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ACHIENG f Eastern African, Luo

Feminine form of Feminine form of OCHIENG

ADHARA f Astronomy

Derived from Arabic عذارى ('adhara) meaning "maidens" . This is the name of the second brightest star (after Sirius) in the constellation Canis Major. Derived from Arabicmeaning. This is the name of the second brightest star (after Sirius) in the constellation Canis Major.

AELIA f Ancient Roman

Feminine form of Feminine form of AELIUS

AELIUS m Ancient Roman

Roman family name that was possibly derived from the Greek word ἥλιος (helios) meaning "sun" . This was the family name of the Roman emperor Hadrian. Roman family name that was possibly derived from the Greek wordmeaning. This was the family name of the Roman emperor Hadrian.

AHTAHKAKOOP m Native American, Cree

Means "star blanket" in Cree. This was the name of an early 19th-century Cree chief. Meansin Cree. This was the name of an early 19th-century Cree chief.

AIBEK m Kazakh, Kyrgyz

Derived from Turkic ay "moon" combined with the Turkish military title beg meaning "chieftain, master". Derived from Turkic"moon" combined with the Turkish military titlemeaning "chieftain, master".

AIDAY f Kazakh

Means "moon child" in Kazakh. Meansin Kazakh.

AIMAN (1) f Kazakh

Means "beauty of the moon" in Kazakh. Meansin Kazakh.

AJLA f Bosnian

Bosnian form of Bosnian form of AYLA (2)

ALCMENE f Greek Mythology (Latinized)

From Greek Ἀλκμήνη (Alkmene), derived from ἀλκή (alke) meaning "strength" combined with μήνη (mene) meaning "moon" or μῆνις (menis) meaning "wrath". In Greek mythology Alcmene was the wife of Amphitryon. She was the mother of From Greek, derived frommeaning "strength" combined withmeaning "moon" ormeaning "wrath". In Greek mythology Alcmene was the wife of Amphitryon. She was the mother of Herakles by Zeus , who bedded her by disguising himself as her absent husband.

ALCYONE f Greek Mythology (Latinized)

Latinized form of Greek Ἀλκυόνη (Alkyone), derived from the word ἀλκυών (alkyon) meaning "kingfisher" . In Greek myth this name belonged to a daughter of Aeolus and the wife of Ceyx. After her husband was killed in a shipwreck she threw herself into the water, but the gods saved her and turned them both into kingfishers. This is also the name of the brightest of the Pleiades, the seven stars in the constellation Taurus. Latinized form of Greek, derived from the wordmeaning. In Greek myth this name belonged to a daughter of Aeolus and the wife of Ceyx. After her husband was killed in a shipwreck she threw herself into the water, but the gods saved her and turned them both into kingfishers. This is also the name of the brightest of the Pleiades, the seven stars in the constellation Taurus.

ALENKA f Slovene

Slovene diminutive of Slovene diminutive of ALENA (1)

ALKMENE f Greek Mythology

Ancient Greek form of Ancient Greek form of ALCMENE

ALKYONE f Greek Mythology

Ancient Greek form of Ancient Greek form of ALCYONE

ALTAIR m Astronomy, Portuguese (Brazilian)

Means "the flyer" in Arabic. This is the name of a star in the constellation Aquila. Meansin Arabic. This is the name of a star in the constellation Aquila.

ALUDRA f Astronomy

Derived from Arabic العذرا (al-'adhra) meaning "the maiden" . This is the name of a star in the constellation Canis Major. Derived from Arabicmeaning. This is the name of a star in the constellation Canis Major.

ALYONA f Russian

Originally a Russian diminutive of Originally a Russian diminutive of YELENA . It is now used independently.

AN (2) m Sumerian Mythology

Means "heaven, sky" in Sumerian. An was the supreme Sumerian god of the heavens, the father of 𒀭 (dingir) was prefixed to the names of other deities in writing, though it was not pronounced. Meansin Sumerian. An was the supreme Sumerian god of the heavens, the father of Enlil and Enki . His cuneiform signwas prefixed to the names of other deities in writing, though it was not pronounced.

ANAHERA f Maori

Means "angel" in Maori. Meansin Maori.

ANDROMEDA f Greek Mythology

Means "to be mindful of a man" from the Greek element ἀνήρ (aner) meaning "man" (genitive ἀνδρός) combined with μέδομαι (medomai) meaning "to be mindful of". In Greek mythology Andromeda was an Ethiopian princess rescued from sacrifice by the hero Meansfrom the Greek elementmeaning "man" (genitive) combined withmeaning "to be mindful of". In Greek mythology Andromeda was an Ethiopian princess rescued from sacrifice by the hero Perseus . A constellation in the northern sky is named for her. This is also the name of a nearby galaxy, given because it resides (from our point of view) within the constellation.

ANTIMAN m Native American, Mapuche

Means "condor of the sun" in Mapuche. Meansin Mapuche.

ANTINANCO m Native American, Mapuche

Means "eagle of the sun" in Mapuche. Meansin Mapuche.

ARCHIMEDES m Ancient Greek

Derived from the Greek elements ἀρχός (archos) meaning "master" and μήδομαι (medomai) meaning "to think, to plan". This was the name of a 3rd-century BC Greek mathematician, astronomer and inventor. Derived from the Greek elementsmeaning "master" andmeaning "to think, to plan". This was the name of a 3rd-century BC Greek mathematician, astronomer and inventor.

AREVIG f Armenian

Alternate transcription of Armenian Արեւիկ (see Alternate transcription of Armenian(see AREVIK ).

AREVIK f Armenian

Means "like the sun" in Armenian. Meansin Armenian.

ARIES m Roman Mythology

Means "ram" in Latin. This is the name of a constellation and the first sign of the zodiac. Some Roman legends state that the ram in the constellation was the one who supplied the Golden Fleece sought by Meansin Latin. This is the name of a constellation and the first sign of the zodiac. Some Roman legends state that the ram in the constellation was the one who supplied the Golden Fleece sought by Jason

ARISTA f Astronomy

Means "ear of corn" in Latin. This is the name of a star, also known as Spica, in the constellation Virgo. Meansin Latin. This is the name of a star, also known as Spica, in the constellation Virgo.

ARISTARCHUS m Ancient Greek (Latinized)

From the Greek name Ἀρίσταρχος (Aristarchos), derived from ἄριστος (aristos) meaning "best" and ἀρχός (archos) meaning "master". This name was borne by Aristarchus of Samos, a 3rd-century BC Greek astronomer and mathematician. From the Greek name, derived frommeaning "best" andmeaning "master". This name was borne by Aristarchus of Samos, a 3rd-century BC Greek astronomer and mathematician.

ARTHIT m Thai

Means "sun" in Thai, derived from the name of the Hindu god Meansin Thai, derived from the name of the Hindu god ADITYA

ASTER f English (Rare)

From the name of the flower, which is derived via Latin from Greek ἀστήρ (aster) meaning "star". From the name of the flower, which is derived via Latin from Greekmeaning "star".

ASTRA f English (Rare)

Means "star" , ultimately from Greek ἀστήρ (aster). This name has only been (rarely) used since the 20th century. Means, ultimately from Greek. This name has only been (rarely) used since the 20th century.

ASTRAEA f Greek Mythology (Latinized)

Latinized form of the Greek Ἀστραία (Astraia), derived from Greek ἀστήρ (aster) meaning "star" . Astraea was a Greek goddess of justice and innocence. After wickedness took root in the world she left the earth and became the constellation Virgo. Latinized form of the Greek, derived from Greekmeaning. Astraea was a Greek goddess of justice and innocence. After wickedness took root in the world she left the earth and became the constellation Virgo.

