Names That Mean Good or Kind

One of several similar Hebrew names, this example has an agreeable meaning. Pronounced ah-DEEV.

A common Arabic name also spelt Jaouad, Javad or Javadd (the middle name of One Direction> band member Zayn Malik).

This Swahili and Muslim female name referring to the Prophet Muhammed's nurse. It is a popular name in Egypt and Somalia.

This fairly common Korean girls' name counts Korean actress Lee Mi-Yeon and American composer Serra Miyeun Hwang among notable bearers.

Following the birth of Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid's daughter Khai in 2020, Kh- names have been getting more attention. Khairi is a powerful possibility with an on-trend sound.

Though it sounds like Karen, this spelling makes the name more distinctive.

This is a rarely heard multi-cultural name, related to a 14th century Jewish scholar named Kalonymous ben Kalonymous, who translated important texts from Arabic to Hebrew. It is also a Hungarian derivative of Colman, via the Latin Columba, meaning dove, and was the name of a 12th century king of Hungary. Its modern sound make it an interesting option.

The modern Greek form of Eudocia.

Ventura started life as a shortening of Bonaventura, Spanish for good luck or good fortune, but now stands on its own. It has a pleasant sound and the stylish 'V' ending, but Angelenos would associate it with the Valley's main stem--Ventura Boulevard, and others might think of Ace or Jesse Ventura.

A sweet French word name possibility, but with unsavory teasing potential.

If Angel is too popular for you, this super-rare related name might appeal, never given to more then 6 boys per year in the US.

A strong-sounding name with a gentle meaning related to kindness and protection. The New Zealand Department of Conservation is called Te Papa Atawhai in Māori.

An unusual and melodious New Testament name

A sunny-sounding surname or an adjective meaning "only when the going's good" – as in, a fairweather friend.

In Norse mythology, Sieglinde is often better known as Signy. In Wagner's Ring Cycle, he uses the name Sieglinde to denote the character who is the twin sister of Siegmund and mother of the hero Siegfried.

The original spelling of a name often Anglicized as Anisa was chosen by singer Macy Gray for her daughter.

Interesting name with affable meaning.

The name was used in the Channel Island, Jersey. It is believed to be derived from the Latin root word "Bene" meaning good.

With so many A-beginning names finding their way into style, Agacia is one unusual choice that could get more attention. It's part Agatha, part Acacia, and quite intriguing.