142 Names That Mean Learned

Baby names meaning learned can be a constant reminder of sound moral principles and inspire children to believe in the transformational power of education. Knowledge and education are essential life skills to achieve personal and intellectual growth and social mobility. Names associated with learning are aspirational, reflecting the parents’ expectations of their children. They suggest a desire for the child to be curious, seek knowledge, and develop an informed mind. Such names could also indicate a family's educational priority. Parents may name their children as such to teach them the value of education because they perceive it as the door to opportunity, success, and fulfillment. A name that means learned refers to more than formal knowledge or academic success. Such names can represent a complex understanding of the world, emotional maturity, and experience-based wisdom. They can also symbolize empathy, critical thinking, and moral judgment, concepts that go beyond textbooks and formal education. Parents may want to help their children develop a broader, more comprehensive sense of knowledge by giving them such a name. They might also wish their child to build the capacity to use their knowledge intelligently and compassionately. These names come from diverse sources. For instance, Socrates, meaning ‘power’ and ‘learned,’ is historically associated with one of the founders of Western philosophy (1). Sarasvat, meaning ‘knowledge,’ is a variant of Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of learning, wisdom, knowledge, music, and the arts. Names that mean learned also symbolize humility and ongoing improvement. Being knowledgeable requires keeping an open, curious mind in a world where everything constantly changes rather than arriving at a specific destination. It suggests a readiness to inquire, observe, and develop. The names provided in this list could encourage a young person to view education as a lifelong journey full of surprise, difficulty, and enrichment rather than a means to an end.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Mckinley		Boy	Learned ruler; Son of the white or blessed warrior
Shay		Boy	Fine; Favorable; Learned; Gift; Yahweh is salvation
Shaylee		Girl	Lovely eyes; Learned; Good; Favorable
Kais		Unisex	Measurement; Learned; Steadfast
Shaelyn		Girl	Fine; Good; Favorable; Learned
Alim		Boy	Learned; Expert; Scholar; Servant of the all-knowing
Shaylynn		Girl	Gift; Learned; Favorable; Living by lake; Majestic; Courteous; Admirable
Shaylin		Unisex	Fine; Favorable; Learned
Aadit		Boy	Sun; Learned; First
Alima		Girl	Learned; Wise; Cultured; Intelligent; Educated; Intellectual
Aleem		Boy	Knowledge; Learned; Expert
Fahim		Boy	Scholar; Intelligent; Wise; Learned
Gargi		Girl	A learned woman
Savio		Boy	Wise; Learned; Savior; To save; One who saves
Vidit		Girl	Perceptive; A learned man; Lord Indra
Arif		Boy	Expert; Knowing; Knowledgeable; Learned; Wise; Intelligent; Kind; Good; Smart
Shaylyn		Unisex	Fine; Good; Favorable; Learned; Gifted; Lake
Mackinley		Boy	Son of the learned king; Learned ruler
Shalynn		Girl	Good; Favorable; Learned; Silence; Beautiful woman
Aalam		Boy	Learned; Scholar; Expert; World; Universe
Shaylen		Unisex	Fine; Good; Favorable; Learned
Shayli		Unisex	Fine; Good; Favourable; Learned
Rishika		Girl	Trustworthy; Saintly; Divine worshipper; Pious; Learned; Sage; Poet
Aditri		Girl	Highest honor; Learned; From the beginning; Sun
Shaily		Girl	Fine; Good; Favourable; Learned
Bareen		Unisex	Rain; Learned
Aalim		Boy	Expert; Learned; Scholar
Dron		Boy	Guide; Savior; Learned sage
Aaraf		Boy	The knowledgeable one; Learned; Expert
Aaditri		Girl	Another name of Goddess Laxmi; Highest honor; Learned
Arifa		Girl	Knowing; Knowledgeable; Learned; Well-educated; Believer
Rishvi		Unisex	A learned person; Person with immense knowledge; Sage
Shaleigh		Girl	Weary girl; Learned; Fine clearing
Shalene		Girl	Favorable; Learned; Gift; Free man
Shaelin		Unisex	Fine; Good; Favourable; Learned
Alimah		Girl	Learned; Expert; Scholar
