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
Symone#4179 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Simone — French feminine of Simon, Hebrew shim'on, 'he has heard; one who listens▶Zoelle#4183 in the U.S.Blend of Zoe — Greek zoe, 'life' — with the -elle ending; construction modern▶Aaryn#4184 in the U.S.Feminine -yn spelling linked to Aaron ('high, exalted') and Erin ('Ireland'); routes layered▶Aylla#4192 in the U.S.Double-l spelling of Ayla — Turkish 'moonlight, halo around the moon'▶Bindi#4193 in the U.S.From Hindi bindi, the auspicious forehead dot — also an Australian Aboriginal word ('little gir▶Bintou#4194 in the U.S.From West African (Mandinka/Wolof) Bintou/Binta, linked to Arabic bint, 'daughter'▶Brenlee#4196 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Bren- opening (Brennan/Brenna lines) to the -lee ending; no single fix▶Brianne#4197 in the U.S.Feminine of Brian — Celtic/Irish, likely 'high, noble' or 'strong, virtuous'▶Callyn#4198 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Cal- opening (Callan/caol, 'slender') to the -lyn ending; no single fi▶Carsen#4199 in the U.S.-en spelling of Carson — a Scottish/Irish surname, possibly 'son of the marsh-dweller' or from ▶Caydence#4200 in the U.S.Cay- spelling of Cadence — from Latin cadentia, 'a falling; rhythm, flow'▶Crimson#4203 in the U.S.From the English word crimson, a deep red — ultimately from Arabic qirmiz, the kermes insect dy▶Daleth#4204 in the U.S.From Hebrew daleth, 'door' — the fourth letter of the Hebrew alphabet▶Darlyn#4205 in the U.S.Modern name from 'darling' (Old English deorling, 'dearly loved') with the -lyn ending; Darlene▶Deari#4206 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing 'dear/dearie' (a term of endearment) and the -ari sound; routes informal▶Draya#4208 in the U.S.Modern short form/coinage linked to Andrea ('manly, brave') or the -aya sound; routes informal▶Darice#4209 in the U.S.Darice has no fixed etymology; it reads as a coinage echoing Charisse and Denise, likely a Da- ▶Elvie#4211 in the U.S.Pet form of Elvira/Elva — variously 'elf; truth' (Elvira) or 'elf' (Norse alfr); routes layered▶Ena#4213 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Irish Eithne ('kernel; fire') or a short form of Helena ('light'); routes la▶Eshaal#4214 in the U.S.From Arabic, glossed 'a flower of paradise' or 'that which is kindled/lit'; parsing varies▶Fanta#4217 in the U.S.From West African (Mandinka/Bambara) Fanta, often read 'beautiful day' or a cherished tradition▶Ghazal#4218 in the U.S.From Arabic/Persian ghazal, 'a lyric love poem' (and 'gazelle') — the celebrated poetic form▶Haiden#4219 in the U.S.Spelling of Hayden — Old English 'heather hill' or 'hay valley', from a surname/place-name▶Haleigh#4220 in the U.S.-leigh spelling of Haley — Old English heg-leah, 'hay meadow/clearing'▶Hira#4223 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Urdu hira, 'diamond', and Arabic Hira (the cave of the first revelation); routes ▶Orma#4224 in the U.S.Orma is a vintage American girls' name whose origin is uncertain. It is most plausibly a short ▶Auda#4232 in the U.S.Auda comes from the old Germanic and Norse element 'aud,' meaning wealth, riches, or good fortu▶Kailah#4233 in the U.S.Spelling of Kayla/Kaila — variously linked to 'crown/laurel' (Yiddish Kaila) or 'pure' (Kay/Kat▶Elnor#4234 in the U.S.Elnor is a folk-contraction of Eleanor, a name of Old French/Occitan origin (Aliénor) whose mea▶Karsen#4235 in the U.S.K-spelling of Carson — a Scottish/Irish surname, possibly 'son of the marsh-dweller' or from a ▶Keysha#4236 in the U.S.Spelling of Keisha — possibly from Keziah ('cassia') or a modern coinage; routes layered▶Gladyce#4238 in the U.S.Gladyce is a decorative spelling of Gladys, from the Welsh Gwladus, a name of uncertain sense s▶Parlee#4238 in the U.S.Parlee reads as a variant of Pearlie, a