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Updated October 2026

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  • Liat

    Hebrew

    "you are mine"

    A possible alternative to the ever-common Leah.

  • Petiri

    Shona

    "where we are"

    Unknown in this country, it has some worldly appeal.

  • Anangokaa

    Ojibwe

    "there are many stars"

  • Kuleni

    Ethiopian, Amharic

    "the one whose eyes are lined with mascara; princess"

    This Ethiopian girl's name feels in line with stylish Kalani, Kehlani and Kailani. Kuleni, pronounced "koo-LEH-nee", has the evocative meaning of "the one whose eyes are lined with mascara".

  • Zanele

    African, Zulu

    "they are enough"

    This attractive Zulu name is associated with nonbinary South African photographer Zanele Muholi. Their name means "they are enough," with the implication that there have been enough daughters born to…

  • Ikila

    Greenlandic

    "how sweet you are"

    A Greenlandic name with a totally sweet meaning, but a spirited sound, reminiscent of Atilla, that stops it feeling overly cutesy.