Names That Mean Beloved
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Aiko
Japanese
"beloved child"
Common Japanese name rising for both sexes in the US.
Marie
French
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Although almost always feminine in the first name spot, Marie (and its pan-European cognate Maria) are regularly used in the middle or in compound first names in Catholic cultures. Famous examples…
Maryah
English, variant of Maria
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Variant of Maria
Mirren
Scottish
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Mirren is a lively and attractive Scottish name, popular in its native country but best known outside Scotland as the surname of the English actor Dame Helen Mirren. It is thought to be a Scottish…
Marylynn
English combination of Mary and Lynn
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + lake"
An unusual smoosh name that doesn't look set to rise up the rankings any time soon. It's more popularly found as Marilyn. The meaning of Mary is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea"…
Miriama
Hebrew or Egyptian
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Variant of Miriam
Marise
French diminutive of Marie
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Derived from Marie, the meaning of which is uncertain. Theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from…
Frigg
Norse
"beloved"
Frigg was the wife of Odin in Norse mythology, and may share a common origin with the goddess Freya. Despite the lovely history and meaning behind the name, be warned that in many parts of the…
Mirjana
Serbian, Croatian, Slovene
"bitter, beloved or drop of the sea"
A light and pretty name used in several Eastern European countries, which may be a form of Miriam or Mary.
Mere
Maori
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Maori form of Mary
Marica
Croatian and Hungarian form of Maria
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
A striking form of international favourite Maria, the meaning of which is uncertain. Theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah…
Jedidia
Hebrew
"beloved of the Lord"
A modern spelling of Jedidiah.
Maryn
Variation of Mary
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Adds a modern spin to old-fashioned Mary.
Diletta
Italian
"beloved"
Top 100 choice in Italy.
Davis
Surname derived from David, Hebrew
"beloved"
Davis may seem an unlikely choice for a girl, but over 50 baby girls received the name in the US last year, perhaps in honor of an ancestral David. Viola Davis is a notable female namesake.
Maryse
French diminutive of Marie
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Variant of Marise
Mies
Dutch diminutive of Maria
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
A cute but not cutesy Dutch diminutive of Maria.
Masha
Russian variation of Maria, Hebrew or Egyptian
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Looking to honor Grandma Mary (or Maria) with something original? This Russian short form bears an unfortunate resemblance to the English word "mash", but if you can look past that, Masha has…
Mariesa
English elaboration of Maria
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
A pretty spin on Maria or Marissa.
Mariska
Hungarian and Dutch diminutive of Maria
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Robust and energetic with an even blend of spikiness and elegance, Mariska is a diminutive of Maria, notably used in Hungary and The Netherlands. Internationally, it was brought into the spotlight by…