Baby Names That Mean Love
1270 baby names meaning love — with origins, popularity, and audio pronunciation on every name.
Looking for a name that means love? Here are 1270 baby names whose meaning carries the sense of love. Each links to its full page with a sourced meaning and audio pronunciation.
Girl Names
Mia#6 in the U.S.Mine; beloved; my ownMila#43 in the U.S.Gracious; dear; beloved; from Slavic milu (gracious, dear)Maria#87 in the U.S.Sea of bitterness; or beloved; wished-for child — Latin and Greek form of Hebrew Miryam (Mary)Mary#125 in the U.S.Possibly 'beloved,' 'bitterness,' or 'wished-for child' — from Hebrew Miryam, meaning uncertainBella#136 in the U.S.Beautiful; lovely — from Italian bella, feminine of bello, from Latin bellus (beautiful, fair)Callie#175 in the U.S.Beautiful, lovely — short form of Calliope or Callista, from Greek kallos (beauty)Lennon#214 in the U.S.Dear little one; from Irish Ó Leannáin or Mac Leannáin: leannán (lover, sweetheart, or cloak)Cataleya#238 in the U.S.A tropical orchid; associated with beauty, love, and strengthMiriam#246 in the U.S.Beloved; wished-for childAmora#247 in the U.S.LoveAmy#257 in the U.S.Beloved; from Old French Amée, past participle of aimer (to love), from Latin amareMariana#261 in the U.S.Combination of Mary (bitter, beloved) and Ana (grace); grace of Mary; sea of graceNayeli#271 in the U.S.I love youRosie#283 in the U.S.Little rose; the rose flower, symbol of love and beautyEsme#298 in the U.S.Beloved, esteemed; highly regardedMaryam#351 in the U.S.Arabic form of Miriam and Mary, from Hebrew Miryam, possibly meaning 'beloved', 'wished-for chiHope#352 in the U.S.From the Old English 'hopa', meaning hope — the expectation and desire for a positive outcome. Astrid#376 in the U.S.Divinely beautiful; from Old Norse elements meaning god and beautiful or belovedLaila#413 in the U.S.From Arabic layla meaning night; associated with the classic Arabic love poem Layla and Majnun;Mariah#448 in the U.S.Variant of Maria, the Latin form of the Hebrew Miriam; possible meanings include 'drop of the sMaren#472 in the U.S.Scandinavian form of Marina or Mary, from Latin 'marinus' (of the sea) or from Hebrew Miriam (bAmanda#493 in the U.S.From Latin 'amanda,' the gerundive of 'amare' (to love), meaning 'she who must be loved,' 'wortMae#501 in the U.S.Spelling variant of May, the fifth month; also a pet form of Mary (meaning 'beloved' or 'bitterMariam#505 in the U.S.Variant of Miriam, the Aramaic/Hebrew form of Mary; from Hebrew Miryam, with debated roots possClover#517 in the U.S.From the Old English word clafre or clafer meaning the clover plant (genus Trifolium), used as Amoura#527 in the U.S.Modern elaboration drawing on French amour meaning 'love' and Arabic amira meaning 'princess' oMarlee#536 in the U.S.Feminine form of Marley, from the English surname Marley (from Old English mearc-leah meaning 'Daleyza#538 in the U.S.Modern invented feminine name of uncertain etymology, possibly a creative blend drawing on SpanLoretta#606 in the U.S.Diminutive of Laura, from Latin laurus meaning 'bay laurel' — the plant used to crown Roman vicMarie#618 in the U.S.French form of Mary, from the Hebrew Miryam, whose meaning is debated: possibly from Egyptian mAmiyah#620 in the U.S.Creative variant of Amaya (Japanese 'night rain') or Amia/Amia (Hebrew/Latin 'beloved' or 'my pMaliyah#626 in the U.S.A variant of Malia, itself a Hawaiian and Swahili form of Mary, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished-foYaretzi#672 in the U.S.From Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs, meaning you will always be loved; one