Baby Names That Mean Wisdom
517 baby names meaning wisdom — with origins, popularity, and audio pronunciation on every name.
Looking for a name that means wisdom? Here are 517 baby names whose meaning carries the sense of wisdom. Each links to its full page with a sourced meaning and audio pronunciation.
Girl Names
Sophia#5 in the U.S.WisdomSofia#9 in the U.S.WisdomSophie#55 in the U.S.Wisdom; from Greek sophiaAthena#109 in the U.S.Name of the Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare, and crafts; ultimate etymology uncertainSage#160 in the U.S.Wise, knowing; also the fragrant herb SalviaOlive#197 in the U.S.Olive tree — from Latin oliva (olive tree, olive fruit), the ancient symbol of peace, wisdom, aAmari#380 in the U.S.In Yoruba contexts the name relates to strength; in East African (Amharic/Oromo) usage it can mGiselle#382 in the U.S.From Old High German gisil meaning pledge or hostage, used in medieval diplomacy to secure alliSaige#480 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Sage, meaning a wise person and the aromatic herb; both derive from Latin 'Daleyza#538 in the U.S.Modern invented feminine name of uncertain etymology, possibly a creative blend drawing on SpanAngel#546 in the U.S.Messenger; from Greek angelos, 'one who brings a message,' applied in Christian tradition to diDrew#706 in the U.S.Short form of Andrew, from Old Welsh Dryw meaning 'vision' or 'wise man'; or a diminutive of thAbby#731 in the U.S.Short form of Abigail, from the Hebrew Avigayil (אֲבִיגַיִל), meaning 'my father is joyful' or Ramona#733 in the U.S.Spanish feminine form of Ramon, which derives from Raimund, from Old High German Raginmund, comVeda#739 in the U.S.From Sanskrit veda (वेद), meaning 'knowledge,' 'wisdom,' or 'to know'; the Vedas are the most aJamie#858 in the U.S.Scottish and English pet form of James (or its feminine counterpart), from the Hebrew Yaakov meDeborah#864 in the U.S.From the Hebrew devorah meaning 'bee', specifically the honeybee, which was associated in ancieVada#886 in the U.S.Possibly a variant of the Germanic name Vada or Wade (meaning to go, ford); also connected to SAnais#892 in the U.S.Catalan and Occitan form of Anna, ultimately from Hebrew Hannah meaning grace or favor; the namLinda#902 in the U.S.Short form of Germanic names ending in -lind or -linda, from Old High German lind meaning soft,Evangelina#1187 in the U.S.Good news; bearer of good news; from Greek evangelion (eu: good + angelos: message, messenger) Blessing#1226 in the U.S.Divine favor or gift; from Old English bletsian (to bless), related to blood in early ritual usSonia#1307 in the U.S.Wisdom, wise oneLiya#1344 in the U.S.a variant of Leah (Hebrew, possibly meaning 'weary'); in Amharic/Ethiopian usage interpreted asSofie#1539 in the U.S.Wisdom, wise oneKeila#1551 in the U.S.Possibly from the biblical Hebrew place name Keilah; in modern usage often a coined variant of Fia#1738 in the U.S.WisdomSenna#1757 in the U.S.A nature/plant name from the senna shrub (Cassia), popularized in Dutch usage; sometimes connecSonya#1939 in the U.S.WisdomAudra#2003 in the U.S.Lithuanian feminine name meaning 'storm' (from the Lithuanian word for storm). In English usageCaeli#2081 in the U.S.modern usage, either from Latin 'caeli' ('of the sky/heavens') or as a respelling of Kayley/CayMinerva#2112 in the U.S.goddess of wisdom, arts, and warfarePrudence#2113 in the U.S.Prudence; good judgment, wisdom, foresight.Zofia#2172 in the U.S.WisdomRavyn#2639 in the U.S.the raven bird, symbol of wisdom and mysteryAaira#2645 in the U.S.From Arabic, meaning 'noble, honorable, respectable' (one worthy of respect); in Urdu usage