Female and male first names beginning with the letter “B”..
BEIA
FemaleBeia, of Hebrew origin, signifies 'in the morning', derived from 'bo'ee' meaning 'come' or 'bring'.
BEIGE
FemaleRare unisex French name derived from 'bege', meaning 'light gray'. Initially used as an adjective, it evolved into a unique given name without historical significance.
BEIGHLEY
FemaleRare English female given name derived from the Old English 'beag', meaning 'ring' or 'circle', and associated with the Old Norse word 'beigr', meaning 'to carry around'. It originally served as an occupational surname for those working with rings or jewelry.
BEIJA
FemaleEnchanting African name derived from the Bantu word "beijar," meaning "to kiss." It signifies warmth and affection.
BEILA
FemaleHebrew female name meaning 'strong' or 'mighty', derived from the Hebrew word 'be'ela', and popular among Jews in medieval Eastern Europe.
BEILY
FemaleRare and distinctive given name with unknown origins and uncertain meaning.
BEIMNET
FemaleEthiopian name of ancient origin, derived from the Ge'ez word 'be'emnet', meaning 'truth'. It holds significant cultural and historical importance in Ethiopia.
BEIRA
FemalePortuguese name derived from "beira," meaning "border" or "edge," traditionally given to children born near Portugal's borders or coastlines, symbolizing their connection to the land.
BEJAMIN
MaleBenjamin is a Hebrew name meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'favorite son', derived from the elements ben ('son') and yamin ('right').
BEJAN
MaleDistinctive Persian name meaning 'one who exists'.
BEK
MaleTurkish origin meaning "young unmarried man", popularized by celebrities and used for both men and women in some regions.
BEKA
MaleThe female given name Beka is of Hebrew origin, derived from "beki" meaning 'like' or 'as', signifying similarity or comparison.
BEKAH
FemaleHebrew name meaning 'to weep', derived from 'beki'ah'. Despite this origin, it is often associated with positivity due to its biblical connection as the mother of Esau and Jacob. It remains a popular choice today as both a given name and a nickname.
BEKAM
MaleHebrew name meaning 'like a flame', significant in Jewish tradition as seen in Biblical mentions and historical figures like Rabbi Bekam ben Abba.
BEKETT
MaleUnique Hungarian name derived from "beket," meaning "to beg." It gained popularity through Béla Bartók and allows for personal interpretation of its meaning.
BEKHAM
MaleHebrew name meaning 'firstborn', traditionally given to the first male child in Jewish families since ancient times.
BEKI
FemaleRare Hebrew name meaning "my writing" or "my inscription," appearing in the Bible as one of Esau's wives, and carrying strong Jewish cultural associations despite its uniqueness.
BEKIM
MaleAlbanian male name derived from "bekar," meaning "blessed" or "happy.
BEKKA
FemaleUnique Hebrew name derived from "bekhor," meaning "firstborn" or "first fruit." It holds significant historical and cultural importance in Jewish tradition, ties to biblical figure Rebecca, and has gained popularity as a girls' name today for its distinctive sound and meaningful origins.
BEKKI
FemaleCharming American name derived from Rebecca, a Hebrew name meaning "to bind" or "to join together." It gained popularity in the U.S. mid-20th century as a distinctive yet approachable girl's name.
BELA
FemaleCaptivating name of Hungarian origin, derived from the word "bél," meaning beautiful in Hungarian. It has been associated with notable figures throughout history, including Béla I, Béla II, and Béla III, three kings of Hungary known for their courage, piety, and devotion to the Church. Today, Bela is a popular unisex name worldwide, chosen for its unique sound and beautiful meaning.
BELA
MaleHungarian name derived from the word 'bélá', meaning 'white'. It has been used historically, notably by Béla I, Hungary's first Christian king, and has since transcended cultures in varied forms like Belá, Biela, Bèla, Bella, or Beata. Bela has also gained popularity through characters like Bela Lugosi in Dracula and the title character of The Vampire Lestat series.
BELAH
FemaleThe Hebrew name Belah means "to fight, wage war" and is derived from the Old Testament verse Isaiah 13:4.
BELAL
MaleArabic given name derived from the verb "balala," translating to "mixed" or "combined." It holds historical significance as it was borne by notable figures like Belal ibn Rabah al-Habashi, the first muezzin appointed by Prophet Muhammad in 624 CE.
BELAMI
MaleDistinctive given name of French origin, derived from the Occitan word "bèlam" meaning "beautiful," translating to "beautiful love.
BELAMY
MaleThe name Belamy originates from France, meaning 'lovely' or 'charming', created by Edmond Rostand for his play 'Cyrano de Bergerac'.
BELAMY
FemaleDistinctive French name meaning "beautiful love," derived from 'beau' (beautiful) and 'amour' (love), and originating in late medieval France.
BELANA
FemaleBelana, derived from Latin 'bella' meaning beautiful, is an Italian literary name gaining global recognition.
BELANNA
FemaleCaptivating Irish name derived from 'Bealán', meaning 'fair or bright'.
BELANY
FemaleUncommon name of unknown origin, potentially linked to German 'Belinda' meaning "beautiful snake" or Spanish 'Belen' meaning "Bethlehem".
BELARMINO
MaleRare, Spanish-origin name meaning "little beautiful one," popularized by Pedro Calderón de la Barca's play "El médico de su honra.
BELDEN
MaleRare English name derived from Old English 'bealden', meaning 'wide' or 'broad'.
BELDON
MaleRare English given name whose meaning and origin remain uncertain, possibly invented or having obscure roots.
BELEM
FemaleBelém is a Portuguese female given name derived from the Hebrew "Beit Lechem," meaning "house of bread." It translates to "Bethlehem" in English and refers to the city where Jesus Christ was born, with significant associations to Portugal's Age of Discoveries and notable figures like Belem Dias de Resende.
BELEN
MaleCaptivating Spanish name derived from Bethlehem, meaning 'house of bread'. It gained popularity due to its religious significance during the Middle Ages and continues to be beloved in Spanish-speaking communities worldwide.
BELEN
FemaleSpanish feminine given name meaning "Bethlehem," associated with the birthplace of Jesus Christ.
BELENDA
FemaleRare Hebrew-derived name, meaning 'Bel's protection', inspired by the Babylonian name Belteshazzar.
BELETA
FemaleAncient, enigmatic name of unclear origin, possibly derived from Basque 'little one'. Used as both a given name and surname, it stands out for its uniqueness.
BELFORD
MaleEnglish male name derived from Old English words 'bealf' (broad) and 'ford' (shallow river crossing), translating to "wide crossing".
BELGICA
FemaleUnique Latin-derived name, historically significant as it refers to the region now known as Belgium. Its meaning lies in its historical and geographical context, paying homage to rich history and culture.