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Abaangui m New World Mythology
The name of a god from Guaraní mythology credited with creating the moon.
Aban m Persian Mythology, Persian
Means "October" in Persian. In Persian mythology, this is also the name of the Angel of October.
Abhimanyu m Hinduism, Indian, Odia, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali
Derived from Sanskrit अभिमन् (abhimān) meaning "to long for, to desire, to wish". In the Hindu epic Mahabharata, Abhimanyu is the son of the hero Arjuna.
Abundancia f Roman Mythology (Hispanicized)
Spanish form of Abundantia. This is also the Spanish word for "abundance".
Abundantia f Roman Mythology, Late Roman, Italian
Feminine form of Abundantius. She was the Roman personification of abundance, prosperity and good fortune, portrayed as distributing grain and money from a cornucopia... [more]
Acan m Mayan Mythology
Means "groan". This is the name of the Mayan God of wine and celebration.
Acanthis f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Literature
Latinized form of Greek Ἀκανθίς (Akanthis), which was the name of a type of finch, known as thistle finch in English, literally meaning "prickly" from Greek ἄκανθα (akantha) "thorn, prickle, thistle" (compare Acantha, Acanthus)... [more]
Acanthus m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Άκανθος (Akanthos), which is derived from Greek ακανθος (akanthos), the name of a plant with large spiny leaves. The plant ultimately derives its name from Greek ακη (ake) "thorn, point" and Greek ἄνθος (anthos) "flower, blossom"... [more]
Acarnan m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Ἀκαρνάν (Akarnan), which is derived from Greek ἀκαρνάν (akarnan), which is said to mean "laurel", but can also refer to a kind of thistle. In Greek mythology, Acarnan was the son of Alcmaeon... [more]
Achamán m Guanche Mythology
One of the names of the god Acoran, along with Achuhuran, Achahucanac, Achguayaxerax, Achoron, Abora, Orahan and Eraoranhan.
Achtan f Irish Mythology, Celtic Mythology
The Irish heroine who bore Cormac, the king.
Achuhucanac m Guanche Mythology
From Guanche *at-u hu əkanak , meaning "here is the one in the rain". This name was an epithet of Acoran.
Achuhurahan m Guanche Mythology
From Guanche *at-u hu raɣan, meaning "he who is in the brilliance". This name was an epithet of Acoran.
Acorán m Spanish (Canarian), Guanche Mythology (Hispanicized)
Accented form of Acoran, used in modern times.
Acoran m Guanche Mythology
From Guanche aqqoran, derived from *āhɣuran "God", literally "the Celestial", from *ahɣur "firmament, vault of heaven, sky". This was the name of the supreme god in the mythology of the Guanches indigenous to Gran Canaria, one of the Canary Islands.
Adamanteia f Greek Mythology (?)
Apparently derived from Greek ἀδάμαντος (adamantos) meaning "unbreakable, inflexible". The 1st-century BC Roman writer Hyginus called the nymph Amaltheia by this name in his Fabulae (139).
Adamanthea f Greek Mythology (Modern, ?)
Possibly a corruption of Adamanteia, a name used by Hyginus in reference to Amalthea.
Adataneses f Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
Means "gift" in ancient Hebrew. This was the name of the wife of Japheth in the Book of Jubilees.
Adiante f Greek Mythology
Possibly derived from Greek ἀδίαντον (adianton) meaning "maidenhair" (a plant, species Adiantum capillus-veneris) or ἀδίαντος (adiantos) meaning "unwetted, not bathed in sweat", from the negative prefix ἀ (a) and the verb διαίνω (diaino) "to wet, to moisten"... [more]
Adranos m Greek Mythology
The name of a fire deity worshipped by the Sicels of ancient Sicily, especially in the town of Adranus (modern Adrano). He is said to have been driven out of Mount Etna by Hephaestus.
Adyant m Hinduism
From beginning to end; Lord Shiva
Aeantides m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Aiantides. Bearers of this name include the Greek tyrant Aeantides of Lampsacus (6th century BC) and the Greek tragic poet Aeantides of Alexandria (3rd century BC).... [more]
Aeddan m Welsh Mythology, Celtic Mythology, Arthurian Cycle
Welsh form of Áedán and diminutive of Aedd. In Welsh Legend, Aeddan was the son of Caw, a Pictish overlord... [more]
Aedumanda f Celtic Mythology (Hypothetical)
Reconstructed old Celtic form of Aimend.
Aganippe f Greek Mythology
Possibly derived from Greek ἀγανός (aganos) meaning "mild, gentle" and ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse". This was the name of various figures in Greek mythology... [more]
Aganippos m Greek Mythology
Masculine form of Aganippa.
Aganju m Yoruba Mythology, Yoruba (Rare)
Means "the one with the stiff face" in Yoruba, a clipping of Aganjusola.
Aganjusola m Yoruba Mythology, Yoruba (Rare)
Means "the one with the stiff face makes honor" in Yoruba. According to Yoruba tradition, this is the name of a warrior king deified after his death, said to fight by shooting fire. He is associated with wilderness, the desert, and volcanoes... [more]
Ahan m Sanskrit, Malayalam, Hindi, Hinduism, Punjabi, Indian, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Nepali, Marathi
From Sanskrit अहन् ahan "day".
Ahurani f Near Eastern Mythology, Persian Mythology
Means "she who belongs to Ahura" in Avestan, from the name Ahura, referring to either the creator god Ahura Mazda or the various other ahuras of the Avesta, combined with the feminine suffix -ani meaning "companion, wife, mate"... [more]
Aiantides m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "son of Ajax" in Greek. It is derived from the name Aias (the original Greek form of Ajax) combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).
Aiswaran m Indian, Hinduism
Means "belongs to the lord; lordly".
Akkhani m Hinduism
Thai form of Agni 1.
