1798 Four Letter Girl Names
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Nour
Variation of Noor, Arabic
"light"
Noor is the prevailing spelling of this beautiful Arabic name, while Nour is preferred in many European countries, including France and Spain.
Keet
Dutch variation of Kate
Despite sounding like Kate, the double E is likely to trip up English speakers who will want to pronounce this "Keat" instead of "Kate".
Live
Live is a feminine name with Scandinavian origins, particularly popular in Norway and Sweden. Pronounced 'LEE-veh' (not like the English word 'live'), it derives from the Old Norse name Hlíf, meaning…
Cana
Biblical place-name
Cana is well-known to readers of the Bible as the city where Jesus performed his first miracle. If other place names, both modern and ancient, real and mythical, can be baby names , why not Cana?…
Arce
Greek
"swift"
Arce was the twin sister of the Greek rainbow goddess Iris. Arce is often associated with the seldom-seen, faded second rainbow. She had iridescent wings, which Zeus eventually took off her after she…
Arke
Greek
"swift"
Arke was the twin sister of the Greek rainbow goddess Iris. Arke is often associated with the seldom-seen, faded second rainbow. She had iridescent wings, which Zeus eventually took off her after she…
Daia
Spelling variation of Daya
Daya, popularized in the US as the name of a character on Orange Is The New Black , the variation Daia has recently been chosen as a name by Dutch rapper Willie Wartaal for his daughter, born in…
Daya
Hindi
"compassionate"
There is some controversy over the origin and meaning of this name, though most reputable sources define it as a Hindi name meaning kindness or compassion. Also spelled, Daia, other sources say it…
Rein
Variation of Reign or Rain; English word name
"royal authority; water falling in drops condensed from vapor in the atmosphere"
Rein, along with Reign, have taken over from Rain as a trendy word name. Should you rein it in or let it rein? Okay, bad puns we know, but that's the downside of word names. This is a true unisex…
Solo
English word name
"unaccompanied"
Solo is a singular word name with special meaning for Star Wars fans. Equally appropriate for girls and boys, it works especially well in the middle.
Amba
Sanskrit
"mother"
No - not a creative spelling of Amber. Amba is an Indian name. Due to its meaning, Amba is a name often related with the Hindu goddess Parvati, who is a fertility deity.
Ekta
Sanskrit
"identity, unity"
Indian film producer Ekta Kapoor is one notable bearer of this name. Just beware that some in the West may at first mis-hear this as Hector - not a reason to not use this meaningful name.
Riya
Sanskrit
"singer"
Looking for a musical name beyond the increasingly popular Aria? Why not consider the similar sounding Riya, a familiar yet little used name (in the US) with the appealing meaning "singer" and a…
Rupa
Sanskrit
"silver"
Related to the Indian word and currency "rupee', Rupa derives its meaning from the ancient Sanskrit language, and can mean both silver and beautiful. Rupa also has strong historical and literary…
Sita
Sanskrit
"furrow"
Sita's off-beat meaning becomes more powerful once you remember that Sita is the Hindu goddess of the harvest - therefore somewhat of a life-force. Sita can also be spelled Seetha.
Soma
Sanskrit
"to extract"
Appearing in an early Hindi scripture, The Vedas, Soma is the name of both a ritual drink or elixir, and of a deity, often connected to the moon god Chandra. The drink is sometimes interpreted as…
Arwa
Arwa is a feminine name of Arabic origin with deep historical roots. The name means 'mountain goats' or 'ibexes,' symbolizing grace, agility, and sure-footedness. Arwa was notably borne by Queen Arwa…
Shai
Hebrew
"gift"
Shai is a name newly-used in the US for both boys and, slightly less often, girls. Though the correct pronunciation is "shy", many will say shay, which might be all right with you.
Puah
Hebrew
"to cry out"
A heroic figure in Exodus, Puah was a midwife during the Egyptian captivity who disobeyed Pharaoh's order to kill all male Jews at birth.
Oana
Romanian short form of Ioana
"God is gracious"
An lesser-known member of the John-Joan family, though popular in its native habitat, has never emigrated, possibly due to its non-intuitive pronunciation.