Names That Mean Splendid
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Maja
Origin:
German, Slovene, and Scandinavian form of Maya; also, ArabicMeaning:
"splendid"Description:
Whether you pronounce it my-a, ma-zha or ma-ha, Maja is an intriguing choice. Sometimes associated with Goya's famous painting "The Naked Maja." As a cognate of Maya, it's a Top 10 name in Slovenia and Sweden and is also popular in Germany and Norway.
- Leocadia
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"splendid brightness"Description:
Leocadia marries a mix of sounds: the strength of a lion, with a rhythmic Latin ending.
- Rosetta
Origin:
PersianMeaning:
"splendid"Description:
Associated with the ancient Rosetta stone, this is also the pretty Italian pet form of Rosa.
- Oiva
Origin:
FinnishMeaning:
"splendid"Description:
Finnish name with a jolly meaning.
- Léokadie
Origin:
French from SpanishMeaning:
"splendid brightness"Description:
A modern respelling of Léocadie, the French form of saintly, antique Leocadia.
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