Names That Mean Soul
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Alma
Latin, Hebrew, Kazakh
"nurturing, soul; young woman; apple"
Alma is a solemn, soulful, yet gentle sounding name that became fashionable in England following the Battle of Alma during the 19th century Crimean War. A name with multiple origins, Alma has subtle,…
Dusana
Slavic
"spirit or soul"
Pretty Slavic name, with some obvious pronunciation challenges.
Janan
Arabic
"heart, soul"
An Arabic name that can easily cross cultures. Janan might make a distinctive honor name for an ancestral Jan, Jane, or John.
Dusha
Russian
"soul"
A name rarely heard outside Russia; the first syllable could cause problems.
Duska
English; Czech
"twilight; soul"
This name has two origins: the English word Dusk, meaning evening twilight and the Czech name for girls Duška meaning "soul or spirit". Either way, this is an interesting name with some potential.
Ruhee
Arabic via Urdu
"soul"
A lovely Arabic name for girls mostly used for Muslim girls of South Asian descent.
Aruzhan
Kazakh
"beautiful soul"
Gorgeous Kazakh name with a poetic meaning. Aruzkhan ranked as high as Number 3 in Kazakhstan in 2011.
Alma
Latin
"soul"
A rising vintage sweetheart for girls and a fresh new possibility for boys, following the likes of Nova. As a feminine name, it first became fashionable in England following the Battle of Alma –…
Rubani
Punjabi
"soul of Holy Book"
One of the most intriguing Punjabi girl names, bringing with it an easy path to the stylish nickname Ruby, as well as the very on-trend rhythmic "-ani" ending.
Kokoro
Japanese
"heart; mind; soul"
Haku
Japanese
"white; chief; soul"
Notably used for characters in Spirited Away and Naruto .
