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Pepelka f Folklore
Slovenian form of Cinderella.
Perchta f Germanic Mythology
Derived from the Old High German word beraht meaning "bright", this was the name of a goddess worshiped in Austria, Baveria, Baden, Swabia, Switzerland and Slovenia.
Pergamus m Greek Mythology
Etymology uncertain, but it may be related to πῠ́ργος (púrgos) meaning "tower, watchtower".
Perilaos m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek περί (peri) meaning "around, near, surrounding" combined with Greek λαος (laos) meaning "(the) people".
Perilaus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Perilaos. This name was borne by a Greek tyrant of Argos (6th century BC) as well as by several characters in Greek mythology.
Periphas m Greek Mythology
Periphas is the name of several figures in Greek mythology, among them a king of Attica and husband to queen Phene whom Zeus transformed into an eagle.... [more]
Perkūnas m Baltic Mythology, Lithuanian (Rare)
Derived from Proto-Indo-European *perkwunos or *perkunos, which itself is ultimately derived from Proto-Indo-European *perkwus or *perkṷu meaning "oak tree" or "fir tree"... [more]
Perria f Albanian Mythology
Perria is a fairy-like mountain figure in Albanian mythology and folklore. The origin and meaning of her name are debated; theories include a derivation from Albanian përrua "brook" and a derivation from Old Albanian përruo, ultimately derived from Bulgarian порой (poroj) “torrent”.
Persephassa f Greek Mythology
Older, archaic form of Persephone, which suggests pre-Hellenic origins.
Persephatta f Greek Mythology
Alternative form of Persephone.
Pertunda f Roman Mythology
Pertunda enabled sexual penetration. Pertunda is the female personification of the verb pertundere, "to penetrate", and seems to be a name for invoking a divine power specific to this function.
Peta f Roman Mythology
Goddess that saw to the infants first wants.
Petraea f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Πετραία (Petraia) meaning "of a rock" as well as "rocky" and "living among the rocks", a derivative of πέτρα (petra)... [more]
Phaeax m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Phaiax. Bearers of this name include an architect and an orator, who both lived in the 5th century BC.... [more]
Phaenops m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Φαῖνοψ (Phainops) meaning "bright-eyed, conspicuous", derived from φαεινός (phaeinos) "shining, radiant" and ὄψ (ops) "eye"... [more]
Phaeo f Greek Mythology
The name of one of the Hyades, derived from φαιός (phaiós) meaning "dull, ashy, grey".
Phaëthon m Greek Mythology
the son of Helios
Phaethousa f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Means "beaming, radiant" in Greek, being a participle of the verb φαέθω (phaethô) "to shine". In Greek mythology this was the name of a daughter of the sun god Helios by the nymph Neaira... [more]
Phaia f Greek Mythology
Means "dusky" or "grey" in Greek, from φαιός (phaios). This is the name of the Crommyonian Sow, a mythological pig slain by Theseus. Some versions of the story say that this was the name of the old woman who owned the sow, which was named after her... [more]
Phaiax m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun Φαίαξ (Phaiax) meaning "Phaeacian". A Phaeacian was an inhabitant of Phaeacia, a region in Greek mythology.... [more]
Phaidimos m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek φαίδιμος (phaidimos) meaning "shining, radiant, glistening". This was the name of several characters in Greek legend, including a king of Sidon mentioned in the 'Odyssey'... [more]
Phainon m Greek Mythology
The name of a mythological celestial deity, the god of either Saturn or the planet Jupiter. The name is ultimately derived from the root φαινω (phaino) meaning "shining".
Phalibhu m Indian, Hinduism, Sanskrit, Hindi
MEANING : : to obtain fruit or reward. Here फली means reward, fruit + भू means obtaining... [more]
Phalya f Hinduism
MEANING : a flower, bud ... [more]
Phantes m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "visible".
Pharis m Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Pharis was the son of Hermes and the Danaid Phylodameia
Pharnace f Greek Mythology
Pharnace was the daughter of King Megassares of Hyria.... [more]
Phật m Buddhism
Vietnamese form of Buddha.
Pherusa f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Φέρουσα (Pherousa) meaning "carrying (ships)", being a participle of the verb φέρω (phero) "to carry" (as well as "to be swept away, to be borne along by waves")... [more]
Phialo f Greek Mythology
Etymology uncertain, likely derived from φιλος (philos) meaning "lover, friend".
Philomache f Greek Mythology
Variant transliteration of Φυλομάχην (Phylomache).
Philyra f Greek Mythology
Means "lime tree, linden tree" in Greek. In Greek mythology Philyra was one of the 3,000 Oceanids, water nymph daughters of the Titans Oceanus and Tethys... [more]
Phlegyas m Greek Mythology
Son of Ares and Chryse or Dotis, was king of the Lapiths in Greek mythology.
