Names that mean Peace

“Patient, gentle, and forbearing”

/ha-LEEM/

Fulani

“A gentle, patient, and even-tempered man”

/hah-LEEM/

Hausa

“Gentle, patient, and compassionate”

/ha-LEEM/

Swahili

“A gentle person who responds with patience”

/hah-LEEM/

Wolof

“Gentle, patient, and forbearing”

/ha-LEEM/

Yoruba

“Gentle, patient, and kind-hearted”

/ha-LEE-mah/

Amharic

“Patient, gentle, and kind-hearted”

/ha-LEE-mah/

Fulani

“A gentle, patient, and kind-hearted daughter”

/ha-LEE-mah/

Hausa

“Gentle, patient, and kind-hearted”

/hah-LEE-mah/

Lingala

“Arabic-derived: gentle and patient”

/ha-LEE-ma/

Somali

“A gentle, patient, and compassionate woman”

/ha-LEE-mah/

Swahili

“A gentle and patient woman”

/hah-LEE-mah/

Wolof

“Gentle, patient, and forbearing”

/ha-LEE-ma/

Yoruba

Halimatugirl

“Gentle, patient, and forbearing”

/ha-lee-MA-too/

Yoruba

Hanaangirl

“Tender, compassionate, and gentle”

/ha-NAAN/

Somali

Hannagirl

“Grace, kindness, and a gentle spirit”

/HAN-nah/

Amharic

Hilmiboy

“Arabic-derived: forbearing, patient, and gentle”

/HIL-mee/

Somali

Hilmiboy

“Patient, gentle, and forbearing”

/HIL-mee/

Swahili

Inuwaboy

“Indigenous Hausa: shade and shelter, a warm wish that a child will bring comfort and protection”

/in-OO-wah/

Hausa

Islamboy

“Devotion and submission to God, with associations of peace and wholeness”

/iss-LAHM/

Amharic

Ismailboy

“God hears, offering comfort and confidence that prayers are received”

/iss-mah-EEL/

Amharic

Itunuboy or girl

“Comfort and consolation”

/ee-too-NOO/

Yoruba

Itunuoluwaboy or girl

“God’s comfort”

/ee-too-noo-oh-LOO-wah/

Yoruba

Jabirboy

“One who brings comfort and helps make things whole”

/JAH-beer/

Amharic

Jabirboy

“A compassionate person who brings comfort and healing”

/JAH-bir/

Wolof

Jafariboy

“A gentle stream of goodness”

/jah-FAH-ree/

Swahili

Jannatgirl

“A child who brings the peace and joy of paradise”

/JAN-nat/

Amharic

Jonahboy

“A dove; a gentle name symbolizing peace and hope”

/JOH-nah/

Zulu

Juwairiyagirl

“A cherished young woman with a gentle and dignified spirit”

/joo-WAY-ree-yah/

Amharic

Kassahunboy

“A precious blessing and source of comfort”

/kah-sah-HOON/

Amharic

Kersaboy or girl

“A gentle virtue-name associated with good character, respect, and honorable conduct.”

/KER-sa/

Wolof

Khadiijogirl

“Arabic-derived: gentle and patient”

/kha-dee-jo/

Somali

Khethukuthulaboy

“Choose peace.”

/kheh-too-koo-TOO-lah/

Zulu

Ladiifboy

“Gentle, kind, and gracious”

/la-DEEF/

Somali

Ladiifagirl

“A gentle, kind, and gracious woman”

/la-DEE-fa/

Somali

Lailagirl

“Arabic-derived: night; a poetic name associated with beauty and the calm of night”

/LAY-lah/

Hausa

Lailagirl

“Arabic-derived: the night; a poetic name associated with beauty and calm”

/LAY-la/

Swahili

Lamineboy

“A gentle and devoted man”

/lah-MEEN/

Wolof

Latifboy

“Gentle, kind, and gracious”

