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Panya
African, Swahili; or, Russian, diminutive of Stephania
"mouse, tiny one; or, crowned one"
Panya is a multicultural possibility with a sound that's pleasing to the English-speaking ear, though the Swahili translation, which might also be "rat," makes it less than savory as an African name.
Panya
Short form of Pavel
"small"
Panya is a Russian diminutive that sounds a tad feminine to the Western sensibility.
Paola
Italian and Spanish variation of Paula
"small"
Paola is the Latinate version of Paula. Its intriguing sound could make it more appealing than the English standard.
Paoletta
Paoletta is a feminine Italian diminutive of Paola, which is the female form of Paul/Paolo. The name ultimately derives from the Latin 'Paulus,' meaning 'small' or 'humble.' The '-etta' suffix adds…
Paolina
Italian and Portuguese, feminine variation of Paul
"small"
Turning Paul or Paol -- whether it's as Paolo, Paolina, or even Paola -- instantly makes it more romantic and appealing.
Papa
Maori
"earth"
A baby girl named Papa might cause some confusion, but the Papa (or Papatuanuku) of Polynesian mythology is the mother or earth goddess.
Papatya
Turkish
"daisy"
A virtually unknown choice in the U.S and rare in its native Turkey too, Papatya is nevertheless attractive and usable for the baby namer who truly wants something different, but with a familiar and…
Paprika
Nature name
A red spice made from dried bell peppers. As a name, notable bearers include Danish actress Paprika Steen (born Kirsteen), and Paprika from the children's TV show Blue's Clues
Paquita
Spanish, diminutive of Frances
Sassy but slight nickname name.
Pára
Pára is an uncommon masculine name with diverse cultural origins. In Hungarian, 'pára' means 'vapor' or 'mist,' giving the name ethereal, nature-based connotations. In Norse mythology, Pára could be…
Parabola
Greek
"curve"
In mathematics, a parabola is a plane curve which is mirror-symmetrical and approximately U-shaped. Its name derives from a Greek word meaning "I place side by side".
Parappa
Parappa is an unusual masculine name that gained recognition through the popular 1996 PlayStation video game 'PaRappa the Rapper.' Of Japanese origin, it was created specifically for the game…
Parasha
Russian
"born on Good Friday"
Slavic possibility for a girl born during the Easter season.
Paraskeva
Paraskeva is a feminine name of Greek origin associated with preparation and readiness. Derived from the Greek word "paraskevi" meaning "preparation" or "Friday," it has deep historical roots in…
Parisa
Iranian, Persian
"like a fairy"
Funny how one letter can turn a name from ordinary to special. Parisa is so much more distinctive than either Marisa or Paris, with its sparkly meaning. It ultimately comes from the Persian word parī…
Parmenia
Greek
"studious"
The unusual Parmenia is very occasionally chosen by Latino parents.
Parnella
Parnella is an uncommon feminine name that likely developed as a variant of Parnell, which originated as an Anglo-Norman surname derived from the Old French word "pernel," a diminutive of Pierre…
Parsa
Parsa is a masculine name with Persian origins, meaning 'pure,' 'devout,' or 'honest.' It has deep roots in Iranian culture and Zoroastrian traditions, where it symbolizes moral integrity and…
Parthena
Parthena is a distinctive feminine name derived from Greek mythology, specifically connected to Parthenos ('virgin'), an epithet of the goddess Athena. The name directly relates to the Parthenon, the…
Parthenia
Greek
"chaste maiden"
Parthenia may be a bit unwieldy, but does conjure up majestic images of the Parthenon. It was briefly in the US charts in the late 19th century.