of the most joyRobin#704 in the U.S.Medieval diminutive of Robert, from Old French Robin, itself from Old High German Hrodebert meaJazmin#710 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Jasmine, from the Persian yasmin (یاسمین) or Arabic yasamin, the name of thBridget#724 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic Bríd or Brighid, from the Old Irish Brigit, possibly meaninMaisy#745 in the U.S.Scottish pet form of Margaret, from the Greek Margarites meaning 'pearl'; Maisy is an alternateDavina#749 in the U.S.Scottish feminine form of David, from the Hebrew Dawid (דָּוִד), meaning 'beloved' or 'darling'Karina#750 in the U.S.Scandinavian and Eastern European form of Karen or Carina; from the Greek Katharine (pure) throMarilyn#761 in the U.S.Star of the sea or beloved; a 20th-century blend of Mary (from Hebrew Miryam) and the suffix -lFreyja#772 in the U.S.Lady, noblewoman, or mistress; from Old Norse fru or freyja meaning lady or noblewoman, the namInaya#776 in the U.S.Care, concern, or solicitude; from the Arabic inaya meaning care or solicitude, reflecting the Milana#812 in the U.S.Gracious, kind, or dear; the feminine form of Milan, from the Old Slavic root mil meaning graceNaya#813 in the U.S.New or fresh; from Arabic naya meaning new or recently arrived, or from the Hebrew root naah meNyomi#825 in the U.S.A creative phonetic respelling of Naomi, from the Hebrew naomi meaning 'pleasantness', 'my deliNala#856 in the U.S.From the Swahili and Zulu nala meaning 'successful' or 'beloved'; also shares roots with the SaMarianna#874 in the U.S.A compound of Mary (from Hebrew Miriam, meaning bitter sea or beloved) and Anna (from Hebrew HaOdette#883 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of Oda or Ode, from Old High German Aud or Od meaning wealth, fortunMariel#893 in the U.S.Dutch and German diminutive of Maria, itself from Hebrew Miryam; the meaning of Mary is debatedMaddie#927 in the U.S.Short form of Madeline (from Greek Magdalene: of Magdala) or Madison (from Old English: son of Darla#941 in the U.S.English name derived from darling, an Old English term of endearment meaning beloved one or deaElara#942 in the U.S.In Greek mythology Elara was a mortal woman loved by Zeus; the name may derive from Greek root Mariella#943 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Maria, itself from Hebrew Miriam, meaning beloved, wished-for child, or pMilena#950 in the U.S.Slavic feminine name derived from the element mil meaning gracious, dear, or beloved, found in Love#957 in the U.S.From the Old English lufu meaning love, affection, or deep devotion, used as a given name expreYasmin#959 in the U.S.From Persian yasamin and Arabic yasmin, both meaning jasmine, the fragrant white flowering planMazie#966 in the U.S.Variant of Maisie, itself a Scottish diminutive of Margaret or Mary, from Greek margarites meanJazmine#993 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling variant of Jasmine, from Persian yasamin and Arabic yasmin meaning jasmine, tAnnika#995 in the U.S.Scandinavian and German diminutive of Anna, from Hebrew Hannah meaning grace, favor, or He has Belle#1013 in the U.S.Beautiful; from French belle (beautiful, lovely), from Latin bella (beautiful), feminine of belEimy#1043 in the U.S.Beloved, cherished oneKara#1075 in the U.S.Dear, beloved; from Italian cara (dear, beloved)Marian#1103 in the U.S.Beloved; a blend of Mary (Hebrew Miriam: beloved, bitter, wished-for) and Ann (Hebrew Hannah: gMollie#1116 in the U.S.Bitter or beloved; English pet form of Mary, from Hebrew Miriam (bitter, beloved, or wished-forIngrid#1121 in