda book the 'Skáldskaparmál' (where it is used as a kenning (synonym) for "battle" - presumably in reference to the changeable nature of fate, of which the Valkyries are represented as directors).
Svíurr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Means "the vanishing one". This is the name of a dwarf.
Svǫlnir m Old Norse, Norse Mythology, Icelandic
Means "cooler; the cooling one". This is a by-name for Odin.
Swābaharjar m Old Norse
Proto-Norse combination of svabar "Swabians" and herr "army".
Swaka f & m Sanskrit, Indian, Hindi, Hinduism, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Bengali
MEANING - one's own, one of one's own people, a relation, kinsman, friend, one's own people, friends ,one's own goods property, wealth, riches. It is feminine of स्वक... [more]
Swakshi f Sanskrit
स्वक्षी / Swakshi means beautiful eyed girl
Swanabald m Germanic
Derived from Old High German suan "swan" combined with Old High German bald "bold, brave."
Swanabert m Germanic
Derived from Old High German suan "swan" combined with Old High German beraht "bright."
Swanaburg f Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from Old High German suan "swan." The second element is derived from Gothic bairgan (bergan in Old High German) "to keep, to save, to preserve", or from Old High German burg "fortress."
Swanagard f Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from Old High German suan "swan." The second element is derived from gardan "to hedge in, to enclose, to fence in" or from Gothic gards "house, garden, (court)yard."
Swanagild f Germanic
Derived from Old High German suan "swan" combined with Gothic gild "sacrifice."
Swanahild f Germanic, History
Variant of Swanhild. Swanahild was the second wife of Charles Martel, a Frankish king from the Carolingian dynasty.
Swargadoot m Sanskrit
MEANING : messenger from Paradise, Angel. Here स्वर्ग means swarga or paradise + दूत means messenger... [more]
Swargadooti f Sanskrit
Name - Swargadooti स्वर्गदूती... [more]
Swartkoll m Anglo-Saxon
Possibly derived from Old English sweart "black" and either col "coal, charcoal" (see kol) or the Old Norse byname Kollr "top (of the head), skull".
Swegn m Anglo-Saxon
Old English form of Sweyn, derived from Old Norse Sveinn. This was the name of Sweġn Godwinson; Earl of Hereford and brother of Harold Godwinson.
Swetlufu f Anglo-Saxon (Hypothetical)
Possibly derived from Old English elements swete meaning "sweet" and lufu meaning "love".
Swika f Sanskrit, Hindi, Punjabi, Indian, Hinduism, Bengali, Gujarati, Nepali, Tamil, Telugu
"One's own "; "my own" ; belonging to oneself " ; "peculiar"... [more]
Swindebald m Germanic
Derived from Gothic svinths (swind in Old High German) "strength" combined with Old High German bald "bold, brave."
Swindebert m Germanic
Derived from Gothic svinths (swind in Old High German) "strength" combined with Old High German beraht "bright."
Swinþila m Gothic
Composed of swinþs "strong" + -ila (a personal name-forming suffix).
Swithberht m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements swiþ "strong" and beorht "bright". Saint Swithberht (also known as Suitbert) was a missionary to and bishop in Frisia from 692/3 to ca... [more]
Swiðhelm m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements swiþ "strong, mighty" and helm "helmet, protection".
Swiðræd m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements swiþ "strong" and ræd "counsel, advice".
Swiðwulf m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements swiþ "strong, mighty" and wulf "wolf".
Syloson m Ancient Greek
Meaning uncertain. It may possibly have been derived from Greek σύλησις (sylesis) meaning "spoiling, plundering", which is ultimately derived from Greek συλάω (sylao) meaning "to plunder, to rob, to strip (off)"... [more]
Symacho f Ancient Aramaic
Of uncertain etymology. Symacho was a Characene princess (fl. 1st century CE) who converted to Judaism.
Symmachos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective σύμμαχος (symmachos) meaning "fighting along with, leagued or allied with", which is ultimately derived from Greek σύν (syn) meaning "beside, with" combined with Greek μάχη (mache) meaning "battle, combat" (see Andromache)... [more]
Symmachus m Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Symmachos. Well-known bearers of this name include the Roman orator and statesman Quintus Aurelius Symmachus (died around 402 AD) and Pope Symmachus (died in 514 AD).
Sympherousa f Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek verb συμφέρω (symphero) meaning "to bring together, to gather, to collect" as well as "to be of use, to be useful". It is ultimately derived from Greek σύν (syn) meaning "beside, with" combined with Greek φέρω (phero) meaning "to bring, to carry, to bear"... [more]
Sympherusa f Ancient Greek (Latinized), Ancient Roman
Latinized form of Sympherousa. This name was used as a feminine cognomen in the Roman empire, especially in Roman Greece and Sicily. Also compare Symphorosa.
