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13,457Ásný is an Old Norse female name, the original form of the modern Scandinavian Åsne. It is composed of the elements áss ("god") and nýr ("new"), thus meaning "new god" or "divine newness." This type of two-element name,...
Aspasia is a female given name of Greek origin, derived from the ancient Greek ἀσπάσιος (aspasios), meaning "welcome, embrace." The name therefore signifies a warm reception or gracious welcome, reflecting its linguistic...
Aspen is a feminine given name of English origin, directly taken from the common name for several tree species of the genus Populus, such as quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) and Eurasian aspen (Populus tremula). The w...
Aspyn is a variant of Aspen, a modern feminine given name derived from the English word for a type of deciduous tree belonging to the genus Populus. The name Aspen ultimately comes from Old English æspe and also referenc...
Asra is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, meaning "travel at night". The name evokes imagery of nocturnal journeys, often associated with solitude, reflection, and adventure. In Arabic, the root word asr relates to...
Assia is a female name used chiefly in North Africa, serving as an alternate transcription of Arabic آسيا (Asiya) or آسية (Asiya). It is most commonly encountered in countries such as Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, where...
Assol is a female given name of Russian literary origin, created by the writer Alexander Grin for the heroine of his 1923 novel Scarlet Sails (Russian: Алые паруса, Alye parusa). The novel, which Grin called a féerie (a...
Assumpció is the Catalan cognate of the Spanish name Asunción, ultimately stemming from the Latin word assumptio meaning "assumption." The name is traditionally given in reference to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary int...
Assumpta is a Latinate feminine name used especially in Ireland, derived from the Italian name Assunta. Assunta itself comes from the Italian word (assunta, feminine past participle of assumere), meaning “taken up, recei...
Assunção is the Portuguese cognate of the Spanish name Asunción, both referring to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven. In Portuguese-speaking countries, it is often used as part of a compound given name, such...
Assunta is an Italian feminine given name meaning "assumed, taken up," derived from the Latin assumptio. The name is directly linked to the doctrine of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, which holds that Mary, the mother...
Ásta is a feminine given name used in Iceland and historically in Old Norse culture. It is a short form of Ástríðr, an Old Norse name composed of the elements áss meaning 'god' and fríðr meaning 'beautiful' or 'beloved'....
Asta is a Scandinavian feminine given name, primarily used in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. It functions as a short form of the more elaborate name Astrid, which itself derives from the Old Norse name Ástríðr. This root n...
Astarte is the Hellenized form of the ancient Near Eastern goddess ʿAṯtart, known in Northwest Semitic traditions as Ashtoreth. In Greek mythology and history, Astarte became associated with the goddess Aphrodite due to...
Aster is a feminine given name derived from the name of the flower, the aster. The word comes via Latin from the Greek ἀστήρ (aster) meaning "star", a reference to the flower's star-shaped bloom. The name Aster is theref...
EtymologyAsteria is a feminine name of Greek origin, derived from the masculine form Asterios (see Asterius), which comes from the Greek word aster meaning "star." The name thus carries the meaning "starry" or "of the st...
Asterope is a feminine name of Greek origin, meaning "lightning, flash of light". In Greek mythology, several figures bear this name, including a naiad—a water nymph—who tragically died while fleeing from the mortal yout...
Astghik (also spelled Astłik) is the Armenian goddess of love, beauty, fertility, and water, and her name directly derives from the Armenian word astgh meaning "star". In Armenian mythology, she was revered as the celest...
Aştî is a feminine Kurdish given name meaning "peace, tranquility" in the Kurdish language. It embodies a universal aspiration for harmony and calm, reflecting cultural values deeply rooted in Kurdish society. The name i...
Astoria is a feminine given name derived from the surname Astor via the addition of the suffix -ia. The name is most famously associated with the numerous American towns named Astoria, which trace their origin to the wea...
Astra is a feminine given name of Greek and Old Norse origin, most commonly used in the English-speaking world. It means "star," deriving ultimately from the Greek word ἀστήρ (aster). The name has been in rare use only s...
