Thailand, the country of sandy beaches, spicy cuisines, and tropical islands, has a heritage, which is a fusion of hospitality, generosity, and spirituality. And the same can be said about their names as well. Thai given names either reflect the nobility, region, or religion the child belongs to. Thai parents also give informal names to their children, which they continue to use until the formal registration of the given name.
For the surname, people of Thailand follow a Western European pattern, in which a given name is followed by the family name. You’ll notice a wide range of diversity in Thai family names as they are required to be unique to the family. The noble descendants take the name of their ancestors for the surname.
Also, there are quite a number of Thai people who change their names pretty frequently, either because of superstition or separation or divorce. The last names are changed less often because they need the permission of the head of the family for it.
So whether you have Thai ancestors or you happen to like Thai cuisine, if you want a Thai name for your baby, take a look at MomJunction's collection below. We’ve covered everything for you.
NAMES | MEANING | GENDER | |||
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A-wut | Weapon | Boy | |||
Aat | Someone who is daring | Boy | |||
Achara | An angel who is very pretty or beautiful | Girl | |||
Ananada | One who is prosperous, prosperous | Boy | |||
Anong | A gorgeous woman. | Girl | |||
Anuman | Small patience | Boy | |||
Anurak | Anurak is the male angel in Thai mythology. | Boy | |||
Aom | To encircle or to embrace | Girl | |||
Aroon | Mythical Charioteer of the Sun; Dawn | Boy | |||
Asnee | Lightning | Boy | |||
Atid | The sun | Boy | |||
Beam | Ray of light | Girl | |||
Benz | The blessed one | Boy | |||
Boon-Mee | Lucky, a lucky and fortunate boy. | Boy | |||
Boon-Nam | One born with a good fortune. | Boy | |||
Boonsri | Beautiful | Girl | |||
Busarakham | Yellow sapphire | Girl | |||
Chai | A lively person who is filled with joy | Boy | |||
Chai Son | A mischievous boy | Boy | |||
Chaisai | Victory | Boy | |||
Chaiya | Victory | Boy | |||
Chakan | An able bodied person. | Boy | |||
Chalerm | Celebrated | Boy | |||
Chalermchai | A celebrated victory | Boy | |||
Chaloem | The apex | Boy | |||
Channarong | An experienced warrior | Boy | |||
Chuanchen | Persuasion | Boy | |||
David | A beloved friend | Boy | |||
Daw | Bright and beautiful stars | Unisex | |||
Decha | Power, a powerful person | Boy | |||
Duangkamol | Right from the heart. | Girl | |||
Duanphen | Full moon | Girl | |||
Earth | Adaptation of the English word, meaning the planet or the soil | Boy | |||
Fern | A green, shade loving plant. A fern. | Unisex | |||
Gan | The bold one. | Unisex | |||
Hom | The sweet smell. | Girl | |||
Ice | Adaptation of the English word, meaning frozen water/liquid | Boy | |||
Jane | God Is Gracious; French form of Jehanne; A variant name of Jean | Girl | |||
Kamnan | The head of the village. | Boy | |||
Kannika | A beautiful flower | Girl | |||
Kanok | Design or pattern | Girl | |||
Kanokwan | Kanok means gold, Wan means sweet | Girl | |||
Karawek | A bird found in Thailand, bird | Girl | |||
Karnchana | A beautiful and lovely girl. | Girl | |||
Kasem | The feeling of pure happiness | Boy | |||
Kasemchai | A victorious celebration | Boy | |||
Khemkhaeng | A strong and powerful man. | Boy | |||
Khun Mae | The honorable mother. | Girl | |||
Kiet | Kiet means Honorable | Boy | |||
Kittibun | Famous fortune | Boy | |||
Kittichat | Famous clan or belonging to a famous clan. | Boy | |||
Kla | A brave and bold man. | Boy | |||
Klaew Kla | One who is brave and daring | Boy | |||
Kob Sook | A man with his heart full of happiness. | Boy | |||
Kohsoom | Lotus in Thai language. | Girl | |||
Kovit | Kovit means He who is an Expert | Boy | |||
Kraisee | Lion, as brave as a lion. | Boy | |||
Kriang Krai | A man who is well versed in victory. | Boy | |||
Kulap | The flower rose. | Girl | |||
Kwang | Thai word for deer. | Girl | |||
Lamai | One of soft skin and nautre, a caring person | Girl | |||
Lamon | Gentle | Boy | |||
Lawan | Beautiful | Girl | |||
Lawana | A graceful and beautiful individual | Girl | |||
Lek | A small person | Boy | |||
Madee | A good beginning | Girl | |||
Makok | A place name, one who is from the town Makok in Thailand | Unisex | |||
Malai | A garland of flowers in Thai | Girl | |||
Malee | Flower, a flower in Thailand. | Girl | |||
Malivalaya | Climbing jasmine | Girl | |||
May | A girl who is like a hawtorn flower | Girl | |||
Mayuree | Beautiful | Girl | |||
Mee Noi | It means little bear in Thai language. | Boy | |||
Mild | Kind, Soft-spoken, tolerant, Mild-tempered, Patient | Girl | |||
Mongkut | Crown | Boy | |||
Nan | Grace, elegant, poise, balanced | Girl | |||
Narong | One who always creates war or is ready for war. | Boy | |||
Natcha | Intelligent | Girl | |||
Nattapong | Boy | ||||
Nin | Sapphire | Girl | |||
Niran | The one who is everlasting and never ending. | Boy | |||
Paitoon | A beautiful gemstone found in Thailand. | Boy | |||
Pakpao | The fighter kite | Girl | |||
Pensri | The beauty of the moon. | Girl | |||
Phaelyn | Thai - Sapphire; A variant of Phailin | Girl | |||
Phaibun | To prosper and flourish | Girl | |||
Phailin | Thai - Sapphire; A variant of Phaelyn | Girl | |||
Phairoh | Pleasant sounding | Girl | |||
Phassakorn | Sun | Boy | |||
Phawta | Pleasing to the eye | Girl | |||
Phichit | To win, one who is habituated to winning. | Boy | |||
Phitsamai | An adorable woman. | Girl | |||
Phueng | Bee | Girl | |||
Pimchan | Beautiful as the moon. | Girl | |||
Ploy | Precious stone or gem | Girl | |||
Pravat | A historic person | Boy | |||
Preed | A joyful individual | Boy | |||
Prija | Intelligence, an intelligent and smart woman. | Girl | |||
Ratanaporn | Crystal blessing | Girl | |||
Ritthirong | Good in fighting | Boy | |||