Boys Names – Meanings & Origins

دانلدي

Hausa name meaning "son of Sunday". From the Hausa naming tradition based on the day of birth.

دينيز

Turkic-Azerbaijani name meaning "sea, ocean". Conveys vastness, depth and freedom. Used in Azerbaijan and Turkey.

ديلشاد

Kurdish-Persian name meaning "happy heart, joyful". From dil (heart) and shad (happy). Conveys inner gladness.

دويون

Korean name from do (path/way) and yun (harmony). Means "harmoniously on the right path". A Korean male name.

إلدار

Bosnian-Turkic name meaning "knight of the homeland, guardian of the people". Popular in Bosnia and Azerbaijan.

إلنور

Azerbaijani name combining el (homeland) and nur (light). Means "light of the homeland".

إيريك

Old Norse name meaning "eternal ruler". Borne by Leif Erikson, the Viking who reached America. A timeless classic.

غاليه

Javanese name meaning "innermost heart, depth of soul". Symbolizes authenticity and sincerity.

غاربا

Hausa name meaning "person of standing and status". Among the most prominent male names in Hausa culture.

هاجون

Korean name from ha (great) and jun (talented). Means "greatly talented". A beloved Korean male name.

هاو

Chinese name meaning "vast, grand, magnanimous". Symbolizes generosity and breadth of spirit.

هاوييو

Chinese name from hao (vast/grand) and yu (universe). Means "vast as the universe". Symbolizes greatness.

هاروتو

Japanese name from haru (spring/sun) and to (soar). Means "soaring in spring sun". Japan's most popular male name.

هيروكي

Japanese name from hiro (vast) and ki (radiance). Means "vast radiance". A classic Japanese male name.

هوزان

Kurdish name meaning "poet, musician, artist". Honors creative souls devoted to art, music and poetic expression.

هيونو

Korean name from hyeon (wise) and woo (friend/universe). Means "wisely loyal friend". A classic Korean male name.

إيدير

Amazigh name meaning "the living one, the survivor". Symbolizes life force, vitality and enduring perseverance.

إيمارا

Swahili name meaning "firm, strong, resolute". Expresses unwavering inner strength and steadfast character.

إيتري

Amazigh name meaning "star". Represents brightness, hope and unerring guidance in Berber Tamazight tradition.

جاسيري

Swahili name meaning "bold, brave, courageous". Celebrates daring spirit and fearless resolve in East African culture.

جيهو

Korean name from ji (wisdom) and ho (vast/lake). Means "wise and expansive as a lake". Popular in Korea.

جونسيو

Korean name from jun (talented) and seo (auspicious). Means "auspiciously talented and gifted". Popular in Korea.

كايتو

Japanese name from kai (ocean) and to (soar). Means "soaring above the ocean". Symbolizes freedom and ambition.

كوان

Kurdish name associated with valleys and flowing springs. Evokes the freshness of mountain water and natural abundance.

لايف

Old Norse name meaning "heir, beloved descendant". Borne by Leif Erikson, who reached America around 1000 AD.

ماسينيسا

Amazigh name of the great Numidian-Berber king, meaning "great lord, master of the land" in ancient Tamazight.

مينجون

Korean name from min (clever) and jun (talented). Means "clever and talented". Korea's most popular male name.

نيرف

Sanskrit name meaning "quiet, silent, serene". Conveys inner peace and calmness. Popular in India.

بوترا

Malay-Sanskrit name meaning "son, prince". Symbolizes noble lineage, dignity and the continuation of legacy.

راغنار

Old Norse name from regin (counsel) and arr (warrior). Means "wise warrior". One of the most famous Viking names.

رين

Japanese name meaning "lotus flower" or "love". Symbolizes purity and spiritual beauty. Very popular in Japan.

ريزكي

Malay name from Arabic meaning "divine provision, blessed fortune". Expresses gratitude for God's sustenance.

روهات

Kurdish name meaning "sunrise, dawn". Symbolizes new beginnings, hope and the light that emerges after darkness.

سيوجون

Korean name from seo (auspicious) and jun (talented). Means "auspiciously talented". A top Korean male name.

شيروان

Kurdish name meaning "lion guardian, lion keeper". From shir (lion) and wan (guardian). Reflects noble protection.

سيروان

Kurdish name meaning "the freely flowing river". The name of a famous river in Kurdistan symbolizing freedom.

تانين

Somali name meaning "agile gazelle". Symbolizes swiftness, grace and youthful vitality.

أولوغبيك

Uzbek name meaning "great prince". Borne by the astronomer Ulugh Beg, grandson of Timur.

فيكاس

Sanskrit name meaning "development, progress, growth". Very common in India as an expression of prosperity.

واهيو

Javanese-Indonesian name meaning "revelation, divine inspiration, guidance". Conveys spiritual blessing.

ويمينغ

Chinese name from wei (great) and ming (bright). Means "greatly brilliant". Symbolizes prestige and intelligence.

وينبو

Chinese name from wen (cultured) and bo (extensive knowledge). Means "widely learned". Symbolizes scholarship.

يوغرطة

Amazigh name meaning "he who surpasses all". The name of the legendary Berber king Jugurtha who defied Rome.

يوتو

Japanese name from yu (brave/gentle) and to (person). Means "noble brave person". A popular Japanese male name.

زلاتان

Bosnian-Slavic name meaning "golden, made of gold". Known worldwide through soccer icon Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

عَاهِد

covenant keeper; one faithful to pledges and promises

عَالَم

world; knowledgeable; one certain and aware of all things

عَالِي

exalted; elevated; one of high and lofty status