Symphora f Ancient Greek, Ancient Roman, French (African)
Feminine form of Symphoros and its latinized form Symphorus. Also compare the Greek noun συμφορά (symphora) meaning "a bringing together, collecting, contribution" as well as "misfortune, tragedy".... [more]
Symphoros m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective σύμφορος (symphoros) meaning "accompanying", which is derived from the Greek verb συμφορέω (symphoreo) meaning "to bring together, to collect, to heap up", a variant of the more common verb συμφέρω (symphero) meaning "to bring together, to gather, to collect" as well as "to be of use, to be useful"... [more]
Symphorus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Ancient Roman
Latinized form of Symphoros. This name was used as both a first name and a cognomen (often on slaves) in the Roman empire, especially in Roman Greece and Sicily.
Symphronios m Ancient Greek
Probably derived from Greek σύμφρων (symphron) meaning "of one mind, brotherly; favouring, propitious" or συμφρονέω (symphroneo) "to agree, think with, be in harmony; notice, understand", both derived from σῠν- (syn-) meaning "with, together" and φρήν (phren) "mind, heart, emotions".
Syn f Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Means "refusal, denial". This is the name of a goddess, the guardian of the gates. Her name is also used as a kenning for "woman".
Syon m Indian, Sanskrit
Means "followed by good luck".
Syrphax m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek noun σύρφαξ (syrphax) meaning "rabble, riffraff". This was the name of a Greek tyrant of Ephesus, who lived in the 4th century BC.
Systa f Old Norse
From Old Norse systir meaning "sister".
Taat m Sanskrit
MEANING : to cause to jingle or rattle
Tabekenamun f Meroitic
Possibly derives from the Egyptian name Beketamun, which means "The Handmaid of Amun". Name borne by a Nubian queen who lived during the Twenty-fifth Dynasty of Egypt.
Tabiti f Scythian (Latinized), Mythology
Latinised name of the Scythian goddess of fire and kingship *Tāpayantī, meaning "the Burning One" or "the Flaming One", deriving from an element likely related to similar elements from other Indo-European languages, such as the Avestan tāpaiieⁱti ("to be warm").
Tabluṭ f Babylonian
Means "she lives", possibly deriving from the Akkadian element bašû ("to be, exist").
Tabnit m Phoenician
Of uncertain etymology. Name borne by a king of Sidon (fl. 549-539 BCE), known for his elaborate sarcophagus which was unearthed in 1887. A later king of Sidon also bore this name, but is more commonly known by the Hellenized variant Tennes.
Tabua f Arabic (Archaic), Ancient
Meaning uncertain. Name borne by a queen of the Qedar tribes, who ruled circa 675 BCE.
Tadukhipa f Ancient Near Eastern
From Hurrian Tadu-Hepa, in which the second element is the name of the sun goddess Hepa (also transcribed Hebat, Heba, Kheba, Khepat or Hepatu). This was the name of a princess of the Mitanni kingdom in northern Mesopotamia, who married the Egyptian pharaoh Amenhotep III at the very end of his reign and later became one of the wives of Akhenaten (when he took over his father's royal harem)... [more]
Taesis f Ancient Egyptian (Hellenized)
From Egyptian tꜣ-Ꜣs.t meaning "she of Isis" or "belonging to Isis", derived from tꜣ "the aforementioned; the; she of" combined with the name of the goddess Isis.
Tafat f & m Ancient Berber, Berber
Means "light" in Amazigh.
Tafna f Ancient Berber, Berber (Rare)
Possibly derived from the name of a river in northwestern Algeria.
Tafsît f Ancient Berber
Means "spring, springtime" in Amazigh (compare Tafsut).
Taharqa m Ancient Egyptian
Pharaoh Nubian Egypt
Tahuski f Ancient Berber
Means "beauty" in Amazigh.
Taija f Hindi, Sanskrit
Feminine variant of Taj.
Tailefhlaith f Old Irish
Older form of Tuilelaith (see Talulla).
Tait m Old Norse
Possibly a short form of Teitur and/or derived from Old Norse teitr “cheerful, merry”.
Takhat f Ancient Egyptian
From Egyptian tꜣ-ḫꜥ.t, derived from tꜣ "the; she of" combined with ḫꜥj "to rise, appear in glory, shine forth" and the suffix t.
Taknart f Ancient Berber
Means "doll" in Amazigh.
Talaemenes m Ancient Greek
Talaemenes was the Father of Antiphos and Mesthles. His sons led the Maeonians during the Trojan War.
Talorc m Pictish, History
Name of several Pictish kings.
Talos m Gaulish
Derived from Gaulish talu- "forehead; front; surface".
Tama f Ancient Berber
Means "region, side" in Amazigh.
Tama f Sanskrit, Indian, Hinduism, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali
Name - Tama तमा... [more]
Tamait f Ancient Berber
Means "offering of thanks" in Amazigh.
Tamanegt f Ancient Berber
Means "glory" in Amazigh.
Tamelli f Ancient Berber
Means "whiteness" in Amazigh.
Tami f Indian, Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Nepali, Hinduism
MEANING - night... [more]
Tamilla f Ancient Berber
Means "turtledove" in Amazigh.
Tamos m Ancient Egyptian
Etymology unknown. This was the name of an Egyptian mercenary admiral from Memphis who was hired by Cyrus the Younger during the 4th century BC.
Tamrika f Sanskrit
Coppery
Tanaquil f Etruscan (Latinized), Ancient Roman
Latinized form of the Etruscan name Thanchvil which meant "gift of Thana 1", composed of the name of the goddess Thana and cvil meaning "gift"... [more]
Tanausis m Gothic
Tanausis was a legendary king of the Goths, according to Jordanes's Getica (5.47). The 19th-century scholar Alfred von Gutschmid assigned his reign to 1323 BC - 1290 BC. According to the Getica, he was the Gothic king who halted the advance of the Egyptian armies of the Egyptian king Sesostris (whom Jordanes calls Vesosis)... [more]
Tanay m Sanskrit
Sanskrit name meaning son or belonging to one's family.
Tancorix f Old Celtic (Latinized)
Derived from Proto-Celtic *tanko- "peace" and rix "king".
Tanhem m Ancient Hebrew
Derived from the Hebrew root נחם (Haham) meaning "to comfort". This name means "(you will) comfort". It was typically given to children around the same time a relative passed.
Tanisius m Gaulish
Derived from Gaulish teno- "heat; fire".
Tank m Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism
Name: Tank टङ्क ... [more]
Tankan m Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism
Name : Tankan टङ्कण / टंकण... [more]
Tankika f Sanskrit, Hindi, Hinduism, Indian
MEANING - chisel ... [more]
Tanngniðr f Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Means "teeth-grinder". This is the name of a Valkyrie in Norse mythology.
Tanotalos m Gaulish
Cisalpine form of Dannotalos
Tansu m Sanskrit, Indian, Hindi, Hinduism
MEANING- decorated, Name of a prince of Lunar-race. It is derived from Sanskrit word तंस्
Tanta f Inca
"Beautiful beyond exaggeration," is how one Spanish chronicler described Tanta Carhua. Carhua was a ten-year old Inca child whose father offered her to the Inca Emperor as a Capacocha sacrifice. The honour of sacrifice was bestowed not only on the family, but was forever immortalized in the child... [more]
Tantalos m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Possibly derived from Ancient Greek ταλάντατος (talántatos) "one who has to bear much", itself derived from τάλας (tálas) "wretched, miserable".
Tantamani m Ancient Egyptian
From Egyptian tnwt-jmn, of Kushite origin. This was the name of one of the rulers of Kush and the last pharaoh of the 25th Dynasty.
Tao m Ancient Egyptian
This was name of two Egyptian pharaons: Seqenenre Tao I and his son Seqenenre Tao II, both rulers of the Seventieth Dinasty of Egypt (1580-1550 BC).
Tapasya f & m Sanskrit
deep meditation, literally "produced by heat"
Tapputi f Babylonian
Tapputi, or Tapputi-Butt, is the earliest known chemist. She distilled and mixed perfumes and was overseer of the royal palacein Babylonian Mesopotamia ca. 1200 BCE.
Tapu f Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism
MEANING : hot, burning
Tár m Old Norse
From Old Norse *táR meaning "tough, resistant, enduring".
Taracia f Ancient Roman
Feminine form of Taracius. Taracia was one of the Vestal Virgins.
Taraka f Sanskrit, Indian
" Star; pupil of eye; meteor; asterisk; rescuing; protector; Name of wife of lord Brihaspati "
Taran m Sanskrit, Hindi, Marathi, Nepali, Kannada, Punjabi, Bengali
MEANING - a raft, a boat, final landing place ( heaven), overcoming ( as of misfortune ), crossing over ... [more]
Tarbula f History (Ecclesiastical), Old Persian (?)
Meaning unknown. Notable bearer of this name is St Tarbula. She was martyred when King Shapur II of Persia accused her of practicing witchcraft, that caused the queen to fall ill.
Targitaos m Scythian (Hellenized), Mythology, Scythian Mythology
Hellenized form of the name Targī̆tavah, meaning "possessing the strength of Tarkā". This name is borne by a prominent figure in Scythian mythology, whom the Greeks equated with Herakles.
Tarḫuntaradu m Luwian, Ancient Near Eastern
Means "worshipper of Tarhunz" in Luwian. This was the name of a 14th-century king of Arzawa who penetrated the Hittite empire, then weakened by invasions of the Kaška peoples.
Tarkā f Scythian, Scythian Mythology, Mythology
Possibly deriving from the Iranic element tark ("to turn"). This was the name of a Scythian goddess who was worshipped at a shrine on the Tarkhankut peninsula.
Tarkynios m Ancient Roman (Hellenized)
Hellenized form of Tarquinius (see Tarquin).
Taroot m Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism
Meaning - "root of lotus plant "... [more]
Tarpeia f Ancient Roman, Roman Mythology
In Roman mythology, Tarpeia, daughter of the Roman commander Spurius Tarpeius, was a Vestal Virgin who betrayed the city of Rome to the Sabines at the time of their women's abduction for what she thought would be a reward of jewelry... [more]
Tarpita f Sanskrit
MEANING : to satisfy oneself, be satiated, pleasure, satisfaction ... [more]