Female and male first names beginning with the letter “W”..
WANIYA
FemaleCaptivating African name of Yoruba origin, meaning 'beautiful' or 'elegant', popular among Nigerian and West African families.
WANIYAH
FemaleUnique African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "the one who makes beauty.
WANJIKU
FemaleDistinctive Kenyan feminine name derived from the Maasai language, meaning 'the one who has been born', symbolizing new beginnings and life's journey.
WANJIRU
FemaleKenyan name of Maasai origin, meaning 'she is fortunate' or 'she is blessed', reflecting gratitude and good fortune.
WANNA
FemaleRare and mysterious first name of unknown origin, used primarily in the United States since the mid-20th century, with no widely recognized meaning or history.
WANNELL
FemaleRare and mysterious given name of unknown origin, possibly a variant spelling of Welsh 'Owen', but its true meaning remains uncertain.
WANNETTA
FemaleUnique female name of African origin, derived from Wanna meaning 'lovely' or 'beautiful', with the suffix '-etta' adding a feminine touch while preserving its African roots.
WANNETTE
FemaleAfrican given name derived from Wanettah in Ghana's Ashanti dialect, meaning 'peace'.
WANNIE
MaleAfrican-origin name, specifically from Igbo Nigeria, traditionally given to girls with the meaning "We have arrived," symbolizing completion and accomplishment.
WANNIE
FemaleAfrican name of Kenyan origin, derived from Wanuri meaning "peace" in Kikuyu.
WANONA
FemaleRare, distinctively Native American name of Algonquin origin, meaning "first-born daughter.
WANYA
MaleUncommon male name of African origin, derived from the Yoruba language meaning 'rebirth' or 'to be born again.'
WANYA
FemaleCaptivating, African-origin name derived from the Yoruba language of Nigeria, signifying "to make way" or "open a path.
WANYAE
MaleEast African name derived from Swahili, meaning 'the strongest one' and connoting power and grace.
WANYE
MaleUnique and distinctive name of unknown origin, with no traditional cultural or linguistic records.
WANZA
FemaleSwahili-derived African name signifying 'brave' or 'courageous'.
WANZIE
FemaleAfrican name of Yoruba origin, meaning "the owner of wealth," symbolizing abundance and prosperity.
WAQAR
MaleArabic name derived from "waqi'ah," meaning "event" or "occasion." It signifies importance and solemnity, reflecting its connection to significant life moments and divine destiny in Islamic cultures.
WAQAS
MalePakistani male given name of Arabic origin meaning "to strike or hit". It also ties to Islamic tradition, signifying Allah's power.
WARD
MaleEnglish name originally meaning "guard" or "watchman," derived from the Old English word 'weard.'
WARD
FemaleWard, an English name derived from Old English 'weard', meaning 'guard' or 'protector'.
WARDA
FemaleArabic name meaning 'rose', symbolizing elegance and grace.
WARDAH
FemaleArabic name meaning 'rose' or 'blossom', derived from the word 'ward'. It signifies beauty and grace, and is popular among Muslims worldwide.
WARDEAN
FemaleRare, invented name with uncertain origins and unknown meaning.
WARDEL
MaleWardell is a distinct African American given name, possibly coined by jazz musician Wardell Gray, with no definitive meaning or origin, though some suggest it's a blend of 'Ward' and 'Ell'.
WARDELL
FemaleAmerican-originated, unique given name coined by jazz pianist Fats Waller, with an unknown meaning and etymology.
WARDELL
MaleRare American given name created by Charles Dickens in "The Pickwick Papers," not having a specific meaning but occasionally used since the mid-19th century, notably shared by jazz saxophonist Wardell Gray.
WARDEN
MaleUncommon English given name derived from Old English 'weard', meaning 'guard' or 'protect'. It has a strong, authoritative sound reflective of its medieval origins as a title for guardians and protectors.
WARDER
MaleEnglish name with Old English roots, derived from "weard" meaning 'guard' or 'warden'. It was originally an occupational surname for individuals responsible for guarding important buildings and maintaining law and order, becoming associated with strength, courage, and loyalty. Today, Warder is used as a given name, still uncommon but chosen for its historical significance.
WARDIE
FemaleDistinctive Scottish name derived from the surname 'Ward', meaning 'guard' or 'warden'. It was historically given as a nickname to individuals responsible for guarding or protecting something.
WARDIE
MaleUnique given name of unknown origin and meaning, used for both boys and girls in English-speaking countries with no known historical or cultural significance.
WARDINE
FemaleUnique African given name of Igbo origin from Nigeria, meaning 'There is joy'.
WARDNER
MaleUncommon English given name derived from the Old English word 'weard', meaning 'guard' or 'warden'.
WARE
MaleEnglish name derived from "wearu", meaning 'spear', reflecting strength and bravery, historically popular among warriors.
WAREEF
FemaleRare Arabic male name meaning 'one who spends on good causes', with a rich history among Islamic figures like Wareef ibn Sufyan, yet it remains relatively uncommon as a given name.
WAREES
MaleRare Arabic name with an unknown explicit meaning, possibly derived from 'warith', meaning 'heir'.
WAREESHA
FemaleArabic name meaning 'to choose or select', one of the 99 attributes of Allah, symbolizing His will and wisdom in guiding humanity.
WAREN
MaleGerman-origin name that historically denoted 'guardian' or 'keeper'.
WARFIELD
MaleRare English given name derived from Old English 'wearg' (spear) and '-feld' (field), likely originating as a topographical surname for someone living near a weapon-focused area.
WARING
MaleUncommon English given name derived from the Old English word 'wearg', meaning 'stranger' or 'foreign'.