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Literature
A character name in George R. R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire series, a dragonrider played by Emma D'Arcy in the GOT prequel House of the Dragon .
Inayah is a feminine name with Arabic origins, derived from the word meaning "care," "concern," or "providential care." More specifically, it refers to God's care and protection over humanity in…
Yasmina is a feminine name of Arabic and Persian origin. It is a derivative of the name Yasmin, which refers to the jasmine flower, known for its sweet fragrance and delicate white blossoms. The…
English variation of Emily, Latin
"rival"
Again, we see the trendy -ee suffix.
African place-name, Maasi
"cold water"
Kenya is fairly commonly heard as a girl's name, but its capital city makes a much more exceptional choice. The name comes from the Maasai phrase "Enkare Nairobi," which translates to "cold water."…
Italian
"defender of men"
Italian form of Alexa, sometimes short for Alessandra, which sidesteps the Amazon Alexa issue.
Aleya is a feminine name with diverse multicultural origins. In Arabic contexts, it can be related to 'aliya' meaning 'high,' 'exalted,' or 'sublime.' The name also appears in Indian cultures,…
Japanese
"light; vermilion"
Akari is a gender-neutral Japanese name used fairly evenly between the sexes in the US. There are several well-known female singers and actors named Akira in Japan, and Akira Watanabe is a popular…
Azuri is a modern feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Japanese word 'azuri' related to indigo blue or from Hebrew where 'azure' refers to blue gemstones or sky. Some…
Dalani is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from Hawaiian roots, where it could be connected to the concept of 'heavenly' or 'from the sky.' Some sources suggest…
Delayza is a modern feminine name with a melodic quality, likely created as a variation of names like Elaiza or as a unique invention. The name has a contemporary feel with its blend of popular…
Eilany is a modern feminine name with possible roots in Irish and Hebrew origins. It may be a creative variation of names like Eileen (Irish for 'bright, shining one') or Eliana (Hebrew for 'God has…
Ilani is a feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Hawaiian culture, Ilani relates to concepts of heaven or sky, suggesting elevation and spiritual height. In Hebrew, it can be…
Modern invented name
Kiari is the middle name of the celebrity child of rappers Cardi B and Offset...and also the first name on her dad's birth certificate. If you like unique modern names, this is an attractive option…
Place-name, Hebrew
"to guard, to keep"
Similar to but distinct from Samara, this pretty name was chosen for his daughter by rapper LL Cool J. It's the name of an ancient Palestinian city, located in present-day Jordan, and is associated…
German
"strong in work"
Combining the mild and the innocent, this sweet and feminine name is worthy of a comeback, in the mode of Madeline and Cecilia. Its original, also attractive form is Melisende, which came from…
Spanish, Arabic
"palm tree; flower"
Yesenia is a Latinx favorite popularized by a character on a Spanish-language soap opera. Jessenia is another variation. The name is drawn from the name of a palm tree in South America, but Yesenia…
African
"gentle, humane"
This Swahili and Muslim female name referring to the Prophet Muhammed's nurse. It is a popular name in Egypt and Somalia.
Riverlynn is a modern feminine name that combines the nature word 'River' with the popular name suffix 'lynn,' which means lake or brook, creating a flowing, melodic name that evokes natural beauty.…
Chevelle is a feminine name with French influences, deriving popularity primarily from the iconic American muscle car produced by Chevrolet in the 1960s and 70s. The name carries connotations of…
