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Names meaning "kind" 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 "kind" — key facts

  • 749 names contain the meaning "kind"
  • 240 gender-specific names, plus 14 gender-neutral
  • Names meaning "kind" 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 "Kind"

573 girl names with this meaning

#66
English
Noble, kind
#204
Greece
defender of mankind
#284
Germanic
Noble kind
#352
Germanic↑ Rising
noble, kind
#385
American
Noble kind
#403
Greece
defender of mankind
#449
American↑ Rising
merciful, kindly
#501
Greece
grace; kindness
#504
American
A form of the name Alice, Associated with noble or kind.
#517
American
defender of mankind
#519
Spain
noble or kind
#519
American
A blend of Sandra (defender of mankind) and a variation of Ricka (peaceful ruler)
#522
Arabic
Companion with kindness
#523
American
Defender of mankind
#524
Indonesia
Beautiful and kind-hearted.
#525
American
noble kind
#530
Netherlands
noble, kind, illustrious
#544
American
Defender of mankind; Noble
#548
Spain
defender of mankind
#548
American
Defender of mankind.; Protector.
#550
American
A modern variation of 'Kendall' or a name influenced by the word 'kind'.
#551
Turkish
a kind, gracious heart
#556
American
an elaboration of the name 'Sandra', often associated with the meaning 'defender of mankind'
#557
American
noble, kind
#558
American
Defender of mankind
#563
American
Defender of mankind.
#568
Turkey
meaning 'compassion', often associated with empathy and kindness.
#571
American
Defender of mankind
#572
American
Variant of Adeline; noble kind.
#575
Croatia
defender of mankind
#582
English
noble, kind hearted, and serene
#583
American
A combination of De- and Sandra, which could mean defender of mankind
#583
American
defender of mankind
#591
American
Noble kind; May
#604
American
defender of mankind
#611
Ireland
Derived from 'Ailis,' meaning noble or kind
#614
American
Defender of mankind
#614
English-speaking countries
defender of mankind
#617
American
the one who is kind
#621
Germanic
Noble; kind
#626
France
A kind of flower; a type of flower known for its bright, colorful blooms.
#628
Spanish
defender of mankind
#629
American
Defender of mankind, a feminine variant of Alexander.
#631
American
Noble, kind
#634
Arabic
The one who is kind, gentle, or compassionate.
#636
American
fair and generous; noble; kind
#636
Mexico
Probably a variant of the name Vianney, meaning 'the one who is kind and gentle'.
#638
American
a unique or one-of-a-kind person
#639
American
Noble, kind
#639
Latin
kind, benevolent, good-hearted
#646
Scandinavian Countries
defender of mankind
#649
American
defender of mankind
#650
Greece
defender of mankind
#654
American
defender of mankind
#656
American
To kindle or ignite
#661
Germanic
noble kind, nobility; of noble birth
#662
American
derived from Sandra; protector of mankind
#673
Norway
Noble and kind
#680
Hebrew-speaking countries
Bee; A kind of leader or prophetess
#688
Japanese
truth, beauty, and kindness
#705
USA
Noble, kind; a variant of Alicia
#706
Kenya
The one who is kind-hearted.
#708
American
Derived from Sanskrit and English, possibly meaning 'a variant of Sandra, meaning protector of mankind.'
#716
French-speaking countries
Defender, protector.; Defender of mankind.
#718
English↑ Rising
noble, kind
#718
American
Noble, kind
#721
Greece
defender of mankind
#723
American
Noble, kind
#732
American
Noble or kind
#748
American
defender of mankind
#750
American
defender of mankind
#761
USA
defender of mankind; a variation of Alejandra or Cassandra
#764
Spain
noble, kind-hearted
#764
USA
one of a kind
#766
Greece
defender of mankind
#774
Greece
defender of mankind; variant of the name Alexandra
#786
Greece
Defender of mankind
#789
English-speaking countries
Unique or one of a kind
#789
Vietnam
a name often associated with a person who is gentle and kind.
#792
English-speaking countries
noble, kind
#792
Arabic
The one who is kind and gentle
#794
Spanish-speaking countries
a variant of the name Alessandra, meaning 'defender of mankind'
#795
Spanish-speaking countries
defender of mankind
#802
American
Kind, generous
#802
Scandinavia
Protector of mankind
#809
American
derived from the name 'Ailís', meaning 'noble' or 'kind'; often thought to mean 'one who is joyful or happy'
#809
English-speaking countries
son of the kind
#810
American
Defender of mankind
#815
American
Noble kind
#815
France
Noble or kind; a variation of Alice
#816
American
defender of mankind
#820
France
noble; noble kind
#820
Japan
beauty and kindness
#828
English-speaking countries
Noble, kind
#830
Ireland
noble, kind
#831
English
Defender of mankind
#833
Korea
From Sino-Korean 恩 (eun) meaning "kindness, mercy, charity" or 銀 (eun) meaning "silver, money", as well as other hanja characters which are pronounced in the same way.
#834
English-speaking countries
Compassion, kindness
#836
American
Defender of mankind
#837
India
kindness, compassion
#838
Germanic
Noble and kind
#843
Greek
grace, kindness, beauty
#844
English-speaking countries
Grace, kindness, or beauty.
#846
American
A modern variation of the name Kevin, meaning 'handsome' or 'kind.
#854
American
defender of mankind
#860
African
Bringer of Joy or Kindness
#862
Japan
a combination of beauty and kindness
#867
American
Defender of mankind
#869
American
noble, kind
#878
Yiddish-speaking communities
sweet, kind
#879
American
defender of mankind
#885
Italian
defender of mankind
#886
American
defender of mankind
#886
American
Good, Kind
#887
Arabic
Compassionate, kind-hearted.
#891
Spain
noble, kind
#891
USA
Defender of mankind
#894
Middle East
A person who is kind and caring
#896
African
a kind of fruit
#899
English-speaking countries
Noble kind; a variant of Alice.

