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Polyanax m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek πολύς (polys) meaning "much, many" and ἄναξ (anax) meaning "master, lord, king".... [more]
Polyboea f Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek feminine name meaning "worth much cattle".
Polycaon m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "much-burning".
Polycaste f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Derived from Greek πολύς (polys) meaning "much" and a second element possibly related to κέκασμαι (kekasmai) meaning "to surpass, to excel, to shine" (pluperfect κέκαστο (kekasto))... [more]
Polydamas m Greek Mythology
Derived from πολῠ- (polu-) meaning “many” and δαμάζω (damazo) meaning "to tame, to (keep in) control".
Polydectes m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Polydektes. In Greek mythology, Polydectes was the king of the island of Seriphos.
Polydektes m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun πολυδέκτης (polydektes) meaning "all-receiver". It consists of the Greek adjective πολύς (polys) meaning "many" as well as "much" combined with the Greek noun δέκτης (dektes) meaning "receiver, beggar".
Polydora f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Polydoros. This name is borne by several characters in Greek mythology.
Polydoros m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "many gifts", derived from Greek πολύς (polys) meaning "many" as well as "much" combined with Greek δῶρον (doron) meaning "gift, present".... [more]
Polydorus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Polydoros. A notable real-life bearer of this name was king Polydorus of Sparta, who lived in the 7th century BC.... [more]
Polymatheia f Greek Mythology
From Greek πολυμάθεια (polymatheia), πολυμαθία (polymathia) meaning "much learning, erudition", from πολύς (polys) "much" and μαθ- (math-), the root of the verb μανθάνω (manthano) "to learn"... [more]
Polymede f Greek Mythology
Derived from πολύς (polús) “much” and μηδομαι (medomai) "to think, to plan".
Polymedon m Greek Mythology
Derived from πολῠ- (polu-) meaning “many” and μέδων (medon) meaning "ruler".
Polymele f Greek Mythology
Means "many songs" in Ancient Greek.
Polymnius m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized masculine form of Polymnia.
Polynices m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Πολυνείκης (Polyneikês) meaning "manifold strife", derived from πολύς (polys) "much, many" and νεῖκος (neikos) "quarrel, strife, feud"... [more]
Polynikes m Greek Mythology, Literature
From Greek polys (πολυς) -"much, many" combined with nike (νικη)- "victory". In Greek mythology he was the son of Oedipus and Jocasta.
Polyphe f Greek Mythology
This is the name of an Oceanid in Greek mythology, the mother of the goddess Hippeia Athena ("Athena of horses") by Poseidon... [more]
Polypoites m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "one who makes much", derived from Greek πολύς (polys) meaning "much, many" and ποιέω (poieo) meaning "to make, create, compose; to pretend".
Polyxenos m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Masculine form of Polyxene (see Polyxena). A notable bearer of this name was the Indo-Greek king Polyxenos Epiphanes Soter, who reigned around 100 BC.
Polyxenus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Polyxenos. In Greek mythology, this was the name of one of the suitors of Helen of Troy.
Polyxo f Greek Mythology
Etymology unknown, likely related to πολῠ- (polu-) meaning “many”.
Ponos m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek πόνος (ponos) meaning "pain." In Greek mythology, Ponos was the god of toil and a grandson of Nyx, the goddess of the night.
Pooka f Anglo-Saxon Mythology, Celtic Mythology
Means "spirit" in Irish folklore. Pooka is another name for "Will-o the Wisp".... [more]
Popiel m Slavic Mythology
Popiel is a legendary ruler of the 9th century who is said to have ruled over the Polans or Goplanes. However, there is no historical evidence of his existence to date.... [more]
Popo m New World Mythology
Short form of Popocatepetl, which means "smoking mountain" in Nahuatl from popoca "it smokes" and tepetl "mountain". This is the name of a hero in Mexican legend and Aztec mythology, the lover of Princess Ixtli... [more]
Popocatepetl m New World Mythology, Aztec and Toltec Mythology
Means "smoking mountain" in Nahuatl, derived from popoca "it smokes" and tepetl "mountain". This is the name of an active volcano in Mexico, named after a warrior from Aztec mythology said to be kneeling beside the body of his lover, Iztaccihuatl, a twin volcano to the north.
Porphyrion m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek πορφυρα (porphyra) meaning "purple dye" as well as "purple-fish". Also compare the Greek noun πορφυρίς (porphyris) meaning "purple garment, purple cloak" and the Greek given name Porphyrios (see Porfirio)... [more]
Porrima f Roman Mythology, Astronomy
Meaning unknown. This was another name for the goddess Prorsa. It is also the name for Gamma Virginis, a binary star system in the constellation of Virgo.
Porthaon m Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology several men bear this name.
Portunus m Roman Mythology
Derived from Latin porta, meaning "gate, door" or portus, meaning "harbor". This was the name of a Roman god of keys, doors, livestock and ports. Its Greek counterpart was Palaemon.
Postverta f Roman Mythology
Derived from Latin post meaning "backwards, behind; after" and the verb vertere "to turn (oneself), to turn about, to direct one's way". Postverta or Postvorta was a Roman goddess presiding over childbirth who was prayed to when a baby was being birthed feet first (instead of head first, as is normal), originally a surname of Carmenta... [more]
Potamon m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek ποτάμι (potámi) meaning "river, stream".
Potina f Roman Mythology
Goddess who enables a child to drink.
Pradakshina f Hinduism
Pradakshina is called parikrma means to take a round of statue of god, holy Placea or place worth to pay respect.
Pragyapti f & m Hinduism
Another name of the Hindu Goddess Saraswati, it means "intellectual" or "the most intelligent".
Pramatha m Sanskrit, Hinduism, Bengali
Means "horse" in Sanskrit.
