292 Baby Names That Mean Generous

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

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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.

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Karim	Boy	Generous; Dignified; Noble
Armaan	Boy	Desire; Wish; Has a generous and helpful nature
Halima	Girl	Patient; Tolerant; Gentle; Mild mannered; Generous
Janney	Girl	God is generous
Maddix	Boy	A good and generous person
Abelardo	Boy	Noble; Generous; Strong
Akram	Boy	Generous; Open-handed; Charitable; Big-hearted; Merciful
Alaura	Girl	Bay tree; Laurel; A generous and intelligent being
Kerim	Boy	Generous; Noble; A variant is Karim
Heba	Girl	The Gift of God; Generous Gift

Muhsin	Boy	Kind; Generous; Charitable
Zeyad	Boy	Generous; Abundance
Umaiza	Unisex	Bright and intelligent; Generous and virtuous
Ridhaan	Boy	A generous heart
Hisham	Boy	Generous; To crush
Careem	Boy	A man with a generous personality
Hiroshi	Boy	Generous; Tolerant
Samiha	Girl	A generous and kind-hearted woman
Ikram	Unisex	Honorable, generous, respected
Hridhaan	Boy	Heart; Soul; One who is Kind, Generous and Compassionate towards all

Karima	Girl	Giving and generous
Tricha	Girl	A noble, kind and generous woman
Khayri	Boy	Generous
Deep	Boy	Light; a generous and unusual being
Khiri	Boy	He is most generous
Fadil	Boy	A man who gives generously to others
Linzy	Girl	A generous and humble individual
Hayan	Unisex	Gift of God; To be generous
Abdulkareem	Boy	Generous; One who Serves a Generous Man; Servant of Allah
Atif	Boy	Kind one; Generous; Sympathetic; Compassionate

Juliani	Girl	Physically fit; Noble; Generous, kind
Julienne	Girl	They are noble, kind, generous, and soft-spoken persons. They love truly and prove to be very useful to other people.
Kamela	Unisex	Perfect, sweet, generous
Aiham	Unisex	Noble and generous
Samah	Girl	A generous and giving person
Faizaan	Boy	A generous man
Auna	Unisex	Generous; Gift of God
Karamo	Unisex	Generous; Charitable
Yomna	Boy	Blessed, generous, grateful
Prajit	Boy	Kind; Compassionate; Benevolent; Generous; Considerate; Empathetic

Sameeha	Girl	A generous blessing from Allah
Aala	Girl	A quality of being generous, bountiful, ample, or plentiful
Aymer	Boy	A noble and generous human being
Kareemah	Girl	Giving, generous, and noble
Gwenneth	Girl	Blessed and generous
Hesham	Boy	generous
Eutimio	Boy	Good-spirited; Generous
Karriem	Boy	One who is generous and distinguished
Karun	Boy	Compassionate; Kind; Merciful person; Benevolent; Generous
Semih	Boy	One who is generous

Wahab	Boy	Giver, generous, bestower
Hiroko	Girl	Rich child; Magnanimous; Generous child
Naiza	Unisex	Generous; Giving
Corliss	Girl	Good hearted; Generous; Cheerful; Nonchalant
Karimah	Girl	Big-hearted; Generous
Harshitha	Unisex	Blessed, generous, cherished
Jonalyn	Girl	God is gracious; Generous, family-oriented
Fadila	Girl	A woman who gives generously
Palwasha	Girl	A flower; Generous one
Panagiota	Girl	A holy and generous human being

Yetta	Girl	A generous woman
Zarwa	Unisex	Radiant, generous, blessed
Hrithika	Girl	Kind Hearted; Generous; One with a kind and generous heart; A compassionate person
Samihah	Girl	She who is 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	Arbiter; Generous; A warrior who is generous and Kind
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

Dayaveer	Boy	Heroically Compassionate; A warrior in being Kind and generous
Daynidhi	Boy	Treasure House of Mercy; One who is full of kindness; A compassionate and generous person
Dharmanandana	Boy	Son of dharma; A righteous, compassionate, generous, and kind person
Dharmanatha	Boy	Lord of Dharma; Lord of Righteousness; Compassionate; Generous and Kind person in his deeds
Dharmesa	Boy	Lord of Dharma; Lord of Righteousness; Compassionate; Generous and Kind person in his deeds
Dharmesha	Boy	Lord of Dharma; Lord of Righteousness; Compassionate; Generous and Kind person in his deeds
Dharmesvara	Boy	God of Dharma; Lord of Righteousness; Compassionate; Generous and Kind person in his deeds
Dharmeswar	Boy	Lord of Righteousness; Compassionate; Generous and Kind person in his deeds
Dimbeswar	Boy	Lord of Righteousness; Compassionate; Generous and Kind person in his deeds
Dinabandhu	Boy	Friend of the Poor; Generous and Kind person in his deeds; One who helps the needy

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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.

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!

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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.

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

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