Unique baby names

Names with a listed meaning that appear for one country only and are not on any country’s most-common list in our data. This is a measure of how rare a name is in our dataset, not a ranking of real-world popularity.

210 names

Meanings and origins are indicative. Sources and languages can disagree, and a name may carry different meanings in different cultures. For religious or cultural questions, please confirm with a family elder or religious teacher.

A

  • Aadhya – First power
  • Aanya – Grace
  • Aarush – First Ray of Sun
  • Abhilasha – Desire, wish, longing
  • Abish – Daughter of Elam, queen of Iran in history
  • Absham – Fragrant tree, scented wood
  • Absil – Brave, valiant, fearless warrior
  • Abu Bakr – Father of the young camel; honorable name of Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, the…
  • Abu Saleh – Father of righteousness; title of pious scholar
  • Adalynn – Noble; of the nobility (elaboration of Adeline)
  • Ahimsa – Non-violence
  • Aizar – Helper, defender, protector
  • Akanksha – Desire, hope, ambition, wish
  • Alaknanda – Flawless river, river Ganges in Himalayas
  • Aliyan – Exalted, high rank, sublime
  • Alwaan – Colors, vibrant shades of beauty
  • Analeia – Graceful, Favored, Noble
  • Aneurin – Man of honor, noble
  • Aoi – Blue, hollyhock
  • Ariyah – Lioness; (also) melody, air
  • Asaaf – Pardoner, forgiving, benevolent guide
  • Ashhal – Having bluish-grey eyes, sharp-eyed
  • Ashritha – One who gives shelter, protected by God, Goddess Lakshmi
  • Asita – Dark, river Yamuna, unblemished
  • Atasi – Blue flax flower, luminous
  • Atharv – Knowledge, Wisdom
  • Atreyi – Glorious river, container of glory
  • Aubree – Elf ruler; ruler of the little folk
  • Avantikaa – Princess of Ujjain, modest, Queen
  • Awani – The Earth, mother land
  • Aysal – Moonlike, bright streams
  • Azhaan – Geniuses, sharp minds, intelligent ones
  • Azlaan – Lion, brave warrior, courageous heart
  • Azmeena – Precious, beautiful, firm of resolve

B

  • Baxter – Baker
  • Bhadra – Auspicious, gentle, fortunate, Goddess Durga
  • Bhagyalakshmi – Goddess of wealth and fortune
  • Bhanumati – Luminous, charming, shining with fame
  • Bhanupriya – Beloved of the sun, night blooming lotus
  • Bhavini – Emotional, beautiful lady, Goddess Parvati
  • Bleddyn – Wolf
  • Bluebell – Blue bell flower
  • Boone – Good; a blessing (from French 'bon')

C

  • Chaitra – First month of Hindu calendar, spring season, bright light
  • Chandrakant – Beloved by moon, moonstone, radiant
  • Chandraprabh – Radiant as the moon, the 8th Tirthankar
  • Chandresh – Lord of the moon, Lord Shiva
  • Charulata – Beautiful creeper vine, graceful woman
  • Chidi – God exists
  • Chintanika – Thoughtful, meditative, deep thinker
  • Chitralekha – Beautiful picture, painter, celestial artist
  • Cillian – Strife; or little church one

D

  • Dakshayani – Goddess Sati, daughter of Daksha
  • Dakshesh – Lord Shiva, lord of Daksha
  • Damodar – Lord Krishna, tied with a rope
  • Danvir – Generous hero, great giver, Karna
  • Darpan – Mirror, reflection, clarity
  • Deepanshu – Ray of light, sun
  • Devaki – Divine, mother of Lord Krishna
  • Devik – Divine, pure, little god
  • Devyani – Divine chariot, daughter of Sage Sukracharya
  • Dhanashree – Goddess of wealth, Goddess Lakshmi, classical raga
  • Dhee – Intelligence, mind, wisdom
  • Dhruva – Pole star, unshakeable, steadfast, devotee
  • Diarmuid – Without enemy, free from envy
  • Digambar – Unencumbered, Lord Shiva, sky-clad
  • Divyansh – Divine part, ray of divine light
  • Do-yoon – Lead, allow
  • Donnacha – Brown-haired warrior

E

  • Elyan – High rank, elevated, majestic, noble
  • Emlyn – Rival, flatland
  • Emmaline – Industrious, hardworking, or peaceful home
  • Everly – Wild boar clearing

F

  • Fiachra – Raven, battle king
  • Fintan – White fire or white bull

G

  • Gaura – Fair complexioned, Goddess Parvati
  • Gautami – Goddess Durga, river Godavari, wife of Sage Gautama
  • Gitanjali – An offering of songs, poetic tribute
  • Gitika – Small song, melody, lyric
  • Greer – Watchful, vigilant
  • Gulrez – Sprinkler of flowers, gardener of roses
  • Gwilym – Resolute protector

H

  • Ha-eun – Great grace
  • Habaan – Beloved, cherished, wide valley
  • Hadyan – Guides, leaders showing the right path
  • Haiyam – Spelling variant of Hiyam; loving, deeply affectionate
  • Hamsini – One who rides a swan, Goddess Saraswati
  • Harita – Green, nature, prosperous, golden
  • Haruto – Sunlight
  • Hassaan – Exceptionally handsome and beautiful; name of Hassan ibn Thabit, the…
  • Himagouri – Goddess Parvati, pure as snow
  • Hirenny – Golden, valuable, precious
  • Hubab – Aspiration, goal; wave, bubble of water
  • Huzail – Prudent guide, companion of the Prophet
  • Huzaim – Prudent, firm, decisive leader
  • Huzain – Soft hill, elevated green land
  • Huzayl – Spelling variant of Huzail; historical tribal ancestor and scholar