Prasuti f Hinduism
Means "birth, generation" in Sanskrit. According to the Puranas this was the name of a daughter of Manu and the wife of Daksha... [more]
Pravuil m Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
Pravuil is an archangel briefly mentioned in the Second Book of Enoch as God's scribe and recordkeeper. In Enoch II, God commands Pravuil to bring Enoch writing materials so he could document his journey through the heavens.
Praxander m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Πράξανδρος (Praxandros), which is a name that is derived from Greek πραξις (praxis) "action, exercise" combined with Greek ανδρος (andros) "of a man"... [more]
Praxithea f Greek Mythology
The name of a number of Greek mythological figures derived from πραξις (praxis) meaning "action, exercise" and θεά (thea) meaning "goddess".
Prema f Roman Mythology
Derived from the Latin verb premo meaning "to press into, to press upon", referring to the insistent sex act. Although the verb usually describes the masculine role, Augustine calls Prema dea Mater, a mother goddess... [more]
Prende f Albanian, Albanian Mythology
Prende is the goddess of love, beauty and fertility in the Albanian pagan mythology, who is thought to have been worshiped by the Illyrians in antiquity. She is the wife of the thunder and sky god Perëndi.
Presbon m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "elder, senior".
Pressyne f Mythology
Etymology unknown. In mythology, this was the name of the mother of the fairy woman Melusine.
Priape m Greek Mythology (Gallicized)
French form of Priapos via its latinized form Priapus.
Prija f Slavic Mythology
It was Slavic goddess of good wishes. The similar of Norse goddess Freya.
Primigenia f Roman Mythology, Ancient Roman
Derived from Latin prīmigenia, the feminine form of the adjective prīmigenius "original, primitive; firstborn", ultimately derived from primus "first" and genus "birth, origin", this was an epithet of the Goddess Fortuna... [more]
Procris f Greek Mythology
Latinized form of the Greek name Πρόκρις (Prokris), which is possibly derived from Ancient Greek προκρίνω (prokrino) meaning "to choose before others, prefer, select". Procris was a daughter of Erechtheus, king of Athens, and wife of prince Cephalus, who accidently killed her during the hunt.
Proioxis f Greek Mythology
Etymology unknown. The Greek mythological personification of onrush or persuit in battle.
Prokles m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek πρό (pro) meaning "before, forth, forward" combined with Greek κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory".
Prokne f Greek Mythology
Possibly derived from Greek περκνός (perknos) "dark-spotted", a word used to refer to eagles. In Greek mythology Prokne or Procne was the wife of the Thracian king Tereus. Tereus raped Procne's sister Philomela and cut out her tongue, so Procne fed Tereus the flesh of their son Itys... [more]
Prolochos m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek πρό (pro) meaning "before, forth, forward" combined with the Greek noun λόχος (lochos) meaning "ambush", a word that later came to signify a tactical sub unit of the ancient Greek army... [more]
Prolochus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Prolochos. In Greek mythology, this is the name of one of the Lapiths, a tribe from Thessaly.
Promachos f Greek Mythology
An epithet of Athena meaning "she who fights in front".
Promachus m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "who leads in battle" or "champion".
Promedon m Greek Mythology
Derived from προ- (pro-) meaning “before” and μέδων (medon)# meaning "ruler".
Promeus m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek πρόμος (promos) meaning "foremost, foremost man". Also compare Greek προμυέω (promueō) meaning "to initiate beforehand" and Prometheus, which are both etymologically related... [more]
Pronax m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek πρώ (pro) meaning "early (in the day)", a variant of πρωΐ (proi) meaning "early in the day, during morning", and ἄναξ (anax) meaning "master, lord, chief".... [more]
Pronnat m Indian, Sanskrit, Hindi, Hinduism, Marathi
Highly elevated; superior
Pronnati f Sanskrit, Indian, Hinduism, Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali, Gujarati, Nepali
"High elevation" ;"superiority "... [more]
Pronoe f Greek Mythology
The name of several figures in Greek mythology, meaning "forethought".
Prorsa f Roman Mythology
Contracted form of Proversa, which means "forwards looking, turned toward the front" from Latin pro- "forward direction" and the verb vertere "to turn". Postverta and Prorsa were surnames of Carmenta, a Roman goddess of prophecy and childbirth... [more]
Prosymna f Greek Mythology
Means "celebrate in song". This is the name of one of the Asterionides, Naiads who nursed the goddess Hera in her infancy.
Protesilaus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Πρωτεσίλαος (Protesilaos), derived from πρῶτος (protos) meaning "first", ἕσις (hesis) meaning "sending forth; strive, desire" (itself from hiemi),‎ and λαός (laos) meaning "people, folk".
Prothoenor m Greek Mythology
The first element of this name is not quite certain. Through a variant spelling, it might be derived from of one of the following two Greek adjectives: πρῶτος (protos) meaning "first, earliest" and πρωτός (protos) meaning "destined"... [more]
Protogeneia f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek πρωτογενής (prôtogenês) meaning "firstborn, primeval" (see Protogenes). This was the name of several figures in Greek mythology, as well as an epithet of the goddess Tyche (equivalent to Latin Primigenia, an epithet of Fortuna).
Prove m Slavic Mythology, Baltic Mythology
Prove is a god in the old Slavic religion. He is a fertility god and has relations with Perun.
Providentia f Roman Mythology
Means "precaution, providence" in Latin. In ancient Roman religion, Providentia is a divine personification of the ability to foresee and make provision. She was among the embodiments of virtues that were part of the Imperial cult of ancient Rome.
Prydain m Welsh Mythology
From the word “Prydain” Meaning Britain, this was one of the mythological kings of Britannia, sometimes considered the founder of Britain
Prylis m Greek Mythology
Means "dance in armour, armed dance" in Ancient Greek, referring to a kind of Cretan weapon-dance. This was the name of a prophet in Greek mythology, a demigod son of Hermes and the Lesbian nymph Issa.
