By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Peti is a diminutive feminine name with varied origins depending on cultural context. In Hungarian, it serves as a nickname for Petra or Elizabeth (Erzsébet), while in Māori contexts, it may…
Turkish
"crescent moon"
If Ayla is losing her spark as she shoots up the popularity charts, Ayça might catch your eye.
Sanskrit
"splendor, light"
A soft-spoken Indian girl name with a radiant meaning.
Faroese from Old Norse
"dew"
Not very viable among English speakers, Døgg is a Faroese nature name from the Old Norse dǫgg , "dew"
"rest, pleasure"
A short and sweet Indian girl name with a serene meaning.
Yoruba, meaning unknown
Ayao is a goddess worshipped in Yoruba mythology in Nigeria, known as a deity of the air and wind. She is said to reside both in the forest and in the eye of a tornado.
Pedi is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It can be derived from the Northern Sotho language of South Africa, where it refers to the Bapedi people. In this context, the name connects a…
Yoruba, Nigerian
"sweetness"
A charming Yoruba name that could easily cross cultures. In Yoruba, the word adùn also means "flavor" and aadun is a popular street food.
Akan, Ghanaian
"gold, money"
Straightforward Ghanaian name that could travel lite between languages and cultures. Sika is the word for "gold" in the Akan language. Sika is seen as a male name in many Pacific island cultures such…
Twi, Ghanian
"second child after twins"
Abam is a Twi girl name traditionally given to the second born child following twins.
Yoruba
"source"
In Nigeria, Osun or Oshun is the goddess of love, sensuality, and feminity. She is a river goddess, said to bring forth sweet and fertile waters.
"virgin, pure"
In Yoruba mythology from Nigeria, Yewa is a goddess of virginity and death, said to reside in a graveyard.
Ugandan
"vegetable"
While some sources say Abbo means "accessory" or "accouterment", 20th-century sources on African names reveal it to mean "vegetable".
"her birth brings happiness"
Traditional Yoruba choice for the daughter of delighted parents.
Inuit
"mother"
In Inuit mythology, Akna is the goddess of fertility and childbirth.
Pepa is a feminine diminutive of Josefa or Josephine, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Joseph meaning 'God will add.' Popular in Spanish and Czech-speaking cultures, Pepa offers a warm,…
Noël is a feminine name (though also used for males) of French origin meaning 'Christmas.' Derived from the Latin 'natalis' referring to birth, it traditionally was given to girls born during the…
Spanish
"ruby"
The Spanish form of popular Ruby is another addition to the list of attractive gem names for girls.
Kaÿa is a distinctive feminine name featuring a diaeresis (the two dots) over the 'y', creating a unique visual appearance and pronunciation guidance. The name may have various origins: it could be a…
