Names Categorized "months"

Abril is a Spanish and Catalan feminine given name, directly derived from the name of the month April. The month name itself likely originates from the Latin aperio, meaning "to open" or "to uncover," a reference to the...

April is a feminine given name derived from the name of the fourth month of the Gregorian and Julian calendars. Its use as a personal name became common only from the 1940s onward, particularly in English-speaking countr...

August is a given name used across several European languages, including German, Polish, Scandinavian, Catalan, and English. It is ultimately derived from the Latin Augustus, which means "exalted, venerable" and comes fr...

Avril is a given name in April usage, derived from the April season. It is especially associated with the Canadian singer Avril Lavigne (born 1984), whose global fame popularized the name internationally.EtymologyAvril i...

Bahman is a modern Persian name derived from the Avestan 𐬬𐬊𐬵𐬎 𐬨𐬀𐬥𐬀𐬵 (Vohu Manah), meaning "good mind". In Zoroastrianism, Vohu Manah is one of the six Amesha Spenta (Holy Immortals), representing the divine attribute of...

Bulan is a feminine given name of Indonesian origin, meaning "moon" (or "month"). In Indonesian and related languages, the word bulan directly translates to the celestial body, reflecting the common cross-cultural practi...

Dawa is a unisex given name of Tibetan origin, meaning "moon, month" in Tibetan. In Tibetan culture, celestial bodies such as the moon hold symbolic significance, often associated with light, tranquility, and the passage...

December is an English feminine given name taken directly from the name of the twelfth month of the year. As a birth-month name, December may be given to a child born during that month, following a tradition of using mon...

Ekain is a Basque masculine given name that literally means "June" in the Basque language. It is one of several Basque names derived from months or seasons, reflecting the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Basque C...

EtymologyEylül is a Turkish feminine given name that directly translates to "September" in Turkish. The name derives from Arabic aylul, which itself is borrowed from Syriac aylûl, ultimately from Akkadian Ululu, referrin...

Febronia is a saint name of Roman origin, ultimately linked to the Latin Februa, a Roman purification festival held in mid-February. That festival gives its name to the month February, from Latin februum meaning "purging...

Fevronia is the Greek form of Febronia. The name Febronia derives from Februa, a Roman purification festival held in February (which itself takes its name from the festival). The Latin word februum means “purging” or “pu...

Gennarino is an Italian masculine given name, serving as a diminutive of Gennaro. Affectionate or familiar forms like Gennarino are common in Italian onomastics, often used within families or close-knit communities to co...

Gennaro is the Italian form of Januarius, a Latin name derived from the Roman god Janus, the deity of gateways, beginnings, and transitions, often depicted with two faces. The name ultimately comes from the Latin word ia...

Gwalchmai is a legendary Welsh name, borne by a hero of early medieval Welsh literature. The name is most likely derived from the Welsh words gwalch "hawk" and mai either meaning "May (month)" or "field, plain." It appea...

Gwalchmei is a variant spelling of Gwalchmai, a traditional Welsh name with deep roots in early Arthurian legend. The base name Gwalchmai is derived from Welsh gwalch "hawk", possibly combined with Mai "May (month)" or m...

Etymology and Cultural SignificanceHarpa is an Icelandic feminine name derived from the name of the first summer month in the old Icelandic calendar, Harpa. This month likely corresponds to mid-March through mid-April, a...

Hodesh is a personal name of Hebrew origin, mentioned only once in the Old Testament. The name derives directly from the Hebrew word חׂדֶשׁ (chodesh), meaning “new moon” or “month.” In biblical culture, the new moon mark...

Ianuarius is the Latin form of Januarius, which in turn derives from the name of the month January. The month's name itself originates from the Roman god Janus, the deity of gateways, beginnings, and transitions, often d...

Introduction Januarius is a Roman cognomen derived from the Latin word for "January." The name's meaning and use are intimately tied to the Roman god Janus, the two-faced deity of doorways and beginnings, after whom the...