Astraea is the Latinized form of the Greek name Astraia (Ἀστραία), derived from the Greek word ἀστήρ (aster) meaning "star". In Greek mythology, Astraea was the virgin goddess of justice and innocence. She is distinct fr...
Astraia is the original Greek form of the name Astraea, the Romanized Latin version. Derived from the Greek word astēr (aster) meaning "star", Astraia appears in Greek mythology as the goddess of justice and innocence. A...
Astrape (Ἀστραπή) is a Greek name meaning "lightning, gleam, flash." In Greek mythology, Astrape personified lightning and served as an attendant of Zeus, the king of the gods. She was often paired with Bronte, the perso...
Astri is a modern Norwegian feminine variant of the longer and more widely known Astrid. Like Astrid, it ultimately derives from the Old Norse name Ástríðr, composed of the elements áss 'god' and fríðr 'beautiful, belove...
Astrid is a Scandinavian given name, the modern form of the Old Norse name Ástríðr. It is a compound derived from the elements áss (meaning 'god') and fríðr (meaning 'beautiful' or 'beloved'), thus carrying the poetic me...
Etymology and OriginAstrīda is the Latvian form of Astrid, a name of Old Norse origin. The ultimate root is Ástríðr, composed of the elements áss ("god") and fríðr ("beautiful, beloved"), giving the meaning "beautiful go...
Astride is a French and Portuguese variant of the name Astrid, ultimately derived from the Old Norse name Ástríðr. The name Ástríðr is composed of the elements áss, meaning "god," and fríðr, meaning "beautiful" or "belov...
Ástríðr is an Old Norse feminine given name, derived from the elements áss 'god' and fríðr 'beautiful, beloved'. The name thus means 'divinely beautiful' or 'beloved of the gods', reflecting the Norse tradition of compou...
Ástríður is the Icelandic form of Ástríðr, an Old Norse female name. The name is composed of the elements áss meaning "god" and fríðr meaning "beautiful, beloved", thus conveying the sense of "god-beautiful" or "divinely...
Asuka (written あすか or アスカ in hiragana/katakana) is a unisex Japanese given name and surname, known for its lyrical kanji combinations that often invoke nature or spiritual themes. Etymology and Kanji The name Asuka...
Asuman is a Turkish feminine given name meaning "sky" in Turkish. The name evokes the vastness and beauty of the heavens, and is sometimes associated with celestial themes. It may also be linked to the Arabic word for he...
Asun is a Spanish feminine given name, primarily used as a short form of Asunción. Asunción itself is a Spanish epithet of the Virgin Mary, derived from the Latin assumptio meaning "assumption," referring to the doctrine...
Asunción is a Spanish feminine name meaning "assumption."It is given in reference to the assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven, a dogma of the Catholic Church celebrated on August 15. The name thus belongs to the wid...
Asya is a diminutive commonly used in Bulgarian and Russian, serving as a short form of both Anastasiya and Aleksandra. This gives the name a dual heritage: it can trace its roots either to the Greek-derived Anastasia or...
Asya is a Turkish feminine given name derived directly from the name of the continent Asia. The name reflects the Turkish spelling of the continent, where Asya means 'Asia' and is also used as a personal name.The use of...
Asylym is a feminine given name of Kazakh origin. It means "my dear" in Kazakh, derived from the word asyl meaning "precious, noble" combined with the possessive suffix -ym. The name thus conveys a sense of endearment an...
Ata 3 is a feminine given name of Māori and Samoan origin, meaning "morning, dawn." In Polynesian cultures, dawn symbolizes new beginnings, hope, and the cycle of life, making the name deeply evocative of natural beauty...
Ātaahua is a Māori feminine given name that directly translates to "beautiful" in the Maori language. The name embodies a trait highly valued in Māori culture—the appreciation of physical and spiritual beauty, which is o...
Etymology and Mythological OriginAtalanta is a feminine name of Greek origin, derived from the ancient Greek Ἀταλάντη (Atalante), meaning "equal in weight." This comes from the word ἀτάλαντος (atalantos), which is relate...