Prymneus m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek πρυμνεύς (prymneus) meaning "steersman", which is ultimately derived from Greek πρύμνα (prymna) meaning "stern, poop". Also compare Greek πρυμνός (prymnos) meaning "hindmost, undermost, end-most"... [more]
Prytanis m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology, History
Derived from the Greek noun πρύτανις (prytanis) meaning "prince, ruler, lord, chief".... [more]
Psamanthe f Greek Mythology, Literature
Variant of Psamathe used in George Sandys's translation (1623) of Ovid's Metamorphoses, among other translations.
Psekas f Greek Mythology
The name of one of the band of sixty young Okeanid Nymphs which formed the core retinue of the goddess Artemis. Her name is derived from the word ψεκας (psekas) meaning "rain shower".
Psetha m Circassian, Caucasian Mythology
The god of Life and Souls.
Ptahil m Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
This is the name of the Mandaean demiurge (see Demiurgos), probably based on a Mandaic root pth meaning "to mold" (or related to Egyptian Ptah) and the divine suffix il, which is Hebrew 'el (El).
Ptelea f Greek Mythology
Derived from Ancient Greek πτελέα (ptelea) meaning "wych elm", another name for the European elm tree. This was the name of one of the eight hamadryad daughters of Oxylos and Hamadryas, associated with the elm tree.
Pterelaos m Greek Mythology
Means "people adorned with feathers", derived from the Greek verb πτερόω (pteroo) meaning "to feather, to furnish with feathers or wings" combined with the Greek noun λαός (laos) meaning "(the) people".
Pudicitia f Roman Mythology
Means "chastity" in Latin. In Roman mythology, this was the name of the goddess and personification of chastity, one of the Roman virtues.
Pukkeenegak f New World Mythology, Inuit Mythology
In Inuit mythology, Pukkeenegak is a goddess of children, pregnancy, childbirth and the making of clothes.
Puloma f Hinduism, Sanskrit
Puloma is the wife of Sage Bhrigu in Hinduism. She is the mother of the sage Chyavana.
Pulowi m & f Indigenous American, New World Mythology
The Wayuu goddess of the earth.
Pumphut m Slavic Mythology
Pumphut is the name of a Sorbian gnome who plays tricks on abusive people. He is featured in the the novel 'Krabat' by Ottfried Preußler where he challenges the evil master in a duel of magic and defeats him.... [more]
Punga m Polynesian Mythology
Means "anchor stone" in Maori. In Maori mythology, Punga is a supernatural being who is the father of all ugly things.
Pupul f Hinduism
Its a hindu name meaning flower
Puraskrit m Hinduism (Sanskritized, Rare), Sanskrit, Hindi, Nepali
If you are awarded something, you get a prize or certificate for doing something well.
Purson m Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
According to The Lesser Key of Solomon, this is the name of a Great King of Hell, being served and obeyed by twenty-two legions of demons. Purson is depicted as a man with the face of a lion, carrying a ferocious viper in his hand, and riding a bear.
Puschkayts m Baltic Mythology
Old Prussian god of the earth.... [more]
Put m Buddhism
Khmer form of Buddha.
Pyara f Hinduism
From the Hindi word प्यार (pyara) meaning "love"
Pylaeus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Πύλαιος (Pylaios), which is derived from Greek πύλη (pyle) meaning "gate, entrance". In Greek mythology, Pylaeus was an ally of king Priam in the Trojan War.
Pylenor m Greek Mythology
The first element of this name is derived from either the Greek noun πύλη (pyle) meaning "gate, entrance" or from the name of the Greek town of Pylos (see Pylos), which is etymologically related to the aforementioned word... [more]
Pylos m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek πύλος (pylos) meaning "in the gateway", which is ultimately derived from the Greek noun πύλη (pyle) meaning "gate, entrance". Pylos is also the name of a town in modern Greece, which already existed in the time of Mycenaean Greece (under the same name) and was an important kingdom at the time.
Pylus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Pylos. In Greek mythology, this is the name of a son of the god Ares, whom he had with Demonice.
Pyrame m Greek Mythology (Gallicized)
French form of Pyramus. A known bearer of this name was the Swiss botanist Augustin Pyrame de Candolle (1778-1841).
Pyramus m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Roman Mythology, Romani (Archaic)
From the Greek Πύραμος (Pyramos), taken from the name of the river Pyramos and derived from Greek πῦρ (pyr) "fire" or πυρός (pyros) "wheat"... [more]
Pyrene f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek πῦρ (pyr) meaning "fire". In Greek mythology, Pyrene was a lover of Hercules, for whom the mountain range the Pyrenees are named. Also, the name Pyrene is not to be confused with Pirene, the name of three other characters from Greek mythology.
Pyreneus m Greek Mythology
Masculine form of Pyrene. In Greek mythology, Pyreneus was a king of Thrace.
Pyroeis m Greek Mythology
Pyroeis in ancient Greek religion is the god of the wandering star Areios, the planet Mars.... [more]
Pyronia f Greek Mythology
Epithet of the goddess Artemis derived from Greek πυρ (pyr) meaning "fire". It is also the name of a genus of butterfly.
Pyrrha f Greek Mythology
Feminine of Pyrrhos.... [more]
Pythias f & m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek Πυθιος (Pythios), which is an epithet of the god Apollo. This epithet originated from his cult in the city of Πυθώ (Pytho), which is nowadays known as Delphi... [more]
Python m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Python was an enormous earth-dragon (usually depicted as a serpent in ancient Greek art) who lived near the city of Πυθώ (Pytho), which is nowadays known as Delphi. The creature was named after the city, whose name was ultimately derived from the Greek verb πύθω (pytho) meaning "to rot, to decay"... [more]
Qaammatip-inua m Greenlandic, Inuit Mythology
Means "man in the moon". This is the name of a character in Greenlandic mythology.
