50+ Names That Mean "Time" for All Genders

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Naming expert Dr. Hayley Elizabeth Wilson shares names that mean "time" from around the world

Co-authored by Dr. Hayley Elizabeth Wilson and Dev Murphy, MA

Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Fact Checked

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Looking for a name for your new child (or yourself!) that's truly timeless? You can't go wrong with a name that means time! That's why we talked to a naming expert to help us compile a list of some of the most popular, unique, and beautiful names that mean time (or have meanings associated with time), for all genders. Keep reading to find the right name for you or your new baby.

Beautiful Names That Mean "Time"

Naming expert Dr. Hayley Elizabeth Wilson says that time-themed names often come from mythology, astronomy, or words meaning "eternity," "age," or "season," and the names tend to feel philosophical and poetic. She shares these options:

• Chronos: Greek mythological personification of time
• Kairos: Greek for “the right or opportune moment”
• Tempus: Latin for “time”
• Aion: Greek term meaning eternity or age
• Zaman: Arabic/Turkish name meaning time or era
• Kalpa: Sanskrit for an immense cosmic period

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Boy Names That Mean "Time"

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   Consider a male name associated with time, like "Chronos" or "Horace." Dr. Wilson says that time-themed names tend to feel philosophical or poetic rather than mainstream, adding that they’re perfect for parents who want something symbolic and timeless. There are many boy names throughout history that mean or are connected to the concept of "time," including Greek and Roman gods or the surnames of famous people associated with time. See more of our favorites below:

   • Aion: (Greek) Eternity or age
     • Dr. Wilson describes this name as “soft-sounding yet ancient.”
   • Horace: (Latin) Hour in time
   • Chronos: (Greek) Personification of time
     • Dr. Wilson says that this name is rare but striking, making it quite a dramatic choice.
   • Hronos: (Greek) Time (alternate spelling of "Chronos")
   • Zaman: (Arabic/Persian) Time, era.
     • Dr. Wilson describes this name as “simple and meaningful.”
   • Kairos: (Greek) The right or opportune moment
     • Dr. Wilson says this one is philosophical and modern-feeling.
   • Kala: (Sanskrit) The god of time and death in Hindu mythology
   • Kalpa: (Sanskrit) Immense cosmic period.
     • This name is spiritual and distinctive, says Dr. Wilson.
   • Cronus: (Greek) Time ruler
   • Sagan: (Irish, Gaelic) Wise little one; the surname of famed astronomer and scientist Carl Sagan, who studied time
   • Saturn: (Latin) Roman god of time and harvest, associated with cycles and seasons.
   • Horacio/Horatio: (Latin, Spanish) Timekeeper. Derived from the Latin hora, meaning "hour" or "time"
     • This name “feels quite classical and literary,” Dr. Wilson says.
   • Horace: (Latin) Time
   • Nash: (English) By the ash tree; the surname of game theorist John Nash, who studied time-dependent game theory
   • Tempus: (Latin) Time
     • Dr. Wilson describes this name as “extremely rare,” adding that it’s perhaps more conceptual than traditional.

   Meet the wikiHow Expert

   Dr. Hayley Elizabeth Wilson is a naming consultant and early childhood expert. She has over 20,000 followers on Instagram, where she shares naming tips, name meanings, and other inspiration.
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Girl Names That Mean "Time"

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   Opt for a feminine time-related name like "Tempest" or "Thea." There are plenty of beautiful and meaningful girl names that mean or are associated with time. Check out our favorites below:

   • Hora: (Greek, Latin) Hour, time
   • Tempest: (Latin) Stormy period of time
   • Thea: (Greek) The goddess of light and timing
   • Kairos: (Latin) The right moment
   • Dawn: (English) Beginning of the day
   • Eve: (Hebrew) Life, evening
   • Aurora: (Latin) Roman goddess of dawn
   • Vesper: (Latin) Evening star
   • Autumn: (English) The fall season
   • Meridian: (Latin) Midday
   • Summer: (English) The summer season
   • Nova: (Latin) New, especially pertaining to a star
   • Wednesday: (Old English) Day of Odin, the fourth day of the week
   • Eos: (Greek) The goddess of dawn
   • Zaman: (Arabic, Persian) Time
   • Amser: (Welsh) The first month of the year, named for Janus, god of beginnings and transitions
   • Mora: (Latin) Pause in time
   • April: (Latin) The fourth month of the year, possibly deriving from the Greek goddess Aphrodite, associated with renewal and new beginnings
   • Perpetua: (Latin) Perpetual, everlasting
   • May: (Latin) The fifth month of the year, named after the Roman goddess Maia, associated with growth and fertility
   • Solstice: (Latin) The turning point of the year, marking when the seasons shift
   • Ayanna: (African, Swahili) Beautiful flower, associated with good timing
   • December: (Latin) The final month of the year

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Unisex Names That Mean "Time"

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   Try one of these all-gender names that mean time, like "Nocturne" or "Taimi." Unisex names meaning "time" tend to be a little more unique and unexpected—some are even derived from units of time, like "Aeon" or "Day." Check out more of our favorites below:

   • Nocturne: (French) Night, a nighttime musical composition
   • Day: (English) A period of 24 hours
   • Second: (English) Unit of time
   • Epoch: (Greek) A period of time
   • Noon: (English) Midday
   • Aeon: (Greek) Eternity, forever
   • Era: (Latin) Period of time
     • Dr. Wilson says this name is short and stylish.
   • Tempo: (Italian) Rhythm, timing, especially musical timing
     • This name is “quirky but cool and in line with the ‘word name’ trend,” says Dr. Wilson.
   • Dor: (Hebrew) Generation, period of time
   • Equinox: (Latin) The time when day and night are balanced
   • Taimi: (Finnish) Sapling, young tree
   • Matinal: (Spanish, Portuguese) Morning time, early
   • Sabbath: (Hebrew) Day of rest
   • Tomorrow: (English) The day after today
   • Elul: (Hebrew) Harvest month
   • Saeculum: (Latin) Root of “secular,” meaning generation or age
     • Dr. Wilson says “Saeculum” is mostly theoretical as a name, but adds that it’s fascinating historically.
   • Zamani: (Swahili) Time, era
   • Century: (Latin) A period of 100 years
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Names That Mean Eternity or Forever

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1. Try one of these beautiful, everlasting names. If you’re looking for a time-inspired name, one of these names that mean “eternity” or “forever” may be just what you’re looking for. Dr. Wilson suggests the following:

   • Bengü: (Turkish) Girls’ name meaning “eternal,” “endless,” “immortal"
   • Bengi: (Turkish) Girls’ name meaning “eternal,” “never-ending;” variant of Bengü
   • Amara: (Sanskrit) Unisex name meaning “immortal,” “deathless”
   • Nitya: (Sanskrit/Hindi) Unisex name meaning “eternal,” “perpetual”
   • Aeon/Aion: (Greek) Unisex name meaning “age,” “eternity”
   • Perpetua: (Latin) Female name meaning “perpetual,” “everlasting”
   • Amari: (Hebrew/Sanskrit/Yoruba) Unisex name meaning “eternal”
   • Ambrose: (Latin) Male name meaning “immortal”
   • Emrys: (Welsh) Male name meaning “immortal;” variation of Ambrose
   • Amarantha: (Greek) Female name meaning “everlasting”
   • Samad: (Arabic) Male name meaning “eternal,” “everlasting”
   • Zyanya: (Zapotec) Female name meaning “forever”

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