Names That Mean Born
- Yevgeniya
Origin:
Russian form of EugeniaMeaning:
"well born"Description:
In an English-speaking country, stick with Eugenia.
- Parasha
Origin:
RussianMeaning:
"born on Good Friday"Description:
Slavic possibility for a girl born during the Easter season.
- Mwanajuma
Origin:
SwahiliMeaning:
"born on Friday"Description:
Swahili day name more often used in the Mwajuma form in the US.
- Adowa
Origin:
Akan, GhanaianMeaning:
"born on Tuesday"Description:
A West African day name traditionally used for Akan girls born on Tuesday. Kwabena is the male equivalent.
- Tisa
Origin:
African, SwahiliMeaning:
"ninth born"Description:
Not many parents would want to use Tisa for its literal meaning in this era of smaller families, but Tisa is a name with much crossover appeal. Simple and straightforward, it's also both distinctive and feminine and relates to similar-sounding Western names such as Lisa and Trisha and Tea. If you're looking for an African name that can bridge cultures, Tisa is an excellent pick.
- Aba
Origin:
Akan, Fante, GhanaianMeaning:
"born on Thursday"Description:
The traditional West African name for a daughter born on a Thursday.
- Quinty
Origin:
Dutch variation of QuintaMeaning:
"fifth born"Description:
This modern Dutch name is far more popular in the Netherlands than its English equivalent Quinta is in the USA. But with the viral popular of Abbott Elementary creator and star Quinta Brunson, that could change quickly. Quinty and Quinta are both wonderful, underused names.
- Arusi
Origin:
SwahiliMeaning:
"born at the time of a wedding"Description:
A celebratory choice, also spelled Harusi.