Phoenissa f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Φοίνισσα (Phoinissa), the feminine form of Phoinix, as well as a proper noun meaning "Phoenicia" and a noun meaning "Phoenician woman"... [more]
Phorbas m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek mythology meaning "pasture giving".
Phosthonia f Greek Mythology
Means "light" (phôster) in Greek. This was the name of one of the Alcyonides, Alkyoneus, the King of the Giants. When Herakles slew their father, they cast themselves into the sea and were transformed by Amphitrite into kingfishers.
Phra Mae Thorani f Far Eastern Mythology
Thai chthonic earth goddess. Her name is derived from พระ (phra), an honorific title, แม่ (mae) meaning "mother" and the Pali word dhāraṇī meaning "ground, earth".
Phrixa f Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Phrixos (see Phrixus).
Phthia f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Perhaps derived from the Greek place name Φθία (Phthia); compare Φθῖος (Phthios) meaning "a Phthian, inhabitant of Phthia". In Greek mythology, the city of Phthia in Thessaly was the home of Achilles... [more]
Phylas m Greek Mythology
Derived from φῠλᾰ́σσω (phulássō) meaning "to watch, guard, protect", "to ambush", "to wait for" or "to maintain, preserve".
Piasus m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek masculine name meaning "pea".
Piatã m New World Mythology, Tupi
Means "strong" in Tupi.
Pidray f Semitic Mythology, Ugaritic Mythology
Etymology uncertain. Possibly derives from the Semitic element pdr ("to scatter/spread"). Another possible origin is the element bqr ("lightning"). A Hurrian origin for her name has also been speculated, specifically from the element pedari ("bull")... [more]
Pieria f Greek Mythology
This was the name of one of the multiple wives of King Danaus of Libya.
Pietas f Roman Mythology
Means "piety, compassion; duty" in Latin. This name belonged to the goddess of duty and personification of piety in Roman mythology.
Pinga f New World Mythology, Inuit Mythology
Means "the one who is up on high". Pinga was an Inuit goddess of the hunt, fertility and medicine. She was also the psychopomp, bringing souls of the newly-dead to Adlivun, the underworld.... [more]
Pipkia f Georgian (Rare), Folklore, Literature, Popular Culture
Derived from the Georgian noun ფიფქი (pipki) meaning "snowflake". Pipkia is also the Georgian name for Snow White.
Pišaišapḫi m Hurrian Mythology, Hittite Mythology
Means "he of Mount Pišaiša". Name borne by a Hurrian mountain god also worshipped as part of the Hittite and Ugaritic pantheons. He is recorded as receiving offerings alongside the goddesses Šuwala, Šauška, and Ninegal... [more]
Pisistratus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Peisistratos. This name was borne by several ancient Greek rulers as well as by two characters in Greek mythology.
Pkharmat m Caucasian Mythology
Means "creator of the nation, language, or land". Pkharmat is a Demi-God (Nart) and legendary hero to the Vainakh (Chechen and Ingush) people who stole fire from the god Sela and brought it to mankind and ultimately led to the people forming a nation... [more]
Plataia f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek πλατύς (platys) meaning "broad, wide, flat". This was the name of a daughter of the river god Asopus and nymph Metope, after whom an eponymous city-state in Boeotia was supposedly named.
Pleiada f Greek Mythology
From the Greek word Πλειάδες "pleiades", which were the seven daughters of Atlas and Pleione and companions to Artemis.
Pleiades m & f Greek Mythology, Astronomy
Name of a star cluster, likely meaning "to sail", from the ancient Greek 'plein'. Also used in Greek mythology, the Pleiades were the seven daughters of Pleione and Atlas, thus meaning "daughters of Pleione".
Plúr na mBan f Irish Mythology
Means "the flower of women", deriving from the Anglo-Norman element flur ("flower, blossom"), and the Irish element na mban ("of the women"). Name borne by the daughter of Oisín and Niamh in the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology.
Podarce f Greek Mythology
An epithet of the Harpy Aello meaning "foot-safe".
Podarces m Greek Mythology
Derived from πούς (poús) meaning “foot” and ἀρκέω (arkéō) meaning “run to assist”.
Podarge f Greek Mythology
An epithet of the Harpy Aello meaning "foot-speedy".
Poemander m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek given name Ποίμανδρος (Poimandros), which is derived from the Greek noun ποιμήν (poimen) meaning "herdsman, shepherd" (see Poimen) combined with Greek ἀνδρός (andros) meaning "of a man"... [more]
Poias m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Probably derived from Greek ποιέω (poieo) meaning "to make, create, compose; to pretend". This was the name of one of the Argonauts, considered the greatest archer of the group.