the U.S.Beautiful; from Old Norse Ingridr, composed of Ing (Norse fertility god) + fridr (beautiful, beAnnya#1125 in the U.S.Grace, favor, belovedMaite#1195 in the U.S.Lovable, beloved; from Basque maite (love, dear one)Yaneli#1206 in the U.S.God is gracious; beloved of GodMaleah#1215 in the U.S.Possibly a variant of Malia (Hawaiian form of Mary: bitter, beloved) or a blend of Maleah (HebrMariela#1232 in the U.S.Beloved of God; diminutive of MariaMay#1233 in the U.S.The month of May; also pearl or beloved as a pet formPrisha#1238 in the U.S.Beloved, darling, one with a loving natureEliette#1245 in the U.S.My God is an oath; beloved of GodKaren#1281 in the U.S.Pure; beloved; Danish/Scandinavian form of Katherine, from Greek Aikaterine (pure)Cara#1326 in the U.S.Dear, beloved, friendCherish#1374 in the U.S.An English vocabulary name from the verb 'cherish', meaning 'to treasure' or 'to hold dear', ulMiah#1490 in the U.S.Mine; a spelling variant of Mia, itself an Italian/Scandinavian short form of Maria (Hebrew: beJenny#1503 in the U.S.God is gracious, belovedRenesmee#1538 in the U.S.Invented compound of Renee (reborn) and Esme (esteemed, beloved)Lennyn#1552 in the U.S.LoverFrida#1565 in the U.S.Peace; beloved; from Old Norse Fríða (beautiful, beloved) or a short form of names containing OCarina#1572 in the U.S.from the Italian word 'cara' and Latin 'carus' meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'Aimee#1581 in the U.S.Beloved, beloved one, one who is lovedMari#1620 in the U.S.A short form or variant of Mary/Maria, used in Welsh, Scandinavian, and other traditions; the uAmia#1631 in the U.S.A modern feminine given name echoing Latin amare "to love" (as in Amy, Amabel); used in contempAmor#1668 in the U.S.Love; derived from the Latin word amor meaning love or affection, cognate with the Roman god ofAlannah#1674 in the U.S.from the Irish endearment a leanbh meaning "O child, darling"Kalilah#1678 in the U.S.DarlingRayah#1730 in the U.S.Friend, companion, belovedCallahan#1748 in the U.S.lover of churches, devoted to the churchAdore#1777 in the U.S.From the English verb 'adore', via Old French from Latin 'adorare' ('to worship, pray to'); useArizbeth#1779 in the U.S.My God is an oath; beloved of GodPippa#1864 in the U.S.lover of horsesPhilomena#1920 in the U.S.To be lovedAhuva#1927 in the U.S.BelovedAziyah#1946 in the U.S.Arabic-derived, 'precious, beloved, mighty' (related to Aziza/Aziz, root 'izzah 'honor, strengtPriya#1956 in the U.S.BelovedCharity#1981 in the U.S.Dearness, esteem, loveVenus#2001 in the U.S.Love, sexual desireKaleia#2010 in the U.S.From Hawaiian 'ka' (the) + 'lei' (garland of flowers), meaning 'the flower wreath' or by extensMarion#2044 in the U.S.French diminutive of Marie (Mary), from Hebrew Miryam; meaning debated, commonly 'beloved' or 'Marla#2055 in the U.S.beloved, drop of the seaMilaya#2091 in the U.S.From Russian milaya, 'darling, dear, sweet' — the endearment behind Mila — also a modern Mila +Mayra#2168 in the U.S.Variant of Maira/Myra, associated with 'beloved'Koi#2207 in the U.S.From the Japanese word 'koi' (鯉), meaning 'carp,' specifically the colorful ornamental variety;Alorah#2214 in the U.S.A modern coined name, possibly blending Hawaiian 'aloha' (love, peace, compassion) with the '-rLovely#2228 in the U.S.LovelyJadore#2265 in the U.S.I adore, I loveAmorah#2276 in the U.S.LoveTegan#2297 in the U.S.DarlingAdora#2326 in the U.S.adored, worshipped, gloriousMariama#2375 in the U.S.beloved, wished-for childAziza#2443 in the U.S.Powerful, respected, belovedShayna#2479 in the U.S.Beautiful, lovely.Anayeli#2515 in the U.S.I love