Names with Good Meanings

Kazuko is a Japanese feminine name that combines the character kazu ("harmony") with ko ("child"), creating a name that in total symbolises a child of peace. In Japan, names ending in ‘ko’ are rarely used as they now sound oldfashioned. More ‘trendy’ names are Kazumi (which means beautiful peace and can me used on both boys and girls), Kazuki (a masculine name meaning hope of peace) and Kazuo (also a masculine name meaning man of peace). The emphasis is on the first syllable, so it is said "KA-zoo-ko".

Gentler and much less frequently heard than Tamar.

Susmita, also spelled Sushmita which more accurately reflects its pronunciation, is an Indian or Bengali name widely unknown in the Western World but with definite potential.

A big, bold, ultra-rare virtue name. Could it follow in the footsteps of Justice and Liberty?

Conceivable middle name choice for admirers of flyer Amelia.

Could serve as an alternative to the more common Latifah.

A Puritan-virtue type name that could possibly work for a modern baby with its rhythmic four-syllable sound and admirable meaning.

Nigerian name with an honorable meaning.

Akudo is an Igbo-Nigerian name stemming from the Igbo word 'udo' meaning peace. Unlike other names containing the name "Udo", Akudo is a feminine name.

Rangimarie is the Maori words for peace, and is occasionally used as a feminine name. Dr Rangimarie Pere is a prominent New Zealander with this name.

North African name with a distinctive beat.

This feminine version of the masculine name Eder is far better than the alternative, Eider.

A modern virtue name possibility.

This Celtic saint's name is the most offbeat Jen name of all.

Unusual yet accessible name with the fashionable double-L sound. Lilting and lovely.

Ultimately a feminization of the very fashionable boys' name Zayn, Zoyna and its ilk, such as Zaina and Zoya, are fairly popular Arabic names for girls in Pakistan and among Muslims in India.