Poliʻahu f Polynesian Mythology
The name of Hawaiian snow goddess and enemy of Pele. Her name is derived from poli meaning "bosom" and 'ahu meaning "garment, clothed".
Pollicina f Folklore
This name is one of the two Italian forms of Thumbelina (the other is Mignolina). It is derived from Italian pollice meaning "thumb" combined with the Italian feminine diminutive suffix -ina... [more]
Poludnitsa f Slavic Mythology
The name of a supernatural creature in Eastern European mythology, known in English as "Lady Midday" or the "Noon Witch". Her name is probably derived from the proto-Slavic *polъ meaning "half" and dьnь meaning "day", therefore "midday", and the related terms in the various Slavic languages... [more]
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".
Polydora f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Polydoros. This name is borne by several characters in Greek mythology.
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]
Pooka f Anglo-Saxon Mythology, Celtic Mythology
Means "spirit" in Irish folklore. Pooka is another name for "Will-o the Wisp".... [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.
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.
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]
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]
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".
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]
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".
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).
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
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.
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.
Puraskrit m Hinduism (Sanskritized, Rare), Sanskrit, Hindi, Nepali
If you are awarded something, you get a prize or certificate for doing something well.
Puschkayts m Baltic Mythology
Old Prussian god of the earth.... [more]
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.
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]
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]
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.
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]
Qira f New World Mythology (Modern, Rare)
Varient of Ciara, and possibly from "奇拉", meaning "Odd Pull".
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]
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".
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.
Ram m Avestan, Persian Mythology
In the Zoroastrianism Ram is the angel (yazata) presiding over joy and felicity.
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.
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
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.
Remas m Lithuanian, Roman Mythology
Lithuanian form of Remus.
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.
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).
Rhodia f Greek Mythology
Possibly derived from Greek ῥόδον (rhodon) meaning "rose".
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
Riddhila f Indian, Sanskrit, Hindi, Hinduism, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Name: Riddhila ऋद्धिला... [more]
Riddhimaan m Indian, Sanskrit, Hindi, Hinduism, Nepali
MEANING : rich, prosperous ... [more]
Rinda f Popular Culture, English, Norse Mythology
Short form of names ending in -rinda (Florinda, Lorinda, etc.).... [more]
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]
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.
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]
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
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).
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]
Ruchika f Hinduism
Ruchika means Shinning or Beautiful, is of Indian origin.
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]
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.
Rutva m Hinduism
“SPECH” “Season”
Saam m Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Nepali, Marathi
"Sweet words for winning an adversary "; pacify; tranquilize; appease... [more]
Saanvi f Indian, Hinduism
Believed to be another name for the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, though its ultimate meaning and origin are uncertain. It may be from Sanskrit सा (sa) referring to Lakshmi combined with अन्वि (anvi) meaning "follow, pursue, go after" or from सानु (sanu) meaning "peak, summit, ridge".
Saarav m Indian, Sanskrit, Hinduism, Hindi
MEANING - belonging or related to Sarayu river... [more]
Saayan m Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi
MEANING : ( in astron.) with the precession or the longitude of a planet reckoned from the vernal equinoctial point
Saayra f Hinduism, Arabic
Variant of Aayra.
Sabaoth m Gnosticism
Meaning uncertain. In Gnostic texts, the name should be "over all the forces (of chaos)". In Gnostic writings, Sabaoth is one of the sons of Ialdabaoth.
Sabazios m Greek Mythology
Sabazios was the sky father and nomadic horseman of the Phrygians and Thracians.
Sabbe f Greek Mythology, Ancient Near Eastern (Hellenized)
One of the three names of the Persian Sybil presiding over the Apollonian Oracle. Also known as the Hebrew, Egyptian, and Babylonian Sybil.
Sabrael m Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
Sabrael is a male angel of hebrew origin.
Sabriel f & m Literature, Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
There are multiple explanations for the etymology of this name. One is that it is a variant form of Sabrael. An other is that it is derived from Hebrew sabi "stop, rest" combined with el "God", thus meaning "(the) rest of God"... [more]
Sabus m Mythology
Sabus is a character in the mythology of the Sabines of Italy, the son of the god Sancus (called by some Jupiter Fidius). According to Cato, writing in his work Origines, the Sabines took their name from his.
Sacharu m Sanskrit, Hindi, Hinduism, Gujarati, Indian
MEANING - beautiful, lovely, handsome... [more]
Sachiel m Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
Means "the covering of God". Archangel of the order of Cherubim in Christian Angelogy and Kabbala.
Sadarnunna f Near Eastern Mythology, Sumerian Mythology
Of uncertain etymology, Sadarnunna was a minor Sumerian goddess, considered to be the wife of Nuska. Nuska was a "sukkal" (vizier deity) for the god Ea.
Sade f Finnish, Finnish Mythology
Means "rain" in Finnish.
