Five Letter Girl Names
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Lulit
Amharic
"pearl"
A sweet Lu- name with a gemstone meaning, Lulit is predominately used in Ethiopia and by those with Ethiopian heritage.
Sekai
African, Shona, Japanese
"be humorous; world"
For parents searching for an African name that is wearable in the US, Sekai is a wonderful option for a daughter with its cheerful meaning. A multicultural choice, it is also the Japanese word for…
Thema
African, Akan
"queen"
Subtly royal, if Reign and Royalty aren't your style.
Uzoma
Africa, Igbo
"good way"
U is an oft-rejected first initial, but a name like Uzoma makes it cool.
Mynte
Danish
"mint"
Minta would be easier to wear as an English-speaker.
Venla
Finnish
"to travel, to proceed"
This elegant Finnish feminization of Wendell is one of those rare names that has never appeared on the US official charts, but is straightforward to spell and say. It has been among the most popular…
Dunja
Serbian
"quince"
Dunja is an intriguing Eastern European name that's at once striking but not difficult for English speakers.
Eldar
Hebrew
"God resides"
A unisex Hebrew name which also happens to belong to one of the Elven races in Tolkien's legendarium.
Lupin
Flower, animal, and literary name, from Latin
"pertaining to the wolf"
Lupin is an unusual flower name with roots in Old French, from the Latin lupinus , meaning "pertaining to the wolf". In the literary world, it's the surname of Remus Lupin, a popular character in the…
Léna
Léna is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In French usage, it often serves as a shortened form of Helena or Magdalena, carrying the accent mark to indicate pronunciation. The name also…
Louna
French variation of Luna, Latin
"moon"
The modern French take on Luna, ranking in the French Top 100, but sure to cause confusion in the US.
Théa
Théa is a feminine name with ancient Greek origins, derived from "Thea" meaning "goddess" or "divine." The added accent in Théa gives the name a sophisticated French flair while maintaining its…
Lyana
Lyana is a beautiful feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of 'Liana,' derived from the Latin 'ligare' meaning 'to bind,' or a feminine form of 'Lian,' which has Chinese…
Aaira
Possibly derived from the Sanskrit word aaryah meaning noble, or from the Finnish "Airi" meaning "messenger, herald". Reminiscent of Ayla, Ira, and Arya, it is no wonder Aaira was one of the fastest…
Mirha
Mirha is a feminine name with multicultural origins. It may derive from the Arabic 'Mira' meaning 'princess' or relate to myrrh, the fragrant resin mentioned in ancient texts and traditionally given…
Ayaat
Ayaat is a feminine name of Arabic origin derived from the word 'Ayah' (آية) meaning 'sign,' 'miracle,' or 'evidence.' In Islamic tradition, 'Ayaat' is the plural form, referring to the verses of the…
Zimal
Zimal is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. In Urdu, it can mean 'beautiful' or 'earth,' while in some contexts it relates to winter or cold weather. The name has gained modest…
Boris
Boris as a feminine name represents an extremely unusual gender application, as Boris is traditionally and overwhelmingly used as a masculine name across cultures. Of Slavic origin, Boris derives…
Sigyn
Old Norse
"[female] friend of victory"
In Norse mythology, Sigyn was the wife of Loki known for helping him escape multiple captures. Sigyn rhymes with Teagan and may appeal to parents looking for an ancient name with modern style.
Cohen
Hebrew
"priest"
Cohen is a common last name among Jews and an important spiritual name in the Jewish religion, associated with the hereditary priests who claimed descent from the biblical Aaron. As a result of its…