Five Letter Girl Names

Lajla

Lajla is a feminine name with Scandinavian and Middle Eastern connections. In Scandinavian countries, particularly Sweden and Norway, it's a variant spelling of Laila or Leila. The name ultimately…

Shine

Shine is an uncommon feminine name derived from the English word meaning 'to emit light' or 'to be radiant.' As a given name, it carries obvious associations with brightness, brilliance, and standing…

Wyola

Hungarian, Ukrainian

"violet"

Medieval Hungarian and Medieval Ukrainian cognate of Viola, a lovely Latinate flower name.

Anhar

Anhar is a feminine name with Arabic origins, though it remains relatively rare globally. In Arabic, the name can mean 'daybreak' or 'early morning light,' symbolizing new beginnings and brightness.…

Frady

Frady is an uncommon feminine name that likely developed as a diminutive or variant form of names like Frederica or possibly as a transferred surname. Its exact etymology is uncertain, but it may…

Ditya

Ditya is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Sanskrit, 'Ditya' relates to 'Aditya,' referring to solar deities or children of Aditi, suggesting connections to light and divine energy.…

Nelja

Nelja is a feminine name with Finnish and Baltic origins. In Finnish, 'neljä' means 'four,' making it one of several numerical names found in Finnish culture. The name also appears in Estonian…

Jaiya

Jaiya is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Thai origins meaning 'victory' or could be a variation of the Sanskrit 'Jaya' meaning 'victorious.' Alternatively, it might…

Šejla

Šejla is a feminine name primarily used in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and other Balkan countries. The name is pronounced 'SHAY-la' with the first letter being a specific character (š) in South…

Nejra

Nejra is a feminine name with Bosnian and Arabic roots. In Arabic context, it's related to 'najr' meaning 'dawn' or 'daybreak,' symbolizing new beginnings and hope. The name is particularly popular…

Shael

Hebrew

"to inquire"

A lovely underused member of the group of Hebrew names ending in -el.

Elahi

Punjabi

"my God"

A beautiful Indian girl name to add to the growing list of obscure but alluring "El-" names for girls.

Xulia

Galician variation of Julia, Latin

"youthful"

X replaces J in the Galicia region of Spain but is pronounced with the same H sound, making Xulia and Xulio the equivalent of Julia and Julio.

Briet

Icelandic variation of Brit, English

"from Britain"

Bríet, the Icelandic form of Brit, feels fresher and more exciting than the original.

Anime

Japanese from English

"animation"

Names from anime series are becoming increasingly popular, and Anime itself is now occasionally used as a name for girls.

Brody

Irish, English, and Scottish

"broad eye or broad island"

The energetic Brody is a name that claims different meanings and origins depending on whether you're looking at its Irish, Scottish, or English history -- and Eastern Europeans claim a version too.…

Havyn

Havyn is a contemporary feminine name that evokes a sense of peace and security. It appears to be a modern spelling variation of 'Haven,' which derives from the Old English word 'hæfen,' meaning a…

Aylen

Mapuche

"ember; clear"

A rising choice for baby girls in Uruguay.

Ciena

Ciena is a contemporary feminine name that has gained modest popularity since the early 2000s. Its origins are somewhat debated—it may be a modern variation of Sienna (the Italian city or earthy…

Chany

Chany is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Chana or Hannah, Hebrew names meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' Alternatively, it could relate to Cheyenne, a Native…