Lithuanian baby names

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Updated: April 9th, 2024

Lithuania is a land rich heritage and culture and after its separation from Russia, Lithuania came out in full bloom with its cultural mix. Lithuanian language is one of the oldest and purest language among the Indo-Europeans.

Traditionally Lithuanian baby names consist of the given name (vardas) which is followed by the family name (pavardÄ—). A Lithuanian personal name is usually governed by three major factors and these are civil law, canon law, and tradition. Lithuanian parents always follow the rules of the Lithuanian language for naming their child. Lithuanian boys name always end with the Indo-European masculine endings -as; -is; -us. Lithuanian babies have usually one or two given names (vardas) and their surnames are hereditary and generally patrilineal i.e. taken from the father's name. Lithuanian surnames are generally based on occupation, topography, a physical or character trait.

Below is the list which contains some of the best Lithuanian baby names.

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Diana

This Latin name meaning "divine" refers to the Roman goddess of the moon and gained poignancy through Princess Diana.

Elena

Sun, Variant of Helen, Excellent, The Bright One

Sandra

Protect and Man, Man's Defender, Protector, Form of Alexander

Margarita

Child of Light, Daisy Flower, Pearl

Inga

He who is Foremost, God of Fertility and Peace, Beautiful, Ingeborg

Milda

Friendly, God of Love, Gentle Strength

Danuta

A Gift from God

Grazyna

The Graceful, The Beautiful

Aras

Eagle

Tatjana

King of the Sabines, From the House of Tatius

Andrius

Manly, Masculine, Warrior, Man

Estera

Star

Sofija

Wisdom

Edita

Joyous, Spoils of War, Prosperity, Fight

Liepa

Linden Tree

Linas

Light, To Be Present In Latent, A Devoted One, Tender

Petras

Stone, Strong, Rock, River

Titas

Title, Giant, Use in Mostly 18th and 19th Centuries, Honored

Jolanta

Violet

Laima

Redness, Lucky One

Benas

The Blessed

Viktorija

The Victor, Victory

Barbora

The Foreign

Emilija

Imitating, Rivaling

Danielius

God is My Judge

Kotryna

Pretty, Beloved, Dear, The Pure

Nojus

Rest

Dominykas

Belonging to the Lord

Morta

Dedicated to Mars, Mistress, Hebrew Meaning, Lady

Jonelis

Yahweh is Gracious, Gift of God

Rozalija

Rose

Amalija

Efficient, Aspirations, Brave, Emulus

Ieva

Live, Living, The Enlivening

Jokubas

Holder of the Heel, Yahweh May Protect, Supplanter

Jurgis

Worker of the Earth, Farmer, Earthworker

Justinas

The Just, Righteous, Singer, Judicious

Henriko

Powerful, Rich, Home, Power

Emilis

Rivaling, Imitating

Onele

Angel, He (God) Was Gracious, Grain, Eagle

Aldona

Adal Which Means Noble Honorable

Annze

Gracious, Graceful, Form of Anna, Favour

Alfredas

Counsel from the Elves, Inspired Advice, All and Peace, Natural Spirit

Migle

Foggy Or Misty, Mist

Robertas

Robert Burns the Poet, Bright, Glory and Brilliant, A

Valerija

The Strong, The Healthy

Adomas

Red Earth, Humanity, First Human Being, A Prophets Name

Albertas

Honorable, Bright through Nobility, Noble Famous, Highborn

Aleksandras

He Who Wards Off (Other) Men, Defender of Men

Antanas

Inestimable, Praiseworthy, Beyond Price, Invaluable

Armandas

Warrior, Army, Man

Audrah

Nobility, Form of Audrey, Power, Honorable

Augustas

The August, The Dignified

Augustinas

Worthy of Respect, Grandeur, Majestic, Great

Benediktas

The Blessed

Bronius

Transfer: Bear, The Element Brun Which Means Brown, Shield

Daina

From Denmark, Similar to Daniel

Darius

Wealthy, Possess, Give, Prophet

Davidas

Loved By God, Beloved One, Courageous Hero who Killed Goliath King of Israel

Dovydas

Beloved

Erikas

Peaceful Ruler, Ever-powerful, Alone-Ruler, Honor and Powerful King

Gabija

To Cover, to Protect, Cover

Gabrielius

Strong as a Bear, Christan, God's Strength

Gvidas

Woods, A Middle Ages Variant of Guy, Warrior, Guide

Haroldas

Army Ruler, Warrior, To Rule, Strong and Glory

Henrikas

Powerful, House and King, Ruler of the Enclosure, Power

Ignas

Fire

Jadvyga

Struggle, Battle, War, Fight

Julija

Dedicated to Jupiter

Kajetonas

From Caieta

Kajus

From Caieta

Karolis

Vigorous, Strong, Free Man, Husband

Lenas

Fair Haired, Pledge, Light, Flaxen Hair

Leonas

The Lion

Lilija

Lily

Marija

Bitterness, Bitter, Princess of the Sea

Marijus

Mars, Sea, Male

Martinas

War-like, Warrior, Warring, Dedicated to Mars

Martynas

Mars

Matas

Gift of Yahweh

Melanija

Dark, Black, Obscure

Mykolas

Who is Like God

Nastusya

Surrender, Risen One, Resurrection

Petrelis

Stone, Strong, Rock, River

Pranciskus

The Element Francesco Which Means Frenchman, Free, From France, Frenchwoman

Rasa

Full of Essence, A Young Deer, Dew, Nectar

Rudah

Rue Herb, Friend, Beautiful, Companion

Rutah

Friend, Rue Herb, Companion, Beautiful

Simonas

The Word of God, Listening Intently, Which is Exalted, To Hear or be Heard

Smilte

Sandwort

Solveiga

Struggle, Strength, House, Path of the Sun

Ugne

Fire

Valdas

Rule

Vilhelmas

Protection, Will-helmet, Will and Helmet, Protect

Viltautas

People, Hope

Viltaute

People, Hope

Vilte

People, Hope

Vincentas

Conquering, One Who Overcomes, Prevailing, Victor

Vitalija

Lively, Life-Sustaining