Across traditions
Names meaning peace across traditions
One meaning, several naming traditions: Zaiton, Santhi, Serena, 平.
By tradition
- Malay Names 54 · 74%
- Indian Names 18 · 25%
- Western Names 1 · 1.4%
By language of origin
Names by tradition
Malay Names
- Zaiton olive
- Aminah safe
- Sulaiman peace
- Reza contentment, acceptance
- Salim safe, sound, intact
- Noh rest
- Aman safety, security
- Yusri relating to ease
Indian Names
- Santhi peace, tranquillity
- Advait non-duality
- Ajatashatru having no enemy
- Ajatshatru having no enemy
- Ekta unity
- Firdous paradise
- Mridula soft, tender, gentle
- Mukti liberation
Western Names
- Serena clear, tranquil, serene
Chinese name characters
Characters are matched when their dictionary gloss contains: peace, peaceful, tranquil, calm, serene.
Lists of names meaning peace
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 peace, 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: peace, peaceful, tranquil, calm, serene. 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.