/la-TEEF/

Fulani

Latifboy

“Arabic-derived: gentle, gracious, and kind-hearted”

/lah-TEEF/

Hausa

Latifboy

“Arabic-derived: kind, gentle, and gracious”

/la-TEEF/

Swahili

“Gentle, kind, and gracious”

/la-TEE-fah/

Fulani

“Gentle and kind; a name associated with softness and gracious character”

/la-TEE-fa/

Luganda

“Arabic-derived: gentle, gracious, and kind-hearted”

/lah-TEE-fah/

Hausa

“Arabic-derived: gentle, kind, and gracious”

/la-TEE-fa/

Swahili

Lulamaboy or girl

“Peaceful, calm and gentle”

/loo-LAH-mah/

Xhosa

Lulamileboy or girl

“One who has found peace”

/loo-lah-MEE-leh/

Xhosa

Lutfiboy

“Gentle, kind, and gracious in character”

/LOOT-fee/

Wolof

Luxoloboy

“Peace and calm”

/luh-CLICK-oh-loh/

Xhosa

Maremegirl

“A classic Wolof-Senegalese woman’s name, gentle and dignified”

/mah-REM/

Wolof

Mayanjaboy

“Lakes or broad waters — a calm name connected with Uganda’s many lakes”

/mah-YAHN-jah/

Luganda

Maysuungirl

“A graceful and lovely child with a gentle presence”

/may-soon/

Somali

Mirembeboy or girl

“Peace—a gentle name expressing harmony and calm.”

/mee-REM-beh/

Luganda

Mthunziboy

“A place of shelter, rest, and protection”

/MTOON-zee/

Xhosa

Mthuthuzeliboy

“One who brings comfort”

/m-too-too-ZEH-lee/

Xhosa

Munyaradziboy

“Comforter; one who brings comfort”

/moo-nyah-RAH-dzee/

Shona

Muziwokuthulaboy

“Home/homestead of peace.”

/moo-zee-woh-koo-TOO-lah/

Zulu

Mweziboy or girl

“The moon—gentle light in the night sky”

/MWEH-zee/

Swahili

Mxolisiboy

“One who brings peace or forgiveness”

/m-khoh-LEE-see/

Zulu

Mziwoxoloboy

“Home of peace—a peaceful and welcoming presence”

/m-zee-woh-KHOH-loh/

Xhosa

Nabadboy or girl

“Peace and harmony”

/NAH-bad/

Somali

Nabisagirl

“A traditional Baganda girl’s name with a gentle, distinctive sound and ancestral resonance.”

/nah-BEE-sah/

Luganda

Naciimboy

“Arabic-derived: bliss, comfort, ease, well-being, or a life of pleasure.”

/na-CEEM/

Somali

Naciimagirl

“Arabic-derived: blessed ease, happiness, and spiritual comfort”

/nah-CHEE-ma/

Somali

Nadiagirl

“Tender-hearted and gentle”

/NAH-dee-ah/

Swahili

Naeemboy

“Ease, comfort, bliss, prosperity, or felicity.”

/na-EEM/

Hausa

Nahomboy

“Comfort and consolation”

/NAH-hom/

Amharic

Naimboy

“Comfort, ease, and a life filled with well-being”

/NAH-eem/

Fulani

Naimboy

“Blessed with peace and happiness”

/NAH-eem/

Swahili

Naimagirl

“Peaceful, gentle, and blessed with well-being”

/N-EYE-mah/

Wolof

Namagembegirl

“Peaceful; a hopeful name wishing a girl a life of peace and harmony.”

/nah-mah-GEHM-beh/

Luganda

Namazzigirl

“Water — a gentle, life-giving name”

/nah-MAH-tsee/

Luganda

Namirembegirl

“Peace and lasting harmony—a graceful name expressing the honor of a life lived well.”

/nah-mee-REHM-beh/

Luganda

Naseemboy

“Gentle breeze; zephyr.”

