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Thailand is a beautiful country, with thousands of white-sand-fringed tropical island paradises, delicious food and a long, colourful history. It's the source of many wonderful things, including our list of baby names you could choose from for the newest member of your family. Most have powerful, evocative meanings and many have interesting backstories. For instance, you could name your son after the sun or the mythical Thai charioteer who drives the sun across the sky every day – or why not go the whole hog and name him the Thai word for king? He may be small, but we all know he'll be the one in charge.
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Anuman:A Thai baby name that means impatient.
Somchai:A Thai name that means a good man.
Niran:Means everlasting.
Wiriya:[weir-iya] Means a persistant boy.
Chaisai:[Chi-si] Means winner in Thai.
Phassakorn:Another word for sun.
Chai Son:[Chi son] Means a mischievous boy in Thai.
Mee Noi:A Thai boy name that means little bear.
Sud:A boy name that means tiger, but could mean daring too.
Chaiya:[Chiya] Means victory in Thai.
Kiet:[Kay-eht] Means honourable in Thai
Proctor, Meaning: official, administrator Origin: Latin ~ View Detail
Chakan:This Thai boy name means healthy body.
Phichit:Means prosperous male and a winner.
A-wut:Means a fighting instrument, such as a weapon.
Sergeant, Meaning: to serve Origin: Latin ~ View Detail
Boon-nam:Means prosperous in Thai.
Anurak:This is the name of an angel in a Thai myth.
Sarto, Meaning: mender Origin: Latin
Boon-mee:Means lucky in Thai.
Earth:Means what it says. That is, our planet.
Morrie, Origin: Latin, diminutive of Maurice
Decha:Means powerful in Thai.
PanitMeans beloved boy.
Sumate:Means an intelligent boy.
Ukrit:Means a supreme boy.
Tanawat:Means a knowledgeable boy.
Ananda:This Thai boy name means wealthy.
Aat:A Thai boy name that means brave.
Punyaa:Means a smart boy.
Chai:[Chi] Means lively in Thai.
Fortney, Meaning: strong one Origin: Latin
Somsak:Means a baby boy born on the Thai New Year.
Arthit:A Thai name that means 'of the sun'.
Mongkut:Means crown in Thai.
Apinya:Both boys and girls are given this gender neutral name in Thailand. It means magical.
Khemkhaeng: [Kem-cay-ng] This Thai name means a strong man.
Ram:This name for a male means loud thunder in Thai.
Thaksin:Means a boy who comes from the south.
Klaew Kla: Means brave boy.
Daw:From the Thai word for beautiful.
Kamnan:Means brave leader in Thai.
Atid: From the Thai word for sun.
Sirichai:[Sira-chi] This is a boy name that means winner.
Asnee:Means lightning in Thai.
Chalerm:The meaning of this Thai baby name is celebrated.
Kasemchai:[Kas-em-chi] A Thai male name that means celebration.
Tanet:Means your baby boy will (hopefully!) be prosperous.
Kraisee: Means as brave as a male lion.
Sunan: Means goodness, like a male angel.
Wisit:Means a glorious or prosperous boy.
Balbo, Meaning: mutterer Origin: Latin
Fidelis, Origin: Latin
Chakrii:[Chak-ree] Means king in Thai.
Rune:Means a happy boy.
Somchair: This Thai name means a macho man.
Paine, Meaning: villager, country-dweller Origin: Latin
Sakda:Means power in Thai.
Veera:Means a brave and daring boy.
Quirino, Meaning: a spearman, a warrior Origin: Latin
Paithoon:This Thai name can be given to a boy or a girl. It means cat's eyes.
Prem:Means contentment.
Pompey, Meaning: five Origin: Latin
Pravat:Means someone with history.
Argento, Meaning: silvery Origin: Latin
Ritthirong:Means a good fighter who will win a victory.
Benz: This Thai baby name means blessed.
Kasem:A Thai boy name that means happiness.
Narong:Means a boy who's brave and ready for a fight.
Preed: Means a joyful boy.
Udom:Means a boy who is principled.
Yut:Though this Thai boy name comes from the word meaning war, you could also think of it as meaning daring.
Aroon:This is the name of the chariot driver who takes the sun across the sky in Thai mythology.
