Two-Syllable Baby Names
26078 baby names with two syllables — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.
Baby names that have two syllables, most-popular first — useful when you want the rhythm to fit a longer or shorter surname.
Girl Names
Ara#3116 in the U.S.Brings rain in Arabic; also a legendary Armenian king's name meaning eagle, king, or the shinin▶Asya#3118 in the U.S.Sunrise or the east, from Turkish and Hebrew Asia; also a Russian diminutive of Anastasia meani▶Brea#3120 in the U.S.Hill or high place; from Irish Gaelic bri or brí meaning hill, high place, or noble — a variant▶Connie#3121 in the U.S.Steadfast or constant; a diminutive of Constance or Cornelia, from Latin constans meaning stead▶Deysi#3122 in the U.S.Phonetic Spanish spelling of Daisy, itself from Old English 'dæges ēage' meaning 'day's eye,' r▶Gwenyth#3125 in the U.S.Welsh variant spelling of Gwyneth, from the Welsh region name Gwynedd and the element 'gwyn' me▶Jaylen#3127 in the U.S.Modern American coinage, likely a blend of the letter-name Jay with the popular suffix -len or ▶Jensen#3128 in the U.S.Danish and Scandinavian patronymic surname meaning 'son of Jens,' where Jens is the Danish/Norw▶Albie#3129 in the U.S.A friendly short form of Albert ('noble; bright') or of Alba ('dawn; white'), used here on its ▶Juni#3129 in the U.S.Scandinavian and German form of June, from Latin Junius meaning 'of the gens Junia' or associat▶Karson#3132 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Carson, an English and Scottish surname meaning 'son of Carr,' where Carr i▶Kirsten#3134 in the U.S.Scandinavian (Danish and Norwegian) form of Christina, from Latin Christianus meaning 'follower▶Lennie#3137 in the U.S.Diminutive of Leonard or Lena/Helena. Through Leonard: from Old German 'leon' (lion) and 'hard'▶Lizzy#3139 in the U.S.Diminutive of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'my God is abundan▶Maida#3142 in the U.S.From Middle English 'maid/maiden' meaning 'young woman, girl, or virgin.' Also possibly from Ar▶Helvi#3144 in the U.S.Helvi is a Finnish feminine name. Its meaning is debated; it is sometimes connected to an older▶Marcie#3144 in the U.S.Diminutive of Marcia, the feminine form of Marcus/Martius, from the Roman god Mars; meaning 'de▶Mason#3145 in the U.S.Occupational surname from Old French 'masson' and Medieval Latin 'macio,' meaning 'a stonecutte▶Nika#3149 in the U.S.Derived from the Greek 'nikē', meaning 'victory'; used as a stand-alone name across Slavic Euro▶Novi#3150 in the U.S.From Latin 'novus', meaning 'new'; used as a modern feminine name emphasising fresh starts and ▶Posie#3151 in the U.S.As a diminutive of Josephine, it carries the Hebrew meaning 'God will add'. As a standalone nam▶Ader#3156 in the U.S.Ader is a rare name from around the turn of the twentieth century whose origin is unclear. The ▶Tanner#3158 in the U.S.From Old English 'tannere', an occupational name for a leather tanner; transferred as a surname▶Tommie#3159 in the U.S.Feminine diminutive of Thomas, from Aramaic 'toma', meaning 'twin'; carried into English via Gr▶Arlayne#3162 in the U.S.Arlayne is an ornamented spelling of Arlene, whose origin is genuinely uncertain. It may be a s▶Astra#3167 in the U.S.From Latin and Greek 'astra', the plural of 'astrum/astron', meaning 'star'. Used as a feminine▶Baileigh#3169 in the U.S.Creative variant of Bailey, from Old French 'baillif' (steward, administrator) or Old English '▶Milette#3169 in the U.S.Milette is a dainty girl's name using the French diminutive suffix -ette, 'little,' likely buil▶Cambri#3171 in the U.S.Derived from Cambria, the Latinised name for Wales, itself from Brittonic 'Cymru' meaning 'comp▶Danni#3173 in the U.S.Short form of Daniela or Danielle, from Hebrew