Names that mean borne

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 Borne in their meaning.

1. Boy names that mean borne


  1. Aalona The name Aalona is of Hawaiian origin and means "Hawaiian form of Aaron, a name derived from the Hebrew ahardn the exalted one. The name is borne in the Bible by the elder brother of Moses".
  2. Abd Alqadir The name Abd Alqadir is of Muslim origin and means "Compounding of the elements 'abd servant of, al the, and qadir capable. Al-Qadir the Capable is one of the attributes of Allah. The name was borne by 'Abd-al-Qadir Al Jaza'iri 1808-83, a leader of the Arab resistance during the French occupation of Algeria".
  3. Abdias The name Abdias is of Spanish origin and means "slave of God The name was borne by an ancient prophet who foretold the destruction of Edom in 900 B.C. ".
  4. Abdulhamed The name Abdulhamed is of Muslim origin and means "ABD-AL*H AMID Composed of the elements 'abd servant of, al the, and hamid praiseworthy, commendable, laudable: hence, servant of the Praiseworthy One. Al-Hamld the Praiseworthy is an attribute of Allah. The name was borne by a sultan of Turkey, Abdul Hamid II 1842-1918".
  5. Achillios The name Achillios is of Greek origin and means "Achilleus, an ancient name of unknown etymology borne in Greek mythology by the leader and warrior of the Trojan War He was killed by an arrow that struck his heel, his only vulnerable spot".
  6. Aditsaii The name Aditsaii is of North American Indian origin and means "One who hears and understands Navajo. The name was borne by the great tribal chairman Henry Chee Dodge 1860-1947. He was appointed tribal chief in 1884, and in 1923 became the first chairman of the Navajo Tribal Council".
  7. Adok The name Adok is of Polish origin and means "Spanish form of Hadrianus, also a name used for the nobility class of the Betsileo people of central Madagascar. Six popes have borne this name.".
  8. Agapito The name Agapito is of Spanish origin and means "From the Late Latin name Agapitus or Agapetus which was derived from the Greek name(Agapetos) meaning 'beloved'. The name Agapetus name was borne by two popes.".
  9. Aineias The name Aineias is of Mythology and Astrology origin and means "the Greek ainein to praise. The name was borne in Greek mythology by the hero of Virgil's epic Aeneid. Aineias, the Trojan son of Anchises and Venus, wandered for years after escaping from the ruined city of Troy".
  10. Alneias The name Alneias is of Greek origin and means "ainein to praise. The name is borne in Greek mythology by the son of Anchises and Venus. He wandered about for years after escaping from the ruined city of Troy".
  11. Ambrozy The name Ambrozy is of Polish origin and means "Polish cognate of the Greek Ambrosios, a name derived from ambrosios immortal The name was borne by a 4th-century saint who was bishop of Milan. He is considered to be one of the four great Latin doctors of the Christian Church. Short: Mroz. Pet: Mrozek".
  12. Andal The name Andal is of Indian origin and means "Of uncertain meaning borne by the Vaish- navite sage and poet of the 8th or 9th century".
  13. Andrion The name Andrion is of Latin origin and means "Spanish form of Hadrianus, also a name used for the nobility class of the Betsileo people of central Madagascar. Six popes have borne this name.".
  14. Andrzej The name Andrzej is of Polish origin and means "Polish cognate of the Greek Andreas, a name derived from andreios manly, which is from aner man The name was borne by one of the Twelve Apostles of Christ, which originally induced the name's popularity".
  15. Angpetu The name Angpetu is of North American Indian origin and means "TOKECHA Other day Sioux. The name was borne by John Otherday 1801-71, a Wahpeton mis-sionary and interpreter known for his friendship with the whites".
  16. Anisim The name Anisim is of Russian origin and means "the Greek Onesimos useful, profitable. The name, which was used as a common slave name in ancient times, was borne by a runaway slave converted to Christianity by St. Paul".
  17. Aristotelis The name Aristotelis is of Greek origin and means "Compound name composed of the ele-ments aristos best and totalis total: hence, totally the best. The name in its variant form, Aristotle, was borne by the famous Greek philosopher 384-322 B.C. who is noted for his works on logic, ethics, politics, and metaphysics".
  18. Arkhip The name Arkhip is of Russian origin and means "the Greek Arkhippos ruler of horses, a compounding of the elements arkhe rule and hippos horse The name was borne by St. Arkhippos, one of the earliest Christian converts. Pet: Khipa".
  19. Artemi The name Artemi is of Russian origin and means "the Greek Artemios of Artemis, the Greek mythological goddess of the moon, hunting, and wild animals. The name was borne by St. Artemius d. 363, an important official who served under Constantine the Great".
  20. Atreo The name Atreo is of Spanish origin and means "the Greek Atreus, a name of uncertain derivation The name is borne in Greek mythology by a son of Pelops and Ilippodamia. Atreus was a king of Argos and Mycenae and father of Agamemnon and Menelaus. The tragic fate of the family was the basis for many classical tragedies".
  21. Avgustin The name Avgustin is of Russian origin and means "Russian cognate of Augustine, a derivative of the Latin Augustinus, a diminutive form of Augustus, which is from augustus great, venerable. The name was borne by St. Augustine 354-430, an early church father who was born in Numidia and became the bishop of Hippo in northern Africa".
  22. Bartholomaus The name Bartholomaus is of German origin and means "hill, mound, furrows The name is borne in the Bible by one of the Twelve Apostles of Christ. Short: Bartel, Barthol, Bartold, Bertel. Pet: Mewes. ".
  23. Bartlomiej The name Bartlomiej is of Polish origin and means "hill, mound, furrows The name is borne in the Bible by one of the Twelve Apostles of Christ. ".
  24. Bartolomej The name Bartolomej is of Czech / Slovak origin and means "hill, mound, furrows The name is borne in the Bible by one of the Twelve Apostles of Christ. ".
  25. Basileios The name Basileios is of Greek origin and means "basileus king. The name was borne by a 4th-century Greek theologian known as St. Basil the Great c. 330-79. A bishop of Caesarea, he is regarded as one of the fathers of the Eastern Church".
  26. Baudilio The name Baudilio is of Spanish origin and means "the Latin Baudelius, a name believed to have its root in the Celtic language with the definition victory. The name was borne by a 3rd- or 4th-century saint and missionary who helped spread the Christian religion throughout France".