Sadwes f Persian Mythology
Meaning unknown. Sadwes was the Ancient Persian goddess of rain, hail, thunder, lightning and storms.
Sæhrímnir m Norse Mythology
Meaning unknown. In Norse mythology this is the name of a boar which provides food for Valhalla.
Saesara f Greek Mythology
Saesara was the daughter of King Celeus. She married Crocon and became the mother of Meganeira, wife of Arcas, son of Zeus and Callisto 2.
Safa m Ossetian Mythology
Meaning unknown. This is the name of the Ossetian God of the hearth chain and the most important domestic deity to the Ossetian people.
Sahaana f Hinduism
Variant of Sahana.
Sahadeva m Hinduism
Means "one with the gods" in Sanskrit. From saha meaning "one" and deva meaning "God".
Sahana f Hinduism
Sanskrit, indian
Sahaquiel m Hebrew, Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
Apparently means "ingenuity of God" in Hebrew. This is the name of one of the seven archangels mentioned in the Third Book of Enoch.
Sahsnot m Old Saxon, Germanic Mythology
The first element of this name is derived from Sahson, the indigenous name of a continental Germanic people called the Saxons, who in turn derived their name from Old Saxon sahs meaning "knife, dagger, sword"... [more]
Saiken m Chinese Mythology
A kind of Chinese Yokai that literally means "rhinoceros dog".
Sais f & m Egyptian Mythology (Hellenized)
Greek form of Shai (the Egyptian god).
Sakasha f & m Sanskrit, Indian, Malayalam, Hinduism, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali, Marathi, Nepali, Kannada
Meaning- near, visible, present, having appearance, vicinity
Sak-Nikte' f Yucatec Maya, Mayan Mythology
Means "white mayflower" in Yucatec Maya. This was the name of a legendary princess, also written about in Antonio Mediz Bolio's Chichén-Itzá y la princesa Sac-Nicté.
Sakuya m & f Japanese, Japanese Mythology
As a unisex name, it can be used as 咲也, 咲哉, 咲弥, 朔夜 or 朔椰 with 咲 (shou, sa.ku, -zaki) meaning "bloom, blossom", 朔 (saku, tsuitachi) meaning "conjuction (astronomy), first day of the month", 也 (e, ya, ka, nari, mata) meaning "to be (archaic form)", 哉 (sai, kana, ya) meaning "alas, how, question mark, what", 弥 (bi, mi, amaneshi, iya, iyoiyo, tooi, hisashi, hisa.shii, ya, wata.ru) meaning "all the more, increasingly", 夜 (ya, yo, yoru) meaning "evening, night" and 椰 (ya, yashi) meaning "coconut tree."... [more]
Šala f Near Eastern Mythology
The name of the consort of Adad, often considered to be a minor goddess of non-Mesopotamian origin, potentially related to crop fertility. The etymology of her name is unknown, but may be from the Hurrian šāla meaning "daughter".
Salambo f Semitic Mythology (Hellenized), Literature (Anglicized)
Greek and Latin form of the name of a Babylonian goddess of love, equivalent to Aphrodite or Venus. It may correspond to the once-attested Punic name šlmbʿl meaning "(the god) Dusk (is) (my?) Lord", in which the ending of the name comes from Ba'al, a title of various deities meaning "lord"... [more]
Salaneide f Sami Mythology
Derived from sala meaning "sun" and neida meaning "daughter, girl". This is the name of the Sami solar goddess.
Saleka f Sanskrit, Hinduism
Refers to one of the adityas, or deities, in Hinduism. Singer-songwriter and actress Saleka Shyamalan, known as Saleka, is a notable bearer of this name.
Salgra m Garo, Far Eastern Mythology
Salgra is the Sun God in Garo Mythology.
Salmacis f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Σαλμακίς (Salmakis). This was the name of a fountain and nymph at Halicarnassus, featured in Ovid's Metamorphoses. The nymph Salmacis fell in love with Hermaphroditus... [more]
Salmoneus m Greek Mythology
A king from Greek mythology, who, during the Trojan war, pretended to be Zeus.
Salus f Roman Mythology
Means "health, safety" in Latin. This was the name of the Roman goddess of safety and well-being, sometimes equated to her Greek counterpart Hygieia.
Samali f Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Nepali, Assamese
Means "nosegay, collection of flowers" in Sanskrit.
Samantabhadra m Buddhism
Means "universal goodness" from Sanskrit समन्त (samanta) meaning "universal, complete, entire" and भद्र (bhadra) meaning "goodness, happiness, auspiciousness, fortune"... [more]
Sambid m Hinduism, Nepali
a form of the word 'Vidya' which means wisdom/knowledge. Sum is a prefix which makes it a positive wisdom, wise, knowledgable person defined as sambid. For further reference, look into a Nepali,Hindi,Sanskrit dictionary.
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