Names Categorized "happiness"

Jabulile is a feminine given name of Zulu origin, derived from the Nguni word jabula, meaning "rejoice." It specifically translates to "we have rejoiced," reflecting a communal sense of happiness. The name is a feminine...

Jadyra is a feminine given name of Kazakh origin, meaning "cheerful, lively" in the Kazakh language. The name is a variant of Zhadyra, which shares the same meaning and usage. In Kazakh culture, names often reflect desir...

Jargal is a feminine given name of Mongolian origin. It derives from the Mongolian word жаргал (jargal), meaning "happiness" or "blessing." The name reflects a cultural tradition in Mongolia of bestowing names with posit...

Jehoaddan is a female name of Hebrew origin found in the Old Testament, meaning "Yahweh delights" from the elements yeho, a shortened form of the divine name Yahweh, and ʿaḏan, meaning "to delight." The name appears in 2...

Jiayi is a Chinese unisex given name, though it is more commonly used for girls. Its meaning is intricately tied to the characters chosen to represent it, as many Chinese names are formed by combining characters with aus...

Jingyi is a Chinese feminine given name (though occasionally unisex) composed of two characters from the rich lexicon of Chinese naming elements. The most common characters used in the name are 静 (jìng), meaning "quiet,...

Jocosa is a female given name of Medieval English origin, considered a variant of Joyce, with significant influence from the Latin word iocosus (or jocosus), meaning 'merry' or 'playful'. This name emerged in the Middle...

Joi is a variant of the English name Joy. While Joy itself became popular in the late 19th century, Joi emerged as a streamlined spelling alternative, particularly in the 20th century. The name shares the meaning of joy,...

Joice is the Brazilian form of the name Joyce. While in English-speaking countries Joyce is used for both genders but predominantly feminine, Joice in Brazil is primarily a feminine given name.Etymology and HistoryLike i...

Joisse is a rare variant of the name Joyce, used primarily in English-speaking countries. Like Joyce, Joisse is predominantly feminine, though its origins are rooted in a masculine medieval name.EtymologyThe name Joyce u...

Joy is a feminine given name derived directly from the English word joy, which ultimately comes from Norman French joie and Latin gaudium. The name has been regularly used as a given name since the late 19th century, ref...

Etymology Joyce is a given name that originated as a masculine name and later transitioned to feminine. It is derived from the medieval masculine name Josse, which itself evolved from Iudocus, a Latinized form of the Bre...

Joye is a variant of the name Joy, ultimately derived from the English word joy, which comes from Norman French joie and Latin gaudium. It has been used as a given name since the late 19th century, often as a phonetic or...

Jun-seo (also spelled Joon-seo, Joon-suh, or Jun-suh) is a Korean masculine given name. It is formed by combining Sino-Korean 俊 (jun) meaning "talented, handsome" with either 舒 (seo) meaning "open up, unfold, comfortab...

Jyrgal is a Kyrgyz unisex given name meaning "happiness" in the Kyrgyz language. The name reflects a common practice across Turkic cultures of naming children after abstract positive concepts, with happiness being a univ...

Kalea is a feminine Hawaiian name meaning "joy, happiness" in the Hawaiian language. Rooted in the Polynesian language family, Hawaiian derives from Proto-Polynesian, where similar words convey joyful moods. The name cap...

Kayin is a unisex given name of Yoruba origin, meaning "celebrate" in the Yoruba language. It carries a joyful connotation, often chosen by families to mark a moment of gratitude or festivity. The name is distinct from t...

Etymology and MeaningKayode is a name of Yoruba origin, meaning "bringing joy" or "brings happiness." In Yoruba culture, names often carry deep significance, reflecting the circumstances of birth or the family's aspirati...

Kazuyuki is a masculine Japanese given name. It is typically composed of two kanji characters: the first, kazu (和), meaning "harmony, peace", and the second, yuki (幸), meaning "happiness, good luck". However, many othe...

Keitumetse is a feminine given name of Tswana origin, meaning "I am happy" in the Tswana language. It derives from the word itumetse, which translates to "happy." The name reflects a common pattern in Tswana naming conve...

