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200 Baby Names Meaning "Good" — With Full Origins & Pronunciations

Names that mean "good" — across Hebrew, Latin, Greek, Arabic, and more. All 713 names with full meanings and cultural context.

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In this article

  1. Girl Names Meaning "Good"
  2. Boy Names Meaning "Good"
  3. Unisex Names Meaning "Good"

Names meaning "good" appear across multiple cultural traditions — from ancient Hebrew and Greek to modern English coinages. Each carries this meaning in a distinct cultural context.

Names meaning "good" — key facts

  • 713 names contain the meaning "good"
  • 240 gender-specific names, plus 117 gender-neutral
  • Names meaning "good" appear in Hebrew, Latin, Greek, Arabic, and Sanskrit traditions
  • Meaning-based name searches have grown 45% year-over-year as parents seek intentional names

Girl Names Meaning "Good"

325 girl names with this meaning

#329
Zuri
Tanzania
beautiful, good
#505
Junice
American
a variant of Eunice, meaning good victory.
#509
Busra
Turkey
good news
#509
Uzoamaka
Nigeria
the road is good
#510
Shukura
Swahili-speaking countries
Meaning 'good fortune' or 'blessing'.
#517
Clover
Ireland↑ Rising
A flowering plant that symbolizes good luck.
#543
Glinda
American
Good, fair, or holy
#545
Tychelle
American
variant of Tisha, meaning 'she who has good fortune'
#554
Saatvika
India
pure, virtuous, or good-natured
#564
Euricka
American
bringer of good fortune
#573
Surena
Persia (Iran)
bringer of good news
#576
Mabil
Swahili-speaking countries
one who is good
#585
Kisanet
Ethiopia
True and good
#597
Evadean
American
Possibly a blend of Evangeline and Dean, evoking meanings of 'bearer of good news' and 'valley'
#599
Jolicia
American
Joyful or good-natured
#639
Benigna
Latin
kind, benevolent, good-hearted
#639
Evanjelina
English
bearer of good news
#656
Charitha
India
Good deeds, characters
#680
Avangelia
Greek
ευαγγελίζω (evangelizo), meaning 'bearer of good news'
#685
Eunetta
American
Derived from 'Eunice', meaning 'good victory'.
#688
Jiaxin
China
good luck and prosperity
#692
Nakeira
American
Pure, good
#697
Supreet
India
good friend
#705
Evarista
Spain
to be a bringer of good news
#713
Yoshiye
Japan
Good fortune, good blessings.
#717
Hasnaa
Arabic
beautiful, good-looking
#736
Halimo
Somalia
The one who does good deeds
#744
Hassanatou
Nigeria
Goodness, beauty
#757
Tavianna
Hebrew
serpent, to be good
#766
Bashirah
Arabic
Bringer of good news
#766
Juwayria
Arabic
a woman with a beautiful nature or a person with a good character.
#773
Sarica
Serbia
to be good
#813
Fortunate
American
Lucky; having good fortune.
#813
Shria
Sanskrit
Goddess of wealth; prosperity and good fortune
#814
Deesha
India
A name meaning 'goodness' or 'intelligence'.
#816
Kaleina
Hawaii
The flower; pure and good
#822
Jiaya
Chinese
Good home
#829
Rhanda
American
A variation of the name Rhonda, which means 'prosperity' or 'good fortune'.
#831
Yocasta
Spain
she who has a good destiny
#846
Elveda
Turkey
Meaning 'farewell' or 'goodbye'.
#849
Taba
Middle East
to be fertile/good
#865
Taffi
American
God is good
#873
Eurica
Greek
Good fortune
#881
Buena
Spanish
Means 'good' or 'pleasant.'
#886
Bonnye
American
Good, Kind
#892
Tawonna
American
A form of Tawana, meaning 'to be fine' or 'to be good'.
#901
Koressa
USA
blessed with good fortune
#905
Hopi
Native American
'Hopi' means 'peaceful' or 'good'.
#905
Lasiya
India
A phrase or a motif representing good luck or fortune
#916
Boni
Latin
Good
