Names That Mean Friendship

Top Names That Mean Friendship, With Their Meanings

1. Eva Spanish

   Eva means "life" and derives from the Hebrew name Chava (חוה), which comes from the root word meaning "to live" or "living." The name gained widespread use across Christian, Jewish, and secular…

2. David English

   The name David derives from the Hebrew name Dawid (דוד), meaning "beloved" or "friend," from the root dwd.

3. Filip Swedish

   The name Filip derives from the Greek name Philippos (Φίλιππος), composed of the elements "philos" (friend) and "hippos" (horse), literally meaning "lover of horses." The name is used primarily in Slavic, Germanic,…

4. Edvin Swedish

   Edvin is a Scandinavian variant of Edwin, derived from the Old English elements "ead" (wealth) and "win" (friend), meaning "wealthy friend." The name is primarily used in Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish cultures,…

5. Viljami Finnish

   The given name 'Viljami' is of Finnish origin, derived from the Finnish words 'vilja' meaning 'grain' or 'crops' and 'mi' meaning 'friend' or 'beloved', thus making it a name that signifies a…

6. Melvin English

   Melvin derives from the Old English elements "mael" (friend) and "wine" (friend), making it a name meaning "friend" or "mill friend," though some sources suggest it may come from the Scottish place…

7. Dawid Polish

   Dawid is the Polish spelling of David, derived from the Hebrew name דָּוִד (Dawid), meaning "beloved" or "friend" from the root word for love.

8. Alvin English

   Alvin derives from the Old English elements "æelf" (elf) and "wine" (friend), meaning "elf friend" or "noble friend." The name has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures and Germanic traditions, with notable…

9. Edwin English

   Edwin derives from the Old English elements "ead" (wealth, fortune) and "wine" (friend), meaning "wealthy friend" or "prosperous friend." The name was borne by Saint Edwin of Northumbria (7th century) and has…

10. Elvin English

    Elvin derives from Old English elements "elf" (noble) and "wine" (friend), meaning "noble friend" or "elf friend." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and Scandinavian regions, with notable historical usage…

11. Rut Spanish

    Rut is a Spanish and Scandinavian diminutive or short form of Ruth, derived from the Hebrew name רוּת (Rut), which means "friend" or "companion." The name is used primarily in Spanish-speaking countries,…

12. Ruth Hebrew

    The name Ruth derives from the Hebrew root *re'ut*, meaning "friend" or "companion," and carries connotations of compassion and loyalty.

13. Sumit Hindi

    Sumit is a Sanskrit name derived from the root "su" (good/well) and "mit" (friend/measure), meaning "good friend" or "well-measured." The name is primarily used in Hindu and Indian cultures, particularly in India…

14. Davi Portuguese (Brazilian)

    Davi means "beloved" or "friend" and derives from the Hebrew name David, ultimately from the Hebrew root *dwd* meaning "beloved." The name is primarily used in Portuguese and Brazilian cultures, with historical…

15. Philipp German

    Philipp derives from the Greek name Philippos, composed of "philos" (friend) and "hippos" (horse), literally meaning "lover of horses." The name is primarily used in German-speaking countries, Scandinavia, and other European regions…

16. Malvina Literature

    Malvina means "smooth brow" or "dear friend" and derives from the Scottish Gaelic elements "mal" (smooth) and "mhin" (brow), though it was popularized as a literary creation by Scottish author James Macpherson…

17. Malwina Polish

    Malwina is derived from the Germanic elements "mal" (meaning bad or unfortunate) and "wina" (meaning friend), literally translating to "unfortunate friend" or alternatively interpreted through Old English roots as a feminine form…

18. Caragh Irish (Modern)

    Caragh is an Irish name derived from the Irish word "cara" meaning "friend," with the suffix "-agh" being a common Irish diminutive or locative ending.

19. Raya Bulgarian

    Raya means "friend" or "princess" and derives from Sanskrit (राय/ray, meaning "king" or "ruler") and Arabic (راية/rāyah, meaning "flag" or "banner").

20. Maatje Dutch

    Maatje is a Dutch diminutive form derived from "Maat," which means "mate" or "friend," with the "-je" suffix creating an affectionate, informal version of the word.