Names that mean brother

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 Brother in their meaning.

1. Boy names that mean brother

  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. Aarao The name Aarao is of Hebrew origin and means "Variant of Aaron: Lofty, exalted, high mountain. Biblically, Aaron was Moses' older brother (and keeper by God's command). He was first high priest of the Israelites, remembered for the miraculous blossoming of his staff or rod.".
  3. Achida The name Achida is of Hebrew origin and means "Smart brother.".
  4. Achidan The name Achidan is of Hebrew origin and means "My brother judged".
  5. Achimelech The name Achimelech is of Hebrew origin and means "The king is my brother.".
  6. Achiram The name Achiram is of Hebrew origin and means "My brother has been exalted".
  7. Achisar The name Achisar is of Hebrew origin and means "The prince is my brother.".
  8. Achishar The name Achishar is of Hebrew origin and means "My brother is a song.".
  9. Achiya The name Achiya is of Hebrew origin and means "God is my brother.".
  10. Achiyahu The name Achiyahu is of Hebrew origin and means "Variant of Achiya: God is my brother.".
  11. Adelphi The name Adelphi is of Greek origin and means "Brother".
  12. Adelpho The name Adelpho is of Greek origin and means "A brotherly man".
  13. Aegion The name Aegion is of Shakespearean origin and means "The Comedy of Errors' Father to the twin brothers Antipholus of Ephesus, and Antipholus of Syracuse.".
  14. Agamedes The name Agamedes is of Greek origin and means "Murdered by his brother for theft".
  15. Agamemnon The name Agamemnon is of Greek origin and means "Possibly meaning 'very steadfast' in Greek. In Greek mythology he was the brother of Menelaus and he led the Greek expedition to Troy to recover his brother's wife Helen. After the Trojan War Agamemnon was killed by his wife Clytemnestra.".
  16. Agraj The name Agraj is of Hindi origin and means "Leader, Senior, First born, Eldest brother".
  17. Aharah The name Aharah is of Biblical origin and means "A smiling brother, a meadow of a sweet savor".
  18. Aharhel The name Aharhel is of Biblical origin and means "Another host, the last sorrow, a brother's sheep".
  19. Ahasbai The name Ahasbai is of Biblical origin and means "Trusting in me, a grown-up brother".
  20. Ahi The name Ahi is of Biblical origin and means "My brother, my brethren".
  21. Ahia The name Ahia is of Hebrew origin and means "Variant of Achiya: God is my brother.".
  22. Ahiam The name Ahiam is of Biblical origin and means "Mother's brother, brother of a nation".
  23. Ahihud The name Ahihud is of Biblical origin and means "Brother of vanity, or of darkness, or of joy, or of praise, witty brother".
  24. Ahikam The name Ahikam is of Biblical origin and means "A brother who raises up or avenges+D140".
  25. Ahilud The name Ahilud is of Biblical origin and means "A brother born, or begotten".
  26. Ahimaaz The name Ahimaaz is of Biblical origin and means "A brother of the council".
  27. Ahimelech The name Ahimelech is of Biblical origin and means "My brother is a king, my king's brother".
  28. Ahinadab The name Ahinadab is of Biblical origin and means "A willing brother, brother of a vow".
  29. Ahinoam The name Ahinoam is of Hebrew origin and means "Beauty of the brother, brother of motion".
  30. Ahio The name Ahio is of Biblical origin and means "His brother, his brethren".
  31. Ahira The name Ahira is of Biblical origin and means "Brother of iniquity, brother of the shepherd".
  32. Ahishahur The name Ahishahur is of Biblical origin and means "Brother of the morning or dew, brother of blackness".
  33. Ahishar The name Ahishar is of Biblical origin and means "Brother of a prince, brother of a song".
  34. Ahlab The name Ahlab is of Biblical origin and means "Made of milk or of fat, brother of the heart".
  35. Ahoah The name Ahoah is of Biblical origin and means "A live brother, my thorn or thistle".
  36. Ahumai The name Ahumai is of Biblical origin and means "A meadow of waters, a brother of waters".
  37. Akhi The name Akhi is of Arabic origin and means "My Brother".
  38. Angada The name Angada is of Indian origin and means "Bracelet, brother of Wali & Sugreev".
  39. Antipholus The name Antipholus is of Shakespearean origin and means "The Comedy of Errors' Twin brothers, both named Antipholus, sons to Aemelia and Aegion. Antipholus of Ephesus, and Antipholus OF Syracuse.".
  40. Anuj The name Anuj is of Sanskrit origin and means "Younger brother, Later born".
  41. Anuja The name Anuja is of Indian origin and means "Younger brother".
