130+ Names That Mean Peace

Rongo is a masculine Maori name stemming from both the name of a god and also the Maori word for peace, "rangimarie", which itself is occasionally used as a feminine name. Rongo was the name of the Maori god of cultivated food and of peace. In Maori culture the two ideas are closely linked - food can only be cultivated and plentiful when communities are at peace and working together. If Ringo, Rango and Rocco can get a look in, why not Rongo?

Paciano is an appealing twist on all the newly fashionable names that suggest peace.

This Persian girl's name is composed of the elements Del, meaning "heart", and Aram, meaning "calm". The name has been used in several classic Persian poems.

Very popular throughout the Arab world and growing in use in the US as well, where it was given last year to more than 50 baby girls.

This Celtic saint's name is the most offbeat Jen name of all.

Hopelessly nerdy.

Distinguished by association with renowned African diplomat Salim Ahmed Salim, this name is popular in many variations throughout the Arab world. Its use is growing in the US as well, especially in its Salem version.

An ancient name with a lovely meaning, still in wide use throughout the Slavic-speaking world. Short forms include Miro, Mirek, Mirko and Miško.

An occasionally heard African name, hobbled by a zoolike sound.

The three soft a's make for a calm and rhythmic name, though some risk of salami jokes.

This is the Indian version of the Hindi word meaning peace.

Sleek and handsome with a beautiful meaning, Želimir is made up of the Serbo-Croatianželeti "to desire" and the Slavic element mirŭ "peace", which come together to create a calming and hopeful name.