First Name Directory - Starting with N
This site is dedicated to maintaining a database of first names from all over the world. We are still working to add all meanings to the names and sort them by gender, ethic and other behavior.
Most names come from the European and Arab area, especially italian, spanish, french and german firstnames.
Most names come from the European and Arab area, especially italian, spanish, french and german firstnames.
Na-young
Na-young is a Korean feminine given name. Its meaning differs based on the hanja used to write each syllable of the name. There are 16 hanja with the reading "na" and 34 hanja with the reading "young" on the South Korean government's official list of hanja which may be registered for use in given names.
Na-young is a Korean feminine given name. Its meaning differs based on the hanja used to write each syllable of the name. There are 16 hanja with the reading "na" and 34 hanja with the reading "young" on the South Korean government's official list of hanja which may be registered for use in given names.
Nadège
Nadeshda
Nadezhda (Russian & #160; Надежда, in different transcription variants Nadezhda, Nadezhda, Nadezhda, Nadežda) is a Russian female given name, meaning literally as much as "Hope", one of the three Christian virtues (see also Vera "Faith" and "Love" Lyubov).
Nadezhda (Russian & #160; Надежда, in different transcription variants Nadezhda, Nadezhda, Nadezhda, Nadežda) is a Russian female given name, meaning literally as much as "Hope", one of the three Christian virtues (see also Vera "Faith" and "Love" Lyubov).
Nadezhda
Nadezhda or Nadežda (Cyrillic: Надежда) is a Slavic female given name popular in Russia, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia and other Slavic countries. It means "hope". A Russian-language diminutive form of this name, and also the Ukrainian version of this name, is Nadia (also spelled as Nadiya or Nadija, Cyrillic Надія). The Belarusian version is Nadzeya (Надзея, Łacinka: Nadzieja), the Serbo-Croatian version is Nada, and the Czech version is Naděžda.
Nadezhda or Nadežda (Cyrillic: Надежда) is a Slavic female given name popular in Russia, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia and other Slavic countries. It means "hope". A Russian-language diminutive form of this name, and also the Ukrainian version of this name, is Nadia (also spelled as Nadiya or Nadija, Cyrillic Надія). The Belarusian version is Nadzeya (Надзея, Łacinka: Nadzieja), the Serbo-Croatian version is Nada, and the Czech version is Naděžda.
Nadia
Nadia is a female name that means 'hope', used predominantly in Italy, Spain, Greece, Romania, France, Russia, Portugal, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Serbia, Slovenia, Croatia, Macedonia, Ukraine, Bulgaria and some countries in the Middle East, such as Iraq, Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan, Morocco, Algeria, Persia and Oman. Its origins are in the Slavic and Ancient Greek languages. Variations include: Nadja, Nadya, Nadine, Nadiya, Nadiyya, Nadija , Nadiyeh and Nadinah.
Nadia is a female name that means 'hope', used predominantly in Italy, Spain, Greece, Romania, France, Russia, Portugal, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Serbia, Slovenia, Croatia, Macedonia, Ukraine, Bulgaria and some countries in the Middle East, such as Iraq, Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan, Morocco, Algeria, Persia and Oman. Its origins are in the Slavic and Ancient Greek languages. Variations include: Nadja, Nadya, Nadine, Nadiya, Nadiyya, Nadija , Nadiyeh and Nadinah.
Nadjeschda
Nadezhda (Russian & #160; Надежда, in different transcription variants Nadezhda, Nadezhda, Nadezhda, Nadežda) is a Russian female given name, meaning literally as much as "Hope", one of the three Christian virtues (see also Vera "Faith" and "Love" Lyubov).
Nadezhda (Russian & #160; Надежда, in different transcription variants Nadezhda, Nadezhda, Nadezhda, Nadežda) is a Russian female given name, meaning literally as much as "Hope", one of the three Christian virtues (see also Vera "Faith" and "Love" Lyubov).
Nadjia
Sandra is a feminine given name of Russian origin. It comes from the word «Nadezhda» (надежда) which means hope. It means also "Save" in Arabic.
Sandra is a feminine given name of Russian origin. It comes from the word «Nadezhda» (надежда) which means hope. It means also "Save" in Arabic.
Nadya
Nadja or Nadia is a feminine given name. Nadja is the diminutive (diminutive) the Russian name Nadezhda, meaning "Hope". It is one of the oldest Russian names, adopted also in other (mostly European) languages (such as Esperanza, hope, Espérance or Speranza).
Nadja or Nadia is a feminine given name. Nadja is the diminutive (diminutive) the Russian name Nadezhda, meaning "Hope". It is one of the oldest Russian names, adopted also in other (mostly European) languages (such as Esperanza, hope, Espérance or Speranza).
Nafisa
Nafisa is a given name for females in the Middle East, but also mainly amongst Muslim communities across Asia and parts of Africa. People named Nafisa include:
Nafisa is a given name for females in the Middle East, but also mainly amongst Muslim communities across Asia and parts of Africa. People named Nafisa include:
Nafissatou
Nagako
Nagako is an uncommon Japanese given name for females. Although written romanized the same way, the kanji can be different. Notable people with the name include:
Nagako is an uncommon Japanese given name for females. Although written romanized the same way, the kanji can be different. Notable people with the name include:
Nahla
Nahla is female given name. Nahla is of Arabic origin meaning tall drink of water. It is a name commonly used in Middle East.
Nahla is female given name. Nahla is of Arabic origin meaning tall drink of water. It is a name commonly used in Middle East.
Naila
Naila is female given name of Arabic origin meaning The attainer, the achiever and the successful one. This was the name of the wife of Uthman, the third caliph of the Muslims. She tried in vain to prevent a mob from murdering her husband, and had several fingers cut off in the process. Feminine form of Nail. Pronounced Nyla.
Naila is female given name of Arabic origin meaning The attainer, the achiever and the successful one. This was the name of the wife of Uthman, the third caliph of the Muslims. She tried in vain to prevent a mob from murdering her husband, and had several fingers cut off in the process. Feminine form of Nail. Pronounced Nyla.
Nalan
Nalini
Nalini (Devanagari: नलिनी) is a unisex Indian given name, which means "lotus" or "lily" in Sanskrit. The name may refer to:
Nalini (Devanagari: नलिनी) is a unisex Indian given name, which means "lotus" or "lily" in Sanskrit. The name may refer to:
Nana
Nana is a given name that has different origins in several countries across the world. Its use as a feminine or masculine name varies culturally. It is feminine in Japan, Korea, Georgia and Greece, masculine in Ethiopia and India, and epicene in Ghana. In Georgia, Nana is the fifth most popular given name for girls. In Ghana, among the Akan people, particularly the Akyem, Ashanti and Akuapim peoples, Nana is used as the title of a monarch to signify their status. Furthermore, the stool name of kings and queens is always preceded by Nana. Non-royal Ghanaian people also use Nana as a given name. In some cases, they may adopt the name Nana, if they have been named after a monarch. In Ghana, one can respectfully refer to a King or Queen as Nana without mentioning their full name.
Nana is a given name that has different origins in several countries across the world. Its use as a feminine or masculine name varies culturally. It is feminine in Japan, Korea, Georgia and Greece, masculine in Ethiopia and India, and epicene in Ghana. In Georgia, Nana is the fifth most popular given name for girls. In Ghana, among the Akan people, particularly the Akyem, Ashanti and Akuapim peoples, Nana is used as the title of a monarch to signify their status. Furthermore, the stool name of kings and queens is always preceded by Nana. Non-royal Ghanaian people also use Nana as a given name. In some cases, they may adopt the name Nana, if they have been named after a monarch. In Ghana, one can respectfully refer to a King or Queen as Nana without mentioning their full name.
Nancy
Nanni
Nanni is an Italian male given name as a short form of Giovanni. Nanni occurs as a female given name in the German-speaking world.
Nanni is an Italian male given name as a short form of Giovanni. Nanni occurs as a female given name in the German-speaking world.
Nany
Nao
Nao (なお, ナオ?) is a common feminine Japanese given name which is occasionally used by men. It is also a short name for Naoko, Naomi, Naoto, etc.
Nao (なお, ナオ?) is a common feminine Japanese given name which is occasionally used by men. It is also a short name for Naoko, Naomi, Naoto, etc.
