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NonEnglish Names Quizzes, Trivia and Puzzles

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Non-English Names Trivia Quizzes

18 Non-English Names quizzes and 195 Non-English Names trivia questions.

Living Up to Their Name?

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Some people seem to fit right into the type of person their name describes. Others, as we shall see, certainly do not.

Average, 10 Qns, EnglishJedi, Jul 06 15

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EnglishJedi

494 plays

Nice Name

Match Quiz

10 Qns

In this quiz we will take a look at the origins of several names from around the world that begin with the letter N. Match each name to its respective language and meaning.

Average, 10 Qns, RedHook13, Jul 28 21

Average
RedHook13

Jul 28 21
186 plays

It's a Girl!

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Take a look at some beautiful Indian names for girls and the meanings behind them.

Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Jul 24 15

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zorba_scank

838 plays

What's Behind Your Name? popular trivia quiz

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Hermes, Greek god of the messengers, wants to know more about their names. Could you help him find out? Good luck!

Average, 10 Qns, Lpez, Jun 01 20

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Lpez

Jun 01 20
265 plays

Understanding Arabic Names

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Arabic names do not occur in the Middle-East only. Muslims all over the world tend to choose them for their children. So a good reason to see what they mean. -Extra hints included-

Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Mar 08 13

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1780 plays

Every Name Tells a Story

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Let's take a look at the meaning of names from Ancient Greek and Byzantine history and find out if they befit their owners.

Average, 10 Qns, tiye, Sep 27 21

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tiye

Sep 27 21
316 plays

Indian Names

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Are you familiar with these Indian names?

Average, 10 Qns, Saleo, Jun 30 15

Recommended for grades: 8,9,10

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Saleo
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Doin' It Right

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

You want an Indian name for your child. You remember the meanings but forgot the names. Doin' it right by your kid will be hard unless you remember the names. (Dedicated to the memory of my father.)

Tough, 10 Qns, Saleo, Jul 09 14

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Saleo
606 plays

Hindu names and their meanings

Multiple Choice

15 Qns

Hinduism is full of symbolism. So much that every name in Hinduism has a meaning and an inner significance that sometimes go right into the Vedas. This quiz however, is only asking you to the meaning of the names.

Tough, 15 Qns, rangss, Feb 13 24

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rangss
Feb 13 24
774 plays

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Japanese Names and Their Meanings - A

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

The beautiful wail of a new life being brought into the world--a newborn's first breath. The child is indeed beautiful, but what would be the best name for the child? Do you think you know?

Tough, 10 Qns, bluedoggie95, Oct 14 09

Tough
bluedoggie95
329 plays

Quick Question

Urania was the muse of Astronomy. She has a very appropriate name. What is it?

From Quiz "Every Name Tells a Story"

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Meanings of Hebrew Girl Names

Multiple Choice

20 Qns

I'll give you a girl's name (of Hebrew origin), and you tell me what it means.

Tough, 20 Qns, wild_gal_17, Sep 20 18

Tough
wild_gal_17
Sep 20 18
784 plays

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Meanings of Irish Girl Names

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

I'll give you a girl's name (of Irish origin), and you tell me what it means.

Difficult, 10 Qns, wild_gal_17, Nov 21 04

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wild_gal_17
790 plays

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Norse Names

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Here are a few traditional Norse names currently used in Norway.

Tough, 10 Qns, harald, Nov 21 04

Tough
harald
892 plays

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Meanings of Italian Boy Names

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

I'll give you a boy's name (of Italian origin), and you tell me what it means.

Tough, 10 Qns, wild_gal_17, Nov 21 04

Tough
wild_gal_17
819 plays

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Meanings of German Girl Names

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

I'll give you a girl's name (of German origin), and you tell me its meaning.

Tough, 10 Qns, wild_gal_17, Nov 21 04

Tough
wild_gal_17
706 plays

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German Surnames And Their English Meanings

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Some experts believe that the use of surnames came from the German area of Europe. Do you know the English meaning of these German names?

Average, 10 Qns, winkle52, Jan 30 19

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winkle52
Jan 30 19
791 plays

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Malay Names And Meanings

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

What's the meaning of your name? Most names have their own special meanings. Take this quiz about Malay names . Simply pick the meaning which is correct to every name stated.

Tough, 10 Qns, dib, Mar 18 13

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dib
488 plays

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Uncommon Indian Names

Multiple Choice

10 Qns

Names like Asha, Bala, etc. are very common in today's India. Now, parents are looking for more innovative names with deeper meanings for their kids. Play on to know about beautiful modern Indian names.

Difficult, 10 Qns, HappyMary, Jan 07 23

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HappyMary
Jan 07 23
153 plays

Non-English Names Trivia Questions

1. The beautiful female name 'Parineeta' means what?

From Quiz Uncommon Indian Names

Answer: a married woman

The name 'Parineeta' is derived from the word 'Parinay', meaning 'marriage'. So, the name 'Parineeta' means 'a married woman'.

2. One of the messengers, Iason, has a name that is the origin of a modern, very common name: Jason. Which English words are the closest translation to the Greek origin of the name Iason?

From Quiz What's Behind Your Name?

Answer: To heal

The name Iason derives from the Greek word "iasthai", which means "to heal." Jason was a hero from Greek mythology, whose father was Aeson. Jason is also known for being the leader of the Greek band of heroes known as The Argonauts, a name that originates from their ship's name, "Argo."

