Names That Mean Silk
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- İpek
Origin:
TurkishMeaning:
"silk"
- Mawata
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"silk floss, real cotton"Description:
Rare among real-life baby girls in Japan, but seen as a character name in several animes — most notably Mawata Fuwa of My Hero Academia.
- Sondos
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"fine silk"Description:
Though S endings are currently more popular for boy names, we love to see them given to girls as well. Sondos is an attractive Arabic option used among Muslims. The silky meaning adds extra appeal.
- Reshma
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"silk"Description:
This Hindi girls' name is virtually unknown in the Western World but could translate easily, and the smooth meaning is a plus.
- Saori
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"sand; red-flowing silk"Description:
Saori is a beautiful Japanese name that is rising, but still only given to around 50 baby girls in 2022.
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