Respectful baby names

From Sanskrit meaning 'bow' or 'to bow'; also interpreted as 'one who bows' or 'humble'. Associated with respect and humility in Indian tradition.

From Akan meaning 'mother of mothers' or 'grandmother', a title of respect and reverence in West African culture

From Sanskrit 'vandan' meaning 'to bow' or 'to salute', expressing respect and reverence in Hindu tradition

From Sanskrit 'nama' (bow) and 'te' (to you), a respectful Hindu and yoga greeting meaning 'I bow to you' or 'the divine in me honors the divine in you'

From Yoruba 'Tolu' (worthy of respect) and 'walase' (to honor). Means 'worthy of honor' or 'honored one'.

From Akan, a name given to boys born on Friday. Nana means 'grandmother' or 'leader' in respect; Kofi is the day-name for Friday-born males.

Honorific title meaning 'sir' or 'lord' in Sanskrit, conveying respect and nobility. Used as a given name in South Asian cultures.