pet form of Pearl from the Latin for the gem, or of Par▶Liam#4239 in the U.S.An Irish short form of William — from Germanic, 'a resolute protector; will + helmet'; overwhel▶Bernyce#4241 in the U.S.Bernyce is a decorative respelling of Bernice, which comes through Latin from the Greek Berenik▶Lyndie#4241 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Lindy/Lyndi — from Linden ('linden tree') or Lynn ('lake'); routes layered▶Lynleigh#4242 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Lyn- (Welsh 'lake') to the -leigh ending ('meadow'); routes layered▶Lyza#4243 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Liza — a short form of Elizabeth, Hebrew 'God is my oath'▶Mannat#4245 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Urdu mannat, 'a vow, a heartfelt prayer or wish made to God'▶Marcia#4246 in the U.S.Feminine of Marcius/Marcus — from Mars, the Roman god of war; 'of Mars, warlike'▶Masyn#4247 in the U.S.-yn spelling of Mason — from Old French masson, 'stoneworker, mason' — for girls▶Maysa#4248 in the U.S.From Arabic maysa, 'one who walks with a proud, graceful gait'▶Earlyne#4249 in the U.S.Earlyne is a feminine name built from Earl, the noble title used as a given name, finished with▶Meara#4249 in the U.S.From Irish O'Meara — possibly 'merry, full of mirth' or linked to 'the sea'; routes debated▶Milla#4250 in the U.S.Short form of Camilla, Ludmila, or Milena — variously 'gracious', 'attendant', or 'dear'; route▶Neyla#4253 in the U.S.Spelling linked to Naila ('achiever, winner') and Layla ('night'); routes layered▶Nissi#4254 in the U.S.From Hebrew nissi, 'my banner, my standard; my miracle' (as in Yahweh-Nissi, 'the Lord is my ba▶Phoenyx#4258 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Phoenix — from Greek phoinix, the mythical bird reborn from its own ashes; 'dark ▶Raelynne#4259 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Rae (a Rachel/Ray short form) to the -lynne ending; no single fixed root▶Alleyne#4260 in the U.S.Alleyne began as a surname formed from the medieval name Alan, of disputed Breton or Celtic ori▶Rilyn#4260 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Ri-/Riley sound to the -lyn ending; no single fixed root▶Roslynn#4261 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Roslyn/Rosalind — variously 'pretty rose' (Latin rosa) or Germanic 'gentle▶Shana#4266 in the U.S.From Yiddish sheyne/shayna, 'beautiful', or a feminine of Shane (John, 'God is gracious'); rout▶Simi#4267 in the U.S.Pet form of Simran ('meditation') or Simone (from Simon, 'God has heard'); routes layered▶Maysel#4270 in the U.S.Maysel reads as an American elaboration of May — the spring month and pet form of Mary and Marg▶Thais#4270 in the U.S.From Greek Thais — possibly 'bandage/headband', borne by a famous Athenian and an opera heroine▶Xara#4273 in the U.S.X-spelling of Zara — Arabic, 'blooming flower; radiance', or a form of Sarah, 'princess'; route▶Xoey#4275 in the U.S.X-spelling of Zoey/Zoe — from Greek zoe, 'life'▶Zlata#4277 in the U.S.From Slavic zlato, 'gold' — 'golden one'▶Aline#4280 in the U.S.French/Portuguese short form of Adeline/Adelina — from Germanic adal, 'noble'▶Arley#4286 in the U.S.From an English place-name/surname — 'hare meadow' or 'eagle wood' (Old English); routes layere▶Jearlean#4287 in the U.S.Jearlean looks like a mid-century American coinage that grafts a soft '-lean' or '-lene' ending▶Pattye#4287 in the U.S.Pattye is an elaborated spelling of Patty, the affectionate short form of Patricia, from the La▶Brandi#4290 in the U.S.-i spelling of Brandy — from the word brandy (Dutch brandewijn, 'burnt/distilled wine')▶Breindy#4291 in the U.S.Pet form of Breindel — a Yiddish name linked to Germanic 'brown' or 'sword/flame'; routes layer▶Bryer#4292 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Briar — Old English brer, 'a thorny bush, bramble' — a nature word-name▶Charolette#4293 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Charlotte — French feminine of Charles, Germanic 'free man' — 'little free ▶Defne#4295 in the U.S.Turkish form of Daphne — Greek daphne, 'laurel, bay tree'▶Ellah#4298 in the U.S.