Updated October 2026
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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,…
Place name, English from Egyptian
"the house of the soul of Ptah"
Place names like Memphis, Harlem, Cairo, Vienna, Milan, and Astoria are right on trend at the moment, and Egypt could fit in, thanks to its similarity in sound to the likes of Edith and Eden. Alicia…
Punjabi, Sikh
"life, soul"
This short and distinct unisex Indian name is one to add to the appealing list of lively names meaning "life". It was a fast rising choice in Canada and the UK in recent years, perhaps owing to the…
Place-name
We had Egypt listed as a girls-only place-name until singer Alicia Keys and rap producer husband Swizz Beatz used it for their son...and why not? Egypt certainly works as well for a boy as for a…
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.
Mexican, Huichol
"heart, soul"
With an endearing yet powerful meaning and a similar flow to Nayeli and Citlali, Iyari is a unisex name used predominantly in Mexico. Possibly derived from the indigenous language of Huichol, to mean…
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 –…
Japanese
"white; chief; soul"
Notably used for characters in Spirited Away and Naruto .
Hispanic, Hebrew
"flax; forest; spirit, soul + God is with us"
Notably borne by singer, writer, film-maker, and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda, this distinctive double-barrelled name is a poetic choice. It comes from the poem Nana roja para mi hijo Lin Manuel ("Red…
Russian
A name rarely heard outside Russia; the first syllable could cause problems.
Kazakh
"comfort of the soul; soul shadow; soul protection; protector of life"
Zhansaya is a beautiful and comforting name, popular in its native Kazakhstan. A Top 20 choice back in the 2000s, it has since declined slightly in use, but remains familiar and appealing. The name…
Slovak, Czech, Serbian, Croatian, Slovene
A common boy name in many Slavic countries, Dušan has a poetic meaning which originated from the word duša, "soul".
Arabic
An Arabic name that can easily cross cultures. Janan might make a distinctive honor name for an ancestral Jan, Jane, or John.
Turkish
"bright soul"
Blending the Arabic nūr with the Persian jān , this spirited and spirited Turkish name may be interpreted to mean "bright soul", "radiant life", or "soul of light". A familiar choice in Azerbaijan…
A unisex name used predominantly in Mexico, Iyari possibly derives from the indigenous language of Huichol, to mean "heart, soul". Endearing and powerful at the same time, it entered the US stats…
Slovak
A feminization of Dušan — a well-used Slavic boy name — with the same romantic meaning. Dušana is most often observed in Slovakia.
Somali
"beautiful soul"
A Somali name, with meanings such as "beautiful soul", "pretty" and "eye-catching". Ilwaad Elman is a Somali-Canadian social activist, who fights for peace, human rights, gender justice and citizen…
Cornish place and saint's name
"fire soul"
Endellion is the name of an early saint who was a daughter of King Brychan and goddaughter of King Arthur whose life is commemorated by the Cornish village of St. Endellion. This intriguing ancient…
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.
Slavic
"spirit or soul"
Pretty Slavic name, with some obvious pronunciation challenges.