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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

Annamaria#5439 in the U.S.Compound of Anna ('grace, favor', Hebrew) and Maria ('beloved; of the sea; bitter') — a classicAzylah#5450 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Aziza ('precious, beloved', Arabic) and 'asylum' (a refuge); no single fConnor#5463 in the U.S.From Irish Conchobhar, 'lover of hounds/wolves' (con, 'hound', plus a 'desire/aid' element); prLakeyn#5513 in the U.S.-eyn spelling of Laken/Lakyn — a modern name, 'from the lake', or echoing the Middle English 'lMarialuisa#5525 in the U.S.Compound of Maria ('bitter; beloved; of the sea', Hebrew) and Luisa ('famous warrior', GermanicMaryrose#5526 in the U.S.Compound of Mary ('bitter; beloved; of the sea', Hebrew) and Rose ('the rose flower', Latin)Maybel#5528 in the U.S.May-spelling of Mabel — from Latin amabilis, 'lovable, dear, worthy of love'Milany#5536 in the U.S.A -y form of Milana/Milani — from Slavic mil, 'gracious, dear, beloved', and/or 'from Milan' (tMirian#5538 in the U.S.-n spelling of Miriam — from Hebrew Miryam, variously 'beloved', 'of the sea', or 'bitter'; theNaylea#5540 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Nayeli (often glossed 'I love you', Zapotec) and Naya/Lea; no single fRadhya#5551 in the U.S.From Arabic radiya, 'content, satisfied, pleasing, accepted'; also echoes Sanskrit Radha ('succRenesme#5553 in the U.S.A literary coinage (Twilight) blending Renée ('reborn', French) and Esmé ('esteemed; beloved', Sila#5567 in the U.S.From Turkish Şıla/Sıla — 'a return home; rain after drought; the beloved homeland'; also SanskrYareni#5586 in the U.S.From a Zapotec/Mexican Indigenous element — variously glossed 'a beloved gift', 'the people', oAdamari#5601 in the U.S.Spanish compound of Ada ('noble', Germanic) and Mari (Maria, 'beloved; of the sea', Hebrew)Amaura#5610 in the U.S.A modern blend echoing Amara ('eternal; grace'), Aurora ('dawn'), and amour ('love'); no singleCaris#5638 in the U.S.From Greek charis, 'grace, kindness, charm', and/or Welsh caru, 'to love' (carys, 'beloved, lovDarielys#5643 in the U.S.A modern Puerto Rican coinage joining Dariel (echoing 'beloved; God has helped') with the -lys/Darleth#5644 in the U.S.A modern Latina coinage — echoing Darlene/'darling' ('dearly loved', English) with a -leth endiDarlin#5645 in the U.S.From 'darling' — Old English deorling, 'dearly loved, a beloved one'; also a short form of DarlFraya#5658 in the U.S.A spelling of Freya — from Old Norse Freyja, 'a lady, a noblewoman' (the goddess of love and beJameela#5670 in the U.S.-ee- spelling of Jamila — from Arabic jamil, 'beautiful, graceful, lovely' (the feminine of JamKrishvi#5695 in the U.S.A modern Sanskrit name — variously 'the earth' or linked to Krishna (the beloved deity); the glMaleyah#5707 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Malia ('calm; bitter/beloved', Hawaiian Mary) and Aliyah ('ascending', HeMariyam#5709 in the U.S.-iy- spelling of Maryam/Mary — from Hebrew Miryam (via Arabic Maryam), variously 'beloved', 'ofMaryama#5710 in the U.S.An -a form of Maryam (Mariama) — from Hebrew Miryam, via Arabic, variously 'beloved', 'of the sMayela#5711 in the U.S.A modern Latina name — variously a form of Maria-Ela/Mariela ('beloved' + 'God'), or a Mayel- cMea#5714 in the U.S.A spelling of Mia — Italian/Spanish 'mine', and a pet form of Maria ('beloved; of the sea'); roSuhani#5750 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Hindi suhani, 'pleasant, lovely, beautiful, delightful'Aime#5783 in the U.S.A spelling of Aimée — from French aimée, 'beloved, dearly loved' (from Latin amata); here for gAnnamae#5792 in the U.S.A compound of Anna ('grace', Hebrew) and Mae (a pet of Mary, 'beloved; of the sea'; or May, theCari#5815 in the U.S.A pet form of Cara ('beloved', Latin/Italian), Caroline ('free'), or Carys ('beloved', Welsh); Elovie#5832 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Elodie ('foreign riches', French) and 'love'; with a soft El- opening;Habiba#5843 in the U.S.From Arabic habiba, 'beloved, darling, sweetheart' (the feminine of Habib)Kymora#5872 in the U.S.A modern name joining a Ky- opening with a -mora ending (echoing Amora, 'love', and Kymani); noLovie#5877 in the U.S.From the word lovie/lovey — 'a beloved one; a sweetheart' (an affectionate term of endearment, Meelah#5885 in the U.S.