ASTRAIA f Greek Mythology

Greek form of Greek form of ASTRAEA

ASTROPHEL m Literature

Probably intended to mean "star lover", from Greek ἀστήρ (aster) meaning "star" and φίλος (philos) meaning "lover, friend". This name was first used by the 16th-century poet Sir Philip Sidney in his collection of sonnets Astrophel and Stella. Probably intended to mean "star lover", from Greekmeaning "star" andmeaning "lover, friend". This name was first used by the 16th-century poet Sir Philip Sidney in his collection of sonnets

AURORE f French

French form of French form of AURORA

AYBEK m Kyrgyz, Kazakh

Alternate transcription of Kyrgyz/Kazakh Айбек (see Alternate transcription of Kyrgyz/Kazakh(see AIBEK ).

AYBERK m Turkish

Means "high moon" in Turkish. Meansin Turkish.

AYDAN (1) f Turkish

Means "from the moon" in Turkish. Meansin Turkish.

AYELET f Hebrew

Means "doe, female deer, gazelle" . It is taken from the Hebrew phrase אַיֶלֶת הַשַׁחַר ('ayelet hashachar), literally "gazelle of dawn", which is a name of the morning star. Means. It is taken from the Hebrew phrase, literally "gazelle of dawn", which is a name of the morning star.

AYGÜL f Turkish, Uyghur, Azerbaijani

Derived from the Turkic element ay meaning "moon" combined with Persian گل (gol) meaning "flower, rose". In some languages this is also a name for a variety of flowering plant that grows in central Asia (species Fritillaria eduardii). Derived from the Turkic elementmeaning "moon" combined with Persianmeaning "flower, rose". In some languages this is also a name for a variety of flowering plant that grows in central Asia (species Fritillaria eduardii).

AYGUL f Uyghur

Alternate transcription of Uyghur ئايگۇل (see Alternate transcription of Uyghur(see AYGÜL ).

AYGÜN f Turkish, Azerbaijani

Derived from the Turkic elements ay "moon" and gün "sun". Derived from the Turkic elements"moon" and"sun".

AYLA (2) f Turkish

Means "moonlight, halo" in Turkish. Meansin Turkish.

AYLİN f Turkish, Azerbaijani

Means "of the moon" in Turkish and Azerbaijani, from Turkic ay "moon". Meansin Turkish and Azerbaijani, from Turkic"moon".

AÝNABAT f Turkmen

Derived from Turkmen aý "moon" and nabat "sugar". Derived from Turkmen"moon" and"sugar".

AYNUR f Turkish, Azerbaijani, Uyghur

Means "moon light" in Turkish, Azerbaijani and Uyghur, ultimately from Turkic ay meaning "moon" and Arabic نور (nur) meaning "light". Meansin Turkish, Azerbaijani and Uyghur, ultimately from Turkicmeaning "moon" and Arabicmeaning "light".

AYSEL f Turkish, Azerbaijani

Means "moon flood" in Turkish and Azerbaijani, from Turkic ay "moon" and sel "flood, stream". Meansin Turkish and Azerbaijani, from Turkic"moon" and"flood, stream".

AYSİMA f Turkish

Derived from Turkish ay meaning "moon" and sima meaning "face" (of Persian origin). Derived from Turkishmeaning "moon" andmeaning "face" (of Persian origin).

AYSU f Turkish

Derived from Turkish ay meaning "moon" and su meaning "water". Derived from Turkishmeaning "moon" andmeaning "water".

AYSUN f Turkish

Means "as beautiful as the moon" in Turkish. Meansin Turkish.

AYTAÇ m & f Turkish

Derived from Turkish ay meaning "moon" and taç meaning "crown" (of Persian origin). Derived from Turkishmeaning "moon" andmeaning "crown" (of Persian origin).

BADR m & f Arabic

Means "full moon" in Arabic. Meansin Arabic.

BADRI m Georgian

Georgian form of Georgian form of BADR

BAHRAM m Persian, Persian Mythology

Modern Persian form of Avestan Verethragna meaning "victory over resistance" . This was the name of a Zoroastrian god (one of the Amesha Spenta) associated with victory and war. This name was borne by several Sassanid emperors. It is also the Persian name for the planet Mars. Modern Persian form of Avestanmeaning. This was the name of a Zoroastrian god (one of the Amesha Spenta) associated with victory and war. This name was borne by several Sassanid emperors. It is also the Persian name for the planet Mars.

BAŞAK f Turkish

Means "ear of wheat" in Turkish. This is also the Turkish name for the constellation Virgo. Meansin Turkish. This is also the Turkish name for the constellation Virgo.

BELLATRIX f Astronomy

Means "female warrior" in Latin. This is the name of the star that marks the left shoulder of the constellation Orion. Meansin Latin. This is the name of the star that marks the left shoulder of the constellation Orion.

BETELGEUSE m Astronomy

The name of the star that marks the right shoulder of the constellation Orion. It is derived from Arabic يد الجوزا (yad al-Jawza) meaning "the hand of Jawza" . جوزا (Jawza) meaning "central one" was the old Arabic name for the constellation Orion (also for Gemini). The name of the star that marks the right shoulder of the constellation Orion. It is derived from Arabicmeaningmeaning "central one" was the old Arabic name for the constellation Orion (also for Gemini).

BITUIN f Filipino, Tagalog

Means "star" in Tagalog. Meansin Tagalog.

BUDUR f Arabic

Strictly feminine form of Strictly feminine form of BADR

BULAN f Indonesian

Means "moon" (or "month" ) in Indonesian. Means(or) in Indonesian.

BYEONG-HO m Korean

From Sino-Korean 炳 (byeong) meaning "bright, luminous, glorious" combined with 浩 (ho) meaning "great, numerous, vast" or 昊 (ho) meaning "summer, sky, heaven". Other hanja character combinations are possible. From Sino-Koreanmeaning "bright, luminous, glorious" combined withmeaning "great, numerous, vast" ormeaning "summer, sky, heaven". Other hanja character combinations are possible.

BYUNG-HO m Korean

Alternate transcription of Korean Hangul 병호 (see Alternate transcription of Korean Hangul(see BYEONG-HO ).

CAELIA f Ancient Roman

Feminine form of Feminine form of CAELIUS

CAELINA f Ancient Roman

Feminine form of Feminine form of CAELINUS

CAELINUS m Ancient Roman

Roman family name that was itself derived from the Roman family name Roman family name that was itself derived from the Roman family name CAELIUS

CAELIUS m Ancient Roman

Roman family name that was derived from Latin caelum meaning "heaven" . Roman family name that was derived from Latinmeaning

CALLISTO (2) f Greek Mythology (Latinized)

Latinized form of Latinized form of KALLISTO . A moon of Jupiter bears this name.

CARINA (1) f English, Portuguese, Spanish, German, Late Roman

Late Latin name derived from cara meaning "dear, beloved" . This was the name of a 4th-century saint and martyr. It is also the name of a constellation in the southern sky, though in this case it means "keel" in Latin, referring to a part of Late Latin name derived frommeaning. This was the name of a 4th-century saint and martyr. It is also the name of a constellation in the southern sky, though in this case it means "keel" in Latin, referring to a part of Jason 's ship the Argo.

CASTOR m Greek Mythology (Latinized)

From the Greek name Κάστωρ (Kastor), possibly related to κέκασμαι (kekasmai) meaning "to excel, to shine" (pluperfect κέκαστο). Alternatively it could be derived from the Greek word κάστωρ (kastor) meaning "beaver" , though the legends about Castor do not mention beavers, which were foreign animals to the Greeks. In Greek myth Castor was a son of From the Greek name, possibly related tomeaning(pluperfect). Alternatively it could be derived from the Greek wordmeaning, though the legends about Castor do not mention beavers, which were foreign animals to the Greeks. In Greek myth Castor was a son of Zeus and the twin brother of Pollux . The constellation Gemini, which represents the two brothers, contains a star by this name.

CELESTINA f Spanish, Italian

Latinate feminine form of Latinate feminine form of CAELESTINUS

CELINA f Polish, Portuguese

Polish and Portuguese feminine form of Polish and Portuguese feminine form of CAELINUS . This name can also function as a short form of MARCELINA

CÉLINE f French

French feminine form of French feminine form of CAELINUS . This name can also function as a short form of MARCELINE

CHAN m & f Khmer

Means "moon" in Khmer, ultimately from Sanskrit. Meansin Khmer, ultimately from Sanskrit.

