95 Names That Mean Dragon from Around the World

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Names that mean “dragon” in Japanese and other languages

Co-authored by Raven Minyard, BA

Last Updated: December 13, 2025 Fact Checked

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Dragons are powerful mythological creatures that appear in folklore around the world. Because they play such a large role in mythology, there are a ton of names from different cultures that mean “dragon” or something similar. If you’re looking for a powerful name for your baby, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best names that mean “dragon” for boys and girls, with plenty of unisex options.

Unique Names That Mean “Dragon”

Draco (Latin for “dragon”)
Dracaena (English and Latin for “she-dragon”)
Mireu (Korean for “dragon”)
Ryu (Japanese for “dragon”)
Veleska (Slavic for “dragon”)

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Boy Names That Mean “Dragon”

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Pick a strong, dragon-like name for your baby boy. Historically, parents have often given their baby boys powerful, masculine names, and what’s more powerful than a dragon? Encourage your son to grow into a powerful young man by giving him one of these names:
- Akbugha (Turkic for “white dragon”)
- Apophis (Greek for “to slither”)
- Askook (Native American for “the snake”)
- Belindo (German for “dragon”)
- Cadmus (Greek for “dragon teeth”)^{[1]
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- Chunlong (Chinese for “spring dragon”)
- Draco (Latin for “dragon”)^{[2]
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- Dracul (Latin for “dragon, serpent”)
- Drago (Italian for “dragon, serpent”)
- Drake (Norse for “dragon”)
- Drakon (Greek for “dragon, serpent”)
- Ejder (Persian for “dragon”)
- Ha Long (Sino-Vietnamese for “descending dragon”)
- Ju-long (Chinese for “powerful as a dragon”)
- Ladon (Greek for “dragon of Hera”)
- Long (Chinese and Vietnamese for “dragon”)
- Longwei (Chinese for “dragon greatness”)
- Mir (Korean for “dragon”)
- Pendragon (Welsh for “chief dragon”)
- Rhaegar (Invented name meaning “last prince of Dragonstone”)
- Sarkan (Slovak for “dragon”)
- Sholontu (Manchu for “horned dragon”)
- Tannin (Hebrew and Arabic for “dragon, serpent”)
- Yong-Sun (Korean for “eternal, dragon”)
- Zmeu (Slavic for “dragon”)
- Zaj (Hmong Daw for “dragon”)
- Zilong (Chinese for “prosperous dragon child”)
- Looking for names for a dragon? Check out our “Dragon Names” article for inspiration!

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Girl Names That Mean “Dragon”

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Choose a powerful name for your baby girl. If you want to raise your daughter to be strong and independent, why not name her after a fierce dragon? These names all mean “dragon” or evoke the strength and power of these mystical serpents:
- Adalinda (German for “noble serpent”)
- Apalala (Hindu for “water dragon”)
- Belinda (German for “beautiful, serpent”)
- Brenna (Celtic for “blazing light”)
- Brugmo (Tibetan for “dragon, thunder, woman”)
- Chumana (Native American for “snake maiden”)
- Chusi (Hopi for “dragon flower”)
- Daenerys (Invented name meaning “mother of dragons”)
- Dracaena (English and Latin for “she-dragon”)
- Drakonetta (Greek for “dragon woman”)
- Drasna (Invented name meaning “dragon”)^{[3]
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- Kaliyah (Hindi for “killer of the multi-headed dragon”)
- Khaleesi (Invented name meaning “mother of dragons”)
- Lilong (Chinese for “beautiful gem cut like a dragon”)
- Longbei (Chinese for “bud, gem cut like a dragon”)
- Longcui (Chinese for “dragon, green, kingfisher”)
- Longhua (Chinese for “dragon, flower”)
- Longyao (Chinese for “precious jade dragon”)
- Malinda (Greek for “sweet serpent”)
- Melusine (French for “water serpent”)
- Pandra (Celtic for “chief dragon”)
- Scylla (Greek for “sea monster, water dragon”)
- Tanis (Greek for “serpent lady”)
- Veleska (Slavic for “dragon”)
- Zmeyana (Slavic for “dragon lady”)

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Gender-Neutral Names That Mean “Dragon”

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Stand out with an interesting unisex name. If you’re not sure if you’re having a boy or a girl (or you simply prefer gender-neutral names), there are plenty of unique unisex names that mean “dragon” or something similar, like “fire.” Here are some examples from many different languages and cultures:
- Agni (Sanskrit for “fire”)
- Aiden (Irish for “fiery one”)^{[4]
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- Blaze (English for “fire”)
- Devlin (Irish for “fierce or brave”)
- Dragan (Slavic for “dragon”)
- Eisendrache (German for “ice dragon”)
- Feilong (Chinese for “flying dragon”)
- Kai (Scottish for “fire”)
- Mireu (Korean for “dragon”)
- Morgan (Welsh for “sea-born,” inspired by sea dragons)
- Ryuha (Japanese for “willow, dragon, noble”)
- Tanwen (Welsh for “white fire”)
- Wyvern (French for “dragon”)
- Xiaolong (Chinese for “small, daybreak, dragon”)
- Xingchen (Chinese for “star, prosper, dragon”)
- Yong-eun (Sino-Korean for “brave, dragon, kindness”)
- Yong-ju (Sino-Korean for “dragon, precious stone”)
- Yong-sik (Korean for “brave dragon”)

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Japanese Names That Mean “Dragon”

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Honor your Japanese heritage with one of these names. Dragons play an important role in Japanese folklore and culture, so it’s no surprise that many Japanese names incorporate the word “dragon” into their meanings. Here are some popular names associated with dragons:
- Arumi (meaning “love, dragon, beauty”)
- Doryu (meaning “dragon path; comprehending the dragon’s way”)
- Hakuryū (meaning “esteem, chief, dragon, prosperity”)
- Kaida (meaning “little dragon”)
- Kanryu (meaning “gentle dragon”)
- Kimihito (meaning “dragon person”)
- Kimori (meaning “dragon protector”)
- Miri (meaning “beautiful, dragon”)
- Mirina (meaning “beauty, dragon, princess”)
- Ouru (meaning “cherry blossom, dragon”)
- Rouru (meaning “dragon, orchid”)
- Ryoko (meaning “dragon child”)
- Ryoma (meaning “dragon, truth, shine”)
- Ryoto (meaning “a person who is like a dragon”)
- Ryu (meaning “dragon”)^{[5]
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- Ryuji (meaning “double dragon”)
- Ryuka (meaning “beautiful, dragon”)
- Ryuu (meaning “dragon;” unisex version of Ryu)
- Takeru (meaning “noble, strong, fierce, dragon”)
- Tatsuki (meaning “dragon, honorable”)
- Tatsuko (meaning “dragon, child”)
- Tatsume (meaning “dragon woman”)
- Tatsuo (meaning “dragon man”)
- Tatsuya (meaning “dragon, good health”)
- Tombo (meaning “dragonfly”)