  42. Arek The name Arek is of Hebrew origin and means "Variant of Aaron: Lofty, exalted, high mountain. Biblically, Aaron was Moses' older brother (and keeper by God's command). He was first high priest of the Israelites, remembered for the miraculous blossoming of his staff or rod.".
  43. Arju The name Arju is of Hindi origin and means "Peacock, One of the Pandavas brother (Son of lord Indra)".
  44. Armod The name Armod is of Norse origin and means "Blood brother of Geirleif.".
  45. Arteman The name Arteman is of Persian origin and means "Name of Khashayar's (Xerxes) Brother".
  46. Avaraj The name Avaraj is of Hindi origin and means "Juniyor, Younger brother, Born after".
  47. Baiju The name Baiju is of Hindi origin and means "Brother".
  48. Bairan The name Bairan is of Arabic origin and means "Brother".
  49. Balanuj The name Balanuj is of Hindi origin and means "The Younger Brother of Balaram; Another Name for Krishna".
  50. Balaraam The name Balaraam is of Hindi origin and means "The Elder Brother of lord Krishna".
  51. Balaram The name Balaram is of Indian origin and means "The brother of Lord Krishna".
  52. Balram The name Balram is of Indian origin and means "Krishna's brother".
  53. Bassianus The name Bassianus is of Shakespearean origin and means "The Tragedy of Titus Andronicus' Brother to Saturninus.".
  54. Beli Mawr The name Beli Mawr is of Arabic origin and means "Legendary brother in law of the Virgin Mary".
  55. Benyamin The name Benyamin is of Arabic origin and means "The Prophet Yusuf (as) brothers name".
  56. Bjolf The name Bjolf is of Norse origin and means "Blood brother of Lodmund.".
  57. Brajan The name Brajan is of Illyrian origin and means "Brother".
  58. Bratislav The name Bratislav is of Czech origin and means "Glorious brother.".
  59. Broddy The name Broddy is of Scottish origin and means "Diminutive of Broderick: Brother.".
  60. Broder The name Broder is of Scandinavian origin and means "Brother".
  61. Brolle The name Brolle is of Scandinavian origin and means "Diminutive of Broder: Brother.".
  62. Bror The name Bror is of Scandinavian origin and means "Diminutive of Broder: Brother.".
  63. dhritarastra The name dhritarastra is of Hindi origin and means "(The blind son of Vyasa, born to Ambika. Elder brother of Pandu. He became king in Hastinapur after Pandu retired to the forest.)".
  64. Doto The name Doto is of African origin and means "Younger brother of twins (Zaramo)".
  65. Dromio The name Dromio is of Shakespearean origin and means "The Comedy of Errors' Twin brothers, both named Dromio, attendants on the twin Antipholuses. Dromio of Ephesus, and Dromio OF Syracuse.".
  66. Efe The name Efe is of Turkish origin and means "Older brother; one who has massive strength and love".
  67. Ekodar The name Ekodar is of Hindi origin and means "Brother".
  68. Emre The name Emre is of Turkish origin and means "Brother".
  69. Esarhaddon The name Esarhaddon is of Biblical origin and means "Ashur has given a brother".
  70. Filadelfo The name Filadelfo is of Spanish origin and means "the Latin Philadelphia brotherly love".
  71. Gelar The name Gelar is of Aboriginal origin and means "A brother. ".
  72. Gloucester The name Gloucester is of Shakespearean origin and means "Henry V' Duke of Gloucester, King's brother, uncle to 'Henry VI'. 'Henry VI, III' Richard Plantagenet's son, later Duke of Gloucester. 'Henry IV, II' Prince Humphrey. 'Tragedy of King Lear' Earl of Gloucester. 'King Richard II' Duke of Gloucester.".
  73. Hailama The name Hailama is of Hawaiian origin and means "Famed brother.".
  74. Hailamah The name Hailamah is of Hawaiian origin and means "Famed brother.".
  75. Hairama The name Hairama is of Hawaiian origin and means "Famed brother.".
  76. Hairamah The name Hairamah is of Hawaiian origin and means "Famed brother.".
  77. Hilamah The name Hilamah is of Hawaiian origin and means "Famed brother.".
  78. Hilaman The name Hilaman is of Hawaiian origin and means "Famed brother.".
  79. Hirama The name Hirama is of Hawaiian origin and means "Famed brother.".
  80. Huynh The name Huynh is of Vietnamese origin and means "An older brother".
  81. Iccauhtli The name Iccauhtli is of Nahuatl origin and means "Younger brother".
  82. Iphicles The name Iphicles is of Latin origin and means "Hercules' twin brother".
  83. Iphides The name Iphides is of Greek origin and means "Hercules' twin brother.".
  84. Joa The name Joa is of Hebrew origin and means "His brother is God.".
  85. Joah The name Joah is of Biblical origin and means "His brother is God.".