CHANDER m Indian, Hindi

Alternate transcription of Hindi चन्द्र or चन्द्रा (see Alternate transcription of Hindior(see CHANDRA ).

CHANDRA m & f Hinduism, Bengali, Indian, Assamese, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Nepali

Means "moon" in Sanskrit, derived from चन्द (chand) meaning "to shine". This is a transcription of the masculine form चण्ड (a name of the moon in Hindu texts, which is often personified as a deity) as well as the feminine form चण्डा. Meansin Sanskrit, derived frommeaning "to shine". This is a transcription of the masculine form(a name of the moon in Hindu texts, which is often personified as a deity) as well as the feminine form

CHANDRAKANT m Indian, Marathi, Hindi

Means "beloved by the moon" , derived from Sanskrit चन्द्र (chandra) meaning "moon" and कान्त (kanta) meaning "desired, beloved". This is another name for the moonstone. Means, derived from Sanskritmeaning "moon" andmeaning "desired, beloved". This is another name for the moonstone.

CHANDRAKANTA f Indian, Hindi

Feminine form of Feminine form of CHANDRAKANT

CHANNARY f Khmer

Means "moon-faced girl" from Khmer ចន្ទ (chan) meaning "moon" and នារី (neari) meaning "woman, girl". Meansfrom Khmermeaning "moon" andmeaning "woman, girl".

CHOLPON f Kyrgyz

Means "Venus (the planet)" in Kyrgyz. Meansin Kyrgyz.

ĈIELA f Esperanto

Means "heavenly, from the sky" in Esperanto, from ĉielo "sky", ultimately derived from Latin caelum. Meansin Esperanto, from"sky", ultimately derived from Latin

CITLALI f & m Native American, Nahuatl

Means "star" in Nahuatl. Meansin Nahuatl.

CSILLA f Hungarian

Derived from Hungarian csillag meaning "star" . This name was created by the Hungarian author András Dugonics for an 1803 novel and later used and popularized by the poet Mihály Vörösmarty. Derived from Hungarianmeaning. This name was created by the Hungarian author András Dugonics for an 1803 novel and later used and popularized by the poet Mihály Vörösmarty.

DANICA f Serbian, Croatian, Slovene, Slovak, Macedonian, English

From a Slavic word meaning "morning star, Venus" . This name occurs in Slavic folklore as a personification of the morning star. It has sometimes been used in the English-speaking world since the 1970s. From a Slavic word meaning. This name occurs in Slavic folklore as a personification of the morning star. It has sometimes been used in the English-speaking world since the 1970s.

DARA (2) f & m Khmer

Means "star" in Khmer, ultimately from Sanskrit. Meansin Khmer, ultimately from Sanskrit.

DAWA m & f Tibetan, Bhutanese

Means "moon, month" in Tibetan. Meansin Tibetan.

DEIMOS m Greek Mythology

Means "terror" in Greek. This was one of the sons of the Greek god Meansin Greek. This was one of the sons of the Greek god Ares . Also, a moon of Mars bears this name.

DENEB m Astronomy

Derived from Arabic ذنب (dhanab) meaning "tail" . This is the name of a star in the constellation Cygnus. Derived from Arabicmeaning. This is the name of a star in the constellation Cygnus.

DENICA f Bulgarian

Alternate transcription of Bulgarian Деница (see Alternate transcription of Bulgarian(see DENITSA ).

DIANA f English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Catalan, German, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Lithuanian, Polish, Czech, Slovak, Roman Mythology

Probably derived from an old Indo-European root meaning "heavenly, divine" , related to dyeus (see ... [more] Probably derived from an old Indo-European root meaning, related to(see ZEUS ). Diana was a Roman goddess of the moon, hunting, forests, and childbirth, often identified with the Greek goddess Artemis

DIANTHA f Dutch, English (Rare)

From dianthus, the name of a type of flower (ultimately from Greek meaning "heavenly flower"). From, the name of a type of flower (ultimately from Greek meaning "heavenly flower").

DİLAY f Turkish

Means "beautiful moon" in Turkish. Meansin Turkish.

DIVYA f Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam

Means "divine, heavenly" in Sanskrit. Meansin Sanskrit.

DRACO m Ancient Greek (Latinized)

From the Greek name Δράκων (Drakon), which meant "dragon, serpent" . This was the name of a 7th-century BC Athenian legislator. This is also the name of a constellation in the northern sky. From the Greek name, which meant. This was the name of a 7th-century BC Athenian legislator. This is also the name of a constellation in the northern sky.

DRAKON m Ancient Greek

Greek form of Greek form of DRACO

DZVEZDA f Macedonian

Means "star" in Macedonian. Meansin Macedonian.

DZVEZDAN m Macedonian

Masculine form of Masculine form of DZVEZDA

EARTHA f English

Combination of the English word earth with the feminine name suffix a. It has been used in honour of African-American philanthropist Eartha M. M. White (1876-1974). Another famous bearer was American singer and actress Eartha Kitt (1927-2008). Combination of the English wordwith the feminine name suffix. It has been used in honour of African-American philanthropist Eartha M. M. White (1876-1974). Another famous bearer was American singer and actress Eartha Kitt (1927-2008).

EGUZKI m Basque

Means "sun" in Basque. Meansin Basque.

EGUZKIÑE f Basque

Feminine form of Feminine form of EGUZKI

ELAINE f English, Arthurian Romance

From an Old French form of Le Morte d'Arthur Elaine was the daughter of Pelleas, the lover of Idylls of the King (1859). From an Old French form of HELEN . It appears in Arthurian legend; in Thomas Malory's 15th-century compilationElaine was the daughter of Pelleas, the lover of Lancelot , and the mother of Galahad . It was not commonly used as an English given name until after the appearance of Tennyson's Arthurian epic(1859).

ELANOR f Literature

Means "star sun" in Sindarin. In The Lord of the Rings (1954) by J. R. R. Tolkien this is Sam's eldest daughter, named after a type of flower. Meansin Sindarin. In(1954) by J. R. R. Tolkien this is Sam's eldest daughter, named after a type of flower.

ELEN f Welsh

Welsh form of Welsh form of HELEN . This was the name of a 4th-century Welsh saint. It also appears in the Mabinogion, a collection of tales from Welsh myth, belonging to a woman who built the roads in Wales.

ELENE f Georgian, Sardinian

Georgian and Sardinian form of Georgian and Sardinian form of HELEN

ELENI f Greek

Modern Greek form of Modern Greek form of HELEN

ELIINA f Finnish

Finnish form of Finnish form of HELEN

ELIN f Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Welsh

Scandinavian and Welsh form of Scandinavian and Welsh form of HELEN

ELĪNA f Latvian

Latvian form of Latvian form of HELEN

ELINA f Finnish, Estonian, Swedish

Finnish, Estonian and Swedish form of Finnish, Estonian and Swedish form of HELEN

ELIO m Italian

Italian form of Italian form of AELIUS or HELIOS

ELIODORO m Italian

Italian form of Italian form of HELIODORO

ELLEN (1) f English

Medieval English form of Helen also became common. Medieval English form of HELEN . This was the usual spelling of the name until the 19th century, when the formalso became common.

ELROND m Literature

Means "star dome" in Sindarin. In The Lord of the Rings (1954) by J. R. R. Tolkien, Elrond was the elven ruler of Rivendell. Meansin Sindarin. In(1954) by J. R. R. Tolkien, Elrond was the elven ruler of Rivendell.

ENHEDUANNA f Akkadian

From Sumerian En-hedu-anna, derived from 𒂗 (en) meaning "lady, high priestess" combined with 𒃶𒌌 (hedu) meaning "ornament" and the god's name From Sumerian, derived frommeaning "lady, high priestess" combined withmeaning "ornament" and the god's name AN (2) . This was the Sumerian title of a 23rd-century BC priestess and poet, identified as a daughter of Sargon of Akkad. Presumably she had an Akkadian birth name, but it is unrecorded. She is regarded as one of the earliest known poets.

