Names That Mean Paradise

  1. Jena
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Jennifer, variation of Gina, English, Arabic, "white wave; paradise"
    • Meaning:

      "white wave; paradise"
    • Description:

      Jena is a succinct name with a number of different roots, making it a versatile choice. On one hand, it might be used as a diminutive for the 70s favorite Jennifer, a name of Cornish origin that was hugely popular in a number of countries in the latter half of the 20th century. Jena might feel sleeker and more contemporary to some than the long form.
  2. Firdaus
    • Origin:

      Arabic, Persian
    • Meaning:

      "paradise"
    • Description:

      A unisex Arabic name that belonged to the author of the 11th century Persian epic poem, the Shahnameh, Firdaus comes from the Arabic word firdaws meaning "paradise, heavenly, garden". Predominantly masculine in Malaysia, and Indonesia, it may lean neutral or feminine elsewehere.
  3. Genet
    • Origin:

      Ethiopian
    • Meaning:

      "paradise"
    • Description:

      A simple and strong Ethiopian name with a lovely meaning. Pronounced "zhe-nay", it's a French surname associated with playwright Jean Genet.
  4. Tasnim
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "fountain in paradise"
    • Description:

      A unisex Arabic name that literally means "water that falls from a great height", referring to a fountain or spring in paradise.
  5. Jinan
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "garden, paradise"
    • Description:

      One of the most appealing Muslim names, both in sound and meaning.
  6. Tasnim
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "fountain in paradise"
    • Description:

      A unisex Arabic name that literally means "water that falls from a great height", referring to a fountain or spring in paradise.

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