Names That Mean Sister
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Kaya
Origin:
Scandinavian, English, Literature, JapaneseMeaning:
"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.
- Adelphia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"dearest sister"Description:
Has a bit of a trade name feel, as in failed cable service.
- Adelpha
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"beloved sister"Description:
A seriously classic name meaning love, Adelpha is also the name for a genus of butterflies.
- Aneko
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"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.
- 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.
- Sisko
Origin:
FinnishMeaning:
"sister"Description:
Sisko is the Finnish word for "sister." It was most popular in Finland from the 1930s-1970s.
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