Qadeshtu f Near Eastern Mythology
Canaanite and Phoenician form of Qetesh.
Qahedjet m Egyptian Mythology
From Egyptian qꜣ-ḥḏt, meaning "he whose White Crown is high", from Egyptian qꜣj "high" and ḥḏt "White Crown", This was the name of a possibly Egyptian pharaoh who may have ruled during the 3rd Dynasty or could be a voluntarily archaistic representation of Thutmose III.
Qamaits f New World Mythology
Etymology unknown. This was the name of a Nuxalk warrior goddess associated with death, beginnings, creation, earthquakes, forest fires, and sickness.
Qaynan m Near Eastern Mythology
Qaynan was a god worshipped by the Sabaean people in pre-Islamic South Arabia. Based on etymology, Qaynan may have been the god of smiths.
Qebehsenuef m Egyptian Mythology
Means "he who refreshes his brothers".... [more]
Qetesh f Egyptian Mythology
The name of a goddess of fertility, sacred ecstasy and sexual pleasure, derived from the Semitic root Q-D-Š which means "holy".
Qianhuang m Chinese, Chinese Mythology, Far Eastern Mythology
From the characters 乾 (qián, a trigram symbol that represents “heaven”) and 荒 (huāng, meaning “wilderness, wasteland”). This is supposedly the personal name of Zhuanxu, one of the Five Emperors and grandson of the Yellow Emperor (Xuanyuan).
Qiongchan m Chinese, Chinese Mythology, Far Eastern Mythology
From the characters 穷 (qióng, meaning “to reach a limit” or “poor”) and 蝉 (chán, meaning “cicada”). This name was borne by one of the sons of Zhuanxu who was given ownership of the Gumu (姑幕) Kingdom... [more]
Qiqirn m & f New World Mythology, Inuit Mythology
In Inuit mythology, Qiqirn is a large, bald dog spirit.
Qira f New World Mythology (Modern, Rare)
Varient of Ciara, and possibly from "奇拉", meaning "Odd Pull".
Qoyllur m Inca Mythology
Qoyllur is the goddess of the stars in Inca Mythology. Her name derives from quyllur, meaning ‘star’ in Quechua.
Querella f Roman Mythology
Means "complaint, lamentation" in Latin. In Roman mythology Querella was the personification of mockery, blame, ridicule, scorn, complaint and stinging criticism, equivalent to the Greek daemon Momos (who was expelled from heaven for ridiculing the gods).
Quetzalpetlatl f Aztec and Toltec Mythology
The wife of Quetzalcoatl, whom he married before beginning his ministry.
Quikinna'qu m Siberian Mythology
Derived from a Koryak word meaning "big raven". In Koryak mythology, Quikinna'qu (or Kutkinnaku) is a shapeshifting deity who taught humans to hunt, fish, and create fire.
Quilago f New World Mythology, Folklore, Indigenous American
Quilago (c. 1490–1515) was the queen regnant of Cochasquí, in modern-day Ecuador. She is known for leading native resistance to the expansion of the Inca Empire and was supposedly the mother of Atahualpa, the last Sapa Inca... [more]
Quilaztli f Aztec and Toltec Mythology, Nahuatl
Means "she who creates plants, she who makes vegetables grow" in Nahuatl, from quilitl "edible herbs and vegetables" and the instrumental suffix -huaztli. This was the name of an Aztec creation deity, the patron of midwives, as well as a title or alternative name for the goddess Cihuacōātl... [more]
Quilla f Inca Mythology (Hispanicized)
Hispanicized form of Killa. In Inca mythology Mama Quilla or Mama Killa was the goddess of the moon, worshipped in particular by women and often represented by a disc made of either gold or silver... [more]
Quiritis f Roman Mythology
Most likely derived from Latin quiritis, the genitive form of quiris, a Sabine word meaning "spear". Quiritis was a Sabine goddess of motherhood, later equated with the goddess Juno.
Quissik m Greenlandic, Inuit Mythology
Means "urinated on" in Greenlandic. Quissik was the name of a shaman, still remembered in local legends, who acquired that name when foxes in human figure urinated on him.
Quloqutsuk m Greenlandic, Inuit Mythology
Possibly derived from Kwakiutl Indian quetutsa "sparrow". This is the name of a character in one of Greenland's best known myths.
Raati f Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Marathi, Nepali, Gujarati, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, Indian (Sikh)
Means "liberal; bestowing" in many Indian languages.
Raavi f Indian, Hindi, Hinduism, Kannada, Telugu
Name: Raavi / Raawi रावी... [more]
Radegast m Slavic Mythology
From Slavic radǔ (content, glad), or rad (kind, willing, happy), and gostŭ (host). Old god of Slavic mythology. He is considered to be a deity of hospitality, or host or leader of an assembly or council... [more]
Radgost m Slavic Mythology
From Slavic radǔ (content, glad), or rad (kind, willing, happy), and gostŭ (host). Old god of Slavic mythology. He is considered to be a deity of hospitality, or host or leader of an assembly or council... [more]
Raedieahkka f Sami Mythology
Raedieahkka was the wife of the superior Sami deity Radien-attje.
Raet f Egyptian Mythology
Feminine form of Ra... [more]
Raet-tawy f Egyptian Mythology
The feminine aspect of the Ancient Egyptian god Ra. Her name was composed from the feminine version of the name Ra and tawy meaning "of the two lands".
Raghava m Hinduism, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil
Means "descendant of Raghu" in Sanskrit. This is an epithet of the Hindu god Rama, also used in the dual to refer to both Rama and his brother Lakshmana.
Raidne f Greek Mythology
Raidne is one of the Sirens and the meaning of the name is unknown.
