355 Baby Names Meaning 'Wisdom'

Give your child the gift of wisdom and insight.

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Wisdom is the quality that represents intelligence and good decision-making. Baby names meaning ‘wisdom’ represent these much-appreciated qualities. This is because the understanding of wisdom varies from one culture to the other. For instance, Asians believe wisdom comes with life experiences, whereas the definition of wisdom differs for Europeans, who view wisdom as a balance of cognitive skills, emotional depth, and altruism. For the Romans, Minerva was the Goddess of wisdom, while the Norwegians believed in Norse God Odin as the God of wisdom.

Names related to ‘wisdom’ are special because parents hope these names inspire their children to make thoughtful decisions throughout their lives. The most popular wisdom-related name is the feminine Sophia, which means ‘wisdom’ in Greek. This name has been passed down from generation to generation and continues to be loved by parents as it symbolizes knowledge and grace. Quinn is a cool masculine name that means ‘wise’ in Irish, representing an intelligent person or someone with great understanding. The traditional Sanskrit name Veda is another beautiful example of a wisdom-related name. Parents like it for its connection to ancient Hindu religious texts. Jiyan is a unique name rooted in multiple languages and cultures. It means ‘beautiful wisdom’ in Chinese and is memorable for its interesting sound and meaning. If these names appeal to you, check out our exhaustive list of wisdom-themed names to find the perfect names for your smart little baby.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Sophia	Girl	She who possesses great knowledge and wisdom
Sofia	Girl	Wisdom
Athena	Girl	Of Athens; Wise; Goddess of war and wisdom
Quinn	Boy	Wisdom; Reason; Chief; Descendant of Conn
Anais	Girl	Highly gracious; Merciful; Immaculate; Undefiled; Goddess of fertility, healing, wisdom, and water
Veda	Girl	Knowledge; Wisdom
Sonia	Girl	Wisdom
Aariv	Boy	King of wisdom; Rainforest
Sofie	Girl	Wisdom; Holy wisdom
Damani	Boy	Tomorrow; Wisdom queen

Zofia	Girl	Wisdom
Sanvi	Unisex	One that is pursued; Pursuit of knowledge; Goddess Parvati; Goddess Lakshmi; Divinity; Wisdom; Prosperity; Love; Auspiciousness
Quinley	Girl	Faithful to pledges; Chief; Reason; Wisdom
Sofiya	Girl	Wisdom
Safia	Girl	Pure; Sincere friend; Wisdom
Jinora	Girl	Wisdom; Illuminated; Victory
Quin	Boy	Wisdom; Reason; Chief; Descendant of Conn
Vaeda	Unisex	Wisdom; Knowledge
Vedh	Unisex	Sacred knowledge; Wisdom; Quake
Alaynah	Girl	Little female bear; Wisdom; Knowledge; Harmony; Offering; Beautiful; Exalted; Precious; Child; Light

Fia	Girl	Weaver; Wisdom; Deer; Wood
Jiyan	Unisex	Life; Wisdom; Beautiful
Arav	Boy	Calm; Peaceful; Wisdom; Radiance Beautiful; Sound; Thundering
Athanasios	Boy	Wise; Goddess of wisdom and war
Zophia	Unisex	Wisdom
Avalina	Girl	Bird; Voice; Spring; Youthful; Goddess of wisdom and war
Sofi	Unisex	Wisdom
Zosia	Girl	Wisdom
Noemie	Girl	Pleasantness; Good; Lovely; Wisdom
Quinlee	Girl	Woman of wisdom

Seerat	Girl	One with inner beauty; Fame; Path; Way; Conduct; Wisdom
Nuha	Girl	Mind; Wisdom; Intelligence
Naija	Girl	A person from Nigeria; The daughter of wisdom; Successful; A beautiful rose
Medha	Girl	One of great wisdom and intellect
Neha	Girl	Love; Tenderness; Rain; Wisdom
Vedha	Girl	Wisdom; Knowledge
Vivek	Boy	Wisdom; Discrimination; Distinction
Sofija	Girl	Wisdom
Maneesh	Boy	Lord of the mind; One who has controlled and mastered his mind; Thought; Wisdom
Adharv	Boy	Strength; Wisdom; Lord Ganesha

Anahit	Girl	Goddess of fertility, wisdom, water, and healing
Divyansh	Boy	Part of Divine; Spiritual Wisdom; Religious; Pious
Gyan	Boy	Knowledge; Wisdom; Perception; Intelligence
Machi	Boy	Ten thousand; Hemp; Wisdom; Pure; City; Man battle
Nahyan	Boy	One who discourages wrongdoing; One who has reached the heights of wisdom
Athina	Girl	Greek goddess of wisdom
Sofya	Girl	Wisdom
Annasophia	Girl	Grace; Favor; Wisdom
Sonnie	Boy	Son; Wisdom
Ariv	Boy	King of wisdom; Knowledge; Intelligence; Sun; Inspiration