youValentine#2539 in the U.S.From Latin 'valens' (strong, healthy), the root of Valentinus, the name of several early ChristAzylah#2546 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Aziza ('precious, beloved', Arabic) and 'asylum' (a refuge); no single fDavie#2565 in the U.S.Beloved; diminutive of David or Davina, from the Hebrew Dawid meaning belovedShifra#2580 in the U.S.Beauty, loveliness (from a root meaning to improve, to make beautiful); one of the two midwivesLiba#2598 in the U.S.LoveAlanah#2648 in the U.S.Variant of Alana, from Irish a leanbh 'O child, darling'; or feminine of Alan ('little rock/harEllamae#2660 in the U.S.whole, universal and belovedEmoni#2661 in the U.S.love, harmonyAnnmarie#2695 in the U.S.grace and belovedMaricela#2712 in the U.S.A Spanish blend of Maria (from Hebrew Miryam meaning beloved or bitter) and Celia (from Latin cMayte#2713 in the U.S.Spanish blend/short form of María Teresa, taking 'Ma' from María and 'te' from Teresa. Closely Meher#2714 in the U.S.From Persian mehr, 'kindness, love, grace' — also 'the sun' and the old deity MithraAiko#2720 in the U.S.love + child; little loved oneJoanie#2731 in the U.S.God is gracious; affectionate pet form of Joan, from Hebrew YochananMehar#2766 in the U.S.Grace, kindness, divine blessing; from Persian mehr ('love, kindness, sun') via Punjabi, beloveAmour#2780 in the U.S.love, romantic loveMayeli#2803 in the U.S.modern coinage; no reliable etymology; 'I love you' gloss is unsupportedMaritza#2846 in the U.S.of the sea, belovedRadha#2853 in the U.S.Success, prosperity; from Sanskrit radha — the name of Krishna's beloved, embodiment of devotioMaleia#2880 in the U.S.Variant of Malia/Maleah, the Hawaiian form of Mary (Maria), traditionally linked to 'beloved' oAmore#2900 in the U.S.Love.Hanan#2911 in the U.S.Tenderness, compassion, affection, mercy; from the Arabic root for warmth of heartKarissa#2915 in the U.S.Grace; dear, beloved.Miamor#2919 in the U.S.my love, my darlingRaniyah#2923 in the U.S.Gazing, looking intently (at the beloved); elaborated form of Arabic RaniaAnnemarie#2934 in the U.S.grace and beloved, or grace and star of the sea
Boy Names
David#35 in the U.S.Beloved; darling; dear oneDawson#143 in the U.S.Son of Daw — Daw being a medieval short form of David, from Hebrew Dawid meaning 'beloved'Connor#166 in the U.S.Lover of hounds; alternatively 'strong-willed' or 'wolf-lover'Kevin#221 in the U.S.Handsome, beloved — anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Caoimhín, from caomh (gentle, kind, handsomCallahan#227 in the U.S.Lover of churches; descendant of CeallachánMilan#242 in the U.S.Gracious; dear; beloved; from Slavic mil (grace, favor, dear)Sonny#298 in the U.S.Son; a loving affectionate address for a boy or young manDariel#327 in the U.S.A modern name blending elements of Dario (gift) or Daniel (God is my judge) with the angelic suValentino#444 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Valentino/Valentinus, from Latin 'valens' meaning strong, vigorous, or heJohnny#458 in the U.S.Pet form of John, from Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning 'Yahweh is gracious' or 'God is gracious'; usePhilip#528 in the U.S.From Greek Philippos, a compound of philos ('loving') and hippos ('horse'), meaning 'lover of hZayd#633 in the U.S.From Arabic zayd (زيد), from the root z-y-d meaning 'to increase,' 'to grow,' or 'abundance.' ZAmias#642 in the U.S.Possibly a variant of Amatus, from Latin amatus meaning beloved or loved; alternatively linked Phillip#651 in the U.S.From Greek Philippos, composed of philein meaning to love and hippos meaning horse; the