3. Telemachus was the son of the king of Ithaca Odysseus as mentioned in Homer's "Odyssey". What does his name mean?

From Quiz Every Name Tells a Story

Answer: Fighting from afar

Telemachus is a compound name of the words "tele" meaning "afar" (as in television, televoting, etc) and "machus" from "mache" meaning battle or fight. The most credible explanation for the naming of Telemachus is that he was named in honor of his father Odysseus who was a master archer, always able to shoot arrows in a variety of ways and distances.

4. What is the English meaning of Altman, or Altmann?

From Quiz German Surnames And Their English Meanings

Answer: Aged Man

From the German alt=old and mann=man. An old man.

5. What does the name Amal mean?

From Quiz Hindu names and their meanings

Answer: Bright, clean and pure

Dr. Amal Allana is a famous director of the Mumbai theatre scene.

6. What does "Harald" mean?

From Quiz Norse Names

Answer: Army Leader

The name is cognate with, that is, shares a common ancestor with the word "herold".

7. What does the name 'Trisha' mean?

From Quiz Uncommon Indian Names

Answer: thirst, lust and desire

The name 'Trisha' means lust, thirst and desire. It is a short but meaningful name. It is a female name. Akansha, Trishna and Tiyasa are similar meaning names.

8. Nicolaus is another one of Hermes's loyal messengers, and if the name sounds familiar, that's because it is the ancient version of the name Nicholas. In Greek, this name signifies the victory of someone. Who might that someone be?

From Quiz What's Behind Your Name?

Answer: The people

Íéêïëáïò (Nikolaos) means "the victory of the people." The name comes from two different Greek words: "nike" or "victory" and "laos" or "people." The name has been closely linked to Christianity, especially since the rise in popularity of the Bishop of Myra in the 4th century, who is better known as Saint Nicholas (the inspiration for Santa Claus.) Many famous people in history have taken this name, such as two Russian czars and several popes.

9. One of the names that has become popular lately is Ananya. What does it mean?

From Quiz It's a Girl!

Answer: Unique

Taken from the Sanskrit language, Ananya means unique or one of a kind. In 2013, the BBC Media Action along with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation undertook a programme named Ananya in eight districts in the Indian state of Bihar to help reduce infant mortality and improve maternal health.

10. In Greek mythology, Callirhoe was a Naiad, a sea nymph and daughter of Oceanus and Tethys. What does her beautiful name mean?

From Quiz Every Name Tells a Story

Answer: Beautiful flow

The name Callirhoe comes from the word "callos, calli-" meaning "beauty" and the word "rhoe" meaning "flow". It was also the name of a river nymph and a sacred source of water in Athens.

11. The new baby is a little boy. His parents aren't married, but they love each other a lot. Even now, his father is lying down in bed with him and his mother. What would be the perfect name for this little boy born out of love?

From Quiz Japanese Names and Their Meanings - A

Answer: Aiko

Aiko means 'love child', which would be fitting for the little boy, as he was conceived in love! Aiko can be used for both a girl or a boy. Incidentally, Aiko is also used among Dutch-speakers.

12. What German name means 'brook' in English?

From Quiz German Surnames And Their English Meanings

Answer: Bach

Beethoven said that Johann Sebastian Bach had so many musical ideas that his name should have been 'ocean' instead of 'brook'.

13. What does the name Bhuvan mean?

From Quiz Hindu names and their meanings

Answer: Earth

Bhuvan was the name of the protagonist in Lagaan played by Aamir Khan. Mrinal Sen made a rare Hindi movie named Bhuvan Shome in 1969. The title role was played by Utpal Dutt.

14. Which male name means 'fragrance'?

From Quiz Uncommon Indian Names

Answer: Shaurav

'Shaurav' means 'fragrance' in Bengali. 'Yash' means 'fame'. 'Bhaskar' means 'sun', while 'Neeraj' means 'lotus'.

15. Nikephoros was the name of several Byzantine emperors. It is a compound name which means what?

From Quiz Every Name Tells a Story

Answer: Bringer of victory

Nikephoros comes from the word "nike" (victory) and the verb "phero" (bring, carry, bear). The name was considered appropriate for Byzantine aristocracy and it was carried by three Byzantine emperors and numerous despots, rulers and patriarchs.

16. A beautiful baby girl rests in your arms. You just want to sing to her all day. What Indian name can you give her that will literally mean 'song'?

From Quiz Doin' It Right

Answer: Geetha

Geetha is a female name that means 'song' in Hindi and Sanskrit. It is also spelled as Gita. Other variations of the name are Gitika and Geethanjali. The sacred book of the Hindus is also called the 'Bhagavad Gita'. The name is rarely used as a surname.

17. The baby girl you hold seems to radiate light, already shaking her tiny fists and laughing at the faces her father is making. What would be the appropriate name for a bright, happy girl like this?

From Quiz Japanese Names and Their Meanings - A

Answer: Akari

Excluding Aki, all the names have to do with brightness. Akemi means 'bright and beautiful' and Akeno means 'a bright meadow'. However, for this particular child, only Akari, which means 'brightness and light', would fit. Akari is a name only for a little girl.

18. If a German's name is Bass, what would it mean in English?

From Quiz German Surnames And Their English Meanings

Answer: Low Male Voice

Isn't it interesting that English has the word bass and it can mean a type of fish or a low male voice?

19. A popular female name, what does Charu mean?

From Quiz Hindu names and their meanings

Answer: Attractive

Charu Sharma the sports presenter however, is a male. So Charu could be a male name too. Charulata is a fragrant and attractive creeper.

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