222 Baby Names That Mean Best

Nothing but the best -- this is what you'd want to give your baby.

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Parents want their kids to get the best in all spheres of life, be it health, happiness, or career. Therefore choosing their baby's name from a list of baby names meaning 'best' could be a wonderful idea. When selecting a baby name, the meaning is as important as its aesthetics. A name may fall softly on the ears but will hit hard if the meaning is unpleasant. A name with a beautiful meaning sets the right tone for your child’s life. Even plenty of studies have suggested that a name has a profound impact on the child that reverberated into adulthood. So, when you bestow a name meaning best on your child, they will try hard to live up to your expectation. The child would be encouraged to give their 100 percent in whatever they do, without thinking about the result. To help you in your baby name hunt, we have compiled a list of baby names meaning best, because your child deserves nothing, but the best.

The names listed in the selection also represent being best in different fields. For instance, the name Adhit, meaning intelligent, wise, or bestowed with knowledge, may refer to a scholarly person who is best in studies and has good knowledge. The word 'best' is also a common word with several translational words in different languages, such as Afzal, which means ‘best, better, or superior’ in the Arabic language. Some names also have religious and cultural associations, such as the name Karthika is a popular Hindu name which is the name of Lord Shiva's son, the God of war and is also a name of the star and a Hindu month.

Moreover, parents may choose names that mean 'best' because of the appealing sound of the name, and their wish for their child to get a distinct name. So, take your time to browse each name from the list with your partner, family, and friends to decide on a perfect name for your baby.

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Natanael	Boy	Best gift of God
Aris	Boy	Best
Sade	Girl	Honor bestowes the crown; Rule with nobility
Maxon	Boy	He who is the best of all
Ferris	Boy	One who makes the best choices
Owais	Boy	A wolf; The best companion of the Prophet
Aristeo	Boy	Supreme kind; The best
Ariston	Boy	The best human being
Arissa	Girl	Someone who is the prime or the best
Kailash	Boy	One who bestows peace

Karthik	Boy	Name of a hindu month; A variant of Karthik; One of many names of Lord Murugan; Bestower of Happiness
Aristotle	Boy	The best purpose
Karthikeya	Boy	Name of older son of Lord Shiva; One of many names of Lord Murugan; God of war; Bestower of happiness
Drayson	Boy	One who has the best conduct and manners
Param	Boy	The supreme and best person
Airis	Unisex	Bestowed by God
Danyal	Boy	Best ruler
Ary	Boy	Lion; Best; Excellent; A variant of the name Ari
Arista	Girl	Best; Harvest
Ronit	Boy	Light; Interest; One who gives happiness; Radiant; Brilliant; Bright; Glorious; Light; Bestower of joy

Krithvik	Boy	Always Happy; Joyful; Glad; Delighted; Blessed by Lord Muruga who is considered as bestower of happiness
Bless	Unisex	To consecrate or invoke divine favor upon; To bestow well wishes or approval on someone or something
Kartik	Boy	One who bestowes power and pleasure; A name of the Hindu calendar month
Afzal	Boy	The best; Most excellent
Vardan	Girl	Gifted or bestowed with blessings and abundance
Nidia	Girl	Disposed to bestow favours
Ashneel	Boy	The Best; Unbeatable; To win or succeed in everything
Jony	Boy	Quick-deciding, best friends
Jabe	Boy	God has bestowed; God is gracious
Safiyya	Girl	One who is a confidante and a best friend

Ajwad	Boy	Better; Best
Geovana	Girl	God has bestowed his favours upon me
Jeneen	Girl	God bestows his grace upon me
Toribio	Boy	Bestowed in honour of Saints
Khalila	Girl	Best friend
Anoop	Boy	Incomparable; The best; Unparalleled; Unmatched; Unique
Aloria	Girl	Desiring the best and filled with inspiring qualities
Nikit	Boy	A good person; Best qualities
Aristide	Boy	The perfect kind; One who is the best type
Aristides	Boy	The best kind

Aashish	Boy	blessing; bestowment of God; Mercy of God
Corwyn	Boy	A best friend; the best companion; the friend closest to the heart
Shresta	Girl	One who is first; Best; Foremost
Aldina	Girl	Old friend who deserves the best in life
Nikith	Boy	The best mankind who possesses ultimate good qualities and attitudes
Aristea	Girl	The Best person
Sreya	Girl	Best woman of great beauty and excellence
Rishith	Boy	lord of riches or one who bestows wealth
Sarvin	Boy	One who is the best archer
Rishit	Boy	One who is the best in everything

Wahab	Boy	Giver, generous, bestower
Azelyn	Girl	One with the best vision
Jenise	Girl	God has bestowed mercy upon us
Jayni	Girl	God has bestowed his mercy upon me
Nneka	Girl	My mother is the best in the world
Berina	Girl	Best; Highest
Tooba	Girl	Best or excellent or a tree from heaven
Damali	Girl	One with the best vision
Oxana	Girl	A stranger who bestows hospitality
Folashade	Girl	Honor bestows a crown.

