compassion

Compassion, a profound feeling of empathy and concern for the suffering of others, is a beautiful virtue to reflect in a name. Names that embody compassion can suggest a gentle, caring, and benevolent nature, inspiring qualities of kindness, mercy, and understanding. Choosing a name with this meaning can imbue an individual with a sense of purpose to make the world a more empathetic place.

40 names from diverse cultures

Daya Sanskrit The name means 'compassion' or 'mercy'. Karuna Sanskrit This name means 'compassion' or 'mercy' and is a core Buddhist concept. Hanan Arabic/Hebrew The name translates to 'compassion', 'tenderness', or 'grace'. Rahma Arabic Meaning 'mercy' or 'compassion', it is a significant Arabic term. Clement Latin Derived from 'clemens', meaning 'merciful' or 'gentle'. Clementia Latin This name means 'mercy' or 'gentleness'. Mila Slavic Meaning 'gracious', 'dear', or 'kind'. Milena Slavic This name means 'gracious', 'dear', or 'kind'. Charis Greek The name means 'grace', 'kindness', or 'beauty'. Agape Greek It signifies 'unconditional love' or 'brotherly love'. Mehr Persian Meaning 'affection', 'kindness', or 'sun'. Anukampa Sanskrit This name directly means 'compassion' or 'sympathy'. Ruth Hebrew The name means 'companion' or 'friend'. Amara Igbo/Sanskrit In Igbo, it means 'grace' or 'mercy', while in Sanskrit, it means 'immortal'. Maitri Sanskrit It means 'loving-kindness', 'friendliness', or 'benevolence'. Chen Hebrew The name means 'grace', 'charm', or 'compassion'. Kshama Sanskrit This name means 'forgiveness' or 'patience'. Lyubov Slavic The name directly means 'love'. Karim Arabic It means 'generous', 'noble', or 'bountiful'. Karima Arabic The feminine form of Karim, meaning 'generous', 'noble', or 'bountiful'. Megumi Japanese This name means 'blessing', 'grace', or 'kindness'. Shanti Sanskrit The name means 'peace'. Concordia Latin It means 'harmony', 'agreement', or 'union'. Naomi Hebrew The name means 'pleasantness' or 'delightful'. Zola Zulu It means 'quiet', 'tranquil', or 'calm'. Priya Sanskrit The name means 'beloved' or 'dear'. Lavanya Sanskrit It means 'grace' or 'beauty'. Ngozi Igbo The name means 'blessing'. Eleanor Greek/Old French While its exact origin is debated, it is often associated with 'light' or 'mercy'. Serenity English The name means 'peaceful' or 'calm'. Caritas Latin It means 'charity' or 'benevolent love'. Kiran Sanskrit The name means 'ray of light'. Aylin Turkish The name means 'moon halo' or 'light of the moon'. Kalina Slavic It refers to the 'viburnum tree' and can also mean 'gracious'. Mirabel Latin This name means 'wondrous' or 'beautiful'. David Hebrew The name means 'beloved'. Noor Arabic The name means 'light'. Rania Arabic/Sanskrit In Arabic, it means 'queen', and in Sanskrit, 'delighted' or 'pleased'. Ezra Hebrew The name means 'help' or 'salvation'. Adel German/Arabic In German, it means 'noble', and in Arabic, it can mean 'justice'.

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