Alabandus m Greek Mythology
Means "horse victory". From the Carian ala 'horse' and banda 'victory'. In Greek mythology he was a Carian hero, son of Euippus and the naiad Callirrhoe, and through Callihrrhoe the grandson of the Titans Oceanus and Tethys... [more]
Alcander m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Alkandros. This name was borne by different figures in Greek mythology.
Alcanor m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Alkanor. This name was borne by two characters from Greek mythology.
Aldebaran m Astronomy, Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
Derived from Arabic الدبران (al-Dabarān) meaning "follower" (from دبر (dábar) "to turn one's back"). This is the name of the brightest star in the constellation Taurus, presumably so named because it appears to follow the Pleiades rightward across the night sky... [more]
Alexanor m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek verb ἀλέξω (alexo) meaning "to defend" as well as "to help" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".... [more]
Alisanos m Celtic Mythology
A local god in Gaul who is mentioned in inscriptions in central France. Attempts have been made to identify him as a mountain-ash god or a god of rowan trees. The ancient Gaulish city of Alesia, now called Alise-Sainte-Reine, may well be connected with him.
Alkandros m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek αλκη (alke) "strength" combined with Greek ανδρος (andros) meaning "of a man".
Alkanor m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun ἀλκή (alke) meaning "strength" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".
Allani f Hurrian Mythology
In Hurrian mythology, Allani was the goddess of the underworld. Her name is likely derived from Hurrian allai=ni "lady, mistress".
Allanzu f Hurrian Mythology
Etymology uncertain, possibly deriving from the Hurrian element alla=i, meaning "lady, queen". Another possible element is the Hurrian alu-, meaning "to speak". Name borne by a Hurrian goddess that was often worshipped alongside Ḫepat, who was considered to be her mother.
Alpan f Etruscan Mythology
The Etruscan goddess of love and the underworld. She belongs to the Lasas and is usually portrayed naked.
Alpanu f Etruscan Mythology
The Etruscan goddess of the underworld, associated with rebirth, revenge, and triumph out of suffering.
Amadán m Celtic Mythology
A figure in Irish and Scottish Gaelic folklore who may assume both benevolent and malevolent roles. Amadán Mór, the Great Fool, is the Perceval-like hero of several Irish folk narratives and a sometime leader of the fairy host in narrative and poetry... [more]
Amanchuu f Far Eastern Mythology
Okinawan reading of Amamikyu, the traditional creator goddess of the Ryukyu Islands. Her name is derived from 阿 (a) meaning "a", 摩 (ma) meaning "to rub, chafe", 美 (mi) meaning "beauty" and 久 (yu) meaning "long time"... [more]
Amanozako f Japanese Mythology
The furious and monsterous goddess born from Susanoo's pent up rage. Her name means "heaven opposing everything".
Amechania f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἀμηχανία (amechania) meaning "want of means, want of resources, helplessness". Amechania was the Greek personification of helplessness and want.
Amekhania f Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek form of Amechania.
Amekushin-otome-ōankami f Far Eastern Mythology
An alternative name for the Okinawan creator goddess Amanchuu. Her name is derived from 天 (ame) meaning "heavens, sky", 久 (kyu) meaning "a long time", 神 (shin) meaning "spirit, deity", 乙女 (otome) meaning "daughter, maiden, virgin", 王 (ō) meaning "king", 御 (here read as 'an'), an honourific particle, and 神 (kami) meaning "spirit, deity".
Amphianassa f Greek Mythology (?)
Apparently derived from Greek αμφι (amphi) meaning "around, on both sides" (compare Amphitrite) and ανασσα (anassa) meaning "queen, lady" (used as a term of address for goddesses)... [more]
Amphianax m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἀμφί (amphi) meaning "on both sides, in all directions, surrounding" as well as "around, about, near" and ἄναξ (anax) meaning "master, lord, king".... [more]
Anabiel f Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend (?)
In the Kabbalah, Anabeil can be called upon to cure stupidity.
Anactoria f Literature, Greek Mythology (Latinized, ?), Ancient Greek (Latinized, ?)
Latinized form of the Greek Ἀνακτορία (Anaktoria), derived from ἀνακτόρῐος (anaktorios) "royal", literally "belonging to a king, a lord" from ἀνάκτωρ (anaktor) "lord", from ἄναξ (anax) "lord"... [more]
Anadyomene f Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology
Means "emerging, rising from the sea", derived from Greek αναδύομαι (anadyomai) meaning "to surface, emerge, rise to the surface". This was an epithet of Aphrodite.
Anael m & f Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend, Biblical, Hebrew
Biblical Hebrew name of uncertain meaning, possibly "God answers" (making it an equivalent of Anaiah, using el "God" as the second element as opposed to yah "Yahweh"); alternatively the first element may be related to chanah "favour, grace" (making it a relative of Hananiah and perhaps a form of Hanniel or Channiel)... [more]
Anaga f Hinduism, Indian, Tamil
Means "sinless."
Anaideia f Greek Mythology
From Greek ἀναίδεια (anaideia) meaning "shamelessness", derived from ἀν- (an-) "without" (alternative form of the negative prefix ἀ- (a-) used before a vowel) combined with αἰδώς (aidos) "shame, decency, regard for others, respect, reverence"... [more]
Anala m Hinduism
Meaning "fire." A Hindu attendant god. He is one of the eight vasu deities who serve the god Indra.
Anamitra m & f Hinduism
Means "Lord Surya (Sun)."
Anamrin m Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada
MEANING : having no enemy that can injure... [more]
Anandan m Hinduism
The name of serpant(sarpam) of Lord Vishnu where he use as his bed in the ocean. The nagaraja is his true brother. The name is better for his friendship
Anane m & f Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
A fallen angel mentioned in the Book of Enoch.
Ananiel m Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
Ananiel, Anânêl (Aramaic: עננאל, Greek: Ανανιας) was the 14th Watcher of the 20 leaders of the 200 fallen angels who are mentioned in an ancient work titled the Book of Enoch. The name Ananiel is sometimes translated as "Rain of God" even though the name is often confused with the name Hananiel... [more]
Ananke f Greek Mythology
Meaning "force, constraint, necessity." Ananke was the personification of destiny, necessity and fate, depicted as holding a spindle. She marks the beginning of the cosmos, along with Chronos.