-ah spelling of Ella (Germanic 'all/other', or short for Eleanor) and Hebrew Elah ('terebinth t▶Esti#4301 in the U.S.Pet form of Esther/Esther — Persian 'star' (or Hebrew Hadassah, 'myrtle'); routes layered▶Halen#4303 in the U.S.Modern name echoing the surname Halen (van Halen) and Hailey/Helen lines; routes layered▶Hartlyn#4304 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Hart ('stag'; also 'heart') to the -lyn ending; no single fixed root▶Octa#4304 in the U.S.Octa reads as a clipped form of Octavia or Octavie, names built on the Latin octavus, 'eighth.'▶Haylen#4305 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Hay-/Hailey sound to the -len ending; 'hay meadow/clearing' echo; no s▶Holley#4306 in the U.S.-ey spelling of Holly — Old English holegn, the holly tree (an evergreen with red berries)▶Jadyn#4308 in the U.S.Spelling of Jaden/Jadon — a biblical Hebrew name ('thankful; he will judge') and a modern Jade-▶Zenja#4308 in the U.S.Zenja is a very rare name whose route is genuinely uncertain. It reads most plausibly as a vari▶Jaelle#4309 in the U.S.French-styled elaboration of Jael — Hebrew Yael, 'mountain goat, ibex'▶Jenin#4312 in the U.S.From Arabic janin/jinan, 'gardens', also the name of a Palestinian city▶Jessy#4313 in the U.S.-y spelling of Jessie — a pet form of Jessica ('God beholds/foresight') or Jesse ('gift'); rout▶Joslynn#4315 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Joslyn/Jocelyn — from the Germanic Gauzelin, 'a member of the Gaut tribe'▶Kashka#4315 in the U.S.Kashka echoes Kaska (Kaska), a Polish pet form of Katarzyna, the Polish Katherine, from Greek '▶
Boy Names
Xzander#4177 in the U.S.Xz- styling of Xander — short form of Alexander, Greek 'defender of the people'▶Yassir#4178 in the U.S.Spelling of Yasir — Arabic, 'wealthy, easy, comfortable; one who makes things easy'▶Eual#4179 in the U.S.Eual has no secure origin. It reads as a phonetic Southern-American spelling, most likely captu▶Zadok#4179 in the U.S.From Hebrew Tsadoq, 'righteous, just' — the high priest who anointed Solomon▶Zaeem#4180 in the U.S.From Arabic za'im, 'leader, chief, commander, spokesman'▶Zarek#4181 in the U.S.Linked to Polish Żarek (a pet form of Zahariasz, 'God remembers') or Persian 'God protects the ▶Zaylon#4182 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the Zay- sound to the -lon ending (Jaylon family); no single fixed root▶Aasir#4184 in the U.S.From Arabic asir, 'captivating, fascinating; one who takes captive (the heart)'▶Wayburn#4184 in the U.S.Wayburn is a surname turned given name, most likely from an English place name combining a 'way▶Advay#4185 in the U.S.From Sanskrit advaya, 'non-dual, one without a second; unique' — a key concept in Vedanta▶Anand#4186 in the U.S.From Sanskrit ananda, 'bliss, joy, happiness, supreme delight'▶Asahd#4188 in the U.S.Spelling of Asad — Arabic, 'lion'▶Auron#4190 in the U.S.Modern name, often linked to a Final Fantasy character or 'golden' (Latin aurum); routes inform▶Azim#4192 in the U.S.From Arabic azim, 'great, magnificent, powerful' — al-Azim is among the 99 names of God▶Bankston#4193 in the U.S.From an English surname — 'settlement by the bank/slope' (Banks plus -ton)▶Bassam#4194 in the U.S.From Arabic bassam, 'smiling, one who smiles often; cheerful'▶Berlin#4195 in the U.S.From the city of Berlin — likely from a Slavic word for 'swamp/marshland'; etymology debated▶Bradyn#4197 in the U.S.