#934
Sochikaima
Japan
Bringer of good fortune
#956
Bashira
Arabic
bringer of good news
#972
Tobye
Hebrew
God is good
#984
Caletha
American
Combination of cal/good and 'faith' or 'trust'
#985
Nkemdilim
Nigeria
My portion is good
#988
Eudice
Greece
Good Judgment
#990
Sanea
Arabic
bringer of goodness or prosperity.
#998
Tashianna
USA
auspicious or good fortune
#1000
Evangline
Modern coinage
bringer of good news — from Evangelina
#1000
Nunzia
Italian
bringer of good news — from Annunziata
#1017
Beuna
American
Good
#1023
Bonnee
American
good
#1027
Tavy
Hebrew
Goodness
#1033
Khayriyyah
Arabic
Derived from 'khayr', meaning 'goodness' or 'charity'.
#1061
Sunee
Thailand
Goodness
#1096
Dashiyah
American
A derivative of the name Dasha, which is a diminutive of Daria, meaning 'possessor of goodness' in Persian.
#1101
Suman
India
goodness, happiness
#1118
Eurma
Greece
one who is good
#1128
Dechen
Bhutan
good fortune
#1142
Sonye
South Korea
Goodness, virtuous
#1144
Eyani
Africa
Meaning 'to be in a good place'
#1179
Evangalene
Greece
Bringer of good news
#1187
Evangelina
Greek↑ Rising
Bringer of good news.
#1200
Mozel
American
a variation of 'Mazel', which means 'luck' or 'good fortune'
#1202
Chinere
Nigerian
God's goodness
#1203
Tikiyah
American
A variation of the name Tiki, often associated with beauty and good fortune.
#1205
Anavay
India
The one who is good
#1209
Adamma
Nigeria
A child whose father is a good man
#1229
Bonnitta
American
Goodness or beauty
#1229
Sayonna
American
A variation of Sayonara, meaning goodbye
#1229
Yoshika
Japan
Good luck; good fortune
#1249
Zekia
American
God's goodness
#1260
Eura
Greek
meaning 'bounteous', often associated with abundance and good fortune
#1269
Itohan
Nigeria
Goodness
#1273
Evanell
American
Variant of Evangeline, meaning bringer of good news
#1280
Mayher
Ireland
derived from the word 'maith,' meaning good or virtuous
#1309
Yoshani
Japanese
good fortune; auspicious
#1323
Miyori
Japanese↑ Rising
Beautiful, good; or 'the beauty of the forest'
#1333
Sunidhi
India
Good fortune
#1336
Jovona
American
Joyful, Good-humored
#1337
Anoosha
India
A name meaning 'good', 'kind', or 'sacred'.
#1339
Darriane
English
Upholder of good
#1357
Sumitra
India
good companion
#1361
Kheri
Egypt
the name means 'the good' or 'the fortunate'
#1412
Shuvon
India
goodness
#1429
Bonnelle
France
Derived from the word 'bon', meaning 'good'.
#1445
Lakshmy
India
Wealth, prosperity, and good fortune; the name embodies the qualities of the goddess Lakshmi.
#1458
Shadin
Middle East
a person with a good heart
#1465
Satvika
India
pure, virtuous, good
#1496
Hassana
Arabic
good
#1506
Eustaţia
Greek
good fortune, well-being
#1507
Yoshica
Japan
good fortune, happiness
#1510
Suja
India
Good and pure
#1511
Boshra
Arabic
good news, glad tidings
#1512
Sumeyye
Turkey
a name associated with the good manners and character of a woman
#1515
Ramisha
India
good omen, a sign of joy
#1517
Dija
Africa
to be kind or to be good
#1522
Evangely
English
good news
#1529
Vangela
English
bringer of good news
#1531
Eutimia
Greece
Good health
#1537
Dariane
American
Upholder of good
#1540
Chidima
Nigeria
God is good
#1543
Husnah
Arabic
goodness, beauty
#1553
Evanghelina
Modern coinage
bearer of good news
#1553
Hayriye
Turkish
beneficial, good
#1554
Evanghelita
Modern coinage
bearer of good news
#1554
Sedalia
American
From the town with good health
#1555
Simren
India
One who is good and kind
#1558
Hussna
Arabic
beautiful, good — from Husna
#1562
Boneta
Spain
Pleasing or good-looking

Boy Names Meaning "Good"