Anantacharitra m Buddhism
Means "boundless practice" from Sanskrit अनन्त (ananta) meaning "infinite, endless" and चारित्र (caritra) meaning "conduct, behaviour, practice"... [more]
Ananthiy f Hinduism
Meaning, Happiness or Joy
Anapel f Siberian Mythology
Known as "Little Grandmother," this goddess of the Koryak people of Siberia is Matron of Reincarnation. She was worshipped at ceremonies following the birth of a new child.
Anarr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Variant of Annarr. This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Anasuya f Hinduism, Indian, Bengali, Telugu, Kannada
Means "without envy" or "without spite", from Sanskrit अ (a) meaning "not" and असूया (asūyā) "envy, jealousy". In Hindu mythology, Anasuya is the pious wife of the ancient rishi (sage) Atri.
Anax m Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek noun ἄναξ (anax) meaning "master, lord, chief". In ancient Greece, it was a title denoting a tribal king or military leader.... [more]
Anaxandra f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology, French (Quebec, Rare)
Feminine form of Anaxandros. In Greek legend this name was borne by the wife of King Procles of Sparta. It was also the name of a 3rd-century BC Greek painter, who is mentioned in Clement of Alexandria's essay 'Women as Well as Men Capable of Perfection'.
Anaxarete f Greek Mythology
Means "master of virtue", derived from Greek ἄναξ (anax) meaning "lord, master" and ἀρετή (arete) meaning "virtue"... [more]
Anaxibia f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Anaxibios. This name is carried by several characters in Greek mythology.
Anaxo f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek αναξ (anax) meaning "master, lord, king".
Ancaeus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Attributed to two heroes in Greek mythology. Both were among the Argonauts.
Ancamna f Celtic Mythology (Latinized)
A water goddess from Continental Celtic mythology known from inscriptions in the area of modern-day France and Germany.... [more]
Ancasta f Celtic Mythology
Ancasta is the name of a little known goddess of Roman Britian.
Ancerika m New World Mythology
The sun god of the Tapirape, Brazil.
Anchiale f Greek Mythology
The name of the Titan goddess of the warming heat of fire, the sister of Prometheus and mother of the metal-working Daktyloi. Her name may be derived from ank-, a prefix meaning "to reveal or uncover" and further elements meaning "heat"... [more]
Anchiroe f Greek Mythology
The name of several Greek mythological figures, meaning "pouring flow".
Anchises m Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology, Ancient Greek
Possibly derived from Greek ἄγχι (ankhi) meaning "near, nigh, close by" or "resembling". This was the name of a lover of Aphrodite in Greek mythology, the father of Aeneas by her.
Andarta f Celtic Mythology
Andarta was a goddess worshiped in southern Gaul (in present-day southern France and in Bern, Switzerland). Her name has traditionally been translated as "Great Bear" (from Gaulish artos "bear"), more recent analyses of the name, however, offer the translation "Well-fixed, Staying firm".
Anđelija f Serbian, Croatian, Slavic Mythology
Serbian and Croatian form of Angelia. Ćorava Anđelija ("One-eyed Anđelija") is a storm demon in Balkan mythology.
Andhrímnir m Norse Mythology, Old Norse
Combination of and "against, opposite, hostile" and hrīm "rime, soot". In Norse mythology this is the name of both an eagle and a cook in Valhalla.
Andiciopec m New World Mythology
In Crow mythology, this is a legendary warrior-hero invincible to bullets.
Andjety m Egyptian Mythology
Means "he of Andjet", the name of an ancient Egyptian city whose name was probably derived from ḏd "stability, durability".... [more]
Andorás m Hungarian Mythology
Older form of András. According to tradition, Andorás is a descendant of one of the leaders of the conquering Hungarians, the founder of the Andrássy family in Csíkszentkirály and Krasznahorka.
Andraemon m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek
Latinized form of Greek Ἁνδραίμων (Andraimon), which is probably derived from Greek ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man" (genetive ἀνδρός (andros)) and αἷμα (aima) meaning "blood"... [more]
Andras m Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
The name of a demon as described in the Lesser Key of Solomon as a creature with the body of an angel and an owl's head who rides a wolf. Andras commands thirty legions of lesser demons and his main purpose is to spread discord and violence amongst mortals.
Andrealphus m Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
The name Andrealphus is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a both first and last name.... [more]
Andrémon m Greek Mythology (Gallicized)
French form of Andraimon via its latinized form Andraemon.
Andreus m Greek Mythology
Variant form of Andreas (see Andrew). In Greek mythology, Andreus was the son of the river god Peneus.
Androdamas m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
From Greek ἀνδροδάμας (androdamas) meaning "man-taming, man-slaying", itself from ἀνδρός (andros) "of a man" and δαμάζω (damazo) meaning "to tame"... [more]
Androdameia f Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Androdamas, which means "man fighter" or "subduer of men", from Greek ἀνδρός (andros) "of a man" and δαμάζω (damazo) "to tame"... [more]
Androgeus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Ἀνδρόγεως (Androgeos), which is derived from Greek ανδρος (andros) meaning "of a man" combined with Greek γεως or γεος (geos), the genitive of Greek γῆ (gē) meaning "earth, land"... [more]
Andromedes m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
In ancient Greek, there are two possible ways to write this name, and with each way the meaning is different.... [more]
Andros m Greek (Cypriot, Rare), Greek Mythology
From an element ανδρος (andros), a genitive form of ανηρ (aner). In Greek mythology, he was the son of Anius and grandson of Apollo.
