Names that mean hold

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 Hold in their meaning.

1. Boy names that mean hold


  1. Ayaad The name Ayaad is of Arabic origin and means "Anything that holds power".
  2. Cakrapani The name Cakrapani is of Hindi origin and means "Discus Holder".
  3. Chandrashekar The name Chandrashekar is of Hindi origin and means "One who holds Moon in his hair knot (Shiva), lord Shiva".
  4. Chandrashekhar The name Chandrashekhar is of Indian origin and means "One who holds moon in his hair knot, Lord Shiva".
  5. Christoforus The name Christoforus is of English origin and means "Variant of Christopher: He who holds Christ in his heart. Famous Bearers: actors Christopher Plummer and Christopher Walken, explorer Christopher Columbus.".
  6. Erish The name Erish is of Arabic origin and means "To cherish, To hold dear".
  7. Fariq The name Fariq is of Arabic origin and means "One who holds rank as lieu¬tenant general".
  8. Franc The name Franc is of Latin origin and means "Freedom|Honest, Free holder of land. The short form of Franklin.".
  9. Frank The name Frank is of English origin and means "Freedom|Honest, Free holder of land. The short form of Franklin.".
  10. Girdhari The name Girdhari is of Hindi origin and means "Lord Krishna, One who holds mountain (Krishna)".
  11. Gleipnif The name Gleipnif is of Norse origin and means "Magic net woven to hold Fenrir.".
  12. Gleipnir The name Gleipnir is of Norse origin and means "Myth name (magic net woven to hold Fenrir)".
  13. Heck The name Heck is of Greek origin and means "To possess or to hold".
  14. Hushah The name Hushah is of Biblical origin and means "Hasting, holding peace.".
  15. Ihtiraam The name Ihtiraam is of Urdu origin and means "Honour, hold in honour".
  16. Ihtiram The name Ihtiram is of Urdu origin and means "Honour, hold in honour".
  17. Jyothirdhar The name Jyothirdhar is of Hindi origin and means "One who holds the flame, Sun".
  18. Jyotirdhar The name Jyotirdhar is of Hindi origin and means "One who holds the flame, Sun".
  19. Kaardaar The name Kaardaar is of Arabic origin and means "Post Holder".
  20. Karnadhara The name Karnadhara is of Hindi origin and means "One who Holds Others by the Ear, A Leader, Pilot".
  21. Keye The name Keye is of English origin and means "Son of the fiery one|Son of the key holder.".
  22. Keynan The name Keynan is of English origin and means "Son of the fiery one|Son of the key holder.".
  23. Keynon The name Keynon is of English origin and means "Son of the fiery one|Son of the key holder.".
  24. Kitt The name Kitt is of English origin and means "Diminutive of Christopher: He who holds Christ in his heart. Diminutive of Christian: Follower of Christ.".
  25. Mashawir The name Mashawir is of Arabic origin and means "Honeycomb cells, it is the plural of Mashar (honeycomb cell ), which is one of the cells in a honeycomb that hold honey".
  26. Maxton The name Maxton is of English origin and means "From Maccuss town Originally a surname People think of Maxton as energetic, intelligent, sporty, winner, handsome People who like the name Maxton also like Maddox, Jackson, Max, Maxwell, Maxim, Braxton, Holden, Jacob, Micah, Miles".
  27. Mishal The name Mishal is of Arabic origin and means "One who holds the torch".
  28. Mozzaf The name Mozzaf is of Arabic origin and means "Post Holder".
  29. Mustasim The name Mustasim is of Arabic origin and means "He who holds fast".
  30. Nirdhar The name Nirdhar is of Hindi origin and means "One who holds water cloud".
  31. Padmadhar The name Padmadhar is of Hindi origin and means "One who holds a lotus".
  32. Padmin The name Padmin is of Hindi origin and means "Lotus Holder".
  33. Parashupani The name Parashupani is of Hindi origin and means "One Holding the Axe".
  34. Quiver The name Quiver is of English origin and means "Arrow holder.".
  35. Quyver The name Quyver is of English origin and means "Arrow holder.".
  36. Rinzen The name Rinzen is of Tibetan origin and means "The holder of intellect.".
  37. Shaildhar The name Shaildhar is of Hindi origin and means "One who holds mountain, lord Krishna".
  38. Sheshdhar The name Sheshdhar is of Hindi origin and means "One who holds snake".
  39. 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".
  40. Tuladhar The name Tuladhar is of Hindi origin and means "Scale Holder".

2. Girl names that mean hold


  1. Aintza The name Aintza is of Basque origin and means "One who holds the glory".
  2. Akhba The name Akhba is of Urdu origin and means "To Hold Someone'S Hand".
  3. Azbaa The name Azbaa is of Arabic origin and means "Hold".
  4. dhanavanthi The name dhanavanthi is of Hindi origin and means "Very quit, Holding wealth".
  5. dhanvanti The name dhanvanti is of Hindi origin and means "Very quit, Holding wealth".
  6. Hiilani The name Hiilani is of Hawaiian origin and means "A compounding of the elements hi'i to hold, to carry in the arms, to carry a child and lani sky, heaven, heavenly, spiritual, ruler, majesty: hence, held in the arms of heaven Short: Lani".
  7. Jesca The name Jesca is of English origin and means "One who be holds".
  8. Jessye The name Jessye is of English origin and means "One who be holds".
  9. Kinanah The name Kinanah is of Arabic origin and means "Quiver, which is a container that holds arrows".
  10. Menora The name Menora is of Hebrew origin and means "Candle holder.".
  11. Menorah The name Menorah is of Hebrew origin and means "Candle holder.".
  12. Minora The name Minora is of Japanese origin and means "Candle holder.".
  13. Minorah The name Minorah is of Hebrew origin and means "Candle holder.".
  14. Mynora The name Mynora is of Hebrew origin and means "Candle holder.".
  15. Mynorah The name Mynorah is of Hebrew origin and means "Candle holder.".
  16. Pankajadharini The name Pankajadharini is of Hindi origin and means "Lotus Holder".
  17. Patradharini The name Patradharini is of Hindi origin and means "Vessel Holder".
  18. Samaaraa The name Samaaraa is of Arabic origin and means "Ear of wheat, ear of corn (the part of the cereal plant that holds the seeds, see".
  19. Shooldharini The name Shooldharini is of Hindi origin and means "One who holds a monodent".
  20. Sonbula The name Sonbula is of Arabic origin and means "Plant ear, plant spike, as in ear of wheat, ear of corn (the part of the cereal plant that holds the seeds, see".
  21. Sreyashi The name Sreyashi is of Hindi origin and means "One who always holds the 1st position among all the girls".

3. Unisex names that mean hold


  1. Key The name Key is of Scottish origin and means "Son of the fiery one|Son of the key holder.".