Names That Mean My
- Lazar
Origin:
Russian, Bulgarian, Serbian and Macedonian variation of Lazarus, Latin from GreekMeaning:
"God is my helper"Description:
With Lazarus heating up, this slimmer Eastern European form will likely see an uptick in use.
- Ahinoam
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"my brother is pleasant"Description:
Also spelled Achinoam, this Biblical name belonged to wives of both King Saul and King David.
- Avichai
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"my father lives"
- Achinoam
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"my brother is pleasant"Description:
Variant of Ahinoam
- Zsoka
Origin:
HungarianMeaning:
"my god is oath"Description:
A sparky diminutive of Erszébet, the Hungarian form of Elizabeth.
- Avihu
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"he is my father"Description:
The name of a son of Aaron in the Old Testament. Abihu is a variant form.
- Danijela
Origin:
Slovene, Croatian, and Serbian feminine variation of Daniel, HebrewMeaning:
"God is my judge"
- Ibo
Origin:
AfricanMeaning:
"my people"Description:
Ibo is short but striking. Another, unrelated but equally appealing name is Ivo.
- Ayomide
Origin:
YorubaMeaning:
"my joy has arrived"Description:
A melodious Yoruba name with one of the best meanings around.
- Abishai
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"my father is a gift"Description:
The name of one of King David's heroes in the Old Testament. A variant form is Avishai.
- Neri
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"my candle"Description:
Gender-neutral choice ideal for a child born during Hanukkah.
- Danit
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God is my judge"Description:
Israeli spin on Danielle is rarely heard here.
- Elsabeth
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"god is my oath"Description:
Fresh spin on Elizabeth.
- Karmi
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"my vineyard"Description:
This rarely heard name belonged to a son of Reuben in the Bible. Might be too close to karma.
- Eviatar
Origin:
Variation of Abiathar, HebrewMeaning:
"my father is great"
- Dániel
Origin:
Hungarian variation of Daniel, HebrewMeaning:
"God is my judge"
- Abihu
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"he is my father"Description:
The name of a son of Aaron in the Old Testament. Avihu is a variant form.
- Uzziel
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"my power is God"Description:
A rare member of the popular -iel group of Biblical names, with a powerful sound and meaning.
- Adebomi
Origin:
Yoruba, NigerianMeaning:
"crown covered my nakedness"Description:
Strong West African name with the common element ade, meaning "crown".
- Nokomis
Origin:
Ojibwe, Native AmericanMeaning:
"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.