296 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.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Ecgwine	Boy	One who is quick in actions; spontaneous and generous
Edonea	Girl	A kind hearted person; generous
Eilmund	Boy	A light hearted; Generous human being
Einion	Boy	Anvil; they are very generous
Ellinette	Girl	A generous person; A torch
Eutimio	Boy	Good-spirited; Generous
Faadhil	Boy	A generous, praiseworthy man
Fadil	Boy	A man who gives generously to others
Fadila	Girl	A woman who gives generously
Fadilah	Girl	She is a generous giver

Faizaan	Boy	A generous man
Falca	Boy	A versatile, desirable, and generous human being
Fayyaadh	Boy	A very generous and liberal man
Fayyaz	Boy	A charitable and generous man
Fayyaza	Girl	A lady who is very charitable and generous
Fayzan	Unisex	Generous; Bounty
Fazila	Girl	A superb, generous, and noble woman
Feeidha	Girl	One who has a rewarding and generous personality
Fui	Boy	A generous and helpful person
Galleron	Boy	One who is generous and passive

Gargeolais	Girl	A good natured and generous individual
Gennadi	Boy	Variant of Gennadiy; Noble; Generous
Ghenadie	Boy	Romanian form of Gennadias; Noble; Generous
Gianetta	Girl	God's generous gift
Gihan	Boy	Approachable and generous
Gillam	Boy	A variant of William; is generous
Goral	Boy	Lovable; Kind; Generous
Grsamada	Boy	A generous, ideal, and resourceful person
Gulbar	Boy	Shedder of flowers, Generous
Gurmustak	Boy	The beautiful one or the precious one that will be pious and generous

Gwasdewi	Boy	Generous and warm person; Gentle mind and love for all
Gwenael	Boy	White, fair or generous
Gwenel	Boy	Blessed and generous; Approachable; Blessed; Good-natured
Gwennan	Girl	Blessed and generous; Approachable; Blessed; Good-natured
Gwenneth	Girl	Blessed and generous
Halima	Girl	Patient; Tolerant; Gentle; Mild mannered; Generous
Hananan	Boy	Generous; Charitable
Hannus	Unisex	God is generous; God is gracious
Harshitha	Unisex	Blessed, generous, cherished
Hayan	Unisex	Gift of God; To be generous

Heba	Girl	The Gift of God; Generous Gift
Helori	Girl	Generous
Hemshail	Boy	Generous and responsible
Hesham	Boy	generous
Hirdai	Girl	Heart; One with a kind and generous heart; A compassionate person
Hiroko	Girl	Rich child; Magnanimous; Generous child
Hiroshi	Boy	Generous; Tolerant
Hisham	Boy	Generous; To crush
Hital	Boy	Golden; Compassionate and Generous Person; Well Wisher; Doing Good
Hitarth	Boy	Good; Compassionate and Generous Person; Well Wisher; Doing Good

Hitender	Boy	Compassionate God; Kind and Generous God; Graceful Lord
Hiteshwar	Boy	The Heart of God; Kind, Compassionate and Generous God
Hitesin	Boy	Benevolent; Kind; Compassionate; Generous
Hitinder	Boy	Benevolent God; Kind; Compassionate and generous God
Hiya	Girl	Heart; One with a kind and generous heart; A compassionate person
Hrdaya	Boy	Heart; Soul; One who is kind; Generous and compassionate towards all
Hridaya	Boy	Heart; Soul; One who is Kind, Generous and Compassionate towards all
Hridayam	Boy	Heart; Soul; One who is Kind, Generous and Compassionate towards all
Hridayesvara	Boy	Lord of heart; Beloved; Kind; Generous and compassionate Lord
Hridhaan	Boy	Heart; Soul; One who is Kind, Generous and Compassionate towards all

Hritesh	Boy	Lovable; Kind; Compassionate; Generous
Hrithika	Girl	Kind Hearted; Generous; One with a kind and generous heart; A compassionate person
Hruday	Boy	Heart; Soul; One who is Kind, Generous and Compassionate towards all
Hrudaya	Boy	Loveable; Compassionate; Kind and Generous
Hrudhai	Boy	Heart; Soul; One who is kind; Generous and compassionate towards all
Hrudya	Boy	Heart; Soul; One who is kind; Generous and compassionate towards all
Hrugved	Boy	King of Love; King of Compassion; Kind and Generous Person
Humam	Boy	generous and courageous
Ikram	Unisex	Honorable, generous, respected
Jamling	Boy	A generous, approachable and efficient being

Janney	Girl	God is generous
Jawwaad	Boy	One who is generous
Jedah	Unisex	Generous
Jekyll	Unisex	Generous lord
Jhomer	Boy	Sensitive, generous, and emotional individual
Jimm	Boy	Dynamic and cheerful person with bright and straightforward attitude; Posess emotional nature and generous
Jinda	Boy	Strong, intuitive, kind, generous, and always ready to help
Jiniya	Girl	Flower; Soft, generous, kind-hearted, and love to help others
Jishu	Boy	God of love; Adored, popular, and generous
Jonalyn	Girl	God is gracious; Generous, family-oriented

Jonay	Unisex	God is gracious; Generous, family-oriented
Joshka	Boy	Jehovah is generous
Jotnivaas	Boy	Resides in light; Generous personality
Judicael	Boy	Generous lord
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
Kamod	Boy	The one who grants wishes, generous
Karamo	Unisex	Generous; Charitable
Kareem karim	Boy	Generous; Kind hearted

Kareemah	Girl	Giving, generous, and noble
Karim	Boy	Generous; Dignified; Noble
Karima	Girl	Giving and generous
Karimah	Girl	Big-hearted; Generous
Kariman	Girl	Generous lady
Karriem	Boy	One who is generous and distinguished
Karun	Boy	Compassionate; Kind; Merciful person; Benevolent; Generous
Karuna	Boy	Kindly; Compassionately; Mercifully; Benevolently; Generously
Karunal	Boy	Compassionate; Kind; Merciful Person; Benevolent; Generous
Karunamay	Boy	Full of Light; Full of Compassion; Full of Mercy; Full of Benevolence; Generous and Kind Being

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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!

thoughtful baby names that mean generous (infographic)

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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