Names That Mean Happy
- Rafa
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"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.
- Euroa
Origin:
Indigenous AustralianMeaning:
"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.
- Ahyoka
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"she brought happiness"Description:
Upbeat Native American name with a wonderful meaning.
- Felicidad
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"happiness"Description:
Used exclusively in Latino families.
- Sachi
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"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.
- Ayokunle
Origin:
YorubaMeaning:
"joy has filled the home"Description:
A beautiful meaning for a long-awaited child.
- Simcha
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"gladness, mirth, festivity"Description:
Celebratory choice.
- Frayda
Origin:
YiddishMeaning:
"joy"Description:
An old favorite in traditional Jewish families.
- Raman
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"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.
- Anand
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"happiness, bliss"Description:
A strong sounding name with a joyful meaning.
- Raman
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"pleasing"Description:
The gender-neutral name Raman, used throughout India, means pleasing and joyful or charming or beloved, according to various sources.
- Radeyah
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"contented"Description:
One of several similar names with a pleasant, intriguing sound.
- Preeda
Origin:
ThaiMeaning:
"joyful"Description:
This name has a sound that seems to match its meaning.
- Giaconda
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"the happy one"Description:
variation of Gioconda