name waValentin#660 in the U.S.From Latin Valentinus, from valens meaning strong, healthy, or vigorous; borne by a 3rd-centuryDavis#668 in the U.S.Welsh and English patronymic surname meaning son of David, from the Hebrew name David meaning bBellamy#721 in the U.S.From the Old French bel ami (beautiful friend or fine friend), from bel (beautiful, fine) and aLennon#808 in the U.S.Little cloak; or lover; from Irish Gaelic Ó Leannáin (descendant of Leannán), from leann (cloakTeddy#823 in the U.S.Pet form of Theodore (Greek, 'gift of God') or Edward (Old English, 'wealthy guardian'), used sBenny#841 in the U.S.Pet form of Benjamin, from the Hebrew Binyamin meaning 'son of the right hand' (expressing goodConor#845 in the U.S.Irish Gaelic Conchobhar, from con (hound, wolf) and cobhar (desiring, loving), traditionally inConner#864 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Connor, from the Irish Gaelic Conchobhar, composed of con (hound, wolf) andJedidiah#876 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yedidyah, composed of yedid meaning beloved or friend and Yah, a shortened form of Reuben#889 in the U.S.From Hebrew Re'uven, meaning behold, a son — from re'u (behold, look) and ben (son); the name LLeif#917 in the U.S.From Old Norse leifr meaning heir, descendant, or one who is left (as an inheritance); also relFelipe#955 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Philip, from Greek Philippos composed of philos meaning lover orDarwin#961 in the U.S.From Old English deorwine, composed of deor meaning dear or beloved and wine meaning friend, giRen#1041 in the U.S.Lotus; love; from Japanese ren (lotus, water lily) and Chinese rén (benevolence, humaneness)Aizen#1081 in the U.S.Love and wisdom; from Japanese ai (love) + zen (wisdom/meditation), popularized as a character Mariano#1087 in the U.S.Of Mary; a Spanish and Italian masculine form combining Maria (from Hebrew Miriam: bitter, beloAmado#1169 in the U.S.Beloved, loved oneDovid#1213 in the U.S.Beloved, dear oneKrish#1277 in the U.S.All-attractive, divine, beloved of allAmarion#1291 in the U.S.Love, eternal, enduringGiovani#1312 in the U.S.God is gracious, beloved of GodEros#1324 in the U.S.From Greek 'eros' meaning 'love, desire'; Eros was the Greek god of love.Davion#1353 in the U.S.Beloved; from David with -ion suffixDavian#1363 in the U.S.Beloved; David elaboration with -ian suffixCam#1395 in the U.S.Beloved; crooked nose; warriorDavi#1493 in the U.S.Beloved, dear oneAmadeus#1634 in the U.S.Love of God, one who loves GodDarrell#1691 in the U.S.From Airelle, Normandy; darlingAkai#1753 in the U.S.Love, affectionAmadeo#1869 in the U.S.beloved of GodJed#1999 in the U.S.Beloved of Yahweh Aziz#2008 in the U.S.Powerful, respected, belovedKrishna#2120 in the U.S.Dark; black; all-attractive; from Sanskrit krishna (dark blue-black, dark-complexioned) — the nAmais#2149 in the U.S.Most plausibly a variant of Amias/Amyas — an English name traditionally linked to Latin amatus,Lipa#2374 in the U.S.Beloved manTheophilus#2417 in the U.S.lover of GodDave#2456 in the U.S.BelovedMarion#2504 in the U.S.beloved, sea of bitternessDarel#2542 in the U.S.A spelling of Darrell — from a Norman place-name, 'from Airelle (a place in Normandy)', folk-liRamy#2563 in the U.S.Archer or one who throws; from the Arabic Rami meaning archer or bowman, also used to mean loviDavin#2687 in the U.S.BelovedTegan#2751 in the U.S.darling, fair oneAmor#2799 in the U.S.LoveJedediah#2818 in the U.S.beloved of YahwehDemarion#2848 in the U.S.Of Mars; of the sea; modern American compound of De (French: of/from) + Marion (French/Hebrew: