Names That Mean Princess

Sarika is a pretty Sanskrit nature name, referring to a type of myna bird. Spelled Sárika, it's the Hungarian version of Sarah.

Less well known internationally than Saoirse, but equally appealing, Saorlaith is also spelled Saorla or Saorfhlaith.

Less well known internationally than Saoirse, but equally appealing, Saorla is also spelled Saorlaith or Saorfhlaith.

Saar is a very popular girls' name in The Netherlands, where it's an abbreviated form of Sarah. The Dutch feminine Saar, pronounced sahr, is distinct from the Hebrew place-name Saar used for boys in Israel.

This pretty Finnish name is a diminutive of a diminutive, going from Sarah to Sari to Saija.

Gormlaith was the wife of the 11th century ruler of Ireland Brian Boru. The name is also used in Scotland. Despite its beautiful meaning, many will find the hard "gorm" sound too much to get past.

An entrancing, beguiling name that goes far to freshen up Sarah.

See SARAI.

Salla is a variant of Salli — the Finnish form of Sally. Both Salla and Salli are common names in their native country, but Salla is the more modern form, having peaked in popularity in the 1980s and 90s (Salli peaked in the 20s and 30s). Today, Salla is given to almost twice as many baby girls in Finland than Salli.

A virtually unheard of girl name with a lot of potential — giving classic Sara an elegant and extra-princessy spin.

While its Yiddish use has died out, Sirke is seen today in Nordic countries, most commonly Finland. Sirke is a form of Sirkka, but it may also be related to the Finnish word sirkeä, meaning "lively."

Variant of Maëlys or Maëlie, a feminine form of the popular Breton name Maël.

Less well known internationally than Saoirse, but equally appealing, this Irish name is also spelled Saorla or Saorlaith.

Sarai is an ancient Hebrew name — the original name of Sarah in the Old Testament — but the Saraiyah elaboration brings it well into the 21st century. Saraiyah was first recorded among the national data in 2007.

This Ethiopian girl's name feels in line with stylish Kalani, Kehlani and Kailani. Kuleni, pronounced "koo-LEH-nee", has the evocative meaning of "the one whose eyes are lined with mascara".

Variant of Maëlys or Maëlie, a feminine form of the popular Breton name Maël.