ESSIE f English

Diminutive of Diminutive of ESTELLE or ESTHER

ESTELA f Portuguese, Spanish

Portuguese and Spanish form of Portuguese and Spanish form of ESTELLE

ESTELLA f English

Latinate form of Great Expectations (1860). Latinate form of ESTELLE . This was the name of the heroine, Estella Havisham, in Charles Dickens' novel(1860).

ESTELLE f English, French

From an Old French name meaning "star" , ultimately derived from Latin stella. It was rare in the English-speaking world in the Middle Ages, but it was revived in the 19th century, perhaps due to the character Estella Havisham in Charles Dickens' novel Great Expectations (1860). From an Old French name meaning, ultimately derived from Latin. It was rare in the English-speaking world in the Middle Ages, but it was revived in the 19th century, perhaps due to the character Estella Havisham in Charles Dickens' novel(1860).

ESTHER f English, French, Spanish, Dutch, German, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Jewish, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek

Possibly means "star" in Persian. Alternatively it could be a derivative of the name of the Near Eastern goddess Hadassah. ... [more] Possibly meansin Persian. Alternatively it could be a derivative of the name of the Near Eastern goddess ISHTAR . The Book of Esther in the Old Testament tells the story of Queen Esther, the Jewish wife of the king of Persia. The king's advisor Haman persuaded the king to exterminate all the Jews in the realm. Warned of this plot by her cousin Mordecai , Esther revealed her Jewish ancestry and convinced the king to execute Haman instead. Her original Hebrew name was

ESTRELLA f Spanish

Spanish form of Spanish form of STELLA (1) , coinciding with the Spanish word meaning "star".

FERAY f Turkish

Means "radiance of the moon" in Turkish. Meansin Turkish.

GANYMEDE m Greek Mythology (Anglicized)

From Greek Γανυμήδης (Ganymedes), which was possibly derived from γάνυμαι (ganymai) meaning "to be glad" and μήδομαι (medomai) meaning "to think, to plan". In Greek mythology this was the name of a beautiful boy who was abducted by From Greek, which was possibly derived frommeaning "to be glad" andmeaning "to think, to plan". In Greek mythology this was the name of a beautiful boy who was abducted by Zeus to become the cupbearer to the gods, the successor of Hebe . A moon of Jupiter is named after him.

GEMINI m Roman Mythology

Means "twins" in Latin. This is the name of the third sign of the zodiac. The two brightest stars in the constellation, Meansin Latin. This is the name of the third sign of the zodiac. The two brightest stars in the constellation, Castor and Pollux , are named for the mythological twin sons of Leda

GOTZON m Basque

Means "angel" in Basque. Meansin Basque.

GÜLAY f Turkish

Means "rose moon" in Turkish. Meansin Turkish.

GÜNAY f & m Turkish, Azerbaijani

Derived from the Turkic elements gün "sun" and ay "moon". Derived from the Turkic elements"sun" and"moon".

GÜNEL f Azerbaijani

Derived from the Turkic elements gün "sun" and el "country, society". Derived from the Turkic elements"sun" and"country, society".

HALA f Arabic

Means "halo around the moon" in Arabic. This was the name of a sister-in-law of the Prophet Meansin Arabic. This was the name of a sister-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad

HALCYONE f Greek Mythology (Latinized)

Latinized form of Greek Ἀλκυόνη (see Ἁλκυόνη (Halkyone). The spelling variation was due to a false association with ἅλς (hals) meaning "salt, sea". Latinized form of Greek(see ALCYONE ), via the misspelled variant. The spelling variation was due to a false association withmeaning "salt, sea".

HALE (1) f Turkish

Turkish form of Turkish form of HALA

HALKYONE f Greek Mythology

Greek variant (or misspelling) of Greek variant (or misspelling) of HALCYONE

HANEUL m & f Korean

Means "heaven, sky" in Korean. Meansin Korean.

HARU m & f Japanese

From Japanese 陽 (haru) meaning "light, sun, male", 春 (haru) meaning "spring" or 晴 (haru) meaning "clear weather". Other kanji or kanji combinations can form this name as well. From Japanesemeaning "light, sun, male",meaning "spring" ormeaning "clear weather". Other kanji or kanji combinations can form this name as well.

HARUKI m Japanese

From Japanese 晴 (haru) meaning "clear weather" or 陽 (haru) meaning "light, sun, male" combined with 輝 (ki) meaning "brightness" or 生 (ki) meaning "living". Other kanji combinations are possible. From Japanesemeaning "clear weather" ormeaning "light, sun, male" combined withmeaning "brightness" ormeaning "living". Other kanji combinations are possible.

HARUKO f Japanese

From Japanese 春 (haru) meaning "spring" or 陽 (haru) meaning "light, sun, male" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child", as well as other kanji combinations. From Japanesemeaning "spring" ormeaning "light, sun, male" combined withmeaning "child", as well as other kanji combinations.

HARUTO m Japanese

From Japanese 陽 (haru) meaning "light, sun, male", 遥 (haru) meaning "distant, remote" or 晴 (haru) meaning "clear weather" combined with 斗 (to), which refers to a Chinese constellation, or 翔 (to) meaning "soar, fly". Other kanji combinations can also form this name. From Japanesemeaning "light, sun, male",meaning "distant, remote" ormeaning "clear weather" combined with, which refers to a Chinese constellation, ormeaning "soar, fly". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.

HAUL m Welsh

Means "sun" in Welsh. This is a modern Welsh name. Meansin Welsh. This is a modern Welsh name.

HEIRANI f Tahitian

From Tahitian hei "crown, garland" and rani "heaven, sky". From Tahitian"crown, garland" and"heaven, sky".

HELEEN f Dutch

Dutch variant of Dutch variant of HELEN

HELEENA f Finnish

Finnish variant of Finnish variant of HELENA

HELEENTJE f Dutch

Dutch diminutive of Dutch diminutive of HELEN

HELEN f English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Greek Mythology (Anglicized)

English form of the Greek Ἑλένη (Helene), probably from Greek ἑλένη (helene) meaning "torch" or "corposant" , or possibly related to σελήνη (selene) meaning "moon" . In Greek mythology Helen was the daughter of ... [more] English form of the Greek, probably from Greekmeaningor, or possibly related tomeaning. In Greek mythology Helen was the daughter of Zeus and Leda , whose kidnapping by Paris was the cause of the Trojan War. The name was also borne by the 4th-century Saint Helena, mother of the Roman emperor Constantine , who supposedly found the True Cross during a trip to Jerusalem.

HELÉNA f Hungarian

Hungarian form of Hungarian form of HELEN

HELĒNA f Latvian

Latvian form of Latvian form of HELEN

HÉLÈNE f French

French form of French form of HELEN

HELIODORO m Spanish, Portuguese

From the Greek name Ἡλιόδωρος (Heliodoros), derived from the elements ἥλιος (helios) meaning "sun" and δῶρον (doron) meaning "gift". Saint Heliodoro was a 4th-century bishop of Altino. From the Greek name, derived from the elementsmeaning "sun" andmeaning "gift". Saint Heliodoro was a 4th-century bishop of Altino.

HELIODOROS m Ancient Greek

Greek form of Greek form of HELIODORO

HELIOS m Greek Mythology

Means "sun" in Greek. This was the name of the young Greek sun god, a Titan, who rode across the sky each day in a chariot pulled by four horses. His sister was the moon goddess Meansin Greek. This was the name of the young Greek sun god, a Titan, who rode across the sky each day in a chariot pulled by four horses. His sister was the moon goddess Selene

HELLEN f English

Variant of Variant of HELEN

HILARGI f Basque

Means "moon" in Basque. Meansin Basque.

HINA f Japanese

From Japanese 陽 (hi) meaning "light, sun, male" or 日 (hi) meaning "sun, day" combined with 菜 (na) meaning "vegetables, greens". Other kanji combinations are possible. From Japanesemeaning "light, sun, male" ormeaning "sun, day" combined withmeaning "vegetables, greens". Other kanji combinations are possible.