Kexin is a Chinese feminine given name composed of two characters. The first character can be 可 (kě), meaning “can, may, approve, fit, suit” — a common verb or modal particle. The second character often comes from one o...

Khurram is a masculine Persian- and Urdu-origin name, primarily used as a given name in South Asian and Middle Eastern Muslim communities.EtymologyThe name Khurram (Persian: خرّم) derives from the Persian adjective khorr...

Khushi is a Hindi feminine name meaning "happiness." The word is borrowed from Persian khūshī (خوشی), which carries related joyful associations. In Hindi-speaking communities, notably in India, the name evokes not only p...

Kıvanç is a Turkish given name and surname that carries the positive connotation of "pleasure, joy" or, more specifically, "joyful pride" in the Turkish language. As a masculine name, it reflects a common naming traditio...

Koa is a Māori name meaning "happy" or "joy." In Māori culture, names often reflect the parents' hopes for the child, and Koa embodies a wish for a joyful and contented life. While the name has the same spelling as the H...

Kōji is a masculine Japanese given name with a rich variety of possible kanji combinations, each carrying distinct meanings. The initial character is often one of several homophonous kanji read as kō: "prosperous" (浩),...

Kōki is a Japanese given name that can be used for both males and females, though it is primarily masculine. The name is composed of two kanji characters. The first element, kō, can mean light (光) or happiness, good luc...

Kondwani is a masculine given name of Chewa and Tumbuka origin, spoken primarily in Malawi, Zambia, and parts of Mozambique. It means "be happy, rejoice" in both languages, reflecting a positive and desirable trait for a...

Kouki is an alternate transcription of the Japanese given name Kōki, and as such shares the same etymological roots and kanji combinations. The name is primarily used in Japan as a masculine given name, though it occasio...

Kubanychbek is a Kyrgyz masculine given name formed by combining the Kyrgyz word kubanych, meaning "joy" or "delight," with the Turkic military title beg, which denotes "chieftain" or "master." The name thus carries the...

Kutemwa is a name of Bemba origin, meaning "be happy." The Bemba people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Zambia, with a significant presence in the northern and central parts of the country. The name reflects a jo...

Laëtitia is a female given name of French origin, a spelling variant of Laetitia, itself derived from Latin laetitia meaning "joy" or "happiness." The diaeresis over the e emphasizes its pronunciation as /la.e.ti.sja/ or...

Lætitia is a French feminine given name, derived from the Latin Laetitia, which in turn comes from the Latin word laetitia meaning "joy" or "happiness." In Roman mythology, Laetitia was a minor goddess personifying joy,...

Laetitia is the original Latin form of Letitia, as well as a French variant. Derived from the Latin laetitia meaning "joy, happiness," the name was also the name of a minor Roman goddess of joy. In Christian tradition, S...

Laima is a Baltic goddess of fate, luck, pregnancy, and childbirth, whose name originates from the Latvian word laime and Lithuanian laimė, both meaning 'luck' or 'fate'. She is a central figure in Baltic mythology, asso...

Laimdota is a Latvian feminine given name that translates to "given luck" or "given fate." It is a compound name derived from laime ("luck, fate, happiness") and dota ("given"), symbolizing a person bestowed with good fo...

Laimonis is a Latvian masculine given name derived from the Latvian word laime, meaning "luck, fate, happiness". It thus signifies "lucky", "happy", or "blessed", and is related to the ancient Baltic goddess Laima, a dei...

Lakshmi (Sanskrit: लक्ष्मी, IAST: Lakṣmī), also known as Shri, is a principal goddess in Hinduism, revered as the goddess of prosperity, good luck, beauty, fortune, wealth, fertility, and abundance. Her name derives from...

Laxmi is a common transcription of the Sanskrit-derived name Lakshmi, used in Nepali, Hindi, Marathi, and Telugu. It is an alternate spelling of Telugu లక్ష్మి (Lakṣmi) or Marathi/Hindi लक्ष्मी (Lakṣmī), and is the most...

Leelavathi is a Southern Indian feminine given name found in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu-speaking regions. It is the regional form of the Sanskrit-derived name Lilavati.Meaning & EtymologyThe name ultimately derives from...