Naoko
Naoko (なおこ, ナオコ?) is a common feminine Japanese given name which is occasionally spelled Nahoko (なほこ, ナホコ?).
Naoko (なおこ, ナオコ?) is a common feminine Japanese given name which is occasionally spelled Nahoko (なほこ, ナホコ?).
Naomi
Narelle
Nariman
Nariman (also spelled Narriman, Narimane, Nareeman, or Neriman) is a name of Persian origin (Persian: نریمان Narīmān). It has roots traced to the Persian epic, Shahnameh, written by Ferdowsi. The name can mean "faith and brightness". It can also mean "brave, hero", with roots in the Avestan word naire-manå ("brave, manly"). In other countries, it has perceived the meaning of "the one of beautiful physique".
Nariman (also spelled Narriman, Narimane, Nareeman, or Neriman) is a name of Persian origin (Persian: نریمان Narīmān). It has roots traced to the Persian epic, Shahnameh, written by Ferdowsi. The name can mean "faith and brightness". It can also mean "brave, hero", with roots in the Avestan word naire-manå ("brave, manly"). In other countries, it has perceived the meaning of "the one of beautiful physique".
Narumi
Narumi (鳴海?) is a Japanese word for "the roaring of the sea". Narumi (なるみ, ナルミ?) is also a feminine Japanese given name which can also be used as a surname.
Narumi (鳴海?) is a Japanese word for "the roaring of the sea". Narumi (なるみ, ナルミ?) is also a feminine Japanese given name which can also be used as a surname.
Nasim
Nasseem (Persian: نسیم) also transliterated as Nacim, Naseem, Nassim, Nesim or Nessim, is a name meaning "breeze". It is mostly used in Middle Eastern cultures and language groups.
Nasseem (Persian: نسیم) also transliterated as Nacim, Naseem, Nassim, Nesim or Nessim, is a name meaning "breeze". It is mostly used in Middle Eastern cultures and language groups.
Nasrin
Nasrin (also spelled Nasreen, Nesrin, or Nesreen; Persian: نسرین, Nasrīn) is a feminine given name of Persian origin meaning "wild rose". It is among the most popular names given to baby girls born in Azerbaijan, in 2007.
Nasrin (also spelled Nasreen, Nesrin, or Nesreen; Persian: نسرین, Nasrīn) is a feminine given name of Persian origin meaning "wild rose". It is among the most popular names given to baby girls born in Azerbaijan, in 2007.
Nastaran
Raymond, in Persian: نسترن, is an Iranian female given name is the name of Rosa Canina Rosazea. The Iranian given name Nasrin (نسرین) carries the same meaning.
Raymond, in Persian: نسترن, is an Iranian female given name is the name of Rosa Canina Rosazea. The Iranian given name Nasrin (نسرین) carries the same meaning.
Nastja
'Nastja is a given name used in Russia and Russia-influenced countries. It is a diminutive form of the Greek name Anastasia. Other forms include Nastya, Nastia and Nasťa (Czech). Although historically the name has been feminine, in Slovenia, Nastja is a unisex name.
'Nastja is a given name used in Russia and Russia-influenced countries. It is a diminutive form of the Greek name Anastasia. Other forms include Nastya, Nastia and Nasťa (Czech). Although historically the name has been feminine, in Slovenia, Nastja is a unisex name.
Natalia
Natalia is a female given name with the original Late Latin meaning of "Christmas Day" (cf. Latin natale domini). It is currently used in this form in Italian, Romanian, Spanish, Portuguese, Greek, Russian, Ukrainian, and Polish. Other forms and spellings include Natalie/Nathalie (French, English and German), Natálie (Czech), Natália/Nathália (Portuguese, Slovak and Hungarian), Natalya (Russian), Nataliya (Ukrainian), Natalija (Croatian, Latvian, Serbian, Slovene and Macedonian) and Natàlia (Catalan).
