Names That Mean Peace: 100+ Beautiful Options for Boys & Girls (2026 List)

Names that mean “peace” across cultures — boy and girl options with origins and famous bearers.

Top 15 Names that mean peace

1. Olivia — Olive tree (Olivia Newton-John)
2. Yuki — Snow; happiness (Yuki Tsunoda (F1 driver))
3. Jonah — Dove (Jonah Hill)
4. Amani — Peace (Amani (singer))
5. Xola — Stay in peace
6. Selamawit — She of peace
7. Salma — Peace, safe (Salma Hayek (actress))
8. Yonah — Dove
9. Fridtjof — Thief of peace (Fridtjof Nansen (explorer))
10. Aarav — Peaceful sound
11. Arcadia — Region of simplicity
12. Taehyung — Great prosperity (태형) (V (BTS) born Kim Taehyung)
13. Paloma — Dove (Paloma Picasso)
14. Friedrich — Peaceful ruler (Friedrich Nietzsche)
15. Fritz — Peaceful ruler (Fritz Lang (director))

Complete List with Meanings

Name	Meaning	Origin	Famous Bearer
Olivia	Olive tree	Latin	Olivia Newton-John
Yuki	Snow; happiness	Japanese	Yuki Tsunoda (F1 driver)
Jonah	Dove	Hebrew	Jonah Hill
Amani	Peace	Swahili	Amani (singer)
Xola	Stay in peace	Zulu	—
Selamawit	She of peace	Amharic	—
Salma	Peace, safe	Arabic	Salma Hayek (actress)
Yonah	Dove	Hebrew	—
Fridtjof	Thief of peace	Norse	Fridtjof Nansen (explorer)
Aarav	Peaceful sound	Sanskrit	—
Arcadia	Region of simplicity	Greek	—
Taehyung	Great prosperity (태형)	Korean	V (BTS) born Kim Taehyung
Paloma	Dove	Spanish	Paloma Picasso
Friedrich	Peaceful ruler	German	Friedrich Nietzsche
Fritz	Peaceful ruler	German	Fritz Lang (director)
Gottfried	God peace	German	Gottfried von Strassburg
Manfred	Man of peace	German	—
Wilfried	Will peace	German	Wilfried Bony
Miroslava	Peace and glory	Russian	—
Kang	Healthy, peaceful (康)	Chinese	—
Ning	Peaceful, serene (宁)	Chinese	—
Ping	Peaceful (平)	Chinese	—
Yanping	Swallow peace (燕平)	Chinese	—
Goraidh	God’s peace	Scottish	—
Aloha	Love, peace, compassion	Hawaiian	Aloha (Hawaiian concept)
Lono	God of peace and agriculture	Hawaiian	Lono (Hawaiian god)
An	Peace, safety (安)	Vietnamese	—
Anh	Bright, peace (英/安)	Vietnamese	—
Bình	Peace, calm (平)	Vietnamese	—
Hòa	Peace (和)	Vietnamese	—
Yên	Peaceful, swallow (燕)	Vietnamese	—
Pacita	Peace	Filipino	Pacita Abad (artist)
Tahimik	Quiet, peaceful	Filipino	—
Irena	Peace	Polish	Irena Sendler (WWII hero)
Sławomir	Glorious peace	Polish	—
Zbigniew	Let go of anger	Polish	Zbigniew Brzeziński
Axel	Father of peace	English	Axel Rose
Forsythe	Man of peace	English	Forsythe (English name)
Geoffrey	God peace	English	Geoffrey Chaucer
Humphrey	Peaceful warrior	English	Humphrey Bogart
Femke	Girl (Frisian)	Dutch	Femke Halsema
Fenna	Peace	Dutch	Fenna (Dutch name)
Freek	Peaceful ruler	Dutch	Freek de Jonge (comedian)
Jef	God peace	Dutch	Jef Lambrecht
Bedřich	Peaceful ruler	Czech	Bedřich Smetana (composer)
Drahomíra	Precious peace	Czech	Drahomíra (Czech princess)
Miroslav	Peace and glory	Czech	Miroslav Klose (footballer)
Alkyoni	Kingfisher	Greek	Halcyon (Greek mythology)
Thanatos	Death	Greek	Thanatos (Greek mythology)
Federica	Peaceful ruler	Italian	Federica Mogherini
Federico	Peaceful ruler	Italian	Federico Fellini

How to Choose the Right Names that mean peace

When selecting a name:

• Meaning — Does it align with your values?
• Pronunciation — Say it with your surname or brand
• Heritage — Honor family or cultural roots
• Popularity — Check SSA trends
• Flow — Test first + middle + last combinations

Expert tips

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best names that mean peace?

Top picks include Olivia, Yuki, Jonah, Amani, Xola. Browse our full list below — each entry includes context to help you choose.

How do I choose names that mean peace?

Consider your goal (baby name, username, team name, etc.), pronunciation, uniqueness, and how the name fits your brand or story. Use our Name Generator for personalized suggestions.

Are these names that mean peace unique?

Our lists mix classic favorites and lesser-known options. For name meanings, we prioritize names that are memorable and meaningful rather than overused.

Can I use these names that mean peace commercially?

Name ideas are free to use. For business names, always check trademark databases and domain availability before launching a brand.

Trusted Sources

We cross-reference our research with established references:

• Social Security Administration — Popular Baby Names
• Behind the Name — Etymology Database
• BabyCenter — Name Trends

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