Baby Names That Mean Love
Names that mean love or beloved say the simplest, truest thing a parent feels — a tender choice that mostly favors girls but includes options for boys too.
50 names · 9 boys · 38 girls · 3 unisex · Updated Jun 2026
Strip parenting down to one word and you land on love. A name that means exactly that is about as honest as naming gets.
These names carry meanings like beloved, dear one, and affection, drawn from several languages. Most lean feminine, with a handful of boy and unisex picks. Browse by gender to find yours.
Browse names that mean love
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brother
Sibling, kin
cora
Maiden, heart
cordelia
Heart or daughter of the sea
mia
Mine, Beloved
mila
Dear One, Gracious, Miracle
polly
Bitter; wished-for child (variant of Molly/Mary)
rose
Rose flower
rosie
Rose; little rose (pet form of Rose)
david
Beloved, dear one
amanda
Worthy of love or lovable
bella
Beautiful
juliette
Youthful, soft-haired
mabel
Lovable, dear, adorable one
myra
Sweet, Beloved
romance
Love story, romantic
valentina
Strong, healthy, vigorous
beau
Handsome, beautiful
darcy
Dark one; from Arcy
esme
Esteemed, loved
lola
Sorrows, strong woman
amaya
Night Rain, The End, Beloved
roisin
Little rose
aziza
Mighty, Precious
abiha
Her father's daughter
alfiya
Sweet, friendly, or one in a million
anas
Friendliness, affection, or companion
aroob
Loving wife, woman who loves her husband
hanan
Compassion, mercy, or affection
hannan
Most merciful, compassionate, or loving
mantasha
Longed for, desired, or wish
mayra
Favorable, admirable, beloved
zaisha
Princess, beloved, or alive
aarvi
Peace, calm, or lovely
alveena
Beloved, cared for, noble friend
heer
Diamond, precious stone
jiya
Sweetheart, life, or piece of heart
karina
Pure, dear, beloved
krish
Short Form of Krishna
krishna
Dark, Black
mehreen
Lovable, Kind
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