Names That Mean Lovely
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- Calantha
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"lovely flower"Description:
Another of the new Greek-accented Cal- names.
- Myfanwy
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"my fine one, my woman"Description:
Intriguing Old Welsh name being revived there, but would have major pronunciation problems here.
- Vashti
Origin:
PersianMeaning:
"lovely"Description:
This Persian name with an Old Testament pedigree has a warm Sasha-like feel. The Biblical Vashti was a queen who refused her husband's orders to appear naked in front of his party guests and so was deposed in favor of Esther. For her independent spirit, Vashti has become something of a feminist icon.
- Siran
Origin:
ArmenianMeaning:
"lovely"Description:
A shimmery name with a wonderful meaning; another intriguing variation is Siroun.
- Bongiulo
Origin:
Judeo-ItalianMeaning:
"lovely youth"Description:
A rare name typically heard within Italian Jewish families.
- Thandeka
Origin:
Zulu, NdebeleMeaning:
"lovely"Description:
The more familiar name Thandi is often used as a nickname for Thandeka.