Names that mean grandfather

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 Grandfather in their meaning.

1. Boy names that mean grandfather


  1. Afi The name Afi is of Norse origin and means "Grandfather".
  2. Babatunde The name Babatunde is of African origin and means "Yoruba of Nigeria name meaning 'father has returned' which means the child resembles one of his grandfathers. Variant, Tunde, exists.".
  3. Gais The name Gais is of Arthurian Legend origin and means "Percival's grandfather".
  4. Glais The name Glais is of Arthurian Legend origin and means "Percival's grandfather".
  5. Mudar The name Mudar is of Arabic origin and means "An Arabian tribe; name of A great grandfather of the Prophet".
  6. Nariman The name Nariman is of Persian origin and means "A character in Shahnameh ( ZAl's grandfather )".
  7. Pitamaha The name Pitamaha is of Indian origin and means "Grandfather".
  8. Posin The name Posin is of Chinese origin and means "Old grandfather elephant".
  9. Sokoro The name Sokoro is of African origin and means "Named after his grandfather. A Kisii name used in the East Africa region.".
  10. 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".
  11. Zuti The name Zuti is of Urdu origin and means "Name of the grandfather of Imam Abu Hanifah".