Female and male first names.

West African Yoruba name from Nigeria, meaning 'to appreciate' or 'to value', often associated with wealth and wisdom.

Unique African name of Swahili origin, meaning 'one who brings happiness' and symbolizing hope, resilience, and positivity.

Traditionally male West African name derived from Fulani "bakari" meaning "wise/intelligent".

English given name derived from the surname given to bread bakers or bakery workers during the Middle Ages. It means 'bread maker' or 'flour preparer.'

English origin and means 'person who bakes bread', derived from the Middle English word 'bakere'.

African name of Hausa origin, meaning 'smart' or 'wise', popularized by figures like Mallam Bakari.

Female first name of Sudanese origin. It was originally taken by Mirtida after she escaped slavery around 1902 and joined the Canossian Sisters in Italy. The name means "lucky" or "fortunate" in Arabic.

Turkish name derived from the Turkic word "bak" meaning "to open", symbolizing wisdom, insight, and vigilance.

Arabic name derived from 'bakar', meaning 'early' or 'precocious'. It was famously associated with Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq, making it widely used among Shia Muslims. Despite its historical Islamic roots, Bakir appeals to diverse communities due to its timeless aesthetic and powerful meaning of wisdom beyond years.

Arabic name originally meaning 'camel', revered in Arabian culture, and carries historical significance as the name of early Islamic Caliph Abu Bakr al-Siddiq.

Indian name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "child" or "infant", often associated with Lord Balaji, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It carries profound spiritual significance for Hindus and is popular among various Indian communities, including the Nair and Telugu people.

Masculine name of Indian origin meaning 'Child God', derived from Sanskrit 'Baladeva'.

Distinctive African name of Hausa ethnicity, found predominantly in Nigeria. Its meaning, "strong power," reflects the importance of strength in Hausa culture and folklore, often associated with warriors and leaders.

Mayan name meaning "Jaguar Lord," signifying power and leadership.

Balbina, of Latin origin, means "stammering" or "speaking with a stutter," reflecting ancient Roman naming practices that assigned names based on birth characteristics or circumstances.

Historic Italian masculine given name derived from the Latin word "baldus," meaning "bold" or "brave.

Spanish male given name composed of "Baldo," meaning "bold" or "brave," and "mar," meaning "sea," signifying someone with the courage of the vast ocean.

Italian given name of Germanic origin, derived from 'Baldwin', meaning 'bold' or 'brave', popularized in Italy through historical figures like painter Baldassare Baldessari and antipope John XXIII.

Unique Spanish male given name derived from Germanic elements "bald" meaning 'bold' or 'brave', and "mero", shortened from Merovech, a Frankish king. Its meaning is often interpreted as 'bold counsel' or 'brave counsel'.

Old Germanic name derived from 'bold' (brave) and 'wulf' (wolf), first used as a given name in medieval England, borne by several historical figures like Baldwin I, King of Jerusalem.

Distinctive given name of unknown origin, believed to be of African or Middle Eastern descent, though unproven. Its popularity has grown recently due to its unique sound and potential associations with strength.

Arabic unisex name that means "to reach maturity," traditionally given to boys but now popular across genders. It's associated with wisdom and understanding, as seen in the work of scholar Baleegh Mohammed.

American name of recent origin, created by combining the English surnames Bailey ('homestead') and Leigh ('meadow'), making it unique and trendy.

Slavic name of Balkan origin, meaning "bold" or "courageous," historically popular among South Slavic peoples like Serbs and Croats.

Balenciaga is a strong, distinct Basque surname meaning 'strength' or 'courage', tracing back to 12th-century Spain.

Distinctive Spanish name derived from 'balanza', meaning 'balance' or 'scale', potentially originating as a surname related to scales or weights.

Latin-derived name meaning 'strong' or 'healthy', originally used in ancient Rome as a family name or cognomen denoting robustness.

Rare Basque male given name derived from 'Balerdi', meaning 'half threshing floor'.

Unique Latin-origin girls' name meaning "balsam" or "perfume", possibly derived from the Greek name Basileia, signifying "royal fragrance".

Unique Latin name derived from the Roman family name Valerius, meaning "strong" or "healthy.

English given name with unknown origins, possibly derived from Old English 'bælg' meaning 'bald', or a shortened form of Bailey, which means 'steward'.

English name meaning "bailiff" or "district officer", derived from the Middle English word "balei".

Distinctive Scottish name derived from the ancient surname Balfour, believed to mean "beautiful stream" or "farm/estate".

Indonesian name derived from the Sanskrit word 'Bilaha', translating to 'strength' or 'power'.

Indonesian origin name, derived from the enchanting island province known for its stunning landscapes and rich culture. While its explicit meaning remains undefined, it's often associated with harmony, balance, beauty, and tranquility, reflecting the serene atmosphere of Bali.

Hebrew origin name meaning 'son of the left hand', historically given to children born out of wedlock or with special needs.

Rare and unique name of unknown origin and meaning, with theories suggesting it could be derived from the Gaelic surname "Ballie" or an abbreviation of the French name "Isabelle". Despite its uncertain etymology, Balie has been used throughout history in various parts of the world and remains intriguing due to its rarity.

Unique Scottish given name derived from the Anglo-Norman surname Baliol, meaning "from Bailie" or local official. It emerged among families wishing to honor their ancestral ties to the prominent Baliol lineage in Scottish history, dating back to the Middle Ages.

Bhail is a rare, international name of Indian origin that signifies strength, bravery, respect, or good fortune.

Old English masculine given name derived from 'beall' and 'hun', meaning 'bold warrior'. It was popular among Anglo-Saxons during the Middle Ages but has since become less common.