166 Names That Mean Excellent

A beautiful name defies so many lovely things that people can picture. It also paints a picture that will be in their memories forever. So if you're looking for an evergreen moniker, baby names meaning excellent would fit the bill. In a world where people try to take shortcuts and consider mediocrity a standard, your child can stand out by putting in a little extra effort. This process doesn't mean they need to be great at everything. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. They only need to play up the power, gain confidence, and seek excellence. This step will sharpen them and propel their career to greater heights. Baby names that translate to excellent have a meaningful and hopeful connotation many parents worldwide appreciate. These names exemplify the desire for success, providing a good and ambitious tone for a child's life. They express the parents' expectation that their child would strive for excellence in all areas of their life, whether academic, professional, or personal. Names like Hideki (Japanese for excellent) and Vasu (Sanskrit for bright, excellent) express quality, implying a strong desire for high standards and performance. While names like Bindusara, meaning 'excellent pearl,' has a historical connotation with the namesake second ruler of the Mauryan Empire (1). The tendency towards choosing names that mean excellent reflects a globalized perspective in which pursuing excellence is a common aim beyond cultural boundaries. This approach recognizes that greatness is a universal ambition that resonates across many societies and lifestyles rather than a specific domain. By giving such names, parents connect their child's aspirations and dreams to strive for the best in life. It represents a dedication to developing potential, promoting growth, and instilling a sense of purpose and desire in the child that will guide them throughout their lives. Below is the list of baby names meaning 'excellent,' which you may want to go through. Just naming your child won't make them excellent at whatever they do, but at least it will set him on the right path. The name will always remind to give the best in everything, whether small or big.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Phoenix		Boy	A bird that gets reborn from ashes; Dark red; Excellent person
Zayn		Boy	Beauty; Grace; Handsome; Excellent; Adornment
Yuvaan		Unisex	Young person; Strong; Healthy; Excellent
Shrey		Boy	Excellent; Better; Best
Kerim		Boy	Generous; Noble; Dignified; Dignity; Excellent
Yui		Unisex	Tying a garment; Excellent garment; Supportive
Yuvin		Unisex	Youth; A young adult; Excellent; Healthy; Strong
Ashraf		Boy	Honorable; Nobler; Noble; Kind; Excellent
Nabila		Girl	Noble; Excellent
Yuma		Unisex	Permanence; Excellent; Genuineness
Rishabh		Boy	Superior; Excellent; A musical note; Bull; Lord Vishnu
Kamori		Unisex	To add, forest; Excellent
Kana		Girl	Powerful; Incense; Excellent; Green
Stirling		Boy	Excellent; Little star
Ary		Boy	Most Holy; Lion; Best; Excellent
Hideki		Boy	Excellence; Esteem; Excellent; Timber trees
Sreshta		Boy	Most excellent; Great; Best
Feynman		Boy	Fine man; Elegant man; Cultivated man; Excellent man
Brawley		Boy	Meadow; Fine; Handsome; Excellent
Rishab		Boy	Morality; Superior; Excellent; A musical note; Bull
Yashas		Boy	Fame; Glory; Splendid; Worthy; Praise; Excellent
Varenya		Unisex	Desirable; Excellent
Vasu		Boy	Excellent; Bright; Bright ones
Kanari		Unisex	Excellent; Beautiful; Flower; Dignity; Love; Grant
Hanaya		Unisex	Flower shop; Florist; Excellent; Fine
Utkarsh		Boy	Superior; Excellent; Eminent
Srithan		Unisex	Excellent; Wise; Respected
Takeru		Unisex	Excellent; Noble; Precious; Fierce; Height; Mountain; Dragon; Hero; Precious stone
Wale		Unisex	Noble; Excellent; Goodly; Foreigner; Welshman
Tahirih		Girl	Morally good or excellent
Mahana		Unisex	Sun; Warmth; Heat; White jasmine; Great; Excellent; Vast; Huge
Anupama		Girl	Incomparable; Excellent
Nkiru		Girl	Once more God will provide the excellent gift
Jaisha		Girl	Excellent; Ambitious
Yuko		Unisex	Gentle child; Superior child; Excellent child
Amodin		Boy	Fragrant; Famous; Excellent; Pleasant Aroma; Sweet Smelling; Pleasingly Scented
Behdad		Boy	Excellent Gift; Of Good Birth