  27. Beniamin The name Beniamin is of Polish origin and means "Polish form of Benjamin, which is derived from the Hebrew binyamin son of the right hand, favorite son The name is borne in the Bible by the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel".
  28. Benjamfn The name Benjamfn is of Spanish origin and means "From the Hebrew Binyamin, a name derived from binyamin son of the right hand. The name is borne in the Bible by the youngest of Jacob's twelve sons, the progenitor of the tribe of Benjamin".
  29. Benjamino The name Benjamino is of Italian origin and means "Italian cognate of Benjamin, which is from the Hebrew Binyamin, a name derived from binyamin son of the right hand. The name is borne in the Bible by the youngest of Jacob's twelve sons".
  30. Clan The name Clan is of Irish origin and means "Old Irish name derived from cian ancient, in the past The name was borne by the son of Olioll Olun, a king of Munster, and by the son-in-law of King Brian Boru. Kean and Kian are Anglicized spellings".
  31. Cllllan The name Cllllan is of Irish origin and means "Pet form of Ceallach war, strife. The name was borne by a 7th-century Irish missionary who was martyred in Germany".
  32. Colombain The name Colombain is of French origin and means "From the Late Latin Columba, which is derived from columba dove The name was borne by several saints, including the Irish St. Columban c. 540-615, a missionary of great influence on the Continent and founder of the monastery at Bobbio in northern Italy".
  33. Columbano The name Columbano is of Italian origin and means "From the Late Latin Columbanus, a de-rivative of columba dove, pigeon, gray bird The name was borne by St. Columban c. 540-615, an Italian monk and missionary who founded a monastery in 614 at Bobbio in northern Italy".
  34. Dawid The name Dawid is of Polish origin and means "Polish form of David, which is derived from the Hebrew dasuld beloved It is borne in the Bible by the second and greatest of the Israelite kings".
  35. Demetrjusz The name Demetrjusz is of Polish origin and means "the Greek Demetrios of Demeter. Demeter is an ancient name of unknown etymology borne by the mythological goddess of agriculture and fertility".
  36. dhrit The name dhrit is of Hindi origin and means "Borne".
  37. Donaldo The name Donaldo is of Scottish origin and means "Variant of Donald: Great cheif, world mighty. From the Gaelic Domhnall. The name Donald has been borne by a number of early Scottish kings. Famous Bearers: Billionaire Donald Trump, actor Donald Sutherland.".
  38. Donalt The name Donalt is of Scottish origin and means "Variant of Donald: Great cheif, world mighty. From the Gaelic Domhnall. The name Donald has been borne by a number of early Scottish kings. Famous Bearers: Billionaire Donald Trump, actor Donald Sutherland.".
  39. Eelia The name Eelia is of Russian origin and means "Russian cognate of the Hebrew Eliyahu, a deriv-ative of 'eliyahu Jehovah is God The name is borne in the Bible by one of the earliest of the Hebrew prophets. Pet: Eelusha".
  40. Eesaia The name Eesaia is of Russian origin and means "Russian cognate of Isaiah, a name derived from the Hebrew yeha'yah God is salvation The name is borne in the Bible by a Hebrew prophet of the 8th cen-tury B.C. His prophecies are found in the Old Testament book of Isaiah".
  41. Eifah The name Eifah is of Hebrew origin and means "Darkness, gloom. The name is borne in the Bible by a grandson of Abraham".
  42. Ellam The name Ellam is of Hebrew origin and means "Eternal. Eilam is borne in the Old Testament by a grandson of Noah".
  43. Emilien The name Emilien is of French origin and means "the Latin Aemilianus, a derivative of Aemilius, an old Roman family name, which is from aemulus trying to equal or excel, rival Emilien was borne by several minor early saints, which influenced the popularity of the name".
  44. Evgeni The name Evgeni is of Russian origin and means "Russian cognate of the Greek Eugenios, a name derived from eugenes well-born, noble. The name was borne by four popes and several early saints".
  45. Ezequias The name Ezequias is of Spanish origin and means "Spanish cognate of Hezekiah, a Hebrew name derived from hizqiyah God strengthens. The name is borne in the Bible by a king of Judah who ruled in the time of Isaiah. He was noted for his leadership abilities".
  46. Flachra The name Flachra is of Irish origin and means "the Gaelic fiach raven The name was borne by the 7th-century St. Fiachra the Solitary, an Irish monk who founded a famous monastery in Breuil, France. His shrine is a place of pilgrimage from where many miracles are said to have occurred".
  47. Fllip The name Fllip is of Polish origin and means "From the Latin Philippus, a derivative of the Greek Philippos lover of horses, a compounding of the elements philos loving and hippos a horse The name is borne in the Bible by one of the Twelve Apostles of Christ. Short: Fil".
  48. Flrdos The name Flrdos is of Indian origin and means "the Arabic fir daws paradise. The name was borne by the Persian poet and historian Firdausi c. 940-1020. He wrote the Shah Namah Book of Kings, a voluminous work about the history of Persia before the arrival of the Arabs".
  49. Franqois The name Franqois is of French origin and means "From the Old French frangois French The name, borne by two kings of France, is often bestowed as a patriotic gesture. It is borne by former French President Frangois Mitterrand b. 1916".
  50. Ganundalegi The name Ganundalegi is of North American Indian origin and means "Cherokee name derived from gahna tahldegi one who follows the ridge The name was borne by John, the son of Nunna Hidihi, Major Ridge. They were members of the doomed Treaty Party, which believed the Cherokee would get a better deal if they compromised with the United States government. The".
  51. Gldon The name Gldon is of Hebrew origin and means "the Hebrew gidh'on hewer, mighty warrior. The name is borne in the Bible by an Israelite judge and leader in the defeat of the Midianites".
  52. Gunadhya The name Gunadhya is of Indian origin and means "Rich in virtues. The name was borne by a lst-century B.C. writer, the author of the Brihatkatha Great Romance, a collection of stories and fables written in Paishachi, the common man's language".
  53. Gyantwaka The name Gyantwaka is of North American Indian origin and means "Iroquois name derived from gaiant-wa'ka by what one plants, the planter The name was borne by Cornplanter, a Seneca chief who sided with the British during the American Revolution and with the Americans during the War of 1812. The Cornplanter Reservation in Pennsylvania was named in his honor".