Andvari m Norse Mythology
Means "careful one". In Norse mythology Andvari was a dwarf who lived under a waterfall and could change himself into a fish at will. He had a pile of gold and a magical ring, Andvaranaut, which made him wealthy... [more]
Aneecha f Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Bengali, Tamil, Punjabi, Gujarati, Marathi, Hinduism
DEVANAGARI SCRIPT : अनीचा... [more]
Anesidora f Greek Mythology
Means "giver of gifts" (or "she who sends forth gifts", "sender-up of gifts") or "spender of gifts" in Greek. This was an epithet (and epiklesis) of the Greek goddesses Demeter, who had a temple under this name at Phlius in Attica, and Gaia; it was also applied to Pandora.
Angad m Indian (Sikh), Hinduism, Indian
a part of , normally pertains to a parent addressing the child as a part of themselves... [more]
Ángángûjuk m Greenlandic, Inuit Mythology
Archaic spelling of Anngannguujuk (using the old Kleinschmidt orthography).
Angantýr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology, Icelandic
Combination of Old Norse angi "sweet odour" and tívar "gods". It's the name of three characters in Norse Mythology.
Angawdd m Welsh Mythology
One of the sons of Caw in medieval Welsh legend.
Aṅgayaṟkaṇṇi f Hinduism
Alternate transcription of Tamil அங்கயற்கண்ணி (see Angayarkanni).
Angayarkanni f Hinduism, Tamil (Rare)
Means "she who has beautiful fish-like eyes" in Tamil, from அம் (am) meaning "beautiful", கயல் (kayal) meaning "fish", கண் (kan) meaning "eye" and the feminine suffix -இ (-i)... [more]
Angelia f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἀγγελία (angelia) meaning "message, tidings, news", related to ἄγγελος (angelos) "messenger". In Greek mythology Angelia was a daughter of the messenger god Hermes and the spirit (daimona) of messages, tidings, and proclamations.
Angeyja f Norse Mythology
The etymology of this name is uncertain. It could be derived from Old Norse angi "sweet odour" and ey, a name element which might mean "island" (compare Eyja)... [more]
Anggraini f Indonesian Mythology, Javanese, Indonesian
Likely derived from Javanese anggara meaning "Tuesday", ultimately from Sanskrit अङ्गार (angara). Alternately it may be from Javanese anggrek meaning "orchid". In Javanese wayang (shadow puppetry), Anggraini is the beautiful wife of the prince Ekalavya.
Angitia f Roman Mythology
A Roman snake-goddess who was especially worshipped by the Marsi, a tribe in central Italy.
Anguillette f Folklore
Means "little eel" in French (a diminutive of French anguille "eel"). This name is borne by the titular character of the fairy tale "Anguillette" (1697) by Henriette-Julie de Murat. Anguillette is a fairy who takes the form of an eel, and is rescued by a princess while in this form.
Anguta m Inuit Mythology
Allegedly means "man with something to cut" (compare Inuktitut ᐊᖑᑦ (angut) meaning "man"). In Inuit mythology this is the name of a god, sometimes considered a psychopomp responsible for conveying the souls of the dead to the underworld, Adlivun, where they must sleep for a year... [more]
Anhur m Egyptian Mythology
Means "(one who) leads back the distant one" or "sky bearer", derived from jnj "to bring, get, fetch, attain" combined with ḥrt "sky, heavens; distant one". This was the name of a god of war and hunting in Egyptian mythology... [more]
Anich m Sanskrit, Indian, Hindi, Kannada, Hinduism, Malayalam, Gujarati
DEVANAGARI SCRIPT : अनीच... [more]
Aniel m Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
known as Hananel, Anael, Hanael or Aniel, is an angel in Jewish lore and angelology, and is often included in lists as being one of the seven archangels. Haniel is generally associated with the planet Venus, and is the archangel of the sephirah Netzach... [more]
Aniela f Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
Feminine form of Aniel and the meaning of the name is "God is my grace" .
Anigol m Ossetian Mythology
Meaning unknown. Anigol is the Ossetian god of bees and the patron of beekeeping. He protects beehives from animals, thieves, and the evil eye.
Aningâĸ m Greenlandic, Inuit Mythology
Means "big brother of a girl" in Greenlandic. Aningâĸ is the name of the moon in Greenlandic mythology.
Aningan m Inuit Mythology, Greenlandic
The god of the moon among the Inuit of Greenland. He is called Igaluk by the Inuit of Canada and Alaska.
Anius m Greek Mythology
The son of Apollo and Rhoeo. When Rhoeo became pregnant, her father had her placed in a chest and cast into the sea... [more]
Anji f Sanskrit, Indian, Hinduism, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi, Gujarati, Nepali, Bengali, Malayalam, Marathi, Kannada
MEANING - blessing, brilliancy, oointment, commander, sender, unctuous
Ankhinoe f Greek Mythology
Variant transcription of Ἀγχινόη (see Anchinoë).
Ankotarinja m Indigenous Australian Mythology
Among the Aranda people, the first man. He is the Dreaming hero who first emerged from the ground to create the world.
Ankou m Celtic Mythology, Breton Legend
This is the name of a legendary skeleton-ghost in parts of France, namely Brittany and Normandy as well as Cornwall. He travels by night, riding a creaking cart (or small coach) drawn by four black horses in which he comes to collect the souls of the recently departed... [more]
Ánn m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Means "old" in Old Norse. Ánn is the name of a dwarf mentioned in the Vǫluspá.
Annapurna f Hinduism, Bengali, Marathi, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu
Means "filled with food" from Sanskrit अन्न (anna) meaning "food, grains" combined with पूर्ण (pūrṇa) meaning "filled with, full of". This is the name of the Hindu goddess of food and nourishment, considered a manifestation of Parvati or Durga.
Annar m Norwegian, Icelandic (Rare), Norse Mythology (Anglicized)
Modern form of Ánarr, although it may also be used as a masculine form of Anna. In Norse Mythology, Annar is the partner of Nótt and the father of Jǫrð (Mother Earth)... [more]
Annarr m Old Norse, Icelandic, Norse Mythology
Either a variant of Ánarr or from Old Norse meaning "the second one" or . In Norse mythology this is the name of Nótt's second husband, the father of Jǫrð.