Daniel meaning 'God is my judge'▶Shurla#3173 in the U.S.Shurla is a coined mid-century girl's name close in sound to Shirley and Sherla. It has no docu▶Darby#3174 in the U.S.From the English place name Derby, derived from Old Norse dyr (deer) and byr (settlement or vil▶Ellee#3177 in the U.S.Creative spelling of Ellie, a diminutive of Eleanor (bright, shining) or Elizabeth (my God is a▶Haizlee#3182 in the U.S.Creative phonetic spelling of Hazel + Lee, combining Old English haesel (hazel tree) with leah ▶Hayat#3183 in the U.S.From Arabic hayāt (حياة) meaning 'life,' used as a given name across Arabic-speaking and Muslim▶Hayven#3184 in the U.S.Creative spelling of Haven, from Old English haefen meaning 'harbor, refuge, safe place'▶Claudell#3185 in the U.S.Claudell joins the classic Claude to a fashionable -ell ending. Claude descends from the Roman ▶Jaci#3185 in the U.S.From Tupi-Guaraní jaci meaning 'moon'; also functions as a short form of Jacinda (Greek: hyacin▶Jasper#3186 in the U.S.From Persian Kaspar, meaning 'treasurer' or 'master of the treasure house,' also associated wit▶Jesslyn#3187 in the U.S.Modern blend of Jessica (from Hebrew Yiskah meaning 'God beholds') and Lyn (Old English: lake, ▶Kaely#3188 in the U.S.Creative spelling of Kaylee/Kayleigh, from Irish Gaelic caol meaning 'slender, narrow, graceful▶Kassie#3189 in the U.S.Short form of Kassandra/Cassandra, from Greek possibly meaning 'she who entangles men' or 'shin▶Kensleigh#3191 in the U.S.Creative spelling of Kensley, from Old English cyning (king) + leah (clearing, meadow), meaning▶Kodie#3192 in the U.S.Feminine creative spelling of Cody, from Irish surname Ó Cuidighthigh, meaning 'descendant of C▶Lorna#3194 in the U.S.Invented by author R.D. Blackmore for his 1869 novel Lorna Doone, likely derived from Lorne, a ▶Maha#3195 in the U.S.From Arabic maha (مها) meaning 'oryx' or 'large beautiful eyes,' the oryx being admired for its▶Nura#3200 in the U.S.From Arabic Nura or Noura, derived from the root nur (نور), meaning 'light' or 'radiance'; a fe▶Paxton#3201 in the U.S.From an Old English surname and place name, from Pæcc's tun (settlement, town); sometimes also ▶Rian#3202 in the U.S.Irish form of Ryan, from Old Irish Rían, derived from the root rí (king) with a diminutive suff▶Riva#3203 in the U.S.From Hebrew Riva, a diminutive of Rivka (Rebecca), meaning 'one who has joined' or 'to bind'; a▶Roxy#3204 in the U.S.Short form of Roxana or Roxanne, from Persian Roshanak or Ruxshana, meaning 'dawn', 'bright', o▶Rylei#3205 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Riley, from Old English Ryge-leah meaning 'rye clearing' or 'rye meadow'; a▶Sanvi#3206 in the U.S.From Sanskrit, meaning 'goddess Lakshmi', 'one who is followed by knowledge', or 'fortunate'; a▶Tenzin#3207 in the U.S.From Tibetan bstan-dzin, meaning 'holder of the teachings' or 'upholder of the Dharma (Buddhist▶Zoha#3210 in the U.S.From Arabic Zuha or Zoha (ضحى / زُهَى), meaning 'morning light', 'brilliance of the sun', or 'f▶Barbie#3220 in the U.S.Diminutive of Barbara, from Greek Barbaros meaning 'foreign' or 'strange'; Latin Barbara, meani▶Brandy#3221 in the U.S.From Dutch brandewijn meaning 'burnt wine' (the distilled spirit), used as a given name since t▶Cami#3222 in the U.S.Young ceremonial attendant; pet form of Camila and Camille, from Latin Camillus▶Colby#3225 in the U.S.From Koli's farm or settlement; an English place name and surname of Old Norse origin▶Cristel#3226 in the U.S.German pet form of Christiane, meaning 'follower of Christ'▶Devi#3227 in the U.S.Goddess; the Sanskrit title of the supreme Mother Goddess in Hinduism▶Dillon#3228 in the U.S.Irish surname from the Norman given name Dillon, possibly from de Leon, 'of the lion'▶Eymi#3230 in the U.S.Beloved; a