Sophy	Girl	Wisdom
Athens	Unisex	Of Athena; Wisdom and courage
Daanish	Boy	Learning; Knowledge; Wisdom
Athenea	Girl	Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare
Atheena	Unisex	Greek goddess of wisdom
Vivika	Girl	Battle; Bright; Wisdom
Riordan	Boy	Little poet of the king; Royal poet; Full of wisdom
Danesh	Boy	One who is filled with wisdom; Knowledge; Learning
Uchenna	Unisex	Wisdom of the father; Sense of the father
Dareen	Girl	One who has wisdom; This life and afterlife; Darling; Compassion

Zhi	Unisex	Will; Purpose; Ambition; Wisdom
Viyana	Unisex	Wisdom; Sensibility
Daichi	Boy	Great land; Great wisdom; First son
Eizen	Unisex	Glory; Prosperity; Eternity; Wisdom; Goodness; Virtue; Whole; Complete
Ezrin	Unisex	Generosity; Wisdom
Minda	Girl	Knowledge; Wisdom; Lovable; Dark-skinned; Bee
Tri	Boy	Three; Wisdom; Intellect; Pheasant
Atiksh	Boy	Wise; Knowledgeable; King of wisdom
Avid	Boy	Keen; Eager; Wisdom; Sense
Pragya	Girl	Wisdom; Knowledge; Understanding; Intelligence

Arfaan	Unisex	Wisdom; Spiritual knowledge
Daiki	Boy	Big land; Great wisdom; Great brightness
Sophiya	Girl	Wisdom
Giaan	Boy	Knowledge; One having exalted divine knowledge; Spiritual wisdom
Afina	Girl	Greek goddess of wisdom; Blueberries; To refine
Ganesh	Boy	Lord of hordes; Hindu god of wisdom and good luck; Son of Lord Shiva and Parvati
Aveleen	Girl	She is a Goddess of war and wisdom
Maanas	Boy	Mind; Thoughts; Wisdom king; Pride
Darelle	Girl	Oaktree; Compassion; Pearl of wisdom
Saphia	Girl	Pure; Sincere friend; Wisdom; Virtuous; Untainted; Innocent

Vedaant	Boy	Highest knowledge or wisdom
Zsofia	Girl	Wisdom
Chika	Girl	Wisdom; Beautiful; God is greater; Intellect
Darra	Girl	Wisdom; Oak tree; Gift; Compassion; Fruitful
Sae	Unisex	Cherry Blossom; Flourish; Refreshing; Clarity; Skillfulness; Wisdom; Love; Eternity
Erdem	Unisex	Virtue; Knowledge; Wisdom
Sonji	Girl	A woman of great wisdom and knowledge; God is gracious
Kazu	Boy	Amount; Number; Wisdom; Flower
Manish	Boy	Thought; Wisdom
Viveca	Girl	Bright battle; Wisdom; Distinction; War; Alive

Nyan	Boy	Wisdom
Sofiana	Girl	Wisdom; Favour; Grace
Sophiana	Girl	Wisdom
Saith	Unisex	Bearer of wisdom
Satoshi	Unisex	Intelligent; Wisdom; Enlightenment; Bright; To teach; Instruct
Atena	Girl	Goddess of wisdom; Wise; Praise; A variant form of the name Athena
Veida	Unisex	Knowledge; Wisdom
Athene	Girl	Of Athens; Wise; Goddess of war and wisdom
Tomohiro	Boy	Broad wisdom or knowledge
Jisoo	Unisex	Wisdom and beauty; Ambition and beauty

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Baby names meaning ‘wisdom’ are popular across the world because parents wish their children to possess the ability to discern judgment and make sound decisions. Having a wisdom-related name can serve as a constant reminder to children to pursue living a fulfilling life. Parents also believe that a name related to wisdom can motivate their children to pursue knowledge and learning. Many famous people have had these names, which helps keep them popular and relevant even today.

Infographic: Attractive Baby Names Meaning 'Wisdom'

Baby Names Meaning 'Wisdom' are significant and exquisite. They carry an inherent sense of charm that's almost impossible to ignore. Our infographic below shares several options that fit diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Explore the list and pick a name that resonates with you. Remember, your baby's name is integral to their identity, so choose a name that best complements their personality.

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