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Hebrew
"well loved"
An alternative to the more familiar Aviva.
Havivah is a feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'beloved' or 'cherished.' It derives from the Hebrew word 'haviv' (חביב) with the feminine ending added. This name appears in Jewish communities,…
Habibi is a feminine given name derived from Arabic origins, where it literally means "my beloved" or "my darling." The term is widely used as a term of endearment throughout Arabic-speaking…
Gilliana is an elegant feminine name that serves as an elaborated form of Gillian, which itself is a feminine derivative of Julian or the medieval English name Gille. With roots tracing back to Latin…
Hebiba is a rare feminine name with possible Arabic or African origins. In Arabic, it may be related to 'habiba' meaning 'beloved' or 'darling,' a term of endearment widely used in Arabic-speaking…
Hadura is a rare feminine name with unclear origins, possibly derived from Hebrew or Arabic roots. The name may be a variant of Hadara, which means 'glory' or 'ornament' in Hebrew. Hadura has…
Kathiryn is a feminine name that appears to be a creative variant spelling of Katherine or Kathryn. The traditional name Katherine derives from the Greek name Aikaterine, possibly meaning 'pure.'…
Gilenia is a feminine name with possible botanical connections, potentially derived from 'Gillenia,' a genus of flowering plants native to North America also known as Indian physic or Bowman's root.…
Haddasah is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, being the original Hebrew name of the biblical Queen Esther. In the Book of Esther, Haddasah was the Jewish woman who became queen of Persia and saved…
Gilbertine is a feminine name derived from the masculine name Gilbert, which has Germanic origins meaning 'bright pledge' or 'shining hostage.' Popular during the Middle Ages due to the influence of…
Kathyrine is an elaborated spelling variant of Katherine, a classic feminine name with Greek origins meaning "pure." The traditional Katherine derives from the Greek name Aikaterine, whose etymology…
Anisette is a delicate feminine name derived from the sweet, anise-flavored liqueur of the same name. The liqueur itself takes its name from anise, an aromatic herb used in cooking and traditional…
Hadaseh is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, a variant spelling of Hadassah, which means "myrtle tree." In the biblical Book of Esther, Hadassah was the Hebrew name of Queen Esther before she became…
Gilbertha is a feminine form of the masculine name Gilbert, which has Germanic origins meaning 'bright pledge' or 'shining hostage,' derived from the elements 'gisil' (pledge, hostage) and 'beraht'…
Gilberta is a feminine name derived from the Germanic masculine name Gilbert, which combines the elements 'gisil' meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous.' As the…
Catheren is a feminine name that represents an uncommon spelling variant of Catherine/Katherine. The name ultimately derives from the Greek 'Aikaterine,' though its exact etymology remains…
Giliyah is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, likely derived from the Hebrew word 'gil' meaning 'joy,' 'happiness,' or 'rejoicing.' The suffix '-iyah' is a common Hebrew name element that can…
Gilada is a rare feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from Hebrew roots, possibly connected to 'gil' meaning 'joy' or 'happiness.' Alternatively, it could be a variant of…
Catharin is a feminine name that represents a rare variant of Catherine, one of history's most enduring female names. Derived from the Greek 'Aikaterine' or 'Hekaterine,' its meaning connects to the…
Arabic
"good-natured"
The original spelling of a name often Anglicized as Anisa was chosen by singer Macy Gray for her daughter.
