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Susana is a feminine name with Hebrew and Spanish origins, being a Latin variant of Susannah, derived from the Hebrew name Shoshana meaning "lily" or "rose." This elegant name appears in biblical…
Arabic; Hebrew; Russian
"flower, scattering wind; God has helped; sunrise, dawn"
Zariya has several possible origins: the Arabic Zahrah which means "flower" or Zariya "scattering wind"; the Hebrew name Azariah, meaning "God has helped"; or the Russian word Zaria which means…
Similar to Malaysia, except completely invented.
Short form of Adelita, Spanish variation of Adelheid, German
"noble"
Alita is a girls' name threatening to break into the Top 1000. There are many possible sources of this name, but the most plausible is that it's a short form for the popular Spanish name Adelita, a…
Spelling variation of Lilliana
A spelling variation of Madeleine, which is the French form of Hebrew Magdalene meaning "from Magdala" or "from the high tower." While Madeleine is the most popular spelling option in the UK and…
Malena is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Spanish, it's often used as a diminutive of Magdalena, deriving from Mary Magdalene in the New Testament. In Greek contexts, it relates to…
Combination of Mia and Bella
"my beautiful"
Two popular contemporary choices merged into one, this compound name with its hint of Italian flair was given to nearly 70 girls in the US and 3 in the UK. With Mia's entry into the US Top 10,…
Variation of Amora, Spanish
"love"
Amora and co. have seen a rapid rise over the past few years. Amorah, with the additional H, is one of the simpler variations.
German, combination of Ana and Lise
"grace and pledged to God"
Analise is the second most popular form in the US of this distinctly German combination name, with about 100 baby girls named Analise in one recent year versus about 750 named Annalise. The more…
English combination of Emmy + Lou
"work, universal + renowned warrior"
This name is closely identified with Emmylou Harris, the singer who gives dignity to an old-style combo name. There were over 60 baby girls named Emmylou in the US last year, due the the popularity…
Jacquelyn is a feminine name of French origin, a variant spelling of Jacqueline, which is the feminine form of Jacques (the French equivalent of James). Ultimately, these names derive from the Hebrew…
Johana is a feminine name that serves as a variation of Johanna, which is the feminine form of John. With Hebrew origins, it carries the beautiful meaning "God is gracious." This spelling variant…
Latin, from ancient place name Lavinium
Lavinia is a charmingly prim and proper Victorian-sounding name which actually dates back to classical mythology, where it was the name of the wife of the Trojan hero Aeneas, who was considered the…
Adaleigh is a modern feminine name that blends traditional elements with contemporary styling. It combines the Germanic name element 'adal' meaning 'noble' or 'nobility' with the popular suffix…
Aiyanna is a beautiful feminine name with multicultural roots. It's primarily of Native American origin, particularly from the Chippewa tribe, meaning 'eternal blossom' or 'forever flowering.' In…
Emelyn is a feminine name with Welsh origins, a variant of Emeline which ultimately derives from the Germanic name Amalia, meaning 'work' or 'industrious.' The name combines the popularity of Emma…
German
"brave boar"
Everett is a male name that's a prime crossover candidate, much like Eliot, Ellis, and Ellery. With its newfound popularity for boys stemming from its similarity to trendy sisters, Eva, Evelyn and…
Scottish variation of Isabel
"pledged to God"
The Scottish spelling of Isabel has a definite character of her own, the 'o' giving her an extra infusion of strength but also an element of confusion. How do you pronounce that? Answer: Exactly like…
American variation of Zara, Hebrew and Arabic
"blooming flower; God remembers"