Shayden		Girl	High status; Learned; Favorable; Good
Shayleigh		Girl	Learned; Good; Favorable
Shailee		Girl	Fine; Good; Favourable; Learned
Aleema		Girl	Knowledgeable; Intellectual; Learned
Rishith		Boy	Truthful; Learned
Rishit		Boy	The best; All in one; Learned; Sage; Poet
Vidushi		Boy	A learned or wise woman
Shayde		Boy	Good; Favored; Learned
Scholar		Girl	Learned man; Student
Adithri		Girl	Highest honor; Learned one
Saaketh		Girl	Wise; Learned
Savant		Unisex	Learned; A knowledgeable person
Sheya		Unisex	Fine; Good; Favorable; Learned
Wasi		Boy	Liberal; Learned; Broad-minded
Rishitha		Unisex	Virtuous; Learned
Shailey		Girl	Favorable, Learned, Good
Shaley		Girl	Good; Learned; Favorable
Shaylene		Girl	Fine; Good; Favorable; Learned
Rishita		Girl	Saintly; Wise; Learned; Divine worshippers
Shalyn		Girl	Silence; Beautiful woman; Learned; Favorable
Aleemah		Girl	Expert; Learned; Scholar
Leshae		Unisex	Full of majesty; Fine; Good; Favorable; Learned
Shey		Girl	Fine; Favorable; Learned
Chaley		Unisex	Fine; Good; Favorable; Learned
Shealyn		Girl	Good; Favored; Learned; Admirable
Thira		Girl	Scholar; Philosopher; Wise; Learned; Star; Ruler of the people
Shayda		Girl	Majestic; Favorable; Learned; Hawk-like; In love
Aacharya		Boy	Learned teacher
Aalekh		Boy	Learned; One of many names of Lord Shiva; to become informed; gain knowledge
Acarya		Boy	Guru; Teacher; Another Name for Drona; Learned and skilled to train
Acaryanandana		Boy	Son of the Teacher; Son of Learned person; Derivative of Acarya
Acaryasuta		Boy	Son of the Teacher; Son of Learned person; Derivative of Acarya
Acaryatanaya		Boy	Son of the Teacher; Son of Learned person; Derivative of Acarya
Adhit		Boy	Scholarly; Learned; Studied
Ateeksh		Boy	Wise; Knowledgeable; Learned; Noble
Bahushruta		Boy	Extremely Learned; Much Heard; Knowledgeable; Brilliant
Bahusruta		Boy	Extremely Learned; Much Heard; Knowledgeable; Brilliant
Bashishta		Boy	A Sage; Learned; Knowledgeable; Wise
Basistha		Boy	A Sage; Learned; Knowledgeable; Wise
Baskala		Boy	Preceptor; Teacher; Well Read; Wise; Learned
Bhadyoga		Boy	A Sage; Learned; Knowledgeable; Wise
Bhagavatamrt		Boy	Nectar of Srimad Bhagavatam; One who has learned the divine tales of the Lord in Srimad Bhagavatam
Bhaidyanath		Boy	Sage; Well-learned; Knowledgeable; Wise and noble
Bhamhaghosh		Boy	Chanting or recitation of Vedas; Well-learned and knowledgeable
Bhodayan		Boy	Sage; Well learned; Knowledgeable; Wise and Noble
Charbak		Boy	One who Speaks Well; Clear spoken and learned Person
Darshanik		Boy	A Philosopher; Knowledgeable; Learned
Dattadri		Boy	A Sage; Learned; Knowledgeable; Wise
Dhadheechi		Boy	A sage; Learned; Knowledgeable; Wise; Saint-like
Gobhil		Boy	A Sanskrit scholar; Well-learned; A philosopher in Sanskrit
Jodha		Boy	Brave Warrior; Fighter; Soldier; Champion; Learned
Katran		Boy	Well Learned; Educated; Knowledgeable; Wise
Likhil		Boy	Learned; Educated; Skilled in writing; One of many names of Goddess Saraswati
Likilesh		Boy	Learned; Educated; Skilled in writing; One of many names of Goddess Saraswati
Lulaya		Boy	Learned; Educated; Skilled in writing
Moitreyi		Girl	Friendly; Well-learned lady; A Bengali variant Maitreyi
Moitri		Girl	Friendly; Well-learned lady; A Bengali variant Maitreyi
Panini		Girl	A Poet; Learned intellectual; Skillful
Pulamai		Boy	Expertise in literature; Knowledgeable person; Wise and well-learned person
Aksapada		Boy	Learned; Wise; Enlightened
Ambalan		Boy	A learned man
Anganemi		Boy	Born with the golden crown; Well-learned individuals
Areef		Boy	Learned; Knowing; Expert
Aubeidulla		Boy	A noble son; learned person; a guide

Infographic: Astute Baby Names That Mean Learned

Choosing a baby name that means 'learned' honors intelligence, wisdom, and a lifetime quest for knowledge. These names speak to cultural ideals of education and the influence of well-informed thought. Readers can go through the names provided in the infographic to understand why they are popular with parents. You may also bestow one that resonates the most with you on your bundle of joy.

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