-ee- spelling of Mila — from Slavic mil, 'gracious, dear, beloved'; also echoes Arabic mayl, 'aNeha#5895 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Hindi neha, 'love, affection, tenderness'; also 'rain, gentle drizzle'Adanna#5942 in the U.S.From Igbo ada nna, 'her father's daughter; a beautiful, beloved daughter' (ada, 'first daughterDavy#5975 in the U.S.A pet form of David — from Hebrew dawid, 'beloved'; predominantly a boys'/unisex name; here forDelara#5978 in the U.S.From Persian delara, 'adorning the heart; beautiful, beloved, heart-soothing' (del, 'heart', plJamaya#6009 in the U.S.A modern name joining a Ja- prefix with Maya (variously 'water', Arabic; 'illusion', Sanskrit; Jamyla#6010 in the U.S.A -y- spelling of Jamila — from Arabic jamil, 'beautiful, graceful, lovely'Malaiyah#6060 in the U.S.A spelling of Malia/Maliyah — variously the Hawaiian form of Mary ('beloved; bitter; wished-forMariaclara#6061 in the U.S.A Spanish/Portuguese compound of Maria ('beloved; bitter; wished-for', Hebrew) and Clara ('brigMariame#6062 in the U.S.A West African/French form of Mariam (Maryam) — from Hebrew/Arabic, 'beloved; bitter; wished-foMianna#6067 in the U.S.A modern name joining Mia ('mine; beloved', Italian/Scandinavian) with Anna ('grace', Hebrew); Miryam#6070 in the U.S.The Hebrew form of Miriam (Mary) — variously 'beloved; bitter; wished-for child; rebellious'; rNayari#6073 in the U.S.A modern Latina name echoing Nayeli ('I love you', Zapotec) and the Nayari/Cora people of MexicAhavah#6149 in the U.S.From Hebrew ahavah, 'love' (the deep, abiding love)Darely#6202 in the U.S.A modern Latina coined name echoing 'darling' (the dear one) and the trendy -ely names; no singDavis#6204 in the U.S.From the English surname Davis — 'son of David' (David, from Hebrew, 'beloved'); predominantly Esmay#6217 in the U.S.A -may spelling of Esme — from French/Latin esmé, 'esteemed; beloved' (the past participle of eJamyra#6238 in the U.S.A modern name joining a Ja- opening with Myra (a coined name, sometimes 'fragrant' or 'beloved'Jaretzi#6240 in the U.S.A spelling of Yaretzi — from Nahuatl, 'you will always be loved'Jaretzy#6241 in the U.S.A spelling of Yaretzi — from Nahuatl, 'you will always be loved'Lynnon#6280 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Lynn ('a lake', Welsh) and Lennon ('a lover; a little cloak', Irish), witMahlia#6286 in the U.S.A spelling echoing Mahalia — from Hebrew, variously 'tenderness, affection' and 'a sickness/weaMariaalice#6291 in the U.S.A compound of Maria (variously 'beloved; of the sea; bitter', Hebrew/Latin) and Alice ('noble',Maribeth#6292 in the U.S.A blend of Mary (variously 'beloved; of the sea; bitter') and Beth (from Elizabeth, 'God is my Marlyn#6293 in the U.S.A spelling of Marilyn — a blend of Mary ('beloved; of the sea; bitter') and Lynn ('a lake'); usMaryella#6294 in the U.S.A blend of Mary ('beloved; of the sea; bitter') and Ella (variously 'a fairy maiden; all; otherMissy#6300 in the U.S.A pet form — variously of Melissa ('a honeybee', Greek) and Millicent ('strong in work', GermanMylene#6303 in the U.S.The French Mylene — a blend of Marie ('beloved; of the sea') and Helene ('a torch; light'); rouJamileth#6470 in the U.S.A Latina elaboration of Jamila — from Arabic jamila, 'beautiful, graceful, lovely' — with a -etJiyah#6475 