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Names meaning "king" 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 "king" — key facts
- 725 names contain the meaning "king"
- 240 gender-specific names, plus 30 gender-neutral
- Names meaning "king" 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 "King"
261 girl names with this meaning
#31
From the Hebrew name אֲבִיגָיִל ('Avigayil) meaning "my father is joy". In the Old Testament this is the name of Nabal's wife. After Nabal's death she became the third wife of King David.... [more]
#182
French, German and Dutch form of ROSALIA. In the English-speaking this name received a boost after the release of the movie 'Rosalie' (1938), which was based on an earlier musical.
#191
From the English word for the climbing plant with fragrant flowers which is used for making perfumes. It is derived from Persian یاسمن (yasamen) (which is also a Persian name).
#423
Latinate feminine form of CAROLUS. This is the name of two American states: North and South Carolina. They were named for Charles I, king of England.
#494
French feminine form of DANIEL. It has been commonly used in the English-speaking world only since the 20th century.
#581
Latinized form of Greek Ιοκαστη (Iokaste), which is of unknown meaning. In Greek mythology she was the mother Oedipus by the Theban king Laius. In a case of tragic mistaken identity, she married her own son.
#597
Possibly a blend of Evangeline and Dean, evoking meanings of 'bearer of good news' and 'valley'
#644
Creative derivation possibly combining elements of Tavia and Anna, lacking a concrete definition
#710
From an Old French name which was derived from Latin stella, meaning "star". It was rare in the English-speaking world in the Middle Ages, but it was revived in the 19th century, perhaps due to the character Estella Havi…
#794
Feminine form of RAMÓN. It was popularized in the English-speaking world by Helen Hunt Jackson's novel 'Ramona' (1884), as well as several subsequent movies based on the book.
#811
A feminine form of the name Ryan, which means 'descendant of Rian', where Rian means 'little king'.
#835
A modern and unique name possibly derived from combining sounds that appeal to parents seeking a distinctive name.
#839
A modern and feminine name, possibly a derivative of 'Leroy' which means 'the king' or related to 'rain'.
#859
From Persian یاسمن (yasamen) meaning "jasmine". In modern times it has been used in the English-speaking world, as a variant of JASMINE.
#932
a city in Italy known for its rich history and culture, especially in cheese-making; a term meaning 'shield' or 'protection'
#968
The name Mercia is related to the ancient kingdom of Mercia in England, meaning 'boundary people'.
#984
The name Tinna is often associated with the feminine form of a Viking era name, meaning 'little' or 'small'.
#987
A name derived from a unique blend of various influences, evoking notions of grace and beauty.
#1009
From the Norman French form of the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar, derived from the elements gwen meaning "fair, white" and sebara meaning "phantom, magical being". In Arthurian legend she was the beautiful wife of King Arthur.
#1040
a blend of the name 'Sharon' and the suffix '-lene', making it a modern feminine name.
#1074
an invented name inspired by the concept of keys, potentially symbolizing access or unlocking potential
#1107
From Μαριαμη (Mariame), the form of MARIA used by the historian Josephus when referring to the wife of King Herod.
#1135
A modern variant of the name McKinley, possibly meaning 'son of the fair warrior' or 'son of the king'.
#1136
Means "most holy", composed of the Cretan Greek elements αρι (ari) "most" and αδνος (adnos) "holy". In Greek mythology, Ariadne was the daughter of King Minos.
#1228
Means "pretty" in Spanish. It has been used as a name in the English-speaking world since the beginning of the 20th century.
#1241
Latinized form of Greek Κασσανδρος (Kassandros), the masculine form of CASSANDRA. This was the name of a 3rd-century BC king of Macedon.
#1334
Russian diminutive of TATIANA. It began to be used in the English-speaking world during the 1930s.
#1423
Name of possibly modern creation or combination, originating from 'Zara', linking to brightness.
#1449
A blend of the names Julia and Elizabeth, linking to meanings of youthfulness and God's promise.
#1560
A variant of Amélie, derived from Germanic origins meaning 'hardworking' or 'industrious'.
#1584
French form of the Germanic name Chlotichilda which was composed of the elements hlud "fame" and hild "battle". Saint Clotilde was the wife of the Frankish king Clovis, whom she converted to Christianity.
#1594
Possibly derived from Latin aurum "gold" or from its derivatives, Spanish oro or French or. In medieval legend Oriana was the daughter of a king of England who married the knight Amadis.
Boy Names Meaning "King"
434 boy names with this meaning
#5
From the Hebrew name אֱלִיָּהוּ ('Eliyyahu) meaning "my God is YAHWEH". Elijah was a Hebrew prophet and miracle worker, as told in the two Books of Kings in the Old Testament.
