298 Names That Mean Generous

Celebrate your child’s benevolence and magnanimity with these options.

Written by Praggya Joshi, MA, BEd

Edited by Aneesha Amonz, MSc

Fact-checked by Angela Alex, MA

Last Updated on Nov 12, 2024

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By opting for baby names meaning generosity, you can instill one of the most powerful virtues in your child. It is usually defined as being understanding, kind, compassionate, and willing to give others what you value. But generosity doesn’t just mean giving away money. It also implies the readiness to go the extra mile for others by sharing your belongings and loving someone unconditionally.

Several religions and cultures also value the virtue of generosity a lot. It is especially a big deal in the Arab/Islamic tradition. They believe it's their duty to show extra hospitality to people they don't know. This idea holds religious importance and is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. It is expressed in Abraham's eagerness to care for three strangers who visited his tent in the desert. He was generous towards them and was rewarded by God for his generosity (1).

Parents who opt for a name that means generosity may just be expressing gratitude for the good things in life. They may want their child to be grateful for what they have and willing to share with others. The meaning of the name might vary from family to family. However, these names can be a fantastic way to manifest that your baby grows up to be a generous soul who makes the world a better place to live in by sharing their joys with others.

Some of the most generous people in the world have nothing, yet they share whatever little they have freely and wholeheartedly. And that’s what sets them apart from others. To help you narrow down the search, we have selected some of the most beautiful names meaning generous. We’re sure the name will add instant grace, style, and charm to your child’s personality.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Ari	Boy	Lion; Eagle; Brave; Most holy; Sun-like; Visible; Generous; Chief; Superior
Kareem	Boy	The one who gives a lot; Generous; Noble; Dignity
Jewel	Girl	Precious stone; Game; Generous lord
Frankie	Boy	French guy; Free; Truthful; Generous
Karim	Boy	Generous; Dignified; Noble
Nael	Boy	God has given; Blessed and generous
Halima	Girl	Patient; Tolerant; Gentle; Mild mannered; Generous
Janney	Girl	God is generous
Jawad	Boy	Generous
Abelardo	Boy	Noble; Strong; Generous; Noble strength; Resolute

Akram	Boy	Generous; Noble
Jewell	Girl	Precious stone; Game; Ornaments; Generous lord
Kerim	Boy	Generous; Noble; Dignified; Dignity; Excellent
Heba	Girl	The Gift of God; Generous Gift; Blessing
Faizan	Boy	Successful; Ruler; Benefit; Generous
Nadav	Boy	Generous
Hisham	Boy	Generous; To crush
Karyme	Girl	Generous; Noble
Aima	Unisex	Fetches it; Whole; Generous amount; Beloved
Careem	Boy	Generous; Noble

Hiroshi	Boy	Generous; Tolerant
Zeyad-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity	Boy	Abundance; Growth; Generous; Greater
Samiha	Girl	Forgiving; Generous
Fadel	Boy	Honorable; Generous; Superior; Grace
Gennady	Boy	Noble; Generous
Karima	Girl	Giving and generous; Noble
Karem	Boy	Praiseworthy; Generous; Noble; Dignity
Bronte	Girl	Generous; Kind; Thunder
Tricha	Girl	A noble, kind and generous woman
Abdulkarim	Boy	Follower of the generous

Khiri	Boy	He is most generous
Fadil	Boy	Virtuous; Generous
Linzy	Girl	A generous and humble individual
Jawaad	Boy	One who is open-handed; Generous
Abdulkareem	Boy	Servant of the generous
Juliani	Girl	Physically fit; Noble; Generous, kind
Jud	Boy	To flow; Descend; Praised; Generous
Hiromi	Unisex	Generous; Abundant; Prosperous; Vast
Diyana	Girl	Divine; Goddess-like; Generous; Benevolent
Faizaan	Boy	Successful; Ruler; Benefit; Generous

Fayaz	Boy	Generous; Charitable
Ikram	Unisex	Honor; To be generous
Iyaad-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide	Unisex	Generous; To support
Karamo	Unisex	Generous; Selflessness
Mannan	Boy	Kind; Generous; Benefactor; Meditate
Milon	Boy	Yew; Miller; Generous
Javad	Boy	Generous
Radvin	Unisex	Generous; Noble
Sameh	Boy	Pardon; Generous; Lenient; Tolerant
Sameeha	Girl	A generous blessing from Allah; Gracious; Forbearing; Forgiving

Abdelkarim	Boy	Servant of the generous
Arri	Boy	Chief; Generous; Gold; Superior
Naelle	Unisex	God has given; Blessed and generous
Kareemah	Girl	Giving, generous, and noble
Hesham	Boy	Generous
Kerem	Girl	Generous; Noble; Vineyard
Karriem	Boy	One who is generous and distinguished
Karun	Boy	Compassionate; Kind; Merciful person; Benevolent; Generous
Najeeb	Boy	Noble; Generous; Distinguished
Semih	Boy	One who is generous

