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Names That Mean Sister

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Updated Thu Nov 30 2023

Kaya
- Origin:
  Scandinavian, English, Literature, Japanese
- Meaning:
  "pure; one who arranges rocks; perfume, incense; fruit, reward"
- Description:
  A multicultural name, that's currently on style and fits right in with Kaia, Maya, Raya, and Mia. Currently in the Top 500 in both the UK and The Netherlands, it has several different origins and meanings.
Adelpha
- Origin:
  Greek
- Meaning:
  "beloved sister"
- Description:
  A seriously classic name meaning love, Adelpha is also the name for a genus of butterflies.

Adelphia
- Origin:
  Greek
- Meaning:
  "dearest sister"
- Description:
  Has a bit of a trade name feel, as in failed cable service.
Aneko
- Origin:
  Japanese
- Meaning:
  "older sister"
- Description:
  If you're planning to have a younger one.
Sissy
- Origin:
  Diminutive of Cecilia; pet name for "sister"
- Meaning:
  "sister"
- Description:
  Old-fashioned nickname for a sister, almost never heard today.

Sisko
- Origin:
  Finnish
- Meaning:
  "sister"
- Description:
  Sisko is the Finnish word for "sister." It was most popular in Finland from the 1930s-1970s.
Sissie
- Origin:
  Diminutive of Cecilia; pet name for "sister;" "sister"
- Meaning:
  "sister"
- Description:
  Antiquated nickname for Cecilia and Cecily — these days Cece is much preferred.

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