Annea f Celtic Mythology
Annea was a goddess worshipped in the province of Cuneo in the southwest of the Piedmont region of Italy. The origin and meaning of her name are uncertain, it has, however, been suggested that it might be related to Celtic ann- "mother" (compare the name of the Irish goddess Anu).
Anngannguujuk m Greenlandic, Inuit Mythology
Derived from Greenlandic anngak meaning "her brother's child" combined with the suffix -nguujuk meaning "sweet little". (Also compare the Greenlandic kinship terms qangiak/qangiaq "his brother's child" and nuaraluaq and ujoruk, both of which mean "sister's child".) This is the name of a character in a Greenlandic legend which is popular among children.
Anningan m Inuit Mythology
Variant of Aningan. In Greenlandic mythology Anningan is the god of the moon and the brother of Malîna, the sun goddess... [more]
Annit f Near Eastern Mythology
Annit was a northern Babylonian moon goddess who was later replaced by Ishtar.
Annona f Roman Mythology
In Roman Mythology, Annona is the divine personification of the grain supply to the city of Rome. The name itself is derived from Latin annona "yearly produce; corn, grain".
Annonaria f Roman Mythology
Means "she who supplies corn" in Latin, derived from annona "yearly produce", "crop, harvest" or "corn, grain" (also the name of a Roman goddess who personified the year), which was ultimately from annus "year"... [more]
Annunitum f Near Eastern Mythology, Akkadian
Means "the skirmisher" or "the martial one". This was an epithet of Ishtar in her capacity as a war goddess. Later in the Sargonic period, Annunitum became a distinct deity in her own right.
Ano f Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
According to the Septuagint this is the name of Jeroboam's wife mentioned in 1 Kings 14.
Anouke f Egyptian Mythology, African Mythology
Possibly a variant of Anuket, as she is depicted in an almost identical way, or even Neith, and perhaps the inspiration for the Greek Goddess Hestia as they are thought to have shared similar duties... [more]
Ansa m Hinduism
In Hindu myth, one of the Adityas, the guardian deities of the months. A minor sun god.
Anshar m Sumerian Mythology
Means "whole heaven", deriving from the Sumerian elements šar ("totality, all"), and an ("sky, heaven"). Name borne by a primordial god of creation, who was viewed as the father of the sky god Anu... [more]
Anshuman m Hinduism, Indian, Hindi, Bengali
Derived from Sanskrit अंशुमान (amshuman) meaning "sun". This is the name of a king in Hindu mythology.
Antaboga m Indonesian Mythology
Derived from Sanskrit अनन्त (ananta) meaning "infinite, endless" and भोग (bhoga) meaning "food, enjoyment, wealth". In Javanese and Balinese mythology this is the name of a snake deity who created the world.
Antaeus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Ἀνταῖος (Antaios), which is derived from Greek ἀνταῖος (antaios) meaning "(right) opposite, opposed to, set over against". In turn, it is ultimately derived from the Greek verb ἀντάω (antaō) meaning "to come opposite (to), to meet face to face, to meet (with)"... [more]
Antandre f Greek Mythology
In Greek Mythology, Antandre was an Amazonian warrior. She was one of Penthesilea's twelve companions at Troy. Her name means, "She Who Precedes Men".
Antaura f Greek Mythology
Perhaps derived from Greek ἀντί (anti) meaning "against, opposed, compared to, like" and αὔρα (aura) meaning "breeze"... [more]
Anteia f Greek Mythology
According to Homer and other early writers, this was the name of the consort of Proetus. The tragic poets gave the name of the consort of Proetus as Stheneboea.
Antenor m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology, Galician
Derived from the Greek noun ἀντήνωρ (antenor) meaning "instead of a man", which consists of Greek ἀντί (anti) meaning "against" as well as "instead of" and "compared to, like" combined with the Greek noun ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".... [more]
Anteros m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology, Croatian (Rare), Polish (Rare), Portuguese (Rare), Spanish (Rare)
Derived from the Greek noun ἀντέρως (anteros) meaning "counter-love". It consists of Greek ἀντί (anti) meaning "against, compared to, like" combined with the Greek noun ἔρως (eros) meaning "love" (see Eros).... [more]
Anterus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Anteros. This name was notably borne by a pope from the 3rd century AD.
Antevorta f Roman Mythology, Astronomy
Meaning uncertain. This was another name for the goddess Prorsa. It is also an alternative name for Gamma Virginis, a binary star system in the constellation of Virgo.
Anthe f Greek Mythology
Feminine given name from Greek Mythology which means "bloom". Anthe was one of the Alkyonides, nymphs of fair weather. After the death of their father at the hands of Herakles, they threw themselves into the sea in their grief and were transformed into kingfishers.
Anthelia f Coptic (Archaic), Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Anthelia was a water nymph and a dainaid. She is said to be a daughter of Polyxo and the wife of Cisseus.
Anthemion m Greek Mythology
Means "small flower", derived from Greek ἄνθεμον (anthemon) meaning "flower" combined with the Greek diminutive suffix -ιων (-ion). The former is ultimately derived from Greek ανθος (anthos) meaning "flower, blossom"... [more]
Antheus m Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἀνθέω (antheō) meaning "to blossom, to bloom", which is related to Greek ανθος (anthos) meaning "flower, blossom". In order words, this name is virtually the masculine form of Antheia (see Anthea)... [more]
Anthippe f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Anthippos. In Greek mythology, Anthippe is one of the fifty daughters of king Thespius. She had a son named Hippodromus with Heracles.
Anthrakia f Greek Mythology
Means "embers, burning charcoal" in Greek. In Greek myth this name belonged to one of the nurses of the infant Zeus.
Anthus m Greek Mythology
Means "flower."
Anthylla f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Possibly derived from Greek άνθος (anthos) meaning "blossom". Anthylla was a sacrificed victim of the Minotaur in Greek mythology.