  54. Hadrienne The name Hadrienne is of African origin and means "Spanish form of Hadrianus, also a name used for the nobility class of the Betsileo people of central Madagascar. Six popes have borne this name.".
  55. Heraclio The name Heraclio is of Spanish origin and means "the Greek Heraklees, a compound name composed from Hera the name of the mythological queen of the gods and kleos glory: hence, glory of Hera, divine glory. The name is borne in Greek and Roman mythology by the son of Zeus and Alemene, renowned for his amazing strength".
  56. Heraklees The name Heraklees is of Greek origin and means "Compound name composed from Hera the name of the mythological queen of the gods and kleos fame, glory: hence, glory of Hera, divine glory. The name is borne in Greek and Roman mythology by the son of Zeus and Alemene who was renowned for his amazing strength".
  57. Hosheia The name Hosheia is of Hebrew origin and means "the Hebrew hoshea' salva-tion. The name was borne by the first of the minor prophets, and the only one from the northern kingdom whose writings have been preserved".
  58. Iakov The name Iakov is of Russian origin and means "From the Greek Iakobos, which is from the Hebrew ya'aqob seizing by the heel, supplanting It is a cognate of Jacob, a name borne in the Bible by a son of Isaac and patriarch of the founders of the twelve tribes of Israel".
  59. Ikaaka The name Ikaaka is of Hawaiian origin and means "Hawaiian form of Isaac, a cognate of the He-brew Yitzchak he will laugh, which is from yitshaq laughter. The name is borne in the Bible by the son of Abraham and Sarah, the patriarch of the Hebrews".
  60. Ioela The name Ioela is of Hawaiian origin and means "Hawaiian form of Joel, a cognate of the Eccle-siastic Greek Ioel, which is from the Hebrew Yoel, a derivative of yoel the Lord is God The name is borne in the Bible by a minor Hebrew prophet".
  61. Ippakness The name Ippakness is of North American Indian origin and means "WAYHAYKEN Looking glass around neck Nez Perce. The name was borne by a Nez Perce chief who refused to settle on the reservation".
  62. Iromagaja The name Iromagaja is of North American Indian origin and means "the Siouan ite amarajuAit face raining. It was borne by a Hunkpapa Sioux chief who was one of the leading warriors in the Battle of the Little Bighorn".
  63. Israelite The name Israelite is of Welsh origin and means "kings In Wales the name was borne by St. David also known as St. Dewi, a 5th-century Welsh bishop who is the patron saint of Wales. Dafydd and Dewi are Welsh forms of the name. Pet: Dai".
  64. Jacian The name Jacian is of Spanish origin and means "Spanish form of Jason, a cognate of the Greek Iason, which is derived from iason healer The name is borne in Greek mythology by a prince who led the Argonauts in the quest to find the Golden Fleece".
  65. Jesekijel The name Jesekijel is of Russian origin and means "Russian cognate of Ezekiel, a name derived from the Hebrew yehezq'el God strengthens The name is borne in the Bible by a Hebrew prophet of the 6th century B.C. His prophecies are recorded in the Old Testament book of Ezekiel".
  66. Kamaliela The name Kamaliela is of Hawaiian origin and means "Hawaiian form of the Hebrew Gamaliel God is my reward The name is borne in the Bible by a leader of the tribe of Manasseh".
  67. Kasimierz The name Kasimierz is of Polish origin and means "Compound name composed of the elements ka%i'to destroy, to corrupt and meri great, famous: hence, famous destroyer. The name was borne by several Polish kings".
  68. Konstantyn The name Konstantyn is of Polish origin and means "Polish form of Constantine, which is from the Latin Constantinus, a derivative of constans steadfast, constant. The name was borne by Constantine the Great 2807—337, the first emperor of Rome to be converted to Christianity".
  69. Lakobos The name Lakobos is of Greek origin and means "the Hebrew ja'aqob seizing by the heel, supplanting. Iakobos is a cognate of Jacob, the name borne in the Bible by a son of Isaac and patriarch of the founders of the twelve tribes of Israel".
  70. Lapaela The name Lapaela is of Hawaiian origin and means "Hawaiianized form of Raphael, a cognate of the Greek Rhaphael, which is from the Hebrew Refael, a name derived from refael God has healed. The name is borne in the Bible by an archangel and messenger of God".
  71. Lazarz The name Lazarz is of Polish origin and means "From the Ecclesiastic Late Latin Lazarus, which is from the Ecclesiastic Greek Lazaros, a name derived from the Hebrew elazar God has helped The name is borne in the Bible by Martha's brother whom Christ raised from the dead".
  72. Leos The name Leos is of Czech / Slovak origin and means "Czech form of the Late Latin Leo, a direct derivative of leo lion The name was borne by Czech composer Leos Janacek 1854-1928".
  73. Lleu The name Lleu is of Welsh origin and means "the element lieu bright, shining The name is borne in Welsh mythology by the popular hero Lieu Llaw Gyffes, the brother of Dylan and son of Aranrhod and her brother Gwydion".
  74. Lto The name Lto is of French origin and means "A borrowing from the Late Latin, Leo is derived from leo lion The name was borne by thirteen popes, including Leo I the Great c. 400-61, who is remem-bered for his remarkable ability to lead the church through many years of crisis".
  75. Lucjusz The name Lucjusz is of Polish origin and means "Polish cognate of Lucius, a Latin name derived from lux light The name was borne by three popes".
  76. Lysandros The name Lysandros is of Greek origin and means "Combination name composed from the elements lysis freeing, loosening and andros man, mankind: hence, liberator, freer of mankind. The name was borne by a celebrated Spartan naval and military commander who conquered the Athenians".
  77. Mahaska The name Mahaska is of North American Indian origin and means "mew-hushe-kaw white cloud. The name was borne by a distinguished Iowa chief. The town of White Cloud, Kansas, is named in his honor".
  78. Malaki The name Malaki is of Hawaiian origin and means "Hawaiian form of the Hebrew Malachi my messenger, my servant The name is borne in the Bible by the last of the Hebrew prophets".
  79. Malaquias The name Malaquias is of Spanish origin and means "Spanish form of Malachi, a Hebrew name derived from malakhi my messenger. The name is borne in the Bible by a 5th-century B.C. prophet. His prophecies are found in the Old Testament book of Malachi".
  80. Manases The name Manases is of Spanish origin and means "the Hebrew Manasseh, which is from meiasseh causing to forget. The name is borne in the Bible by the elder son of Joseph and Asenath. He was the progenitor of the tribe of Manasseh".
