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Tahitian
"welcome"
Though it sounds like a variation of the Irish Maeve, Maeva actually hails from Tahiti, and is currently enjoying a wave of popularity in France, where it ranks in the Top 100, possibly via popular…
English
Virtue name popular with the Puritans, with a warm and welcoming sound. It was used for a minor character in To Kill a Mockingbird .
Spanish
Somewhat unwieldy, but would certainly make your little girl feel wanted.
Italian
In Italy, often refers to the joy at the birth of a long-awaited child.
Australian Aboriginal
Orana is an word from the Wiradjuri language meaning "welcome". It has become more widely known for its use in the traditional Australian Christmas carol "Carol of the Birds", meaning it now carries…
Variation of Maeva, Tahitian
Variation of Maeva.
Judeo-Italian
A name typically used by Jewish Italian families, Bensivenuta is a lot of name, but a beautiful one at that.
Akan, Ghanaian
"welcome messenger"
As a surname, Amponsah originated in Ghana, from the Akan region. Deriving from ampem meaning "welcome or receive" and nsah meaning "messanger or herald", it dates back to the 17th century, when it…