By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Miryam is the original Hebrew form of the name Mary, meaning 'wished-for child,' 'rebellion,' or 'sea of bitterness.' This ancient name carries profound historical and biblical significance as the…
Japanese
"beautiful snow / beautiful happiness"
The meaning of this sweet Japanese name varies depending on the combination of kanji used, but the first element mi means "beautiful".
Mumtaz is a name of Persian and Arabic origin used for both boys and girls, though more commonly associated with females in many regions. It means 'distinguished,' 'excellent,' or 'outstanding,'…
English
"my angel"
A smoosh of the affectionate phrase "my angel", Myangel has been given to more than 480 babies since it first appeared in the US charts in 1997. It peaked in 2012 when 36 girls were given the name,…
Shanola Hampton gave this as her daughter Cai's middle name.
Naavya is a modern feminine name of Indian origin that has been growing in popularity among diaspora communities. The name carries beautiful meanings, often associated with concepts like…
Najla is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "wide-eyed" or "one with beautiful eyes." The name is popular in Middle Eastern countries, North Africa, and among Muslim communities worldwide.…
Navah is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, meaning 'beautiful' or 'pleasant.' It appears in Jewish traditions and religious texts, carrying spiritual significance along with its lovely meaning.…
Nayvie is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variant spelling of Navy. The name evokes the deep blue color of the sea and references the naval military branch. This contemporary spelling…
Greek, diminutive of Nicole
Streamlined version of outdated Nicki.
Sanskrit
"night"
Simple but sophisticated, Nisha is a pretty Sanskrit choice that hit the popularity charts in England in the late 1990s. The meaning "night" adds a slightly mystical element to name and it is a…
Variation of Noel, French
"Christmas"
If Joely (as in actress Richardson) is a name, why not Noely? As nickname-names become both more acceptable and more fashionable, Noely may be a fresh spin on one traditional name for Christmas…
Hebrew
"I will thank God"
Derived from a Hebrew phrase: ode "I will thank, praise" combined with yah "Yahweh". A famous bearer is Israeli-American actress Odeya Rush.
"ewe, female sheep"
Rahel is an alternative spelling of Rachel, used mostly used in Germany, Estonia, and Switzerland, though it might also be considered an Assyrian and Turkish form and a Hindi form (also written as…
Rennie is a feminine name that often serves as a diminutive of names like Renata, Irene, or Renee. It has Scottish origins where it can be derived from the Gaelic elements "raon" meaning "rule" or…
English from Norse
"to split"
A potential successor to River, albeit without the nature connection. Instead, it has a sleek, sharp sound with the slight witchy-feel of Maven, Sylvie, Raven, and Rowena. Meaning "to split, to…
Ryanna is a feminine name that combines elements of Ryan with the feminine suffix '-anna'. It originated as a modern variant of Ryan, which comes from the Irish surname Ó Riain, meaning 'descendant…
Spelling variation of Riley
See RILEY.
Saara is a feminine name representing the Finnish and Estonian form of Sarah, which has Hebrew origins meaning "princess" or "noblewoman." This variation maintains the meaning of the original while…
Sabreen is a feminine name of Arabic origin, derived from the word 'sabr' meaning 'patience' or 'perseverance.' The name essentially means 'patient one' or 'person of patience.' Sabreen is used…
