In the mountainous Basque region straddling France and Spain, unique language and cultural pride define baby naming. These names—think Aitor or Amaia—stem from Euskara, Europe’s oldest living tongue, unrelated to neighboring dialects. They often celebrate nature or hint at Basque legends and local identity. Embracing a Basque baby name preserves an ancient heritage of independence, bridging the Pyrenees and forging a connection that transcends borders.
Visitation
New house
Home leader
Priceless one
Amaia is the Basque form of Amaya, meaning "the end" or "the top."
Wise protector
Of Greek origin, a variant of Andrew, meaning "manly" or "brave."
Associated with bold qualities.
Virgin Mary
A feminine form of Alon, meaning "oak tree" or "strong."
Beautiful
White and lovely
Of Arabic origin, meaning "wise" or "thoughtful."
Noble
Desire, aspiration
Future
Bright, new house
God is my help
Beautiful
Elaia means "olive" in Greek.
Of the Russian origin.
Unknowing or fiery
Of Latin origin, meaning "priceless one."
Miracle
The messenger of god
The name Asier means "the beginning" or "dawn" in Basque.
Happy
Ainhara is a Basque name meaning "swallow" (the bird).
The name Aynara means "swallow" (the bird).
Fiery or ardent
Xabi is a Basque form of the name "Xavier," which means "new house" or "bright."
New house
The meaning of Aritzel is "light of God."
Ainoa means "the only one" or "unique" in Basque.
Nerea is a name of Basque origin meaning "mine" or "sea spirit."
Kilyan is a variant of the name Killian, which is of Irish origin meaning "church" or "war strife."
The name Azier is of Basque origin and means "helpful" or "supportive."
Ahitana means "refuge" or "shelter."
Seve is a variant of the name "Seve," which is often associated with the name "Severino." The name Severino is of Latin origin and means "stern" or "severe."
The meaning of the name Ivi is "yew" or "yew tree."
Wind
Enara means "swallow" (the bird) in Basque.
The name Mari means "sea" or "bitter."
The name Ahinoa means "brother of rest" or "tranquility."
Basque feminine name meaning "oak tree".
Who resembles god
The meaning of Eneko is "my little one" or "faithful."
God will provide
The meaning of Unai is "shepherd."
The meaning of the name Xanti is "defender of mankind."
Unknown
Borja is of Spanish origin and is often associated with the meaning "fortress" or "fortified settlement."
Star
Light
Star
Haize means "wind."
Lusiana is a name of Italian origin, meaning "light."
Hazelnut
Esmari is a name of Afrikaans origin, and it is a combination of the names Esmé, meaning "esteemed" or "loved," and Mari, a form of Mary, meaning "bitter" or "beloved."
The name Endrik means "ruler of the home" or "home ruler."
Maru means "round" or "circle" in Japanese.
Son of Ethan
Field or meadow
Endry: Ruler of the home
Hope
This name means "leader" in Hebrew.
Maialen is a Basque form of the name Magdalene, which means "from Magdala" or "tower."
Protector
The meaning of Kilyam is "determined protector."
Beloved.
Olaia means "well-spoken" or "eloquent."