271 boy names with this meaning

#45
Carter
American
One who transports goods by cart.
#283
Tobias
Hebrew
God is good
#519
Farbod
Iran
having a good temper; someone who is smart and wise.
#522
Euclide
Greece
glorious and good
#560
Sanath
India
Virtuous, good, or noble
#601
Phuoc
Vietnam
Blessing or good fortune.
#610
Decarter
English
a person who carted goods
#618
Hussan
Arabic
handsome, good-looking
#651
Jimal
Arabic
handsome or good-looking
#661
Bonard
French
Good or kind
#688
Rashawd
American
Variant of Rashad, meaning 'good fortune' or 'success'
#689
Eutimio
Greece
Good timing
#708
Rashem
Middle Eastern countries
One who brings good news
#726
Sumanth
India
One who is good looking, a person of good nature.
#731
Chigozie
Nigeria
God has created good.
#742
Reshaud
American
An inventive name likely derived from 'Rashad,' meaning 'one who is wise or full of good judgment.'
#746
Evangel
Greek
bringer of good news
#752
Tobijah
Israel
Yah is good
#756
Soroosh
Iran
the messenger of good news
#760
Dario
Italian
possessor of good
#761
Carterjames
American
Transporter of goods (Carter) and James refers to Supplanter or One who follows.
#763
Temuulen
Mongolia
the good heart or soul
#788
Darius
Persia
to possess good
#829
Tobe
Israel
Goodness
#830
Saroeun
Cambodia
good fortune
#831
Kaveen
Sri Lanka
A name referring to a person with a good character and strength.
#954
Tabb
American
A variant of the name Tab, which may mean 'to be good' or 'bright'.
#970
Suyash
India
good fortune, auspicious
#993
Behnam
Iran
a good name, a proper name
#1000
Tobia
Italian
God is my goodness
#1037
Tavyn
American
feminine form of the name 'Tav' or related to the Hebrew 'Tav', which means 'good'
#1064
Yoshikazu
Japan
There are multiple possible meanings depending on the kanji used, including 'good rule' (良和) and 'to become' (良一)
#1084
Sumpter
American
One who carries or delivers goods.
#1085
Xeng
Laos
Born in a good year.
#1088
Yihao
China
excellent; good
#1110
Gospel
American
The message of Jesus Christ; good news.
#1121
Sanjan
Indian
a person of good character or manners
#1125
Kartier
USA
one who carries goods
#1134
Eiad
Arabic
A sense of leadership or good news
#1136
Tobby
American
diminutive of Tobias, meaning 'God is good'.
#1157
Osman
Turkey
The one who brings good
#1190
Namit
India
name; wealth; person of good character
#1195
Sudhir
India
wise, intelligent, or good-hearted
#1199
Yoshiaki
Japan
Good, virtuous
#1217
Pono
Hawaii
righteous, good
#1262
Khairy
Arabic
good
#1270
Dekklan
Ireland
the person who is a full of goodness
#1274
Saichi
Japan
the one who is gifted or gets good fortune
#1276
Ikshan
India
the one with good vision
#1287
Evagelos
Greece
bringer of good news
#1328
Sawan
India
good
#1359
Darquise
American
A variant of 'Darius', meaning 'possessor of good'.
#1389
Hurman
Iran
a good man, a kind person
#1393
Samhith
India
auspicious; good fortune
#1423
Sushanth
India
A person who is benevolent, one who is good-natured.
#1442
Sujit
India
well done; agreeable; one who is good at the work
#1450
Darryus
American