I

J

  • Journee – Day's journey, adventure

K

  • Kadambari – Long novel, female cuckoo, Goddess Saraswati
  • Kangna – Bangle, auspicious ornament
  • Karanveer – Brave and generous
  • Kausalya – Mother of Lord Rama, skilled woman
  • Keertana – Hymn of praise, devotional song
  • Keshvi – Goddess Radha, beautiful hair
  • Khizr – Green, flourishing, and verdant; name of Al-Khidr, the righteous…
  • Khusham – Pleasant, welcoming, delight of heart
  • Kirtida – Bringer of fame, mother of Goddess Radha
  • Knox – Round hill
  • Kripali – Merciful, compassionate, full of grace
  • Kullu – Valley, peaceful dwelling
  • Kusumita – Blossomed flower, in full bloom

L

  • Labeeb – Intelligent, sensible, wise, prudent
  • Lakshya – Aim, Target
  • Leodegario – Spear of the people or people's spear
  • Leshya – Light beam, aura, color of soul
  • Liesel – God is my oath
  • Lilavati – Charming, playful, historical mathematician
  • Lochana – Eyes, vision, luminous glance
  • Lopamudra – Wife of Sage Agastya, learned scholar
  • Luuk – Bringer of light

M

  • Madhuvanthi – Sweet like honey, classical musical raga
  • Mahadevi – Great Goddess, Goddess Durga
  • Mahasweta – Goddess Saraswati, pure white
  • Mandakini – Himalayan river, celestial Ganges
  • Manjari – Bunch of flowers, blossom, creeper
  • Manorama – Beautiful, pleasing to the mind
  • Mansha – Wish, desire, intention
  • Mathivanan – Bright as the moon
  • Meeram – Flower bouquet, sweet arrangement
  • Messiah – Anointed one; deliverer; the saviour
  • Mikaeel – Archangel of sustenance, rain, and divine mercy (Michael) in Islamic…
  • Mikołaj – Victory of the people
  • Milani – From Milan; one from the city of Milan
  • Min-jun – Talented, clever
  • Moeed – Restorer, seeker of refuge; attribute of God (Al-Mu'id)
  • Momal – Beautiful legendary princess; beloved one
  • Morwenna – Waves of the sea
  • Muazzam – Exalted, respected, glorified, and honored; historically borne by…

N

  • Nandana – Gladdening
  • Naoise – Mythological warrior
  • Nirvaan – Liberation, Bliss
  • Novalee – New meadow; new beginning (Nova + Lee)
  • Numair – Panther, young cub, panther-like brave warrior

O

P

  • Paisley – Church, named after the Scottish town
  • Parineeti – Maturity, completion, outcome, wisdom
  • Parshva – The 23rd Tirthankar
  • Pavi – Pure, lightning, bright
  • Persephone – Bringer of destruction or thresher of grain
  • Piper – Flute player

R

  • Rabail – Veil of silk, soft summer rain, sweet breeze
  • Rabiqa – Bound in unity, harmony, close friendship
  • Raeena – Queen, royal lady, leader
  • Rafferty – Floodtide, abundance, prosperity
  • Raiqa – Clear, pure, serene, transparent water
  • Raqeebah – Watcher, guardian, vigilant protector
  • Raqiba – Guardian, watcher, observant protector
  • Rashiq – Graceful, elegant, slender build
  • Rayansh – Ray of light, part of the sun
  • Reyansh – Ray of Light
  • Rhydian – Red, cross the ford
  • Riddhima – Full of prosperity, fortunate, Goddess Lakshmi
  • Romilly – From romilly
  • Rosamund – Horse protector or pure rose
  • Ryker – Rich; powerful ruler
  • Ryland – Land where rye is grown

S

  • Saanvi – Goddess Lakshmi
  • Sadaan – Happiness, fortunate one, joyful blessing
  • Sadeed – Relevant, correct, sound, and hitting the mark; mentioned in the…
  • Samriti – Memory, remembrance, wisdom
  • Sanskriti – Culture, heritage, refinement, tradition
  • Selah – Pause and reflect; (a Psalm interlude); praise
  • Seo-yeon – Auspicious lotus
  • Shahmeer – Beauty, king's flint, noble leader
  • Shehram – King of peace, noble night prince
  • Sheroon – Sweet, beloved, charming leader
  • Shivansh – Part of Lord Shiva
  • Siyona – Graceful, beautiful, bright sun
  • Sreehari – Lord Vishnu
  • Stanisław – Glorious camp
  • Suhanika – Very pleasant, charming girl

T

  • Tabshir – Good news, glad tidings, announcing joy
  • Tadhg – Poet or storyteller
  • Tejaswi – Lustrous, radiant, brilliant, energetic
  • Tiernan – Little lord
  • Trystan – Sad, noise

U

  • Ufair – Brave, swift like a young gazelle
  • Ultan – Man from ulster
  • Urshia – Belonging to the sky, celestial angel

V

  • Vardhaman – Ever-growing, birth name of Mahavir
  • Vrika – Beauty, brave, wolf, tree

W

  • Waniya – Pearl, gift of Allah, gentle breeze
  • Wareewsha – Blossoming happiness, radiant blessing
  • Wilf – Desiring peace
  • Wren – Small songbird

Y

  • Yafey – Tall, high rank, elevated youth
  • Yaqzan – Vigilant, awake, watchful, and alert guardian; famously featured in…
  • Yusma – Beautiful, charming face
  • Yusuke – Brave, helpful

Z

  • Zachariah – The Lord has remembered
  • Zaeem – Leader, chief, commander
  • Zartaj – Crown of gold, queenly majesty
  • Zarwan – Era, time of fortune, old wise guide
  • Zunair – Flower of Paradise, light of the moon

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