Names That Mean Are
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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".
Liat
Hebrew
"you are mine"
A possible alternative to the ever-common Leah.
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…

