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Hebrew
"help"
Traditionally a masculine name, but as Ezra — which shares a root with Ezer — becomes more feminine, who's to say Ezer can't be used for girls? Ezer is the name of masculine characters in the Bible,…
Hindi, Japanese
"shadow; sand, bloom + night, palm tree"
A name of both Japanese and Hindi origin, Saya has a bright, sharp sound, reminiscent of Maia and Kaia. Borne by Olympian BMX racer, Saya Sakakibara, wrestler Saya Kamitani, and by weather presenter,…
Spanish
"arms; nature name"
The name of a river that flows through Texas into the Gulf of Mexico is given to a dozen or so baby boys and a handful of girls each year. The name derives from Spanish río de los Brazos de Dios…
Romani, meaning unknown
It is speculated that this name may derive from Esperanza.
Maori
"god is gracious"
Maori form of Joanna
English nature name
"seagrass"
Seagrasses are aquatic plants — the only flowering plants that grow underwater. They often exist in seagrass beds or meadows — rich ecosystems that house and feed organisms as well as protect against…
Pakistani, Bengali, Persian
"a woman of whom you can be proud; sweet, coy"
Nazia is a name seen in both Pakistan and India, which derives from the word naaz, meaning pride, or from the Persian nāz meaning "coy, sweet". It may be difficult to introduce this name into the…
Lithuanian
"linden tree, July"
A Lithuanian word name with a sweet nature meaning, as well as a month name.
English word name
"prosperous, rich"
A rich possibility that fits in with today's rising names such as Cash, Currency, and Million, though we think a name meaning rich, regal, or blessed would be better. Historically, the name Wealthy…
Turkish and Persian
"country + delight"
A patriotic Persian name occasionally given to American girls.
Diminutive of Aputsiak, Greenlandic
"snow crystal"
Snowy short form.
Arabic
"good news"
If you're looking for a Muslim girl name with a great meaning, Bushra is a strong contender.
Albanian
"powdery snow"
Japanese
"little, small"
Chibi is Japanese slang for someone or something small (and typically cute). It is not used as a given name in the real world, however, a number of anime characters are named Chibi.
Irish, Gaelic
"good peace"
Alternatively spelled Síomha, this Irish name has a wonderful meaning.
"little bunny"
Cute Japanese name with a nickname to match. Rini was used in the Sailor Moon series.
Tahitian
"salt water"
This ocean-oriented name is one of the Tahitian names unknown in the wider world.
Janett is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Janet, which itself is a diminutive form of Jane. Ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious,' Janett…
Latin
"man from Adria"
Adrian is an ancient gender-neutral name off its peak for girls but increasing in popularity for boys throughout Europe. The most popular female form in the US is Adriana, followed by Adrianna, then…
Anglicization of French surname de Chiel, meaning unknown
A rarer spelling of Dashiell, a handsome route to the nickname Dash. Neither variation is common for girls — Dashiell, at its peak, was given to six baby girls in a single year — but actress Milla…