Antianeira f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἀντιάνειρα (antianeira) meaning "a match for men", itself from ἀντί (anti) "against, compared to, like" and ἀνήρ (aner) "man"... [more]
Antianira f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Antianeira, as well as the Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of this name.
Antibrote f Greek Mythology
Means "equal to man", from Greek ἀντί (anti) meaning "against, compared to, like" combined with βροτός (brotos), a poetic term meaning "mortal man"... [more]
Antilochos m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek ἀντί (anti) meaning "against, compared to, like" 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]
Antilochus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Antilochos. This was the name of an ancient Greek historian.... [more]
Antimachos m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from the Greek adjective ἀντίμαχος (antimachos) meaning "capable of meeting in war", which consists of Greek ἀντί (anti) meaning "against, compared to, like" combined with the Greek noun μάχη (mache) meaning "battle".... [more]
Antimachus m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Antimachos. Bearers of this name include two Greek poets and two Graeco-Bactrian kings.... [more]
Antinoe f Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Antinoos. This was the name of several princesses in Greek mythology, including one of the Peliades (the daughters of King Pelias of Iolcus and sisters to Alcestis, who were tricked by the sorceress Medea into killing their own father).
Antinoos m Ancient Greek, Roman Mythology
Means "against the mind", derived from Greek ἀντί (anti) meaning "against" and νόος (noos) meaning "mind, thought".
Antioche m & f French (Archaic), Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
French form of Antiochus (masculine), as well as an ancient Greek feminine form of Antiochos (note, the usual feminine form was Antiochis)... [more]
Antiphonus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Ἀντίφονόν (Antiphonon), derived from Greek ἀντίφονος (antiphonos) meaning "in return for slaughter" or "in revenge for blood", from ἀντί (anti) "in return for; for the sake of, for" and φόνος (phonos) "murder, slaughter; blood shed in murder, gore"... [more]
Antiphos m Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology this was the name of multiple men, including one of the 50 sons of Priam.
Antu f Near Eastern Mythology
She evolved from the Sumerian goddess Ki. ... [more]
Anu f Celtic Mythology
Proto-Celtic theonym *Φanon- "mother", Anu is an Irish goddess with uncertain functions and often conflated with other figures of Irish mythology and folklore, like Danu... [more]
Anubi m Egyptian Mythology (Italianized), Georgian (Archaic)
Italian form of Anubis as well as the Georgian form of Anubius.
Anuket f Egyptian Mythology, African Mythology
Allegedly means "the embracer" or "embrace". This was the name of the personification of the Nile in Egyptian mythology.... [more]
Anuradh m Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Marathi
MEANING - accomplished, worship, happiness, born under the asterism 'Anuradha', Seventeenth of twenty -eight lunar mansions... [more]
Anuruddha m Buddhism, Sinhalese
Means "checked, opposed" or "pacified, soothed" in Sanskrit. This was the name a disciple and cousin of the Buddha.
Anzû m Near Eastern Mythology, Sumerian Mythology
Possibly means "heavenly eagle". Name borne by a Mesopotamian demon, who was drawn in the form of a huge fire and water breathing bird, or a lion-headed eagle.
Apanuugak m Inuit Mythology
In Inuit mythology, Apanuugak is a culture hero who was sometimes depicted as an error-prone warrior who lives to old age and sometimes as a dastardly villain.
Apemerukoyan-mat-unamerukoyan-mat f Far Eastern Mythology
Means "rising fire sparks woman" or "rising cinder sparks woman" in Ainu. It is the full name of the goddess Kamuy-huci.
Aramaneak m Old Armenian, Armenian Mythology
Aramaneak was a legendary patriarch of Armenia. He was the son of Hayk, founder of the Armenian nation.
Arənauuāčī f Persian Mythology, Avestan
Avestan name that probably meant "she who speaks the injustice (to denounce it)", from arəna- "injustice" and ouuāč-ī "she who speaks". In Persian mythology this name belonged to a sister or daughter of King Jamshid... [more]
Arani f Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Bengali, Gujarati, Nepali, Marathi
Means "sun, mother, wood used for kindling fire by attrition, pain, being fitted or turning round".
Aravan m Hinduism
Tamil form of Iravan.
Arjan m Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Punjabi, Kannada, Bengali, Sinhalese, Nepali, Marathi, Gujarati
MEANING : procuring, gaining , earning, acquiring... [more]
Aryaman m Hinduism, Indian, Hindi
Sanskrit name originating from the Hindu deity Aryaman. Means 'companion' or 'close friend'.
Asdzą́ą́ Nádleehé f New World Mythology
The name of a Navajo creation goddess whose name means "changing woman" or "woman who changes".
Ashokananda m Hinduism
The creator of happiness,one who brings happiness without any hurt to other
Astyanassa f Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Astyanax. This was the name of Helen of Troy’s maid, supposedly the first author of erotic texts and poetry.
Astyanax m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "city lord" or "lord of the city", derived from Greek ἄστυ (asty) meaning "city, town" and ἄναξ (anax) meaning "master, lord, chief".... [more]
Atalante f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Original Greek form of Atalanta. This was borne by a sister of the 4th-century BC Macedonian general Perdiccas.
Atguaychafanataman m Guanche Mythology
This is one of Acoran's names and it means "behold the cause of lightning".
Atlanteia f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Variant latinization of Greek Ἀτλαντείη (Atlanteie), because its proper latinized form is Atlantia. In Greek mythology Atlanteie was a Hamadryad nymph who consorted with King Danaus of Libya and was perhaps the mother of some of the Danaïdes: Hippodamia, Rhodia, Cleopatra, Asteria, Glauce, Hippomedusa, Gorge, Iphimedusa, and Rhode.
Atlantia f Greek Mythology
A hamadryad (tree nymph) and the wife of Danaus in Greek Mythology.
Atlatonan f Aztec and Toltec Mythology
Possibly derived from Nahuatl atlan "water, in the water" and tonan "our mother". This was an Aztec goddess of the coast, lepers, and disease, patron of those born with physical disabilities or ailments, or who suffered from illnesses involving open sores.
