One Syllable Names for Boys

A strong and straightforward name, popular in India and Nepal, symbolizing affection.

A powerful, storied name, used by countless significant figures throughout history in Central and South Asia, whose appeal in the U.S. may be limited by its near-homonymy with the word "sure."

A boy name, popular in Turkey, with courageous meaning.

The late Swedish novelist Stieg Larsson, author of The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, introduced his Swedish name to the wider world -- not that too many people outside Scandinavia have adopted it.