Names That Mean Abode
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Alaya
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"dwelling, abode"Description:
Alaya has connections as a Buddhist term, and it could be a creative coinage, based on similarities to names like Alayna and Layla. In Buddhism, Alaya refers to the base consciousness—all of our memories, ideas, and desires. It's a lofty concept, and an attractive name, slowly on the rise since entering the US Top 1000 in 2009.
- Alaiya
Origin:
Variation of Alaya, Sanskrit "dwelling, abode"Meaning:
"dwelling, abode"Description:
One of the many liquid, vowel-heavy names that are so fashionable right now.
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