Names That Mean Wise, Intelligent, and Smart
- Belig
Origin:
Mongolian name meaning "clever, wise"Meaning:
"clever, wise"Description:
Similar to the Turkish name Bilge (Bil-jeh), which has the same meaning.
- Rafiki
- Brilliance
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"brightness of light; exceptional intelligence"Description:
With its word name style and two equally lovely meanings, Brilliance could be one to watch.
- Gundruna
Origin:
SwedishMeaning:
"divine wisdom"Description:
Baby-naming rule #487: it's probably best to avoid names whose only possible nickname is Gun.
- Ulima
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"astute, wise"Description:
Unusual Arabic name with an inspiring meaning for a baby girl.
- Wanaka
Origin:
Maori placenameMeaning:
"place of knowledge"Description:
This beautiful lakeside town in southern New Zealand would make an unusual but wearable choice for a daughter. It benefits from having a great meaning, too.
- Sheenan
Origin:
Irish surname, variation of ShannonMeaning:
"old and wise"Description:
Sheenan updates the longtime Irish favorite Shannon, which ranked in the US Top 100 through much of the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. Shanon fell off the Top 1000 about ten years ago, but Sheenan is a worthy substitute. You might also consider it a form of Sheena, itself a form of Jane or John, with the meaning "God is gracious".