235 Baby Names That Mean Calm

Imagine the sense of calm you feel every time you call your baby.

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Naming a baby can be stressful. After dealing with the expectations of parents and grandparents, celebrities stealing your favorite names, and society’s harsh judgment about originality, the pressure gets the better of you. However, picking a baby name meaning ‘calm’ can be a great option as names with positive meanings never go out of trend. Calm, peace, tranquility, and serenity are what parents wish for their children, whether they are asleep or awake. So help your little one take the calm and peaceful path by picking a name that embraces this meaning. Calm baby names carry enormous tranquility that is required for self-control. The names also carry the pacific truth of how people should respect the thoughts and feelings of each other. This is the best way to avoid friction, not because we're afraid, but because it’s our choice to remain poised and calm no matter how difficult the situation is. If not any of these, a baby name meaning calm will at least help your child chill, especially when you need it the most. Baby names that mean calm can be of various origins, cultures, languages, and traditions, but one common feature in all these names is that they stand for tranquility and each name has a harmonious allure. The baby name Noah, having Hebrew roots, means ‘comfort’ or ‘rest.’ This name has connections to the Bible and it signifies the importance of being calm in all situations. The name Noah had been among the 1000 popular names in the US in the year 2020 (1). Another example is Placido, derived from the Latin name ‘placidus,’ and means ‘calm.’ The name symbolizes patience and tranquility in one’s temperament. To help you narrow down the search, we’ve compiled a list of baby names meaning calm. Take a look at them below.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Aarav	Boy	Peaceful melody; A calm noise
Abdul salam	Boy	A person who serves the most peaceful and calm human being
Abdulsalaam	Boy	A great personality who helps the peaceful and calm one
Agantuk	Boy	One who is mysterious, incomprehensible, impenetrable, patient, calm, and secretive
Akampana	Boy	Unshaken; Calm; One who is a master builder with an ability for great accomplishment
Akampita	Boy	Unshaken; Calm with a great achievement and completion ability
Akand	Boy	Calm; Serenity; Tranquil; Quiet
Akire	Unisex	Peaceful; Serene; Calm
Alcyone	Girl	Calm; Not anxious; One who is without anxiety
Allanna	Girl	Serenity; Calmness; Tranquility

Amaan	Boy	The one who is fearless, calm, trustworthy, and loved of all
Aman	Unisex	Peace and calm; A feeling of security
Aneres	Girl	One who is serene and calm-minded
Anugtra	Boy	Calm
Arhaa	Boy	Calm; Serene
Arish	Unisex	Peaceful; Calm
Armugam	Boy	Man with a calm face
Arusa	Boy	Birght; Calm
Ashini	Unisex	Peaceful; Calm
Avinay	Boy	One who is blessed with Success and accomplishments; Calmness; Quiet

Baris	Boy	Peaceful; Calm; Quite
Blue	Unisex	Calm; Soothing; Tranquil
Briney	Unisex	Calmness and tranquility
Cali	Girl	Most beautiful; Calm; Fair; Ocean; Pure
Calynn	Unisex	Variant of the name Carolyn; Combination of calm and lynn
Chaitnik	Boy	One who always has a peaceful mind; A calm and composed person
Chandak	Boy	Moonlight; soothing and calming
Chantol	Girl	A stone placed in water; having a calm nature
Chesna	Girl	A calm place
Chinshu	Boy	A calm, soothing place

Chiraz	Girl	Calm, peaceful, and smooth person
Colvyr	Boy	One who resembles a dove, peaceful and calm
Concord	Unisex	Calm; Peace; Tranquility;Non-violence; Still and quiet
Danniel	Girl	Calm and soothing
Darsa	Boy	The New Moon and Purna; Serene and calm like the New moon
Dasharna	Boy	Ten lakes; calm and peaceful
Dhaerye	Boy	Patience; Calm and Composed; Radiant and Luminant
Dhairyash	Boy	Patience; Calm and Composed; Radiant and Luminant
Dhairyesh	Boy	Patience; Calm and Composed; Radiant and Luminant
Dhamaidhi	Boy	Patience; Calm and Composed; Radiant and Luminant

Dheeraj	Boy	Patience, perseverance, calmness
Dheerash	Boy	Lord of Tolerance; One with patience; Calm and Composed Person
Dhin	Boy	A calm and suitable person; liberal
Dhritil	Boy	Man with Patience; Calm and Composed person
Dhrtatman	Boy	Steady, calm, and bold individual
Dhrtimat	Boy	A patient and calm being
Dinesa	Girl	The calm and bright rising Sun
Dinesha	Boy	A stable and calm individual
Dinh	Boy	A calm person; Stable and peace-loving
Egelfride	Girl	One who is filled with harmony and calmness

