194 Indo-European Names With A Slice Of History

Naming a baby is a challenging yet exciting process as it will be the first gift that you will give them. And Indo-European baby names may be unique and interesting options to explore. Most parents may look for a name that honors a loved one, has a special meaning, and sounds unique. But another tried, tested, and successful strategy is giving a name from a different country, heritage, or culture. Indo-European names are the perfect blend of these qualities. The Indo-European language is a family of 445 languages related to dialects and languages, with a majority belonging to modern languages of Europe, Iran, and Asia (1). Even the Indo-European names are as varied as the languages. Naming a child isn’t just about selecting some arbitrary sounds that can be associated with a child in Indo-European regions. It is about cementing the future life and reputation of the individual. Even the naming process is ritualistic in these areas. After the child’s birth, parents wait at least nine days for naming so that the mother can recover from childbirth. On the tenth day, the child is given a name after an elaborate bathing ritual for the mother. This process can be seen in Greek, Indian, German, Iranian, and Roman cultures. The Indo-European names reflect their religion, culture, battles, strength, and leadership values. Although these names have diverse cultures and backgrounds, they have significant meanings and are inspired by various cultures, elements in nature, Gods, mythology, and traditions. For example, the name Kaiya is an ancient Greek name and stands for ‘Yew tree,’ signifying the deep connection with nature. And the name Ethelsige, which stands for an ‘Anglo-Saxon King,’ celebrates the ties with mythology and historical figures. Another example is the name, Diana, meaning ‘Goddess,’ which has a cross-cultural and timeless appeal. Many such names bridge linguistic differences and are a source of fascination for parents worldwide. Scroll down to check out our collection of Indo-European names with meanings.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Luca		Boy	Bringer of light; From Lucania; Light
Miguel		Boy	Who is like God
Nola		Girl	Olive tree; God is with us; White shoulders; Fair; Noble
Siena-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Variations,-Popularity,-&-History		Girl	A place in Italy; Orange-red
Mohammad		Boy	Praised; Commendable
Mauricio		Boy	Moorish
Douglas		Boy	Dark river; Dark water
Estelle		Girl	Star
Deandre-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Manly; Masculine
Draven		Boy	Hunter; Child of shadows; Of the raven
Mauro		Boy	Moorish
West		Unisex	One who is from the west; Evening; Night
Paulo-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Small and humble
Athalia		Girl	Yahweh is exalted; The Lord is elevated; Afflicted
Priest		Girl	A religious leader authorized to perform rituals; To throw
Neftali		Boy	My struggle; My strife; Red deer
Rogue		Boy	Arrogant; Haughty; Excess; Exuberance
Obi		Boy	Heart; Yahweh's servant; Worshiper of Yahweh
Astoria		Girl	Hawk
Viana		Girl	Alive; Lively; Favor; Grace; Violet
Kaven-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Intend; Courage; Strength and bravery
Eiley		Girl	Corposant; Torch; Moon
Terran		Unisex	Earth; Elevated place; Soft
Hasnain		Boy	Handsome; Beautiful; Good; Fine
Berlynn		Unisex	Swamp
Shantal		Girl	Stony; Stone
Lanora		Girl	The other Aenor
Hargun		Girl	One having Godly merits
Arash		Boy	Bear
Nimrat		Girl	The one who carries God's message; Humble
Elnora:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	The other Aenor; Light; Compassion
Elahi		Unisex	My God; Divine; Celestial; Godly
Astor-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-&-Pronunciation-Guide		Boy	Hawk
Nayra		Unisex	Eye; Early; Black; Dark; To guide; Bright; Radiant
Aryo		Boy	Aryan; Noble
Deana-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Divine; Goddess-like; Valley; Chief; Deed
Leanora		Girl	Sun rays; The other Aenor
Maurizio		Boy	Moorish
Keona-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Pronunciation:-Complete-Guide		Boy	The attractive
Alius		Unisex	Other or different; Another
Garek		Boy	Oak tree grove
Hukam		Boy	Order; Command; Divine order
Juniel-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	Youthful; Young
Loni		Girl	Noble and ready; Strength; Heaven; Sky; Royalty; Lion
Harinder		Boy	Brown; Yellow; Drops of rain; Monkey; Tawny; Horse; Lion
Sula-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Girl	Little bear; Liquid
Nadal		Boy	Christmas; Christmas day; Day of the Lord
Garick		Boy	Oak tree grove
Zenna-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Woman; Wife; Hospitality; Guest; Foreigner; To wink
Arena		Girl	Sand; Moon; Torch; Corposant
Olani		Unisex	NA
Dugan		Boy	One who has dark skin
Cartel		Unisex	Poster; Placard; Page
Harjas		Boy	One who sings God's praises
Harkirat-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	One who sings of God's praise
Kove		Unisex	Coastal inlet; Hard; Firm
Maury		Boy	Moorish
Shantelle		Girl	Stony; Stone
Dunia		Girl	World; Kingdom; Universe
Allyna		Unisex	Little rock; Handsome
Niharika		Girl	Nebula
Davinder		Boy	King of Gods
Douglass		Boy	A dark river or stream
Doug		Boy	Dark river; Dark water
Akali		Girl	Immortal; Divine power
Gent		Boy	Noble; Courteous; Friendly; To beget
Helia		Girl	Sun
Neerav		Boy	Quiet; Calm
Noela		Girl	Christmas
Agamjot		Boy	God's light; Inaccessible Light
Dorinda		Girl	Gift of God
Ravneet		Girl	One whose morals are bright like the sun
York		Unisex	Yew tree settlement; Boar village
Avron		Unisex	He holds; Father of many
Aivan		Unisex	Precisely; Completely
Digna		Girl	Dignified; Worthy
Nimrit		Unisex	Humility; Modesty
Orelia		Girl	Expensive and glittering as gold; Gilded
Nory		Unisex	The other Aenor; Honor; Esteem; Dignity
Hela		Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon; Bright; Clear; Vaianakh god of darkness; Wanton sport
Delio		Boy	One from Delos
Indalecio		Boy	Messenger of the God
Ajuni		Unisex	Quality of supreme; Beyond birth
Duffy		Boy	Black one; Descendant of Dubthach; Descendant of the peaceful black one
Arora-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	More; Dawn
Mauricia		Girl	Moorish
Dilpreet		Boy	Heart; Mind; Soul; Love; Pleasure; Joy
Mirelle		Girl	To admire
Garrik		Boy	Spear king; Oak tree grove
Imela		Unisex	Mistletoe; To have; Knife
Octaviano		Boy	Eight or eighth
Moo		Unisex	Solemnity; Virtue; Big; Large; Nothing; Non-existent; Millstone; Plain; Moor; Heath
Mareya		Unisex	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved
Prit		Boy	Love; Joy; Pleasure
Djuna:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know-About-This-Unique-Name		Girl	Young
Levina		Girl	Beloved friend; Joy; Bliss; Joined in harmony; Lion
Alynn		Unisex	Little rock; Handsome
Ishara-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Trends		Unisex	Treaty; Binding promise; Evening star; Goddess Ishtar.
Moraya-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Seashore; Coast
Engracia		Girl	Graceful

Infographic: Stunning Indo-European Baby Names

Indo-European baby names trace their roots to diverse cultures, languages, and histories. These names carry deep meanings, often inspired by ancestral history and traditions. Also, such names are becoming widely popular in the current times. Check this infographic for exciting options if you are looking for names that cross borders and have intriguing roots.

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