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Variation of Sumayyah, Arabic
"high up"
Compound name made up of Ella and Rose
"fairy rose"
A combination name with a hint of fairy-tale magic to it, without being too fantastical. Given to 3 girls in the UK in 2022 and more than 40 in the US, it falls just slightly behind its sister name,…
Arabic
Sumayyah was the first Muslim martyr. This name, with its mellifluous sounds, works well in the West.
Hebrew
"God will raise up"
Little-used name borne by several biblical figures including a king. It would make an unexpected way to get the nickname Eli - or Kim.
English variation of Caroline, French, or compound name, made up of Cara + Lynn
"free man; beautiful friend, friend by the lake"
A twist on the classic Caroline that could also be a smoosh name.
Yoruba, Nigerian
"we begged to have this one to lift up"
A meaningful Yoruba name historically bestowed on long-awaited daughters.
Turkish variation of Sumayyah, Arabic
The Turkish form of Sumayyah, the name of the first Islamic female martyr.
Romani and English word name
"give up"
Not the most positive word name, but certainly full of meaning.
English word name
"up to date, in fashion"
Trendy names often include modern inventions, new-fangled word names, stylish revivals, briefly popular choices, alternative spellings, and sudden, fast rising options, but this one is, well,…
Inuit
"she who is up on high"
In Inuit Indigenous American culture, Pinga is a goddess of the hunt and of medicine, heavily associated with the sky.
Ancient Greek
"light up"
Deriving from the Greek word phos meaning "light", Photine is a rare choice with a Biblical link. The name of the Samaritan woman in "Jesus and the Woman at the Well" (John 4), Photine is associated…
Deriving from the Greek word phos meaning "light", Photina is a variation of Photine, a rare choice with a Biblical link. The name of the Samaritan woman in "Jesus and the Woman at the Well" (John…
"treetop, top level, high up"
Also the name of a neighborhood in Tel Aviv, Tzamaret is a name of Hebrew origin, translating to "upper part" or "high up". It is also used to refer to treetops, making this a nature name.
"she will light up"
A simply looking but glowing Hebrew name, Tair means "she will light up", making it a counterpart to the more familiar, Biblical Jair. Pronounced with two syllables, it may appeal to those who like…
French feminization of Jeremy or Jeremiah, Hebrew
"the Lord raises up"
The French Jeremine is one of the softest and most modern sounding of the "JER"-starting names. If you're naming a baby girl for Grandma Geraldine or Geri (or grandpa Jerome), consider Jeremine,…