By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Dajuana appears to be a modern given name that emerged in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. It may be a creative spelling variant of Diana or Dianna, possibly influenced…
Japanese
"fireball"
Kakyuu was adapted to a name for the character Princess Kakyuu of the Sailor Moon franchise. Kakyuu translates to "fireball," and is not a given name in Japan.
Finnish variation of Kristina or Christina, Greek
"Christian"
That extra I may prove both intriguing and bedeviling.
Ibibio
"will, desire"
A gender-neutral name in its native Nigeria, but more often borne on males in the US.
Tumbuka
"tears"
A sonorous, if mournful, name from the Tumbuka language of Malawi and Zambia.
Regenia is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from 'regina' meaning 'queen.' This elegant variation maintains the regal connotations of its root while offering a slightly softer…
"praise, glory"
Urhobo
"praise God"
Variation of Ejiroghene
Igbo
"the hand of God"
A name of Igbo origin, Akachi is a unisex option, though it is slightly more popular for boys in Nigeria. It appears as a character name in the fantasy game Eldritch Horror .
Finnish variation of Elvira, Spanish
"white; fair"
The Finnish translation of Elvira, a Spanish name that ultimately derives from the Gothic name Guilvira.
Poppy Rose combines two nature-inspired names to create a charming feminine double name. Poppy, derived from the bright red flower, has been used as a given name since the late 19th century but saw…
Spelling variation of Imani, Swahili
"faith"
Imani has rested comfortably in the middle off the US popularity list for 30 years now. Spelling it Imonie makes it more rare, but potentially more confusing.
Italian surname
"land exposed to the sun"
Sunny Italian surname name for a little girl. Solari was the name of a character on Xena: Warrior Princess .
Sylvester as a feminine name is quite uncommon, as it is traditionally a masculine name with Latin origins. Derived from 'silvester' meaning 'of the woods' or 'wild,' it was popularized through Saint…
Bengali
Vernelle is a feminine name that likely originated as a variation of Verna, which derives from the Latin word 'vernus' meaning 'spring.' The addition of the '-elle' suffix gives it a French-inspired…
"educated child"
Common in Japan among older generations of women, rather than baby girls.
Lithuanian version of Latin Julia
"youthful"
One of many Slavic twists on Julia; other variants include Julija, Yulinka and Yulka.