phonetic spelling of Amy, from Old French amee and Latin amata▶Freja#3231 in the U.S.Lady, noblewoman; from Freyja, the Norse goddess of love, beauty, and war▶Ixchel#3232 in the U.S.Often glossed 'rainbow lady' or 'lady rainbow'; the Maya goddess of the moon, fertility, midwif▶Beda#3234 in the U.S.Beda is a short feminine name found in Scandinavian and German records. Its origin is uncertain▶Joanie#3235 in the U.S.God is gracious; affectionate pet form of Joan, from Hebrew Yochanan▶Jodi#3236 in the U.S.Pet form of Judith, from Hebrew Yehudit, 'woman of Judea; Jewish woman', often glossed 'praised▶Kayley#3238 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Ó Caollaidhe, from caol, 'slender'▶Kelsi#3240 in the U.S.From the Old English surname and place name Kelsey, often derived from Cenel's island▶Kenslee#3241 in the U.S.Modern American coinage blending the Ken-/Kins- sound of Kinsley and Kennedy with the -lee endi▶Maisley#3246 in the U.S.Modern American blend of Maisie — a Scottish pet form of Margaret, 'pearl' — and Paisley▶Melrose#3248 in the U.S.From the Scottish town of Melrose, from Brythonic words usually read as 'bare moor' or 'bare pr▶Mylie#3249 in the U.S.Variant of Miley, popularized by Miley Cyrus, whose childhood nickname Smiley became Miley▶Enis#3250 in the U.S.Enis's exact source is unclear; it may trim Agnes, the Greek hagnos name meaning pure or chaste▶Poppi#3251 in the U.S.The poppy flower; from Old English popæg, ultimately from Latin papaver▶Rachelle#3252 in the U.S.Ewe, female sheep; an elaborated French-style form of Rachel, from Hebrew Rachel▶Raena#3253 in the U.S.Queen; variant of Raina/Rayna, the Bulgarian form linked to Latin regina▶Royale#3255 in the U.S.Royal; from French royale, ultimately from Latin regalis, 'of the king'▶Taylynn#3258 in the U.S.Modern American blend of Tay- — from Taylor, 'cutter of cloth' — with the -lynn ending, from We▶Wilder#3259 in the U.S.Wild one, untamed; from an English and German surname for a wild or unruly person▶Perette#3260 in the U.S.Perette is a French feminine pet form of Pierre, the French Peter, from the Greek 'petros' mean▶Anja#3266 in the U.S.Grace; a German and Scandinavian spelling of Russian Anya, the pet form of Anna, from Hebrew Ch▶Auri#3270 in the U.S.Golden; associated with Latin aurum, 'gold', and used as a short form of Aurora and Aurelia▶Brenley#3274 in the U.S.Modern American blend of Bren- — from Irish names like Brenna and Brennan, linked to 'raven' or▶Brilynn#3275 in the U.S.Modern American blend of Bri — the pet form of Brianna, feminine of Brian, often glossed 'noble▶Bruchy#3276 in the U.S.Blessing; Yiddish diminutive of Brucha (Bracha), from Hebrew berakhah, 'blessing'▶Bryelle#3277 in the U.S.Modern American blend of Bry- — from Bryanna or Brielle — with the French feminine -elle ending▶Cailyn#3278 in the U.S.Modern blend of Kay — from Katherine, 'pure' — and -lyn, from Welsh llyn, 'lake'▶Darya#3280 in the U.S.Sea, large river; from the Persian word darya▶
Boy Names
Jakub#3114 in the U.S.Polish and Czech form of Jacob/James, from Hebrew Yaakov, meaning one who supplants or holds by▶Kayvon#3117 in the U.S.From Persian Kayvan (also Keivan), the Persian name for the planet Saturn, also interpreted as ▶Kerem#3118 in the U.S.From Turkish kerem meaning generosity, nobility, kindness, also connected to Hebrew kerem (vine▶Kiernan#3119 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Ciarnaigh, meaning 'descendant of Ciarán,' from Gaelic c▶Kirin#3120 in the U.S.From the Japanese/Chinese qílín (麒麟), a mythical chimeric creature symbolizing good luck, prosp▶Lazer#3122 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Elazar or Eleazar, from Hebrew El'azar meaning 'God has helped'▶Loukas#3124 in the U.S.Greek form