-yn spelling of Braden — from Irish Ó Bradáin, 'descendant of Bradán (salmon)', or English 'bro▶Caidyn#4199 in the U.S.Cai-/-yn spelling of Caden — possibly Irish Cadán, 'spirit of battle', or a modern coinage; rou▶Castle#4201 in the U.S.From the word castle — Latin castellum, 'fortress, stronghold' — a word and surname name▶Cavan#4202 in the U.S.From the Irish county Cavan ('the hollow') or the name Caomhán, 'handsome, gentle'; routes laye▶Copper#4203 in the U.S.From the word copper — Latin cuprum (from Cyprus) — the warm reddish metal/color▶Bufford#4204 in the U.S.Bufford is a variant of the English surname Buford or Beaufort, from the Old French beau, 'beau▶Cyprus#4204 in the U.S.From the Mediterranean island Cyprus — linked to copper (kupros) and the cypress tree; etymolog▶Daivik#4205 in the U.S.From Sanskrit daivika, 'divine, by divine grace; relating to the gods'▶Dana#4206 in the U.S.From an English surname, 'a Dane, from Denmark'; also linked to Hebrew Daniel ('God is my judge▶Delvin#4208 in the U.S.Linked to Delwin ('proud/good friend') or Irish Devlin ('fierce courage'); also 'from the dale'▶Merrel#4208 in the U.S.Merrel is a variant of Merrill, an English surname that arose either from a place meaning 'plea▶Dimas#4212 in the U.S.From Dismas/Dimas — the traditional name of the 'good thief' crucified with Jesus; etymology un▶Miner#4212 in the U.S.Miner began as an English occupational surname for one who mined or dug - ore, coal, or fortifi▶Oiva#4212 in the U.S.Oiva is a Finnish given name from the Finnish word oiva, meaning 'splendid,' 'excellent,' or 'f▶Elim#4214 in the U.S.From Hebrew Elim — a biblical oasis with twelve springs and seventy palm trees; 'palm trees, st▶Elroy#4216 in the U.S.From Leroy — French le roi, 'the king' — with an El- opening; 'the king'▶Estle#4216 in the U.S.Estle is an early-1900s American given name of uncertain derivation, most plausibly a variant o▶Emran#4217 in the U.S.Spelling of Imran — Arabic, linked to 'prosperity, long life; an exalted family' (Quranic Imran▶Erlin#4218 in the U.S.Latino name linked to Norse Erling, 'descendant of the jarl (nobleman)'; also a modern coinage;▶Eryx#4219 in the U.S.From Greek Eryx — a mythical son of Aphrodite and king/boxer, and a mountain in Sicily; etymolo▶Hani#4223 in the U.S.From Arabic hani, 'happy, content, pleased; carefree'▶Harden#4224 in the U.S.From an English surname/place-name — Old English hara, 'hare', plus denu, 'valley' — 'hare vall▶Holstyn#4226 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Holstein — a German region ('forest dwellers') and cattle breed; -yn sty▶Iain#4227 in the U.S.Scottish Gaelic form of John — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'▶Izel#4228 in the U.S.From Nahuatl izel, 'unique, the only one' (also used as a Turkish girls' name); here for boys▶Delford#4230 in the U.S.Delford reads as a coined American name joining the Del- element (as in Delbert and Delmar) wit▶Jamier#4232 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ja- to a -mier ending, echoing Jamir/Jamil ('beautiful'); no single fixe▶Jarell#4233 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ja- to -rell (echoing Darrell/Gerald, 'spear-ruler/brave'); no single fi▶Jashawn#4234 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ja- to Shawn (the Irish John, 'God is gracious'); no single fixed root▶Javan#4235 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yavan — 'Greece, Ionia'; a son of Japheth in the Bible, ancestor of the Greeks▶Armas#4236 in the U.S.As a first name Armas is Finnish, meaning 'beloved' or 'dear,' and it was carried to the United▶Jazper#4238 in the U.S.Z-spelling of Jasper — from Persian, 'treasurer' (a Magi name), and the speckled jasper gem▶Joa#4240 in the U.S.Form of Joah ('brother/Yahweh is brother') or a short modern coinage; routes layered▶Jomar#4242 in the U.S.Modern Latino blend-name — often Jose + Maria or Marcos; construction varies▶Kairen#4243 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Kai ('sea' in Hawaiian) to a -ren ending (echoing Kairo/Karen); no singl▶Kali#4244 