Names That Mean Happy

  1. Rafa
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "happiness, prosperity"
    • Description:

      Sounds a bit like a shortening of Rafael or a condensation of Rafaela, but Rafa is a name in its own right.
  2. Euroa
    • Origin:

      Indigenous Australian
    • Meaning:

      "joyful"
    • Description:

      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.
  3. Ahyoka
    • Origin:

      Cherokee
    • Meaning:

      "she brought happiness"
    • Description:

      Upbeat Native American name with a wonderful meaning.
  4. Felicidad
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "happiness"
    • Description:

      Used exclusively in Latino families.
  5. Sachi
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "child of joy"
    • Description:

      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.
  6. Ayokunle
    • Origin:

      Yoruba
    • Meaning:

      "joy has filled the home"
    • Description:

      A beautiful meaning for a long-awaited child.
  7. Simcha
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "gladness, mirth, festivity"
    • Description:

      Celebratory choice.
  8. Frayda
    • Origin:

      Yiddish
    • Meaning:

      "joy"
    • Description:

      An old favorite in traditional Jewish families.
  9. Raman
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "pleasing"
    • Description:

      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.
  10. Anand
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "happiness, bliss"
    • Description:

      A strong sounding name with a joyful meaning.
  11. Raman
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "pleasing"
    • Description:

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

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "contented"
    • Description:

      One of several similar names with a pleasant, intriguing sound.
  13. Preeda
    • Origin:

      Thai
    • Meaning:

      "joyful"
    • Description:

      This name has a sound that seems to match its meaning.
  14. Giaconda
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "the happy one"
    • Description:

      variation of Gioconda