Across traditions
Names meaning life across traditions
One meaning, several naming traditions: Norhayati, Amutha, Chloe, 寿.
By tradition
- Malay Names 69 · 60%
- Indian Names 42 · 37%
- Western Names 4 · 3.5%
By language of origin
Names by tradition
Malay Names
- Norhayati light of life
- Siti Aishah lady
- Muhammad Adam man
- Nur Aisyah light and life
- Adam man
- Omar flourishing, long-lived
- Yahya the prophet John
- Khalid immortal
Indian Names
- Amutha nectar
- Janani mother
- Navin new
- Tharun young, fresh
- Abhinav new, young, fresh
- Aditi boundless
- Akshay undecaying, imperishable
- Amara immortal
Western Names
All 4 names →Chinese name characters
- 寿 Sieu long life; age
Characters are matched when their dictionary gloss contains: life, long life, longevity.
Lists of names meaning life
Other meanings across traditions
Frequently asked questions
How are names chosen for each column?
The Malay, Indian and Western columns show names whose sourced meaning relates to life, most used first. Each column links to the full list.
How are Chinese characters matched?
A character is listed when its dictionary gloss (from the sources linked on the syllable page, such as MDBG and Wiktionary) contains one of these words as a whole item: life, long life, longevity. Only characters recorded in real names are listed. A Chinese name’s meaning depends on the characters the family chose.
Do these names show the bearer’s background?
No. The columns describe the naming tradition and the language of the word, not anyone’s ethnicity, religion or background.