alsWisdom#2819 in the U.S.From the Old English wisdom, meaning accumulated knowledge and good judgment; used as a given nRayven#2886 in the U.S.Stylized spelling of Raven, the large black corvid bird, symbolizing mystery, wisdom, and transSofiya#3165 in the U.S.wisdom, skill, knowledgeQuinley#3286 in the U.S.Modern coinage combining Irish 'Quinn' (from Ó Cuinn, descendant of Conn, meaning 'chief' or 'wAnasofia#3525 in the U.S.Fused compound of Ana ('grace', from Hebrew Channah) and Sofia ('wisdom', from Greek sophia)Jinora#3740 in the U.S.Fictional name coined for the animated series The Legend of Korra (2012); likely inspired by SaNiara#3820 in the U.S.Often given as 'one of high purpose', from Swahili/East African usage (linked to nia, 'purpose,Nuha#3888 in the U.S.From Arabic nuha, 'intelligence, wisdom, sound mind; intellect'Sonja#3966 in the U.S.WisdomZosia#4171 in the U.S.Polish pet form of Zofia (Sophia) — from Greek sophia, 'wisdom'Athenea#4184 in the U.S.Spanish/elaborated spelling of Athena — the Greek goddess of wisdom, war strategy, and crafts (Seneca#4343 in the U.S.From the Seneca nation — an Iroquoian people, 'the people of the standing/great stone'; also a Darah#4378 in the U.S.From Hebrew Dara, 'wisdom, pearl of wisdom' (a biblical name); also Persian 'wealthy/possessor'Sayge#4534 in the U.S.Spelling of Sage — from Latin sapius, 'wise', and the aromatic sage herbEvangelia#4915 in the U.S.From Greek evangelion, 'good news, the gospel' (eu, 'good', plus angelia, 'message/tidings') — Vedha#4976 in the U.S.From Sanskrit veda, 'knowledge; sacred wisdom' (the Vedas, the ancient scriptures of Hinduism);Veyda#5228 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Veda — from Sanskrit veda, 'knowledge, sacred wisdom' (the Vedas)Sofija#5378 in the U.S.A Slavic/Lithuanian/Baltic form of Sophia — from Greek sophia, 'wisdom'Athina#5426 in the U.S.The Modern Greek form of Athena — goddess of wisdom, war, and craft, and patron of Athens; the Bina#5434 in the U.S.From Hebrew binah, 'understanding, insight, wisdom, discernment'Cesia#5441 in the U.S.Spanish diminutive variant of Cecilia, ultimately from Latin caecus meaning blind, though populRisha#5521 in the U.S.Variously the Arabic risha, 'a feather, a plume', and a feminine echo of the Sanskrit rishi, 'aAbigael#5555 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Abigail — Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy' — King David's wise wifeJaanvi#5624 in the U.S.A spelling of Janhvi/Jahnavi — from Sanskrit, 'the river Ganges; a daughter of the sage Jahnu' Rainie#5672 in the U.S.Variously a spelling of Rainey (an English/Irish surname, 'wise; abundant') and a form of ReginSayani#5683 in the U.S.Wise, clever, grown-up; from the Hindi and Bengali word sayani/sayaaniSofi#5885 in the U.S.Pet form of Sofia/Sophie — Greek sophia, 'wisdom'Rawlings#6066 in the U.S.From an English surname, 'son of Rawlin' (a pet form of Ralph, 'counsel-wolf; wise wolf'); mostAlden#6125 in the U.S.From Old English Ealdwine, 'old friend; wise protector/friend'; predominantly a boys' name; herAtenea#6148 in the U.S.Spanish form of Athena — the Greek goddess of wisdom and war; etymology uncertain (pre-Greek)Kenzli#6227 in the U.S.A modern coinage blending Kenzie/Mackenzie with Kinsley and the -li ending, read as 'son of theManasvi#6250 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Manasvi, 'intelligent; wise; high-minded; full of good mind,' from 'manas' ('Ray#6274 in the U.S.From the word ray ('a beam of light'), and/or a short form of Rachel ('ewe') or Raymond ('wise Alima#6337 in the U.S.From Arabic alima, 'learned, wise, knowledgeable' (the feminine of Alim); also