Possessing goodness or maintaining good quality.
#1462
Benino
Italy
good, well
#1473
Saumil
India
one who is good at heart
#1475
Zarrius
American
Likely a modern invention, possibly related to names like Darius, meaning 'upholder of good'
#1486
Soufiane
Morocco
To be good in soul; virtuous.
#1495
Melih
Turkey
handsome, good-looking
#1502
Eustasio
Spanish
good harvest — from Eustachius
#1503
Eustasius
Greek
good standing, well-being
#1505
Eustazio
Italian
good fortune — from Eustachius
#1507
Eustaţiu
Romanian
good news — from Eustachius
#1516
Oluwatoba
Nigeria
God is good enough
#1520
Dairius
Greece
he who holds firm the good
#1522
Davaris
American
Derived from Darius, meaning 'possessor of goodness'
#1534
Huseyin
Turkish
handsome, good
#1535
Huseyn
Arabic
handsome, good
#1536
Darieus
Persia
possessing goodness
#1547
Eufemio
Spain
from the Greek name Euphémios, meaning 'well-spoken' or 'of good reputation'
#1547
Srivatsan
India
One who is auspicious with wealth; brings good fortune.
#1550
Bechir
Arabic
bringer of good news
#1554
Goodluck
Nigeria
Meaning 'good fortune' or 'blessing'.
#1557
Hayrullah
Arabic
goodness of Allah
#1559
Hussnain
Arabic
handsome, good-looking
#1574
Ritik
Hindi-speaking countries
the one who is a good or an intelligent person
#1620
Hoan
Vietnam
good
#1628
Hosein
Arabic
handsome, good
#1637
Hosni
Arabic
good, virtuous
#1654
Houcine
Arabic
handsome, good-looking
#1667
Haasan
Arabic
The name means 'handsome' or 'good'.
#1667
Rhashad
Arabic
good fortune
#1671
Evtim
Bulgarian
good fortune, auspicious
#1671
Goodwin
English
good friend or good fortune
#1673
Verbon
American
An invented name, possibly a blending of 'verb' and 'bon', meaning 'good word'.
#1679
Houssam
Arabic
handsome, good-looking
#1679
Tasheem
Arabic
meaning 'one who brings good fortune'.
#1688
Hüseyin
Turkish
handsome, good-looking
#1691
Hüsnü
Turkish
beauty, goodness
#1696
Dobri
Bulgarian
good, kind
#1699
Dobrilo
Slavic
good or kind
#1700
Beshir
Arabic
bringer of good news
#1705
Dobrivoje
Slavic
good warrior
#1707
Dobromir
Slavic
good peace
#1708
Besir
Turkish
bringer of good news
#1708
Dobrosav
Slavic
good and wise
#1709
Dobroslav
Slavic
good glory
#1712
Mazhar
Arabic
one who brings good news
#1714
Raschad
Arabic
The one who has been a good counselor
#1727
Bishr
Arabic
bringer of good news
#1728
Jwyanza
African
the one who brings good luck
#1731
Bahattin
Turkish
bringer of goodness
#1736
Abbondio
Italian
goodness, kindness
#1738
Efthim
Greek
good, well — from Eftychios
#1740
Efthymios
Greek
well-minded, good-spirited
#1742
Bahman
Persian
the good spirit
#1743
Eftim
Bulgarian
good fortune, prosperity
#1746
Eftimie
Bulgarian
good fortune — from Eftim
#1752
Bahrudin
Arabic
bringer of good news
#1753
Suheb
Arabic
Good companion; well-mannered.
#1754
Fazli
Arabic
virtuous, good
#1757
Benie
English
Good man
#1757
Fazlı
Turkish
virtuous, good
#1761
Bishara
Arabic
Good news or tidings
#1769
Suchit
India
One who is good or kind.
#1780
Dário
Portuguese
possessor of goodness
#1787
Hocine
Arabic
goodness, virtue

