Names That Mean Beautiful

  1. Omorose
    • Origin:

      Egyptian
    • Meaning:

      "beautiful"
    • Description:

      Not a variation on Rose, but definitely made familiar by the similarity.
  2. Mimiko
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "beautiful child"
    • Description:

      Depending on the kanji used, this sweet name can have links to the number three, making it perfect for a third child.
  3. Yaffa
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "beautiful"
    • Description:

      A modern Hebrew translation of Shayna, the Yiddish word for "beautiful," and commonly heard in Israel.
  4. Nefertari
    • Origin:

      Ancient Egyptian
    • Meaning:

      "beautiful companion"
    • Description:

      Nefertari Meritmut was the first and favorite wife of pharoah Ramesses II "the Great". She was highly educated and undertook important diplomatic work on behalf of her husband, corresponding with other prominent figures and even making speeches.
  5. Kumiko
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "forever beautiful child"
    • Description:

      Common Japanese name among Gen X women.
  6. Beauchamp
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "the beautiful field"
    • Description:

      Pronounced Beecham, but still too fancy and fey. Likewise Beaufort (beautiful fort), Beaufoy (beautiful beech tree), and Beaumont (beautiful mountain).
  7. Aruzhan
    • Origin:

      Kazakh
    • Meaning:

      "beautiful soul"
    • Description:

      Gorgeous Kazakh name with a poetic meaning. Aruzkhan ranked as high as Number 3 in Kazakhstan in 2011.
  8. Anahí
    • Origin:

      Tupi
    • Meaning:

      "maize or immaculate"
    • Description:

      The name of a Guaraní princess killed by Spanish conquistadors in Tupi-Guarani legend. A Ceibo tree – the national flower of Argentina – is said to have bloomed in the spot where she died.
  9. Quetzal
    • Origin:

      Bird name, Nahuatl
    • Meaning:

      "large beautiful tail feather"
    • Description:

      A quetzal is a beautiful, brightly-colored bird found in Mexico and Central America. It is the national bird of Guatemala, as well as the name of their currency.
  10. Ahsen
    • Origin:

      Turkish variation of Ahsan, Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "most beautiful"
    • Description:

      Ahsen is derived from the masculine Arabic name Ahsan and is used on both sexes in Turkey, however, it is more popular among baby girls.
  11. Jaffa
    • Origin:

      Hebrew place-name
    • Meaning:

      "beautiful"
    • Description:

      A pleasant and adaptable place name for a part of Tel Aviv.
  12. Beauford
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "beautiful fort"
    • Description:

      Combine the charm of Beau with the strength of Ford and you’ll get Beauford, an attractive French surname waiting to be discovered. The most notable bearer is Beauford Delaney, a modernist painter who participated in the Harlem Renaissance.
  13. Thanush
    • Origin:

      Indian, Hindi, Telugu
    • Meaning:

      "good, beautiful"
    • Description:

      A soft and strong Indian name with a great meaning.
  14. Quetzal
    • Origin:

      Nahuatl
    • Meaning:

      "large beautiful tail feather"
    • Description:

      A quetzal is a beautiful, brightly-colored bird found in Mexico and Central America. It is the national bird of Guatemala, as well as the name of their currency.
  15. Amika
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "second + beautiful + fragrance"
    • Description:

      An undiscovered "A sandwich" name that feels familiar yet distinctive.
  16. Haunani
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "beautiful snow"
    • Description:

      Hawaiian names tend to evoke sunshine and warm weather — this option is more appropriate for a wintertime baby.
  17. Tasanee
    • Origin:

      Thai
    • Meaning:

      "beautiful view"
    • Description:

      This name could get shortened to Tass or Sanee.
  18. Beaufort
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "beautiful fort"
    • Description:

      A common French surname, typically for someone who was from one of the numerous places called Beaufort in France. A refined route to laid-back nickname Beau.
  19. Nashua
    • Origin:

      Place name from Penacook
    • Meaning:

      "beautiful stream with a pebbly bottom"
    • Description:

      The name of a city in New Hampshire which takes its name from the Nashua River, named by the Indigenous Algonquian tribe the Nashuway or Nashua. A striking alternative to Joshua.
  20. Hermosa
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "beautiful"
    • Description:

      Hermosa, the name of a California beach town, means "beautiful".