HINATA f & m Japanese

From Japanese 日向 (hinata) meaning "sunny place", 陽向 (hinata) meaning "toward the sun", or a non-standard reading of 向日葵 (himawari) meaning "sunflower". Other kanji compounds are also possible. Because of the irregular readings, this name is often written using the hiragana writing system. From Japanesemeaning "sunny place",meaning "toward the sun", or a non-standard reading ofmeaning "sunflower". Other kanji compounds are also possible. Because of the irregular readings, this name is often written using the hiragana writing system.

HIROTO m Japanese

From Japanese 大 (hiro) meaning "big, great" or 博 (hiro) meaning "command, esteem" combined with 人 (to) meaning "person", 翔 (to) meaning "soar, glide" or 斗 (to), which refers to a Chinese constellation. Other kanji combinations can also form this name. From Japanesemeaning "big, great" ormeaning "command, esteem" combined withmeaning "person",meaning "soar, glide" or, which refers to a Chinese constellation. Other kanji combinations can also form this name.

HŌKŪLANI f Hawaiian

Means "heavenly star" from Hawaiian hōkū "star" and lani "heaven, sky, royal, majesty". Meansfrom Hawaiian"star" and"heaven, sky, royal, majesty".

HOSHI f Japanese

From Japanese 星 (hoshi) meaning "star" or other kanji with the same pronunciation. From Japanesemeaning "star" or other kanji with the same pronunciation.

HOSHIKO f Japanese

From Japanese 星 (hoshi) meaning "star" and 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible. From Japanesemeaning "star" andmeaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible.

HOUA f Hmong

Means "clouds" in Hmong. Meansin Hmong.

IAH m Egyptian Mythology

Means "moon" in Egyptian. In Egyptian mythology this was the name of a god of the moon, later identified with Meansin Egyptian. In Egyptian mythology this was the name of a god of the moon, later identified with Thoth

IAPETUS m Greek Mythology (Latinized)

Latinized form of Latinized form of IAPETOS . This is the name of one of Saturn's moons.

ILEANA f Romanian, Spanish, Italian

Possibly a Romanian variant of Possibly a Romanian variant of ELENA . In Romanian folklore this is the name of a princess kidnapped by monsters and rescued by a heroic knight.

ILINCA f Romanian

Romanian diminutive of Romanian diminutive of ELENA

İLKAY f & m Turkish

Means "new moon" in Turkish, derived from ilk "first" and ay "moon". Meansin Turkish, derived from"first" and"moon".

IL-SEONG m Korean

From Sino-Korean 日 (il) meaning "sun, day" and 成 (seong) meaning "completed, finished, succeeded". Other hanja character combinations are possible. A notable bearer was Kim Il-sung (1912-1994), the first leader of North Korea. From Sino-Koreanmeaning "sun, day" andmeaning "completed, finished, succeeded". Other hanja character combinations are possible. A notable bearer was Kim Il-sung (1912-1994), the first leader of North Korea.

INANNA f Sumerian Mythology

Possibly derived from Sumerian nin-an-a(k) meaning "lady of the heavens" , from 𒊩𒌆 (nin) meaning "lady" and the genitive form of 𒀭 (an) meaning "heaven, sky". Inanna was the Sumerian goddess of love, fertility and war. She descended into the underworld where the ruler of that place, her sister Ereshkigal, had her killed. The god ... [more] Possibly derived from Sumerianmeaning, frommeaning "lady" and the genitive form ofmeaning "heaven, sky". Inanna was the Sumerian goddess of love, fertility and war. She descended into the underworld where the ruler of that place, her sister Ereshkigal, had her killed. The god Enki interceded, and Inanna was allowed to leave the underworld as long as her husband Dumuzi took her place.

INDU f Indian, Hindi

Means "bright drop" in Sanskrit. This is a name for the moon. Meansin Sanskrit. This is a name for the moon.

INDUMATHI f Tamil

From Sanskrit इन्दुमत् (indumat) meaning "full moon" . From Sanskritmeaning

IO f Greek Mythology

Meaning unknown. In Greek mythology Io was a princess loved by Meaning unknown. In Greek mythology Io was a princess loved by Zeus , who changed her into a heifer in order to hide her from Hera . A moon of Jupiter bears this name in her honour.

ITRI m Northern African, Berber

Means "star" in Tamazight. Meansin Tamazight.

IZAR f Basque

Means "star" in Basque. Meansin Basque.

JACIRA f Native American, Tupi

Means "honey moon" , from Tupi îasy "moon" and ira "honey". Means, from Tupi"moon" and"honey".

JELA f Serbian, Croatian, Slovak

Short form of Short form of JELENA or JELISAVETA . It also means "fir tree" in Serbian and Croatian.

JEĻENA f Latvian

Latvian form of Latvian form of YELENA

JELENA f Serbian, Croatian, Slovene, Estonian, Lithuanian

Form of jelen meaning "deer, stag" and jela meaning "fir tree". Form of YELENA in several languages. In Serbia, Croatia and Slovenia it is also associated with the South Slavic wordsmeaning "deer, stag" andmeaning "fir tree".

JELKA f Slovene, Croatian, Serbian

Diminutive of Diminutive of JELENA . It also means "fir tree" in Slovene.

JERICHO m English (Modern)

From the name of a city in Israel that is mentioned several times in the Old Testament. The meaning of the city's name is uncertain, but it may be related to the Hebrew word יָרֵחַ (yareach) meaning "moon", or otherwise to the Hebrew word רֵיחַ (reyach) meaning "fragrant". From the name of a city in Israel that is mentioned several times in the Old Testament. The meaning of the city's name is uncertain, but it may be related to the Hebrew wordmeaning "moon", or otherwise to the Hebrew wordmeaning "fragrant".

JIEMBA m Indigenous Australian, Wiradjuri

Means "star" or perhaps "laughing star" in Wiradjuri. Meansor perhapsin Wiradjuri.

JOON-HO m Korean

Alternate transcription of Korean Hangul 준호 (see Alternate transcription of Korean Hangul(see JUN-HO ).

JUN-HO m Korean

From Sino-Korean 俊 (jun) meaning "talented, handsome" combined with 鎬 (ho) meaning "stove, bright" or 昊 (ho) meaning "summer, sky, heaven". This name can be formed by other hanja character combinations as well. From Sino-Koreanmeaning "talented, handsome" combined withmeaning "stove, bright" ormeaning "summer, sky, heaven". This name can be formed by other hanja character combinations as well.

JUPITER m Roman Mythology (Anglicized)

From Latin Iuppiter, which was ultimately derived from the Indo-European *Dyeu-pater, composed of the elements Dyeus (see pater "father". Jupiter was the supreme god in Roman mythology. He presided over the heavens and light, and was responsible for the protection and laws of the Roman state. This is also the name of the fifth and largest planet in the solar system. From Latin, which was ultimately derived from the Indo-European *, composed of the elements(see ZEUS ) and"father". Jupiter was the supreme god in Roman mythology. He presided over the heavens and light, and was responsible for the protection and laws of the Roman state. This is also the name of the fifth and largest planet in the solar system.

KAITO m Japanese

From Japanese 海 (kai) meaning "sea, ocean" combined with 斗 (to), which refers to a Chinese constellation, or 翔 (to) meaning "soar, fly". Other kanji combinations are also possible. From Japanesemeaning "sea, ocean" combined with, which refers to a Chinese constellation, ormeaning "soar, fly". Other kanji combinations are also possible.

KALANI m & f Hawaiian

Means "the heavens" from Hawaiian ka "the" and lani "heaven, sky, royal, majesty". Meansfrom Hawaiian"the" and"heaven, sky, royal, majesty".

KALLISTO f Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek

Derived from Greek κάλλιστος (kallistos) meaning "most beautiful" , a derivative of καλός (kalos) meaning "beautiful". In Greek mythology Kallisto was a nymph who was loved by Derived from Greekmeaning, a derivative ofmeaning "beautiful". In Greek mythology Kallisto was a nymph who was loved by Zeus . She was changed into a she-bear by Hera , and subsequently became the Great Bear constellation. This was also an ancient Greek personal name.