Etymology and HistoryJanuary is a feminine given name derived directly from the name of the first month of the Gregorian calendar, January. The month itself was named after the ancient Roman god Janus, the deity of gatew...

Janus is the Latin name of the Roman god of gateways, beginnings, transitions, and endings. The name derives from Latin ianus, meaning "archway" or "doorway," reflecting the god's role as the keeper of passages. In Roman...

Janvier is the French form of the Late Latin name Januarius, which means "of January" in Latin. The month of January itself derives from the name of the Roman god Janus, the two-faced deity of gateways, beginnings, and t...

Jenaro is the Spanish form of Januarius, which itself derives from the Latin cognomen meaning "January." The name of the month comes from the Roman god Janus, the deity of gateways, beginnings, and transitions, often dep...

Etymology and Origin Julio is the Spanish form of the Latin family name Julius. The Julius name is believed to derive from Greek ἴουλος (ioulos), meaning "downy-bearded"—a reference to youthful facial hair. Alternatively...

July is an English feminine given name derived directly from the name of the seventh month of the year. The month July was originally named Quintilis (Latin for “fifth month”) in the Roman calendar, which began with Marc...

June is a feminine given name in English, directly taken from the name of the sixth month of the year. The month name itself ultimately derives from the Roman goddess Juno, the queen of the gods, protector of women and m...

Khordad is the Modern Persian form of the Zoroastrian deity Haurvatat, whose name means "health, perfection, wholeness" in Avestan. In Zoroastrianism, Haurvatat is one of the six Amesha Spentas (Bountiful Immortals), rep...

Liepa is a Lithuanian feminine given name that literally means "linden tree" in both Lithuanian and Latvian. In Lithuanian, it also denotes the month of July, aligning with the tree's blooming period. As a given name, Li...

Mai is a feminine given name used in several European languages, primarily as a diminutive of Maria. It is particularly common in Breton, Danish, Estonian, and Norwegian contexts. Additionally, in Estonian and Norwegian,...

Majlinda is a feminine given name of Albanian origin. It is a compound name derived from the Albanian words maj meaning "May" and lind meaning "to give birth," thus signifying a birth in the month of May or one born of M...

Majvor is a Swedish female given name that originated in the early 20th century, combining elements that evoke the month of May and the season of spring or the Old Norse concept of vigilance. The first part of the name,...

Makara is a unisex name used in Cambodia, where it means "January" in the Khmer language. The name derives ultimately from Sanskrit मकर (makara), which refers to the constellation Capricornus in Hindu astrology. Accordin...

May is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from the month of Maia, the name of a Roman goddess of fertility. The month itself is named after Maia, and the name May has been used as a given name since the 19t...

Mehr is a modern Persian name and unisex given name, derived from the Avestan name Mithra. In Persian, the vocabulary word mehr means "friendship," "love," or "kindness," and it also designates the seventh month of the P...

EtymologyMiray is a Turkish feminine name of uncertain origin. It is likely a compound of two elements: the Arabic word أمير (ʾamīr) meaning "commander" or "prince", and the Turkish word ay meaning "moon" or "month". The...

Mordad is the modern Persian feminine form of the name Amordad. In the Iranian calendar, Mordad is the name of the fifth month, corresponding to July-August in the Gregorian calendar. The month is also known as Asad in A...

Muharrem is a masculine given name widely used in Turkey and Albania, derived from the Arabic Muḥarram (محرّم), meaning "forbidden." The name stems from the first month of the Islamic calendar, a sacred period during whi...

Noyabrina is a rare Russian feminine given name, directly derived from the Russian word ноябрь (noyabr), meaning "November." Its coinage reflects a specific ideological and historical context: it was created by Soviet pa...

October is an English female given name derived from the name of the tenth month of the year. The month name itself comes from Latin octo meaning "eight", reflecting its original position as the eighth month in the early...

Oktyabrina is a Soviet-era Russian feminine given name derived from the Russian word oktyabr, meaning "October." This name was created by communist parents who were eager to reject traditional names and commemorate the O...