Five Letter Girl Names
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Inari
Finnish place name; Japanese
"loaded with rice"
A unisex cultural crossover that has seen a little use from the 1990s onwards. In Japanese mythology, Inari is an androgynous deity associated with rice, tea and foxes. In Finland, it is the name of…
Deema
Deema is a feminine name with Arabic origins, where it means 'gentle rain' or 'continuous rainfall.' In Arabic culture, this meaning carries positive connotations of sustenance, blessing, and gentle…
Sidak
Punjabi
"wish"
A name used in India fitting for an especially wished-for child.
Rilyn
Rilyn is a contemporary feminine name that exemplifies modern naming trends emphasizing unique sounds and spellings. Likely developed as a variation of names like Riley or combining elements of names…
Anhad
Punjabi
"limitless"
A unisex Indian name that reaches for the stars.
Osian
Welsh variation of Oisin, Irish
"little deer"
Actress Milla Jovovich chose this uncommon but usable Welsh boy name for her daughter in 2020. Oisin is very popular in its native Ireland.
Ruchy
Ruchy is a feminine name that functions primarily as a diminutive or nickname form of Ruth in Yiddish-speaking Jewish communities. Ruth has Hebrew origins meaning 'friend' or 'companion.' Ruchy…
Imrie
Imrie is a feminine name with Scottish roots, derived from the surname Imrie which originated from the place name Imrie in Angus, Scotland. The place name itself may have Gaelic origins, possibly…
Nazly
Nazly is a feminine name with Arabic and Persian origins. The name likely derives from elements meaning "delicate" or "graceful," reflecting qualities traditionally admired in women in Middle Eastern…
Yentl
Yiddish
"noble"
A diminutive of the Yiddish name Yente, ultimately from French gentille meaning "noble, aristocratic". Barbra Streisand played a character named Yentl in a 1983 film of the same name.
Šejma
Šejma is a feminine name primarily used in Bosnia and Herzegovina and other parts of the Balkans with significant Bosniak populations. The name has Arabic origins and is derived from the Arabic word…
Nāpua
Hawaiian
"the flowers"
A distinct and offbeat Hawaiian girl's name that has yet to gain attention in the mainland.
Monty
English
"pointed hill"
Diminutive of Montague or Montgomery that has long been used as a standalone for boys – and for a few girls too, especially during the middle years of the 20th century. It has largely fallen out of…
Nihal
Nihal is a feminine name with rich multicultural origins. In Arabic, it means 'achieving success' or 'reaching one's goals,' while in Sanskrit and Hindi, it translates to 'morning dew' or 'joy.' The…
Evani
Welsh, Sanskrit, Hebrew
"God is gracious; earth; life"
Both gentle and lively, Evani is a multi-cultural name that could work as an alternative to the popular Eva, Everly, Annie or Vivian. In 2024, Evani was given to 34 babies. Evani has several possible…
Aïcha
North African and French influenced variation of Aisha, Arabic
"living, prosperous"
A North African and French inspired variation of the Arabic Aisha, Aïcha (and its counterpart Aicha) have skyrocketed in France since 2011. In the last decade, it has shifted from outside the…
Estes
English, Welsh, and Spanish surname
"of the East"
A surname and place name related to Estes National Park in the Colorado Rockies.
Džana
Bosnian form of Canan or Can, Turkish, Persian
"soul, darling"
Džana is a Bosnian variation of the Turkish boy name, Can (via the Bosnian Džan), or an alternative to the Turkish girl name, Canan. Literally meaning "soul" or "life" from the Persian jān , it has…
Helle
Variation of Helga, Danish, Norwegian; Estonian
"holy, blessed; gentle, tender"
Helle is one Scandinavian name that hasn't crossed over to the English-speaking world. That hell syllable is tough to get beyond.
Lehua
Hawaiian
"flower of the ohia; warrior; sweetheart"
This beautiful Hawaiian girl's name has a lot of potential to cross over to the mainland as Leilani and similar names enjoy their current spotlight.