Boy Names Meaning "Kind"

162 boy names with this meaning

#200
Spain
defender of mankind
#506
American
Noble or kind
#507
Spain
noble and kind
#521
Greece
Defender of mankind
#522
Greece
defender of mankind
#534
Spanish-speaking countries
Defender of mankind
#540
American
Noble, kind, or of noble birth
#547
Turkey
One who is kind and compassionate
#565
Arabic
Generous; kind-hearted
#569
India
One who is kind and loving
#610
American
noble and kind
#642
[Arabic
Means "favour, kindness" in Arabic.
#661
French
Good or kind
#678
Arabic
caring, kind
#691
English
Noble; kind
#692
Greece
defender of mankind
#693
American
A variant of Cedric, which may mean 'bounty' or 'kindly' in Old English
#693
Arabic
Meaning 'compassionate', 'kind', or 'sensitive'.
#700
Arabic
Merciful, Kind
#718
Japan
noble and kind
#725
India
a kind or benevolent person
#765
Spain
Defender of mankind
#772
English-speaking countries
defender of mankind
#808
Greek
defender of mankind
#830
Greece
Derived from Greek χαρις (charis) meaning "grace, kindness". This was the name of a 4th-century BC Athenian general. It was also borne by the sculptor who crafted the Colossus of Rhodes.
#848
India
one who is kind and benevolent
#908
Greece
defender of mankind
#913
India
One who is a helper; a person who is kind-hearted.
#919
Scotland↑ Rising
Defender of mankind
#940
American
Gracious, Kindness
#970
Italy
A variant of Alessandro, meaning 'defender of mankind'.
#990
India
Name denoting 'a kind of sacred knowledge'
#1008
Portugal
protector of mankind
#1033
American
defender of mankind
#1081
Scotland
defender of mankind
#1131
Spain
Defender of mankind; a variation of Alejandro.
#1155
Japan
Defender of mankind
#1203
American
the one who is kind, gentle
#1218
American
A variant of 'Cedric', meaning 'bounty' or 'kindly.'
#1250
American
Defender of mankind
#1251
Spanish-speaking countries
defender of mankind
#1253
Persia (Iran)
Human; someone who is kind and compassionate.
#1257
American
Derived from the name Kevin, meaning 'handsome' or 'kind'
#1277
American
courteous, polite, kind
#1299
English-speaking countries
Defender of mankind.
#1307
Russia
Defender of mankind
#1325
Spain
One who is a kind-hearted bold one.
#1346
Italian
Defender of mankind, and messenger of God
#1359
Irish
a variant of Kevin, meaning 'handsome' or 'kind'.
#1365
Arabic
Compassionate; kind.
#1370
Arabic
Kind, affectionate
#1378
Ireland
Handsome, kind
#1389
Iran
a good man, a kind person
#1391
Spain
Defender of mankind, protector
#1401
American
Gracious, Kind
#1413
English-speaking countries
Defender of mankind
#1452
American
A variant of the name Alec, meaning 'defender of mankind'.
#1492
Spain
Noble; of noble kind
#1498
American
Defender of the people; Protector of mankind
#1499
American
to be generous, to show kindness
#1502
Arabic
Gentle; pleasant; kind.
#1510
Spain
defender of mankind
#1510
Hindu cultures
A person with a kind heart
#1541
American
man or mankind (אָדָם).; the biblical name for the first man created by God.
#1583
Greece
Defender of mankind; Protector of man
#1598
Arab countries
generous, noble, or kind.
#1600
Arabic
to show kindness, to be gracious
#1606
Vietnam
to be kind or gentle; close friend
#1614
England
Defender of mankind
#1620
English
noble, kind
#1633
Persian-speaking countries
a kind of saint or spiritual leader
#1639
American
God is gracious; defender of mankind
#1674
English-speaking countries
Defender of mankind
#1685
Japan
Gentle, kind, or peaceful.
#1734
American
Unique, one of a kind
#1752
Spain
Defender of mankind.
#1753
American
A variant of Cedric, which may mean 'bounty' or 'pattern of kindness'.
