Names that mean gentle
Names whose meanings carry gentle, drawn from every tradition in the nametree library. Tap any name for its story, or grow a tree and see which of them belong in your family.
Adina Hebrew ยท delicate, gentle
Lina Arabic ยท tender, delicate
Clement Latin ยท merciful, gentle
Caoimhe Irish ยท gentle, beautiful, precious
Layan Arabic ยท soft and gentle
Agatha Greek ยท good, kind
Hiroshi Japanese ยท generous, tolerant
Raheem Arabic ยท merciful, compassionate
Yui Japanese ยท tie, bond; gentle
Nazanin Persian ยท beloved, delicate
Anaya Sanskrit ยท caring, compassionate
Miu Japanese ยท beautiful feather, gentle
Vy Vietnamese ยท delicate, elegant
Delilah Hebrew ยท delicate, seductive
Karim Arabic ยท generous, noble
Thuy Vietnamese ยท water; gentle
Yuma Japanese ยท gentle truth, abundant kindness
Adunni Yoruba ยท sweet one, pleasant to have and to hold
Noam Hebrew ยท pleasantness, delight
Samiran Bengali ยท a gentle breeze, wind
Mayumi Filipino ยท gentle, beautiful (cross-cultural favorite)
Aura Greek ยท breeze, gentle air
Hien Vietnamese ยท gentle, kindhearted; written Hiแปn
Eleanor Greek ยท traditionally light, compassionate
Hanan Somali ยท traditionally meaning compassion, tenderness
Eudora Greek ยท good gift, generous
Hillary Latin ยท cheerful, happy
Mandy Latin ยท lovable, worthy of love
Damon Greek ยท to tame, loyal friend
Suda Thai ยท goodness, virtue
Grace Latin ยท grace, blessing
Yuto Japanese ยท gentle person, big person
Amin Arabic ยท trustworthy, faithful
Charisma Greek ยท gift of grace, charm
Nechama Hebrew ยท comfort, consolation
Bonnie Scottish ยท "pretty, comely"
Kerem Turkish ยท generosity, nobility
Karam Arabic ยท generosity, nobility
Trung Vietnamese ยท loyal, faithful
Kalea Hawaiian ยท bright, joyful, clear
Parisa Persian ยท fairy-like, angelic
Suk Cantonese ยท gentle, virtuous (ๆท)
Hamid Persian ยท praised, praiseworthy
Allegra Italian ยท joyful, lively
Bonita Spanish ยท pretty, lovely
Milo Germanic ยท soldier, merciful
Miles Latin ยท soldier, merciful
Anuhea Hawaiian ยท cool, soft fragrance
Cher French ยท dear, beloved
Clementine English ยท mild, merciful; nickname Clemmie
Farah Arabic ยท joy, happiness
Trinh Vietnamese ยท pure, faithful, virtuous
Polina Russian ยท small, humble
Pavel Russian ยท small, humble
Paula German ยท small, humble
Paul Latin ยท small, humble
Naima Arabic ยท tranquil, comfortable, at ease
Quinn Irish ยท wise, intelligent
Clemence French ยท mercy, mildness (from Latin clementia)
Boลผena Polish ยท divine, godly
Which of these fits YOUR family? โ