  81. Mariin The name Mariin is of Spanish origin and means "From the Latin Martinus war-like, a derivative of Mars, the name of the Roman mythological god of war. The name was borne by many saints, including St. Martin I d. 655, a pope who was martyred under the Byzantine emperor Constans II".
  82. Mathghamhain The name Mathghamhain is of Irish origin and means "a bear The name, which was borne by a brother of King Brian Boru, has been Anglicized as Mahon and Matthew. ".
  83. Matjasz The name Matjasz is of Polish origin and means "Polish form of the Ecclesiastic Greek Matthias, which is derived from the Hebrew mattithyah gift of God The name is borne in the Bible by the apostle chosen by lot to replace Judas Iscariot".
  84. Mefodi The name Mefodi is of Russian origin and means "the Greek Methodios fellow traveler, a compounding of the elements meta with and hodos road, path. The name was borne by the evangelist St. Methodius d. 885, the first translator of the Bible into the Slavonic language".
  85. Menashe The name Menashe is of Hebrew origin and means "Causing to forget. The name was borne by the eldest son of Joseph".
  86. Methushelach The name Methushelach is of Hebrew origin and means "the Hebrew methushelach, which possibly means man who was sent, man of the dart, man of Shelah [a Babylonian god]. The name is borne in the Bible by the longest-living man. He is said to have died at the age of 969 years".
  87. Metodej The name Metodej is of Czech / Slovak origin and means "Czech form of the Russian Mefodi, which is from the Greek Methodios fellow traveler, a com-pounding of the elements meta with and hodos road, path The name was borne by the evangelist St. Methodius d. 885, the first translator of the Bible into the Slavonic language. Pet: Metodek, Metousek".
  88. Midi The name Midi is of Hebrew origin and means "the Hebrew midhyan strife The name was borne by the fourth son of Abraham by Keturah".
  89. Mlcah The name Mlcah is of Biblical origin and means "the Hebrew mikhdyah who is like God?. The name is borne in the Bible by several Old Testament characters, including an 8th-century B.C. prophet of Judah. His prophecies are found in the book of Micah".
  90. Mleczyslaw The name Mleczyslaw is of Polish origin and means "Compound name, the first element of which is of uncertain derivation. Some believe it to be from miecz sword, the Old Polish miecz man, father, or mieszka bear. The second element is the Slavonic slav glory. The name was borne by two early kings of Poland".
  91. Moisse The name Moisse is of Russian origin and means "Russian form of Moses, an Ecclesiastic Greek name derived from the Hebrew mosheh drawn out of the water and from the Egyptian mes, mesu child, son The name is borne in the Bible by the leader who brought the Israelites out of bondage in Egypt and received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai".
  92. Mstislav The name Mstislav is of Russian origin and means "the Ecclesiastic Greek Nathanael, a derivative of the Hebrew Netanel, which is from nehanel gift of God The name is borne in the Bible by one of the disciples of Christ, more commonly known as Bartholomew".
  93. Nachum The name Nachum is of Hebrew origin and means "the Hebrew nachum comfort. The name is borne by a minor Hebrew prophet of the 7th century B.C. His prophecies are recorded in the Old Testament book of Nahum".
  94. Nasheakush The name Nasheakush is of North American Indian origin and means "Sauk name borne by a son of Chief Black Hawk and Asshewequa Singing Bird".
  95. Nasomsee The name Nasomsee is of North American Indian origin and means "Sauk name borne by a son of Chief Black Hawk and Asshewequa Singing Bird".
  96. Nicostrato The name Nicostrato is of Italian origin and means "From the Greek Nikostratos, a com-pound name composed of the elements nike victory and stratos army: hence, victorious army The name was borne by a 4th-century Roman soldier martyred under Diocletian with a group of fellow soldiers. Short: Nico".
  97. Nitoh The name Nitoh is of North American Indian origin and means "MAHKWI Lone wolf Blackfoot. The name was borne by artist Hart Merriam Schultz 1882-1970, also known as Lone Wolf Shultz. He was a gifted painter of both watercolors and oils and a talented sculptor".
  98. Nlcodemo The name Nlcodemo is of Italian origin and means "the Greek Nikodemos, a compound name composed from the elements nilce victory and demos people, population: hence, victory of the people The name is borne in the Bible by a Pharisee, a member of the Sanhedrin who spoke up for Jesus when the Pharisees wanted him arrested. Short: Nico".
  99. Olsfn The name Olsfn is of Irish origin and means "Diminutive form of os a deer: hence, a fawn, a little deer The name was borne by a famous Fenian poet, the son of Fionn MacCumhail Finn MacCool. The name has been Anglicized as Ossian and Ossin".
  100. Oqwa The name Oqwa is of North American Indian origin and means "PI Red cloud Tewa. The name was borne by Abel Sanchez c. 1900-71, an important Pueblo artist whose genre was watercolor painting".
  101. Passaconaway The name Passaconaway is of North American Indian origin and means "Pennacook name derived from pa- pisse-conwa bear cub The name was borne by an important Pennacook chief who was known as being a powerful medicine man and skillful military leader".
  102. Pawhuska The name Pawhuska is of North American Indian origin and means "White hair. Osage. The name was borne by a well-known Osage leader. He got his name from an incident in which he grabbed the wig from General St. Claire during battle. St. Claire escaped, but from then on Pawhuska wore the wig for luck and strength in battle".
  103. Peniamina The name Peniamina is of Hawaiian origin and means "Hawaiian form of Benjamin, a cognate of the Hebrew Binyamin, which is derived from binyamm son of the right hand, favorite son. The name is borne in the Bible by the youngest of Jacob's twelve sons. He was the progenitor of the tribe of Benjamin".
  104. Plnchas The name Plnchas is of Hebrew origin and means "the mouth of a snake, mouth of brass. It may also be derived from the Egyptian penechase Negro, dark-complexioned. The name is borne in the Bible by a grandson of Aaron, a high priest who became the chief adviser in the war with the Benjamites".
  105. Plus The name Plus is of Polish origin and means "A borrowing from the Latin, Pius is directly de-rived from pius pious, devout The name was borne by twelve popes".
  106. Prokhop The name Prokhop is of Russian origin and means "Russian form of the Greek Prokopios pro-gressive, a compound name composed of the elements pro before and kopios in great abundance, copious. The name was borne by a 4th-century Greek saint, the first to be martyred in Palestine under the reign of Diocletian".
