By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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of 119
Turkish, Bosnian
"supreme"
Turkish and Bosnian form of the Arabic name Asma, with the powerful meaning of "supreme".
Arabic
"dawn, daybreak"
Literally meaning "dawn, daybreak" or "beginning" in Arabic, Fajr is also the name of the daily Islamic morning prayer. Mentioned in the Quran, it is one of the five daily prayers Muslims perform…
Sanskrit
"diamond"
Hira is a significant name in Islam, as in the Quran it is the name of the cave where Prophet Muhammed received revelations from Allah.
Hebrew
"my heart"
This Hebrew name deserves consideration by parents looking for a traditional by underused girls name with a gorgeous meaning. Made up of the elements lev and i , meaning "heart" and "my"…
Mana is a feminine name with multicultural origins, appearing in Japanese, Hawaiian, Persian, and other traditions. In Japanese, it means 'love' or 'affection,' while in Hawaiian, it refers to…
Maze is a modern unisex name that has been more frequently used for girls in recent years. Derived from the English word 'maze,' it evokes images of intriguing pathways and problem-solving. The name…
Niah is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Welsh mythology, Niah relates to Annwn, the otherworld or underworld. In Hebrew, it may be connected to the name Nehemiah, meaning…
English word name
A recently entered name on the roster, Poet was used for her daughter by Soleil Moon (Punky Brewster) Frye, who obviously appreciates the advantages of an unusual name. This is a possible middle name…
Variation of Rhea, Greek
"a flowing stream"
Rhya is the Fertility Goddess of several ancient religions, associated with mothers and pregnant women. In some legends she is the mother of Manann and Verena and wife of Taal. Pronounced rye-ah,…
Soha is a feminine name with multicultural origins, found in Arabic, Hindi, and Bengali traditions. In Arabic, Soha refers to a star in the constellation Canopus, symbolizing brightness and guidance.…
"beautiful"
Derived from the Hebrew word for beauty, Yafa (also written as Yaffa), is an equivalent to the Yiddish Shayna. Familiar in Israel, it may also be used in Palestine, likely in honor the city of Jaffa…
Japanese
"snow; happiness"
Succinct and memorable, Yuki is a Japanese name, which may relate to winter or joy, depending on the kanji used. It is a unisex choice, notably borne by singer Yuki Kuramochi (stylized as YUKI).
Adia is a feminine name with origins spanning several cultures. In Swahili, it means 'gift,' while similar variations appear in Hebrew and Arabic traditions with meanings relating to 'adornment' or…
Arabic; Hebrew
"color of earth; dust"
Earthier version of the name of England's first female professional writer, Aphra Behn.
Scandinavian and Finnish variation of Aino, Catalan variation of Anna, Japanese, Latvian, Kazakh, Yoruba
"always; grace; lover of green; sight; mirror; delivery had complications [umbilical cord twisted around neck]"
A bright-sounding name with multicultural appeal, used regularly as a first name in Japan, Scandinavia, Latvia, and Spain. The Yoruba name Aina, pronounced ah-ee-NAH, is traditionally used for baby…
Somali or Azerbaijani from Arabic
"fortune; clear, revelation"
Ayan is an African name heard for both sexes.
French, Persian, or diminutive of Bibiana
"toy; delight; lady of the house; life"
A spunky nickname name for parents with showbiz aspirations for their daughter.
Diminutive of Sabina and other -ina names, Yiddish or Hebrew
"bee or understanding"
Sources say that Bina, which is close to the word for bee in Yiddish, was once used as a translation for the Hebrew Deborah, which means bee. On its own, it also means "understanding" in Hebrew.…
Diminutive of Jennifer, variation of Gina, English, Arabic, "white wave; paradise"
"white wave; paradise"
Jena is a succinct name with a number of different roots, making it a versatile choice. On one hand, it might be used as a diminutive for the 70s favorite Jennifer, a name of Cornish origin that was…
Sanskrit, diminutive name
While Kash may look like an edgy spelling of the already edgy word name Cash, Kash has history as a girl's name in India where it is a diminutive of various names like Kashmira, Kashni, Kashi, or…