linked to 'a seaQuinlee#6495 in the U.S.A modern name joining Quinn ('descendant of Conn — chief, counsel, wisdom', Irish) with a -lee Zophia#6543 in the U.S.Polish/Z-spelling of Sophia — from Greek sophia, 'wisdom'Jurnie#6674 in the U.S.A spelling of Journey — from the English word journey (via the Old French journee, 'a day's traKashmir#6680 in the U.S.From the region Kashmir — variously linked to the sage Kashyapa ('Kashyapa's land') and to 'a lMedha#6739 in the U.S.From Sanskrit medha, 'intelligence, wisdom, intellect, mental power' (also a goddess of intellePrue#6764 in the U.S.A short form of Prudence — from the Latin prudentia, 'prudence; good judgment; foresight; cautiDauri#6768 in the U.S.A short modern coinage; sometimes linked by families to Dominican place-name usage, but as a giAreeba#6871 in the U.S.From the Arabic Ariba, 'wise; clever; intelligent; sharp-witted'Quinlynn#7064 in the U.S.A modern blend of Quinn ('descendant of Conn; chief; wisdom', Irish) and Lynn ('a lake; a waterRayann#7068 in the U.S.A compound name — Ray (variously a short form of Raymond, 'wise protector', and Rachel, 'a ewe'Akeelah#7146 in the U.S.-ee- spelling of Akila — from Arabic aqila, 'intelligent, wise, sensible; one who reasons'Janvi#7279 in the U.S.A form of Jahnavi — from Sanskrit, 'daughter of the sage Jahnu'; a name of the river-goddess GaRysa#7434 in the U.S.A short modern name; some link it to a Sanskrit sense of 'noble; sage-like,' others read it as
Boy Names
Bodhi#265 in the U.S.Awakening, enlightenment; the state of wisdom attained by a BuddhaColin#343 in the U.S.In Scottish Gaelic, Colin is a diminutive of Cailean (young dog, youth, or pup). In English usaSolomon#422 in the U.S.From Hebrew Shelomoh, derived from shalom meaning peace; the third King of Israel, renowned forSage#456 in the U.S.From the English word 'sage' meaning a wise person, and also the aromatic herb, both derived frQuinn#467 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Ó Cuinn, meaning 'descendant of Conn,' where Conn derives from the Old IDanny#628 in the U.S.Diminutive of Daniel, from the Hebrew Daniyyel (דָּנִיֵּאל), meaning 'God is my judge.' Daniel Kenzo#630 in the U.S.From Japanese, commonly written as 健三 (health/strength + three) or 賢三 (wise + three), or 健蔵. ThRaul#634 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Ralph/Raoul, from Old French Raoul, itself from Germanic Radulf Sam#647 in the U.S.Short form of Samuel, from Hebrew Shemu'el meaning heard by God or name of God, composed of sheMauricio#664 in the U.S.Spanish form of Maurice, from Latin Mauritius, from Maurus meaning a Moor or inhabitant of MaurBoden#769 in the U.S.Messenger or herald; from Old Norse bod meaning message or command, and the personal name Bodi Blaze#781 in the U.S.Flame or fire; from Old English blaese meaning fire or firebrand, or from the Latin name BlasiuAlfredo#820 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Alfred, from the Old English Aelfred, composed of aelf (elf, supernRayden#833 in the U.S.Modern phonetic spelling of Raiden or Rayden, combining the English ray (beam of light) with thAlfred#840 in the U.S.From Old English Aelfred, composed of aelf (elf, a being associated with supernatural wisdom inRamon#852 in the U.S.Spanish form of Raymond, from the Old High German Raginmund, composed of ragin (counsel, wise) Rey#908 in the U.S.From Spanish rey meaning king; also used as a variant of the English name Ray, itself a short fEitan#921 in the U.S.From Hebrew Eitan (also Ethan) meaning strong, firm, or enduring; a name used in the Old TestamCasper#924 in the U.S.From Persian Gaspar or Gushnasaph, meaning treasurer or