By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English surname
"Cyneburga's meadow"
Kimberley is a town in South Africa associated with diamonds and with wealth and luxury in general. It was name for Lord Kimberley, whose surname derived from an English place name. Used for boys in…
Gemstone name
The discoverer of this lovely bright blue gemstone named it after his daughter Larissa and the sea (mar), hence Larimar. A lovely name which could be a great alternative to Larissa, Lara and other…
Russian; Bulgarian; Ukrainian
"lily"
Pronounced like Lillia, Liliya is the cognate of Lily in various Slavic languages.
Russian, Greek
"blessed, happy; I wish"
Traditionally a masculine name in Russian and associated with several saints, Makari could also be inspired by the Greek word Μακάρι/Makári , meaning "I wish". Currently used predominantly on boys in…
Nusayba is a feminine name of Arabic origin with deep historical significance in Islamic tradition. The name refers to Nusayba bint Ka'ab, a notable female companion of the Prophet Muhammad known for…
Ukrainian, Hawaiian
"torch, shining light; turmeric, yellow, ginger"
This chic Ukrainian form of Helen is relatively unknown outside of its native country, but it definitely has international appeal. Olia or Olenka are the usual Ukrainian diminutives, but tomboyish…
French variation of Rosalind
"supple horse; pretty rose"
The French form of the elegant Rosalind and the name of a 13th century saint. It was particularly popular in its native France during the 1950s, while currently, it is most popular in Haiti, Kenya,…
Rosina is a delicate feminine name with Italian and Latin roots, functioning as a diminutive of Rosa, meaning 'rose.' The name carries the beauty and fragrance associations of the flower it…
Samanta is a feminine name representing a variation of Samantha, which originated as a feminine form of Samuel, meaning 'God has heard' in Hebrew. This spelling, without the 'h,' is particularly…
Sarayu is a feminine name with deep roots in Indian culture, derived from Sanskrit origins. The name refers to the Sarayu River mentioned in ancient Hindu texts, particularly the Ramayana, where it…
Savana is a feminine name that represents a variation of Savannah, which refers to the vast grassy plains found in tropical and subtropical regions. The name has English origins but draws inspiration…
Savanah is a variant spelling of Savannah, derived from the Spanish word 'sabana' meaning 'treeless plain.' This feminine name evokes images of the sweeping grasslands of Africa or the charming…
Suhani is a feminine name of Indian origin, primarily used in Hindu communities. It derives from Sanskrit roots and means 'pleasant,' 'cheerful,' or 'one with a beautiful smile.' The name conveys a…
Taniya is a feminine name with diverse cultural roots, appearing in Indian, Russian, and African naming traditions with varying meanings. In Sanskrit, it may mean 'daughter' or relate to the word…
Tariyah is a modern feminine name with possible roots in Arabic or creative invention. The name may be a variation of 'Tariya' or related to names like Taryn or Mariah. As a contemporary name,…
Hebrew
"bird"
Spelling variation of Tziporah.
Valena is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant of Valentina, deriving from the Latin 'valens' meaning 'strong, healthy, vigorous.' Alternatively, it could be related…
German
"strong"
This diminutive of Valeria has a strong and striking sound to match its meaning. It has also been used in Brazil in recent decades.
Italian feminine form of Vincent
"conquering"
Vincenza makes romance of Vincent. Vincenza Gerosa was one of the founders of the Sisters of Charity of Lovere and was later made a saint.
Variation of Yareli, Native American, Spanish
"water lady; small butterfly"
