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Names that mean Peace.

Calm waters and quiet blessings.278 names across 15 peoples.

AafiyaHealth, safety, peace, and well-being.HausafemaleAaminaArabic-derived: faithful, trustworthy, and protected; a gentle blessing of securitySomalifemaleAbdesselamServant of Peace (al-Salam).WolofmaleAbdisalamArabic-derived: servant of the Source of PeaceSomalimaleAbdou SalamServant of the Source of PeaceFulanimaleAbdoul LatifA beautiful expression of devoted service to God, understood as “servant of the Gentle One.”FulanimaleAbdul LatifServant of the Gentle, Kind, or Subtle One.FulanimaleAbdulatifServant of the Gentle and Kind GodHausamaleAbdullatifServant of the Gentle and Kind GodFulanimaleAbdulsalamA servant of peace and well-beingHausamaleAbronomaA gentle, graceful child, like a doveAkanfemaleAdetutuThe crown is cool, calm, or peaceful.YorubafemaleAdunSweetness; a gentle and delightful natureYorubaanyAhotoPeace, comfort, and a settled heartAkananyAkinremiA strong and dependable child who brings comfort after hardshipYorubamaleAkudoWealth and peaceIgbofemaleAlafiaPeace and a life of well-beingYorubaanyAmanPeace and securityAmharicanyAmaniPeace; wishes.LugandaanyAmaniArabic-derived through Swahili: peace, safety, and securitySwahilianyAminaA trustworthy child who brings a sense of peaceHausafemaleAminciIndigenous Hausa: peace and mutual trust, a heartfelt wish for a peaceful lifeHausaanyAngeliqueLike an angel; gentle and radiantLingalafemaleAnisaA warm-hearted daughter who brings companionship and comfortHausafemaleAsiyaArabic-derived: one who brings comfort and healingHausafemaleAsomdwoePeace, harmony, and a calm, gracious spiritAkanfemaleBalikuddembeThose who have brought peace; a hopeful name celebrating harmony after difficulty.LugandaanyBariraA girl known for goodness, devotion, and a gentle characterHausafemaleBarnabasA source of encouragement and comfort to othersAmharicmaleBaxnaanSomali: welfare, comfort, well-being, or prosperity.SomalimaleBilalArabic-derived; a name associated with freshness, water, and a gentle presenceSwahilimaleBlandineGentle and kind-heartedLingalafemaleCabdisalaamArabic-derived: servant of the Source of PeaceSomalimaleCabdisalaanArabic-derived: servant of the Source of PeaceSomalimaleCawlGraceful, swift, and gentle in spiritSomalimaleCherekaMoon — a bright, gentle name associated with beauty and lightAmharicfemaleClemenceMerciful, gentle, and forgivingLingalafemaleClementineMerciful; mild; gentleLingalafemaleComfortA source of comfort and consolationShonaanyConsolataConsolation and comfortLugandafemaleCudbiCushitic/Somali — cotton; a gentle, soft imageSomalifemaleDalalArabic-derived: charm, grace, and gentle appealHausafemaleDaluxoloBringer or creator of peaceXhosamaleDayaxA child who brings the gentle beauty of moonlightSomalianyDdembePeace or freedom/liberty.LugandaanyDuduzileOne who brings comfort and reassuranceZulufemaleDzikamaiCalmness and peaceShonamaleEzeudoKing of peaceIgbomaleFarajaComfort and relief after difficult timesSwahilianyFarajiA source of comfort and reliefSwahilimaleFirdawsiParadise; a life filled with beauty and peaceAmharicfemaleGhafurMerciful, forgiving, and gentle-heartedSwahilimaleGodfreyGod's peaceLugandamaleHakuriIndigenous Hausa — Patience and calm enduranceHausaanyHalimPatient, gentle, and forbearingFulanimaleHalimA gentle, patient, and even-tempered manHausamaleHalimGentle, patient, and compassionateSwahilimaleHalimA gentle person who responds with patienceWolofmaleHalimGentle, patient, and forbearingYorubamaleHalimaGentle, patient, and kind-heartedAmharicfemaleHalimaPatient, gentle, and kind-heartedFulanifemaleHalimaA gentle, patient, and kind-hearted daughterHausafemaleHalimaGentle, patient, and kind-heartedLingalafemaleHalimaArabic-derived: gentle and patientSomalifemaleHalimaA gentle, patient, and compassionate womanSwahilifemaleHalimaA gentle and patient womanWoloffemaleHalimaGentle, patient, and forbearingYorubafemaleHalimatuGentle, patient, and forbearingYorubafemaleHanaanTender, compassionate, and gentleSomalifemaleHannaGrace, kindness, and a gentle