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Azerbaijani variation of Parvaneh, Persian
"butterfly"
Parvana, also spelled Pərvanə, is an Azerbaijani name related to the Persian word for "butterfly".
Mələk is a feminine name of Azerbaijani and Turkish origin meaning 'angel.' The distinctive letter 'ə' (schwa) represents a specific vowel sound in the Azerbaijani language. The name derives from the…
American invented name
"will + valley"
The Social Security Lists show Willodean and all its variant spellings to have been used throughout the 1920s and 30s especially in Southern states. There are a few theories on its origins (an…
Feminine form of Nidal, Arabic
"my struggle, strife; my warrior"
Translating literally to "my struggle", Nidali is an Arabic name which is also interpreted as meaning "my warrior" or "my fighter". It is the feminine form of Nidal and was used in the 2008 novel A…
Məryəm is the Azerbaijani form of Maryam/Mary, one of the most enduring feminine names throughout history. It derives from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning 'sea of bitterness,' 'rebelliousness,' or…
Natalía, with its accented 'i', is a feminine name of Latin origin meaning 'birthday' or 'Christmas Day,' as it derives from the Latin term 'natalis dies' (birth day). The name has deep historical…
Latin, deity name
A rare, melodic name that's not at all vanilla. In Roman myth, Venilia — also spelled Venelia — was a nymph associated with the winds and sea.
Literary invention
One of the Six Snub-nosed Princesses created by L. Frank Baum for his Oz books. Could also be seen as a female version of the color name Cerulean.
Wynter Rose combines the modern, seasonal name Wynter with the classic floral middle name Rose. Wynter is an alternative spelling of Winter, representing the cold season and conveying qualities of…
Amelía is a feminine name that adds an accent mark to the classic name Amelia, giving it a slightly different pronunciation emphasis and a touch of European flair. Amelia has Germanic origins meaning…
Cree
"rattle"
Variation of Seraphine, French from Hebrew
"burning ones"
The zippy Z initial takes Seraphine from elegant and angelic to truly fiery. Zeraphine, also spelled Zéraphine, is occasionally spotted in Quebec.
Variation of Zeraphine, French
A unique spelling of an already one-of-a-kind name.
Cornish, Celtic
"white phantom"
Cornish form of Guinevere. Saint Miniver was one of the many holy daughters of King Brychan. Also found as Minver, Menvra, Menfre and more.
The Social Security Lists show Willodean and its variant spellings to have been used throughout the 1920s and 30s especially in Southern states. There are a few theories on its origins (an invented…
French female form of Leontios, Greek
"lion"
Authentic French spelling of Leontine.
Diminutive of Jacobina, English, Scottish, and Dutch
"supplanter"
An obscure nickname for Jacobina that would be virtually one-of-a-kind today. It's an inspired way to honor a Jacob in your life.