KAMALANI f & m Hawaiian

Means "heavenly child" or "royal child" from Hawaiian kama "child" and lani "heaven, sky, royal, majesty". Meansorfrom Hawaiian"child" and"heaven, sky, royal, majesty".

KARTIK m Indian, Hindi, Marathi

From Sanskrit कृत्तिका (krittika), the name for the constellation of the Pleiades. From Sanskrit, the name for the constellation of the Pleiades.

KASTOR m Greek Mythology

Greek form of Greek form of CASTOR

KHURSHID m & f Persian, Urdu, Persian Mythology

Modern Persian form of Avestan Hvare Khshaeta meaning "shining sun" . In Zoroastrianism this was the name of a Yazata (or angel) who was associated with the sun. Modern Persian form of Avestanmeaning. In Zoroastrianism this was the name of a Yazata (or angel) who was associated with the sun.

KORAY m Turkish

Means "ember moon" in Turkish. Meansin Turkish.

LÉAN f Irish

Irish form of Irish form of HELEN

LEENA f Finnish, Estonian

Finnish and Estonian short form of Finnish and Estonian short form of HELENA or MATLEENA

LENA f Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, Polish, Russian, English, Italian, Portuguese, Greek

Short form of names ending in lena, such as Short form of names ending in, such as HELENA MAGDALENA or YELENA

LENE f German, Danish, Norwegian

German, Danish and Norwegian short form of German, Danish and Norwegian short form of HELENE or MAGDALENE

LENI f German

German diminutive of German diminutive of HELENE or MAGDALENA

LENKA f Czech, Slovak

Originally a diminutive of Originally a diminutive of MAGDALÉNA or HELENA . It is now used as an independent name.

LENUȚA f Romanian

Romanian diminutive of Romanian diminutive of ELENA

LESYA f Ukrainian

Diminutive of Diminutive of OLEKSANDRA

LUCINE f Armenian

Alternate transcription of Armenian Լուսինե (see Alternate transcription of Armenian(see LUSINE ).

LUCINEH f Armenian

Alternate transcription of Armenian Լուսինե (see Alternate transcription of Armenian(see LUSINE ).

LUNA f Roman Mythology, Italian, Spanish, English

Means "the moon" in Latin. Luna was the Roman goddess of the moon, frequently depicted driving a white chariot through the sky. Meansin Latin. Luna was the Roman goddess of the moon, frequently depicted driving a white chariot through the sky.

LUSINE f Armenian

From Armenian լուսին (lusin) meaning "moon" . From Armenianmeaning

LUSINEH f Armenian

Alternate transcription of Armenian Լուսինե (see Alternate transcription of Armenian(see LUSINE ).

LYRA f Astronomy

The name of the constellation in the northern sky containing the star Vega. It is said to be shaped after the lyre of Orpheus. The name of the constellation in the northern sky containing the star Vega. It is said to be shaped after the lyre of Orpheus.

MAHIN f Persian

Means "related to the moon" in Persian. Meansin Persian.

MAHINE f Persian

Alternate transcription of Persian مهین (see Alternate transcription of Persian(see MAHIN ).

MAHSA f Persian

Means "like the moon" in Persian. Meansin Persian.

MAHVASH f Persian

Possibly means "moon-like" in Persian. Possibly meansin Persian.

MAIA (1) f Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology, Portuguese, Georgian

From Greek μαῖα (maia) meaning "good mother, dame, foster mother" , perhaps in origin a nursery form of μήτηρ (meter). In Greek and Roman mythology she was the eldest of the Pleiades, the group of seven stars in the constellation Taurus, who were the daughters of From Greekmeaning, perhaps in origin a nursery form of. In Greek and Roman mythology she was the eldest of the Pleiades, the group of seven stars in the constellation Taurus, who were the daughters of Atlas and Pleione. Her son by Zeus was Hermes

MARAMA f Polynesian Mythology

Means "moon" in Maori. In Maori and other Polynesian mythology she was the goddess of the moon and death. Meansin Maori. In Maori and other Polynesian mythology she was the goddess of the moon and death.

MARIS f English (Rare)

Means "of the sea" , taken from the Latin title of the Virgin Stella Maris, meaning "star of the sea". Means, taken from the Latin title of the Virgin Mary , meaning "star of the sea".

MARISOL f Spanish

Combination of mar y sol "sea and sun". Combination of MARÍA and SOL (1) or SOLEDAD . It also resembles Spanish"sea and sun".

MARISTELA f Spanish, Portuguese

From the title of the Virgin Stella Maris, meaning "star of the sea" in Latin. It can also be a combination of From the title of the Virgin Mary , meaningin Latin. It can also be a combination of MARÍA and ESTELA

MARISTELLA f Italian

Italian form of Italian form of MARISTELA

MARS m Roman Mythology

Possibly related to Latin mas meaning "male" (genitive maris). In Roman mythology Mars was the god of war, often equated with the Greek god Possibly related to Latinmeaning(genitive). In Roman mythology Mars was the god of war, often equated with the Greek god Ares . This is also the name of the fourth planet in the solar system.

MEHVEŞ f Turkish

Turkish form of Turkish form of MAHVASH

MENODORA f Ancient Greek

Means "gift of the moon" , derived from Greek μήνη (mene) meaning "moon" and δῶρον (doron) meaning "gift". This was the name of a 4th-century saint who was martyred with her sisters Metrodora and Nymphodora. Means, derived from Greekmeaning "moon" andmeaning "gift". This was the name of a 4th-century saint who was martyred with her sisters Metrodora and Nymphodora.

MERCURY m Roman Mythology (Anglicized)

From the Latin Mercurius, probably derived from Latin mercari "to trade" or merces "wages" . This was the name of the Roman god of trade, merchants, and travellers, later equated with the Greek god From the Latin, probably derived from Latinor. This was the name of the Roman god of trade, merchants, and travellers, later equated with the Greek god Hermes . This is also the name of the first planet in the solar system and a metallic chemical element, both named for the god.

MIKU f Japanese

From Japanese 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" combined with 空 (ku) meaning "sky" or 久 (ku) meaning "long time". It can also come from a nanori reading of 未来 (mirai) meaning "future". Other kanji combinations are possible as well. From Japanesemeaning "beautiful" combined withmeaning "sky" ormeaning "long time". It can also come from a nanori reading ofmeaning "future". Other kanji combinations are possible as well.

MINODORA f Romanian

Romanian form of Romanian form of MENODORA

MİRAY f Turkish

Meaning unknown, possibly from an uncertain Persian element combined with Turkish ay meaning "moon, month". Meaning unknown, possibly from an uncertain Persian element combined with Turkishmeaning "moon, month".

MONDAY f English (Rare)

From the English word for the day of the week, which was derived from Old English mona "moon" and dæg "day". This was formerly given to girls born on Monday. From the English word for the day of the week, which was derived from Old English"moon" and"day". This was formerly given to girls born on Monday.

MZIA f Georgian

Derived from Georgian მზე (mze) meaning "sun" . Derived from Georgianmeaning

NAHID f Persian

Modern Persian form of Modern Persian form of ANAHITA . This is also the Persian name for the planet Venus.

NAJM m Arabic

Means "star" in Arabic. Meansin Arabic.

NAJMA f Arabic

Feminine form of Feminine form of NAJM

NĀLANI f & m Hawaiian

Means "the heavens" or "the chiefs" from Hawaiian nā, a definite article, and lani "heaven, sky, chief". Meansorfrom Hawaiian, a definite article, and"heaven, sky, chief".

NARANBAATAR m Mongolian

Means "sun hero" in Mongolian. Meansin Mongolian.

NARANGEREL f Mongolian

Means "sun light" in Mongolian. Meansin Mongolian.

NARANTSETSEG f Mongolian

Means "sun flower" in Mongolian. Meansin Mongolian.

