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Arabic
4 visible names share this origin thread.
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Classic
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129 names found
SLAVIC · BOY
Slavic form of John, meaning God is gracious.
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Meaning
Slavic form of John, meaning God is gracious.
Origin
slavic
Style
classic / biblical / short
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Reviewed catalog name
ENGLISH · BOY
Originally a medieval diminutive of John, though it may also have roots in the French Jacques.
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Originally a medieval diminutive of John, though it may also have roots in the French Jacques.
Origin
english
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classic / short
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HEBREW · BOY
From Hebrew Ya'aqov, traditionally explained as holder of the heel or supplanter.
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From Hebrew Ya'aqov, traditionally explained as holder of the heel or supplanter.
Origin
hebrew
Style
classic / biblical
Source
Reviewed catalog name
ENGLISH · BOY
The English form of the Latin Iacomus, derived from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, meaning supplanter or may God protect.
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Meaning
The English form of the Latin Iacomus, derived from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, meaning supplanter or may God protect.
Origin
english
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classic / biblical / short
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Reviewed catalog name
GREEK · BOY
From Greek Iason, meaning healer.
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From Greek Iason, meaning healer.
Origin
greek
Style
classic / literary / biblical
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ENGLISH · BOY
An English form of Judas or Judah, ultimately from Hebrew meaning praised.
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Meaning
An English form of Judas or Judah, ultimately from Hebrew meaning praised.
Origin
english
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biblical / literary / short
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Reviewed catalog name
JAPANESE · BOY
A Japanese given name that can be written with kanji such as 海, meaning sea or ocean, or other kai-read elements.
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Meaning
A Japanese given name that can be written with kanji such as 海, meaning sea or ocean, or other kai-read elements.
Origin
japanese
Style
modern / nature / short
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Reviewed catalog name
PERSIAN · BOY
From Persian kīyān, associated with kings, great rulers, foundation, and pride.
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Meaning
From Persian kīyān, associated with kings, great rulers, foundation, and pride.
Origin
persian
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classic / short / literary
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HAWAIIAN · BOY
Brave, bold, or warrior; also the Hawaiian name of the koa tree.
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Meaning
Brave, bold, or warrior; also the Hawaiian name of the koa tree.
Origin
hawaiian
Style
nature / short
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Reviewed catalog name
LATIN · BOY
From Latin leo, meaning lion.
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Meaning
From Latin leo, meaning lion.
Origin
latin
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classic / short
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IRISH · BOY
An Irish short form of William, from Germanic elements for will or desire and protection.
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Meaning
An Irish short form of William, from Germanic elements for will or desire and protection.
Origin
irish
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classic / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
ITALIAN · BOY
Italian form of Laurentius, literally of Laurentum, a place name linked with bay trees.
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Meaning
Italian form of Laurentius, literally of Laurentum, a place name linked with bay trees.
Origin
italian
Style
classic / elegant
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FRENCH · BOY
From French Louis, ultimately from Germanic elements meaning famous in war.
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From French Louis, ultimately from Germanic elements meaning famous in war.
Origin
french
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classic / short
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ITALIAN · BOY
Italian form of Lucas, from Greek Loukas, usually explained as from Lucania.
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Italian form of Lucas, from Greek Loukas, usually explained as from Lucania.
Origin
italian
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classic / biblical / short
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SLAVIC · BOY
Slavic form of Lucas or Luke, traditionally understood as man from Lucania.
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Meaning
Slavic form of Lucas or Luke, traditionally understood as man from Lucania.
Origin
slavic
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classic / biblical / short
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ARABIC · BOY
Means king in Arabic.
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Meaning
Means king in Arabic.
Origin
arabic
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classic / short
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SPANISH · BOY
Spanish form of Matthew, from Hebrew roots commonly understood as gift of God.
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Meaning
Spanish form of Matthew, from Hebrew roots commonly understood as gift of God.
Origin
spanish
Style
classic / biblical
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LATIN · BOY
As a short form of Maximilian or Maxim, Max links to Latin maximus, meaning greatest.
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Meaning
As a short form of Maximilian or Maxim, Max links to Latin maximus, meaning greatest.
Origin
latin
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classic / short
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ARABIC · BOY
A transliteration variant of Muhammad, from the Arabic root for praise and understood as praised or praiseworthy.
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Meaning
A transliteration variant of Muhammad, from the Arabic root for praise and understood as praised or praiseworthy.
Origin
arabic
Style
classic / elegant
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ARABIC · BOY
From an Arabic root meaning to praise; commonly understood as praised, commendable, or worthy of praise.
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Meaning
From an Arabic root meaning to praise; commonly understood as praised, commendable, or worthy of praise.
Origin
arabic
Style
classic / elegant
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ARABIC · BOY
Arabic form of Moses, traditionally linked to being drawn out or rescued from water.
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Meaning
Arabic form of Moses, traditionally linked to being drawn out or rescued from water.
Origin
arabic
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classic / short
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GREEK · BOY
From Greek Nikolaos, meaning victory of the people.
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Meaning
From Greek Nikolaos, meaning victory of the people.
Origin
greek
Style
classic / biblical
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HEBREW · BOY
From the Hebrew name Noach, meaning rest or repose.
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Meaning
From the Hebrew name Noach, meaning rest or repose.
Origin
hebrew
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classic / biblical / short
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IRISH · BOY
Little deer.
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Meaning
Little deer.
Origin
irish
Style
classic / literary
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