Names that mean ancestor

Naming your baby can be a difficult task. The meaning behind the name you choose will give them clues about who they are, and it's important to find one that fits. The following list will provide you with some great options that have the word Ancestor in their meaning.

1. Boy names that mean ancestor


  1. Adnaan The name Adnaan is of Arabic origin and means "A tribal ancestor of the Quraysh. The Prophet S.A.W was from this tribe".
  2. Anicho The name Anicho is of German origin and means "An ancestor".
  3. Auliffe The name Auliffe is of Norse origin and means "Relic from the ancestor".
  4. Deleep The name Deleep is of Hindi origin and means "A King, Ancestor of Rama".
  5. Denji The name Denji is of Japanese origin and means "Bequest From Ancestors".
  6. Dilip The name Dilip is of Indian origin and means "An ancestor of Lord Rama, a king".
  7. Elod The name Elod is of Hungarian origin and means "Ancestor".
  8. Harishkumar The name Harishkumar is of Hindi origin and means "An Ancestor of lord Sri Ram".
  9. Hashami The name Hashami is of Arabic origin and means "An Ancestor of Prophet Muhammad".
  10. Himyar The name Himyar is of Arabic origin and means "First Ancestor of The Tribe of Bani Saba To Which King Zahhak Belonged".
  11. Janaka The name Janaka is of Sanskrit origin and means "Born of the ancestor.".
  12. Janakah The name Janakah is of Sanskrit origin and means "Born of the ancestor.".
  13. Poorvaj The name Poorvaj is of Hindi origin and means "Elder, Ancestors".
  14. Purvaj The name Purvaj is of Hindi origin and means "Elder, Ancestors".
  15. Sarban The name Sarban is of Arabic origin and means "Caravan Leader (Name of Ancestor)".
  16. Sarbaz The name Sarbaz is of Arabic origin and means "Caravan Leader (Name of Ancestor)".
  17. Uolevi The name Uolevi is of Finnish origin and means "Form of Olaf meaning "the last of the ancestors"".

2. Girl names that mean ancestor


  1. Olaug The name Olaug is of Norse origin and means "Of the ancestors".

3. Unisex names that mean ancestor


  1. Olin The name Olin is of English origin and means "Of the Ancestors".