List of English Baby Names Meanings

Youkahainen

Meaning unknown. In the Finnish epic the 'Kalevala' this is the name of a youth who challenges Väinämöinen to a chanting (or spellcasting) duel. Joukahainen loses, and must promise his sister Aino to Väinämöinen.

Meaning: Great, large Origin: English

Yvonne

Yvonne( Ivon) is a female given name. It is French in origin, and is the feminine form of Yvon, which is derived from the Germanic name Yves. It is from the Germanic word iv, meaning "yew". Since yew wood was used for bows, Ivo may have been an occupational name meaning "archer".

Meaning: Yewtree Origin: English

Zadok

Means "righteous" in Hebrew. This is the name of several characters in the Old Testament, most notably the high priest of Israel during the reigns of David and Solomon. Solomon was anointed by Zadok.

Meaning: Just, Righteous Origin: English

Zalmon

Biblical Meaning: The name Zalmon is a Biblical baby name. In Biblical the meaning of the name Zalmon is: His shade; his image.

Meaning: Shady Origin: English

Zander

Zander is the phonetic equivalent to Xander, a short form of Alexander. Alexander is the Latin form of the Greek name “Alexandros”. The name's meaning is interpreted from “alexein” which means “to defend” plus “andros” which translates to “man, warrior” in a relationship or possessive form.

Meaning: Defender of mankind Origin: English

Zebedee

The name Zebedee is a Biblical baby name. In Biblical the meaning of the name Zebedee is: Abundant, portion.

Meaning: Mygift Origin: English

Zebina

The name Zebina is a Biblical baby name. In Biblical the meaning of the name Zebina is: Flowing now, selling, buying.

Meaning: Bought Origin: English

Zelophehad

Possibly means either "first born" or "shadow from terror" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament, Zelophehad is a man who dies while the Israelites are wandering in the wilderness, leaving five daughters as heirs.

Meaning: Firstrupture fracture Origin: English

Zeph

Hebrew Meaning: The name Zephaniah is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Zephaniah is: The Lord has concealed; the Lord has protected; treasured by God.

Meaning: God hashidden Origin: English

Zephania

The name Zephaniah is a Hebrew baby name. In Hebrew the meaning of the name Zephaniah is: The Lord has concealed; the Lord has protected; treasured by God.

Meaning: Hidden by God Origin: English