  86. Kokeltaash The name Kokeltaash is of Arabic origin and means "Brother".
  87. Kumbhkarna The name Kumbhkarna is of Arabic origin and means "Ravans brother known for sleeping and eating".
  88. Kushadwaj The name Kushadwaj is of Hindi origin and means "Janak's Brother".
  89. Laertes The name Laertes is of Greek origin and means "The father of Odysseus and Ophelia's brother in Shakespeare's tragedy - Hamlet.".
  90. Lakhan The name Lakhan is of Hindi origin and means "Lord ramas brother, Successful, Achiever, distinguished".
  91. Lakshapati The name Lakshapati is of Hindi origin and means "Lord Rama's Brother".
  92. Lakshman The name Lakshman is of Indian origin and means "Younger brother of Rama".
  93. Lakshmibalan The name Lakshmibalan is of Hindi origin and means "Prosperous, Brother of Rama".
  94. Lauliwasikau The name Lauliwasikau is of North American Indian origin and means "Shawnee name derived from lalawe thika rattle It was the original name of Tenskwa'tawa, the twin brother of Tecumseh. See TENSKWATAWA".
  95. Lava The name Lava is of Hindi origin and means "Piece (Son of Ram and Sita; brother of Kush)".
  96. Laxman The name Laxman is of Hindi origin and means "Prosperous, Brother of Rama".
  97. 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".
  98. 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".
  99. Lodmund The name Lodmund is of Norse origin and means "Saga name (blood brother of Bjolf)".
  100. 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. ".
  101. Pahana The name Pahana is of Native American origin and means "Hopi name meaning ' lost white brother.'".
  102. Pandava The name Pandava is of Hindi origin and means "The Five Brothers in Mahabharata".
  103. Periyathambi The name Periyathambi is of Hindi origin and means "Big Brother".
  104. Pichai The name Pichai is of Hindi origin and means "Older Brother".
  105. Priyavrat The name Priyavrat is of Indian origin and means "An older brother".
  106. Raamaanuj The name Raamaanuj is of Hindi origin and means "Younger Brother of Rama".
  107. Ramanuj The name Ramanuj is of Hindi origin and means "Born after Rama i.e. Lakshman (Younger brother of Rama)".
  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. Sabastian The name Sabastian is of Greek origin and means "Revered. The twin brother of Viola in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. A third-century martyred centurion who became St. Sebastian patron saint of soldiers.".
  110. Sahodar The name Sahodar is of Hindi origin and means "Brother".
  111. Sankarshan The name Sankarshan is of Indian origin and means "A name of Balaram, brother of Lord Krishna".
  112. Satayu The name Satayu is of Indian origin and means "In Hinduism the brother of Amavasu and Vivasu".
  113. Shankarshan The name Shankarshan is of Hindi origin and means "Lord krishnas brother".
  114. Shaqeeq The name Shaqeeq is of Urdu origin and means "Real brother".
  115. Shatrughan The name Shatrughan is of Hindi origin and means "Lord ramas brother".
  116. Skandapurvaja The name Skandapurvaja is of Hindi origin and means "Elder brother of Skand".
  117. 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".
  118. Thambu The name Thambu is of Hindi origin and means "Thambi Younger Brother".
  119. Upen The name Upen is of Indian origin and means "In Hinduism Indra's younger brother".
  120. Upendran The name Upendran is of Hindi origin and means "Younger brother of Indra".
  121. Veiko The name Veiko is of Finnish origin and means "Brother".
  122. Veli The name Veli is of Swedish origin and means "One who is brotherly".
  123. Veyko The name Veyko is of Finnish origin and means "Brother".
  124. Vibhishana The name Vibhishana is of Arabic origin and means "Ravanas brother who leaves Lanka to join Rama and later become king of Lanka".
  125. Vidura The name Vidura is of Hindi origin and means "(Son of Vyasa and a palace maidservant; Brother to dhritarstra and Pandu; counsel to the King of Hatinapur. Vidura was said to be an expansion of Yamaraja, the lord of justice.)".
  126. Yudhishtar The name Yudhishtar is of Hindi origin and means "Eldest Among the Pandavas Brothers".
  127. Yudhishthir The name Yudhishthir is of Hindi origin and means "Eldest Pandavas brother, Firm in battle".
  128. Yudhishtir The name Yudhishtir is of Hindi origin and means "Eldest Pandavas brother, Firm in battle".
  129. Yugadarman The name Yugadarman is of Hindi origin and means "Eldest Pandava Brother".
  130. Zhong The name Zhong is of Chinese origin and means "Second brother".

