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Slovak; Russian variation of Vera
"truth"
With the rise of both international names and those that start with the letter V, this sharp alternative to Vera may become more familiar in the English-speaking world.
Weslee is a feminine variation of the traditional masculine name Wesley, which originated as an English surname meaning 'western meadow' or 'western clearing.' This modern spelling adaptation…
Yanna is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It can be a variant of 'Jana,' with Slavic roots meaning 'God is gracious,' or derive from the Greek 'Yianna,' a diminutive of Gianna (Italian…
Amharic variation of Jehoaddan, Hebrew
"God delights"
Yoadan is the Amharic form of the biblical name Jehoaddan — a queen of Israel. Yoadan debuted on the charts in 2021, likely due to Ethiopian influencer Yoadan Ephrem.
Arabic
"blooming flower"
Close in look and sound to Zara and Zahra, but with a lovely natural meaning.
Modern invention, Hebrew
"God is my strength; God is my help"
Likely inspired by Isaiah, Azariah, and similar, with a bit of Maia and Kaia thrown in too, Zaiah is a quietly used unisex option. Stevie Wonder named his daughter Zaiah in 2013. The name could also…
German, diminutive of Anselma
"God helmet"
Familiar in the US, Brazil, and Latvia in the early 20th century, Zelma has been off the radar for some time. While the Selma-Thelma-Velma connection might date it, with Zelda and Alma sparking…
Variation of Zita or Greek letter name
The sixth letter of the Greek alphabet, popularized by Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones -- Zeta was her grandmother's first name. Zeta can also refer to the letter Z, the last in the Roman…
Italian or Persian; Greek
"little girl; seeker"
A thirteenth-century Tuscan saint, patron of homemakers, Zita is the kind of name that sounded really creative in an earlier era.
Ainslie is a feminine name of Scottish origin, derived from a place name meaning 'one's own meadow' or 'hermitage meadow' in Gaelic. Originally a surname and place name in Scotland, it transitioned…
Anhar is a feminine name with Arabic origins, though it remains relatively rare globally. In Arabic, the name can mean 'daybreak' or 'early morning light,' symbolizing new beginnings and brightness.…
"fragrance"
Arly is a charming feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a diminutive of names like Arlene, Ariel, or Marlene, or could be derived from the Old English word meaning 'eagle wood' or…
German, Sanskrit
"eagle; river"
Truly a cross-cultural name, with usage in Germany, Scandinavia, India, France, and Iceland.
Armenian
"sun, ether"
Arpi is a rising ethereal name in Armenia, where it is a poetic word for "sun".
Alternative form of Asma, Arabic
"supreme"
An alternative transliteration of Asma, Asmaa is an Arabic name with a glowing, powerful meaning. Actress Asmaa Galal is a notable bearer, while surgeon and The Great British Sewing Bee contestant…
Aurie is a feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive form of names containing the element 'aur-' meaning 'gold,' such as Aurora, Aurelia, or Laura. With Latin roots relating to gold, dawn,…
Avea is a delicate feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Latin 'avis' meaning 'bird', suggesting qualities of freedom and grace. Alternatively, it could be a variant of…
This medieval sounding name is a modern invention, used in the video game Final Fantasy.
Aysa is a feminine name with origins spanning multiple cultures. In Turkish, it may be a variation of Ayşe, meaning 'she who lives' or 'alive.' In some Slavic regions, it could be a diminutive of…
