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Romanian variation of Medea, Greek
"middle"
The Romanian form of Medea, famously borne by actress Medeaa Marinescu.
Hawaiian
"carry + embryo; hold + essence"
In Hawaiian mythology, Hiʻiaka is the youngest sister of the volcano goddess Pele. In the legend, Pele's mother entrusts her with looking after an egg, which then turns into a baby girl who Pele…
Georgian
"hope"
Less clunky than Imelda, and with a wonderful meaning.
"heavenly fruit"
An intruiging and rare Hawaiian "-lani" name to add to the books if you are looking for an alternative to trendy Leilani and Kehlani.
"loved one"
An appealing unisex Hawaiian name (more commonly used for boys) with a lovely meaning and vibrant sound. It derives from the words ke "the" and aloha "love". Keahloha is also a common Hawaiian…
Ovella is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from 'ovis' meaning 'sheep.' In some contexts, it can be interpreted as 'little sheep' or 'lamb,' carrying connotations of gentleness and…
Latin
"place where three roads meet"
Trivia is considered the first epithet of Diana, the Roman goddess of hunting, fertility, and the moon. The name is derived from the Latin word trivium , meaning "triple way," which refers to the…
In Roman mythology, Rumina was the goddess of breastfeeding mothers and nursing infants of all species. Her name is possibly derived from the Latin rūmen , meaning "throat."
Dalija is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly popular in Baltic countries like Lithuania and Latvia, as well as in the Balkans. The name is derived from the dahlia flower, which was…
Latin from Greek
"strength, valor"
Nerio was one of the Roman goddesses of war and a wife of Mars. Her name is among the many intriguing names that mean strong .
"to remind, instruct; alone, unique"
Moneta was the name of two separate goddesses in Roman mythology. The first was the goddess of memory, equivalent to the Greek Mnemosyne, and the second was as an epithet of Juno, mother of the gods.…
Emanuel as a feminine name represents an unusual gender crossing of the traditionally masculine Emanuel. Derived from Hebrew elements meaning 'God is with us,' this name carries profound religious…
Madani is a feminine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'civil' or 'civilized.' It derives from the Arabic word 'madina' meaning 'city' or 'urban area,' thus carrying connotations of sophistication…
"honey"
This name — also seen as Mellonia — belonged to the Roman goddess of bees and bee-keeping, said to encourage the supply of honey.
"free"
In Roman mythology, Libera was the female equivalent of the god Liber. She would eventually become assimilated into the goddess Prosperina.
possible variant of Maitreya
Maitreya -- with an I -- is the Sanskrit name of a messianic future Buddha, according to the Buddhist tradition. Without the I, it's most closely associated with Canadian teen actress Matreya Fedor.…
"light"
Latona is the Roman equivalent of Leto, the Greek goddess of light. These days Leto feels more modern for a baby girl, but Latona retains its appeal.
"justice"
In Roman mythology, Justitia was the goddess of justice, naturally. Her name was also rendered Iustitia.
"to sweep away"
Devera was the name of a Roman goddess who protected midwives and laboring women. She would use a broom to sweep evil away, referenced in the meaning of her name.