Ekaant	Boy	Solitary; Secluded; Alone; Serene and Calm
Ekant	Boy	Solitary; Lonely; Private; Alone; Single; Calm; Peaceful
Ekantaraj	Boy	King of Solitary; Lonely; Calm and Peaceful state
Farica	Girl	Calm leader
Galen	Unisex	Healer; Calm
Galina	Girl	Calm; Serenity
Galyna	Girl	A girl who stays calm and quiet in every situation; Calmness
Geffron	Boy	One who is spiritually calm and has great power
Gelain	Girl	A still or calm or tranquil
Gelila	Unisex	The one who is peaceful and calming

Genjo	Boy	Original Silence; A Buddhist name for calmness and serenity
Goshant	Boy	Calmness; Peacefulness; Variant of Shanti
Gurshant	Boy	Attaining peace through the word of the Guru; One who attains calmness through Guru
Gwrgenau	Boy	Calm; Stable; Responsible and business-minded
Gwrgeneu	Boy	Calm; Stable; Responsible and business-minded
Gzifa	Girl	The peaceful one; Calm and patient
Haadiya	Girl	One that guides towards righteousness; Tranquil; Calm
Hade	Unisex	Calm; Composed
Halcyon	Girl	Calm; A Greek mythological sea bird
Halinka	Girl	Calm; Peaceful

Harmansukh	Boy	Peace from God's Heart; Calmness and Serenity of the Divine God
Harseetal	Boy	Peace with the remembrance of God; Calmness with the memory of God; One who is happy to dwell on God's thoughts
Harsimransukh	Boy	Peace with the remembrance of God; Calmness with the memory of God; One who is happy to dwell on God's thoughts
Helmfried	Boy	Peace; Harmony; Calm
Hemin	Boy	Calm; Peaceful; Quite
Heramb	Boy	Calm and respected person
Herambh	Boy	God of Knowledge; An erudite, Respected and calm person
Hilja	Girl	Silence; Quiet; Calm
Hilm	Boy	Calmness; Patience; Intelligence
Hisahito	Boy	Virtuous; Calm and Everlasting

Hudn	Boy	Peace; Calm; Quiet
Humphrey	Boy	Calm fighter
Humphrie	Boy	Person wo loves to be calm
Hunfried	Boy	calm power
Irhaa	Girl	To make calm; To make serene
Jagsheetal	Boy	Bringing peace to the world; One who calms and brings harmony to the world
Jalin	Boy	One who is calm
Jeffy	Boy	Life with relaxation and calmness
Jerina	Unisex	Peaceful; Calm
Jheel	Girl	Calm and quiet lake

Jimell	Boy	Curious in nature ; Calm and patient
Jinelle	Girl	Introverted and sensitive; Hardworking, calm, and family-oriented
Jinia	Girl	A maiden; Calm, patient, strong, intelligent, and clever
Joah	Boy	The one with passionate soul and reserved nature. Will keep calm. Is strict and ambitious throughout their life
Judge	Boy	The one with a passionate soul and reserved nature, will keep calm, strict and ambitious throughout the life
Kale	Boy	Affectionate; Calm
Kamaia	Unisex	Calm; Quiet one
Kazuya	Boy	The calm and peaceful one
Kemo	Unisex	Sweet and calm
Koi	Unisex	Love, beauty, calmness

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Choosing a baby name that means ‘calm’ can evoke a sense of peace and serenity around your child. These names are of various origins and may inspire your child to seek calm amidst the chaos. Each name has its own allure. So, in this list there is something for everyone. Whether you choose a modern name or traditional one, these names offer comfort and support. With so much to offer these names can easily be the best choice for your little one.

Infographic: Mesmerizing Baby Names That Mean Calm

Embrace the essence of peace with baby names that mean calm. These names are derived from various cultures and languages, but they all stand for tranquility. For parents who believe in the goodness of a calm mind and nature, these names are perfect for you. Check out this infographic and pick the best one for your baby.

meaningful and unique baby names that mean calm (infographic)

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are some tips for finding a calming baby name?

To find a calming baby name, look for names with soft sounds and consonants like ‘i’, ‘m’, or ‘n.’ Explore names inspired by nature, such as Darsa or new moon, Dasharna or ten lakes, and Kulbart or Bright. You can look for names that signify qualities such as quiet, relaxed, virtuous, or god of knowledge. Remember to choose a name that is simple to understand and pronounce.

2. What are the positive implications of selecting a baby name that means ‘calm’?

Names can affect a person’s identity significantly. So, choosing a name that means calm may have a calming effect on your child. Names also affect the perception of an individual. Those that signify soothing qualities may help your child find inner peace and a sense of security. However, a good upbringing and a positive environment are most important for a child.

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