Namita	Girl	One who bestows in humbleness
Nkiruka	Girl	God will give me something ever best once again
Aaish	Boy	God's blessings; Bestowment by God
Aashka	Boy	Mercy of God; Blessings; bestowment of God
Abhayaprada	Boy	Bestower of Safety; instiller of courage
Adalvallan	Boy	Best Dancer, Tamil Name of Lord Shiva in Nataraja form
Adhit	Boy	Scholarly; Intelligent; Wise; Bestowed with Knowledge; Noble
Adhita	Boy	A Scholar; Bestowed with Knowledge; A derivative name from Adhit
Agrani	Boy	Always first; Best; Of the highest quality, Status and importance
Agriya	Boy	First Best; one who is the best in everything

Ahish	Boy	King of serpents; Lord of snakes; Blessing; A gift bestowed by God
Akhadanand	Boy	The God; one who bestows us with happiness
Amarottam	Boy	The best among the Gods; One of the many names of Lord Indra
Anam	Boy	Blessing; A favor or gift bestowed by God
Balagra	Boy	Best Among the Powerful; Most Courageous; The Mightiest
Balda	Boy	Bestower of Strength and Courage; A variant spelling of Balada
Barendra	Boy	Indra; The Best; Good
Bhagyasri	Girl	One of the many names of Goddess Lakshmi; One who is bestowed with good luck
Chemmal	Boy	Premier; Best
Cudaratna	Boy	Jewel of the Crest; Excellent; Best; One who has a precious jewel

Devesth	Boy	Chief of the Gods; Best among the Deva's; Mahadev; Supreme Lord
Devish	Boy	Chief of the Gods; Best among the Deva's; Mahadev; Supreme Lord
Devottham	Boy	Best Among Deva's; Mahadev; Supreme Lord
Dharmada	Boy	Bestower of Dharma; Provider of Righteousness
Dwijendranath	Boy	One who is considered the best among Brahmans; The Moon; One who shines like the moon
Ghanambu	Boy	Cloud water; Rain; Showers from a cloud; To offer; Bestow
Goswamee	Boy	Master of cows; Lord of cows; Lord of the senses; Title bestowed on people who choose the path of Sannyasa
Goswami	Boy	Master of cows; Lord of cows; Lord of the senses; Title bestowed on people who choose the path of Sannyasa
Gunotham	Boy	A person with the best virtues; One who is righteous, honorable; One with good characteristics and great qualities
Harkaram	Boy	Bestowed with God's Grace; Blessed with God's Grace

Harkirpal	Boy	Bestowed with God's Grace; Blessed with God's Grace
Jaishish	Boy	Best among the victorious; Best of the triumphant; Triumphant Lord
Jeevotham	Boy	Best Living; One blessed with Content and Happy Life
Kartheek	Boy	Name of a hindu month; A variant of Karthik; One of many names of Lord Murugan; Bestower of happiness
Karthika	Boy	Name of a star; Name of a hindu month; Name of son of Lord Shiva; God of War; Bestower of happiness
Kartikay	Boy	Name of older son of Lord Shiva; One of many names of Lord Murugan; God of war; Bestower of happiness
Kartikey	Boy	Name of older son of Lord Shiva; One of many names of Lord Murugan; God of war; Bestower of happiness
Kaviarasan	Boy	King of Poetry; Expert in Poetry; Best of all the Poets
Krithick	Boy	Name of Hindu Month; One of many names of Lord Muruga; Bestower of Happiness; God of War
Krithikesh	Boy	Name of Lord Karthikeya; Name of Hindu Month; One of many names of Lord Muruga; Bestower of Happiness

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Every parent desires to give their child the best of their ability, be it their clothes, education, or other things. Our list of baby names meaning ‘best’ is yet another best thing a parent can give to their child. The above compilation includes a plethora of baby names, some of which mean being best, while others represent the characters of being the best and the excellency of an individual in certain areas, like best king, best, and warrior. So, make sure to spend considerable time looking through all the names from the above list for choosing an ideal name for your child.

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Every parent seeks to provide the best of all things to their babies, so why not give a name to your baby that literally means 'best'? Explore the popular names in the infographic below with the essence of excellence and greatness in their meaning. The compilation includes some awe-inspiring names for you to choose from.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which gender-neutral names mean the best?

Kilohana is a gender-neutral name that means ‘superior’ and Manvi is a unisex name that means ‘one with best qualities.’ Tahani is another unisex name that means ‘best wishes.’

2. Which well-known personalities have names that mean best?

Bhagyashree, which means Goddess of fortune, is borne by the famous actress.

3. Is it okay to use a middle name that means the best to complement the first name's meaning?

Yes. You can use any name, meaning best, as a middle name for your child. Choosing a middle name depends on your personal preferences and values. As there are no rules for it, you may choose a name you see fit.

4. Should I consider the popularity of a name that means ‘best’ when making my decision?

Considering the popularity of a name that means ‘best’ when choosing it is a personal choice. If you want uncommon or unique names, you can evaluate the popularity levels. But more important than that is to see whether the sound and meaning of the name appeals to you or not.

5. Do names that symbolize best associated with any other specific traits?

Yes. Many names that mean best signify other good traits. For example, Abhayaprada means ‘instiller of courage,’ Akhdan means ‘best friend,’ Anam means ‘ a blessing,’ and Aristomache means ‘she who is the best in the battle.’

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