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Indian, Sanskrit
"pure, sacred water"
Alluding to purifying qualities of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers, this name of Indian origin pays tribute to these rivers that are considered sacred. In Hinduism, the Ganges is worshipped as the…
Short feminine form of Gerald or Jerome, German or Greek
"ruler with the spear or sacred name"
The J spelling of this nickname name has always skewed more masculine, perhaps because it relates directly to Jerome but not to Geraldine. But supermodel Jerry Hall, whose full name is Jerry and who…
Greek mythology name
"sacred olive tree"
Moria was a nymph, sister of Tylus, who played a role in a very complicated story involving a serpent and a life-giving plant. It sounds like and will often be mistaken for the name Mariah, as in…
Hindi
"sacred bells"
Kerani is a lovely Indo-Pakistani name that could be seen as the Karen of the multicultural future.
Italian, from Latin
"sacred"
Rarely heard outside Italy, could make an interesting import.
Spanish variation of Sancia
The forerunner of Cynthia is all but unknown these days, but deserving of import and revival.
Latin
"sacred foliage"
This name of a showy, lemony plant makes an unusual entry into the name garden.
Persian
Anyone who remembers the classic novel or film "The Prisoner of Zenda" would find this an odd choice.
German variation of Jerome
"sacred name"
This cognate of Jerome (of all things), familiar via the Dutch painter of fantastical scenes, H. Bosch, would appeal only to the most audacious, intrepid, attention-seeking baby namer. It is,…
Greek
A name used in Germany and Holland as a form of Jerome, it's the unlikely moniker of fictional detective Hieronymous "Harry" Bosch.
Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, Slovene
"of Tibur (Tivoli)"
Commonly heard in Hungary and some Slavic countries, Tibor has a large measure of continental dash. The name derives from the Roman town of Tibur, now called Tivoli. It is a Top 100 pick for baby…
French
"sacred herb"
The name of an absinthe-imitation, Herbsaint is a liqueur created and produced in New Orleans since the 1930s. It literally translates to "sacred herb," in reference to absinthe woodworm, the one…
Variation of Tibor, Slavic
"sacred place"
Alternate spelling of Tibor used in the horror book series Necroscope .
English word name from Portuguese
"sacred tower"
A pagoda, a tiered tower for religious use found in Asia, is admittedly a very unlikely source of inspiration for a baby name. However, Pagoda was used as a character name in Wes Anderson's 2001 film…
Spanish, from Latin
Sancha of Leon was an 11th century princess who became Queen of Spain after her brother was killed by Ferdinand I, whom she then married. A twisted tale indeed, but Sancha is one of those names that…