Hiroko	Girl	Rich child; Magnanimous; Generous child
Kareema	Girl	Kind and compassionate; Generous; Noble
Charitee	Girl	Generous love; Beloved
Naiza	Unisex	Generous; Giving
Cherri	Girl	Cherry; Generous love
Gena	Girl	Noble and generous; Well-born; Farmer or earthworker; Queen; Famous in battle
Karimah	Girl	Big-hearted; Generous; Noble; Dignified
Fadila	Girl	Virtuous; Generous
Panagiota	Girl	A holy and generous human being
Cherrie	Girl	Cherry; Generous love

Hael	Unisex	Generous; Nook; Retreat; Halo around the moon
Charita	Girl	Generous love; Beloved
Samihah	Girl	She who is generous
Nadin	Girl	Hope; Noble; Generous
Adavya	Boy	Generous and Happy; Charming and Joyful person
Aimo	Boy	Generous amount; Fair-sized; Proper; Good
Anudaan	Boy	Generous; Sympathetic; Compassionate
Daanveera	Boy	Charitable; One who is generous and kind in his deed
Dadich	Boy	The person who donates self bone for humanity; Generous and kind person
Dananvir	Boy	An extremely generous person; A brave, kind, and generous warrior

Danasheel	Boy	A Donor; A generous and Kind person well known for his good deeds
Danasur	Boy	A Hero Among the Donors; A generous and Kind person well known for his good deeds
Danavat	Boy	A generous and Kind person well known for his good deeds
Danveer	Boy	A generous man; Hero
Dayaamay	Boy	Full of Mercy; Kind; Big Hearted; Generous; Very Charitable
Dayakara	Boy	Compassionate; Merciful; Kind; Generous; Charitable
Dayala	Boy	Compassionate; Merciful; Kind; Generous; Charitable
Dayalan	Boy	Compassionate; Merciful; Kind; Generous; Charitable
Dayalu	Boy	Compassionate; Merciful; Kind; Generous; One of many names of Lord Shiva
Dayamaya	Boy	Full of Mercy; Kind; Big Hearted; Generous; Very Charitable

Dayamayee	Boy	Full of Mercy; Kind; Big Hearted; Generous; Very Charitable
Dayamit	Boy	Compassionate; Merciful; Kind; Generous; Charitable
Dayarajan	Boy	One who is full of mercy; Kind hearted ruler; An emperor in being generous and Kind
Dayarama	Boy	As compassionate as Rama; Pervades mercy; One who is kind and generous like Lord Rama
Dayasankara	Boy	Compassionate Lord Shiva; One who is kind and generous like Lord Shiva
Dayasekaran	Boy	Compassionate; Merciful; Kind; Generous; Charitable
Dayasheel	Boy	Kind-hearted; Compassionate; Merciful; Generous; Charitable
Dayavan	Boy	Generous; Compassionate; Merciful; Kind; Charitable
Dayavant	Boy	Full of Kindness; One who is very merciful and noble; Compassionate and Generous Person
Dayavanta	Boy	One who is full of Kindness; Full of Mercy; Compassionate and generous person

A name linked to being generous can inspire the child and the others around them to be better people. It shows that they are friendly and caring, which can really impress the people they meet. Baby names meaning generosity can help create a remarkable first impression when they meet other people. We hope our well-curated list of baby names meaning generous helped you find the one perfect name that you wish to grant to your little bundle of joy.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are there any famous people or fictional characters with names that mean ‘generous’?

There are many prominent personalities with names that mean ‘generous.’ Kareem is a transcription of the Arabic Karim, which means ‘generous,’ and it was famously borne by Kareem Abdul Jabbar, an American former professional basketball player considered by many as one of the greatest of all time. Also, Hiroshi is a Japanese name meaning ‘generous,’ ‘tolerant’ or ‘prosperous.’ A notable bearer of this name is Hiroshi Mikitani, a renowned Japanese business magnate and a billionaire who is the founder and CEO of Rakuten, Inc.

2. How does the meaning of a name affect a person's personality or life path?

The meaning of a name is only one small factor that shapes an individual's personality and life path. A complex interplay of various factors shapes each person's personality. In addition, personal experiences, upbringing, education, and sociocultural context often influence personality and character development more than the meaning of their name.

Infographic: Grand Baby Names That Mean Generous

The quality of being generous and generosity brings many positive associations with itself. Baby names meaning generous convey the intention for the child to lead a life of empathy, compassion, and giving. We compiled a list of well-curated names meaning generous, along with origins, for your little ones in this infographic. Check it out!

thoughtful baby names that mean generous (infographic)

References

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What is Generosity?
https://generosityresearch.nd.edu/more-about-the-initiative/what-is-generosity/

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Praggya JoshiMA, BEd

Praggya Joshi holds a bachelor's degree in Education and a master's in Ancient Indian History from University of Delhi. She has a robust knowledge of literature, society, and ethics. Praggya has been a content writer since 2021, researching and writing on education, health and wellness, and travel.

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Aneesha AmonzMSc

Aneesha holds a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from USTM, Meghalaya and Master’s degree in Applied Microbiology from VIT, Vellore. With two years of experience, she has worked on different research projects in the field of Food Sciences.

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Angela AlexMA

Angela is an honors student with a master's degree in Linguistics from The English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in History from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi. Her combined interest in history and the science of language has taught her the skills to understand how language and its use have changed over time.

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