keeper of the treasury; one of the tradAgastya#929 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Agastya, one of the Saptarishi (seven great sages) in Hindu tradition; possibly mKenji#944 in the U.S.Japanese name commonly written with kanji meaning strong and healthy or wise and second son, thAldo#960 in the U.S.Short form of Germanic names beginning with ald meaning old or noble, such as Aldous or Aldric,Rishi#1059 in the U.S.Sage; seer; poet-sage; from Sanskrit rishi (sage, seer, composer of Vedic hymns, one who has reRonnie#1067 in the U.S.Ruler's counsel; wise ruler; an English pet form of Ronald, from Old Norse Rögnvaldr (regin: coRamiro#1074 in the U.S.Wise judge; supreme judge; from Germanic Raginmar (ragin: counsel, power + mari: famous, renownAizen#1081 in the U.S.Love and wisdom; from Japanese ai (love) + zen (wisdom/meditation), popularized as a character Wisdom#1251 in the U.S.wisdom (good judgment, knowledge)Reginald#1284 in the U.S.Ruler's counsel; wise and powerful; from Germanic Raginald (ragin: counsel, power + wald: rulerKnowledge#1303 in the U.S.Learning; understanding; wisdom; from Middle English knowleche (understanding, comprehension)Elvis#1328 in the U.S.All wise; elf friend; from Old Norse Álvís (all-wise) or Elf + wise (elfin wisdom)Akiva#1466 in the U.S.An Aramaic form related to the Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), variously interpreted as "to protect/shelHakeem#1502 in the U.S.Wise man, judicious, learned physicianNestor#1535 in the U.S.from the Greek 'Nestor', associated with 'nostos' ('homecoming, return'); in Greek myth, the wiXyleek#1792 in the U.S.A modern, invented American name with no established traditional etymology; coined for its distKymani#1802 in the U.S.A modern name of Jamaican/African American usage, popularized by reggae artist Ky-Mani Marley; Atharva#2057 in the U.S.Priest, knower of sacred formulas; from Sanskrit atharvan, linked to the Atharvaveda and the saAkeem#2078 in the U.S.Wise, judicious (variant of Hakeem)Ayven#2112 in the U.S.modern invented name blending the sounds of Aiden and Evan, first recorded in U.S. usage aroundLuqman#2136 in the U.S.name of the Quranic sage Luqman, associated with wisdomKavi#2244 in the U.S.Wise man, sage, poetSaige#2354 in the U.S.wise one, sage herbWali#2448 in the U.S.Guardian, protector, friend; in Islamic usage a wali is a protector and, as wali Allah, a 'frieConley#2521 in the U.S.wise, brave chiefRaife#2562 in the U.S.Variant of Ralph/Rafe, from Old Norse Ráðúlfr composed of ráð ('counsel,' 'advice') and úlfr ('Coda#2650 in the U.S.Musical conclusion; tail; from Italian coda (tail, the concluding passage of a musical compositDara#2686 in the U.S.From Persian Dara, 'wealthy, possessor, king' (as Darius); also Hebrew Dara, a wise man, and IrHakim#2777 in the U.S.Wise; physician; ruler; from Arabic hakim (wise, physician, one who judges — Al-Hakim: The All-Kodah#2863 in the U.S.H-spelling of Koda — from Dakota/Lakota Sioux 'kola', 'friend, ally' — also echoing musical 'coSahib#2980 in the U.S.Companion, friend; later 'master, lord' — Arabic by origin, exalted in Sikh usage where Sahib hWitt#2986 in the U.S.From the surname Witt — linked to 'wit' (wisdom, cleverness) and to a form of 'white, fair'; anVedh#3120 in the U.S.Knowledge or sacred wisdom; a variant or short form related to Veda, from Sanskrit veda meaningEdan#3262 in the U.S.From Irish Gaelic Aodhan (from aodh, fire) or a variant of Hebrew Eden (delight, pleasure); theRasheed#3294 in the U.S.From Arabic rashid, 'rightly guided, wise, mature' — one of the 99 names of GodJah#3340 in the U.S.A short form of Yahweh, the name of God; from