Updated November 2023
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Vietnamese
"good-hearted; respectful; blooming"
A name used for both sexes in native Vietnam, meaning "good-hearted" or "respectful of parents".
Lithuanian
"the river Rusnė"
The name of an island in the Neman River of Lithuania, and used as a given name for over 2000 baby girls between 1990 and 2020 and peaking at Number 20 in 2014.
Variation of Kai, Hawaiian
"sea"
The name of Kylie Jenner's new fashion brand, Khy, could be the next hit spelling variation of Kai. The multicultural mini name has spawned many alternatives, including Kye, Ky, and Khai — introduced…
Yoruba, meaning unknown
Ajé is a goddess of wealth and prosperity worshipped in parts of Nigeria. "Aje wa a ta" is a phrase commonly used in parting, meaning "Aje you will".
Greek mythological name
In Greek mythology, the Keres were female death spirits; goddesses who personified violent deaths and were drawn to bloody deaths on battlefields.
Yoruba
"ruler"
Ọbà is a river goddess worshipped in Nigeria. Nigerian kings also use Ọbà as a pre-nominal honorific meaning "ruler".
"source"
In Nigeria, Osun or Oshun is the goddess of love, sensuality, and feminity. She is a river goddess, said to bring forth sweet and fertile waters.
"she tore"
A Yoruba goddess worshipped in Nigeria, known for her ability to destroy everything that comes into her path. She is often represented with a tornado.
Tupian
"mother"
In the Tupi culture indigenous to Brazil, Ci is a primeval mother goddess.
Greek
"the rescuer"
In Greek mythology, Sao was one of the 50 Nereids, daughters of the sea god Nereus. A moon of Neptune is named in her honor.
Arabic
"eye; precious"
The unisex Arabic name Ain technically means "eye" in Arabic, which symbolizes preciousness. There is a star in the Taurus constellation named Ain.
Ova is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Slavic languages, it can be derived from words meaning 'egg' or 'life,' symbolizing fertility and new beginnings. In some Nordic contexts, it…
English
"battle advice"
Part Hilda, part Mildred, but unfortunately not the good parts of either.
"sun"
A sunny choice that's popular for girls in Lithuania. Also the name of the ancient Lithuanian sun goddess.
Nigerian place name
The rural Imo State in southeast Nigeria is named after the Imo River, which runs through it. An obscure but intriguing possibility as a first name.
Thai nature name
"papaya plant"
In Thailand, pawpaw, or paw paw, is the name for the papaya plant and flowers. It's been seen on the US charts for baby girls since 2008, never exceeding 30 uses in a single year.
Greek variation of Leo
"lion"
This popular boy name is occasionally used for girls, too. (Seven of them in 2022.)
Diann is a feminine name that represents a variation of Diana or Diane. It derives from the Roman goddess Diana, who was associated with the moon, hunting, and nature. This particular spelling offers…