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Basha
Yiddish, variant of BATYA
"foreign woman"
Basha bears a family resemblance to other newly popular Slavic names Sasha and Mischa, all of them hearty, warm and welcoming.
Bashya
Bashya is a feminine name with roots in several cultures. In Hebrew, it may be related to 'Bat-Sheva' (daughter of seven) or could be a variant of Basha, which has Slavic origins. In some South Asian…
Basia
Polish and Slavic diminutive of Barbara, Greek
"foreign woman"
Basia functions as a diminutive or nickname for Barbara, though many people now use it as a standalone name. The name derives from the Greek word 'barbaros,' originally referring to non-Greek…
Basilia
Greek, feminine variation of Basil
Rare but attractive female form of Basil.
Basja
Basja is a feminine name with Slavic and Dutch origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Barbara or occasionally Batsheba. In Dutch contexts, it's pronounced 'BAH-shah,' while in Slavic languages…
Basma
Arabic
"smile"
A sweet and warm Arabic name with a meaning to match.
Aníta
Aníta is a feminine name with Spanish and Icelandic usage, featuring a distinctive accent on the 'i' that emphasizes the second syllable (ah-NEE-ta). It's a variant of Anna or Anita, ultimately…
Bastiana
Greek, feminine variation of Bastian
"revered"
This feminization of Bastian really stems from Sebastian — a Latin name that came from the Greek Sebastos, meaning "honored" or "revered".
Anita
Spanish diminutive of Ana; Sanskrit
"grace; unguided"
Once a Top 100 name, this Spanish diminutive of Ana still retains some of her Latin flair. A notable namesake is noted attorney Anita Hill, another is the great jazz singer Anita O'Day. Plus there's…
Basya
Basya is a feminine name with deep Jewish roots, primarily used in Ashkenazi Jewish communities. It originated as a Yiddish diminutive of the Hebrew name Batya (or Batsheva), which means 'daughter of…
Bathilda
Germanic
"battle"
Derived from the Germanic element badu "battle" combined with Old Norse hildr "battle", this name belonged to a 7th-century English saint who became queen of the Franks after being sold to them as a…
Bathseva
Bathseva is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Bathsheba, a biblical name with Hebrew origins. In the Old Testament, Bathsheba was the wife of Uriah who later married King David and…
Bathsheba
Hebrew
"daughter of an oath"
Popular with the Puritans, this name of the shrewd and beautiful wife of King David and mother of King Solomon could be a bit of a load for a modern girl to carry. Bathsheba is the name of the…
Bathshira
Arabic
"seventh daughter"
The short form Shira is more manageable.
Aletta
Dutch from Germanic
"noble, nobility"
A form of Adelaide (and therefore related to Alice, too) used in the Netherlands. The country's first female physician was Aletta Jacobs. In the USA, Aletta is rare, but on a slight upward trend. It…
Bathsua
Bathsua is a rare feminine name with biblical roots. It appears to be a variant of Bathsheba, who was the wife of King David in the Old Testament. The name has Hebrew origins, meaning "daughter of…
Batia
Batia is a feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'daughter of God.' In biblical tradition, Batia (sometimes spelled Bithiah) was the name of Pharaoh's daughter who found and adopted Moses from the…
Batista
Batista as a feminine name is uncommon, as it's more frequently encountered as a masculine name or surname throughout Portuguese and Spanish-speaking regions. Derived from the Latin "baptista,"…
Bat-sheba
Bat Sheba is a feminine name with deep biblical origins, directly referencing one of the most famous women in the Old Testament. The name combines 'bat,' meaning 'daughter' in Hebrew, with 'Sheba,'…
Anissa
Arabic
"friendly"
A pretty and delicate cousin of Anna is often heard in Scotland and is also currently popular in France. In the US it was brought to public attention by child actress Anissa Jones, who played Buffy…