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Zehra is a feminine name of Arabic origin, derived from 'zahra' meaning 'flower' or 'blossom.' It has strong connections to Islamic tradition, as Fatima al-Zahra was the daughter of the Prophet…
Zhara is a feminine name with multicultural origins and variations. Most commonly, it's associated with Arabic roots as a variant spelling of Zahra, meaning "flower," "blossom," or "radiance." In…
Zimal is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. In Urdu, it can mean 'beautiful' or 'earth,' while in some contexts it relates to winter or cold weather. The name has gained modest…
Arabic
"pensive, wistful, melancholic"
Aasiyah is an alternative spelling of Asiya and was a fast rising name in the UK in 2022. Made familiar perhaps by its similarity to the well-known Aaliyah, Aasiyah jumped up more than 100 places on…
Scottish and Irish, Brazilian
"oak tree ford; wealthy spearman; wealth and fame"
A unisex name with lots of flair and a daring spirit, Adair was first noticed as a girl's name in the 1980's, thanks to the long-running daytime drama Search for Tomorrow , with the character Adair…
Adhya is a feminine name with Sanskrit origins, meaning 'first power' or 'the first.' In Hindu philosophy, Adhya represents the primal energy or the original goddess, often connected to Shakti, the…
Adia is a feminine name with origins spanning several cultures. In Swahili, it means 'gift,' while similar variations appear in Hebrew and Arabic traditions with meanings relating to 'adornment' or…
Arabic; Hebrew
"color of earth; dust"
Earthier version of the name of England's first female professional writer, Aphra Behn.
Scandinavian and Finnish variation of Aino, Catalan variation of Anna, Japanese, Latvian, Kazakh, Yoruba
"always; grace; lover of green; sight; mirror; delivery had complications [umbilical cord twisted around neck]"
A bright-sounding name with multicultural appeal, used regularly as a first name in Japan, Scandinavia, Latvia, and Spain. The Yoruba name Aina, pronounced ah-ee-NAH, is traditionally used for baby…
Latin
"golden"
This golden Saint name was familiar in Spain during the first half of the 20th century, however, it fell out of favor in the 60s. Usually written as Áurea, the similar sounding Aurora is often…
Somali or Azerbaijani from Arabic
"fortune; clear, revelation"
Ayan is an African name heard for both sexes.
Greek
"royal"
This ancient Greek male name, well-used in Britain, also has an herbal quality that may explain its increasing use for girls. While as a name it rhymes with dazzle, the herb has a long a, making the…
French, Persian, or diminutive of Bibiana
"toy; delight; lady of the house; life"
A spunky nickname name for parents with showbiz aspirations for their daughter.
Diminutive of Sabina and other -ina names, Yiddish or Hebrew
"bee or understanding"
Sources say that Bina, which is close to the word for bee in Yiddish, was once used as a translation for the Hebrew Deborah, which means bee. On its own, it also means "understanding" in Hebrew.…
Braya is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Braya, a place name in Spain, or a feminine form of Bray, which has Irish and French roots meaning 'hill' or 'swamp.'…
Brilynn is a modern invented name that combines elements of popular names like Brianna, Brittany, or Brielle with the popular '-lynn' suffix. Though lacking historical roots, Brilynn emerged in the…
In Greek mythology, Briseis is a princess captured by Achilles during the Trojan War, who later becomes the object of the dispute between Achilles and Agamemnon which drives the plot of Homer’s Iliad…
Cesia is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Latin name 'Caesia,' meaning 'bluish-gray,' often referring to eye color. Alternatively, it could be a variation of…
Chevy is a feminine name with American origins, though it can also be used for boys. Most commonly associated with the well-known automobile brand Chevrolet, the name has transitioned from a…
Daizy is an alternative spelling of Daisy, a classic English name derived from the flower, which itself comes from Old English 'dæges eage' meaning 'day's eye' because the flower opens at dawn. This…
