Diaspora & Identity Names
Browse Diaspora & Identity names across female and male groups.
Female Names
View full pageKaira
Kaira carries multiple etymological layers across linguistic traditions, often linked to concepts of peace, melody, or preciousness.
Sanvi
Sanvi derives from Sanskrit roots, where 'San' relates to ancient, eternal, or divine concepts, often linked to 'Sanatana' meaning everlasting, and 'vi' suggesting special, divine...
Nayely
Nayely is commonly interpreted as a modern phonetic adaptation of the Spanish name 'Nayeli,' which carries the meaning 'I love you' or 'open' in Zapotec, an indigenous language fa...
Shylah
Shylah is a modern variant of Sheila, which derives from the Irish name Síle or Sile, itself a Gaelic adaptation of the Latin Cecilia, meaning 'blind' or 'dim-sighted.' The root t...
Alyla
Alyla is a modern feminine name with layered semantic possibilities rooted in Arabic and broader Semitic linguistic traditions.
Karmela
Karmela derives primarily from the Hebrew name Carmel, which carries the literal meaning 'garden' or 'orchard,' evoking fertile, verdant landscapes in ancient Semitic contexts.
Yenty
Yenty is commonly understood as a Yiddish diminutive form derived from the Hebrew name Yentl, which itself stems from the word 'gentile' or 'noble' in Latin and Germanic roots, ad...
Anayeli
Anayeli is commonly interpreted as a blend of Nahuatl elements, where 'ana' relates to 'time' or 'mother' and 'yeli' connects to 'arrive' or 'exist,' yielding meanings like 'arriv...
Adiella
Adiella is interpreted as a diminutive or elaborated form of Adiel, conveying 'ornament of God' or 'jewel of the Lord.' The core element 'Adi' derives from Hebrew 'adi,' meaning '...
Abisola
Abisola is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, composed of the elements 'abi,' meaning 'born,' and 'ola,' signifying 'wealth' or 'honor.' Thus, it translates to 'born into wealth' or 'bor...
Alisi
Alisi is commonly interpreted as a variant of Alice, deriving from the Old French name Alis, which traces to the Germanic Adalheidis, combining 'adal' meaning noble and 'heid' mea...
Sanaia
Sanaia lacks a single, widely attested etymology, with interpretations drawing from multiple linguistic traditions.
Male Names
View full pageJahmir
Jahmir is a modern name that combines elements from Hebrew and Arabic linguistic traditions, often interpreted as 'God exalts' or 'God uplifts.' The first syllable 'Jah' derives f...
Quillan
Quillan derives primarily from the Irish Gaelic surname Ó Cuillinn, where 'cuilleann' refers to 'whelp,' 'puppy,' or 'cub,' evoking notions of youthfulness or playfulness in early...
Abanoub
Abanoub derives from the Coptic form of the ancient Egyptian name 'Ybnwy' or 'Abinu,' which breaks down into elements meaning 'father' (ab or abi) and 'god' (nu or nwy), translati...
Kalmen
Kalmen derives from the Yiddish form of the Hebrew name Kalman, which carries the meaning 'gentle' or 'kind.' This semantic root traces to Yiddish kalmen, linked to concepts of mi...
Gurshan
Gurshan derives from Punjabi and Sikh linguistic roots, where 'gur' signifies 'guru' or spiritual teacher, and 'shan' conveys 'glory,' 'beauty,' or 'virtue.' This compound thus tr...
Lucah
Lucah derives as a rare variant of Luca, which stems from the Latin personal name Lucas meaning 'from Lucania,' referring to a region in southern Italy associated with light or br...
Arkin
Arkin primarily derives from Yiddish and Ashkenazi Jewish naming traditions, where it functions as a diminutive or affectionate form of names beginning with 'Ar-' such as Arnold o...
Kalonji
Kalonji derives from the Hindi and Urdu term for the spice known scientifically as Nigella sativa, often called black cumin or black seed.
Eban
Eban derives primarily from Hebrew roots, where it functions as a variant of Eban or a diminutive form linked to 'even,' signifying 'stone' or 'rock,' evoking solidity and enduran...
Isileli
Isileli derives from Tongan linguistic roots, where it carries connotations tied to traditional Polynesian naming practices that often reflect natural elements, virtues, or ancest...
Killion
Killion functions primarily as a variant surname repurposed as a given name, deriving from the Irish Gaelic Ó Cillín, which translates to 'descendant of the little church' or 'fro...
Brannen
Brannen functions primarily as a variant spelling of the Irish surname Brennan, which derives from the Gaelic Ó Braonáin, meaning 'descendant of Braonán.' The personal name Braoná...