Names that Mean Time | 85 Ideas For Boys and Girls

I’ve compiled a list of our favorite names that mean time ranging from those with deep meaning, religious names, ideas inspired by religion and mythology, and dozens of other sources of inspiration.

If you want a name to represent the start of a new era or a fresh beginning in general, you can choose a name that means “time.” These names range from well-known to unusual, uncommon, and possibly absurd.

Well, there’s no time to waste! Let’s get ticking along.

Girl Names that Mean Time

Aiva

The term Aiva comes from the Gothic word aiws, which means “time, age, and eternity.” This name was first recorded in Sweden in the late 1800s.

Aika

Is a gender-neutral Finnish name that means “time.”

Amad

Is a gender-neutral Arabic name that means “period (of time).”

Amarantha 

This is a name for females that means “everlasting” in Greek. Amaranth is the masculine variant.

Amargo 

Amargo is a Greek name that means “everlasting.” It is one of the most popular girl names in Greece.

Aroa

The word aro comes from the Basque word aro, which means “period, age, and time.” 

Aroa is a girl’s name that is pronounced EYROWAH. Aroa’s native tongue is Basque, which is spoken primarily in Basque and Spanish. It also comes from the Hawaiian term aroa, which means ‘period, season.’

Aurora

The Latin name Aurora, which means “dawn,” symbolizes a new beginning. It gets its name from the Roman goddess of dawn, whose tears turned to dew. The beautiful natural phenomenon known as the Northern Lights is also associated with this beautiful name. Aurora’s nickname would be Rory, which is a creative and fun name.

Ausra

This lovely name, which means ‘dawn,’ is one of the most popular baby girl names in modern Lithuania. It also happens to be the name of one of Lithuania’s newspaper publishing houses.

Chira

Chira’s meaning: Chira is an Indian name that means “permanent” or “unable to be destroyed.” In Thai, it means “long, long-lasting, long period.”

Dagny

If you’re seeking for a Scandinavian-inspired name or want to honour a Scandinavian ancestry, Dagny, which means ‘new day or fresh beginning,’ is a good option. With its symbolism, it may be a great pick for an Easter baby girl. The heroine of Ayn Rand’s novel “Atlas Shrugged,” Dagny Taggart, is a literary bearer of this name. Dagny is also a name for a town in France.

Dari

Dari is a Sumerian name that means “enduring” or “long-lasting.” It comes from the ancient Sumerian civilization.

In Greek, the name means “one who keeps things well.”

Dawn

If you’re looking for a name with a great sense of new start, there’s no better name than Dawn. Dawn is a feminine name that means, “the first appearance of light” 

Dawn, on the other hand, is luring parents once more as an easy and multicultural alternative. This moniker comes from an English vocabulary word that means ‘daybreak.’

Fatiha

Fatiha is an Arabic name that means “first” or “opening” in numerous Middle Eastern and African nations. Fatiha is an intriguing and appealing naming option in general. Fathiya is another spelling variation of Fatiha.

Hafina

Hafina is a Welsh name that is predominantly used in Welsh-speaking countries, although it is also used in a few other countries and languages around the world. The word hafin comes from the Welsh word hafin, which means “summer season, summer time, summer days.”

Hafina is also an Arabic/Muslim girl’s name with the meaning “Many Things in Hand.”

Hengameh

Possibly derived from the Persian word hengam, which means “period, event, or season.”

Hisa

You can also use this name as it means “long time, old narrative”. It also means “congratulations, longevity, one’s natural existence.”

Hisaka

This Chinese name has several possible meanings. Ka signifies “Flower, Blossom, Fragrance, Good, Beautiful” and Hisa means “Longevity, One’s Natural Life, Congratulations, Long Ago, Old Story.” Other interpretations are available.

Ivido

This is a Hungarian name derived from terms meaning “good” and “time; weather.”

Kia

Kia is a lovely and uncomplicated African name that means ‘fresh beginnings or the beginning of a season.

