78 Names Meaning 'Knowledge' For Your Brilliant Baby

Anusuya Mukherjee
Feb 16, 2024 By Anusuya Mukherjee
Originally Published on Jul 15, 2022
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The name you choose for your baby has a lot of impact on their life.

A good name can bring lots of luck to your baby’s life. It also becomes a part of their personality, hence naming a baby is an important decision.

There are so many incredible names that mean ‘knowledge’, ‘wisdom’, and ‘strong’. Your baby deserves the best name. To make it easier for you we have collected 78 brilliant names for your bright baby inspired from various cultures and languages. Check out the list below of famous Greek and American names that mean knowledge for your precious little one.

Read on for some interesting male names meaning 'knowledge' and girl names meaning 'knowledge'.

Gaelic Names Meaning 'Knowledge'

The Gaelic language is native to people of Gaels, Scotland, and Ireland. It was a principal language for a couple of medieval kingdoms in Europe. Check out the names below that mean knowledge in the Gaelic language for your brilliant baby.

Alvis (Old Norse origin), meaning ‘all-wise’, is a cute unisex name for your bright baby.

Boman (Persian origin), meaning ‘great mind’, is another beautiful name.

Conroy (Irish origin), meaning ‘wise advisor’, is a famous baby boy name.

Dara (Hebrew origin). Meaning ‘nugget of wisdom', makes for one of the popular girl names.

Frode (Old Norse origin), meaning ‘wise’, is a rare name for a baby boy.

Mendel (Irish origin), meaning ‘wisdom and learning’. It is a Yiddish variation of the name Menachem.

Minerva (Roman origin), meaning ‘wisdom’, is a symbol of the Roman goddess of wisdom and is also a popular name for someone wise, intelligent, and knowledgeable.

Quinn (Irish origin), meaning ‘counsellor and intelligent’, is also the last name of the popular character Harley Quinn.

Senan (Irish origin), meaning ‘old and wise’, Sean is a common variant of this name.

Tallis (European origin), meaning, ‘wisdom’; is a popular baby girl name who is wise, intelligent, and smart.

Flower Names Meaning Knowledge

There are so many beautiful flowers that hold special meanings in different cultures and societies. Check out this list below if you are looking for flower baby names meaning knowledge.

Aquilegia (Latin origin), meaning ‘eagle’. It is derived from the Latin word ‘Aquila’. It makes a beautiful name for a baby girl.

Begonias (French origin), meaning ‘Begone’s flower’. In American culture it means knowledge. People send this flower to acknowledge the wisdom of others.

Euphorbia (English origin), meaning ‘protection’. This flower makes a beautiful name for wise baby girls.

Iris (Greek origin), meaning ‘goddess of rainbow’. There are multiple meanings associated with this flower. Greeks variation recognize this flower as a connection between the two heavenly realms, for the French, it's their national symbol.

Jacaranda (Spanish origin), meaning ‘fragrant’. This flower name means wisdom and is a popular baby girl name.

Lilac (Latin origin), meaning ‘purity’. This flower holds many meanings and one such meaning is ‘wisdom’.

Perovskia (Russian origin), meaning ‘fearless’. It is a type of lavender that is often related to wisdom.

Purple Lotus (Greek origin), meaning ‘The flower’. The lotus flower is associated with wisdom, intelligence, and knowledge in Buddhism, Hindu, and eastern cultures.

Sage (Latin origin), meaning ‘sharp’. It is popular among baby boy names, however, you can use it as a unisex name for your precious baby.

Salvia (Latin origin), meaning ‘whole’. It is a modern version of the name Sage which means 'wise'. Saliva is the feminine version of the name Sage and makes a beautiful name for your brilliant baby girl.

Greek Names Meaning 'Knowledge'

Greek mythology characters have interesting names and meanings. Greek god-goddesses names are a great source for finding the perfect name for your brilliant baby. Check out the list below of baby names that mean knowledge inspired by Greek mythology.

