Names That Mean Happy

Upbeat Native American name with a wonderful meaning.

In the language of the Ngurelban people, 'Yera-o' is said to mean "joyful". This Anglicization is reminiscent of other feminine nameslike Eulalia and could work well for those looking for a less familiar choice.

A joyful meaning and an appealing international name.

Sachi, often short for Sachiko, was given to 25 girls in the US in a recent year. While it is technically Japanese, this short form has an unidentifiably international feel and might be a relative of the stylish Sacha.

Used exclusively in Latino families.

Radomir is derived from the Slavic elements rad, meaning "happy" or "joy," and mir, "world," "peace," or "fame."

A beautiful meaning for a long-awaited child.

Celebratory choice.

An old favorite in traditional Jewish families.

A strong sounding name with a joyful meaning.

This name has a sound that seems to match its meaning.

The gender-neutral name Raman, used throughout India, means pleasing and joyful or charming or beloved, according to various sources.

The Indian name Raman can be used for either boys or girls and means pleasing and, according to different sources, joyful or charming or beloved.

One of several similar names with a pleasant, intriguing sound.

variation of Gioconda

Derived from the Old English elements hroð and friþ, Rosfrith is a poetical yet rugged sounding choice, meaning "glory, fame, peace, and happiness". It has been used since at least the 7th century, but most notably was chosen by the founder of the Oxford English Dictionary, James A. H Murray, for one of his daughters. It also appears in the popular novel The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams.