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Marketa is a feminine name of Czech origin, serving as the Czech form of Margaret. The name derives ultimately from the Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' Marketa has been used in the Czech Republic…
Margarid is a feminine name of Armenian origin and is a variation of Margaret, which ultimately derives from the Greek word 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' In Armenian culture, the name has historical…
Maruca is a feminine name with Latin and Romanian origins, functioning as an affectionate diminutive of Maria. The name carries all the warmth and spiritual significance of Maria, which derives from…
Maruja is a feminine Spanish name that originated as an affectionate diminutive form of María. In Spanish-speaking communities, particularly in Spain and parts of Latin America, Maruja has…
Molara is a feminine name with roots in African, particularly Nigerian Yoruba culture, where it means 'I have been saved' or 'I am redeemed.' The name carries spiritual significance, often expressing…
Maijii is a feminine name with possible Japanese origins, though it may also be a modern invented name. In Japanese contexts, it might relate to the word "mai" meaning "dance" or "brightness," while…
Czech diminutive of Maria
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Cute but substantial short form, deriving from Maria. The meaning of Maria is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew…
Maruska is a feminine name with Slavic origins, primarily used in Czech, Slovak, and other Eastern European cultures. It's a diminutive form of Maria or Marie, carrying the same meaning of 'bitter'…
Mashenka is a feminine name of Russian origin, functioning as an affectionate diminutive of Maria (Mary). In Russian naming tradition, diminutives express endearment and familiarity. The name Maria…
Greek diminutive of Maria, Hebrew
"bitter; beloved; drop of the sea"
An appealing diminutive of Maria, sometime transcribed as Maroulla too.
This first name of a Norwegian supermodel has no known meaning of its own and is most closely related to Isleen, which is a variation of the Celtic Aislin or Ashling.
Bulgarian
"snowy"
This name of a supermodel from Ukraine is not one of those Eastern European choices that translate easily or attractively.
This name of an Estonian supermodel might more sensibly by translated as Thea.
Russian form of Eugenia
"well born"
In an English-speaking country, stick with Eugenia.
Swahili from Arabic, Hindi, Sanskrit
"coral; cleansing, purification"
A name with the kind of pan-cultural feel that's in vogue now... and forever, it is both a Swahili name meaning "coral", ultimately from the Arabic marjan , and a Hindi name, meaning "purification".…
African, Swahili
"patience"
One African name that's virtually unknown in the western world, but sounds both soft and strong.
Variation of Natasha
"born on Christmas Day"
Tori Amos added a little extra something to the already pretty elaborate Natasha for her daughter's name.
Spanish
"Candlemas"
Diminutive of Candelaria, a name derived from candle and given in honor of the festival of Candlemas, which marks the presentation of Christ in the temple and the purification of the Virgin Mother.
Armenian
"rising of sun"
Has a nice fresh, early morning meaning, but not the most mellifluous of sounds. Also spelled Arpineh.
Armenian, meaning unknown
A surname-sounding Armenian name that might not make a very smooth transition into American culture.
