Names with Inspirational Meanings

  1. Jenifry
    • Origin:

      Cornish variation of the Welsh name Gwenfrewi
    • Meaning:

      "white peace"
    • Description:

      This Celtic saint's name is the most offbeat Jen name of all.
  2. Haqikah
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "truthful"
    • Description:

      North African name with a distinctive beat.
  3. Latisha
    • Origin:

      Modern variant of Letitia
    • Meaning:

      "joy, happiness"
    • Description:

      Latisha peaked in popularity in the US in 1979, reaching #221.
  4. Hanita
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "divine grace"
    • Description:

      The added h turns Anita alluring and breathy.
  5. Subira
    • Origin:

      African, Swahili
    • Meaning:

      "patience"
    • Description:

      One African name that's virtually unknown in the western world, but sounds both soft and strong.
  6. Sabri
    • Origin:

      Variation of Sabir
    • Meaning:

      "patient"
    • Description:

      Sabri is a unisex spin on the Quranic Sabir or Sabira, for the parent who wants a traditional Arabic name that feels more contemporary.
  7. Zuelia
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "peace"
    • Description:

      An occasionally heard African name, hobbled by a zoolike sound.
  8. Preeda
    • Origin:

      Thai
    • Meaning:

      "joyful"
    • Description:

      This name has a sound that seems to match its meaning.
  9. Taraja
    • Origin:

      African, Kiswahili
    • Meaning:

      "hope"
    • Description:

      The raja sequence of sounds gives it a regal feel.
  10. Shanta
    • Origin:

      Indian
    • Meaning:

      "peace"
    • Description:

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