Raiponce f Folklore (Gallicized)
French cognate of Rapunzel. This is used as the French name for the fairy tale character.
Rajabharya f Sanskrit, Hindi, Hinduism, Indian
MEANING - queen, wife of king, King's wife
Rajastri f Sanskrit, Hinduism, Indian, Gujarati, Hindi, Bengali
MEANING - wife of king, Queen. Here राज means royal , king + स्त्री means wife, woman ... [more]
Rajin m Indian, Sanskrit, Hinduism, Hindi, Tamil, Nepali, Sinhalese, Punjabi, Bengali
Name : Rajin राजिन्... [more]
Rakshi f Sanskrit, Hindi, Hinduism
Variant form of Rakhi.
Rambha f Hinduism, Hindi, Marathi, Odia, Assamese
Means "plantain" in Sanskrit. In Hindu mythology this is the name of an apsara (female celestial spirit) known for her talent in dance and music.
Ramnath m Indian, Hinduism
Means "Rama the lord", derived from Rama 1 and Sanskrit नाथ (natha) meaning "lord"... [more]
Rampa f Sanskrit, Hinduism, Hindi, Indian, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Gujarati, Bengali, Marathi
Name : Rampa रम्पा... [more]
Rampion f Folklore
In some versions of Rapunzel, Rapunzel's name is Rampion, after the lettuce her father stole.
Rana Niejta f Sami Mythology
Derived from rana meaning "green, green fields" and niejta meaning "girl, daughter". This is the Sami goddess of spring and fertility.
Randalín f Norse Mythology
In the Saga of Ragnar Lothbrók, his second wife Áslaug changes her name to Randalín when she goes to avenge the lives of her stepsons.... [more]
Randgrid f Norse Mythology
Modern form of Randgríðr. This name is not used as a personal name in Norway, but a valkyrie bears this name.
Randgríðr f Norse Mythology, Old Norse
Derived from the Germanic name elements rǫnd "shield" and gríð "peace, protection, mercy, truce". This is the name of a Valkyrie in Norse mythology.
Ranganatha m Hinduism, Kannada
From Sanskrit रङ्ग (raṅga) meaning "place of assembly, arena" combined with नाथ (nātha) meaning "master, lord". This is the name of a Hindu deity particularly revered in southern India... [more]
Rangarajan m Hinduism
Means "Lord Vishnu."
Rangda f Indonesian Mythology
Means "widow" in Balinese. In Balinese mythology this is the name of a demon who embodies the forces of evil, considered the nemesis of Barong. Her eternal battle with Barong is depicted in Balinese dance, in which she is portrayed as an old woman with long hair and nails and a terrifying face with fangs, protruding eyes and a long tongue.
Ranginui m Polynesian Mythology, Maori, Cook Islands Maori
Derived from Rangi and nui meaning "large, big, vast, great." This is another name for the Maori god of the sky.
Ranpatnafrat f Egyptian Mythology
Means "beautiful year". This was the name of a minor goddess associated with the Ancient Egyptian New Year.
Raphi f Quechua (?), Incan Mythology (?)
Means "petal" in Quechua.
Raphiel m Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend (Rare), English (Rare)
Possibly a variant of Raphael. It appears as the name of an angel on the Ars Paulina, a book compiled into The Lesser Key of Solomon, which is a grimoire on sorcery.
Raran m Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Tamil, Gujarati, Punjabi, Hinduism, Malayalam, Nepali, Telugu, Marathi, Kannada
MEANING - liberal, bestowing, bountiful, distributing
Rashti f Sanskrit, Indian, Hinduism, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Bengali, Gujarati
MEANING : { to rign , rule, shine, be splendid, to govern}... [more]
Rasu'aya f Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
This is the name given to the wife of Arphaxad in the Book of Jubilees.
Rataa f Sanskrit, Hindi, Hinduism, Indian, Punjabi, Indian (Sikh), Marathi, Gujarati, Nepali, Assamese, Bengali
MEANING - beloved, amused, fond or enamoured of, delighting in
Ratatoskr m Norse Mythology
Likely means "drill-tooth" or "bore-tooth" from Rati, the name of a legendary drill or auger, and Old Norse -toskr meaning "tusk, tooth". In Norse mythology Ratatoskr is a squirrel who runs up and down the world tree Yggdrasil to carry messages between the eagle perched atop the tree, and the serpent Níðhöggr, who lives beneath the roots of the tree.
Ráðgríðr f Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Means "the bossy", or derived from ráð ("counsel, advise") and gríð ("vehemence, eagerness; protection"). This is the name of a Valkyrie.
Ráðný f Old Norse, Norse Mythology, Icelandic
Derived from the Germanic name elements ráð "advise, counsel, decision" and ný "new moon, waxing moon". This is the name of a character in the Old Norse poem Sólarljóð ("song of the sun").
Ráðspakr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Means "wise, shrewd, discerning". This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Ráðsviðr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from ráð ("advice, counsel, decision") and sviðr ("fast; clever"). This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Ratnasambhava m Buddhism
Means "jewel-born" in Sanskrit, from रत्न (ratna) meaning "jewel, treasure" and सम्भव (sambhava) meaning "being or coming together, birth, origin"... [more]
Raunaq m Indian, Muslim, Hinduism
the name is a Hindu/Muslim name. it means "Beauty", "Grace", "Glamour" It can be used as a masculine noun. In Arabic it means (رونق) "Brilliant". Persian (راوناق) "smooth"
Rauni f & m Finnish, Finnish Mythology
Perhaps a variant of Rauno or Ragnhild, or derived from Old Norse reynir meaning "rowan". In Finnish mythology Rauni was either the name of god Ukko's spouse, or another name for Ukko himself... [more]
Razivia f Slavic Mythology
Old Slavonic variant of Živa and Zivena.
Rearea f Polynesian Mythology
The goddess of joy in Tahitian mythology. Her name may come from reʻareʻa, meaning "yellow".
