International Baby Boy Names
- Tilen
Origin:
Slovene variation of Giles, GreekMeaning:
"young goat"Description:
Tilen is the Slovene form of Giles — one of those names that feel ultra-British but is actually Greek in origin.
- Johari
Origin:
Arabic and Swahili from PersianMeaning:
"jewel"Description:
Johari is derived from the Arabic word jawhar, which evolved from the Persian word gouhar, both referring to gemstones.
- Aengus
Origin:
Form of Angus, ScottishMeaning:
"one strength"Description:
Angus is the Anglicized spelling of the Scottish Gaelic name Aengus or Aonghus or Aonghas. Unless you have a cultural reason to choose one of the Gaelic variations, Angus is uncommon enough.
- Selim
Origin:
Turkish variation of Salim, ArabicMeaning:
"safe"
- Itamar
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"date palm island"Description:
In the Old Testament, Itamar (or Ithamar) was the youngest son of Aaron.
- Kerem
Origin:
Turkish variation of Karim, ArabicMeaning:
"noble, generous"Description:
A Top 10 name in Turkey, seen again in the Top 100 in the double-barreled combination Kerem Ali.
- Usain
Origin:
Arabic, possible variation of HusseinMeaning:
"beautiful"Description:
There will probably be lots of little namesakes after the fastest man in the world, Jamaican Olympic runner Usain Bolt--middle name St. Leo.
- Sigurdur
Origin:
Icelandic from NorseMeaning:
"guardian of victory"Description:
Top 50 Icelandic name with the charming nickname Siggy.
- Batu
Origin:
MongolianMeaning:
"firm"Description:
A common name in Central Asia, linked to Mongol leader Batu Khan.
- Zsoka
Origin:
HungarianMeaning:
"my god is oath"Description:
A sparky diminutive of Erszébet, the Hungarian form of Elizabeth.
- Bayar
Origin:
MongolianMeaning:
"joy"Description:
A strong unisex option with an uplifting meaning.
- Ogun
Origin:
African, YorubaMeaning:
"god of war"Description:
Militaristic.
- Iskender
Origin:
Turkish variation of Alexander
- Nur
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"light"
- Dayo
Origin:
YorubaMeaning:
"joy arrives"Description:
A joyful Yoruba name which would be perfect for a long-awaited baby.