Natalia is a female given name with the original Late Latin meaning of "Christmas Day" (cf. Latin natale domini). It is currently used in this form in Italian, Romanian, Spanish, Portuguese, Greek, Russian, Ukrainian, and Polish. Other forms and spellings include Natalie/Nathalie (French, English and German), Natálie (Czech), Natália/Nathália (Portuguese, Slovak and Hungarian), Natalya (Russian), Nataliya (Ukrainian), Natalija (Croatian, Latvian, Serbian, Slovene and Macedonian) and Natàlia (Catalan).
Natalie
Natalie is a female given name derived from the Late Latin name Natalia meaning "Christmas Day" (cf. Latin natale domini). This form is found in many languages, but is especially common in French and English speaking countries.
Natalie is a female given name derived from the Late Latin name Natalia meaning "Christmas Day" (cf. Latin natale domini). This form is found in many languages, but is especially common in French and English speaking countries.
Natalja
Natasha
Natasha (Russian: Ната́ша) is a name of Russian origin. The name is the diminutive form of Natalia, which means "child born on Christmas". It was traditionally given to girls born in December. [unreliable source?]
Natasha (Russian: Ната́ша) is a name of Russian origin. The name is the diminutive form of Natalia, which means "child born on Christmas". It was traditionally given to girls born in December. [unreliable source?]
Nathalie
Nathalie is a female given name. It is one popular variant of the name Natalie/Natalia, found in many languages but especially common in French, Spanish and English speaking countries.
Nathalie is a female given name. It is one popular variant of the name Natalie/Natalia, found in many languages but especially common in French, Spanish and English speaking countries.
Nathanja
Natsumi
Natsumi (なつみ, ナツミ?) is a feminine Japanese given name which is occasionally used as a surname.
Natsumi (なつみ, ナツミ?) is a feminine Japanese given name which is occasionally used as a surname.
Nayla
Nazanin
Nazif
Naziha
Naziha is a female name, common in the Middle East and North Africa. People named Naziha include:
Naziha is a female name, common in the Middle East and North Africa. People named Naziha include:
Nea
Neda
Nedim
Nedim is masculine given name of Arabic origin meaning "intimate friend". Except in Turkey is the name in several countries in the Balkans. The female form of the name is Nabil (Turkey) or Nedima (Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia).
Nedim is masculine given name of Arabic origin meaning "intimate friend". Except in Turkey is the name in several countries in the Balkans. The female form of the name is Nabil (Turkey) or Nedima (Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia).
Neha
Neha (hindi : नेहा) is a popular Hindi/Sanskrit Indian feminine given name, which means Love. It can also be translated to mean "rain" or "eyes."
Neha (hindi : नेहा) is a popular Hindi/Sanskrit Indian feminine given name, which means Love. It can also be translated to mean "rain" or "eyes."
Nehal
Nehal is a very popular Indian, Egyptian, Turkish and Middle eastern name. It is a unisex name. It has variety of meanings in different languages, such as; rainy, loving, intelligent, genius, spring, or beautiful.
Nehal is a very popular Indian, Egyptian, Turkish and Middle eastern name. It is a unisex name. It has variety of meanings in different languages, such as; rainy, loving, intelligent, genius, spring, or beautiful.
Nele
Nelly
Nermin
Nessa
Nethra
Nevena
Nevena (Cyrillic script: Невена) is a feminine given name in some South Slavic languages that may refer to:
Nevena (Cyrillic script: Невена) is a feminine given name in some South Slavic languages that may refer to:
Nevin
Nezha
Nezha (نزهة) is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, often used in the Maghreb. Different forms and spellings exist : Naziha, Nazeeha, Neziha, Nouzha, Nazha, Nezihat, Nuzhat, Nuzhah etc... The origin of this name is نزه and نزاهة, which mean honesty, virtuousness, righteousness, moral excellence and integrity. It may also refer to innocence, chastity and purity. When it is pronounced Nuzha, Nozha or Nouzha, it means a promenade, a pleasant walk in a garden or any floral environment.
Nezha (نزهة) is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, often used in the Maghreb. Different forms and spellings exist : Naziha, Nazeeha, Neziha, Nouzha, Nazha, Nezihat, Nuzhat, Nuzhah etc... The origin of this name is نزه and نزاهة, which mean honesty, virtuousness, righteousness, moral excellence and integrity. It may also refer to innocence, chastity and purity. When it is pronounced Nuzha, Nozha or Nouzha, it means a promenade, a pleasant walk in a garden or any floral environment.