/na-SEEM/

Hausa

Nasmagirl

“Arabic-derived; a gentle, refreshing breeze”

/NAS-ma/

Somali

Nasmagirl

“Arabic-derived feminine name meaning “breeze” or “gentle breath of wind.””

/NAS-mah/

Swahili

Nassimagirl

“Gentle breeze; a name suggesting freshness and calm”

/nah-SEE-mah/

Fulani

Nassimagirl

“Breeze, especially a gentle or fresh breeze; Arabic-derived name used in Senegal.”

/nah-SEE-mah/

Wolof

Nduduzoboy

“Comfort and consolation”

/n-doo-DOO-zoh/

Zulu

Nenegirl

“A gentle, cherished family name traditionally associated with affection and tenderness”

/NEH-neh/

Wolof

Nkasiobigirl

“Comfort of the heart”

/n-kah-see-oh-bee/

Igbo

Nnamirembegirl

“Peace; a peaceful one”

/nah-mee-REM-beh/

Luganda

Nokuthulagirl

“Mother of peace.”

/noh-koo-TOO-lah/

Xhosa

Nokuthulagirl

“Peace, calm, and gentleness”

/noh-koo-TOO-lah/

Zulu

Nokuzolagirl

“Peaceful, gentle, and composed”

/noh-koo-ZOH-lah/

Zulu

Nomondegirl

“Patient, calm and gentle”

/noh-MON-deh/

Xhosa

Nomsagirl

“Kind-hearted, gentle and caring”

/NOM-sah/

Xhosa

Nontuthuzelogirl

“A source of comfort and reassurance”

/nohn-too-too-ZEH-loh/

Xhosa

Nothulagirl

“With peace; peaceful one”

/noh-TOO-lah/

Zulu

Noxologirl

“A peaceful and gentle presence”

/noh-KOH-loh/

Xhosa

Noxologirl

“Mother of peace; one who brings reconciliation”

/noh-KHOH-loh/

Zulu

Nuhuboy

“Rest and comfort”

/NOO-hoo/

Luganda

Nuuxboy

“The Arabic form of Noah, a prophetic name associated with perseverance and comfort”

/NOOH/

Somali

Nyamudzaigirl

“Comfort; console; bring reassurance.”

/nyah-moo-DZAI/

Shona

Nyaradzaigirl

“Comfort; consolation; one who brings reassurance.”

/nyah-rah-DZAH-ee/

Shona

Nyaradzogirl

“Comfort, peace, and reassurance”

/nyah-rah-DZOH/

Shona

Oliverboy

“Olive tree; by association, peace.”

/OL-ih-ver/

Luganda

Olivierboy

“Olive tree; symbol of peace”

/oh-lee-VYEH/

Lingala

Oluwapelumiboy or girl

“A child who carries the comfort and promise of God's presence”

/oh-loo-wah-peh-LOO-mee/

Yoruba

Onwaboy or girl

“Moon, a gentle name associated with light and calm nights”

/OHN-wah/

Igbo

Patiencegirl

“Steadfast patience and a calm, enduring spirit”

/PAY-shens/

Luganda

Patiencegirl

“English Christian virtue name expressing endurance and calm strength; used by Hausa Christians”

/PAY-shens/

Hausa

Paulinegirl

“Humble, gentle, and grounded”

/poh-LEEN/

Lingala

Peacegirl

“Peace, harmony, and a calming presence”

/pees/

Luganda

Peaceboy or girl

“English Christian virtue name expressing peace and harmony; used by Hausa Christians”

/PEES/

Hausa

Phumlagirl

“Rest and peace”

/POOM-lah/

Xhosa

Phumlagirl

“Rest; rest peacefully.”

/POOM-lah/

Zulu

Phumlaniboy

“Rest; be at peace.”

/poom-LAH-nee/

Xhosa

Phumlaniboy

“Rest; one who rests.”

