Names That Mean Tender

  1. Lina
    • Origin:

      Arabic; Latin diminutive
    • Meaning:

      "tender"
    • Description:

      This pretty, succinct Arabic name is also commonly used as a nickname for names like Carolina.
  2. Mahala
    • Origin:

      Hebrew and Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "tender"
    • Description:

      An interesting and rhythmic name often heard in the Native American community; in fact,in the Gold Rush era in California and Nevada, it was so common that it became a generic English term for a Native American woman.
  3. Amalthea
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "tender goddess"
    • Description:

      In Greek mythology, Amalthea is the name of a goat (or, sometimes, a goat-keeping nymph) who nursed the infant Zeus and protected him from his murderous father, Cronus. Thanks to the goat’s protection and nourishment, Zeus grew up to overthrow Cronus.
  4. Ermelinda
    • Origin:

      Italian and Portuguese variation of Ermelinde, Germanic
    • Meaning:

      "tender universe"
    • Description:

      This old name with the great meaning may still be a bit clunky for modern usage.
  5. Leen
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "tender, delicate, soft"
    • Description:

      As an Arabic name, Leen is a relative of Layan and Lina, and is one of the most popular girl names in the Arab world. Meaning "soft, tender, delicate", it is a gentle choice that works across multiple languages. Leen may also be used as an Estonian and Dutch short form of Heleene and Heleen.

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