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Ajša is a feminine name primarily used in Bosnia, Slovenia, and other parts of the Balkans. It is a regional variation of Aisha (or Ayesha), which has Arabic origins meaning 'alive' or 'she who…
Šejma is a feminine name primarily used in Bosnia and Herzegovina and other parts of the Balkans with significant Bosniak populations. The name has Arabic origins and is derived from the Arabic word…
Bosnian form of Canan or Can, Turkish, Persian
"soul, darling"
Džana is a Bosnian variation of the Turkish boy name, Can (via the Bosnian Džan), or an alternative to the Turkish girl name, Canan. Literally meaning "soul" or "life" from the Persian jān , it has…
Sajra is a feminine name of Bosnian and Arabic origin. It is believed to derive from the Arabic word 'sajara' meaning 'tree' or 'to register.' In Bosnian culture, the name carries connotations of…
Ajlin is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It likely derives from Turkish or Bosnian origins, where it can be related to words for 'moon glow' or 'moonlight.' In some contexts, it may…
Tajra is a feminine name with roots in multiple cultures. In Arabic origins, it can be related to 'tajir' meaning 'merchant' or 'trader.' In Bosnian culture, it's a variation of Tahira, meaning…
Lejna is a distinctive feminine name with Bosnian origins, though it's also found in some other Slavic-speaking regions. The name has a gentle, flowing pronunciation despite its unusual letter…
Aiša is a feminine name with Islamic origins, representing a variant spelling of Aisha (or Ayesha). The name comes from Arabic and means 'alive' or 'she who lives.' It carries significant cultural…
Nedžla is a feminine name of Bosnian origin, commonly found in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It derives from Arabic roots and is related to the word 'nadžib,' meaning 'noble' or 'distinguished.' The name…
Šejla is a feminine name primarily used in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and other Balkan countries. The name is pronounced 'SHAY-la' with the first letter being a specific character (š) in South…
Zejneb is a variant spelling of Zaynab (also written as Zainab or Zeinab), a feminine name with Arabic origins. The name traces back to 'zaynab,' referring to a fragrant flowering tree or meaning 'a…
Lajla is a feminine name with Scandinavian and Middle Eastern connections. In Scandinavian countries, particularly Sweden and Norway, it's a variant spelling of Laila or Leila. The name ultimately…
Nejra is a feminine name with Bosnian and Arabic roots. In Arabic context, it's related to 'najr' meaning 'dawn' or 'daybreak,' symbolizing new beginnings and hope. The name is particularly popular…
Ejna is an uncommon feminine name with obscure origins. It may be a variant of names like Eina or Ajna, or could have roots in various European languages. The name has a distinctly modern feel…
Nađa is a feminine name of Slavic origin, particularly common in Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and other South Slavic countries. The name is closely related to Nadja and Nadia, all…
Belma is a feminine name with Bosnian, Turkish, and broader Balkan origins. In Bosnian, it's believed to mean 'white gazelle,' combining beauty and grace in its imagery. The name gained particular…
Mexican, meaning unknown
Tindi Mar is a young Mexican model and climate activist with a one-of-a-kind name. Names that end in I are at the height of fashion right now, and Tindi has real potential. In Kenya, Tindi is a male…
Diminutive of Paloma, Salome and similar, or Enthiopian, Amharic
"lemon"
Sweet and simple but also a stand-out, Lomi is an Ethiopian girl's name that fits right in with today's trends. Part Lumi, part Romy, but also very much a name in its own right, it derives from the…
Invented name
The adorable and iconic bunny character Miffy was created in 1955 by Dutch artist Dick Bruna. Her Dutch name is Nijntje, a contraction of the Dutch word for "little bunny", konijntje . Bruna searched…
French from Greek
"bright"
French version of the mythological name Phaedra.
