Names that Mean Invisible (25 Ideas for Boys and Girls)
Discover names that mean invisible. Perfect ideas for people, pets, creative writing and more. We promise we aren’t hiding any from you!
Boy Names that Mean Invisible
We’ve gathered all the boy names that mean invisible, hidden, or concealed for you to browse.
Amon
Coming from ancient Greek and Egyptian, Amon means hidden.
Cudius
In the Gaulish language, Cudius means concealed or hidden.
G’oyibberdi
G’oyibberdi is an Uzbek name that means given invisibility.
Mahjoub
In Arabic, Mahjoub means invisible, veiled, covered. This name is mainly used in Morocco
Prothade
Historians debate the meaning of the medieval French name Prothade. It may come from Greek words meaning first and invisible, concealed. Or it could originate from a Latin word meaning testified. Finally, it could come from the name of an ancient Gaulish aristocrat.
Zephon
Zephon, sometimes spelled Ziphion, comes from the Hebrew name meaning hidden. In the Bible, the angels Ziphion and Ithuriel searched for Satan after he fell from heaven.
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Girl Names that Mean Invisible
These female names meaning invisible come from a variety of sources around the globe and across time.
Abuto
In the Luo language of Kenya, the female name Abuto means I have hidden.
Aether
According to ancient philosophy, aether is the invisible fifth element. It can also be spelled aither or ether. Or it can be called quintessence. It also makes a gorgeous name.
Ampha
The unique name Ampha means hidden light in Thai. I love this one of a kind idea.
Leto
According to ancient Greek myth, Leto is Apollo and Artemis’s mother. Her name may mean hidden or wife.
Malundama
In the Kongo language of Africa, Malundama means hidden things.
Nihan
The name Nihan means hidden secret in Persian.
Words Related to Invisibility
To give you further inspiration, check out these words related to invisibility.
Camouflage
Sure, camouflage is a form of concealment, not true invisibility. French artist Andre Mare led its development for military use during World War I.
The term for an animal to blend in with its surroundings is known as crypsis, another intriguing idea.
Or you could come up with some interesting related names, like Cameron, Camilla, or just Cam.
Chameleon
This leads very nicely into our next item, the animal best known for its “invisibility” – the chameleon. They can range from less than an inch long to 27 inches depending on the species!
Cloak
Invisibility cloaks and cloaking devices are popular in fantasy and science fiction (as well as rings of invisibility, potions, and more).
Scientists are even developing actual, functioning cloaking devices today!
Ghillie
Are you familiar with the type of camouflage known as a ghillie suit? It actually gets its name from a Scottish fairy known as the Ghillie Dhu who wore clothes made of leaves and moss.
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Illusion
The word illusion has great variations that you might enjoy: illusory, illusional, and illusionary
Translucent
Translucent reminds me of the character from The Boys. As Howie pointed out, translucent doesn’t actually mean invisible, just see-through!
More words related to invisibility:
- Conceal
- Covert
- Disappear
- Ethereal
- Imperceptible
- Inconspicuous
- Optics
- Secret
- Stealth
- Transparent
- Unseen
- Vanish
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People and magic artifacts associated with invisibility
Of course, there are dozens, if not hundreds of characters from fiction, mythology, religion, and video games who can become invisible. A few ancient and historical ones might spark your imagination:
- Doctor Faustus, the titular character of Christopher Marlowe’s play
- Gyfre is an invisible fairy servant who appears in Middle English tales
- Maudgalyayana, one of Buddha’s disciples
- Susan “Sue” Storm-Richards, also known as The Invisible Woman, is part of the Fantastic Four
- The Ring of Gyges, as described by Plato
- Cloaks of invisibility appear in fairy tales like The Twelve Dancing Princesses, and in traditional Welsh mythology.
- The Greek god Hades had a Cap of Invisibility, and Norse mythology tells of the Tarnhelm, or stealth helmet, which also granted the wearer magical powers
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Wrap up – Names that Mean Invisible
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