  107. Rfigls The name Rfigls is of French origin and means "Transferred use of the French surname derived from the Latin regis kingly The name was borne by St. Jean-Fran^oise Regis of Narbonne d. 1640, noted for devoting his energies to reforming prostitutes".
  108. Romolo The name Romolo is of Italian origin and means "From the Latin Romulus the one belonging to Roma The name Romulus was borne by the twin brother of Remus; they are the legendary cofounders of Rome".
  109. Savvel The name Savvel is of Russian origin and means "Russian form of Saul, a cognate of the Hebrew Shaul, which is derived from sha'ul asked of, borrowed. The name is borne in the Bible by the first king of Israel, appointed by the prophet Samuel, and by Saul of Tarsus, who later became the apostle Paul".
  110. Sebastjan The name Sebastjan is of Polish origin and means "the Greek Sebastianos a man of Sebastia, a town in Asia Minor The name was borne by a 3rd-century Christian soldier of Rome, martyred under Diocletian by the arrows of his fellow soldiers".
  111. Shafan The name Shafan is of Hebrew origin and means "A badger, a coney a type of rabbit. The name is borne in the Bible by a scribe of King Josiah".
  112. Shemalah The name Shemalah is of Hebrew origin and means "whom Jehovah heard, heard of Jehovah. The name was borne by many biblical characters".
  113. Shivaji The name Shivaji is of Indian origin and means "the name of the Hindu god Shiva and -ji an honorable suffix The name was borne by the founder 1627-80 of the Maratha confederacy, which succeeded in holding back Mogul advancement in the south. He is known for having been a great strategist and for successfully employing guerrilla tactics".
  114. Shukri The name Shukri is of Muslim origin and means "shukri thanks, which is from the verb shakara to thank The name was borne by the Syrian president Shukri Al-Quwatli 1891-1967, who formed the United Arab Republic in 1958 with the Egyptian president Jamal 'Abd-al-Nasir".
  115. Siadhal The name Siadhal is of Irish origin and means "Ancient name derived from siadhail sloth. The name was borne by two Irish saints and was Anglicized as Shiel".
  116. Slegmund The name Slegmund is of German origin and means "Compound name composed of the ele-ments sig victory and mund hand, protection: hence, victorious protection. The name was borne by Sig- mund Freud 1856-1939, the Austrian physician and neurologist who is considered the father of psychoanalysis".
  117. Sylwester The name Sylwester is of Polish origin and means "From the Latin Silvester, which is from sii- vester of a wood or forest, a derivative of silva a wood. The name was borne by three popes, the first of whom is said to have baptized Constantine and cured him of leprosy".
  118. Szymon The name Szymon is of Polish origin and means "Polish form of Simon, which is from the Ecclesiastic Greek Simon, a derivative of the Hebrew shim'dn heard The name is borne in the Bible by two of the Twelve Apostles and a brother of Jesus, as well as several other New Testament characters".
  119. Tadeusz The name Tadeusz is of Polish origin and means "the Ecclesiastic Late Latin Thaddeus, which is from the Greek Thaddaios, a name of uncertain derivation Some believe it a variant of Theodoras God's gift. Others feel it is from an Aramaic word meaning praised. The name is borne by the Polish prime minister, Tadeusz Mazowiecki b. 1927".
  120. Thaonawyuthe The name Thaonawyuthe is of North American Indian origin and means "Chain breaker. Seneca. It was borne by an important chief known as Blacksnake 1760-1859. He is known for keeping the Seneca people united and for keeping their religion, Gaiwiio, alive in the critical and uneasy times following the American Revolution".
  121. Thayendanegea The name Thayendanegea is of North American Indian origin and means "the Iroquois thay- endane-ke he places two bets The name was borne by a Mohawk chief who was also known as Joseph Brant 1742-1807. He supported the British during the American Revolution, an act that split the Iroquois League".
  122. Tiki The name Tiki is of Mythology and Astrology origin and means "Maori and Marquesan name borne in Polynesian mythology by the first man or the god who created him".
  123. Tltus The name Tltus is of Biblical origin and means "the Greek Titos, which is of un-certain derivation Most believe it is from tio to honor. The name is borne in the Bible by a disciple and companion of Paul, to whom Paul addressed an epistle".
  124. Tomasso The name Tomasso is of Italian origin and means "From the Ecclesiastic Greek Thomas, which is derived from the Aramaic te'dma a twin The name is borne in the Bible by an apostle who doubted the resurrection of Christ. Short: Maso".
  125. Tzedekiah The name Tzedekiah is of Hebrew origin and means "Righteousness of Jehovah. The name is borne in the Bible by the last king of Judah 597-586 B.C.. He changed his name from Mattaniah after being appointed by the king of Babylonia, Nebuchadnezzar".
  126. Ulisses The name Ulisses is of Polish origin and means "Polish form of the Latin Ulysses, a cognate of the Greek Odysseus hater, which is from the root dys hate The name is borne in mythology by a king of Ithaca who was a Greek leader of the Trojan War and the hero of the Odyssey".
  127. Urjasz The name Urjasz is of Polish origin and means "Polish form of Uriah, which is from the Hebrew uriyah God is light The name is borne in the Bible by a Hittite military leader whose wife King David desired and made pregnant. Uriah was put on the front lines of battle to ensure his death so that David could marry Bathsheba".
  128. Wabaunsee The name Wabaunsee is of North American Indian origin and means "Dawn of day, daybreak. Potawatomi. The name was borne by a Potawatomi chief after whom Wabaunsee County in Kansas is named. He is remembered for his fierceness and courage in battle".
  129. Wahchumyus The name Wahchumyus is of North American Indian origin and means "Rainbow Nez Perce. The name was borne by a warrior who claimed to get his power and strength from the air and the rainbow".
  130. Wahshehah The name Wahshehah is of North American Indian origin and means "Fat on skin Osage. Wahshehah 1860-1932 was the name borne by an Osage leader and representative to the United States government. He was known to whites as Bacon Rind".
  131. Wakuntchapinka The name Wakuntchapinka is of North American Indian origin and means "Good thunder Winnebago. The name was borne by a leader of the Winnebago who supported the Anglo position and took the whites' side in the Black Hawk War in 1832; even so, his people were relocated to a reservation in South Dakota, where they endured terrible conditions".
