Meaning: love
Names that mean love
Few meanings are searched as consistently as love. Across languages, 鈥渓ove,鈥?鈥渂eloved,鈥?鈥渄ear,鈥?and 鈥渁ffection鈥?hide inside hundreds of names鈥攕ome obvious, many beautifully subtle.
Why 鈥渓ove鈥?is an evergreen naming search
Unlike trend words, love never goes out of style. Parents look for it to mark a long-awaited baby, to honor a relationship, or simply because the meaning feels like a blessing. The good news: love-rooted names span every style, from vintage to modern, soft to strong.
Girl names that mean love
Boy names that mean love
Love names by language
| Language / root | Means | Names |
|---|---|---|
| Latin amor / amare | love, to love | Amy, Amara, Amabel, Amadeus |
| Hebrew dod / david | beloved | David, Davina |
| Welsh car | love | Carys, Caradoc |
| Sanskrit priya | dear, beloved | Priya, Priyan |
| Greek | love (agape, eros, philia) | Agape, Philippa (loving) |
Subtle vs. literal
Some parents want the meaning front and center (Amara, Beloved); others prefer it hidden in etymology so the name reads normal at school (David, Mila). Both are valid鈥攄ecide whether 鈥渓ove鈥?is a private blessing or a public statement.
A note on accuracy
Name-meaning lists vary, and the same name can have several proposed roots. Before committing, cross-check the etymology in a reputable name dictionary or language source鈥攅specially for names borrowed from cultures outside your own, so the meaning and pronunciation are respectful and correct.