in the U.S.A spelling echoing Jiya/Jia — from Hindi, 'the heart; a sweetheart; the soul'; also a modern -iLeba#6512 in the U.S.A Yiddish name, variously from German Liebe, 'love, beloved, dear', and linked to the Hebrew leMaebel#6525 in the U.S.A spelling of Mabel — from Latin amabilis, 'lovable, dear; worthy of love'Manya#6529 in the U.S.A Russian pet form of Maria — variously 'beloved; of the sea; bitter' (Hebrew/Latin); also a SaMareli#6530 in the U.S.A modern name joining Mar/Mari (variously 'sea; beloved', from Maria) with Eli ('ascended; my GMaryah#6533 in the U.S.A spelling of Mariah/Maria — variously 'beloved', 'of the sea (a drop of the sea)', and 'bitterMirna#6541 in the U.S.A spelling of Myrna — from the Irish Muirne, 'tender, affectionate; beloved; high-spirited'Nayely#6547 in the U.S.A spelling of Nayeli — from Nahuatl (Zapotec), commonly given as 'I love you' or 'a beloved oneZurii#6611 in the U.S.A spelling of Zuri — from Swahili, 'beautiful; good; lovely'Alishba#6622 in the U.S.From Urdu/Arabic, variously 'beautiful; lovely' and 'a blessing of God; God's grace'Amouri#6628 in the U.S.A modern name echoing the French amour, 'love', and the name Amari; no single fixed root; used Amylia#6629 in the U.S.A spelling of Amelia — from the Germanic amal, 'work; industrious; vigor'; the Amy- styling bleDavey#6674 in the U.S.A pet form of David/Davida — from Hebrew David, 'beloved; dear'; used for both sexes; here for Dulcemaria#6679 in the U.S.A Spanish compound of Dulce ('sweet', from Latin dulcis) and Maria (variously 'beloved; bitter;Emora#6700 in the U.S.A modern name, likely echoing Amora (a love-name, from Latin amor) and Nora; no single fixed roFradel#6714 in the U.S.From Yiddish freyd, 'joy; gladness', with the affectionate -el ending; 'little joy'Harnaaz#6721 in the U.S.From Punjabi Har, 'God', plus naaz, 'pride; delight; one who is cherished'; 'God's pride; cheriHrida#6728 in the U.S.From Sanskrit hrid, 'the heart'; 'one with a (good) heart; full of love'Jamelia#6744 in the U.S.An elaboration of Jamila — from Arabic jamil, 'beautiful; graceful; lovely'Mame#6809 in the U.S.A pet form, variously of Mary ('beloved; bitter; of the sea') and Margaret ('a pearl'); routes Mamie#6810 in the U.S.A pet form, variously of Mary ('beloved; bitter; of the sea') and Margaret ('a pearl'); routes Marya#6811 in the U.S.A spelling of Maria/Mariya — variously 'beloved', 'bitter', and 'of the sea'; a Slavic and ArabMarybeth#6812 in the U.S.A compound of Mary (variously 'beloved; bitter; of the sea') and Beth (a short form of ElizabetMaryclaire#6813 in the U.S.A compound of Mary (variously 'beloved; bitter; of the sea') and Claire (Latin clarus, 'bright;Maryellen#6814 in the U.S.A compound of Mary (variously 'beloved; bitter; of the sea') and Ellen (a form of Helen, 'lightMehr#6818 in the U.S.From Persian mehr, variously 'the sun', 'love; affection', and 'kindness'; also linked to MithrMiarose#6821 in the U.S.A compound of Mia (variously 'mine', a pet of Maria 'beloved; of the sea', and Italian 'mine') Zuleika#6898 in the U.S.From Persian/Arabic Zulaikha, 'brilliant beauty; fair; lovely' — the traditional name of the woZurie#6899 in the U.S.A spelling of Zuri — from Swahili, 'beautiful; good; lovely'Aera#6914 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Aria/Era and a Korean Aera ('love; affection'); no single fixeAima#6917 in the U.S.Variously the Arabic/Urdu Aima ('leaders; imams', the plural of imam) and a modern name echoingAmourah#6932 in the U.S.A modern name echoing the French amour, 'love', with an -ah ending; also echoing Amara and AmirCherie#6971 in the U.S.From French cherie, 'dear; darling; beloved' (the feminine of cheri)Danahi#6981 in the U.S.From an indigenous Mexican (Huichol/Nahuatl) source, often taken as 'a beloved one; the one whoEsmarie#7005 in the U.S.A blend of Esme ('esteemed; beloved') and Marie (a form of Mary, variously 'beloved; star of thHumaira#7029 in the U.S.From Arabic humayra, 'reddish; rosy; rosy-cheeked' (a diminutive of ahmar, 'red') — an affectioJamaria#7038 in the U.S.A modern blend joining a Ja- prefix with Maria (a form of Mary, variously 'beloved; star of theKrishna#7071 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Krishna, 'dark; black; the dark blue one' — the beloved god Krishna (an avatar ofMaleiah#7092 in the U.S.A spelling of Maliyah/Malia — variously a Hawaiian form of Mary ('beloved; star of the sea') anMaleya#7093 in the U.S.A spelling of Malia/Maleah — variously a Hawaiian form of Mary ('beloved; star of the sea') andMariajulia#7099 in the U.S.A Spanish compound of Maria (a form of Mary, 'beloved; star of the sea') and Julia ('youthful; Maryan#7103 in the U.S.A spelling of Maryam/Marian — a form of Mary, variously 'beloved; star of the sea; bitter; wishMaryelizabeth#7104 in the U.S.A compound of Mary ('beloved; star of the sea') and Elizabeth ('my God is an oath; God is abundMaryjo#7105 in the U.S.A compound of Mary ('beloved; star of the sea') and Jo (a short form of Josephine/Joanna, 'God Naava#7128 in the U.S.From Hebrew navah, 'beautiful; pleasant; lovely; agreeable'Ridhima#7162 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, variously 'full of love' and linked to riddhi, 'prosperity; abundance; success';Sherry#7184 in the U.S.A spelling of Sherry/Cherie — from French cherie, 'dear; darling; beloved'; also echoing the wiTeigen#7204 in the U.S.Variously a Norwegian surname ('an enclosed field/meadow') and a spelling of the Welsh Tegan ('Amei#7257 in the U.S.A short modern name with no documented etymology. Families may hear Amy in it, or Mei, or the FBaby#7272 in the U.S.From the English word baby, 'an infant; a young child' — most often a placeholder recorded befoDavianna#7301 in the U.S.An elaboration of Davia (the feminine of David) — from Hebrew, 'beloved; darling' — with an -anEsmari#7329 in the U.S.A blend of Esme — from French esme, 'esteemed; beloved' — and Mari (a form of Mary); common in Jani#7359 in the U.S.A pet form of Jane — from Hebrew, 'God is gracious'; also Hindi/Urdu jani, 'dear; beloved; sweeJozi#7375 in the U.S.A pet form of Josephine — from Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add; God shall increase'; also an affectMarilu#7432 in the U.S.A blend of Maria — variously 'beloved; bitter; lady of the sea' — and Lu (a short form of LuciaMaryanna#7435 in the U.S.A blend of Mary — variously 'bitter; beloved; lady of the sea' — and Anna, 'grace; favor' (fromMarysol#7436 in the U.S.A blend of Maria — variously 'beloved; bitter; lady of the sea' — and Sol, 'the sun' (Latin); oMawada#7438 in the U.S.From Arabic mawaddah, 'affection; love; tenderness; loving kindness' — a Quranic word for the bMerit#7446 in the U.S.From the English word merit, 'worthiness; excellence; deserving' (from Latin meritum, 'a rewardMolli#7456 in the U.S.A spelling of Molly — a pet form of Mary, from Hebrew Miriam, variously 'beloved; bitter; lady Nhi#7469 in the U.S.From Vietnamese, 'little; small; a young child' (also linked to a flower); a tender, affectionaNovia#7478 in the U.S.From Spanish novia, 'a bride; a girlfriend; a sweetheart'; also linked to Latin novus, 'new'; rOshun#7485 in the U.S.From Yoruba — Oshun (Osun), the orisha (deity) of love, beauty, fresh water/rivers, and fertiliTehani#7538 in the U.S.From Tahitian, 'beloved; sweetheart; a caress; to caress gently'Zula#7560 in the U.S.Variously a short form of Zuleika ('brilliant; lovely', Persian/Arabic), an African (Zulu-linkeAmorie#7595 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a feminine of Amory/Amery ('ruler of work', Germanic) and an echo of ABonita#7633 in the U.S.From Spanish bonita, 'pretty; beautiful; lovely' (from Latin bonus, 'good')Charvi#7644 