Redeta f Hinduism
Beautiful
Redon m Albanian, Albanian Mythology
The name Redon appears in ancient inscriptions found in Santa Maria di Leuca (present-day Lecce), and on coins minted by the Illyrian city of Lissos, suggesting that he was worshipped as the guardian deity of the city, and probably as a sea god... [more]
Reginleif f Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Old Norse name composed of the elements regin "advice, decision; might, power (of the gods)" and leif "inheritance, legacy"... [more]
Reginleifr f Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Variant of Reginleif. This is the name of a Valkyrie in Norse mythology.
Reginn m Norse Mythology
Derived from Old Norse regin or rögn "advice." In Norse mythology, Reginn was a son of the dwarf king Hreiðmárr and foster father to Sigurd.
Reifnir m Old Norse, Norse Mythology, Icelandic
Derived from reifir ("giver, helper"). This is the name of a sea-king in Norse mythology.
Rēinga f & m Maori, Polynesian Mythology
Means "underworld" and "departing place of spirits" in Māori. Cape Reinga is the northern most place in New Zealand. In Māori mythology spirits of the dead would leap from Cape Reinga to enter the afterlife.
Reistr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Variant of Vræistr. Jarðar ("of the earth") Reistr is another name for Jǫrmungandr.
Rekkr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Variant of Rinkr. This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Remas m Lithuanian, Roman Mythology
Lithuanian form of Remus.
Renenutet f Egyptian Mythology
In Egyptian mythology she was the goddess of nourishment and the harvest, and as such was worshiped mainly during harvest. She was often depicted as a cobra or as a woman with the head of a cobra. She was sometimes portrayed as the consort of Sobek, Shai, or Geb, with whom she had the snake god Nehebkau... [more]
Renpet f Egyptian Mythology
Means "year" in Ancient Egyptian. This was the name of the goddess of fertility, youth and spring.
Renpetneferet f Egyptian Mythology, Ancient Egyptian
From Egyptian rnpt-nfrt, a variant form of Renpetnefer. This was the name of a sister and/or wife of Imhotep, regarded as a minor goddess associated with the new year... [more]
Renuka f Hinduism, Indian, Kannada, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali, Odia, Malayalam, Tamil
Derived from Sanskrit रेणुका (renuka) referring to a kind of medicine and perfume said to be fragrant, bitter-tasting and greyish in colour. This is the name of a Hindu goddess particularly revered in parts of western and southern India.
Repun-kamuy m Ainu, Far Eastern Mythology, Japanese Mythology
Ainu god (Kamuy) of the sea, depicted as either an orca or a harpoon-wielding young man.
Resheph m Near Eastern Mythology, Semitic Mythology
Derived from Semitic ršf meaning "to absorb, to consume" or "to burn" (descended into Hebrew as רשף (reshef) "burning heat" or "plague"). This was the name of a Canaanite and Semitic deity of plague, the underworld, and war.
Reshnee f Hinduism
SILK... [more]
Revant m Hinduism
MEANING : wealthy, opulent, splendid, brilliant, handsome. It is the name of a son of lord Surya ... [more]
Rhadamanthos m Greek Mythology
I am uncertain of the meaning, but it might be etymologically related to Greek adámas "invincible, untamed" or Greek damázo "to overpower, to tame, to conquer." In Greek mythology, Rhadamanthos was a son of Zeus and Europa.
Rhadamanthus m Greek Mythology
Meaning unknown, probably of pre-Greek origin, but perhaps related to Greek ῥᾴδιος (rhaidios) "easy" and μανθάνω (manthanô) "to learn, come to know". In Greek mythology, Rhadamanthus or Rhadamanthys was a son of Zeus and Europa... [more]
Rhagnell f Welsh Mythology (?), Theatre
Possibly a Welsh form of Ragnailt. This is the name of Blodeuwedd's maid in the play Blodeuwedd (The Woman Made of Flowers) (1923-25, revised 1948) by the Welsh dramatist Saunders Lewis.
Rhamnousia f Greek Mythology
An epithet of the Greek Goddess of retribution, Nemesis, meaning "the Goddess of Rhamnous". Rhamnous was an ancient Greek city and the site of Nemesis' most prominent sanctuary.
Rhanis f Greek Mythology
The name of one of the band of sixty young Okeanid Nymphs which formed the core retinue of the goddess Artemis. Her name is derived from the word Ψεκας (rhanis) meaning "raindrop".
Rheda f Anglo-Saxon Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Old English Hrêðe or Hrêða. Rheda is a goddess attested solely by Bede in his 8th-century work De temporum ratione, where she is connected with the month "Rhedmonth" (which is the equivalent of modern day March).
Rheme f African Mythology
Rheme was used in African Mythology and means 'The Life'
Rhene f Greek Mythology
The name of two different nymphs in Greek mythology, one an oread of Mount Cyllene and lover of Hermes, the other the mother of Medon by Oïleus.
Rhexenor m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun ῥηξήνωρ (rhexenor) meaning "bursting through ranks of armed men (of the enemy)", which consists of the Greek noun ῥῆξις (rhexis) meaning "breaking, bursting, breaking forth" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".... [more]
Rhodia f Greek Mythology
Possibly derived from Greek ῥόδον (rhodon) meaning "rose".
Rhodope f Greek Mythology, Late Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective ῥοδωπός (rhodopos) meaning "rosy-faced, rosy", which consists of the Greek noun ῥόδον (rhodon) meaning "rose" combined with the Greek noun ὤψ (ops) meaning "eye, face, countenance".... [more]
Rhodos f Greek Mythology
Rhodos was a sea nymph and the goddess and personification of the island of Rhodes. She was a daughter of Poseidon, with various goddesses listed as her mother. Rhodos was also the wife of the sun god Helios, and the island of Rhodes was named in her honour.