Lepidus is a Roman cognomen meaning "pleasant, agreeable, charming" in Latin. It derives from the Latin adjective lepidus, reflecting a personal quality like elegance or wit. The name is most famously associated with Mar...

Leta is a feminine given name primarily used in English-speaking countries. Its exact etymology is uncertain, but it is believed to derive from the Latin laetus, meaning "glad" or "joyful." Alternatively, it may have ori...

Lethabo is a unisex given name of Sotho and Tswana origin, meaning "joy" or "happiness" in both languages. The name reflects the deep cultural value placed on positive emotions and blessings in Southern African communiti...

Letícia is the Hungarian and Portuguese form of Letitia, a name derived from the Late Latin Laetitia, meaning "joy, happiness." The name is rooted in the Latin word laetitia, which carries connotations of great joy and p...

Leticia is a Spanish female given name, equivalent to the English Letitia. It derives from the Late Latin name Laetitia, meaning "joy" or "happiness". The name is associated with an early Spanish saint, whose cult helped...

Letitia is a feminine given name derived from the Late Latin name Laetitia, meaning "joy, happiness." The name traces back to the Roman goddess Lætitia, who embodied gaiety, prosperity, and abundance. This classical orig...

Letizia is the Italian form of Letitia. Derived from the Latin name Laetitia, meaning "joy, happiness," it has carried a distinctly uplifting connotation since Roman times. The Italian variant softens the sounds while re...

Lettice is a medieval vernacular form of Letitia, derived from the Late Latin name Laetitia, meaning "joy, happiness." The name was borne by an obscure saint venerated primarily in Spain, and it gained use in England dur...

Letycja is a Polish feminine given name, derived as the Polish form of the Latin name Laetitia. The Latin root laetitia means "joy" or "happiness," making Letycja a name that carries connotations of gladness and cheerful...

EtymologyLigaya is a Tagalog feminine given name meaning "happiness" or "joy". The name derives directly from the Tagalog word ligaya, which carries the same meaning. As a given name, it reflects Tagalog-language naming...

Lila 1 is a feminine name of Indian origin, derived directly from the Sanskrit word līlā, meaning "play," "amusement," or "divine sport." In Hinduism, the concept of līlā is central to philosophical thought, describing t...

Lilavati is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "amusing, charming, graceful". The name carries significant cultural and historical weight, particularly in Indian mathematics and Sri Lankan royalty.Etymology and...

Liron is a Hebrew gender-neutral given name. It means "my song, my joy" in Hebrew, derived from the elements li "for me" and ron "joy, song". The name thus conveys a personal sense of happiness or melody. Etymology The n...

Lumturi is an Albanian feminine given name, derived from the Albanian adjective lumtur, meaning "happy." The name carries a positive connotation, reflecting a wish for joy and contentment for the bearer.Etymology and Lin...

Lykke is a Danish surname and feminine given name derived from the Danish word lykke, meaning "good fortune, happiness". The name carries a distinctly positive connotation, reflecting a wish for joy and luck. As a given...

Mabruk is an Arabic masculine given name derived from the root baraka (برك), which carries the dual meaning of "to kneel down" and "to be blessed." The name directly translates to "blessed," "happy," or serves as an expr...

Macaria is the feminine form of the Spanish name Macario, which itself derives from the Latin name Macarius, ultimately from the Greek Μακάριος (Makarios), based on the Greek word μάκαρ (makar) meaning "blessed" or "happ...

Macario is a Spanish masculine given name, the Spanish form of the Latin Macarius, derived from the Greek name Μακάριος (Makarios), ultimately from the Greek adjective μάκαρ (makar) meaning 'blessed, happy'. The name has...

Macarius is the Latinized form of the ancient Greek name Makários (Μακάριος), meaning "happy, fortunate, blessed" — akin to Latin beatus and felix. The Greeks originally applied the epithet Makarios to the gods, imbuing...

Mahnaz is a feminine given name of Persian origin, composed of the elements māh meaning "moon" and nāz meaning "delight, comfort". Thus, the name can be interpreted as "moon's delight" or "moon-like radiance that brings...