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  1. Lazuli

    • Origin:

      Persian place name

    • Description:

      Now deeply associated with the gemstone Lapis Lazuli, Lazuli is derived from one of the places where the stone was first mined. The word Lazuli is the root for words like azure. Lapis Lazuli is a deep and rich blue color and was used for pigments and jewellery. Lazuli can be used for a boy or a girl.
  2. Nadira

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "precious, rare"

    • Description:

      A beautiful name with a meaning befitting a treasured baby, Nadira is a feminine form of Nadir. Also spelled as Nadirah and appearing as Nadire in Albanian and Turkish, it means "precious, rare", though is sometimes listed as meaning "treasured" and "unique" too.
  3. Jerusha

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "inheritance"

    • Description:

      This biblical name of the mother of King Jotham of Judah has an appealing soft Russian accent.
  4. Dilara

    • Origin:

      Turkish

    • Meaning:

      "adorning the heart"

    • Description:

      A popular Turkish name with a delightful meaning. It peaked at #11 in Turkey in 2002, but has since dropped back out of the Top 100 there.
  5. Semiramis

    • Origin:

      Queen of Babylon

    • Description:

      Semiramis was the most important Queen of Assyria, who conquered much of Asia. Semiramis restored ancient Babylon and protected it with a high brick wall that completely surrounded the city. Then she built several palaces in Persia, reigned much of Asia Minor effectively and conquered Libya and Ethiopia.
  6. Adalet

    • Origin:

      Turkish

    • Meaning:

      "justice"

    • Description:

      A Turkish virtue name, connected with the late author Adalet Ağaoğlu, that may benefit from its similarity to Adalyn and Adelaide.
  7. Naamah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "sweetness, grace, beauty"

    • Description:

      Interesting Old Testament name that embraces many traditional female attributes; also name of a place in the Jordan Valley. In the Bible, a daughter of King Ammon and wife of Solomon.
  8. Alzira

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "ornament"

    • Description:

      Alzira found its highest degree of popularity in the mid-nineteenth century after Giuseppe Verdi created an opera of the name Alzira, after its romantic heroine. Despite Verdi using the name for a Peruvian princess, Alzira is an arabic name Verdi's opera, despite the name's arabic roots, the name was given to a Peruvian princess. Alzira is also the name of a Spanish city in Valencia.
  9. Tamina

    • Description:

      Tamina is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. It may be related to the Persian name Tahmina, a character in the epic poem "Shahnameh," representing beauty and bravery. It also appears as a character name in Mozart's opera "The Magic Flute" (though spelled Pamina), associated with wisdom and purity. The name has a melodious quality with its soft consonants and flowing vowels. While not among the most common names in Western countries, Tamina has a cross-cultural appeal that makes it accessible worldwide. The name carries a sense of exotic elegance and strength, potentially appealing to parents seeking a name that sounds familiar yet distinctive. Its literary and musical connections add depth and cultural richness to this beautiful name.

  10. Meryem

    • Origin:

      Turkish

    • Meaning:

      "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

    • Description:

      Turkish form of Mary or Miriam, very popular in its homeland and, increasingly, in France too. The Turkish name for the Virgin Mary is Meryem Ana (or Meryemana).
  11. Coriander

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "bed bug"

    • Description:

      This herb is also known as cilantro. It's meaning, "bed bug" is on account of its smell, characterized by the ancient Greeks as bed bug-like.
  12. Kinneret

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Description:

      The name of a lake in Israel, known as the Sea of Galilee in English. The lake's name is derived from Hebrew kinnor "harp", due to its shape.
  13. Fairuza

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "turquoise"

    • Description:

      Instead of the more obvious Aqua, Turquoise, or Blue, consider this offbeat Arabic name, brought into the American name pool by actress Fairuza Balk (named by her father for the color of her eyes). Since turquoise is the birthstone for December, Fairuza is one of the perfect names for December babies.
  14. Sigal

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "violet"

    • Description:

      In modern Hebrew, sigal is the word for the violet flower.
  15. Nazli

    • Origin:

      Turkish, Persian

    • Meaning:

      "beautiful, delicate"

    • Description:

      Succint and sparky, Nazli is a Persian and Turkish name meaning "delicate, beautiful" or "coy". It is a popular choice in Turkey and Azerbaijan where it is transcribed as Nazlı, with a dotless I.
  16. Caraway

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Description:

      An edible plant used in seed and spice form.
  17. Turquoise

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "Turkish stone"

    • Description:

      Turquoise is similar in hue to Aqua, which is one of the cool new color names on the palette. Other blue-hued options: Cerulean, Cyan, Indigo, or Blue itself.
  18. Isra

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "nocturnal journey"

    • Description:

      An Arabic name with a powerful and alluring meaning, in Islamic tradition, Isra refers to one part of the Night Journey that the Prophet Muhammad, in which he led other prophets such as Ibrahim, Isa, and Musa in prayer. Popular in Belgium, the UK, and the Netherlands, it is climbing the US charts.
  19. Atarah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "crown"

    • Description:

      Appearing on a minor character in the Old Testament, Atarah is the wife of Jerahmeel and a descendant of Judah. Also spelled Atara, it has confidence and succinctness and may appeal to those who like Atlas, Amara and Elara. The name was chosen for 60 girls in the US in a recent year, while Atara was given to almost 50.
  20. Nubia

    • Description:

      Nubia is a feminine name derived from the ancient northeast African region of the same name, which was home to one of civilization's earliest advanced societies along the Nile River. The name carries rich historical connections to the Kingdom of Nubia, which at times rivaled ancient Egypt in power and cultural influence. As a personal name, Nubia began gaining modest usage in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s, coinciding with growing interest in African heritage and cultural names. The name has a melodic quality with its flowing vowel sounds and conveys strength, dignity, and cultural richness. For many parents, Nubia represents a beautiful connection to African history while offering a distinctive yet accessible name with historical gravitas.