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Alver is a feminine name with Germanic roots, though it can also be used as a masculine name in some cultures. It derives from the Old Norse elements 'alfr' meaning 'elf' and 'varr' meaning 'warrior'…
Norse
"little mother"
A Norse goddess who was one of the nine mothers of Heimdall. Atli, the masculine form, is related to the popular Hungarian name Attila.
Alvenea is a rare and distinctive feminine name with uncertain origins. It may be a modern invention or a variant of names like Alvina or Alveena. The name has a melodic quality with its flowing…
Arabic
"eye; precious"
The unisex Arabic name Ain technically means "eye" in Arabic, which symbolizes preciousness. There is a star in the Taurus constellation named Ain.
Adelicia is a feminine name with Germanic origins, derived from elements meaning 'noble' and 'kind' or 'of the nobility.' It represents an elaborate variant of Adelaide or Adela. Historically, the…
Variation of Agatha, Greek, Inuktitut
"good woman; guardian spirit"
Both a spiky variant of Agatha, predominantly used in Poland, Atka is also an Inuit name with a spiritual meaning.
French
"noble type"
A stylish French name which ultimately derives from Adelaide, via the Occitan form Azalaïs. It was borne by Saint Marie-Azélie Guérin, also called Zélie, the mother of Thérèse of Lisieux.
Feminine variation of Otieno, Luo
"born at night"
Atieno is the feminine equivalent of Otieno, which is now more commonly seen as a surname in Eastern Africa.
Breton form of Elinor or Helen
"light"
One way to spin grandma Helen or Ellen's name off the beaten track. The legendary Azenor was a tragic 6th century Breton princess who was mother to a saint. This personage also may be known as Senara.
Persian
"the breeding place"
Star name that could also be another spelling of Asia or Aja.
Roman name, meaning unknown
Atia Balba Caesonia was a Roman noblewoman who was the mother of Emperor Augustus. As was the practice at the time, she had two sisters also named Atia, Atia Prima and Atia Tertia. The real-life Atia…
Alveenia is a rare feminine name with possible Latin origins, potentially derived from elements meaning 'white' or 'bright.' It may also be connected to Alvina, a feminine form of Alvin, which comes…
Aimy is a feminine name that appears to be a creative spelling variant of Amy. The traditional Amy derives from the Old French 'Amée,' meaning 'beloved,' which ultimately comes from the Latin 'amata'…
Athie is a rare feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly a diminutive form of names containing 'Ath-' elements or a variation of 'Athena.' This uncommon name has a delicate, ethereal quality…
Alveene is an uncommon feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly derived from the Latin 'albus' meaning 'white' or a variation of the name Alvina. The unique spelling with double 'e' gives it a…
English surname and place-name
A rather formal British surname that originated as a place name in the county of Lancashire.
Alveena is a feminine name with Arabic origins, derived from the name Alvina, which means 'wise friend' or 'beloved friend.' Some sources suggest it may also be connected to the Latin word 'albus'…
Azize is a feminine name with roots in Arabic and Turkish cultures, derived from the word 'aziz' meaning 'precious,' 'beloved,' or 'respected.' In Islamic tradition, Al-Aziz is also one of the 99…
Greek
"strength"
Though some sources list this as a Greek variation of Emily, it is in fact used there only as a male name.
Adelice is a delicate feminine name with French and Germanic roots. It likely derives from the Germanic elements 'adal' meaning 'noble' and 'ice' serving as a feminine suffix. It can be viewed as a…