#1754
Persian-speaking countries
defender of mankind; helper; supporter
#1769
India
One who is good or kind.
#1796
Chinese-speaking countries
the one who is kind
#1809
Spain
Defender of mankind.
#1812
American
Defender of mankind
#1816
English-speaking countries
Gentle, kind
#1819
Japan↑ Rising
happiness and kindness
#1826
Germanic
Noble, kind, cherished; Noble
#1841
Spanish
Noble ruler, caring, kind
#1844
Spain
A traditional Mexican garment; a kind of cloak
#1871
Indonesia
A form of kindness or generosity
#1917
India
a respectful or kind person
#1957
Punjabi
one who helps others to be successful; a kind helper.
#1998
Ireland
derived from the name Caoimhín, meaning 'gentle, kind'; a variant often linked to contemporary interpretations of strength
#2291
Arabic↑ Rising
Meaning 'the best' or 'most excellent.'; Referring to 'goodness' or 'kindness.'
#2358
Italy↑ Rising
Defender of mankind
#2845
Scotland
Defender of mankind
#3252
Japan↑ Rising
To be kind or benevolent
#3517
Spain↑ Rising
Defender of mankind
#4197
India↑ Rising
Shivay is derived from the name Shiva, meaning 'auspicious' or 'kind'.
#4834
Iran↑ Rising
Kindness; Benevolence; Someone who is good to others
#5163
Turkey↑ Rising
Generous, kind
#5789
India
Kavin is a variant of the name Kevin, meaning 'handsome' or 'kind'.
#5851
Ukraine↑ Rising
defender of mankind
#6345
Arabic↑ Rising
Generous, kind-hearted
#6353
English↑ Rising
Kayven is a modern name for boys that may derive from variations of the name Kevin, which means 'handsome' or 'kind'.
#6413
American↑ Rising
a creative spelling variation of the name Milo, associated with mercy and kindness.
#6535
Hawaii↑ Rising
Variant of 'Aleka', meaning 'defender of mankind'
#6545
Egypt
to be kind
#6558
Arabic
Kind, caring
#6719
Ireland↑ Rising
Derived from 'Caoimhín', meaning 'handsome, gentle, and kind'.
#6889
Indian
The name means 'unique' or 'one of a kind'.
#7012
Spain↑ Rising
Defender of mankind, God's helper
#7104
American↑ Rising
Derived from the variant of the name Kevin, meaning 'gentle' or 'kind'.
#7402
English-speaking countries↑ Rising
the protector; defender of mankind
#7507
American
modern invented name, possibly derived from 'Kevin', meaning 'handsome' or 'kind'; relating to a friendly and beloved person
#7528
India↑ Rising
one who is lovable or kind
#7766
Italy
Defender of mankind
#7908
Arabic↑ Rising
Gentle, kind, mild
#8222
Spain↑ Rising
Defender of mankind
#8295
American↑ Rising
A variation of Alistair, which means 'defender of mankind'.
#8334
Spanish-speaking countries↑ Rising
kind, good-natured
#8550
South Korea
a kind of special treasure

Unisex Names Meaning "Kind"

14 gender-neutral names with this meaning

#1033
Greece
a kind of musical instrument (tambourine); derived from a folk singing tradition
#1292
Vietnam
The name Hien can mean 'gentle', 'peaceful', or 'kind'.
#1293
Tibet
the one who is not unkind
#1357
American
Defender of mankind
#1891
Turkey
Refers to the scent of the flower, particularly the jasmine flower.; Another interpretation suggests it relates to a feeling of warmth or kindness.
#1904
India
One who is kind and loving
#3458
Middle Eastern cultures↑ Rising
a name that signifies grace and kindness
#3839
USA
noble kind
#4523
Tanzania↑ Rising
to show kindness
#4590
India↑ Rising
Auspicious; kind; the auspicious one.
#7747
Japan↑ Rising
Blessing; A kind of Sacrificial Offering
#8827
Turkey↑ Rising
the name signifies a kind of flower or a type of joyous spirit
#9300
Hebrew-speaking countries↑ Rising
Loving-kindness, mercy
Greek-speaking countries
defender of mankind

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