  132. Wlnnemucca The name Wlnnemucca is of North American Indian origin and means "Paiute name borne by a chief, known to Anglos as Captain Truckee, who guided Captain John Fremont across the mountains and into California The name is thought to be derived from a time when Fremont observed the chief wearing only one moccasin one muck".
  133. Yared The name Yared is of Hebrew origin and means "TO descend, descendant. The name is borne in the Bible by the grandfather of Methuselah".
  134. Yehonatan The name Yehonatan is of Hebrew origin and means "the Hebrew yehonathan Yahweh has given The name is borne in the Bible by the son of King Saul and close friend of David. Jonathan is the Anglicized form. Short: Yonatan".
  135. Yirmeyahu The name Yirmeyahu is of Hebrew origin and means "The Lord loosens, God will uplift The name is borne in the Bible by several characters, one of whom was a major prophet of the 6th and 7th centuries B.C. Jeremiah is the Anglicized form".
  136. Yishmael The name Yishmael is of Hebrew origin and means "God will hear The name was borne by the son of Abraham and his concubine Hagar. After the birth of Isaac by Abraham's wife Sarah, Yishmael and Hagar were abandoned in the desert, where they were saved by God. Yishmael is considered to be the patriarch of the Arabs. Ishmael is the Anglicized form".
  137. Yltzchak The name Yltzchak is of Hebrew origin and means "Popular name derived from the Hebrew yit- shaq laughter. Isaac is the Anglicized form of the name, which is borne in the Bible by the son of Abraham and Sarah. He is considered to be the patriarch of the Hebrews".
  138. Zecharya The name Zecharya is of Hebrew origin and means "the Hebrew zecharyah re-membrance of the Lord, God remembers. The name is borne in the Bible by one of the twelve minor prophets".

2. Girl names that mean borne


  1. Abichayil The name Abichayil is of Hebrew origin and means "Father of might. The name is borne in the Old Testament by the sister-in-law of King David".
  2. Abigayil The name Abigayil is of Hebrew origin and means "the Hebrew abigayil Father is rejoicing. The name is borne in the Bible by the wise and beautiful wife of Nabal, who later became the wife of King David".
  3. Adalie The name Adalie is of German origin and means "Originally a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element adal meaning 'noble'. Saint Adela was a 7th-century Frankish princess who founded a monastery at Pfazel in France. This name was also borne by a daughter of William the Conqueror.".
  4. Adalina The name Adalina is of Teutonic origin and means "Originally a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element adal meaning 'noble'. Saint Adela was a 7th-century Frankish princess who founded a monastery at Pfazel in France. This name was also borne by a daughter of William the Conqueror.".
  5. Adaline The name Adaline is of Teutonic origin and means "Originally a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element adal meaning 'noble'. Saint Adela was a 7th-century Frankish princess who founded a monastery at Pfazel in France. This name was also borne by a daughter of William the Conqueror.".
  6. Aeola The name Aeola is of Greek origin and means "Feminine form of Aeolus, a name of uncertain derivation, which was borne by the Greek mythological god of the winds".
  7. Agape The name Agape is of Greek origin and means "Derived from Greek (agape meaning 'love'. This name was borne by at least two early saints.".
  8. Agrafena The name Agrafena is of Russian origin and means "Russian form of the Latin Agrippina, a name of uncertain etymology borne by Agrippina the Younger A.D. 15 ?—59, the mother of Nero. Some believe it to mean born feet-first".
  9. Apikaila The name Apikaila is of Hawaiian origin and means "APIKA'ILA Hawaiian form of Abigail, a cognate of the Hebrew Avigayil, which is derived from avlgayil father of exaltation, father is rejoicing. The name is borne in the Bible by one of the wives of King David".
  10. Asshewequa The name Asshewequa is of North American Indian origin and means "Singing bird Sauk. The name was borne by the wife of Chief Black Hawk".
  11. Ausaq The name Ausaq is of Arabic origin and means "Loads, such as the load carried by a ship or carriage, or the load of fruit borne by a palm tree".
  12. Betsabe The name Betsabe is of Spanish origin and means "the Hebrew Bathsheba daughter of Sheba, daughter of the oath. The name is borne in the Bible by the beautiful wife of Uriah. She was married to King David after he ensured Uriah's death in battle".
  13. Caliopa The name Caliopa is of Spanish origin and means "the Greek Kalliope beautiful voice, a compounding of the elements kalios beauty, beautiful and ops voice The name is borne in Greek mythology by the Muse of epic poetry and eloquence".
  14. Dabuda The name Dabuda is of North American Indian origin and means "Wide hips Washo. The name was borne by the basket designer and weaver Datsolalee c. 1835- 1925".
  15. Efah The name Efah is of Hebrew origin and means "darkness, gloom. The name is borne in the Bible by a concubine of Caleb".
  16. Einmyria The name Einmyria is of Scandinavian origin and means "Of uncertain meaning borne in Norse mythology by one of the two daughters of Loki, the trickster god Little is known of her other than her name and that of her sister, Eisa".
  17. Eunike The name Eunike is of Greek origin and means "Compound name composed of the elements eu well, good, fair and nike victory: hence, good victory. The name is borne in the Bible by the mother of Timothy".
  18. Fawziyya The name Fawziyya is of Muslim origin and means "From the Arabic fa
  19. Flore The name Flore is of French origin and means "Cognate of Flora, which is derived from the Latin floris a flower The name was borne by a young Spanish woman martyred at Cordova in 851 during the persecution under the Moslem ruler Abd-ar-Rahman II".
  20. Helfene The name Helfene is of French origin and means "From the Greek Helene, which is derived from the element ele light The name was borne by the Christian mother c. 248-327 of Constantine the Great. Her influence led to the toleration of Christian-ity, and she is credited with finding the True Cross buried in a hillock close to Calvary".
  21. Hlfn The name Hlfn is of Scandinavian origin and means "Ancient name of uncertain meaning borne in Norse mythology by one of Frigg's attendants, the goddess of consolation who relieved grief and heard the prayers of mortals".
  22. Iphigeneia The name Iphigeneia is of Greek origin and means "A of royal birth, which is borne in Greek mythology by a daughter of Agamemnon. He offered her as a sacrifice to Artemis. In some versions, Iphigeneia is saved by the gods".