spiritAmharicfemaleHilmiArabic-derived: forbearing, patient, and gentleSomalimaleHilmiPatient, gentle, and forbearingSwahilimaleInuwaIndigenous Hausa: shade and shelter, a warm wish that a child will bring comfort and protectionHausamaleIslamDevotion and submission to God, with associations of peace and wholenessAmharicmaleIsmailGod hears, offering comfort and confidence that prayers are receivedAmharicmaleItunuComfort and consolationYorubaanyItunuoluwaGod’s comfortYorubaanyJabirOne who brings comfort and helps make things wholeAmharicmaleJabirA compassionate person who brings comfort and healingWolofmaleJafariA gentle stream of goodnessSwahilimaleJannatA child who brings the peace and joy of paradiseAmharicfemaleJonahA dove; a gentle name symbolizing peace and hopeZulumaleJuwairiyaA cherished young woman with a gentle and dignified spiritAmharicfemaleKassahunA precious blessing and source of comfortAmharicmaleKersaA gentle virtue-name associated with good character, respect, and honorable conduct.WolofanyKhadiijoArabic-derived: gentle and patientSomalifemaleKhethukuthulaChoose peace.ZulumaleLadiifGentle, kind, and graciousSomalimaleLadiifaA gentle, kind, and gracious womanSomalifemaleLailaArabic-derived: night; a poetic name associated with beauty and the calm of nightHausafemaleLailaArabic-derived: the night; a poetic name associated with beauty and calmSwahilifemaleLamineA gentle and devoted manWolofmaleLatifGentle, kind, and graciousFulanimaleLatifArabic-derived: gentle, gracious, and kind-heartedHausamaleLatifArabic-derived: kind, gentle, and graciousSwahilimaleLatifaGentle, kind, and graciousFulanifemaleLatifaGentle and kind; a name associated with softness and gracious characterLugandafemaleLatifaArabic-derived: gentle, gracious, and kind-heartedHausafemaleLatifaArabic-derived: gentle, kind, and graciousSwahilifemaleLulamaPeaceful, calm and gentleXhosaanyLulamileOne who has found peaceXhosaanyLutfiGentle, kind, and gracious in characterWolofmaleLuxoloPeace and calmXhosamaleMaremeA classic Wolof-Senegalese woman’s name, gentle and dignifiedWoloffemaleMayanjaLakes or broad waters — a calm name connected with Uganda’s many lakesLugandamaleMaysuunA graceful and lovely child with a gentle presenceSomalifemaleMirembePeace—a gentle name expressing harmony and calm.LugandaanyMthunziA place of shelter, rest, and protectionXhosamaleMthuthuzeliOne who brings comfortXhosamaleMunyaradziComforter; one who brings comfortShonamaleMuziwokuthulaHome/homestead of peace.ZulumaleMweziThe moon—gentle light in the night skySwahilianyMxolisiOne who brings peace or forgivenessZulumaleMziwoxoloHome of peace—a peaceful and welcoming presenceXhosamaleNabadPeace and harmonySomalianyNabisaA traditional Baganda girl’s name with a gentle, distinctive sound and ancestral resonance.LugandafemaleNaciimArabic-derived: bliss, comfort, ease, well-being, or a life of pleasure.SomalimaleNaciimaArabic-derived: blessed ease, happiness, and spiritual comfortSomalifemaleNadiaTender-hearted and gentleSwahilifemaleNaeemEase, comfort, bliss, prosperity, or felicity.HausamaleNahomComfort and consolationAmharicmaleNaimComfort, ease, and a life filled with well-beingFulanimaleNaimBlessed with peace and happinessSwahilimaleNaimaPeaceful, gentle, and blessed with well-beingWoloffemaleNamagembePeaceful; a hopeful name wishing a girl a life of peace and harmony.LugandafemaleNamazziWater — a gentle, life-giving nameLugandafemaleNamirembePeace and lasting harmony—a graceful name expressing the honor of a life lived well.LugandafemaleNaseemGentle breeze; zephyr.HausamaleNasmaArabic-derived; a gentle, refreshing breezeSomalifemaleNasmaArabic-derived feminine name meaning “breeze” or “gentle breath of wind.”SwahilifemaleNassimaGentle breeze; a name suggesting freshness and calmFulanifemaleNassimaBreeze, especially a gentle or fresh breeze; Arabic-derived name used in Senegal.WoloffemaleNduduzoComfort and consolationZulumaleNeneA gentle, cherished family name traditionally associated with affection and tendernessWoloffemaleNkasiobiComfort of the heartIgbofemaleNnamirembePeace; a peaceful oneLugandafemaleNokuthulaMother