Aulanerk f Inuit Mythology
In Inuit mythology, Aulanerk is a friendly sea goddess who rules over the tides, waves and joy.
Aumanil m & f Inuit Mythology
In Inuit mythology, Aumanil is a kind and beneficent spirit. Also, it is said that this god lived on land and controlled the movement of the whales.
Aurvandill m Norse Mythology
Means "beam; morning; morning star", or possibly derived from aur ("water") and vandill ("sword"). In Norse mythology one of Aurvandill's toes broke off. Thor threw it into the sky, where it became a star.
Aurvangr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Means "one from Aurvangar". Aurvangar "the gravelly wetlands", also called Jǫruvellir "sandy plain", is the home of the dwarfs. In Norse mythology Aurvangr is the name of a dwarf.
Avan m Hinduism, Sanskrit, Indian, Tamil, Telugu, Nepali, Sinhalese, Indian (Sikh), Bengali
Meaning, "favour, preservation, protection,(= तर्पण) satisfaction , joy, pleasure, desire, speed, preserving, a preserver."
Awan f Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
In the Book of Jubilees, this was a daughter of Adam and Eve and sister of Seth, Abel, Azura and more, and the twin sister and wife of Cain.
Ayyappan m Hinduism, Malayalam, Tamil
Possibly means "lord father" from Malayalam അച്ഛൻ (acchan) meaning "father" and Malayalam അപ്പന്‍ (appan) or Tamil அப்பா (appa) both meaning "father"... [more]
Azan m Greek Mythology
Name of the eponymous king of Azania in Arcadia and son of King Arcas in Greek mythology.
Aztlan m & f Aztec and Toltec Mythology, American (Hispanic, Rare), Mexican (Rare)
From the name of the legendary ancestral homeland of the Aztec peoples. Etymology uncertain, often said to mean "place of the herons", from Nahuatl aztatl "heron, snowy egret" and the locative suffix -tlan, though this doesn’t fit Nahuatl morphology... [more]
Baeddan m Welsh Mythology
In the medieval Welsh tale 'Culhwch and Olwen' this name belongs to the father of Maelwys, one of Arthur's warriors.
Balanice f Folklore
Meaning unknown. This name appears in the French fairy tale "Rosanella", where it belongs to the queen who is the title character's mother.
Balanos f Greek Mythology
Derived from Ancient Greek βάλανος (balanos) meaning "acorn" or "oak tree". This was the name of one of the eight hamadryad daughters of Oxylos and Hamadryas, associated with oak trees.
Banba f Irish Mythology
One of a trinity of Irish goddesses, with Ériu and Fódla.
Banebdjedet m Egyptian Mythology
A god with four ram heads.
Bardaisan m Assyrian, Gnosticism
From Syrian ܕܝܨܢ (bar Daiṣān) "son of the Dayṣān", referring to the Daysan River. This is the name of an Assyrian teacher and founder of the Bardaisanites.
Beanstan m Anglo-Saxon Mythology
The father of Breca in the epic Beowulf.
Belet-eanna f Near Eastern Mythology, Akkadian
An Akkadian name for the goddess Inanna, specifically in her capacity as Inanna of Uruk. Likely derives in part from the Akkadian belet ("mistress or lady").
Bhavani f Telugu, Hinduism
From Sanskrit भव (bhava) meaning "being, existence". This is the name of a Hindu goddess, Durga in her amiable form.
Biancabella f Folklore
Combination of Bianca and Italian bella, meaning "white-beautiful" in Italian. This is the name of the title character of the Italian fairy tale Biancabella and the Snake, written by Giovanni Francesco Straparola.
Bianor m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from either Greek βία (bia) meaning "bodily strength, force" or βίος (bios) meaning "life" combined with ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man".... [more]
Bihan m Hinduism, Hindi, Nepali
Meaning of Bihan's name is "Dawn", which gives a reflection of power and intellect.
Bithnanaia f Near Eastern Mythology, Semitic Mythology
Of uncertain etymology. Bithnanaia was a Palmyrene goddess, considered to be the daughter of the god Konon.
Blanche-Neige f Folklore (Gallicized)
Combination of Blanche and Neige, used as a French translation of Snow White.
Bodhana f Sanskrit, Hinduism, Tamil, Indian, Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam
MEANING : intellect, Knowledge, enlighening, causing to awake or expand
Bodhani f Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Nepali, Sinhalese
MEANING : intellect , Knowledge, Teaching, exciting
Brana f Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from Old Norse brattr "steep". This is the name of a jotunn in Norse mythology.
Brandingi m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Variant of Brandgengi. This is the name of a Jotunn in Norse mythology.
Brandubh m Irish Mythology
Means "black raven" in Irish. In Irish legend this was a board game played by the heroes and gods. It was also the name of a king of Leinster (whom the 'Annals of Ulster' say died in 604); he was a good friend of Mongán of the Dál nAraidi but coveted Mongán's wife, Dubh Lacha... [more]
Breogán m Celtic Mythology, Galician
Related to the Celtic root brixs "high, hill". This is the name of the mythological ancestor of the Irish in the Lebor Gabála Érenn, a medieval Christian history of Ireland... [more]
Brigantia f Celtic Mythology
Derived from Celtic *brigant- "high" or *briga- "might, power". This was the name of an important Brythonic goddess. She is almost certainly the same deity as Bridget, the Irish goddess.
Buan f Philippine Mythology
From Tagalog buwan meaning "moon, month". This is the name of a goddess of the moon in traditional Tagalog mythology.
Caamanha f Tupi, New World Mythology
Derived from caamania meaning “forest mother” in the Classical Tupi and Nheengatu languages.
Cabrakan m Mayan Mythology
Means "earthquake" in Mayan. Cabrakan was the god of mountains and earthquakes.