Apollo (Greek origin), meaning ‘god of medicine’. He was the son of Zeus.

Argus (Greek origin), meaning ‘shining and bright’, is a popular Greek name.

Athena (Greek origin), meaning ‘war and wisdom’, Athena was the name of the daughter of Zeus.

Hector (Greek origin), meaning ‘strong’, is famous for the Trojan war.

Nester (Greek origin), meaning ‘wise ruler’, is the name of the legendary person that helped the Greeks to win the war of Trojan.

Socrates (Greek origin), meaning ‘wisdom’, is a popular Greek god and philosopher.

Sophia (Greek origin), meaning ‘wisdom’, is a beautiful name and popular among the girl names that means knowledge.

American Names Meaning 'Knowledge'

Have you heard the name of a popular Hollywood actor named Alden Ehrenreich? Did you know the meaning of his name means ‘knowledge seeker’? Have a look at the list below to know more about such interesting names that mean knowledge seeker.

Alden (American origin), meaning ‘knowledge seeker’. This English name is famous among American baby names that mean knowledge.

Aldo (Italian origin), meaning ‘knowledge’. This word is derived from an Italian word and has German roots as well.

Aldrich (English origin), meaning ‘wise ruler’, is a cute baby boy name.

Alfie (English origin), meaning ‘wise counselor’. This word is derived from the English name Alfred. The meaning, a wise counselor makes a beautiful unisex name for your bright little girl.

Basker (American origin), meaning ‘bright and radiant'. This baby name also means knowledge and wisdom.

Cato (Latin origin), meaning ‘intelligence’. The name Cato has Greek and Roman roots and is also famous as a baby name that means knowledge.

Conrad (German origin), meaning ‘brave counsel’. This German name is widely used as a last name that means knowledge. Writer,Joseph Conrad is a notable person with this last name.

Ethan (Biblical origin), meaning ‘strong and firm’, is a popular American name for someone with a smart intellect. As the name means strong, it is more suitable for a tough baby boy.

Hudson (English origin), meaning ‘intellect’. This name meaning is associated with knowledge and a baby boy.

Hugh (German origin), meaning ‘intellect’, is another famous name meaning that is related to wisdom.

Odin (Norse Mythology origin), meaning ‘power and strength’. It is the name of God Odin who is associated with wisdom.

Ray (German origin), meaning ‘wise’,  is short for Raymond.

Raymond (German origin), meaning ‘wise protector’, is a popular name who can be a wise friend and mean intelligent.

Reinier (German origin), meaning ‘wise army’. It could be used as a unisex name for your little one.

Hindu Baby Names Meaning 'Knowledge'

Hindu culture has many beautiful names that mean knowledge and wisdom. Many of them take inspiration from the goddess of wisdom. If you are looking for perfect baby boy names for your little one, here are a couple of the ideas of  Hindu baby boy names meaning knowledge.

Aadish (Sanskrit origin), meaning ‘full of wisdom and knowledge’, is a popular Hindu baby boy name.

Aalekh (Sanskrit origin), meaning ‘To gain knowledge’, is a perfect name for your wise baby boy.

Aariketh (Indian origin), meaning ‘god of knowledge and wisdom’. It is a wise Bengali baby name and also the name of the Hindu God Lord Ganesha.

Aariv (Sanskrit origin), meaning ‘king of wisdom’. This has immense popularity among Indian Hindu baby boy names that mean 'wisdom'. If you are looking for a name that would mean 'intelligent', then this name will be a good choice.

Aaryav (Sanskrit origin), meaning ‘knowledgable person’. This Indian baby name also means 'wisdom'.

Abhaj (Arabic origin), meaning ‘A person with great wisdom of knowledge’. It is a famous Indian baby boy name.

Abhigyan (Indian origin), meaning ‘source of knowledge’. It is the best name for your brilliant baby boy.

Abidin ( Arabic origin), meaning ‘father of knowledge’, is a beautiful baby name.

