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English, combination of Mary and Ana
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + grace"
Variant of Marianna
English combination of Mary and Lynn
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + lake"
Variant of Marilyn
Arabic
"the bearer of good news"
Nashira is one of those obscure space names that might rise along with such heavenly choices as Orion, Luna, and even Nevaeh. A giant star in Capricorn, Nashira is an unusual and attractive name with…
American from Latin
"pertaining to ships or sailors"
Nautica is derived from the English word "nautical," which itself comes from the Latin nauticus . It was first recorded as a baby name in 1992 when the American clothing brand had become a national…
French, Spanish
"chambermaid, concubine; wealth, fortune"
Also appearing as Odalys, this name has two possible origins, one more favorable perhaps than the other. Used predominantly in Spanish speaking countries, and in the US, Odalis may come from the…
Olivya is a modern feminine variant of the popular name Olivia, which derives from the Latin word 'oliva' meaning 'olive tree.' The olive tree has been a symbol of peace, fertility, and prosperity…
Onika is the birth name of Trinidad and Togago-born celebrity Nicki Minaj.
Elaboration of Opal, French, Sanskrit
"gem"
A word name with a touch of Adeline/Caroline/Apolline mixed in, Opaline has a sleek and stylish yet whimsical feel.
Greek
"chaste maiden"
Parthenia may be a bit unwieldy, but does conjure up majestic images of the Parthenon. It was briefly in the US charts in the late 19th century.
Latin
"traveler, pilgrim"
Peregrine is considered to be an elegantly aristocratic name in England, but has never made it to the US, where it has been seen as extravagantly eccentric. In the new naming climate, though, it's…
Raquelle is a feminine name that serves as an elaboration of Rachel, which comes from Hebrew origins meaning 'ewe' or 'female sheep' - traditionally symbolizing innocence and gentleness. The…
Portuguese form of Roxana
"bright, dawn"
This elegant, minimally-spelled name could be a variant of Rosanna/Roseanna. But it's also the Portuguese version of Roxana, with all the meaning and history of the name, but none of the "Roxanne"…
Ruchama is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, derived from the root 'racham' meaning 'compassion' or 'mercy.' It appears in the Bible in the book of Hosea, where God instructs the prophet to name…
Samaiya is a feminine name with roots in Arabic and Hebrew languages. In Arabic, it relates to 'samā', meaning 'sky' or 'heaven,' giving the name celestial associations. Some interpretations connect…
Sarahy is a feminine name that represents a creative variation of Sarah, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'princess.' This particular spelling adds a distinctive flair to the traditional name while…
Saraia is a melodic feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Sarah (Hebrew for "princess") with an embellished ending, or related to Soraya (Persian name meaning "jewel").…
Sarena is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Serena, from the Latin word 'serenus' meaning 'clear, tranquil, or serene.' Alternatively, it could connect…
Hebrew
"he who defends"
Hebrew name with a bright sheen.
Greek; Arabic
"wisdom, ship"
Sophina is an English elaboration on the internationally popular Sophia, borne by American actress Sophina Brown. It may also be a variant spelling of the Muslim name Safina/Sofina, meaning "vessel,…
Greek nickname
"pillar"
A sweet elongation of Stella, with its reference to stars.