  23. Julitte The name Julitte is of French origin and means "the Latin Julitta, a name of uncertain origin Some believe it to be a Late Latin form of Judith he will be praised; others think it is a variant of Julia. The name was borne by a 4th-century woman martyred in Tarsus with her infant son, Quiricus".
  24. Kantimati The name Kantimati is of Indian origin and means "kanti beauty, loveliness The name was borne by the mother of the philosopher Ramanuja".
  25. Kasturba The name Kasturba is of Indian origin and means "Musk The name Kasturba was borne by the wife of Mahatma Gandhi. See MOHANDAS Male Names. As his constant companion, she shared his troubles and supported him in all he did. Such was their devotion to one another that upon her death in 1944, Gandhi observed a three-week fast".
  26. Kausalya The name Kausalya is of Indian origin and means "the Sanskrit kausalya be-longing to the Kosala people. The name was borne by the wife of King Dasaratha and mother of Rama, one of the most popular of the Hindu deities".
  27. Kordelja The name Kordelja is of Polish origin and means "Polish cognate of Cordelia, a name of un-certain origin It is thought to be from the Celtic name Creiryddlydd daughter of the sea. The name is borne in Shakespeare's King Lear as the name of Lear's youngest daughter, the only one who was faithful to him".
  28. Liberada The name Liberada is of Portuguese origin and means "Feminine form of Liberato, a name derived from the Latin Liberatus he who has been liberated The name was borne by a mystical saint of Portugal who grew a beard to maintain her vow of virginity".
  29. Lilavati The name Lilavati is of Indian origin and means "Free will of god The name was borne by the daughter of 12th-century mathematician Bhaska- racharya. He name one of his systems of mathematics after her".
  30. Lleulu The name Lleulu is of Welsh origin and means "Welsh form of Lucia, a feminine form of Lucius, which is derived from the Latin lux light The name was borne by St. Lucia of Syracuse, a 4th-century martyr whose popularity during the Middle Ages led to widespread use of the name".
  31. Magdolna The name Magdolna is of Hungarian origin and means "Hungarian form of Magdalena, a Latinate form of the Ecclesiastic Greek Magdalene woman from Magdala, a town near the Sea of Galilee The name is borne in the Bible by Mary Magdalene, a woman Christ cured of seven demons".
  32. Merav The name Merav is of Hebrew origin and means "Increase. The name was borne by the elder of King Saul's two daughters".
  33. Minnehaha The name Minnehaha is of North American Indian origin and means "Laughing water Dakota. The name was borne by the maiden who was loved by Hiawatha".
  34. Mllcah The name Mllcah is of Hebrew origin and means "Queen, counsel. The name is borne in the Bible by the sister-in-law of Abraham. She was the wife of Nachor".
  35. Momone The name Momone is of North American Indian origin and means "Heather flower Montauk. The name was borne by the daughter of Chief Wyandach".
  36. Mutsiawotan The name Mutsiawotan is of North American Indian origin and means "AHKI Fine shield woman Blackfoot. The name was borne by the mother of artist Lone Wolf Schultz. See NITOH MAHKWI Male Names".
  37. Nauasia The name Nauasia is of North American Indian origin and means "Sauk name borne by a daughter of Black Hawk and Asshewequa".
  38. Noemf The name Noemf is of Spanish origin and means "Spanish form of the Hebrew Naomi, a name derived from naomi my delight. The name is borne in the Bible by the mother-in-law of Ruth".
  39. Oskaloosa The name Oskaloosa is of North American Indian origin and means "A name of questionable origin and mean-ing, of which the translation last of the beautiful has come to be accepted Some believe the name was borne by one of the wives of Mahaska; others think that Oskaloosa was a wife of Osceola".
  40. Polola The name Polola is of Hawaiian origin and means "Hawaiian form of Flora, a name derived from the Latin floris a flower. The name is borne in Roman mythology by the goddess of flowers and spring".
  41. Quah The name Quah is of North American Indian origin and means "AH White coral beads Pueblo. The name was borne by Tonita Pena 1895-1949, a Pueblo painter who was the first to break away from the traditional restrictions put on women, and paint as she wished. She was commissioned to produce many murals throughout Arizona and New Mexico".
  42. Reuma The name Reuma is of Hebrew origin and means "antelope, exalted. The name is borne in the Bible by the concubine of Abraham's brother, Nachor".
  43. Rfoghnach The name Rfoghnach is of Irish origin and means "Gaelic name derived from rioghan queen: hence, queenly The name was borne by the 6th-century St. Rioghnach, sister of St. Finnian of Clonard. Riona is the Anglicized form of the name, which was also translated as Regina".
  44. Ritzpah The name Ritzpah is of Hebrew origin and means "hot stone, a coal. The name was borne by a concubine of King Saul and mother of two of his sons".
  45. Roshanara The name Roshanara is of Indian origin and means "A borrowing from the Persian, Rosha- nara is derived from roshanara light of the assembly The name, indicative of great beauty, was borne by the youngest daughter of Shah Jahan 1592-1666. Upon her death, she was buried in his garden, which he named in her honor, the Garden of Roshan Ara".
  46. Salomea The name Salomea is of Polish origin and means "From the Greek Salome, which is from the Hebrew shaLdm peace The name is borne in the Bible by one of the three women who followed Jesus in Galilee and cared for his needs. She was present at the crucifixion and later was witness to the empty tomb".
  47. Sandyha The name Sandyha is of Indian origin and means "the Sanskrit sandhya twi-light The name is borne by the personification of twilight, a daughter of the god Brahma".
  48. Scenanki The name Scenanki is of North American Indian origin and means "Creek name of uncertain meaning borne by the wife of Tomochichi She sailed to England in 1734 with her husband and several other Creeks with James Oglethorpe, a move that led to commercial trade between the Creek Nation and white traders".
  49. Shadya The name Shadya is of Muslim origin and means "the Arabic shadi singer, which is from the root shada to sing. The name is borne by a famous Egyptian actress and singer".
  50. Siniiad The name Siniiad is of Irish origin and means "Popular Gaelic form of Jane, a feminine form of John God is gracious. See JANE. The name is borne by Irish actress Sinead Cusack and singer Sinead O'Connor".
  51. Sjofn The name Sjofn is of Scandinavian origin and means "From the Old Norse sjafni love The name is borne in Norse mythology by an attendant of Frigg, a goddess whose duty was to kindle love between men and women".