Unisex Names Meaning "Good"

117 gender-neutral names with this meaning

#423
Boone
American↑ Rising
Good
#502
Yoshimi
Japanese
good, benevolent; beauty; decision
#702
Yee
Chinese
Joy, harmony, or a term related to good fortune.
#820
Kaoru
Japanese
To be fragrant or to smell good.
#1093
Arzo
Persian
Noble, good, precious, or valuable
#1121
Coti
American
A modern term meaning 'the good one' or variations in creative word usage.
#1366
Sothea
Cambodia
good fortune
#1500
Eustashe
Greek
good harvest — from Eustathios
#1502
Huri
Turkish
bringer of good news
#1510
Absher
Arabic
bringer of good news
#1511
Abshier
Arabic
bringer of good news
#1511
Eutizio
Italian
good fortune — from Eutizio
#1512
Darioush
Persian
possessor of goodness
#1514
Erii
Japanese
blessed with good fortune
#1515
Darius-andrei
Greek-Slavic blend
possessor of goodness — from Darius and Andrei
#1522
Carter-james
Modern American
one who transports goods — from Carter
#1523
Carter-jay
Modern American
one who transports goods
#1523
Haygood
Modern American
good-hearted, kind
#1542
Boaventura
Portuguese
good fortune
#1544
Husnan
Arabic
goodness, virtue
#1548
Husni
Arabic
goodness, beauty
#1549
Chinonyelum
Igbo
God's goodness is great
#1550
Husnija
Arabic
beauty, goodness
#1551
Husno
Arabic
goodness, virtue
#1552
Evangelista
Italian
bringer of good news
#1565
Arsyaditama
Indonesian
leader of goodness
#1567
Daryosh
Persian
possessor of good qualities
#1582
Amogne
Ethiopian
he who is good
#1583
Bedrije
Turkish
bringer of good news
#1607
Ilyaz
Turkic
bringer of good news
#1609
Chizurumoke
Igbo
God's goodness is great
#1611
Bariaa
Arabic
bringer of good news
#1613
Barid
Arabic
bringer of good news
#1618
Ahsun
Arabic
goodness, virtue
#1624
Hosaine
Arabic
handsome, good-looking
#1665
Badie
Arabic
the one who is good
#1665
Jammy
English
sweet or good-humored
#1678
Houssain
Arabic
handsome, good
#1680
Houssein
Arabic
handsome, good
#1685
Houy
Chinese
a name of good fortune
#1691
Dobilas
Lithuanian
to be good, virtuous
#1695
Dobre
Slavic
good, kind, virtuous
#1698
Besharat
Persian
good news, tidings
#1698
Goda
Old Norse
good, virtuous
#1700
Dobrin
Slavic
good, kind, virtuous
#1704
Hisaan
Arabic
goodness, virtue
#1711
Dobrotin
Slavic
goodness, kindness
#1717
Godehart
Germanic
good hearted
#1717
Hisayoshi
Japanese
prosperous and good
#1724
Bisharah
Arabic
good news, glad tidings
#1732
Eftemie
Greek
good reputation, fame
#1735
Bahi
Arabic
bringer of good news
#1751
Ezioma
Igbo
good fortune or wealth
#1755
Ibro
Arabic
bringer of good news
#1756
Fazlije
Arabic
virtuous, good
#1763
Dogus
Turkish
the one who is good
#1765
Dzifa
Ewe
bringer of good news
#1786
Basharat
Arabic
good news, glad tidings
#1788
Hsuan
Chinese
good fortune — from Xuan
#1802
Bonamy
Old French
good friend — from Bonami
#1807
Bonar
Scottish
good, kind, generous
#1808
Toluani
Nigeria
God's goodness has come
#1823
Bonet
French
goodness or kindness
#1828
Bonia
Slavic
goodness, kindness
#1834
Bešir
Turkish
bringer of good news
#1834
Dilakshan
Sanskrit
one who has good qualities
#1839
Ehsen
Turkish
goodness, virtue
#1840
Bonis
Latin
goodness, virtue
#1848
Gunaratnam
Tamil
bringer of good fortune
#1852
Ifeakanwanne
Yoruba
goodness is greater than evil
#1856
Fouzan
Arabic
bringer of good news
#1860
Bonno
Italian
good
#1862
Bono
Latin
good
#1868
Hasanayn
Arabic
handsome, good — from Hasan
#1869
Awaab
Arabic
one who brings good news
#1873
Anushavan
Armenian
good news, good tidings
#1882
Boony
Thai
goodness, virtue
#1884
Hashar
Arabic
bringer of good news
#1891
Bueno
Spanish
good, well
#1895
Hideyuki
Japanese
excellent, good fortune
#1906
Hasnaat
Arabic
goodness, virtue
#1908
Hasnan
Arabic
handsome, good-looking
#1910
Hasnath
Arabic
handsome, good-looking
#1921
Akiyo
Japanese
bright, good
#1922
Akiyoshi
Japanese
bright, good — from Aki
#1923
Hassin
Arabic
handsome, good-looking
#1927
Hassnain
Arabic
handsome, good-looking
#1930
Goodie
Modern American
good or kind person
#1931
Humam
Arabic
good-natured, benevolent
#1934
Goodine
Modern American
goodness — from Good
#1935
Borhane
Arabic
bringer of goodness
#1937
Goodloe
English
good-looking, handsome
#1939
Ayibatonye
Yoruba
goodness has come home
#1946
Ebrima-fai
Mandinka
he who brings good news
#1947
Goody
Modern American
good, kind, pleasant
#1948
Gasan
Arabic
bringer of good news
#1949
Gurbhajan
Punjabi
one who has a good name
#1950
Bep
Dutch
bringer of good news
#1958
Agatoclio
Greek
good glory
#1971
Chido
African
God is good
#1981
Euphemiah
Modern coinage
well-spoken, good speech
#1987
Haoqi
Chinese
good fortune and auspiciousness
#1988
Haorui
Chinese
goodness and wisdom
#1989
Bien
Spanish
good, well
#1989
Haoxin
Chinese
good luck and happiness
#1991
Haoyun
Chinese
good fortune
#1992
Haozhe
Chinese
to be good, virtuous
#3610
Kaior
Japan
beautiful, virtuous, or good
#4414
Kylin
China
麒麟 (qílín) - a mythical hooved chimerical creature, often regarded as a good omen
#4523
Neema
Swahili-speaking countries
a good person, blessed
#6689
Keiko
Japan
a child of the blessed, a child born in good circumstances
#8313
Tobi
English
A diminutive of the name Tabitha or Tobias, meaning 'God is good'.
#9512
Tovi
Hebrew
goodness, pleasing
#9619
Tobey
English
God is good
—
Tobie
France↑ Rising
God is good
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Tanitoluwa
Nigeria
God's goodness is great
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Kamauri
Māori
the one who brings good fortune

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