100 Wonderful Names In Latvian With Their Meanings

Popular Names in Latvian and their meaning Ling app

Congratulations!!! Babies are indeed a blessing to the family from Almighty! What better way to celebrate than giving him or her meaningful and beautiful names in Latvian? We think so too! Therefore, Ling app has bundled some names under it to ensure that your child will stand out from the crowd of peers.

Male Latvian names end with the first or second declension, which can be -s/-š or -is. A few male names Latvian, especially foreign names, can end with the indeclinable “o”. Latvian females given names have a fourth or fifth declension ending, which can be a ”a” or ”e”, respectively. When addressing children or expressing love, the abbreviated form of the name is used.

The Latvia Language

The Republic of Latvia is a European country located in the Baltic Sea region. Latvia is surrounded on four sides by Belarus, Estonia, Lithuania, and Russia. Latvia is a highly developed country with a high human development index and an advanced high-income economy.

According to history, Latvia was ruled by Russia, Poland, and Sweden. The country was founded in 1918 when it separated from the Russian Empire and then declared independence after the ending of the First World War. Ancient history tells the story of the native Barthes, who once traded with the Romans. Medieval history shows that the rule of German and Sweden over Latvia brought many cultural changes to this land. Latvia was again under Soviet rule and finally declared independence in 1991. Latvian is more closely related to Lithuanian.

What Is A Common Latvian Name?

The most common Latvian name for girls is Sofijia and the top three names that parents would choose their baby girls to be named after are Laura, Anastasija, and Sofija. On the other hand, boys are usually named Artjoms, Maksims, and Jānis which is the Latvian equivalent of John.

If you want to go to the specifics, we’ve got you covered. There are many instances where Latvian names almost sound the same as English too. But you will find many interesting names that you may have never even seen or heard before. Interested? Then keep on reading!

What Is The Most Common Latvian Boy Name?

Latvian surnames and Latvian names are both interesting and beautiful. Please check the list of popular Latvian baby names to understand which we have made for you and choose the best. Most of these Latvian names are used in the Latvian countries of Northern Europe.

Male Names In Latvian

Beautiful And Famous Masculine Names In Latvian

In Latvian culture, Latvian surnames and initial names as baby names play an important role. Here is a list of some of the most beautiful and popular names in Latvian for boys.

No.Given Name MeaningsNames In Latvian
1From AdriaAdrians
2Defender of men.Aleksandrs
3Helper of manAleksis
4Latvian version of Armand, meaning soldier.Armands
5Follower/gift of Artemis. A variant of Artemus.Artjoms
6Latvian form of Artur, meaning strong as a bear.Arturs
7One who is blessed.Bendiks
8LifeDzīve
9A variant of Emile. It means eagerEmils
10The staff of the Geats or Goths or gods.Gustavs
11ArcherIvo
12Latvian variant of Joseph. It means God will increase.Jazeps
13Earth workerJurgis
14To destroy a peaceful world.Kazimieras
15Bearer of ChristKristaps
16Christian, a disciple of Christ.Kristers
17Christian or follower of ChristKrists
18Lord, MisterKungs
19Latvian variant of Lawrence. It means laurel or bay.Labrencis
20The variant of Lawrence. It means from Laurentum.Lauris
21Latvian form of Leonard. It means lion.Leonhards
22Fame or war.Ludis
23Fame or war.Ludvigs
24The greatestMaksims
25Dedicated to Mars (the Roman god of warMarkuss
26A ruler of peace, King of peaceMiervaldis
27A form of Michael, meaning who is like God.Mihails
28A form of Michael, meaning who is like God.Mikelis
29A variant of the name ‘Megan’ that means ‘The Mighty’ or ‘The Great’.Modris
30A form of Nicholas, meaning people’s victory.Nikolajs
31Latvian variant of Paul, meaning little or humble.Pavils
32Son of Peter.Peteris
33Glorious work or eager gloryRadoslav
34A form of Raymond, meaning guards wisely.Raimonds
35A variant of Ralph. It means wolf counsel.Ralfs
36Latvian form of Richard, meaning ruler.Rihards
37Bright fameRoburts
38CrownStefans
39A variant of Theodore. The gift of God.Teodors
40Latvian version of Tom, meaning twin.Toms
41Brave and valiant.Valera
42One who is brave and valiant.Valerijs
43To rule, army or warrior.Valters
44Will or desire.Vilhelms
45Helmet of determination.Vilis
46GloryVladislava
47Fragrant or a beautiful bushZein
48Victory, peace, protection, safety.Zigfrids
Female Names In Latvian

Beautiful And Modern Latvian Female Names

Following is a list of some of the most beautiful names in Latvian for girls with their meanings.

No.Given Name Meanings Names In Latvian
1CloverAbolins
2A variant of Agnes. It means lamb.Agnese
3Holly plantAkvifolija
4Gracious, sweetAnna
5Grace, a graceful woman.Anyuta
6GracefulAsenka
7DayDagnija
8WhiffleDvesma
9AmberDzintara
10Latvian form of Elizabeth. It means my God is abundance, my God has sworn.Elizabete
11A form of Esther, meaning star.Estere
12Latvian word for buttercup flowerGundega
13Yahweh is my God.Ilja
14Will or desireIlma
15A beautiful womanIngrida
16A peaceful womanIrka
17PeacefulIrusya
18Nobility or well-born.Jevgenija
19Laima means LuckLaima
20Name of a forest spirit in Baltic mythology.Lauma
21Latvian word for a pixie.Laumina
22HazelLazda
23Nameday of Latvian festival dayLeaga
24Gentle and smooth.Liege
25Maiden or virginLiene
26God is perfectionLisbete
27Poppy flowerMagone
28PearlMargrieta
29A form of Melanie, meaning dark or black.Melanija
30MountainMonta
31A variant of Anastasia. It means resurrection.Nastashia
32ResurrectionNastka
33FlakeParsla
34Daisy.Pipene
35FlakeParsla
36FlowerRota
37Strength or the sun.Solveiga
38Strength, fame, or firmnessStasya
39ResurrectionTasenka
40One who was born during Christmas.Taska
41Female bear cub.Urzula
42Female devilVelna
43RuffleVirma
44ProsperityZelsana
45GoldZelta
46Daughter of Zeus.Zinaida
47Lily or lotus flower.Zuza
48A variant of Zuza. It means lily or lotus.Zuzana
49Lily or lotus.Zuzanka
50Latvian form of Suzanna, meaning lily.Zuzanna
51Lily flowerZuzka

Category Of Nicknames In Latvian

No.MeaningsNicknames
1ChampČempis
2MuffinMafins
3ChicaČika
4HoneyMīļais
5SweetheartMīļā
6BabyMazulis
7LegendLeģenda
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