  52. Slf The name Slf is of Scandinavian origin and means "Kindred, relationship. The name is borne in Norse mythology by a golden-haired fertility-goddess who was the wife of Thor and mother of Thrud. She was also con-sidered to be the goddess of agriculture, her emblem being ripened corn".
  53. Slgrun The name Slgrun is of Scandinavian origin and means "From an Old Norse compound name composed of sigr victory and run secret lore The name is borne in Norse mythology by the Valkyrie daughter of King Hogni".
  54. Slgyn The name Slgyn is of Scandinavian origin and means "an Old Norse name composed of the element sigr victory The name is borne in Norse mythology by the all-faithful third wife of the malevolent Loki, and mother of Narve and Vali".
  55. Sri The name Sri is of Indian origin and means "the Sanskrit STT prosperity, power, beauty, luster. The name is borne by the goddess of prosperity, good fortune, and beauty. Also known as Lakshmi, she is the wife of Vishnu".
  56. Svanni The name Svanni is of Scandinavian origin and means "Slender The name is borne in Norse mythology by one of the daughters of Karl and Snor. Her name was characteristic of the attribute she represented for the peasant class".
  57. Tahcawin The name Tahcawin is of North American Indian origin and means "The doe Sioux. The name Tahcawin was borne by a niece of Sitting Bull".
  58. Taisiya The name Taisiya is of Russian origin and means "Believed to be a Russian form of the Greek Thais, which is of uncertain derivation Bond is a popular folk definition. The name was borne by a 4th-cen- tury B.C. courtesan who accompanied Alexander the Great on his Asiatic campaign. Pet: Tasya, Taya".
  59. Talula The name Talula is of North American Indian origin and means "Jumping water, leaping water. Choctaw. The name was borne by actress Tallulah Bankhead 193- 68".
  60. Thocmetony The name Thocmetony is of North American Indian origin and means "Shell flower. Paiute. The name was borne by Sarah Winnemucca, granddaughter of the elder Chief Winnemucca. She is remembered for her tireless work promoting better conditions for the Paiute".
  61. Tripta The name Tripta is of Indian origin and means "Satisfied, satiated The name was borne by the mother of Nanak, the founder of the Sikh religion".
  62. Tyche The name Tyche is of Mythology and Astrology origin and means "Believed to be derived from the Greek teuchein to prepare The name is borne in Greek mythology by the goddess of chance and fortune".
  63. Tzivya The name Tzivya is of Hebrew origin and means "Gazelle. The name is borne in the Old Testament by the mother of King Joash".
  64. Uranja The name Uranja is of Polish origin and means "Polish form of the Greek Urania, which is de-rived from Ourania the heavenly one The name is borne in Greek mythology by the Muse of astronomy".
  65. Urszula The name Urszula is of Polish origin and means "From the Latin Ursula, a diminutive form of ursa she-bear. The name was borne by a legendary Christian British princess who is said to have been martyred in the 4th century along with eleven thousand virgins by the Huns at Cologne".
  66. Wlllem The name Wlllem is of Scandinavian origin and means "From the Old Norman French Willaume resolute protector, a derivative of the Old High German Willehelm, a compounding of the elements willeo will, resolution and helm helmet, protection. The name was borne by three kings of the Netherlands".
  67. Wyandanch The name Wyandanch is of North American Indian origin and means "The wise speaker. Montauk. The name was borne by the last major Native American leader on Long Island 1600-59".
  68. Xantho The name Xantho is of Mythology and Astrology origin and means "the Greek xanthos yellow, golden The name Xantho golden-haired one is borne in Greek mythology by a sea nymph, a daughter of Nereus and Doris".
  69. Xlaoplng The name Xlaoplng is of Chinese origin and means "Xiaoping Small peace The name was borne by Vice Premier Deng Xiaoping".
  70. Zacharjasz The name Zacharjasz is of Polish origin and means "Polish form of Zachariah, which is from the Ecclesiastic Late Latin and Ecclesiastic Greek Zacharias, a name derived from the Hebrew zharyah God remembers The name is borne in the Bible by the father of John the Baptist".
  71. Zenobja The name Zenobja is of Polish origin and means "From the Greek Zenobia, the feminine form of Zenobios, a compound name composed of the elements Zen of Zeus and bios life: hence, the life of Zeus The name was borne by a 3rd-century queen of Palmyra noted for her beauty and intelligence, as well as her ruthlessness with her foes".
  72. Zfiphyrlne The name Zfiphyrlne is of French origin and means "the Greek Zephyra, the feminine form of Zephyrus, which is derived from zephyros the west wind The name Zephyrus is borne in Greek mythology by the god of the west wind".
  73. Zlmran The name Zlmran is of Hebrew origin and means "Celebrated, sacred Zimran is borne in the Bible by a son of Abraham and Keturah".
  74. Zuzanna The name Zuzanna is of Polish origin and means "Polish form of Susannah, which is from the Hebrew Shoshana, a derivative of shoshannah a lily, a rose. The name is borne in the Bible by a woman falsely accused of adultery. Her story is told in the apocryphal book of Susannah and the Elders".

3. Unisex names that mean borne


  1. Adal The name Adal is of German origin and means "Originally a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element adal meaning 'noble'. Saint Adela was a 7th-century Frankish princess who founded a monastery at Pfazel in France. This name was also borne by a daughter of William the Conqueror.".
  2. Adel The name Adel is of German origin and means "Originally a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element adal meaning 'noble'. Saint Adela was a 7th-century Frankish princess who founded a monastery at Pfazel in France. This name was also borne by a daughter of William the Conqueror.".
  3. Adrea The name Adrea is of Latin origin and means "Spanish form of Hadrianus, also a name used for the nobility class of the Betsileo people of central Madagascar. Six popes have borne this name.".
  4. Adriana The name Adriana is of Spanish origin and means "Feminine form of Adrian / from the Spanish name Hadrianus, Six popes have borne this name. Is a masculine name in Africa, and is used for the nobility class of the Betsileo people of central Madagascar. ".
  5. Adriane The name Adriane is of German origin and means "Spanish form of Hadrianus, also a name used for the nobility class of the Betsileo people of central Madagascar. Six popes have borne this name.".
  6. Hadria The name Hadria is of Greek origin and means "Spanish form of Hadrianus, also a name used for the nobility class of the Betsileo people of central Madagascar. Six popes have borne this name. Latin for "Dark"".