Female and male names starting with the letter "O" .
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OANH
FeminineUnique and meaningful Vietnamese female given name, originating from the ancient Chữ Nôm language, signifying 'one and only'.
OASIS
MasculineEnglish given name of modern origin derived from the Arabic word 'wahat', meaning "source of water".
OASIS
FeminineEnglish origin, meaning "a fertile spot or spring in a desert," gaining popularity for girls due to the British rock band Oasis, celebrity usage, and its appealing associations with nature and peace.
OATHA
FeminineEnigmatic name of unknown origin, bearing no clear cultural significance or etymological roots.
OATHER
MasculineUnique, rare given name of unknown origin and meaning, with historical records dating back to colonial American Quaker families but no clear etymology in common languages or cultures.
OATIS
MasculineAmerican origin, was coined by author Flannery O'Connor for a character in her novel 'The Violent Bear It Away,' with no specific meaning attached.
OBA
MasculineAfrican name, specifically Yoruba, meaning "king" or "ruler," traditionally bestowed upon royal children.
OBADA
MasculineArabic name derived from 'abada', meaning 'to worship'. It signifies devotion and faith, often chosen to instill spiritual purpose in children.
OBADIAH
MasculineRare yet distinct Hebrew given name derived from 'Ovadyah', meaning 'servant of Yah'.
OBAFEMI
MasculineNigerian name meaning "the king loves/compassion.
OBAI
MasculineArabic male name derived from "Abba," meaning "father" and one of Allah's 99 names, conveying strength and compassion.
OBAID
MasculineArabic name meaning 'to prosper' or 'succeed', popular among Islamic scholars like Obaidullah al-Husayni and poet Obaidulllah Sindhi.
OBAIDA
MasculineArabic name meaning 'worshipper', with notable historical figures like Obaidullah bin Masud and Obaidullah Khan bearing this name, and Palestinian poet Obaida Ziadeh immortalizing it in literature.
OBAIDULLAH
MasculineArabic name composed of "Obaid", meaning worshipper or servant, and "Ullah", another form of Allah, the Islamic God. It translates to "the servant of God".
OBALOLUWA
MasculineYoruba name from Nigeria, meaning "God had mercy by making me king or leader," reflecting divine guidance and intervention.
OBAMA
MasculineSwahili name meaning 'one born in the evening,' originating from Kenya's Luo community and gaining global recognition due to former US President Barack Obama.
OBAN
MasculineIrish name derived from the Gaelic word 'Àbhán', meaning 'white' or 'fair'.
OBASI
MasculineObasi: A powerful Igbo name from Nigeria, meaning "creator of all," traditionally reserved for royalty or those deemed destined for greatness.
OBBIE
MasculineDistinctive African given name derived from the Yoruba name Obafemi, meaning 'the one who comes with great wealth'.
OBDULIA
FeminineRare Spanish female given name derived from the word "obdulia," meaning "devotion" or "piety." It was popular among Catholic families in Spain during the Middle Ages and continues to be used today by those seeking a distinctive, meaningful name with historical significance.
OBDULIO
MasculineDistinctive Spanish name derived from Latin "obdualus", meaning "zealous".
OBE
MasculineAfrican origin from the Yoruba people meaning "one who brings greatness".
OBED
MasculineHebrew name meaning "servant" or "worshipper", originating from the Hebrew word "ebed". It appears in the Bible as one of King David's mighty men.
OBEDA
FeminineArabic name derived from 'obed', meaning 'worship' or 'service'. Traditionally given to boys in religiously pious families, it's now gaining global popularity due to its uniqueness and association with devotion.
OBEDIAH
MasculineUnique Hebrew name meaning "servant/worshipper of God", derived from 'Obed-Edom'. It appears in the Bible and has been borne by historical figures like Obediah Cranson and Obediah Southall, but remains rare today.
OBEHI
FeminineObehi, of African origin from Nigeria's Igbo culture, means "the heart has been made happy.
OBELIA
FeminineRare yet captivating feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning "little sea polyps" and popularized by French author Honoré de Balzac in his novel Père Goriot.
OBER
MasculineGerman-origin name derived from 'ober', meaning 'upper' or 'higher'.
OBERA
FeminineUnique Hebrew given name derived from "ober," meaning "to gather." It is associated with Obed-edom, a gatekeeper in the Book of Samuel. First used during the Middle Ages among Jewish communities, Obera has since gained global popularity among both males and females.
OBERIA
FeminineRare female given name of Latin origin, derived from "oberrus" meaning "over" or "above".
OBERON
MasculineOberon, derived from Old High German "Abaro," means 'noble bear'.
OBERT
MasculineRare German name derived from "Audo" meaning "noble" or "wealthy", and "bern" signifying "bear".
OBERTA
FeminineRare Catalan name derived from the Occitan word "oberta," meaning "open" or "exposed." It symbolizes renewal and new beginnings, with historical ties to medieval Catalonia and notable figures like Santa Oberta, despite its rarity today.
OBERYN
MasculineOberyn: Persian origin, meaning "from the high mountain," symbolizing divine favor and power.
OBET
MasculineUncommon name with unknown origins and meanings.
OBETH
MasculineUncommon Hebrew name with possible meanings of "servant of God" or "worshipper," appearing in the Old Testament as Kohath's son Izhar's father.
OBEY
MasculineRare first name of unknown origin and meaning, popularized in the mid-20th century among diverse communities.
OBI
MasculineAfrican name of Igbo origin, popularized by Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars, often interpreted as "heart" or "inner self," symbolizing warmth, compassion, and wisdom.
OBIANUJU
FeminineNigerian name derived from the Igbo language, meaning "May it not happen to my heart," reflecting a parent's wish for their child's well-being.
OBICHUKWU
MasculineIgbo name meaning "God has done something great," reflecting divine intervention in one's conception after waiting or significant events.