in the U.S.Modern short coinage echoing Kaleb/Kali names; here for boys (distinct from the Hindu goddess K▶Kayleb#4246 in the U.S.K-/-ay- spelling of Caleb — Hebrew Kalev, 'dog' (loyalty) or 'whole-hearted, faithful'; routes ▶Malvern#4246 in the U.S.Malvern is a place-name and surname taken up as a first name. It comes from the Malvern Hills o▶Kemper#4247 in the U.S.From a German surname — from Kemper/Kämpfer, 'a fighter, combatant, champion'▶Kenay#4248 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Kenny/Kenai (a Ken- root, 'handsome' or 'possession') with a -ay ending;▶Ferdie#4249 in the U.S.Ferdie is a pet form of Ferdinand, a Germanic name usually read as 'brave journey' or 'bold pro▶Kenner#4249 in the U.S.From a surname/place-name (a Louisiana city; also linked to 'one who knows'); routes layered▶Fayette#4251 in the U.S.Fayette is the American clipped form of Lafayette, taken up in tribute to the Marquis de Lafaye▶Khyair#4251 in the U.S.Spelling linked to Arabic khayr, 'good, goodness, charity', and modern Khyree/Khyair names; rou▶Hulen#4252 in the U.S.Hulen is a Southern United States given name most likely taken from the surname Hulen or Hulan;▶Khylin#4252 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Kylin/Kylan (linked to Irish caol, 'slender') with a Khy- styling; no si▶Filmore#4253 in the U.S.Filmore is a spelling of the English surname Fillmore, from a place-name element, later famous ▶Kiansh#4253 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage (echoing Kiaan/Krish; sometimes glossed 'ray of light' or 'Lord Krishna')▶Knoah#4254 in the U.S.Silent-K spelling of Noah — Hebrew Noach, 'rest, comfort, repose'▶Gervase#4256 in the U.S.Gervase is the English form of the medieval name Gervasius, whose first element is usually link▶Koji#4256 in the U.S.From Japanese ko, 'small/happy/light', plus ji, 'second son/era'; meaning depends on kanji▶Kymier#4258 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ky- to a -mier ending, echoing Jamir/Amir ('beautiful/prince'); no singl▶Lauro#4259 in the U.S.From Latin laurus, 'laurel' — the masculine of Laura, linked to victory and honor (and Lawrence▶Layken#4260 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Laken/Lake ('a dweller by the lake') with a -ken ending; here for boys; ▶Ustin#4260 in the U.S.Ustin is a Russian and eastern European form in the family of Justin and Justus, all from the L▶Maahir#4263 in the U.S.From Arabic mahir, 'skilled, expert, talented, proficient'▶Magic#4264 in the U.S.From the word magic — Greek magike, from Old Persian magus (a priest/sorcerer) — enchantment▶Manraj#4265 in the U.S.From Punjabi/Sanskrit man, 'heart, mind', plus raj, 'king, rule' — 'king of the heart/mind'▶Mathieu#4266 in the U.S.French form of Matthew — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God/Yahweh'▶Matisse#4267 in the U.S.From the French surname Matisse — a form of Matthew/Matthias, 'gift of God'; the artist Henri M▶Mattis#4268 in the U.S.Scandinavian/German form of Matthias — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'▶Mazin#4269 in the U.S.From Arabic mazin, 'rain-bearing clouds; one who brings rain' (a blessing in the desert)▶Gearld#4271 in the U.S.Gearld is a spelling variant of Gerald, from the Germanic ger ('spear') and wald ('rule'), so '▶Nabeel#4272 in the U.S.From Arabic nabil, 'noble, generous, honorable; of high birth'▶Gerhart#4273 in the U.S.Gerhart is a German spelling of Gerhard, built from the Old High German ger, 'spear,' and hard,▶Nachman#4273 in the U.S.From Hebrew nachman, 'comforter, consoler' (from nacham, 'to comfort')▶Narek#4274 in the U.S.From Armenian Narek — for St. Gregory of Narek (a 10th-century mystic poet) and the Narek monas▶Bascom#4275 in the U.S.Bascom is a transferred English surname, from Bascombe or Boscombe, a place name understood as ▶Freemon#4275 in the U.S.Freemon is a spelling of the surname Freeman, from Old English freo, free, and mann, man, a ter▶Orlin#4277 in the U.S.From Bulgarian Orlin — from orel, 'eagle' — also echoing Latin 'golden' (Orlando lines); routes▶Owyn#4278 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Owen — Welsh, 'young warrior' or 'well-born, noble' (linked to Eugene)▶Quincey#4281 in the U.S.