Hebrew Yah, central to Rastafari usageRainier#3362 in the U.S.From Germanic Raginhari — ragin, 'advice, counsel', plus hari, 'army' — 'wise army, counsel-warHuzaifa#3469 in the U.S.Forbearing, patient, restrained; associated with wisdom and self-controlAgasthya#3515 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Agastya — a great Vedic sage; the name is linked to 'one who humbled the mountainAhnaf#3516 in the U.S.Upright, righteous, true monotheist; from Arabic hanif/ahnaf — also borne by a celebrated earlyRishiv#3736 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage blending Rishi — Sanskrit 'sage, seer' — with Shiv, the god Shiva's nameIrfan#3797 in the U.S.From Arabic irfan, 'knowledge, wisdom, awareness; deep spiritual insight, gnosis'Reymundo#3828 in the U.S.Spanish form of Raymond — Germanic ragin, 'counsel', plus mund, 'protection' — 'wise protector'Ilay#3982 in the U.S.From Hebrew Ilay/Ilai, 'highest, supreme; elevated' (linked to the root for 'up, toward'); a TaKavish#3998 in the U.S.From Sanskrit kavish, 'a poet; a king of poets; a wise, learned one' (from kavi, 'a poet, a seeAldair#4053 in the U.S.Brazilian given name most plausibly formed from Germanic Aldo — 'old, wise, noble' — with the -Ashar#4058 in the U.S.From Arabic — variously 'wise, intelligent' or linked to a root for 'good tidings/perception'; Rainn#4112 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Rain — the English word for rainfall — also echoing Rayner, 'wise army/couFavian#4169 in the U.S.Variant of Fabian — from Roman Fabius, traditionally 'bean grower' — with medieval name-lists aHillel#4178 in the U.S.Praise; from the Hebrew root h-l-l, the same root as hallelujah; the name of Judaism's great saJesper#4187 in the U.S.Scandinavian/Danish form of Jasper/Casper — from Persian, 'treasurer; bringer of treasure' (oneLohan#4330 in the U.S.From Chinese luohan/lohan, 'an arhat; an enlightened Buddhist sage'; also an Irish surname (O'LMd#4338 in the U.S.In South Asian usage, 'Md' is the standard written abbreviation of Muhammad — Arabic, 'praisewoRamone#4354 in the U.S.A spelling of Ramon — the Spanish form of Raymond, from the Germanic ragin, 'counsel; advice', Kaysan#4474 in the U.S.From Arabic Kaysan, 'wise, discerning, intelligent; clever'Reiner#4504 in the U.S.From Germanic Raginhari — ragin, 'counsel, advice', plus hari, 'army' — 'wise warrior, counsel Noha#4659 in the U.S.From Arabic nuha/noha, 'wisdom, intelligence, the intellect, sound judgment'; here for boys; usAthen#4722 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Athens/Athena (the goddess of wisdom and the Greek city); etymology of tRaymon#4825 in the U.S.A -on spelling of Raymond — from Germanic Raginmund, 'wise/counsel-protection; the wise protectRayner#4826 in the U.S.From Germanic Raginhari — ragin, 'counsel, advice', plus hari, 'army' — 'counsel-warrior, wise Samwise#5011 in the U.S.From Old English Samwis, 'half-wise; simple, plain' — the loyal hobbit Samwise Gamgee in The LoSanjay#5012 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Sanjaya, 'triumphant, completely victorious' — the wise charioteer-narrator of thSouleymane#5020 in the U.S.West African (Francophone) form of Suleiman/Solomon — from Hebrew Shlomo, 'peace' — the wise kiAriv#5051 in the U.S.Modern Indian name, often glossed 'king of wisdom' or linked to Tamil arivu, 'knowledge'; attesXian#5195 in the U.S.Variously a short form of Christian ('a follower of Christ') and a name echoing the Chinese XiaAldrick#5232 in the U.S.