Five Letter Girl Names
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Emaan
Emaan is a feminine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'faith' or 'belief.' It derives from the Arabic word 'iman,' a central concept in Islam representing faith in Allah. This spiritual name has…
Esmai
Esmai is a feminine name of relatively modern origin, possibly derived as a variant of Esme or Ismay. The name may have roots in Old French 'esmé' meaning 'esteemed' or 'beloved,' or could be…
Asiya
Arabic
"pensive, wistful, melancholic"
A fast rising name in, Asiya jumped into the UK Top 500 for the first time in 2022. Visually similar to the well-known Aaliyah and Aisha, it is popular choice among Muslim parents. As of 2022, Asiya,…
Eshal
Arabic
"to enliven, kindle, excite"
A bright and lively name of Arabic origin, also spelled as Eshaal. Both spellings have ranked in the England and Wales Top 1000, though Eshaal is currently more popular. A notable bearer is actress…
Aayat
Aayat is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'signs' or 'miracles.' In Islamic tradition, the word refers to verses of the Quran, giving the name profound religious significance. This spelling…
Aarya
Variation of Arya, Sanskrit
"noble"
Arya has become a popular name thanks to the young heroine of Game of Thrones and because of the rise of similar Aria too. Variation Aarya has also seen increased use in English speaking countries,…
Husna
Husna is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'beautiful,' 'pretty,' or 'good.' It derives from the Arabic word 'husn' (حُسْن) meaning beauty or excellence. In Islamic tradition, Al-Husna appears…
Saira
Saira is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins, creating a beautiful cross-cultural connection. In Arabic, it means "traveler" or "one who travels by night," while in Persian it can mean…
Rahma
Arabic
"mercy, grace, compassion"
A warm-sounding Arabic name with a gentle meaning, mentioned frequently in the Quran.
Inara
Arabic, Basque, mythology, "shining light, enlightenment; sunray; goddess"
"shining light, enlightenment; sunray; goddess"
Inara is an appealing choice with multiple origins, currently in the Top 500 in the UK and the Netherlands. Gentle looking but bright in feel, it is also on the rise in the US, possibly owing to its…
Hajra
Urdu variation of Hagar, Hebrew
"flight; forsaken"
Neive
Neive is a feminine name with Scottish origins, derived from a picturesque village in the Scottish Borders. The name has Gaelic roots and may be related to 'naomh,' meaning 'holy' or 'sacred.' Some…
Hawwa
Arabic, Hebrew, and Swahili variation of Eve, Hebrew
"life"
Also spelled Hawa, Hawwa is a form of Eve used in Arabic, Swahili, and in Old Hebrew.
Ailla
Meaning unknown
Ailla is a name with many possible derivations, including Cornish (possibly meaning "beautiful"), French (deriving from Ailler, meaing Garlic), Finnish (related to Helga) and Turkish (where it may…
Ixora
Botanical name
Ixora is a type of flowering plant which in tropical climates flower all year round. Ixora is important in Hindu worship. Ixora is also the name of an album by Florida-based band Copeland.
Eseld
Cornish variation of Isolde
This Cornish variant of Isolde is rare even in the UK - but that's part of its charm. Like Isolde, Eseld is generally thought to mean "ice battle", a meaning sure to be pleasing to a little girl in…
Mawar
Bahasa and Urdu
"rose"
Mawar is another of the "rose" variants that is almost unheard of outside its home country (in this case, Indonesia), but which deserves consideration given its lilting sound.
Akuba
Twi
"Born on a Wednesday"
The Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast frequently name their children after the day of the week they were born and the order in which they were born. Most Ghanaians have a name using this…
Panra
Pashto
"leaf"
Panra is a lovely nature name, meaning leaf, which would easily wear outside its native Pakistan. Pakistani singer Gul Panra is probably the most famous person with this name.
Audur
Audur is a feminine name of Old Norse origin meaning 'wealth,' 'prosperity,' or 'rich.' In Norse mythology and medieval Icelandic sagas, several notable women bore this name, including Auður djúpúðga…