64 Baby Boy Names That Mean Rising

A baby’s name could reflect many things, from parents’ beliefs, culture, preferences, and wishes for their child. So, baby boy names meaning rising would be worth exploring if you want your child to succeed in his life. Rising is a powerful word associated with several attributes and virtues, including ambition, growth, persistence, resilience, and responsibility. These attributes pave the way for a person to rise high in their position or achieve higher abilities. Therefore, a name with such a meaning could be of powerful significance with the spirit of growing.

However, this might not be the only reason parents may choose these names. The beautiful picture that the word ‘rising’ paints in one’s mind of a rising sun, moon, nation, or anything else could also be the reason. For instance, names that mean a rising sun, such as Baladhitya, a Kannada name of Indian origin, or Khenan, a Jamaican name, are popular for parents looking for nature-inspired names. You may also choose some of these names if you want unique names with significant meanings. For instance, Qaim is a rarely used Bengali name that means ‘rising person.’ Similarly, some names also have specific cultural and religious associations, making them a significant naming choice among parents. Anastacio, a Spanish name derived from the Greek name ‘Anastasios’ means ‘resurrection’ or ‘to rise from the dead.’ This name is of great importance among Christians as it was the name of many early saints and martyrs of the Church.

The below list includes many more names meaning rising for boys to help you choose the ideal name. Each of these names offers a unique perception of rising and also serves as a reminder of one’s potential to rise above and overcome every challenge and circumstance that life throws to grow higher. So, take your pick that resonates with your perception and values for your baby boy.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Aadrik		Boy	The rising sun between the mountains
Abhyudaya		Boy	Rising; Sunrise; Elevation; Increase; Prosperity
Adhirohna		Boy	The mounting or ascending or rising above
Adhyan		Boy	One who is rising; Coming up
Alailah		Unisex	Rising
Alyiah		Unisex	To ascend; Rising
Amanuday		Boy	Peace rising
Amikam		Boy	The one with the rising nation
Anastacio		Boy	Resurrection; The one rising of the dead
Arrush		Boy	Red horses; Mares of the sun of fire; Red; Rising Sun; Dawn
Aruj		Boy	Rising Sun; Bright and Shining
Arunoudaye		Boy	Rising sun
Arush		Boy	Red horses; Mares of the sun of fire; Red; Rising sun; Dawn
Ayli		Unisex	Ascending; Rising
Baalaark		Boy	The Rising Sun; Red Radiant Sun of Dawn
Balaark		Boy	The Rising Sun; Red Radiant Sun of Dawn
Balachandar		Boy	Young Moon; Rising Moon; Crescent Moon
Balachander		Boy	Young Moon; Rising Moon; Crescent Moon
Balachandra		Boy	Young Moon; Rising Moon; Crescent Moon
Balachandrav		Boy	Young Moon; Rising Moon; Crescent Moon
Baladhitya		Boy	Risen Sun; Red Dawn Sun; Radiant and Bright rays of the rising sun
Baladitya		Boy	Risen Sun; Red Dawn Sun; Radiant and Bright rays of the rising sun
Balaravi		Boy	The Morning Sun; Radiant Sun in the Dawn; Red Rising Sun
Balarika		Boy	The Morning Sun; Radiant Sun in the Dawn; Red Rising Sun
Balark		Boy	The Morning Sun; Radiant Sun in the Dawn; Red Rising Sun
Balarka		Boy	The Morning Sun; Radiant Sun in the Dawn; Red Rising Sun
Balarun		Boy	Dawn; Early morning; Rising Sun
Balaruna		Boy	Dawn; Early morning; Rising Sun
Balavrata		Boy	Worshiping the rising Sun; Offering prayers to the early morning Sun
Balchandra		Boy	Young Moon; Rising Moon; Crescent Moon
Bamdad		Boy	Early Morning; Red brightness of Dawn; Radiant Rising Sun
Bhaanodaya		Boy	Sunrise; Rising radiant sun
Bhanoday		Boy	Sunrise; Rising radiant sun
Bhanudya		Boy	Sunrise; Rising radiant sun
Bhasker		Boy	The rising sun; Bright; Radiant and luminous light of the Sun
Ceyone		Boy	Rising Sun; Radiant and bright rays of the early morning rising sun
Chandrodaya		Boy	Moonrise; One who is bright and luminous like the moon; Rising Moon
Fenyx		Boy	Rising from the ashes
Haleigha		Boy	House of the Rising Sun
Hanut		Boy	Handsome; Of the rising sun; Splendid and Bright like a rising Sun
Hetansh		Boy	Rising Sun
Keyani		Unisex	Rising sun
Khenan		Boy	The rising sun
Kosuke		Unisex	Kosuke means The Rising Sun
Larar		Boy	The rising of the Sun at dawn
Mehki		Boy	Rising; Ascending
Prabhat		Boy	Dawn; Early Morning; Rising time of the Sun
Prabhatkiran		Boy	Morning Ray; Radiance of the rising sun; Brightness and Brilliance of the Morning Sun
Prat		Boy	Early Morning; Dawn; Rising Sun; First rays of the Sun
Prathush		Boy	Morning Sun; Rising Sun; Dawn; First rays of the sun
Purvansh		Boy	East direction; One rising in the east; Sun; Brilliant and radiant Sun in the East
Qaim		Boy	A standing, rising, and well-grounded person
Rohan		Boy	An ascending, rising person
Rohin		Boy	One who is on the rising path
Ryse		Unisex	Rising; Strength; Power
Samba		Boy	Something shining and rising
Sirrah		Unisex	Rising star or noble one
Subaih		Boy	He who is like the rising Sun
Theenash		Boy	A rising star
Udai		Boy	To rise; The rising
Uday		Boy	Rising sun
Udgam		Boy	Rising star
Udit		Boy	Rising or awakened
Zophar		Boy	Departing; Rising early; Crowned

Infographic: Shining Baby Boy Names Meaning Rising

The word ‘rising’ paints a picture of the rising sun and moon and gives us the feeling of a new beginning or achieving something. So, if your baby has given a new hope in your life, or you wish your child to be successful, a name meaning ‘rising’ could make a perfect choice. Look through the infographic below for some baby boy names meaning ‘rising.’

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