NATSUKI f Japanese

From Japanese 菜 (na) meaning "vegetables, greens" and 月 (tsuki) meaning "moon". Alternatively, it can come from 夏 (natsu) meaning "summer" and 希 (ki) meaning "hope". Other kanji combinations can form this name as well. From Japanesemeaning "vegetables, greens" andmeaning "moon". Alternatively, it can come frommeaning "summer" andmeaning "hope". Other kanji combinations can form this name as well.

NEPTUNE m Roman Mythology (Anglicized)

From the Latin Neptunus, which is of unknown meaning, possibly related to the Indo-European root *nebh "wet, damp, clouds" . Neptune was the god of the sea in Roman mythology, approximately equivalent to the Greek god From the Latin, which is of unknown meaning, possibly related to the Indo-European root *. Neptune was the god of the sea in Roman mythology, approximately equivalent to the Greek god Poseidon . This is also the name of the eighth planet in the solar system.

NGUYỆT f Vietnamese

From Sino-Vietnamese 月 (nguyệt) meaning "moon" . From Sino-Vietnamesemeaning

NOU f Hmong

Means "sun" in Hmong. Meansin Hmong.

NOVA f English

Derived from Latin novus meaning "new" . It was first used as a name in the 19th century. Derived from Latinmeaning. It was first used as a name in the 19th century.

NTHANDA m & f Southern African, Tumbuka

Means "star" in Tumbuka. Meansin Tumbuka.

NURAY f Turkish

Means "bright moon" in Turkish, ultimately from Arabic نور (nur) meaning "light" and Turkic ay meaning "moon". Meansin Turkish, ultimately from Arabicmeaning "light" and Turkicmeaning "moon".

OBERON m Literature

Variant of A Midsummer Night's Dream (1595). A moon of Uranus bears this name in his honour. Variant of AUBERON . Oberon was the king of the fairies in Shakespeare's comedy(1595). A moon of Uranus bears this name in his honour.

OCHIENG m Eastern African, Luo

Means "born when the sun shines" , derived from Luo chieng meaning "sun". Means, derived from Luomeaning "sun".

ODTSETSEG f Mongolian

Means "star flower" in Mongolian. Meansin Mongolian.

OLENA f Ukrainian

Ukrainian form of Ukrainian form of HELEN

OPHIUCHUS m Astronomy

Latinized form of Greek Ὀφιοῦχος (Ophiouchos) meaning "serpent bearer" . This is the name of an equatorial constellation that depicts the god Asklepios holding a snake. Latinized form of Greekmeaning. This is the name of an equatorial constellation that depicts the god Asklepios holding a snake.

ORION m Greek Mythology

Meaning uncertain, but possibly related to Greek ὅριον (horion) meaning "boundary, limit" . Alternatively it may be derived from Akkadian Uru-anna meaning "light of the heavens" . This is the name of a constellation, which gets its name from a legendary Greek hunter who was killed by a scorpion sent by the earth goddess Meaning uncertain, but possibly related to Greekmeaning. Alternatively it may be derived from Akkadianmeaning. This is the name of a constellation, which gets its name from a legendary Greek hunter who was killed by a scorpion sent by the earth goddess Gaia

OURANIA f Greek Mythology

Derived from Greek οὐράνιος (ouranios) meaning "heavenly" . In Greek mythology she was the goddess of astronomy and astrology, one of the nine Muses. Derived from Greekmeaning. In Greek mythology she was the goddess of astronomy and astrology, one of the nine Muses.

PARVIN f Persian

Means "the Pleiades" in Persian. The Pleiades are a group of seven stars in the constellation Taurus. Meansin Persian. The Pleiades are a group of seven stars in the constellation Taurus.

PEGASUS m Greek Mythology (Latinized)

From the Greek Πήγασος (Pegasos), possibly either from πηγός (pegos) meaning "strong" or πηγαῖος (pegaios) meaning "from a water spring" . In Greek mythology Pegasus was the winged horse that sprang from the blood of Medusa after she was killed by From the Greek, possibly either frommeaningormeaning. In Greek mythology Pegasus was the winged horse that sprang from the blood of Medusa after she was killed by Perseus . There is a constellation in the northern sky named after the horse.

PLUTO m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Roman Mythology

Latinized form of Greek Πλούτων (Plouton), derived from πλοῦτος (ploutos) meaning "wealth" . This was an alternate name of Latinized form of Greek, derived frommeaning. This was an alternate name of Hades , the god of the underworld. This is also the name of a dwarf planet (formerly designated the ninth planet) in the solar system.

POLLUX m Roman Mythology

Roman form of Greek Πολυδεύκης (Polydeukes) meaning "very sweet" , from Greek πολύς (polys) meaning "much" and δευκής (deukes) meaning "sweet". In mythology he was the twin brother of Roman form of Greekmeaning, from Greekmeaning "much" andmeaning "sweet". In mythology he was the twin brother of Castor and a son of Zeus . The constellation Gemini, which represents the two brothers, contains a star by this name.

POORNIMA f Tamil, Indian, Kannada, Hindi, Marathi

Alternate transcription of Tamil பூர்ணிமா, Kannada ಪೂರ್ಣಿಮಾ or Hindi/Marathi पूर्णिमा (see Alternate transcription of Tamil, Kannadaor Hindi/Marathi(see PURNIMA ).

PORTIA f English

Variant of Porcia, the feminine form of the Roman family name The Merchant of Venice (1596). In the play Portia is a woman who disguises herself as a man in order to defend Variant of, the feminine form of the Roman family name PORCIUS , used by William Shakespeare for the heroine of his play(1596). In the play Portia is a woman who disguises herself as a man in order to defend Antonio in court. It is also the name of a moon of Uranus, after the Shakespearean character.

PURNAMA f & m Indonesian

Means "full moon" in Indonesian, ultimately from Sanskrit पूर्णिमा (purnima). Meansin Indonesian, ultimately from Sanskrit

PURNIMA f Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Kannada

Means "full moon" in Sanskrit. Meansin Sanskrit.

PYONG-HO m Korean

Alternate transcription of Korean Hangul 병호 (see Alternate transcription of Korean Hangul(see BYEONG-HO ).

QAMAR m & f Arabic

Means "moon" in Arabic. Meansin Arabic.

RA m Egyptian Mythology

Means "sun" or "day" in Egyptian. Ra was an important Egyptian sun god originally worshipped in Heliopolis in Lower Egypt. He was usually depicted as a man with the head of a falcon crowned with a solar disc. In later times his attributes were often merged with those of other deities, such as Meansorin Egyptian. Ra was an important Egyptian sun god originally worshipped in Heliopolis in Lower Egypt. He was usually depicted as a man with the head of a falcon crowned with a solar disc. In later times his attributes were often merged with those of other deities, such as Amon Atum and Horus

RABI (2) m Bengali

Bengali variant of Bengali variant of RAVI

RABINDRA m Bengali

Bengali form of Bengali form of RAVINDRA

RAJNISH m Indian, Hindi

Means "lord of the night" from Sanskrit रजनि (rajani) meaning "night" and ईश (isha) meaning "lord, ruler". This is another name for the moon in Hindu texts. Meansfrom Sanskritmeaning "night" andmeaning "lord, ruler". This is another name for the moon in Hindu texts.

RAKESH m Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu

Means "lord of the full moon" from Sanskrit राका (raka) meaning "full moon" and ईश (isha) meaning "lord, ruler". Meansfrom Sanskritmeaning "full moon" andmeaning "lord, ruler".

RAMACHANDRA m Hinduism, Indian, Kannada, Telugu

Derived from the name of the Hindu god चन्द्र (chandra) meaning "moon". This is another name of Rama. Derived from the name of the Hindu god RAMA (1) combined with Sanskritmeaning "moon". This is another name of Rama.

RAVI m Hinduism, Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Odia, Gujarati, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Nepali

Means "sun" in Sanskrit. Ravi is a Hindu god of the sun, sometimes equated with Meansin Sanskrit. Ravi is a Hindu god of the sun, sometimes equated with Surya . A famous bearer was the musician Ravi Shankar (1920-2012).

