twin

Naming a child with a twin-related name can celebrate the unique bond of siblinghood, honor cultural traditions, or reflect the joy of having a pair. These names often carry meanings of 'twin,' 'two,' or are associated with mythological or historical figures known for being twins, offering a rich tapestry of choices for parents seeking to acknowledge this special connection.

40 names from diverse cultures

Thomas Aramaic/Greek The name Thomas means 'twin.' Toma Aramaic/Slavic Toma is a variant of Thomas, also meaning 'twin.' Tomaž Slovenian Tomaž is the Slovenian form of Thomas, meaning 'twin.' Tamasin Aramaic/English Tamasin is a medieval feminine form of Thomas, meaning 'twin.' Didymus Greek Didymus is a Greek name that directly means 'twin.' Didyme Greek Didyme is the feminine form of Didymus, meaning 'twin.' Gemini Latin Gemini means 'twins' in Latin and is the name of a constellation and astrological sign representing twins. Gemina Latin Gemina is the feminine form of Gemini, meaning 'twin.' Castor Greek Castor was one of the Dioscuri twins in Greek mythology, renowned for horsemanship. Pollux Greek Pollux was the other of the Dioscuri twins in Greek mythology, known for boxing. Remus Latin Remus was one of the legendary twin founders of Rome, brother to Romulus. Romulus Latin Romulus was the other legendary twin founder of Rome, brother to Remus, who gave his name to the city. Esau Hebrew Esau was the elder twin son of Isaac and Rebekah in the Hebrew Bible. Jacob Hebrew Jacob was the younger twin son of Isaac and Rebekah in the Hebrew Bible. Artemis Greek Artemis was the Greek goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and childbirth, and the twin sister of Apollo. Apollo Greek Apollo was the Greek god of music, poetry, light, and healing, and the twin brother of Artemis. Diana Latin Diana was the Roman goddess equivalent to Artemis, associated with the moon, hunting, and childbirth. Ama Akan (Ghanaian) In Akan culture, Ama means 'born on Saturday' and is a traditional name given to a female twin born on that day. Amon Akan (Ghanaian) In Akan culture, Amon means 'born on Saturday' and is a traditional name given to a male twin born on that day. Taiwo Yoruba Taiwo means 'the one who tastes the world first' and is traditionally given to the first-born twin in Yoruba culture. Kehinde Yoruba Kehinde means 'the one who comes last' (but is considered the elder twin) and is given to the second-born twin in Yoruba culture. Hasan Arabic Hasan means 'handsome' or 'good,' and he was one of the twin grandsons of the Prophet Muhammad. Husayn Arabic Husayn is a diminutive of Hasan, meaning 'little handsome one,' and he was the other twin grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. Sita Sanskrit Sita means 'furrow' and is a prominent goddess in Hinduism, who in some traditions is considered a twin sister or gives birth to twin sons. Lava Sanskrit Lava was one of the twin sons of Rama and Sita in the Hindu epic Ramayana. Kush Sanskrit Kush was the other twin son of Rama and Sita in the Hindu epic Ramayana. Lakshmana Sanskrit Lakshmana means 'auspicious mark' and was the twin brother of Shatrughna in the Hindu epic Ramayana. Shatrughna Sanskrit Shatrughna means 'slayer of enemies' and was the twin brother of Lakshmana in the Hindu epic Ramayana. Du Chinese Du can mean 'two,' 'pair,' or 'alone,' often used in names to signify a second child or a pair. Tu'er Chinese Tu'er literally means 'two' or 'second,' sometimes appearing in traditional names for twins or second children. Secundus Latin Secundus means 'second' and was historically used for a second-born child, often applicable to the second of twins. Primo Latin/Italian Primo means 'first' and can be used for the first-born of a pair, such as the first twin. Secondo Italian Secondo means 'second' in Italian, often used for the second-born child, especially a twin. Nasatya Sanskrit Nasatya is one of the Ashvin twins, the divine horsemen of Hindu mythology, associated with healing and dawn. Dasra Sanskrit Dasra is the other of the Ashvin twins in Hindu mythology, completing the divine pair with Nasatya. Zakiya Arabic/African Zakiya means 'pure' or 'intelligent,' and in some West African cultures, it is traditionally given to the second-born twin. Idowu Yoruba Idowu is a traditional Yoruba name given to a child born after a set of twins. Alaba Yoruba Alaba is a traditional Yoruba name given to a child born after an Idowu (who is born after twins). Janus Latin Janus was the Roman god of beginnings, gates, transitions, time, duality, doorways, and endings, often depicted with two faces. Urmila Sanskrit Urmila means 'humble' or 'enchanter.' In some traditions of the Ramayana, she is depicted as the twin sister of Sita.

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