of Lucas/Luke, from Latin Lucanus ('man from Lucania') or associated with Latin lux ▶Muad#3126 in the U.S.From Arabic mu'adh or mu'ādh, related to the root 'adha meaning 'to protect' or 'to keep safe,'▶Muaz#3127 in the U.S.Arabic name from the root 'awdha ('to protect,' 'to seek refuge'), meaning 'one who is protecte▶Nino#3129 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish short form of Giovanni/Antonino ('God is gracious' / 'priceless'), also a G▶Oaklan#3130 in the U.S.Variant of Oakland, from Old English ac ('oak') and land ('land'), meaning 'land of oak trees'▶Omri#3132 in the U.S.From Hebrew Omri (עָמְרִי), possibly meaning 'my sheaf' (from omer, a unit of grain) or 'servan▶Pascual#3134 in the U.S.Spanish form of Paschalis, from Latin Pascha ('Easter,' 'Passover'), from Aramaic paskha and He▶Reza#3138 in the U.S.From Arabic riḍā (رضا), meaning 'contentment,' 'satisfaction,' or 'divine approval'; widely use▶Rivaan#3139 in the U.S.Indian name from Sanskrit, possibly meaning 'sun's ray,' 'the sun,' or 'rising one'; used prima▶Talan#3140 in the U.S.Variant of Talon, from Old French talon ('heel,' 'claw of a bird'), used as a given name evokin▶Tilden#3141 in the U.S.From Old English, a surname derived from a place name meaning 'fertile valley' or 'tilled dene ▶Wayland#3143 in the U.S.From Old English Weland, name of the legendary divine smith, possibly from Proto-Germanic *Wīla▶Xaire#3144 in the U.S.Modern American invented name, likely a creative respelling influenced by Xavier, which derives▶Zidan#3148 in the U.S.Arabic name from the root z-y-d (to increase, to grow), meaning 'growth', 'increase', or 'abund▶Adel#3150 in the U.S.Arabic name meaning 'just' or 'fair', from the root adl (justice); also functions as a short fo▶Adil#3151 in the U.S.Arabic name from the root a-d-l (to be just, to act fairly), meaning 'just', 'righteous', or 'e▶Amai#3153 in the U.S.In Japanese, amai (甘い) means 'sweet' or 'gentle'. As an African name (particularly Shona/Zimbab▶Ammon#3154 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Ammon, name of the son of Lot in the Bible and founder of the Ammonite people; ▶Atom#3157 in the U.S.From Greek atomos meaning 'indivisible', from a- (not) + tomos (cut), referring to the smallest▶Avrum#3158 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Avraham (Abraham), from Hebrew Avraham meaning 'father of multitudes' or 'fathe▶Medgar#3158 in the U.S.Medgar is an uncommon American given name whose etymology is not clearly documented. It is inse▶Charly#3160 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Charlie, diminutive of Charles, from Old High German Karl meaning 'free man▶Courtland#3161 in the U.S.English surname and given name, from Old French cort (court, enclosed yard) and Old English lan▶Courtney#3162 in the U.S.From the Norman French surname de Courtenay, meaning 'from Courtenay' (a place in Loiret, Franc▶Diesel#3163 in the U.S.Modern word name taken from the diesel engine, itself named after German engineer Rudolf Diesel▶Ember#3168 in the U.S.From Old English aemyrge or Old Norse eimyrja meaning 'embers' — the glowing, smoldering pieces▶Essa#3169 in the U.S.God is salvation; Arabic equivalent of the name Jesus or Joshua, derived from Hebrew Yeshua▶Honest#3170 in the U.S.Truthful, fair-dealing, free from deceit; virtue name from Latin honestus meaning honourable▶Iram#3172 in the U.S.Lofty garden paradise; name of a legendary city of pillars (Iram of the Pillars) mentioned in t▶Jahmyr#3173 in the U.S.Modern American coinage, likely a phonetic variant of Jamir/Jameer; possibly related to Arabic ▶Jaxsyn#3175 in the U.S.Son of Jack; Jack derives from John, which comes from Hebrew Yohanan meaning 'God has been grac▶Jeison#3176 in the U.S.Spanish phonetic