RAVINDRA m Hinduism, Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Kannada

Means "lord of the sun" from Sanskrit रवि (ravi) meaning "sun" combined with the name of the Hindu god Meansfrom Sanskritmeaning "sun" combined with the name of the Hindu god INDRA , used here to mean "lord". This is another name for the Hindu god Surya

RE m Egyptian Mythology

Variant spelling of Variant spelling of RA

RÉGULO m Spanish, Portuguese

Spanish and Portuguese form of Spanish and Portuguese form of REGULUS

REGULUS m Ancient Roman

Roman cognomen meaning "prince, little king" , a diminutive of Latin rex "king". This was the cognomen of several 3rd-century BC consuls from the gens Atilia. It was also the name of several early saints. A star in the constellation Leo bears this name as well. Roman cognomen meaning, a diminutive of Latin"king". This was the cognomen of several 3rd-century BC consuls from the gens Atilia. It was also the name of several early saints. A star in the constellation Leo bears this name as well.

RIGEL m Astronomy

Derived from Arabic الرجل (al-Rijl) meaning "foot" . This is the name of the star that forms the left foot of the constellation Orion. Derived from Arabicmeaning. This is the name of the star that forms the left foot of the constellation Orion.

RIKUTO m Japanese

From Japanese 陸 (riku) meaning "land" combined with 斗 (to), which refers to a Chinese constellation, or 人 (to) meaning "person", as well as other combinations of kanji that have the same pronunciations. From Japanesemeaning "land" combined with, which refers to a Chinese constellation, ormeaning "person", as well as other combinations of kanji that have the same pronunciations.

SAMSON m Biblical, English, French, Biblical Latin

From the Hebrew name שִׁמְשׁוֹן (Shimshon), derived from שֶׁמֶשׁ (shemesh) meaning "sun". Samson was an Old Testament hero granted exceptional strength by God. His mistress ... [more] From the Hebrew name, derived frommeaning "sun". Samson was an Old Testament hero granted exceptional strength by God. His mistress Delilah betrayed him and cut his hair, stripping him of his power. Thus he was captured by the Philistines, blinded, and brought to their temple. However, in a final act of strength, he pulled down the pillars of the temple upon himself and his captors.

SANDA (2) f Burmese

Means "moon" in Burmese, ultimately from Sanskrit चन्द्र (chandra). Meansin Burmese, ultimately from Sanskrit

SASHI m & f Indian, Kannada

Alternate transcription of Kannada ಶಶಿ (see Alternate transcription of Kannada(see SHASHI ).

SASITHORN f Thai

Means "the moon" in Thai (a poetic word). Meansin Thai (a poetic word).

SATURN m Roman Mythology (Anglicized)

From the Latin Saturnus, which is of unknown meaning. In Roman mythology he was the father of From the Latin, which is of unknown meaning. In Roman mythology he was the father of Jupiter Juno and others, and was also the god of agriculture. This is also the name of the ringed sixth planet in the solar system.

SAULĖ f Lithuanian, Baltic Mythology

Means "sun" in Lithuanian. This was the name of the Lithuanian sun goddess. Meansin Lithuanian. This was the name of the Lithuanian sun goddess.

SAVITR m Hinduism

Means "rouser, stimulator" in Sanskrit. This is the name of a Hindu sun god, sometimes identified with Meansin Sanskrit. This is the name of a Hindu sun god, sometimes identified with Surya

SAVITRI f Hinduism, Indian, Hindi, Marathi

Means "relating to the sun" in Sanskrit. This is the name of a hymn dedicated to Savitr, a Hindu sun god, and it is also the name of his daughter. It is borne by several other characters in Hindu epics, including a wife of Mahabharata it is borne by King Satyavan's wife, who successfully pleas with Yama, the god of death, to restore her husband to life. Meansin Sanskrit. This is the name of a hymn dedicated to Savitr, a Hindu sun god, and it is also the name of his daughter. It is borne by several other characters in Hindu epics, including a wife of Brahma , a wife of Shiva , and a daughter of Daksha. In the Hindu epic theit is borne by King Satyavan's wife, who successfully pleas with Yama, the god of death, to restore her husband to life.

SELENA f Spanish, Russian, Greek Mythology (Latinized)

Latinized form of Latinized form of SELENE . This name was borne by popular Mexican-American singer Selena Quintanilla (1971-1995), who was known simply as Selena.

SELENE f Greek Mythology

Means "moon" in Greek. This was the name of a Greek goddess of the moon, a Titan. She was sometimes identified with the goddess Meansin Greek. This was the name of a Greek goddess of the moon, a Titan. She was sometimes identified with the goddess Artemis

SELINI f Greek

Modern Greek transcription of Modern Greek transcription of SELENE

ŞEMSETTİN m Turkish

Turkish form of Turkish form of SHAMS AL-DIN

ŞENAY f Turkish

Means "merry moon" in Turkish. Meansin Turkish.

SEONG-JIN m Korean

From Sino-Korean 成 (seong) meaning "completed, finished, succeeded" or 星 (seong) meaning "star, planet" combined with 鎭 (jin) meaning "town, marketplace" or 震 (jin) meaning "shake, tremor, excite". Other hanja character combinations are also possible. From Sino-Koreanmeaning "completed, finished, succeeded" ormeaning "star, planet" combined withmeaning "town, marketplace" ormeaning "shake, tremor, excite". Other hanja character combinations are also possible.

SEREN f Welsh

Means "star" in Welsh. Meansin Welsh.

SETARE f Persian

Alternate transcription of Persian ستاره (see Alternate transcription of Persian(see SETAREH ).

SETAREH f Persian

Means "star" in Persian. Meansin Persian.

SHAMS AL-DIN m Arabic

Means "sun of the religion" , from Arabic شَمس (shams) meaning "sun" and دين (din) meaning "religion, faith". Means, from Arabicmeaning "sun" andmeaning "religion, faith".

SHANI (2) m Hinduism

From the Sanskrit name of the planet Saturn. This is the name of a celestial Hindu god. From the Sanskrit name of the planet Saturn. This is the name of a celestial Hindu god.

SHASHI m & f Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Kannada, Telugu

Traditional name for the moon, it literally means "having a hare" in Sanskrit. This is a transcription of both the masculine form शशि and the feminine form शशी. Traditional name for the moon, it literally means "having a hare" in Sanskrit. This is a transcription of both the masculine formand the feminine form

SHIHAB m Arabic

Means "shooting star, meteor" in Arabic. Meansin Arabic.

SIRIUS m Astronomy

The name of a bright star in the constellation Canis Major, derived via Latin from Greek σείριος (seirios) meaning "burning" . The name of a bright star in the constellation Canis Major, derived via Latin from Greekmeaning

SITARA f Urdu

Means "star" in Urdu, ultimately from Persian. Meansin Urdu, ultimately from Persian.

SITORA f Tajik, Uzbek

Tajik and Uzbek form of Tajik and Uzbek form of SITARA

SOL (1) f Spanish, Portuguese

Means "sun" in Spanish or Portuguese. Meansin Spanish or Portuguese.

SOLEIL f Various

Means "sun" in French. It is not commonly used as a name in France itself. Meansin French. It is not commonly used as a name in France itself.

SOLFRID f Norwegian

From the Old Norse elements sól "sun" and fríðr "beautiful". This name was apparently coined in the 19th century. From the Old Norse elements"sun" and"beautiful". This name was apparently coined in the 19th century.

SÓLVEIG f Ancient Scandinavian, Icelandic

Old Norse and Icelandic form of Old Norse and Icelandic form of SOLVEIG

SOLVEIG f Norwegian, Swedish

From an Old Norse name, which was derived from the elements sól "sun" and veig "strength". This is the name of the heroine in Henrik Ibsen's play Peer Gynt (1876). From an Old Norse name, which was derived from the elements"sun" and"strength". This is the name of the heroine in Henrik Ibsen's play(1876).