Atalia is a modern Hebrew transcription of the name Athaliah, used predominantly as a feminine given name in Israel today.EtymologyThe ultimate origin of Atalia is the Biblical name Athaliah, which in Hebrew is עתליה (ʿA...
'Atalya is the Biblical Hebrew form of Athaliah, a name which occurs in the Old Testament for both a male and a female figure. The underlying etymology is debated, but it is commonly understood to be a theophoric name co...
Etymology and MeaningAtanasija is the Serbian and Macedonian feminine form of the name Athanasius, which derives from the Greek Ἀθανάσιος (Athanasios), meaning "immortal". This name is composed of the negative prefix a a...
Atanaska is a Bulgarian feminine given name, derived as the feminine form of Atanas, which itself comes from Athanasius. The name Athanasius originates from the Greek name Ἀθανάσιος (Athanasios), meaning 'immortal' (a- '...
Atara is the Hebrew form of Atarah, a name that appears in the Hebrew Bible. The name derives from the Hebrew noun atarah, meaning "crown" — a symbol of royalty, honor, and victory. In Jewish tradition, crowns often repr...
Atarah (also Atara) is a Hebrew feminine given name meaning "crown". In the Bible (Old Testament), Atarah appears briefly in 1 Chronicles 2:26 as a wife of Jerahmeel and the mother of Onam. Though a minor figure, her nam...
Atarangi is a Māori feminine name meaning “morning sky,” from the elements ata (“morning”) and rangi (“sky”) in the Māori language. The name evokes the calm beauty of dawn, a time of day often associated with new beginni...
Atawhai is a Māori name meaning "kindness" in the Māori language. The name embodies the value of compassion and goodwill, which are central to Māori culture and ethics. Atawhai is used primarily as a feminine given name,...
Atefeh (Persian: عاطفه) is a Persian feminine given name, the Persian form of Atifa, meaning 'feelings, affection, kind-hearted.' The name ultimately derives from the Arabic root ʿaṭafa, meaning 'to incline, to be fond o...
Atena is the Italian, Portuguese and Romanian form of Athena, the name of the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare. According to Greek mythology, Athena was the daughter of Zeus, born fully grown from his forehead...
Atėnė is the Lithuanian form of Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare, and handicraft. The name is borrowed directly from the Ancient Greek Ἀθήνη (Athḗnē), one of the variant forms of the goddess's name, a...
Atenea is the Spanish form of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare, and crafts, as well as the patron deity of Athens. The name's etymology is uncertain, but it is likely derived from the city of Athens rather th...
Athaliah is a feminine name borne by a prominent figure in the Hebrew Bible. Its meaning is thought to be "Yahweh is exalted," derived from the Hebrew elements ʿaṯal, possibly meaning "exalted," and yah, a short form of...
Athanasia is a feminine given name of Ancient Greek origin. It functions as the feminine counterpart of Athanasius, specifically deriving from the masculine form Athanasios.The name is composed of two Greek elements: the...
Aþena is the Icelandic form of Athena, a name rooted in Greek mythology. It is used both as a given name and as the Icelandic name for the Greek goddess Athena, who presides over wisdom, warfare, and the city of Athens....
Athéna is the French form of the name Athena, rooted in Greek mythology. The name is used primarily in French-speaking regions, directly borrowing the ancient goddess's name with a French accent.EtymologyThe original Gre...
Athena is a name of Greek origin, derived from the goddess of wisdom, warfare, and handicraft in ancient Greek mythology. The meaning of the name is unknown, but it is likely that the goddess's name originated from the c...
Athénaïs is the French form of Athenais, an Ancient Greek personal name meaning 'of Athena' and derived from the name of the Greek goddess Athena. The name's ultimate root is considered to be pre-Greek, as the goddess's...
Athenais is an ancient Greek feminine personal name derived from the name of the Greek goddess Athena. The goddess Athena, whose own name may originate from the city of Athens, was the deity of wisdom, warfare, and craft...
Athene is an English variant of the name Athena, derived from the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare, and crafts. The name likely originated from the city of Athens, which was named in her honor. According to mytho...