Baby Names That Mean Peace: 16 Names With Meanings
Names that mean peace are a quiet kind of wish: a calm life for your child and a calm home. This list collects 16 names from Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, Slavic and Sanskrit that mean peace, peaceful or calm, from classics like Irene and Solomon to fresh picks like Amani and Mira.
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Every meaning is traced to its source language, and we mark where a name means calm or serenity rather than peace itself. Names are grouped by gender, with a short note on each.
Our top picks
Girl names (9)
- IreneGreekpeace (from eirene)Graceful and old-fashioned, named for the Greek goddess of peace.
- IrinaRussianpeace (Russian form of Irene)A softer, more modern sound than Irene.
- SalomeHebrewpeace (from shalom)Biblical and dramatic; pronounced suh-LOH-mee.
- ShantiSanskritpeace, tranquillityUsed across India; also a familiar word in yoga.
- MiraSlavicpeace, world (from mir)Short and international; works in many languages.
- SalmaArabicsafe, peacefulWarm and melodic; popular across the Arab world.
- AmaniSwahili / Arabicpeace (Swahili); wishes, hopes (Arabic)Two meanings in two languages, both lovely.
- SerenaLatincalm, serene (not literally 'peace')Calm by definition; made famous by Serena Williams.
- SakinaArabictranquillity, inner peaceAn Arabic word for the calm that comes with faith.
Boy names (5)
- SolomonHebrewpeace (from shalom)Wise king, strong name, and the nickname Sol.
- FrederickGermanicpeaceful ruler (from frid + ric)Dignified, with friendly short forms: Fred, Freddie, Rick.
- SalimArabicsafe, peaceful, soundWidely used and easy to pronounce.
- PaxLatinpeaceA modern one-syllable favourite, named for the Roman goddess of peace.
- AmanArabic / Sanskritpeace, safetyShort and used across South Asia and the Middle East.
Unisex names (2)
- ShalomHebrewpeace, wholenessThe Hebrew greeting, also used as a given name.
- SalamArabicpeaceThe Arabic word for peace and greeting, used for any child.
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How to choose
Peace has a few different roots
Greek gives Irene (eirene). Hebrew gives Solomon and Salome, both from shalom. Arabic gives Salim, Salma and Salam, from the same Semitic root as shalom. Slavic gives Mira, from mir, which means both 'peace' and 'world'. Pick the language that fits your family.
Calm is not the same as peace
Serena and Sakina mean calm or tranquil rather than peace, but they are often chosen for the same reason. We mark them on the list so you know exactly what you are getting.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good girl name that means peace?
Irene is the classic, Mira is the modern pick, and Shanti and Salma are lovely choices from Sanskrit and Arabic.
What are boy names that mean peace?
Solomon, Frederick, Salim and Pax all carry the meaning, and Aman and Shalom work too.
Is Olivia a peace name?
Not literally. Olivia comes from the olive tree, which is a symbol of peace, but the name itself means 'olive'. We leave it off the list because it is a symbol, not a translation.
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