Names That Mean Help

As a name for boys, Esra is usually considered a spelling variation of the Biblical Ezra. Esra has a separate life as a Turkish girls' name.

Two very different meanings, depending on the kanji used.

A cool spiritual word name à la Psalm.

Ezra is now in the Top 25 for boys, and is rising quickly for girls too. The Ezrah spelling feels just as useable for either.

A cool spiritual word name à la Psalm.

Maori form of Ezra

Traditionally a masculine name, but as Ezra — which shares a root with Ezer — becomes more feminine, who's to say Ezer can't be used for girls? Ezer is the name of masculine characters in the Bible, but as a word, it is often associated with women whose strength help rescue humanity.

Ingibjörg, as it's transcribed in Iceland, is derived from the Old Norse name Ingibjǫrg. The name references the Germanic fertility god Ing, the original name of the god Freyr.

Derived from the Old Norse name Ingibjǫrg. The name references the Germanic fertility god Ing, the original name of the god Freyr.