/poom-LAH-nee/

Zulu

Phumzilegirl

“She has rested; peace has come”

/poom-ZEE-leh/

Xhosa

Phumzilegirl

“Has rested; is at rest.”

/poom-ZEE-leh/

Zulu

Qamarboy or girl

“Gentle and luminous like the moon”

/QA-mar/

Somali

Qamarboy or girl

“Moonlight—soft, calm, and beautiful”

/KAH-mar/

Swahili

Radhiagirl

“Content, joyful, and at peace”

/RAH-dhee-ah/

Swahili

Raghadgirl

“A life of comfort, happiness, and abundance (Arabic-derived)”

/RA-ghad/

Somali

Rahagirl

“Joy, comfort, and a peaceful presence”

/RAH-ha/

Swahili

Rahafgirl

“Delicate, fine, or gentle.”

/RA-haf/

Somali

Rahelgirl

“A gentle, cherished one”

/RAH-hel/

Amharic

Ramlagirl

“Arabic-derived: gentle, grounded, and enduring”

/RAHM-lah/

Hausa

Raufboy

“Kind, gentle, and compassionate”

/RAH-oof/

Fulani

Raufboy

“Deeply compassionate, gentle, and merciful”

/ROWF/

Hausa

Raufboy

“Arabic-derived: kind, compassionate, and gentle”

/RA-ouf/

Somali

Raufuboy

“Exceptionally gentle, kind, and compassionate”

/rah-OO-foo/

Swahili

Remiboy or girl

“Comfort me; a heartfelt wish for comfort and reassurance”

/REH-mee/

Yoruba

Ridagirl

“Contentment, peace, and gracious acceptance”

/REE-dah/

Amharic

Ridhiagirl

“Contentment, satisfaction, and peace of heart”

/RITH-ee-ah/

Swahili

Rihamgirl

“Gentle rain bringing refreshment and blessing (Arabic-derived)”

/ree-HAAM/

Somali

Rihamgirl

“Arabic feminine name meaning “light rain” or “gentle rainfall.””

/ree-HAM/

Swahili

Rugareboy or girl

“Peace and harmony”

/roo-GAH-reh/

Shona

Runyararoboy or girl

“Peace and gentleness”

/roo-nyah-RAH-roh/

Shona

Sabagirl

“Arabic ṣabā: a gentle easterly wind or breeze, often poetically associated with morning—not an evening breeze.”

/SAH-bah/

Somali

Sabagirl

“A gentle east wind or morning breeze.”

/SA-ba/

Swahili

Sahalboy

“Arabic sahl: easy, gentle, smooth, or level.”

/SAH-hal/

Somali

Sahargirl

“The calm beauty of the hours before dawn”

/SA-har/

Fulani

Sahargirl

“Arabic-derived: dawn or the calm before sunrise”

/SAH-har/

Hausa

Sahargirl

“Arabic-derived; the calm beauty of the hours before dawn”

/SA-har/

Somali

Sakiinagirl

“Peaceful, calm, and serene”

/sa-KEE-na/

Somali

“Peace, serenity, and a calm heart”

/sah-KEE-nah/

Fulani

“Arabic-derived; calm, peaceful, and serene”

/sah-KEE-nah/

Hausa

“A calm and peaceful woman who brings serenity to others”

/sah-KEE-nah/

Somali

“Peace, calm, and inner serenity”

/sah-KEE-nah/

Swahili

“A calm and peaceful presence”

/sah-KEE-nah/

Wolof

Sakinahgirl

“Peace, serenity, and calm”

/sah-KEE-nah/

Fulani

Salamatugirl

“Safety, well-being, peace, or soundness.”

