Names That Mean My

  1. Lazar
    • Origin:

      Russian, Bulgarian, Serbian and Macedonian variation of Lazarus, Latin from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "God is my helper"
    • Description:

      With Lazarus heating up, this slimmer Eastern European form will likely see an uptick in use.
  2. Ahinoam
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "my brother is pleasant"
    • Description:

      Also spelled Achinoam, this Biblical name belonged to wives of both King Saul and King David.
  3. Avichai
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "my father lives"
  4. Achinoam
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "my brother is pleasant"
    • Description:

      Variant of Ahinoam
  5. Zsoka
    • Origin:

      Hungarian
    • Meaning:

      "my god is oath"
    • Description:

      A sparky diminutive of Erszébet, the Hungarian form of Elizabeth.
  6. Avihu
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "he is my father"
    • Description:

      The name of a son of Aaron in the Old Testament. Abihu is a variant form.
  7. Danijela
    • Origin:

      Slovene, Croatian, and Serbian feminine variation of Daniel, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God is my judge"
  8. Ibo
    • Origin:

      African
    • Meaning:

      "my people"
    • Description:

      Ibo is short but striking. Another, unrelated but equally appealing name is Ivo.
  9. Ayomide
    • Origin:

      Yoruba
    • Meaning:

      "my joy has arrived"
    • Description:

      A melodious Yoruba name with one of the best meanings around.
  10. Abishai
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "my father is a gift"
    • Description:

      The name of one of King David's heroes in the Old Testament. A variant form is Avishai.
  11. Neri
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "my candle"
    • Description:

      Gender-neutral choice ideal for a child born during Hanukkah.
  12. Danit
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God is my judge"
    • Description:

      Israeli spin on Danielle is rarely heard here.
  13. Elsabeth
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "god is my oath"
    • Description:

      Fresh spin on Elizabeth.
  14. Karmi
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "my vineyard"
    • Description:

      This rarely heard name belonged to a son of Reuben in the Bible. Might be too close to karma.
  15. Eviatar
    • Origin:

      Variation of Abiathar, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "my father is great"
  16. Dániel
    • Origin:

      Hungarian variation of Daniel, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God is my judge"
  17. Abihu
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "he is my father"
    • Description:

      The name of a son of Aaron in the Old Testament. Avihu is a variant form.
  18. Uzziel
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "my power is God"
    • Description:

      A rare member of the popular -iel group of Biblical names, with a powerful sound and meaning.
  19. Adebomi
    • Origin:

      Yoruba, Nigerian
    • Meaning:

      "crown covered my nakedness"
    • Description:

      Strong West African name with the common element ade, meaning "crown".
  20. Nokomis
    • Origin:

      Ojibwe, Native American
    • Meaning:

      "my grandmother"
    • Description:

      Nokomis is the name of Nanabozho's grandmother in the Ojibwe Native American traditional stories, and is used as a given name for girls. It is also the name of a coastal town in Florida.