Iola

Iola (that’s i-o-l-a) means ‘violet dawn,’ was a very popular name between 1900-1910. However, there’s no doubting that it sounds lovely and would be a great choice even today. To be clear, Iola is a three-syllable name with the ‘I’ pronounced as ‘eye.’

Mairangi

The name comes from the Maori words mai, which means “for ages, for a long time,” and rangi, which means “day” or “sky, heaven.”

Neoma

Neoma, which means ‘new moon,’ is a rare form of Naomi that has seen a surge in popularity in the recent four decades. Neoma has only appeared in Barbara Cartland’s book “Light of the Moon” so far, and there haven’t been many takers.

Nova

In recent years, the term Nova, which means ‘new,’ has made a significant reappearance. It has risen over 300 places since 2013, and is now one of the top 200 names on the list. 

Nova is also the astronomical word for a star that brightens suddenly before dimming. Nova Pilbeam, a British actress, contributes to the name’s glamor.

Nyssa

Nyssa is a common Greek name that means “fresh beginning” and has a worldwide appeal that would go well in America and its environs. It became extremely popular after appearing in the British science fiction program “Doctor Who.” (Find more Doctor Who names here!)

Oriana

This powerful and unusual name, which means ‘dawn,’ has literary merit. Oriana was the name of knight Amadis’ sweetheart in mediaeval legends. She has appeared in three seventeenth-century plays as well as Tennyson’s poem. This striking name is also linked to Oriana Pooles, an English actress.

Perpetua  

Perpetua means “continuous” and is an uncommon name with Latin roots.

Roxana

The name of Alexander the Great’s wife, Roxana. Roxana, which means ‘dawn,’ was first used in the 1600s in Europe and other English-speaking countries, but it acquired prominence after appearing in Daniel Defoe’s novel “Roxana” which was published in 1794. We believe it is a fascinating and underutilized option.

Sahar

This melodious Arabic name, which means morning, dawn, or awakening, was initially heard in the Middle East, but is now well known among Muslims in India, Pakistan, and the United States. Sahar Delijani, an Iranian author, and Sahar Dolatshahi, an Iranian actress, are just two examples of renowned women with this name.

Senara

Senara, which means ‘dawn,’ is one of the most uncommon and lovely names on the list. It’s easy to pronounce, yet unique at the same time. The Cornish saint and patron of Zennor village is its claim to fame.

Weena

Short for Josephina, like in George Orwell’s “The Time Machine,” where the major love interest is named Weena.

Zorina  

Zorina is a traditional girl’s name with origins in Slavic, Persian, and Iranian etymology. The meaning of Zorina is ‘golden’ or ‘golden dawn,’ according to its Slavic origin. The Persian origins of this name suggest that Zorina means ‘powerful and strong.’

Zera

Zera, which means ‘fresh beginning,’ is an unusual Hebrew name that is nearly unheard of outside of Israel. It sounds suspiciously similar to Vera, but it’s twice as foreign. You wouldn’t need a nickname because the name is so short. To make it more romantic, add a ‘h’ at the end to make it Zerah.

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Zyanya  

The name Zyanya is predominantly a female Aztec name meaning “forever, always.”

Boy Names that mean Time

Aevar

The first element of varr or varr is derived from the Old Norse word vi, which means “eternity, time, life”; the second element may have been herr “army” or geirr “spear.”

Akihisa 

Akihisa is a Japanese name.(aki) means “bright” and (hisa) means “long time” in Japanese. There are several other kanji interpretations.

Amad

In Arabic, it means “period (of time).” The name Amad is used for both boys and girls.

Amar

Amar is a Sanskrit name for boys that means “immortal.”

Ananta 

Ananta is a Sanskrit word that signifies “infinite” or “endless.” Ananta (Sanskrit: ), meaning “without ending,” signifies “endless” or “limitless,” as well as “eternal” or “infinity,” which represents Vishnu, and “balance of finity within infinity,” in other words. It also means “infinitude” or “without limit.”

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Arius  

The meaning of Arius is ‘immortal,’ according to its Greek roots. Arius is also a name of the ancient city of Medea.