of peace.XhosafemaleNokuthulaPeace, calm, and gentlenessZulufemaleNokuzolaPeaceful, gentle, and composedZulufemaleNomondePatient, calm and gentleXhosafemaleNomsaKind-hearted, gentle and caringXhosafemaleNontuthuzeloA source of comfort and reassuranceXhosafemaleNothulaWith peace; peaceful oneZulufemaleNoxoloA peaceful and gentle presenceXhosafemaleNoxoloMother of peace; one who brings reconciliationZulufemaleNuhuRest and comfortLugandamaleNuuxThe Arabic form of Noah, a prophetic name associated with perseverance and comfortSomalimaleNyamudzaiComfort; console; bring reassurance.ShonafemaleNyaradzaiComfort; consolation; one who brings reassurance.ShonafemaleNyaradzoComfort, peace, and reassuranceShonafemaleOliverOlive tree; by association, peace.LugandamaleOlivierOlive tree; symbol of peaceLingalamaleOluwapelumiA child who carries the comfort and promise of God's presenceYorubaanyOnwaMoon, a gentle name associated with light and calm nightsIgboanyPatienceSteadfast patience and a calm, enduring spiritLugandafemalePatienceEnglish Christian virtue name expressing endurance and calm strength; used by Hausa ChristiansHausafemalePaulineHumble, gentle, and groundedLingalafemalePeacePeace, harmony, and a calming presenceLugandafemalePeaceEnglish Christian virtue name expressing peace and harmony; used by Hausa ChristiansHausaanyPhumlaRest and peaceXhosafemalePhumlaRest; rest peacefully.ZulufemalePhumlaniRest; be at peace.XhosamalePhumlaniRest; one who rests.ZulumalePhumzileShe has rested; peace has comeXhosafemalePhumzileHas rested; is at rest.ZulufemaleQamarGentle and luminous like the moonSomalianyQamarMoonlight—soft, calm, and beautifulSwahilianyRadhiaContent, joyful, and at peaceSwahilifemaleRaghadA life of comfort, happiness, and abundance (Arabic-derived)SomalifemaleRahaJoy, comfort, and a peaceful presenceSwahilifemaleRahafDelicate, fine, or gentle.SomalifemaleRahelA gentle, cherished oneAmharicfemaleRamlaArabic-derived: gentle, grounded, and enduringHausafemaleRaufKind, gentle, and compassionateFulanimaleRaufDeeply compassionate, gentle, and mercifulHausamaleRaufArabic-derived: kind, compassionate, and gentleSomalimaleRaufuExceptionally gentle, kind, and compassionateSwahilimaleRemiComfort me; a heartfelt wish for comfort and reassuranceYorubaanyRidaContentment, peace, and gracious acceptanceAmharicfemaleRidhiaContentment, satisfaction, and peace of heartSwahilifemaleRihamGentle rain bringing refreshment and blessing (Arabic-derived)SomalifemaleRihamArabic feminine name meaning “light rain” or “gentle rainfall.”SwahilifemaleRugarePeace and harmonyShonaanyRunyararoPeace and gentlenessShonaanySabaArabic ṣabā: a gentle easterly wind or breeze, often poetically associated with morning—not an evening breeze.SomalifemaleSabaA gentle east wind or morning breeze.SwahilifemaleSahalArabic sahl: easy, gentle, smooth, or level.SomalimaleSaharThe calm beauty of the hours before dawnFulanifemaleSaharArabic-derived: dawn or the calm before sunriseHausafemaleSaharArabic-derived; the calm beauty of the hours before dawnSomalifemaleSakiinaPeaceful, calm, and sereneSomalifemaleSakinaPeace, serenity, and a calm heartFulanifemaleSakinaArabic-derived; calm, peaceful, and sereneHausafemaleSakinaA calm and peaceful woman who brings serenity to othersSomalifemaleSakinaPeace, calm, and inner serenitySwahilifemaleSakinaA calm and peaceful presenceWoloffemaleSakinahPeace, serenity, and calmFulanifemaleSalamatuSafety, well-being, peace, or soundness.FulanifemaleSalamatuArabic-derived; peace, safety, and well-beingHausafemaleSalimA man who brings peace and securityAmharicmaleSalimSafe, healthy, and at peaceSwahilimaleSalimaSafe, healthy, and at peaceSwahilifemaleSalmaPeaceful, protected, and gentleSwahilifemaleSamarArabic-derived — warm companionship and gentle evening conversationSomalifemaleSekinatTranquillity, peace, calm, or serenity.YorubafemaleSelamPeaceAmharicanySelamawiA peaceful and calm personAmharicmaleSelamawitPeaceful; full of peaceAmharicfemaleSelamneshYou are peaceAmharicfemaleShifaHealing, remedy, and comfortHausafemaleSimisadeRest in the crown.YorubafemaleSimisolaRest