/sah-lah-MAH-too/

Fulani

Salamatugirl

“Arabic-derived; peace, safety, and well-being”

/sah-lah-MAH-too/

Hausa

Salimboy

“A man who brings peace and security”

/sah-LEEM/

Amharic

Salimboy

“Safe, healthy, and at peace”

/sah-LEEM/

Swahili

Salimagirl

“Safe, healthy, and at peace”

/sah-LEE-mah/

Swahili

Salmagirl

“Peaceful, protected, and gentle”

/SAL-mah/

Swahili

Samargirl

“Arabic-derived — warm companionship and gentle evening conversation”

/SAH-mar/

Somali

Sekinatgirl

“Tranquillity, peace, calm, or serenity.”

/seh-kee-NAHT/

Yoruba

Selamboy or girl

“Peace”

/seh-LAHM/

Amharic

Selamawiboy

“A peaceful and calm person”

/seh-lah-MAH-wee/

Amharic

Selamawitgirl

“Peaceful; full of peace”

/seh-lah-MAH-wit/

Amharic

Selamneshgirl

“You are peace”

/seh-lahm-NESH/

Amharic

Shifagirl

“Healing, remedy, and comfort”

/SHEE-fa/

Hausa

Simisadegirl

“Rest in the crown.”

/see-mee-SAH-deh/

Yoruba

Simisolagirl

“Rest in wealth, prosperity, or honour.”

/see-mee-SOH-lah/

Yoruba

Sinmidelegirl

“Rest with me in our home; a name of comfort and companionship”

/SHEEN-mee-deh-leh/

Yoruba

Sinmiloluwagirl

“Rest in the care of the Lord; a beautiful wish for peace and protection”

/SHEEN-mee-loh-LOO-wah/

Yoruba

Sinmisolagirl

“Rest in wealth and honour; a loving wish for peace and prosperity”

/SHEEN-mee-SHOH-lah/

Yoruba

Soliyanagirl

“Commonly glossed as “sunshine” or “sunlight”; it is not an established Amharic expression for peace and grace.”

/soh-lee-YAH-nah/

Amharic

Soukeynagirl

“A Senegalese form of Arabic Sukayna/Sukaynah, associated with calmness, tranquility, and peace.”

/soo-KAY-nah/

Wolof

Souleymaneboy

“A man devoted to faith and peace”

/soo-lay-MAHN/

Wolof

Suhagirl

“Arabic: a small star or celestial light; a gentle, luminous name”

/SU-ha/

Somali

Suhailboy

“Arabic-derived: “Canopus,” a bright star; it can also carry senses such as “easy” or “gentle.””

/soo-HAYL/

Swahili

Suhailagirl

“Easy; gentle; smooth.”

/soo-HAY-lah/

Fulani

Sulaimatugirl

“Arabic-derived; a cherished traditional Muslim name associated with wisdom and peace”

/soo-lai-MAH-too/

Hausa

Sulaymaanboy

“The Arabic form of Solomon, associated with peace and wise leadership”

/soo-lay-MAAN/

Somali

Suleymaanboy

“Arabic-derived: a form of Solomon, traditionally associated with wisdom and peace”

/soo-lay-MAAN/

Somali

Tabitagirl

“Graceful and gentle like a gazelle”

/tah-BEE-tah/

Swahili

Tanyaradzwaboy or girl

““We have been comforted” or “we have received comfort.””

/tahn-yah-RAHDZ-wah/

Shona

Thanduxoloboy

“A life filled with love and peace”

/tahn-doo-KOH-loh/

Xhosa

Thanduxoloboy

“Love and peace”

/than-doo-KHOH-loh/

Zulu

Thayuboy or girl

“Peace, calm, and harmony”

/THAH-yoo/

Kikuyu

Thozamagirl

“Be humble/gentle; humility.”

/toh-ZAH-mah/

Xhosa

Thozamileboy or girl

“Associated with being humble, gentle, or calm.”

/toh-zah-MEE-leh/

Xhosa

Thulaboy or girl

“Quiet, calm, and peaceful”

/TOO-lah/

Zulu

Thulaniboy or girl

“Be quiet; be calm.”

/too-LAH-nee/

Xhosa

Thulaniboy

“Be peaceful and gentle”

/too-LAH-nee/

Zulu

Thulilegirl

“Quiet; calm.”

