Female and male first names beginning with the letter “W”..

WANIYA

Female

Captivating African name of Yoruba origin, meaning 'beautiful' or 'elegant', popular among Nigerian and West African families.

WANIYAH

Female

Unique African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "the one who makes beauty.

WANJIKU

Female

Distinctive Kenyan feminine name derived from the Maasai language, meaning 'the one who has been born', symbolizing new beginnings and life's journey.

WANJIRU

Female

Kenyan name of Maasai origin, meaning 'she is fortunate' or 'she is blessed', reflecting gratitude and good fortune.

WANNA

Female

Rare 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

Female

Rare and mysterious given name of unknown origin, possibly a variant spelling of Welsh 'Owen', but its true meaning remains uncertain.

WANNETTA

Female

Unique 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

Female

African given name derived from Wanettah in Ghana's Ashanti dialect, meaning 'peace'.

WANNIE

Male

African-origin name, specifically from Igbo Nigeria, traditionally given to girls with the meaning "We have arrived," symbolizing completion and accomplishment.

WANNIE

Female

African name of Kenyan origin, derived from Wanuri meaning "peace" in Kikuyu.

WANONA

Female

Rare, distinctively Native American name of Algonquin origin, meaning "first-born daughter.

WANYA

Male

Uncommon male name of African origin, derived from the Yoruba language meaning 'rebirth' or 'to be born again.'

WANYA

Female

Captivating, African-origin name derived from the Yoruba language of Nigeria, signifying "to make way" or "open a path.

WANYAE

Male

East African name derived from Swahili, meaning 'the strongest one' and connoting power and grace.

WANYE

Male

Unique and distinctive name of unknown origin, with no traditional cultural or linguistic records.

WANZA

Female

Swahili-derived African name signifying 'brave' or 'courageous'.

WANZIE

Female

African name of Yoruba origin, meaning "the owner of wealth," symbolizing abundance and prosperity.

WAQAR

Male

Arabic 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

Male

Pakistani male given name of Arabic origin meaning "to strike or hit". It also ties to Islamic tradition, signifying Allah's power.

WARD

Male

English name originally meaning "guard" or "watchman," derived from the Old English word 'weard.'

WARD

Female

Ward, an English name derived from Old English 'weard', meaning 'guard' or 'protector'.

WARDA

Female

Arabic name meaning 'rose', symbolizing elegance and grace.

WARDAH

Female

Arabic name meaning 'rose' or 'blossom', derived from the word 'ward'. It signifies beauty and grace, and is popular among Muslims worldwide.

WARDEAN

Female

Rare, invented name with uncertain origins and unknown meaning.

WARDEL

Male

Wardell 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

Female

American-originated, unique given name coined by jazz pianist Fats Waller, with an unknown meaning and etymology.

WARDELL

Male

Rare 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

Male

Uncommon 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

Male

English 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

Female

Distinctive 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

Male

Unique 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

Female

Unique African given name of Igbo origin from Nigeria, meaning 'There is joy'.

WARDNER

Male

Uncommon English given name derived from the Old English word 'weard', meaning 'guard' or 'warden'.

WARE

Male

English name derived from "wearu", meaning 'spear', reflecting strength and bravery, historically popular among warriors.

WAREEF

Female

Rare 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

Male

Rare Arabic name with an unknown explicit meaning, possibly derived from 'warith', meaning 'heir'.

WAREESHA

Female

Arabic name meaning 'to choose or select', one of the 99 attributes of Allah, symbolizing His will and wisdom in guiding humanity.

WAREN

Male

German-origin name that historically denoted 'guardian' or 'keeper'.

WARFIELD

Male

Rare 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

Male

Uncommon English given name derived from the Old English word 'wearg', meaning 'stranger' or 'foreign'.