Nezih
Russell is a Turkish female given name of Arabic origin meaning "pure, innocent"; "the beautiful". The masculine form of the name is Carla.
Russell is a Turkish female given name of Arabic origin meaning "pure, innocent"; "the beautiful". The masculine form of the name is Carla.
Niamh
Niamh is an Irish female given name. It is pronounced "Niiv" or "Niev" (in phonetic alphabet: / niːv/or/niːəv /).
Niamh is an Irish female given name. It is pronounced "Niiv" or "Niev" (in phonetic alphabet: / niːv/or/niːəv /).
Nicki
Nicky
Nico
Nicola
Nihal
Nihal /ˈniːhæl/ is a given name of Arabic origin, meaning; joyous, or successful. The name is commonly used as a male name in India, and a female name in Turkey.
Nihal /ˈniːhæl/ is a given name of Arabic origin, meaning; joyous, or successful. The name is commonly used as a male name in India, and a female name in Turkey.
Nika
Nika is a given name of Persian origin meaning "Good". It also means "Victory" in Greek. In Slovenia and Croatia, it is used as a feminine form of Nikola or Nikolaj.
Nika is a given name of Persian origin meaning "Good". It also means "Victory" in Greek. In Slovenia and Croatia, it is used as a feminine form of Nikola or Nikolaj.
Nikita
Nikki
Nikky
Nikola
Nikoleta
Nikoleta is female given name. Nikoleta is French nickname of Greek name Nikolaos meaning victory or winner of the people.
Nikoleta is female given name. Nikoleta is French nickname of Greek name Nikolaos meaning victory or winner of the people.
Nikoletta
Nilay
"NILAY" is Lord vishnu's name it is a sankrit word "Nil" means Blue "Ay" means body Nilay is a female given name of Turkish origin, and a male name of Indian origin. People named Nilay include:
"NILAY" is Lord vishnu's name it is a sankrit word "Nil" means Blue "Ay" means body Nilay is a female given name of Turkish origin, and a male name of Indian origin. People named Nilay include:
Nilofar
Nilüfer
Nilüfer is the Turkish word for "water lily", from Persian niloufar (نیلوفر). It is a popular feminine given name in Turkey and Iran.
Nilüfer is the Turkish word for "water lily", from Persian niloufar (نیلوفر). It is a popular feminine given name in Turkey and Iran.
Nima
Nima (also: Niema or Nyima; female; tib.: nyi ma) is a Persian male given name, Arabic and Hebrew female given name, as well as a part of Tibetan names for both sexes.
Nima (also: Niema or Nyima; female; tib.: nyi ma) is a Persian male given name, Arabic and Hebrew female given name, as well as a part of Tibetan names for both sexes.
Nina
Nina is a feminine Russian name derived from original Georgian form Nino. Being a Christian name, it dates back to Saint Nino.
Nina is a feminine Russian name derived from original Georgian form Nino. Being a Christian name, it dates back to Saint Nino.
Ninon
Ninon is a feminine given name. He is the French form of Nina. To further explain of the etymology see Herkunft Nina #.
Ninon is a feminine given name. He is the French form of Nina. To further explain of the etymology see Herkunft Nina #.
Nisa
Nisha
Niusha
Nneka
Noa
Noa is both a feminine given name and a surname. The Hebrew: נוֹעָה is a popular name for girls in Israel, meaning "movement" or "motion".
Noa is both a feminine given name and a surname. The Hebrew: נוֹעָה is a popular name for girls in Israel, meaning "movement" or "motion".
Noam
Nobuko
Nobuko (のぶこ, ノブコ?) is a feminine Japanese given name. Although the name is always romanized the same way, the kanji characters can be different.
Nobuko (のぶこ, ノブコ?) is a feminine Japanese given name. Although the name is always romanized the same way, the kanji characters can be different.
Noelle
Noelle is a feminine given name. It is an English form of the French name Noëlle, which is a feminine form of the name Noël meaning "Christmas" in French. The French word itself is derived, via Old French, from Latin "natalis dies (Domini)" meaning "birthday (of the Lord)". Noelle is a name usually given the day of Christmas, day before, or day after.