2. Girl names that mean brother

  1. Achall The name Achall is of Celtic origin and means "In mythology a loving sister who died of grief when her brother died".
  2. Agraja The name Agraja is of Hindi origin and means "Leader, Senior, First born, Eldest brother".
  3. dahma The name dahma is of Arabic origin and means "She was a scholar of religion and had learnt from her brother al-Imam al-Mahdi".
  4. Esenia The name Esenia is of Spanish origin and means "the Latin Esseni an Essene, one belonging to the Essenes, an ancient Jewish brotherhood of ascetics and mytics".
  5. Ikha The name Ikha is of Arabic origin and means "Brotherhood and sisterhood, for people to love one another like brothers, or like sisters".
  6. Mandvi The name Mandvi is of Hindi origin and means "(Wife of Bharat (lord Ramas brother))".
  7. Phanessa The name Phanessa is of Greek origin and means "The mystic goddess of an ancient Greek brotherhood.".
  8. Rajanna The name Rajanna is of Hindi origin and means "The king, South indians add Anna as a mark of respect which literally means brother or elder one".
  9. Rajannya The name Rajannya is of Hindi origin and means "The king, South indians add Anna as a mark of respect which literally means brother or elder one".
  10. Rakhee The name Rakhee is of Hindi origin and means "Thread of brother sister bonding".
  11. Rakhi The name Rakhi is of Indian origin and means "The brother-sister bond".
  12. 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".
  13. Urmil The name Urmil is of Hindi origin and means "Meaning having Humble; Humble, Enchantress (Wife of Lakshman (lord Ramas brother))".

3. Unisex names that mean brother

  1. Abi The name Abi is of African origin and means "Elder brother.".
  2. Brody The name Brody is of Scottish origin and means "Brother".
  3. Ehi The name Ehi is of Biblical origin and means "My brother".
  4. Kaina The name Kaina is of Hawaiian origin and means "Younger sister of a girl; younger brother of a boy Variant Kaikaina".
  5. Shilah The name Shilah is of Native American origin and means "Navajo name meaning ' brother.'".
  6. Zemira The name Zemira is of Hebrew origin and means "Song. Son of Beker and grandson of Benjamin. His brothers were Joash, Eliezer, Elioenai, Omri, Jeremoth, Abijah, Anathoth and Alemeth. Variants: Zemirah. [1 Chronicles 7:8]".

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