-ey spelling of Quincy — from a French place-name, 'estate of Quintus' (Latin quintus, 'fifth')▶Rayner#4282 in the U.S.From Germanic Raginhari — ragin, 'counsel, advice', plus hari, 'army' — 'counsel-warrior, wise ▶Reyaan#4283 in the U.S.Spelling of Rayyan — Arabic, 'a gate of Paradise (for those who fast); luxuriant, well-watered'▶Rider#4284 in the U.S.From an English surname — Old English ridere, 'a rider, horseman, knight'▶Ritchie#4285 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Richie — a pet form of Richard, from Germanic ric, 'ruler', plus hard, 'brave, ▶Hezzie#4286 in the U.S.Hezzie is a pet form given as a legal name, most often the short form of Hezekiah, from the Heb▶Rohaan#4286 in the U.S.Spelling of Rohan — Sanskrit, 'ascending, growing'; also Persian/Arabic, 'soul, spiritual'; rou▶Romyn#4287 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Roman/Romain — from Latin Romanus, 'a Roman, of Rome'▶Serigne#4288 in the U.S.From Wolof serigne, 'a religious leader, marabout, master' — an honorific given as a name▶Sonder#4290 in the U.S.From the coined word 'sonder' — the realization that each passerby has a life as vivid as your ▶Sydney#4292 in the U.S.From an English surname/place-name — Old English, 'a wide meadow' or 'St Denis'; routes layered▶Takai#4293 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Kai ('sea' in Hawaiian; 'tall' in Japanese) with a Ta- opening; no singl▶Heywood#4294 in the U.S.Heywood is an English place-and-surname name from Old English, combining 'hege' (hedge or enclo▶Taylan#4294 in the U.S.From Turkish Taylan, often glossed 'slender, graceful' (linked to 'foal'); also a modern Tay-/-▶Tayvon#4295 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Tay- opening to the -von ending (Davon/Devon family); no single fixed ▶Wilber#4299 in the U.S.-er spelling of Wilbur — from Germanic wil, 'will, desire', plus beraht, 'bright' (or beorht/bu▶Wilhelm#4300 in the U.S.German form of William — Germanic wil, 'will', plus helm, 'helmet, protection' — 'resolute prot▶Hughey#4302 in the U.S.Hughey is a pet form of Hugh, from the Germanic hug, 'mind, heart, spirit'. It doubles as an Ir▶Sollie#4302 in the U.S.Sollie is an affectionate short form of Solomon, from the Hebrew Shelomo, built on shalom, 'pea▶Zoe#4304 in the U.S.From Greek zoe, 'life' (classically a girls' name); rare for boys, associated with Haitian-Amer▶Abdel#4305 in the U.S.From Arabic Abd al-, 'servant of (the)...' — a short/compound form (as in Abdel Halim, Abdel Fa▶Affan#4308 in the U.S.From Arabic affan, 'chaste, pure, modest; virtuous' — the father of Caliph Uthman▶Dahntay#4308 in the U.S.Dahntay is a phonetic respelling of Dante, a shortened form of the Italian Durante, from the La▶Hanford#4308 in the U.S.Hanford is an English surname taken from one of several places so named, combining Old English ▶Aithan#4309 in the U.S.Latino spelling of Ethan/Eitan — Hebrew eitan, 'strong, firm, enduring, steadfast'▶Harrie#4309 in the U.S.Harrie is a spelling variant of Harry, the long-standing English short form of Henry, from the ▶Amiir#4311 in the U.S.Double-i spelling of Amir — Arabic amir, 'prince, commander, ruler'▶Amil#4312 in the U.S.From Arabic amil, 'one who works, doer, hopeful', and Sanskrit amal, 'pure, unblemished'; route▶Anish#4314 in the U.S.From Sanskrit anisha, literally 'without a superior/master', popularly glossed 'lord, supreme';▶Arber#4316 in the U.S.From Albanian Arbër — linked to Arbëria (medieval Albania) and 'one who works the land'; routes▶