Five Letter Girl Names

Rufia

Rufia is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the Roman family name 'Rufus,' meaning 'red-haired' or 'red.' Historically, it was used as a feminine form of Rufus, given to girls with…

Rumer

English

"fame; gossip, story"

Celebs Demi Moore and Bruce Willis made waves in the 80s when they named their now-grown daughter after novelist Rumer Godden. The author was actually born Margaret, with family surname Rumer as her…

Routh

Routh is an uncommon feminine name with origins as an English surname. The surname Routh has geographic roots, likely derived from places named Routh in Yorkshire, England, ultimately coming from Old…

Ruthi

Ruthi is a feminine name that serves as a diminutive or affectionate form of Ruth. Ruth has Hebrew origins meaning 'friend,' 'companion,' or 'vision of beauty' and is known from the biblical Book of…

Riann

Riann is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Ryan (an Irish surname meaning 'little king'), Rhiannon (a Welsh name from mythology meaning 'great queen'), or a…

Sabah

Arabic

"morning"

A popular Arabic name borne by a famed Lebanese actress and singer, could provide an intriguing alternative to Sarah.

Sabba

Sabba is a feminine name with diverse cultural roots. In Arabic contexts, it relates to 'Saba' meaning 'morning breeze' or 'dawn,' while it also appears in Hebrew tradition meaning 'grandfather' or…

Sabka

Sabka is a rare feminine name with roots possibly connected to Eastern European or Slavic languages. The name might be a diminutive form derived from names containing 'sab' elements or related to the…

Sabin

Sabin is a feminine name with rich historical roots derived from the Latin 'Sabinus,' referring to the ancient Sabine people of Italy. While traditionally used as a masculine name in many European…

Sabia

Sabia is a melodic feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Italian, it means 'wise' or 'knowledgeable,' derived from the word 'sapienza' (wisdom). In Portuguese and Spanish contexts, it…

Sable

English animal name

Sable is often associated with the Dynsaty soap opera, but it is actually a type of animal historically hunted for its fur. Sable is also used as a word for a warm, rich black color. Both…

Sabel

Form of Isabel, Latin

"god is my oath; sand; sabel"

Sabel is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a shortened form of Isabel or Isabella, names derived from the Hebrew Elisheba meaning "God is my oath." Alternatively, Sabel could…

Sabra

Hebrew

"prickly pear"

Term for a native-born Israeli, first brought to notice in Edna Ferber's 1929 novel Cimarron. Prickly pear has been interpreted to mean tough on the outside, soft and sweet within.

Sabre

Sabre is a feminine name derived from the word for a type of curved sword, originating from the French "sabre," which came from the Hungarian "szablya." As a name, Sabre projects strength, sharpness,…

Sabri

Variation of Sabir

"patient"

Sabri is a unisex spin on the Quranic Sabir or Sabira, for the parent who wants a traditional Arabic name that feels more contemporary.

Sebra

Sebra is an uncommon feminine name with uncertain etymology, possibly derived from similar-sounding names like Sabra (Hebrew for 'prickly pear' and slang for a native-born Israeli) or perhaps a…

Brina

Yiddish

"brown"

A name heard in the Jewish community and another addition to the color name list.

Sacha

French variation of Sasha, Russian diminutive of Alexander, Greek

"defending warrior"

Sasha in all its forms -- which include Sacha and Sascha -- is rising in popularity for both boys and girls, especially with the Sasha spelling attached to one of the First Daughters. Sacha with this…

Saida

Saida is a feminine name with multicultural origins, primarily used in Arabic, Swahili, and Spanish-speaking communities. In Arabic, Saida (سعيدة) means "happy" or "fortunate," deriving from the root…