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, 'beautiful; a lovely/charming woman; graceful'Danai#7660 in the U.S.From Shona (Zimbabwean), 'love one another; relate well'; also Greek Danae ('she who judges'), Emmary#7683 in the U.S.A modern name, joining Emma ('whole; universal', Germanic) and Mary ('beloved; bitter; wished-fEsmerae#7686 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Esmeralda ('an emerald', Spanish) and Esme ('esteemed; loved')Esmie#7687 in the U.S.A pet form of Esme — from Old French esme, 'esteemed; loved'; also linked to Esmeralda ('an emeJamylah#7731 in the U.S.A spelling of Jamila — from Arabic, 'beautiful; graceful; lovely'

Boy Names

Daveon#5475 in the U.S.A modern elaboration of David ('beloved', Hebrew) with a -eon ending; no single fixed root; rouDawit#5476 in the U.S.The Ethiopian (Amharic/Ge'ez) form of David — from Hebrew David, 'beloved'Krishay#5549 in the U.S.A modern name evoking Krishna ('dark, dark-blue', a beloved Hindu deity) with a -ay ending; no Raam#5585 in the U.S.A spelling of Ram/Raam — from Sanskrit Rama, 'pleasing, charming, dark' (the beloved deity); alTifeoluwa#5617 in the U.S.From Yoruba — 'God's love; what God loves; the love of the Lord' (ife, 'love', plus Oluwa, 'theYamil#5633 in the U.S.A Y-spelling of Jamil — from Arabic jamil, 'beautiful, handsome, graceful, lovely'Dariell#5695 in the U.S.A -ll spelling of Dariel — a modern name echoing 'beloved' and the -iel/-ell names ('of God', HDavidson#5698 in the U.S.From the surname Davidson — 'the son of David', from Hebrew David, 'beloved'Davontae#5699 in the U.S.A modern name with a Da- opening and -vontae ending (echoing David, 'beloved', and Donté); no sDawsen#5700 in the U.S.-sen spelling of Dawson — 'the son of Daw' (Daw a medieval pet of David, 'beloved')Evin#5717 in the U.S.A spelling of Evan ('God is gracious', Welsh) or the Irish Eimhín ('swift; fair'); also KurdishGhali#5724 in the U.S.From Arabic ghali, 'precious, dear, beloved; costly, valuable'Tiam#5848 in the U.S.From Persian — variously 'my eyes' (a term of endearment, the eyes being most beloved) and 'my Treasure#5851 in the U.S.From the word treasure — from Greek thesauros, 'a treasure, a storehouse'; 'something precious Aziyah#5914 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Aziz ('mighty, beloved', Arabic) and Asiyah (a revered Quranic name) withCahlil#5928 in the U.S.A spelling of Khalil/Kahlil — from Arabic khalil, 'a close friend, a beloved companion, an intiDaviel#5954 in the U.S.A modern name blending David ('beloved', Hebrew) with the -iel ending ('God'); routes layeredHriday#5986 in the U.S.From Sanskrit hridaya, 'the heart; the core, the soul' (the seat of love and feeling)Kevyn#6020 in the U.S.A -yn spelling of Kevin — from the Irish Caoimhín, 'handsome; comely; of gentle/noble birth' (cMuhammadjon#6066 in the U.S.A Central Asian (Tajik/Uzbek) compound of Muhammad ('praised, praiseworthy', Arabic) and -jon (Sabr#6101 in the U.S.From Arabic sabr, 'patience; endurance, perseverance; steadfastness' (a cherished virtue)Ariz#6190 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Aris and Aziz ('powerful, beloved', Arabic); the precise origin and meaniBerish#6199 in the U.S.A Yiddish name from Ber, 'a bear' (Germanic), with an affectionate -ish ending; 'a little bear;Darel#6222 in the U.S.A spelling of Darrell — from a Norman place-name, 'from Airelle (a place in Normandy)', folk-liDaud#6223 in the U.S.The Arabic form of David — from Hebrew David, 'beloved'Emias#6243 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Amias/Amyas ('beloved', linked to Latin amare, 'to love'); the precise roErasmo#6246 in the U.S.The Italian/Spanish form of Erasmus — from Greek erasmios, 'beloved, desired; worthy of love'Keven#6310 in the U.S.A spelling of Kevin — from the Irish Caoimhin, 'handsome; gentle, kind; beloved' (caomh, 