From Greek poly- “many” + -mestor (guardian/advisor) - roughly “many-counselor” or “much-adviser”; name of a Thracian king in Greek myth.
Greek
Boy
Monastic superior; 'earlier' or 'first' - leader of a priory
English
Boy
'Image' or 'likeness of Partha (Arjuna)' - one who resembles Arjuna
Sanskrit
Boy
Elaboration of Perry - associated with 'pear tree' or 'dweller by the pear tree'
English
Boy
No independent meaning as a standalone name; meaning depends on the root name - e.g., from Patricia ('noble') or from Peter/Pieter ('rock')
Portuguese
Unisex
victorious; conqueror (one who wins)
Sanskrit
Boy
Likely Hawaiian, possibly from puna (spring, well) + wae (portion/division); roughly "spring's portion/place" - exact meaning uncertain.
Hawaiian
Unisex
Uncertain - possibly 'protector' (from pal-) or linked to 'palak' (Hindi/Sanskrit) meaning 'eyelid/leaf'; may be an invented name without an established traditional meaning.
Unisex
Little fairy; possibly related to 'leaf' (Sanskrit parna) or butterfly-like
Girl
Little stones; a diminutive/affectionate form of "pebble"
From Latin prior 'earlier, superior'; an occupational name for the head of a priory (monastic official).
English
Boy
One who resembles Partha (Arjuna); an image or likeness of the hero Arjuna
Sanskrit
Boy
Associated with the hero Perseus; often interpreted as 'destroyer' or 'avenger' (etymology uncertain).
Greek
Boy
Beloved, sweet, dear
Indian
Girl
Beloved; "God's gift" - likely a variant of Prisha
Indian, Sanskrit
Girl
A blow or strike; also a strong, flavorful drink - figuratively denotes force, vigor, or punchiness
Boy
Probably related to Tagalog root 'laki' ('big', 'grow'); roughly 'one who grows/causes to grow' or 'big/large' (meaning uncertain)
Boy
uncertain; possible senses include 'touch' (related to Sanskrit roots) or a Persian-derived sense such as 'beloved'/'gracious' - exact meaning varies by source
Hindi
Boy
Redeemed or ransomed by God
Boy
Little Peter / 'little rock' (diminutive of Peter; Peter means 'rock' or 'stone')
Slavic
Girl
Lover of horses
Greek
Girl
much spoken-of; very famous
Greek
Boy
ancient, venerable
Latin
Girl
Charioteer of Partha (Arjuna); an epithet of Lord Krishna
Sanskrit
Boy
From the Greek name Perseus; possibly 'destroyer' or 'avenger'.
Greek
Boy
Nectar, ambrosia; milk
Indian, Sanskrit
Boy
Prashant = calm, peaceful; Kumar = son/young man/prince. Together: 'peaceful/serene young man' or 'peaceful prince.'
Indian, Sanskrit
Boy
Derived from Sanskrit; associated with 'Pundarika' (lotus) and known as the name of a devout devotee (Pundalik) in Hindu tradition.
Indian, Sanskrit
Boy
Possibly 'caretaker' or 'protector' from Sanskrit/Hindi roots; may also be related to 'palki' (palanquin). Exact meaning uncertain.
Hindi, Sanskrit
Girl
Locational surname - possibly 'of/from the enclosure or park' or 'dweller by a pear tree'
English
Unisex
Persian: "father". As a Scandinavian-related form (from Peter): "rock/stone".
Persian, Scandinavian
Boy
little Peter - 'rock' or 'stone' (diminutive form of Peter)
Dutch
Boy
leaf, foliage
Greek
Girl
From Greek poly- 'many' + xenos 'guest/stranger' - 'very hospitable' or 'many guests'
Greek
Girl
ancient, venerable
Latin
Girl
Charioteer of Partha (Arjuna); an epithet of Lord Krishna
Sanskrit
Boy
Possibly 'destroyer' (from Greek perthō 'to sack, ravage'); also historically associated with 'Persian' (Πέρσης = Persian person)
Greek
Boy
Little or mischievous fairy
English
Girl
calm, peaceful, tranquil
Sanskrit
Boy
From Pundalik, a legendary devotee of Lord Vithoba/Vitthal, combined with the honorific/surname Rao ('chief'/'lord') - roughly 'Pundalik the honored/devoted one'.
Indian
Boy
From Palani - a sacred hill town in Tamil Nadu associated with Lord Murugan; also interpreted as 'place of fruits' or 'fruitful'.
Tamil
Boy
Uncertain - possibly 'dweller by the pear tree' (if from Perry) or 'fairy' (if from Pari)
Unisex
possibly “hard/steel spear” (likely from Welsh elements meaning spear + hard/steel)
Welsh
Boy
son of Peter ('rock')
English
Boy
leaf, foliage
Greek
Girl
Apple/fruit king; ruler of orchards (interpreted from 'pomum' + 'roi').
