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Greek
"gift of the sun"
Elidi is intriguing but potentially confusing. Try the French Elodie instead.
Ellaina is a feminine name representing a more elaborate spelling variation of Elena or Elaine, names that ultimately derive from the Greek Helena, meaning 'bright, shining light' or 'torch.' This…
Basque
"hawthorn"
Variant of Basque Elorria, meaning "hawthorn", considered a sacred plant in Basque mythology. It is also a variant of modern Elora, from the movie Willow .
Emillie is a feminine name that serves as a variation of Emily, featuring a French-influenced spelling with the double 'l' and 'ie' ending. The name derives from the Latin "Aemilia," a feminine form…
"wide justice"
Flowing and intriguing, Eurydice is a name from Greek mythology, borne by the wife of musician Orpheus. After she is poisoned by a snake and condemned to the underworld, Orpheus attempts to rescue…
Evonna is a feminine name that likely developed as a variant of names like Yvonne or Evonne, with roots in the Germanic name element "iv" meaning "yew" (a type of tree associated with eternity). This…
Gabryella is a creative feminine spelling variant of Gabriella, which derives from the Hebrew name Gabriel meaning "God is my strength." This distinctive spelling emerged in recent decades as parents…
Genesys is a modern feminine name with roots in both science and mythology. It evokes the word "genesis," meaning origin or creation, suggesting new beginnings and potential. This connection gives…
Japanese
"flower child"
Hanako has a delicate sound and quaint meaning -- but there's a catch. According to widespread urban legend in Japan, Hanako is the name of the ghost of a little girl who haunts school bathrooms, who…
Hellena is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Helena, which derives from the Greek 'Helenē,' meaning 'torch' or 'bright one.' The name carries classical associations with Helen of…
Hermela is a feminine name with Ethiopian origins, particularly common among Amharic-speaking communities. The name derives from Amharic roots meaning 'miracle' or 'wondrous,' reflecting values of…
Igbo, Nigerian
"good thing; beautiful thing"
Derived from the Igbo elements ífé meaning "thing" and ọ́má , "good" or "beautiful."
Cherokee
"black fox"
One of three Cherokee names with the same meaning, along with Inali and Enoli, both male names.
German
"yew tree, archer"
Similar to Ivana but less personality-driven.
Jaiana is a feminine name that appears to be a modern creation, possibly influenced by names like Jayana, Janae, or other J-beginning names combined with the popular feminine ending '-ana.' Its…
Jameelah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'beautiful' or 'lovely.' It comes from the root word 'jameel' (beautiful) with the feminine suffix '-ah,' creating a name that literally…
English from Persian
"jasmine"
Jessamine, a charming name occasionally heard in England, is just beginning to be appreciated in the U.S. as a possible successor to all the Jess names of the past. It's also spelled Jessamyn, as in…
Hindi, Hawaiian
"lotus or pale red; or, a garden"
A multicultural name that manages to sound soft and strong at the same time, Kamala is also another name for the Hindu goddess Lakshmi. Vice President Kamala Harris, who describes her own name's…
"fragrant ocean child"
Popular choice for female anime characters.
Hindi
"miracle"
An evocative Indian girl name with a wonderful meaning — perfect your little miracle.