Ayan 

Ayan is an Arabic male given name that means “watchful, seeing, witnessing, viewing,” and is derived from the Arabic word ‘ayn, which means “eye” or “sight.” Ayaan and Ayyan are two names that are similar to this name.

Baqi

Baqi is an Arabic word that signifies “forever.” Baki is the Turkish version of Baqi.

Chronos

In pre-Socratic philosophy and subsequent literature, Chronos (/krons/; Greek: o, [khrónos] (Modern Greek: [xronos]); Meaning – “time”), sometimes spelled Khronos or Chronus, is the personification or embodiment of time. Over time, (pun intended), it came to mean “time” in Greek.

Dauren

In Kazakh, it means “(long) life, era, time.” It is of Arabic origin.

Davran

Derived from Persian (dowran), which means “time, period, or era.”

Eumund 

Old High German êwa “time, age, law” and Old High German mund “protection” were merged to form this word.

Euric

êwa “time, age, law” and rîcja “powerful, strong, mighty” are both Old High German words.

Eliad 

Eliad means “everlasting God” and is a Hebrew name for males.

Fuku

From the Japanese (fu) which means “plenty, copious” and (ku) which means “long time” or (fuku) which means “good luck.” There are several alternate kanji interpretations.

Halit 

Halit is a Turkish name that comes from the Arabic word Khalid, which means “forever.”

Haruki

Haruki (Japanese origin) means “spring child,” thus if your newborn boy is born in the spring, this is a good name to consider.

Heng 

This name for boys is of Chinese origin and means “permanent” or “constant.”

Horatius

Though the word may be of Etruscan origin, it is thought to be derived from Latin hora, which means “hour, time, season.” Quintus Horatius Flaccus, a Roman lyric poet from the first century BC who is best known in English as Horace, was one of the most famous bearers. Other variations include Horatio, Orazio, and the feminine version, Horatia.

Khalid 

Khalid is an Arabian boy’s name that means “forever.” The feminine form of the name is Khalida.

Malay 

From the Arabic (‘asr), which means “time, age, era,” it means “my age, my time.” This is also the Indonesian term asri, which means “beautiful, fair.” In Indonesia, it is a unisex name, however in Malaysia, it is strictly masculine.

Neander 

Neander, which means “new,” is a lovely name for newborn sons that has its roots in the Greek language.

Neo 

Neo means “gift” or “new” in Latin.

Neon 

If you’re looking for a unique name, consider Neon (Greek origin). “New Beginnings,” “Energy,” and “Brightness” are all represented by the name.

Nudem

Derived from the Kurdish words nû, which means “new,” and dem, which means “time.”

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Sabik 

Sabik is an Arabic name that means “firstborn.” It’s a great name for a firstborn son.

Signe

(Ancient Norse origin) is a name that means “fresh victory” in the old Norse language.

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Zaman

From the Arabic zaman ‘time, age, period,’ which is frequently combined with other words to make names, such as Nur uz-Zaman ‘light of the era,’ Shams uz-Zaman’sun of the time.’ In the Indian subcontinent, Zaman is a well-known name.

Zamanbek

Derived from the Arabic word zamn, which means “period, era,” and the Turkish military term beg, which means “chieftain, lord.”

Zamanu

In Amharic, it means “period, era.”

Zororo

It means Rest. “Perhaps referring to a period of calm or serenity experienced by the family around the time of a child’s birth.”

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More Names That Mean Time

Synonyms And Concepts Related To Time

• Aeon, Eon
• Century
• Epoch
• Eternity
• Eventuality
• Final
• Forecast
• Future
• Hour
• Imminent
• Impending
• Inevitable
• Infinity
• Millennium
• Moment
• Morrow
• Penultimate
• Subsequent
• Tick
• Ultimate
• Verge

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Wrap up- Names That Mean Time

I hope you’ve enjoyed these names that mean time! Thank you for whiling away the minutes, hours, and seconds with us and discovering new name ideas.

Resource: We use behindthename.com to research the origin and meaning of these names.