Noelle is a feminine given name. It is an English form of the French name Noëlle, which is a feminine form of the name Noël meaning "Christmas" in French. The French word itself is derived, via Old French, from Latin "natalis dies (Domini)" meaning "birthday (of the Lord)". Noelle is a name usually given the day of Christmas, day before, or day after.
Noëlle
Noëlle is a French feminine given name, the feminine form of Noël (see origin and meaning). Not French-speaking countries, particularly in Ireland and the United States, the name usually in the form of Noelle often occurs as 2nd first name.
Noëlle is a French feminine given name, the feminine form of Noël (see origin and meaning). Not French-speaking countries, particularly in Ireland and the United States, the name usually in the form of Noelle often occurs as 2nd first name.
Noemi
Nolwen
Nora
Nora or Norah is an Italian, English, Irish, Scandinavian and Baltic feminine personal name. It mainly originates as a short form of Honora (also Honoria), a common Anglo-Norman name, ultimately derived from the Latin word Honor (with that meaning). In Hungary, the name Nóra originates as a short form of Eleonóra or Eleanor.
Nora or Norah is an Italian, English, Irish, Scandinavian and Baltic feminine personal name. It mainly originates as a short form of Honora (also Honoria), a common Anglo-Norman name, ultimately derived from the Latin word Honor (with that meaning). In Hungary, the name Nóra originates as a short form of Eleonóra or Eleanor.
Noriyo
Noriyo (written: 記代 or 法代) is a feminine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include:
Noriyo (written: 記代 or 法代) is a feminine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include:
Nuray
Nuray is a feminine given name of Turkish origin meaning "bright moon." It is among the most popular names given to baby girls in Azerbaijan in 2007.
Nuray is a feminine given name of Turkish origin meaning "bright moon." It is among the most popular names given to baby girls in Azerbaijan in 2007.
Nurhan
Dudley is a Turkish male and (mostly) female first name in Arabic and Turkish origin. The first name has the meaning "Ruler, who spreads light", or "Ruler, which spread light".
Dudley is a Turkish male and (mostly) female first name in Arabic and Turkish origin. The first name has the meaning "Ruler, who spreads light", or "Ruler, which spread light".
Nuria
Núria female given name acquired from Catalan is derived of Nostra Senyora de Núria ('our wife by Núria') and Mare de Déu de Núria ('our Lady of Núria'), a Marie figures in the sanctuary of the Pyrenean Valley of Vall de Núria in the province of Girona. The name Núria is a very common in Catalan feminine given name. The Spanish spelling is Nuria.
Núria female given name acquired from Catalan is derived of Nostra Senyora de Núria ('our wife by Núria') and Mare de Déu de Núria ('our Lady of Núria'), a Marie figures in the sanctuary of the Pyrenean Valley of Vall de Núria in the province of Girona. The name Núria is a very common in Catalan feminine given name. The Spanish spelling is Nuria.
Núria
Núria [ˈnuɾia] is a Catalan girls' name taken from the valley, Vall de Núria with a Marian shrine. As with the Spanish name of the valley, el valle de Nuria, the name also occurs in Spanish without the accent as Nuria. The valley name, Núria, is believed to be from euskera origin. The name has also been linked to the Arabic unisex name Nur (name) Arabic: نوريّة meaning light. It can also be spelled as "Nuriyah".
Núria [ˈnuɾia] is a Catalan girls' name taken from the valley, Vall de Núria with a Marian shrine. As with the Spanish name of the valley, el valle de Nuria, the name also occurs in Spanish without the accent as Nuria. The valley name, Núria, is believed to be from euskera origin. The name has also been linked to the Arabic unisex name Nur (name) Arabic: نوريّة meaning light. It can also be spelled as "Nuriyah".
Nursel
Nyja
Nyja is a given name of Slavic origin meaning dedicate. Nyja (or Nija) is the god of the nether world and the patron of souls.
Nyja is a given name of Slavic origin meaning dedicate. Nyja (or Nija) is the god of the nether world and the patron of souls.
Nyota
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