Names That Mean Abundance

Tallulah

Choctaw, Irish

"leaping water, lady of abundance"

This hauntingly euphonious Choctaw name has re-entered the public domain, as memories of the outrageous actress Tallulah Bankhead have faded. For years, Tallulah was a name associated only with…

Talullah

Irish, Anglicized variation of Tuilelaith

"lady of abundance"

Talullah or Talulla, the old Irish name of two early saints, is almost identical to the Native-American Tallulah. A modern hipster favorite, however it's spelled.

Talulla

Irish, Anglicized variation of Tuilelaith

"lady of abundance"

The whole Talulla, Talullah, Tallulah, Talula thing is very confusing, but basically the versions that have one l first are Irish and those with two are Native American. However you parse it, Talulla…

Yume

Japanese

"dream; abundance of sprouts"

Kyllikki

Finnish

"abundance"

A Finnish mythological name from The Kalevala , the epic chronicling Earth's formation. It was derived from the word kyllä , meaning "abundance."

Kylli

Diminutive of Kyllikki, Finnish

"abundance"

A more accessible variation of Kyllikki, a Finnish mythological name.

Eriu

Irish

"Ireland, land of abundance"

The Old Irish name for Ireland, now Éire, which is the source of Erin (via its genitive form Éireann "of Ireland"). In Irish mythology, Ériu is the mother goddess of Ireland, whose name may derive…

Ziza

Hebrew

"splendor, abundance"

A lively, zippy name that is surprisingly rare in the US. It was the name of two men mentioned in the Bible, but is feminine in modern times.

Euthenia

Greek

"abundance"

In Greek mythology, Euthenia was among the younger Charites. She was the spirit of prosperity.

Falala

African, Fula

"born in abundance"

A wonderful meaning for a bright and musical West African name.

Tuilelaith

Irish

"princess of abundance"

Original Gaelic form of Talulla, often connected with the Choctaw name Tallulah due to the similar sound and spelling.