Do you know what your name means?

Whether for spiritual, cultural reasons or simply out of curiosity, many people have asked themselves “what is the meaning of my name”? And since you are in this article, without a doubt, you are one of them.

By understanding that our name is much more than just a word, we are able to reach the peak of a connection with our identity and origins. We can even learn more details about our cultural, historical and linguistic roots that contribute to shaping the meaning of our names.

But how do I find out the meaning of my name?

You can do this through name dictionaries, websites and applications aimed at this purpose.

In this article, we will show you the best tools so you know everything about the name you received in your childhood and the meanings surrounding it.

Names.org

Names.org is an excellent name dictionary. The platform is very easy to use, it shows the meaning of your name in different cultures and other data so you have a more complete view of your search. 

For example, if you add the name “Sophia” to names.org, it will provide you with the following details: 

• Origin (which in this example is Greek)
• Meaning of Sophia in different cultures

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According to Names.org, in the United States, Sofia means "Wisdom and intelligence“. In South Africa, the name has the meaning of “Divine Wisdom”. Finally, in New Zealand, people see this name as meaning “Woman of wisdom”.

Visit the Names.org.

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Meaning of the name

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Another really cool website is Meaning of the name. In it, you will discover everything about your name, not just its meaning, but its origin and pronunciation. Just like Names.org, this site is very easy to use.

When you enter your name, it will show you the following details:

• Meaning
• Origin
• Gender
• Pronunciation

In the case of the name Miguel, for example, it means “Which man is like God?“, which is a rhetorical question that suggests a negative answer. The origin, according to the Meaning of the name, is Spanish. 

Visit the Meaning of the name.

Forebears

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An app to discover the meaning of the name for iOS device owners is Forebears. In it, you will find a complete platform that will show you not only the origin of your name, but also data about your family history. 

Forebears provides the etymological origin of its name, such as the language from which it derives and its original meaning. For example, if your name is “John“, the ap will inform you that it derives from Hebrew “Yochanan", that means "God is merciful“.

Also, one thing we like about this app is that it also shows the popularity of your name in different countries and over time. With this, you can see how many people in the world share your name and how its popularity has changed over the last few centuries.

Download: App Store

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My Name Meaning

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My Name Meaning is a very popular app about name meanings and for good reason. After all, in it, you not only know the origin of your name, but also that of your favorite artist. 

On the platform, you will also find details, such as:

• Facts about your name 
• Life Path Number
• Your zodiac sign and its meaning 
• Your spirit animal
• What should your nickname be 
• Which emoji are you

You also need to know that with My Name Meaning, you can find out what you were in your past life if you believe in reincarnation.  

Download: App Store It is Google Play

Naming: Name Meaning, Combiner

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Naming is a really cool app for moms and dads who are undecided about their children's name. This is because it has a large database with baby names and meanings. The app can even create cute combinations of parents' names that can be used on the child. 

In the database, you will find baby names of different origins such as Hindu, Islamic, Christian and Jewish babies. And of course, you can also see which children's names are the most popular in different countries. 

Furthermore, in Naming, you can create an image of what your name means in text. So, you can give many photo effects to share with your friends through social networks and even messenger apps.

Download: App Store 

The most popular names in the world and their meanings

Female names

1. Sofia: Of Greek origin, means “wisdom”. 
2. Olivia: Of Latin origin, means “the olive tree”. 
3. Emma: Of Germanic origin, means “universal”. 
4. Isabella: Of Italian origin, means “God’s promise”. 
5. Maria: Of Hebrew origin, means “lady” or “princess”. 

Male names

1. Liam: Of Irish origin, means “strong warrior”. 
2. Noah: Of Hebrew origin, means “rest” or “comfort”. 
3. Arthur: Of Celtic origin, means “noble bear”. 
4. Miguel: Of Hebrew origin, it means “who is like God?”. 
5. Gabriel: Of Hebrew origin, means “man of God”. 

Ready to know the meaning of your name?

Now there are no more excuses for not knowing more details about the origin of the name given to you in your childhood. Choose one of the tools from our list and delve deeper into your own story.