Cudaratna		Boy	Jewel of the Crest; Excellent; Best; One who has a precious jewel
Dehan		Boy	Good; Superior; Fine; Excellent
Dyumat		Boy	Brilliant; Splendid; Excellent; Bright; Radiant; Magnificient
Ekaksha		Boy	One-eyed; Having an excellent eye
Faika		Girl	Superior; Excellent
Ghanaaghana		Boy	Excellent; Remarkable; Outstanding; Superior
Girivara		Boy	Great mountain; Highest or excellent among mountains; Name of Lord Krishna given for lifting a mountain
Gnanaraj		Boy	King of Knowledge; Excellent Wisdom; Brilliant and Clever Person
Gumwant		Boy	Virtuous; Excellent; Worthy; Righteous; honorable; Good characteristics; Great qualities
Gunaj		Boy	Virtuous maiden; An excellent, righteous, and honorable person
Gunamay		Boy	Virtuous; Excellent; Worthy; Righteous; honorable; Good characteristics; Great qualities
Gunashekaran		Boy	Virtuous; Excellent; Worthy; Righteous; honorable
Gunashraj		Boy	Virtuous; Excellent; Worthy; Righteous; honorable
Gunavat		Boy	Virtuous; Excellent; Worthy; Righteous; honorable
Guneet		Boy	Virtuous; Excellent; Full of splendor; Talented
Gunin		Boy	Virtuous; Excellent; Worthy; Righteous; honorable
Gunith		Boy	Virtuous; Excellent; Worthy; Righteous; honorable
Gunnidhi		Boy	One who is virtuous, excellent, worthy, righteous, honorable
Gunvant		Boy	Virtuous; Excellent; Worthy; Righteous; honorable
Gunvit		Boy	Virtuous; Excellent; Worthy; Righteous; honorable
Gunwant		Boy	Virtuous; Excellent; Worthy; Righteous; honorable
Gyanchand		Boy	Excellent and Bright with Knowledge and Wisdom; Intelligent
Hideaki		Boy	Bright; Excellent
Hideo		Boy	Excellent; Fine; Outstanding; Hero; Manly
Hideyoshi		Boy	Excellent; Outstanding; Good; Virtuous
Hitoshi		Boy	One; Equivalent; Benevolent; Compassionate; Excellent; History
Honhar		Boy	Excellent; Brilliant; Intelligent; Smart; Clever
Kalijan		Boy	Men of Art; Blessed; Happy; Excellent; Auspicious; talented
Kathamuthu		Boy	Excellent in understanding and creating stories
Mahasri		Girl	Excellent; Great being; One of the many names of Goddess Lakshmi
Parama		Girl	Highest; Best; Excellent; Greatest
Paramesh		Boy	Highest, excellent, or greatest God
Pravar		Boy	Most excellent; Supreme; Very Good
Pravarsena		Boy	Excellent army of men; Supreme Warriors
Praveer		Boy	An excellent warrior; Brave warrior; Chief Courageous Warrior; Mighty fighter
Pravir		Boy	An excellent warrior; Brave warrior; Chief Courageous Warrior; Mighty fighter
Purushothaman		Boy	Most excellent man; Lord Vishnu
Aadeel		Boy	Righteous and just; One who acts with justice and fairness; Excellent in character
Aasmaa		Girl	Excellent; precious
Abdulalim		Boy	A creative and excellent expressing ability person who serves all knowing people
Abhang		Boy	One who is excellent in speaking
Abhanja		Boy	One who is an excellent speaker
Afdhaal		Boy	One who excels; Excellent or prominent
Afjal		Boy	Principal or chief; Most excellent
Ahinagu		Boy	Excellent ray
Andacy		Girl	The one having excellent conversational skills
Anenas		Boy	One who is praised and excellent
Arivaali		Boy	Clever and intelligent; a person who is excellent
Arthfoddw		Boy	One who has excellent visions; trustworthy and humble
Atyab		Boy	Noble and an excellent Boy
Avadata		Boy	One who is of a clear and excellent breed
Basu		Boy	Name of Lord Surya; Bright; Excellent
Behnaz		Girl	Good delight; Excellent comfort
Behrooz		Boy	Fortunate; Prosperous; Good day; Excellent day
Behrouz		Boy	Fortunate; Prosperous; Good day; Excellent day
Behroz		Boy	Fortunate; Prosperous; Good day; Excellent day
Bidaban		Boy	Beginning of Dawn; an excellent human being
Bindusar		Boy	an excellent pearl
Bindusara		Boy	Excellent Pearl; Truthful
Cadmus		Boy	The east; Excellent
Chathur		Boy	The one who is excellent and intelligent
Chula		Girl	Star-shaped kite; Excellent; Fox
Dysis		Girl	A pleasing and excellent sunset

Infographic: Sensational Baby Names That Mean Excellent

Baby names that mean 'excellent' convey the aspirational desire of the parents to achieve greatness and glory for their children. These names also reflect an optimistic prayer for a blessed career and acknowledgment as the children grow up. Explore the baby names in the infographic below to understand their beauty. Pick your choicest name for your bundle of joy.

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