Mina

Mina मीन is an Indian female name meaning “fish” and is the Sanskrit name for the constellation Pisces. The name derives from Proto-Dravidian *mīn (fish). Minali is a variant of the name meaning “fish catcher”. Mina is also a shortened form of Wilhelmina, the feminine form of Wilhelm, the German cognate of William meaning “desiring protection”, “willful protection”, or “willful helmet”, composed of…

Shigeru

Shigeru is a Japanese male name with a variety of meanings depending on the kanji used: 茂 “overgrown; luxuriant, thickly growing” 繁 “flourishing, luxuriant; rich, prosperous” 滋 “nourishment” 卯 “sign of the Rabbit” 栄 “flourish, prosperity; honor, glory; lush, luxuriant” There are other meanings depending on the kanji used. Written in hiragana it’s しげる and シゲル in katakana. Origin: Japanese Meaning: various…

Izumi

Izumi is a Japanese unisex name, though it seems to be more commonly used for girls than boys. It has a variety of meanings depending on the kanji used: 泉 “spring; fountain” 泉美 “spring; fountain + beauty; beautiful” 泉水 “spring; fountain + water” 和泉 “peace; harmony; serenity + spring; fountain” 一角 “one + corner, angle, edge” 五巳 “five + snake; sign…

Leo

Leo comes from the Latin word meaning “lion” via Ancient Greek leon which derives from an uncertain origin; it’s possible it could have been adopted from a non Indo-European source, perhaps from Proto-Semitic *labiʾ-, *labuʾ- (lion). The name might have originated as a nickname for someone who was courageous and brave. Leo is the name…