spelling of Jason, from Greek Iason derived from 'iasthai' meaning 'to heal'▶Jj#3178 in the U.S.Initials-as-name; typically abbreviates a repeated J name such as James Junior or John James; n▶Jostin#3179 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Justin, from Latin Justinus meaning 'just, righteous, upright'▶Kadin#3181 in the U.S.Friend or companion; from Arabic Qadin; also used in Turkish contexts meaning fighter or warrio▶Kailen#3182 in the U.S.Variant of Caelan/Kaylen from Irish caol meaning 'slender, narrow, thin'▶Kiyaan#3183 in the U.S.Persian/Sanskrit name meaning 'king,' 'ancient,' or 'full of life'; also used in Arabic context▶Rannie#3183 in the U.S.Rannie is best read as a diminutive of Randall or Randolph, both from a Germanic name joining r▶Lawton#3184 in the U.S.From the Old English hlāw (hill, burial mound) and tun (settlement, enclosure), meaning 'settle▶Maleek#3185 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Malik, from Arabic malik (مَلِك) meaning 'king, sovereign, master'▶Muhsin#3188 in the U.S.One who does good, who is charitable and benevolent; from Arabic ahsana (to do well, to be good▶Opie#3191 in the U.S.Short form or nickname derived from Old English name Osbert or Oswald, or used independently; a▶Rafi#3194 in the U.S.Exalted, high, elevated in status▶Rehan#3195 in the U.S.Sweet basil; fragrant herb, something beloved and pleasing▶Royale#3196 in the U.S.Kingly, royal, befitting a king▶Shraga#3197 in the U.S.Lamp, candle; one who brings light▶Unknown#3199 in the U.S.Not known or identified; an administrative placeholder used as a given name▶Vidal#3200 in the U.S.Life, full of life and vitality▶Viyan#3201 in the U.S.Love, affection, deep emotional warmth▶Walden#3202 in the U.S.Wooded valley; one who dwells near the forested valley▶Yunis#3203 in the U.S.Arabic form of Jonah (Yunus); dove, symbolizing peace and God's mercy▶Zaedyn#3204 in the U.S.Modern phonetic variant of Zayden/Zaiden; related to the Arabic root zada meaning to grow or in▶Zyhir#3205 in the U.S.Variant of Zahir; bright, radiant, shining, evident▶Aahan#3206 in the U.S.Dawn, morning; the first light of day▶Adams#3207 in the U.S.Son of Adam; from the Hebrew adam meaning man formed from the earth▶Akil#3208 in the U.S.Intelligent, wise, one who reasons carefully▶Alain#3209 in the U.S.French form of Alan; from Breton Celtic, possibly meaning little rock or handsome▶Ludger#3209 in the U.S.Ludger comes from the Old Germanic name Liudger, joining liut, 'people,' to ger, 'spear,' for a▶Wilmont#3210 in the U.S.Wilmont is a variant of Wilmot, a medieval diminutive of William that became a surname. William▶Avin#3213 in the U.S.Water spring, flowing water source; fresh running water▶Bauer#3214 in the U.S.Farmer, peasant; a person who cultivates the land▶Bogdan#3215 in the U.S.Gift of God; given by God▶Ordean#3216 in the U.S.Ordean reads as a Scandinavian-American coinage of the sort that clustered among Norwegian and ▶Bruin#3217 in the U.S.Brown; the bear; a bear's name from medieval European beast fables▶Ignatz#3219 in the U.S.Ignatz is the German and Yiddish form of Ignatius, a Latin name of uncertain deeper origin that▶Clancy#3220 in the U.S.From Irish Mac Fhlannchaidh, 'son of Flannchadh', a name built on flann, 'red, ruddy', usually ▶Cutter#3221 in the U.S.Occupational surname for a cutter of cloth, stone, or gems; also the name of a fast single-mast▶Dani#3222 in the U.S.Short form of Daniel, Hebrew for 'God is my judge', used as a standalone boys' name in Spain, I▶Desi#3223 in the U.S.Short form of Desiderio, from Latin desiderium, 'longing, desire' — a longed-for child▶Einar#3226 in the U.S.One warrior, lone fighter; from Old Norse einn, 'one, alone', and herr, 'army, warrior' — relat▶Elie#3228 in the