'gentlPhilopateer#6374 in the U.S.From Greek philopator, 'a lover of the father' (philos, 'loving', plus pater, 'father') — a CopPrem#6376 in the U.S.From Sanskrit prema/prem, 'love; affection, tenderness; spiritual love'Buster#6499 in the U.S.From the English nickname buster, 'a lively, spirited boy; a little fellow' (and 'one who breakDavien#6517 in the U.S.A modern elaboration, variously of David ('beloved') and a Davion/Davian-style blend; routes laDeiby#6520 in the U.S.A Latina phonetic spelling of Davy/David — from Hebrew David, 'beloved; dear'Fishel#6557 in the U.S.From Yiddish fish, 'a fish', with the affectionate -el ending; 'a little fish' — traditionally Hridhaan#6584 in the U.S.From Sanskrit hrid, 'the heart', with -aan; 'one with a (big) heart; full of love; the heart'Josemaria#6612 in the U.S.A Spanish compound of Jose (the Spanish Joseph, 'God will add; he will increase') and Maria (vaKannan#6623 in the U.S.From Tamil Kannan, a name of the god Krishna — variously 'the dark one; the beloved one; the onMina#6680 in the U.S.A Coptic boys' name honoring Saint Mina (Menas), a beloved Egyptian martyr; also a Persian/femiDavud#6898 in the U.S.The Turkish/Azerbaijani form of David — from Hebrew David, 'beloved; dear'Dawoud#6899 in the U.S.A spelling of Dawud, the Arabic form of David — from Hebrew, 'beloved; dear' (Dawud, a prophet Deyvid#6908 in the U.S.A phonetic spelling of David — from Hebrew David, 'beloved; dear'Jadore#6974 in the U.S.From the French phrase j'adore, 'I adore; I love'; a modern phrase/word-name; we note the phrasJedi#6990 in the U.S.Best known as a Star Wars name (a Jedi knight, a guardian of peace); sometimes also linked to tJhan#6999 in the U.S.Variously a spelling of Jan (a form of John, 'God is gracious') and the Persian/Hindi jaan, 'liKawika#7022 in the U.S.The Hawaiian form of David — from Hebrew, 'beloved; dear'Kedrick#7026 in the U.S.A spelling echoing Cedric (variously 'bounty; loved; a chief') and Kendrick ('bold ruler; royalKingdavid#7040 in the U.S.A compound of King (a regal word/title) and David ('beloved', Hebrew) — honoring King David of Hanan#7048 in the U.S.Two genuine routes, both worth giving. In Hebrew, Hanan means 'grace; gracious' (from chanan, 'Mehrab#7082 in the U.S.Variously from Persian, 'the mihrab (the prayer niche in a mosque); an arch/gateway', and 'kindPranay#7127 in the U.S.From Sanskrit pranaya, 'love; affection; romance; attachment' — also 'leadership; guidance'Taavi#7179 in the U.S.A Finnish/Estonian form of David — from Hebrew, 'beloved; dear'Vyan#7203 in the U.S.From Kurdish, 'love; desire; longing'; also used as a modern coined name; routes uncertainAzeez#7283 in the U.S.A spelling of Aziz — from Arabic, 'dear; precious; beloved; mighty; powerful'; Al-Aziz ('the AlDavide#7323 in the U.S.The Italian form of David — from Hebrew, 'beloved; darling'Davie#7324 in the U.S.A pet form of David — from Hebrew, 'beloved; darling'Dayvion#7328 in the U.S.A spelling of Davion — a modern elaboration of David ('beloved', Hebrew) with an -ion ending; rDrago#7346 in the U.S.From Slavic drag, 'precious; dear; beloved'; also linked to Latin draco, 'a dragon; a serpent';Gurniwaz#7385 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Persian, joining gur, 'the Guru', with niwaz, 'one who graces/bestows/cherishes' —Hesed#7394 in the U.S.From Hebrew chesed/hesed, 'loving-kindness; steadfast love; mercy; grace' — a central biblical Lennin#7509 in the U.S.Variously a spelling of Lennon (from Irish O Leannain, 'a lover; a little cloak/cape') and a usLovensky#7515 in the U.S.A modern Haitian coined name, joining the English Love with a Slavic-style -ensky ending; no siPhilippe#7588 in the U.S.The French form of Philip — from Greek Philippos, 'a lover of horses' (philos, 'loving', + hipp

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