Rhoecus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology
Probably derived from Greek ῥοικός (rhoikos) meaning "crooked, bent" or "bow-legged". This was the name of a Samian sculptor of the 6th century BCE, as well as the name of a centaur who was killed by Atalanta after he attempted to assault her in Greek mythology.
Rhoeo f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ροή (rhoē) "flow, stream". In Greek mythology, this was the name of a woman loved by Apollo.
Rhun m Welsh, Medieval Welsh, Welsh Mythology, Arthurian Cycle
Old Welsh name, possibly derived from Proto-Celtic *roino- meaning "hill, plain" (the source of Scottish Gaelic raon meaning "plain, field") or Proto-Celtic *rnf which meant "secret" and "magic" (the source of Middle Welsh rin which meant "mystery" and "charm" as well as Modern Welsh rhin meaning "secret")... [more]
Richik m Sanskrit, Hinduism, Hindi, Indian, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, Gujarati, Marathi, Assamese, Nepali, Sinhalese
MEANING - one who knows sacred verses, one sings hymns, praising, Name of a Rishi
Riddh m Indian, Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Hinduism, Punjabi, Bengali, Nepali
MEANING: increased, thriving, prosperous, abundant, wealthy, filled with (voices), made to resound,stored grain,... [more]
Riddhida f Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Nepali, Sinhalese, Hinduism, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Gujarati, Assamese
MEANING - giver of sucess, bestowing magical-powers or fortune. a name of goddess Durga. Here ऋद्धि means magicalpowers, success + दा means conferring
Riddhil m Hinduism
MEANING - one having magical powers, prosperous, successful... [more]
Riddhila f Indian, Sanskrit, Hindi, Hinduism, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Name: Riddhila ऋद्धिला... [more]
Riddhimaan m Indian, Sanskrit, Hindi, Hinduism, Nepali
MEANING : rich, prosperous ... [more]
Ríg m Norse Mythology
Rig is the god Heimdall disguised.
Rig m Sanskrit, Indian, Hinduism
MEANING : verse, praise ... [more]
Rígr m Norse Mythology
A Norse god, described as "old and wise, mighty and strong", fathers the classes of mankind. The prose introduction of Rígsþula (or Rígsmál) states that Rígr is another name for Heimdall, who is also called the father of mankind in Völuspá.
Rinda f Popular Culture, English, Norse Mythology
Short form of names ending in -rinda (Florinda, Lorinda, etc.).... [more]
Rindr f Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Variant of Vrindr. In Norse mythology Rindr is a giantess, the mother of Odin's son Váli.
Riphath m Biblical, Irish Mythology, Irish, Scottish
Name of Gomer second-born son in Genesis ch. 10. Irish/Scottish oral tradition (Leber Gabala Eirinn) lists him as the ancestor of the Scots (including the Irish). They too call him the second son of Gomer... [more]
Ripheus m Literature, Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Uncertain etymology, possibly derived from Ancient Greek ῥιπή (rhipé) meaning "rapid movement; throw, cast, hurl; sweep, rush (of wind, fire)". This was the name of a Trojan hero and figure from Virgil’s Aeneid, stated to be the most just and righteous of the Trojans.
Rishaan m Hinduism
Rishaan is a name of Hindi origin and holds diverse meanings. Widely interpreted as ‘good’ or ‘strong,’ it also signifies ‘Lord Shiva,’ ‘saint,’ and ‘seeker of enlightenment.’ Additionally, Rishaan could mean ‘one who meditates on the Lord’s name,’ encapsulating spiritual significance... [more]
Ritona f Celtic Mythology
Ritona is a Celtic goddess chiefly venerated in the land of the Treveri in what is now Germany. Her name is related to the same root as Welsh rhyd "ford", which suggests that she was a goddess of fords.
Rivalitas f Roman Mythology
Means "jealous rivalry" in Latin. She was the Roman equivalent of Nemesis.
Robigo f Roman Mythology
Feminine form of Robigus. In Roman mythology Robigo and her male counterpart Robigus were minor deities summoned for protection of the crops against blight, i.e. agricultural diseases such as mold, mildew and rust... [more]
Robigus m Roman Mythology
Derived from Latin robigo meaning "red blight, wheat rust", referring to a red fungus that could infest crops. This was the name of a minor god in Roman mythology, summoned for protection against agricultural diseases such as mold, mildew and rust... [more]
Roch m Sanskrit, Hindi, Hinduism, Indian, Punjabi, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Nepali, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam
"Shining "; "radiant" ;"one who lightens or makes bright "... [more]
Rojanice f Slavic Mythology
Rojanice, with Rod her male counterpart, presides over the destinies of Humans. She is the co-creator of the universe, during birth.
Rokapi m Georgian Mythology
Meaning unknown. Rokapi was an evil spirit and the leader of the kudiani (a group of witches) in Georgian mythology. He was punished by Ghmerti and chained to a column underneath the earth, where he ate the hearts of humans that his kudianis would bring to him... [more]
Rǫkkvi m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Maybe the name is related to the Old Norse word røkkr meaning "twilight" or røkkva meaning "to grow dark". In Norse mythology, Rǫkkvi was the name of a sea king
Roma f Roman Mythology
In ancient Roman religion, Roma was a female deity who personified the city of Rome and more broadly, the Roman state. She embodied Rome in complex ways and symbolized the ideal woman in society
Rongo m Polynesian Mythology
In New Zealand Maori mythology, Rongo is a major god of cultivated plants, especially kūmara. He was also an important god of agriculture and war in the southern Cook Islands.
Rongomātāne m Maori, Cook Islands Maori, Polynesian Mythology
Rongomātāne is a god of agriculture and peace (after war) in Māori mythology. Rongomātāne derives from rongo "peace, news", mā "by way of", and tāne "man".
Roro Jonggrang f Javanese, Indonesian, Folklore
From the name of a princess that is featured in a Central Javanese folklore, Roro Jonggrang. The story tells about the betrayal of the princess which broke the prince's love (Bandung Bondowoso)... [more]
Rosanella f Folklore (Anglicized)
From the French name Rosanie, which is probably an elaboration of Rose. This is the titular character of the French fairy tale 'Rosanella'... [more]
Rosanie f Folklore
Probably an elaboration of Rose. This is the name of a princess in the fairy tale 'Ricdin-Ricdon' by Marie-Jeanne L'Héritier. It was also used by the Comte de Caylus for the titular princess in his fairy tale 'Rosanie' (usually known in English as 'Rosanella').
Rosaspina f Folklore (Italianized)
From Italian rosa meaning "rose" and spina "thorn, spine", used as a translation of German Dornröschen, the title character of a Brothers Grimm fairy tale (known as Briar Rose in English).
Rose Red f Folklore
English translation of German Rosenrot. This name was featured on the German fairy tale Snow-White and Rose-Red by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm.
Rǫskva f Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from rǫskr "brave". In Norse mythology Rǫskva is a farmer's daughter; Thor takes her and her brother Þjálfi with him as servants when he goes to Utgarðaloki.
Rosmerta f Celtic Mythology
Probably means "great provider" from Gaulish ro, an intensive prefix (hence "very, most, great"), combined with smert "purveyor, carer" and the feminine name suffix a. This was the name of an obscure Gallo-Roman goddess of fertility, abundance and prosperity... [more]
Roszpunka f Folklore
Polish name for Rapunzel, which is taken from their word for corn salad, also known as the Valerianella plant. This is also how the original German Rapunzel is named... [more]
Róta f Norse Mythology
Possibly derived from the Old Norse verb róta meaning "to stir, overturn, tear". In Norse mythology, Róta is a valkyrie. She is attested in the Prose Edda book Gylfaginning, where she is mentioned alongside the valkyries Gunnr and Skuld... [more]
Rougarou m Folklore
The name of a werewolf-like creature in Laurentian French. It is derived from standard French loup garou "werewolf" (where loup means "wolf" and garou is a borrowed word from Germanic were-wolf via Frankish garulf).
Royintan m Persian, Persian Mythology, Literature
Means "one who has a body of brass", derived from the Middle Persian adjective rōyēn meaning "brazen" (ultimately from rōy meaning "brass, copper") combined with the Middle Persian noun tan meaning "body, person".... [more]
Rozhanitsa f Slavic Mythology
Allegedly means "woman giving birth" from Proto-Slavic *roditi "to give birth, to bear (fruit)". This is the name of an obscure Russian goddess who has a feast day in late December. She is a winter goddess and is usually depicted wearing antlers.
Rübezahl m Germanic Mythology
In Silesian legends, Rübezahl is the 'lord of the mountains' in the Riesengebirge. He is also described as a 'prince of gnomes'.... [more]
Rubiel m Spanish (Latin American), Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
Possibly a genuine Hebrew name, of which the first element may be etymologically related to Ruben. The second element would certainly be derived from Hebrew el "God"... [more]
Ruchika f Hinduism
Ruchika means Shinning or Beautiful, is of Indian origin.
Ruchir m Hinduism
Ruchir means Beautiful... [more]
Ruda m Near Eastern Mythology
The meaning "well disposed", Ruda is a moon god worshipped in North Arabian tribes of pre-islamic Arabia.
Rudá m New World Mythology, Portuguese (Brazilian), Tupi
He is the god of love in the mythology of the Tupí and Guaraní peoples of South America.
Rudabeh f Persian Mythology, Persian
From Persian رود (rōd) meaning "river, torrent" and آب (āb) meaning "water". In the Persian epic the Shahnameh Rudabeh was the mother of the hero Rostam and the wife of Zal.
Rudraige m Irish Mythology
Rudraige mac Sithrigi was, according to medieval Irish legend and historical tradition, a High King of Ireland... [more]
Rudrakshi f Hinduism (Sanskritized)
From Sanskrit रूद्राक्षी(Rūdrākṣī) meaning "power, fearless, fierce". Etymologically means "tear of lord Rudra(Shiva" and metaphorically means "Goddess Shakti or Parvati".
Rudrani f Hinduism, Indian (Rare)
Means "wife of Rudra" in Sanskrit. This is the name of the consort of Rudra, a Vedic deity who is considered an incarnation of Shiva in contemporary Hinduism... [more]
Rueen m Persian Mythology, English
The Book of Kings ... [more]
Ruhi f Indian, Sanskrit, Hindi, Hinduism, Tamil, Nepali, Malayalam
MEANING- ascending, mounting, grown
Rukuba m & f Nyanga, Central African, Eastern African, African Mythology
Rukuba is a folk hero in Nyanga mythology, who happens to be a Basenji dog. His name has an unknown meaning.
Rumina f Roman Mythology
Derived from Latin rūma "udder". This name belonged to a goddess who protected breastfeeding mothers and possibly nursing infants. Her domain extended to protecting animal mothers, not just human ones... [more]
Runtiya m Near Eastern Mythology, Luwian Mythology
The name is possibly derived from a word for "horn" or "antler", but all the etymologies which have been proposed to date are problematic. Name borne by a Luwian god of hunting, who was often invoked alongside the goddess Ala... [more]
Rusalka f Slavic Mythology, Theatre, German (Rare)
A water nymph in Slavic Mythology. Also the name of an opera written by the Czech writer Antonín Dvorák.
Rushou m Chinese Mythology, Far Eastern Mythology
From a combination of the characters 蓐 (ru, meaning “straw mat”) and 收 (shou, meaning “to gather” or “harvest”). Rushou is the Chinese god of metal who oversees the season of autumn and the west... [more]
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