in wealth, prosperity, or honour.YorubafemaleSinmideleRest with me in our home; a name of comfort and companionshipYorubafemaleSinmiloluwaRest in the care of the Lord; a beautiful wish for peace and protectionYorubafemaleSinmisolaRest in wealth and honour; a loving wish for peace and prosperityYorubafemaleSoliyanaCommonly glossed as “sunshine” or “sunlight”; it is not an established Amharic expression for peace and grace.AmharicfemaleSoukeynaA Senegalese form of Arabic Sukayna/Sukaynah, associated with calmness, tranquility, and peace.WoloffemaleSouleymaneA man devoted to faith and peaceWolofmaleSuhaArabic: a small star or celestial light; a gentle, luminous nameSomalifemaleSuhailArabic-derived: “Canopus,” a bright star; it can also carry senses such as “easy” or “gentle.”SwahilimaleSuhailaEasy; gentle; smooth.FulanifemaleSulaimatuArabic-derived; a cherished traditional Muslim name associated with wisdom and peaceHausafemaleSulaymaanThe Arabic form of Solomon, associated with peace and wise leadershipSomalimaleSuleymaanArabic-derived: a form of Solomon, traditionally associated with wisdom and peaceSomalimaleTabitaGraceful and gentle like a gazelleSwahilifemaleTanyaradzwa“We have been comforted” or “we have received comfort.”ShonaanyThanduxoloA life filled with love and peaceXhosamaleThanduxoloLove and peaceZulumaleThayuPeace, calm, and harmonyKikuyuanyThozamaBe humble/gentle; humility.XhosafemaleThozamileAssociated with being humble, gentle, or calm.XhosaanyThulaQuiet, calm, and peacefulZuluanyThulaniBe quiet; be calm.XhosaanyThulaniBe peaceful and gentleZulumaleThulileQuiet; calm.XhosafemaleThulilePeaceful, quiet, and gentleZulufemaleThulisileHas become quiet/calm.XhosafemaleThulisileShe has become calm and peacefulZulufemaleThuluxoloPeaceful and calmZuluanyTilayeA beloved child who is a source of comfort and protection.AmharicmaleTsitsiA compassionate and gentle spiritShonaanyTuliaCalm, peaceful, and gentle in spiritSwahilifemaleUdoPeace and calmIgboanyUdochukwuA reassuring name wishing a child lasting peace from God.IgboanyUdokaA beautiful reminder that peace is more precious than many other blessings.IgboanyUlomaA gentle name evoking a loving, peaceful, and beautiful home.IgbofemaleUmm SalamaA dignified traditional name associated with peace and well-beingSwahilifemaleViolaA beautiful and gentle child with a quietly joyful spiritSwahilifemaleVioletA gentle and beautiful child, like the violet flowerSwahilifemaleWilfriedDesiring peaceLingalamaleWinifredA Welsh name commonly interpreted as “blessed/holy peace” or “peaceful reconciliation.”LugandafemaleXaliimoGentle, patient, and kind-heartedSomalifemaleXolaniMay he live in peace and bring peaceXhosamaleXolaniLive in peace; forgive and be at peaceZulumaleXolileAt peace and reconciledXhosaanyXolileHas forgiven; has become calm/at peace.ZuluanyXolilizwePeace of the nation.XhosamaleXolisaTo make peace or reconcileXhosaanyXolisileHas apologized; has sought or brought calm/peace.ZuluanyYaasirArabic-derived name wishing a child ease, prosperity, and a gentle natureSomalimaleYasiraOne who brings ease, comfort, and prosperitySwahilifemaleYirgalem“May the world be calm/at peace.”AmharicfemaleYonaDove; a gentle symbol of peaceSwahilimaleYonasDove—a gentle symbol of peaceAmharicmaleYunusDove; a gentle symbol of peaceSwahilimaleYusraEase, comfort, and hopeful prosperityFulanifemaleYusraArabic-derived name meaning “ease,” “comfort,” or “prosperity”; a hopeful name for a child’s peaceful futureHausafemaleYusraAn Arabic-derived name meaning ease, prosperity, and a life made gentleSomalifemaleYusraEase, comfort, and a life made gentleSwahilifemaleYusraEase, facility, comfort, or prosperity.WoloffemaleZithuleleBe quiet and calm; a peaceful, composed childXhosamaleZolaCalm-hearted, peaceful and gentle in spiritXhosaanyZolekaBe calm; be at peace; settle down.XhosafemaleZolileCalm-hearted and gentleXhosaanyZolileCalm and peacefulZuluanyZororaA child who brings peace, calm, and restful happinessShonaanyZororaiRest; a gentle wish for peace, calm, and a settled lifeShonamaleZororoComfort and relief after sorrow or hardship.Shonaany