#27
From the Hebrew name דָּוִד (Dawid), which was probably derived from Hebrew דוד (dwd) meaning "beloved". David was the second and greatest of the kings of Israel, ruling in the 10th century BC.
#83
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Riain meaning "descendant of Rían". The given name Rían probably means "little king" (from Irish rí "king" combined with a diminutive suffix).
#130
The meaning of this name is unknown. It could be derived from the Celtic elements artos "bear" combined with viros "man" or rigos "king". Alternatively it could be related to an obscure Roman family name Artorius.
#142
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "king's town" in Old English.
#202
From the Hebrew name יִשַׁי (Yishay) which possibly means "gift". In the Old Testament Jesse is the father of King David. It began to be used as an English given name after the Protestant Reformation.
#215
Short form of ALEXANDER. It was popularized in the English-speaking world by a character on the television series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' (1997-2003).
#266
From a nickname which derives from the English word king, ultimately from Old English cyning.
#374
Roman praenomen, or given name, which is of unknown meaning, possibly related to Latin titulus "title of honour". It is more likely of Oscan origin, since it was borne by the legendary Sabine king Titus Tatius.... [more]
#538
Derived from the Germanic elements kuoni "brave" and rad "counsel". This was the name of a 10th-century saint and bishop of Konstanz, in southern Germany. It was also borne by several medieval German kings and dukes.
#607
Means "famous spear" from the Germanic elements hrod "fame" and ger "spear". The Normans brought this name to England, where it replaced the Old English cognate Hroðgar (the name of the Danish king in the Anglo-Saxon epi…
#702
Persian form of Avestan Yima meaning "twin" (related to Sanskrit Yama). This was the name of a mythological king, more commonly called Jamshid.
#709
From an old Germanic byname meaning "northman", referring to a Viking. The Normans were Vikings who settled on the coast of France, in the region that became known as Normandy.
#819
Means "my lord is YAHWEH" in Hebrew. This is the name of one of King David's sons in the Old Testament. Though he was the eldest surviving son of David, he was passed over as heir to the throne in favour of Solomon.
#855
Combination of Ryan (meaning 'little king') and Christopher (meaning 'bearer of Christ').
#937
Armenian form of LEON. This was the name of several kings of Cilician Armenia, including the first king Levon I the Magnificent.
#1000
Means "man of the dart" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament he is the father of Lamech and the grandfather of Noah. He lived to age 969, making him the longest-lived person in the Bible.
#1045
Invented by Sir Walter Scott for a character in his novel 'Ivanhoe' (1819). Apparently he based it on the actual name Cerdic, the name of the semi-legendary founder of the kingdom of Wessex in the 6th century.
#1052
A variant of the name Desmond, derived from the name of a historical kingdom in southwestern Ireland.
#1082
Means "beautiful, good-looking" in Sanskrit, derived from the Sanskrit prefix सु (su) meaning "good" combined with दर्शन (darshana) meaning "seeing, observing".
#1201
Roman family name which was a derivative of the praenomen MARCUS. This was the name of an early, possibly legendary, king of Rome.
#1208
Means "bright edge" from the Old English elements ecg "edge of a sword" and beorht "bright". This was the name of kings of Kent and Wessex as well as two English saints.
#1238
German and Scandinavian form of CHARLES. This was the name of seven emperors of the Holy Roman Empire and an emperor of Austria, as well as kings of Sweden and Norway.
#1256
Derived from 'Dominicus', meaning 'of the Lord'.; Spelling variation of 'Dominik', common in Polish-speaking regions.
Unisex Names Meaning "King"
30 gender-neutral names with this meaning
#313
From the name of the capital city of the United Kingdom, the meaning of which is uncertain. As a surname it was borne by the American author Jack London (1876-1916).
#401
From the English word royal, derived (via Old French) from Latin regalis, a derivative of rex "king". It was first used as a given name in the 19th century.
#921
Means "archway" in Latin. Janus was the Roman god of gateways and beginnings, often depicted as having two faces looking in opposite directions. The month of January is named for him.
#1884
Possibly a modern derivative of names such as Arianne or Ariel, evoking meanings related to 'lion of God or 'airy/sublim
#7275
This can mean 'distant' or 'calm' depending on the characters used.; The name of a Yuman-speaking indigenous group in the southwestern United States.
#9968
Derived from the Greek word 'demar' which relates to 'gentle' or 'calm'.; In parts of the English-speaking world, it can additionally symbolize 'wise' or 'intelligent'.
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