By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Azerbaijani
"emerald"
Popular in Azerbaijan, Zümrüd is a strong sounding gemstone name, derived from the Arabic zumarud or the Persian zamard , which likely came from the Greek smaragdos . Associated with truth, good…
Fərəh is a feminine name of Arabic and Azerbaijani origin, typically rendered as "Farah" in English. The name means "joy," "happiness," or "delight" in Arabic. In Azerbaijani, where the specific…
Irish
"fair woman"
Also spelled Bébinn, this name was borne by several characters in Irish mythology.
English, invented name
Blends Samantha and Amanda, yet feels fresher than either.
Variation of Atossa, Greek from Persian
"bestowing very richly, well trickling, well granting"
Author Ottessa Moshfegh is one of the few to bear her name — a rare variation of the ancient name Atossa, rather than Odessa (as many think). The historical Atossa was a character not unlike one in a…
Rüqəyyə is a feminine name of Arabic origin, a variant transliteration of Ruqayyah (رقية). This name has significant importance in Islamic tradition as it was the name of one of Prophet Muhammad's…
Ethiopian, Amharic
"nickname, term of affection"
Enany is a sweet name used as a cutesy nickname in Ethiopia, but is also used as a given name for girls. Enany would translate well into English-speaking areas, especially with the recent love for…
Persian
"desire"
An attractive Persian name that can also be spelled Arezu or Arezoo, this name has a cheerful sound and a meaning that may be interpreted as aspiration, ambitious, or admirable. Arzu is the Turkish,…
Modern invented name
Combination of sounds from Bella / Belinda and Melissa. The counterpart to Melinda, if you will.
Kazakh
"beautiful soul"
Gorgeous Kazakh name with a poetic meaning. Aruzkhan ranked as high as Number 3 in Kazakhstan in 2011.
