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Names That Mean Wise

  1. Ulima
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "astute, wise"
    • Description:

      Unusual Arabic name with an inspiring meaning for a baby girl.
  2. Shanahan
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "the wise one"
    • Description:

      Undiscovered Irish surname with a lot more bounce and masculine dash than Shannon.
  3. Ramund
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "wise or raven protection"
    • Description:

      Ramund is a sleeker variant or close relative of Raymond, borne by the eponymous hero of a Danish folk song dating back to the Middle Ages.
  4. Alve
    • Origin:

      Swedish variation of Alf, English
    • Meaning:

      "wise counsel"
    • Description:

      Alve is rising up the ranks in Sweden, but neither it nor Alf will be featured on American birth certificates anytime soon.
  5. Sheenan
    • Origin:

      Irish surname, variation of Shannon
    • Meaning:

      "old and wise"
    • Description:

      Sheenan updates the longtime Irish favorite Shannon, which ranked in the US Top 100 through much of the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. Shanon fell off the Top 1000 about ten years ago, but Sheenan is a worthy substitute. You might also consider it a form of Sheena, itself a form of Jane or John, with the meaning "God is gracious".
  6. Frode
    • Origin:

      Norse
    • Meaning:

      "wise"
    • Description:

      Frode might be too close to Frodo—the famed hobbit from The Lord of the Rings—for comfort. Both are derived from the same source.
  7. Kendry
    • Origin:

      Malagasy
    • Meaning:

      "wise man"
    • Description:

      Kendall is on the decline, but Kendry is a fresh and rare alternative. It is a traditionally masculine name in Madagascar.
  8. Raymonda
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "wise protector"
    • Description:

      More out of style than Raymond.