Cadhan m Old Irish, Irish Mythology
Gaelic byname meaning "barnacle goose". In Irish legend Cadhan was a hero who slayed a monster with the help of his hound.
Callianassa f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kallianassa. In Greek mythology, this is the name of one of the Nereids.
Callianira f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Kallianeira. In Greek mythology, this name belonged to one of the Nereids.
Calmana f Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend, Literature
Latinized form of Kalmana, the name of Cain's wife and twin sister in Judeo-Christian legend (e.g., found in the (first Greek redaction of the) 'Apocalypse of Pseudo-Methodius', written in Syriac in the late 7th century)... [more]
Canace f Greek Mythology
Daughter of Aeolus and Enarete, and lover of Poseidon. In another, more famous version Canace was a lover not of Poseidon, but of her own brother Macareus... [more]
Candalus m Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Candalus was one of the Heliadae, a son of Rhodos and Helios. Candalus, along with his brothers, Triopas, Macar and Actis, were jealous of their fifth brother, Tenages... [more]
Candelifera f Roman Mythology
Means "candle bearer", derived from Latin candela "a taper, a wax-light, a tallow-candle" (the source of the English word candle) and ferre "to bear". In Roman mythology Candelifera was a goddess supposed to assist at childbirth, for whom a symbolical candle or torch was lighted.... [more]
Caneque f & m New World Mythology
A Mayan name meaning roughly, 'mischievous forest spirit.' Appears in local mythology.
Canethus m Greek Mythology
Etymology uncertain, but it may be linked to κανθός (kanthos) meaning "eyelid, corner of the eye".
Cangjie m Chinese, Chinese Mythology, Far Eastern Mythology
In Chinese mythology, Cangjie was a retainer of the Yellow Emperor (Xuanyuan) who invented written Chinese characters. According to legend, his invention caused ghosts to cry in the night and the sky to rain millet... [more]
Canthus m Greek Mythology
Derived from κανθός (kanthos) meaning "eyelid, corner of the eye".
Capaneus m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Καπανεύς (Kapaneus), which is possibly derived from Greek καπάνη (kapanē) meaning "chariot". It could also have been derived from Greek κάπη (kapē) meaning "crib, manger" or even from Greek κᾶπος (kapos), which can mean "plot of land, garden" as well as "breath"... [more]
Capanilli m Nahuatl, Aztec and Toltec Mythology
Means "one who makes noise", from Nahuatl capani "to make a cracking or slapping noise". This was an epithet of Xolotl, possibly associated with sleep or dreams.
Carmanor m Greek Mythology
Greek demi-god of the harvest
Celeustanor m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Keleustanor. In Greek mythology, this is the name of a son of Heracles, whom he had with Iphis, the daughter of king Thespius of Thespiae in Boeotia.
Chandraprabha m Buddhism, Sanskrit
Means "moonlight" from Sanskrit चन्द्र (candra) meaning "moon" and प्रभा (prabha) meaning "light, radiance"... [more]
Chandrat m Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism
MEANING : it was the name of an ancient physician
Chang m Sanskrit, Hindi, Indian, Hinduism, Punjabi
MEANING : Handsome, understanding, being judge of... [more]
Changqin m Far Eastern Mythology, Chinese Mythology
From a combination of the characters 长 (cháng, meaning “long”) and 琴 (qín, referring to the guqin or Chinese zither). This is the name of a mythological figure found in the Shanhaijing (山海经), or Classic of Mountains and Seas... [more]
Changxian m Chinese, Chinese Mythology, Far Eastern Mythology
From the characters 常(cháng, meaning “always” or “frequent”) and 先 (xiān, meaning “first”). Changxian was one of the prominent retainers serving the Yellow Emperor (Xuanyuan) along with Fenghou and Limu... [more]
Chantico f & m Aztec and Toltec Mythology
Derived from Nahuatl chantli "home" and the suffix -co, meaning "in the home" or "she makes the home". This was the name of an Aztec fire deity. While usually interpreted as female, several historical writings use ambiguous pronouns.
Charvangi f Indian (Rare), Hinduism
Means "beautiful-bodied" in Sanskrit (from चारु (cāru) "beautiful, lovely" and अङ्ग (aṅga) "a limb of the body; the body"), a word used in the Shiva Purana to describe the goddess Kali (called 'Kālī of exquisite body (i.e., cārvaṅgī) and comely appearance').
Chimalman f Nahuatl, Aztec and Toltec Mythology
Variant form of Chimalma, sometimes interpreted as meaning "like a shield", reading the second element as -man "like, in the manner of", or "shield bearer".
Chrysanthis f Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Chrysanthos. ... [more]
Chrysosandalaimopotichthonia f Greek Mythology
Epithet of Hecate meaning "(goddess) of the lower world wearing golden sandals and drinking blood", from Greek χρυσός (chrysos) "gold", σάνδαλον (sandalon) "sandal", αἷμα (haima) "blood", ποτόν (poton) "that which one drinks" and χθόνιος (chthonios) "in the earth".
Ciabhán m Irish Mythology
From Irish ciabhar meaning "locks, head of hair". In Irish mythology Ciabhán was the mortal lover of Clíodhna. It is often anglicized as Keevan.
Cochrann f Irish Mythology
Perhaps from Cróchnait, which was derived from Irish cróch "saffron, red" (from Latin crocus) combined with a diminutive suffix. In the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology Cochrann is a daughter of Cathair Mór, king of Leinster, and the mother of Diarmaid and Oscar; in ballads the character is known as Cróchnat.
Coeranus m Greek Mythology
Means "ruler, commander" in Greek.
Cormoran m Folklore, Literature
Name of a legendary giant in Cornish folklore; he appears in the fairy tale 'Jack the Giant Killer'. The name was also used for the main character, Cormoran Strike, in 'The Cuckoo's Calling' (2013) by Robert Galbraith (J... [more]
Cranaë f Greek Mythology
Means "stony" in Greek. It is the name of an island off the coast of Gytheio, where Paris of Troy and Helen spent their first night together in Greek mythology.