Adhit (Indian origin), meaning ‘bestowed with knowledge’. It is a beautiful Hindu baby boy name to highlight the intelligence of your bright baby.

Adra (Sanskrit origin), meaning ‘more knowledgeable. You should choose this name for your baby boy, it sounds very modern and attractive.

Agam (Sanskrit origin), meaning ‘knowledge’, is a beautiful Indian Hindu baby boy name.

Aghadbhod (Indian origin), meaning ‘clever’. It is a perfect name for baby boys that exhibits intelligence.

Ashwat (Indian origin), meaning ‘tree of knowledge. Lord Buddha used to meditate under this tree.

Baanan (Indian origin), meaning ‘knowledgable’, perfect name for a Hindu baby boy.

Barath (Sanskrit origin), meaning ‘seeker of knowledge, is a famous baby name.

Barathi (Sanskrit origin), meaning ‘person who seeks knowledge. It is a beautiful name for baby girls.

Bhagavath (Telegu origin), meaning ‘very knowledgable’. This name is the first choice of many Hindu babies’ parents.

Bhaidhyanath (Indian origin), meaning ‘sage’. It is a rare baby boy name as it is not modern.

Bhaskar (Sanskrit origin), meaning ‘Sun’. This name has another meaning, knowledge.

Bhramatej (Sanskrit Origin), meaning ‘knowledge of God’. This name is adorned by Lord Buddha.

Chinmaye (Indian origin), meaning ‘blissful’. This name has immense popularity in the list of male names meaning knowledgable.

Devagya (Hindi origin), meaning ‘with knowledge of God’, is a beautiful Hindu baby name.

Dhiman (Sanskrit origin), meaning ‘wise’, is a good name for your son.

Gyan (Indian origin), meaning ‘knowledge’. It is popular among baby names that mean knowledge.

Hakim (Arabic origin), meaning ‘learned’. This name is used as a first name as well as a last name.

Mahant (Hindu origin), meaning ‘great and knowledge’. It is popular among baby names that mean knowledge in India.

Oha (Sanskrit origin), meaning ‘true knowledge’. It is popular in the list of modern baby names that mean 'knowledge'.

Subhod (Sanskrit origin), meaning ‘intelligent’, is a good name if you are looking for a baby boy name that means knowledge.

Sujan (Indian origin), meaning ‘honest’. This name also means wise and is a famous baby name that means knowledge.

Sumesh (Indian origin), meaning ‘knowledgable and success’. It is a popular Indian baby boy name.

Updesh (Indian origin), meaning ‘To gain knowledge. It is widely famous as a baby boy name that means 'knowledge'.

Ved (Sanskrit origin), meaning ‘person who has sacred knowledge of Veda’. Veda is four holy manuscripts of Hindus.

Vidyut (Sanskrit origin), meaning ‘shining’, is a popular choice for baby boy names that means knowledge.

Vignan (Telegu origin), meaning ‘Knowledge and respect. It is a unisex baby name that means 'knowledge'.

Vinit (Indian origin), meaning ‘knowledge’, best name for a baby boy among baby names that mean 'knowledge'.

Vipin (Indian origin), meaning ‘grand’, is famous under the name that means 'knowledge'.

Vivek (Sanskrit origin), meaning ‘Wisdom’, is a popular name among baby names that mean 'knowledge'.

Yogesh (Indian origin), meaning ‘source of knowledge, is derived from yoga.

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Written by Anusuya Mukherjee

Bachelor of Arts and Law specializing in Political Science and Intellectual Property Rights

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Anusuya MukherjeeBachelor of Arts and Law specializing in Political Science and Intellectual Property Rights

With a wealth of international experience spanning Europe, Africa, North America, and the Middle East, Anusuya brings a unique perspective to her work as a Content Assistant and Content Updating Coordinator. She holds a law degree from India and has practiced law in India and Kuwait. Anusuya is a fan of rap music and enjoys a good cup of coffee in her free time. Currently, she is working on her novel, "Mr. Ivory Merchant".

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