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18 Smart Baby Name Picks That Mean Wisdom
Meet some scholar-worthy monikers!
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As a parent, of course you’ll have the opportunity to impart all sorts of wisdom onto your little one. Never go to bed angry. Measure twice, cut once. Always check the pockets before washing a pair of trousers. And you can get a head start on this lifelong transfer of knowledge by giving your baby a name that means wisdom! Keep reading for scholar-worthy names that connote wisdom, intelligence, and knowledge.
Athena: The name of the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare screams “wise” or “of wisdom!”
Cassandra: Another name with Greek roots, this one’s a nod to Kassandra, a seer known for prophetic wisdom.
Helena: From Greek helene, sometimes interpreted as “bright one” or by extension “bright wisdom.”
Minerva: The Roman goddess parallel to Athena is strongly associated with wisdom, arts, and strategic thought—in other words, a real triple threat!
Prudence: From Latin prudentia, meaning “foresight,” “good judgement,” and “wisdom.”
Sophie: A variant of Sophia, from Greek sophia meaning “wisdom.”
Zofia: A Polish/Slavic form of Sophia with some extra z-name flair that also means—you guessed it—“wisdom.”
Akeel / Akil: From Arabic origin, meaning “intelligent,” “wise,” or “thoughtful.”
Bragi: In Norse myth, Bragi was the god of poetry and eloquence, often linked to wisdom of speech.
Erasmus: From Greek, this name means “beloved,” but historically, it’s been tied to great scholars and deep wisdom (for example, Erasmus of Rotterdam).
Hakeem / Hakim: This classic Arabic name translates to “wise,” “learned,” and “judicious.”
Kavi: Deriving from the Sanskrit word kavi, this versatile name means “poet,” “seer,” and “sage.”
Raymond: This sturdy name translates to “hand of advice” and “counsel protection”—perhaps imbuing little ones with astute judgement.
Solomon: The biblical name calls to mind the tale of King Solomon, who is known for his wisdom. Bonus meaning: The Hebrew name also represents peace.
Akira: The Japanese name means “bright,” “clear,” or “intelligent”—all synonymous with wisdom!
Cato: From Latin Cato, meaning “all-knowing” or “wise.” And for a girl, it cutely shortens to Cate or Cat!
Sage: Derived from English word meaning “wise person” this moniker doubles as a botanical baby name.
Zhi: In Chinese, “zhi (智)” means “wisdom” or “intellect.”
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