U.S.French form of Elijah, Hebrew for 'my God is Yahweh'▶Ewen#3229 in the U.S.Scottish form of Gaelic Eógan, usually read as 'born of the yew tree'; related to Ewan and Eogh▶Gershon#3232 in the U.S.Sojourner, stranger there; the name of Levi's firstborn son, ancestor of the Gershonite Levites▶Hari#3233 in the U.S.Tawny, golden-brown, bay-colored; an epithet and beloved name of the god Vishnu and of Krishna▶Jahan#3235 in the U.S.World, universe; from Persian jahan, famous from the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, 'King of the Wo▶Japheth#3236 in the U.S.May he expand, enlarged; one of Noah's three sons, traditional ancestor of distant nations▶Jaylan#3237 in the U.S.Variant of Jaylen/Jalen, the modern American blend of Jay with the -len ending, popularized by ▶Jaythan#3238 in the U.S.Modern American blend of Jay with -than, borrowed from Nathan and Jonathan, 'gift of God'▶Kenzai#3240 in the U.S.Modern American coinage joining Ken- — from Kenzo, Kenji, and the Mackenzie family — with the -▶Khylen#3241 in the U.S.Variant of Kylan/Kylen, a modern blend of Ky — from Kyle, 'narrow strait' — with the -lan endin▶Luccas#3243 in the U.S.Double-c spelling of Lucas, from Greek Loukas, 'man from Lucania', long associated with Latin l▶Macen#3244 in the U.S.Variant of Mason, the occupational surname for a worker in stone▶Maddex#3245 in the U.S.Variant of Maddox, from Welsh Madog — a name usually read as 'fortunate, good'▶Maven#3246 in the U.S.Expert, connoisseur; from Yiddish meyvn, from Hebrew mevin, 'one who understands'▶Rebel#3252 in the U.S.One who resists authority; from Latin rebellis, 'making war again', used as a defiant word name▶Remmy#3253 in the U.S.Variant of Remy, from Latin Remigius, traditionally derived from remex, 'oarsman'▶Santo#3254 in the U.S.Saint, holy; from Latin sanctus, used as a given name in Italian and Spanish▶Stuart#3255 in the U.S.Steward, household guardian; from Old English stigweard, the occupational name that became Scot▶Sylis#3257 in the U.S.Modern y-spelling of Silas, linked to Latin Silvanus, 'of the forest', or to Aramaic Sheila, 'a▶Timber#3258 in the U.S.Wood prepared for building; from Old English timber, 'building material, structure' — a rugged ▶Cleland#3262 in the U.S.Cleland is a Scottish surname pressed into use as a first name. It comes from the lands of Clel▶Ziyad#3262 in the U.S.Growth, increase, abundance; from the Arabic root z-y-d, 'to increase'▶Ziyon#3263 in the U.S.Variant of Zion, the hill of Jerusalem that became shorthand for the holy city and the promised▶Adi#3264 in the U.S.Jewel, ornament; a modern Hebrew name for both sexes▶Arik#3266 in the U.S.Israeli pet form of Ariel, 'lion of God'▶Arlow#3267 in the U.S.Variant of Arlo, a name of debated origin — likely from Edmund Spenser's poetic place name Arlo▶Cainan#3270 in the U.S.Form of Kenan, a patriarch in the genealogies of Genesis and Luke; traditionally glossed 'posse▶Carlisle#3271 in the U.S.From the city of Carlisle, from Brythonic Caer Luel — 'fort of Luguvalos', a name honoring the ▶Corban#3273 in the U.S.Offering dedicated to God; from Hebrew korban, a temple-offering term quoted in the Gospel of M▶Creedence#3274 in the U.S.Variant of credence, 'belief, trust', from Latin credere, 'to believe' — in the spelling of Cre▶Daquan#3275 in the U.S.Modern American coinage joining the Da- prefix to -quan, an ending drawn into African American ▶Darey#3276 in the U.S.Most plausibly from Yoruba Dare — short for names like Oladare, 'the crown does justice' / 'cro▶Denym#3278 in the U.S.Stylized spelling of Denim, the workwear fabric named from French serge de Nîmes, 'serge of Nîm▶Ehsan#3279 in the U.S.Benevolence, doing what is beautiful and good; from Arabic ihsan, a core spiritual concept, bel▶