/too-LEE-leh/

Xhosa

Thulilegirl

“Peaceful, quiet, and gentle”

/too-LEE-leh/

Zulu

Thulisilegirl

“Has become quiet/calm.”

/too-lee-SEE-leh/

Xhosa

Thulisilegirl

“She has become calm and peaceful”

/too-lee-SEE-leh/

Zulu

Thuluxoloboy or girl

“Peaceful and calm”

/too-loo-KHOH-loh/

Zulu

Tilayeboy

“A beloved child who is a source of comfort and protection.”

/tee-LAH-yeh/

Amharic

Tsitsiboy or girl

“A compassionate and gentle spirit”

/TSEE-tsee/

Shona

Tuliagirl

“Calm, peaceful, and gentle in spirit”

/too-LEE-ah/

Swahili

Udoboy or girl

“Peace and calm”

/OO-doh/

Igbo

Udochukwuboy or girl

“A reassuring name wishing a child lasting peace from God.”

/oo-doh-CHOO-koo/

Igbo

Udokaboy or girl

“A beautiful reminder that peace is more precious than many other blessings.”

/oo-DOH-kah/

Igbo

Ulomagirl

“A gentle name evoking a loving, peaceful, and beautiful home.”

/oo-LOH-mah/

Igbo

Umm Salamagirl

“A dignified traditional name associated with peace and well-being”

/oom sah-LAH-mah/

Swahili

Violagirl

“A beautiful and gentle child with a quietly joyful spirit”

/vee-OH-lah/

Swahili

Violetgirl

“A gentle and beautiful child, like the violet flower”

/VY-uh-let/

Swahili

Wilfriedboy

“Desiring peace”

/vil-FREED/

Lingala

Winifredgirl

“A Welsh name commonly interpreted as “blessed/holy peace” or “peaceful reconciliation.””

/WIN-ih-fred/

Luganda

Xaliimogirl

“Gentle, patient, and kind-hearted”

/kha-LEE-mo/

Somali

Xolaniboy

“May he live in peace and bring peace”

/click-oh-LAH-nee/

Xhosa

Xolaniboy

“Live in peace; forgive and be at peace”

/khoh-LAH-nee/

Zulu

Xolileboy or girl

“At peace and reconciled”

/KHOH-lee-leh (with a click)/

Xhosa

Xolileboy or girl

“Has forgiven; has become calm/at peace.”

/kho-LEE-leh/

Zulu

Xolilizweboy

“Peace of the nation.”

/khoh-lee-LEEZ-weh/

Xhosa

Xolisaboy or girl

“To make peace or reconcile”

/click-oh-LEE-sah/

Xhosa

Xolisileboy or girl

“Has apologized; has sought or brought calm/peace.”

/khoh-lee-SEE-leh/

Zulu

Yaasirboy

“Arabic-derived name wishing a child ease, prosperity, and a gentle nature”

/YAA-sir/

Somali

Yasiragirl

“One who brings ease, comfort, and prosperity”

/yah-SEE-ra/

Swahili

Yirgalemgirl

““May the world be calm/at peace.””

/yeer-gah-LEM/

Amharic

Yonaboy

“Dove; a gentle symbol of peace”

/YOH-na/

Swahili

Yonasboy

“Dove—a gentle symbol of peace”

/YO-nas/

Amharic

Yunusboy

“Dove; a gentle symbol of peace”

/YOO-noos/

Swahili

“Ease, comfort, and hopeful prosperity”

/YOOS-rah/

Fulani

“Arabic-derived name meaning “ease,” “comfort,” or “prosperity”; a hopeful name for a child’s peaceful future”

/YOOS-rah/

Hausa

“An Arabic-derived name meaning ease, prosperity, and a life made gentle”

/YOOS-rah/

Somali

“Ease, comfort, and a life made gentle”

/YOOS-ra/

Swahili