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Nameberry
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
  1. Liyana

    • Origin:

      Zulu, Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "it is raining; soft, delicate"

    • Description:

      An evocative Zulu name which would be perfect for a baby born during a rainstorm. In Arabic, the name is related to Liyyan, meaning "soft, delicate".
  2. Achaakatabi

    • Origin:

      Choctaw, Native American

    • Meaning:

      "kills next to it"

    • Description:

      In Choctaw culture, new names were given after major life events. This would have been bestowed on a man following a hunting achievement.
  3. Currier

    • Origin:

      English occupational surname

    • Meaning:

      "person who dressed leather after it was tanned"

    • Description:

      Has a fresh occupational name feel, combined with old-fashioned Currier & Ives charm.
  4. Gabisile

    • Origin:

      Bantu, Zulu, Xhosa

    • Meaning:

      "has made people envious, but they won't get it"

    • Description:

      Intriguing and rare South African name.