-ck spelling of Aldric/Aldrich — from Germanic ald, 'old, wise', plus ric, 'ruler' — 'old/wise Quin#5344 in the U.S.Single-n spelling of Quinn — from Irish O'Cuinn, 'descendant of Conn' (Conn meaning 'chief' or Akil#5405 in the U.S.Intelligent, wise, one who reasons carefullyAldric#5406 in the U.S.From Germanic ald, 'old, wise', plus ric, 'ruler' — 'wise old ruler'; a Frankish saint's nameDevarsh#5444 in the U.S.From Sanskrit deva, 'a god; divine', plus rishi/arsha, 'a sage; a seer'; 'a divine sage; a sageRayvon#5558 in the U.S.A modern blend joining Ray (a short form of Raymond, 'wise protector') with the -von ending; noSoloman#5576 in the U.S.-a- spelling of Solomon — from Hebrew Shlomo, 'peace, peaceful' — the wise kingKairon#5717 in the U.S.A modern given name blending the Kai- element with a -ron ending (echoing the Greek Chiron, theKaveer#5723 in the U.S.From Sanskrit kavi, 'a poet, a sage, a wise/gifted one', with a -veer ('hero') flavor; 'a poet-Rashed#5785 in the U.S.A spelling of Rashid — from Arabic rashid, 'rightly guided; wise, of sound judgment; mature'Khyzir#6013 in the U.S.A spelling of Khidr/Khizr — from Arabic, 'the green one' (al-Khidr, the immortal green sage/proMenelik#6047 in the U.S.From Ethiopian (Ge'ez/Amharic) tradition — Menelik, taken as 'son of the wise / what will he brSheikh#6093 in the U.S.From Arabic shaykh, 'an elder, a chief; a respected leader, a learned/wise man'Codah#6192 in the U.S.Variously a spelling of Cody ('a helpful/friendly one; a descendant of Cuidightheach', Irish) aEnki#6223 in the U.S.From the Sumerian, 'lord of the earth' (en, 'lord', + ki, 'earth') — the god of water, wisdom aKei#6284 in the U.S.From Japanese kei — 'blessing, fortunate; wise; respect' (meaning depends on kanji)Usmon#6423 in the U.S.The Uzbek/Central Asian form of Uthman/Osman — from Arabic, 'a baby bustard (a swift bird); a wAlvis#6466 in the U.S.From Old Norse Alviss, 'all-wise; very wise' (al, 'all', plus viss, 'wise') — the name of a wisDheeran#6548 in the U.S.From Tamil/Sanskrit dheeran, 'brave; courageous; a hero; one who is steadfast' (from dhira, 'wiIktan#6596 in the U.S.From Maya Itzamna/Itzam-related roots — often glossed 'a wise one; a sage'; the gloss varies; aKhizar#6652 in the U.S.From Arabic Khidr/Khizar, 'green; the green one' — a revered wise and immortal figure of IslamiRaef#6717 in the U.S.Variously from the Arabic Ra'uf/Raef, 'merciful; kind; compassionate', and a spelling of Rafe (Savio#6740 in the U.S.From Italian savio, 'wise; learned; sensible' (from Latin sapidus, 'wise; having taste')Zoe#6802 in the U.S.From Greek zoe, 'life' (classically a girls' name); rare for boys, associated with Haitian-AmerCharvik#6879 in the U.S.Modern Sanskrit-style name, often glossed 'intelligent, wise; one who reasons' (echoing CharvakReo#7102 in the U.S.From Maori reo, 'a voice, a language'; also Japanese (variously 'truth/wisdom', 'dragon', plus Senan#7118 in the U.S.From the Irish Senán (Seanán), 'little old one; little wise one' (from sen, 'old; wise') — a saRasheem#7137 in the U.S.A modern coined name, echoing Raheem ('merciful') and Rasheed ('rightly guided; wise'); routes Raynor#7563 in the U.S.From the Germanic/Norse Ragnar/Rayner — from ragin, 'counsel, advice; judgment', plus hari, 'arRone#7572 in the U.S.A short, modern name near the Hebrew Ron ('song; joy') and the French river Rhône. By the Ron rSanmay#7586 in the U.S.A modern Sanskrit name, read as 'wise; full of good sense; sensible and considerate.' ThoughtfuSuliman#7614 in the U.S.Spelling of Suleiman/Sulayman — the Arabic Solomon, from Hebrew Shlomo, 'peace' — the wise propAgustya#7692 in the U.S.A spelling of Agastya — a revered Vedic sage; also the star Canopus (Agastya); we note the sageAreeb#7716 in the U.S.From Arabic arib, 'clever, intelligent, skillful, wise'