Five Letter Girl Names
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Kayin
Yoruba
"celebrated child"
Rare but stylish Nigerian name for boys and girls.
Sigal
Hebrew
"violet"
In modern Hebrew, sigal is the word for the violet flower.
Navya
Navya is a feminine name with Sanskrit origins, popular in Indian culture where it means 'new,' 'fresh,' or 'praiseworthy.' The name carries connotations of novelty, youth, and innovation. In Hindu…
Oyuki
Variation of Yuki, Japanese
"snow"
This archaic variation of Yuki has seen some use in the Hispanic and Latin American communities thanks to the 1988 telenovela El pecado de Oyuki , based on a Mexican comic series by the same name.
Pipsa
Short form of Piritta, Finnish
"strength; exalted one"
Pipsa is a nickname for the Finnish names Piritta — or its diminutive forms, Pirkko, Priita, and Pirjo — all of which are ultimately variations of Bridget. In Finland, Peppa Pig is called Pipsa Possu.
Bassy
Bassy is a feminine name that likely evolved as a diminutive form or nickname. It may derive from names like Sebastian or Bass, or it could relate to music, referencing the bass sound or instrument.…
Hikma
Hikma is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'wisdom' or 'knowledge.' It derives from the Arabic word 'hikmah,' which represents a profound understanding, insight, and intelligence. The name…
Ariam
Ariam is a multicultural feminine name with several possible origins. It may be derived from the Hebrew 'Ariyah' meaning 'lioness,' symbolizing strength and courage. Alternatively, it has roots in…
Ifrah
Ifrah is a feminine name with Arabic and Somali origins, meaning 'joy,' 'happiness,' or 'delight.' This meaningful name holds particular significance in Muslim communities, where it represents the…
Zhara
Zhara is a feminine name with multicultural origins and variations. Most commonly, it's associated with Arabic roots as a variant spelling of Zahra, meaning "flower," "blossom," or "radiance." In…
Timna
Hebrew
"withhold"
This unisex Biblical name is born by multiple men and women in the Bible, and, when spelled with an "h", it's also a Biblical place name. Typically pronounced as teem-NAH in Hebrew, it may also be…
Davis
Surname derived from David, Hebrew
"beloved"
Davis may seem an unlikely choice for a girl, but over 50 baby girls received the name in the US last year, perhaps in honor of an ancestral David. Viola Davis is a notable female namesake.
Saima
Finnish place name
Saima derives from Saimaa, the name of Finland's largest lake. It was also the name of a 19th-century Finnish nationalist newspaper.
Henri
French from German
"estate ruler"
Despite its long history as a male name, Henry is a name that could be adopted for a baby girl — the French spelling makes it a bit more feminine.
Ayako
Japanese
"color + child; peaceful night child; writings + child"
Ayako is a very common feminine name in Japan, where it is the name of Princess Ayako of Takamado (now Ayako Moriya), formerly of the Imperial House of Japan.
Iúile
Gaelic
"youthful"
Irish Gaelic form of Julia
Lakey
Variation of Lake, English nature name
"lake"
A potential nickname for Lake, or in professional surfer Lakey Peterson's case, Laura Louise.
Zabou
French
"nickname for Isabelle"
Actress and director Zabou Breitman is a notable bearer of this quirky French pet name.
Ebrar
Turkish variation of Abrar, Arabic
"virtuous"
Šalnė
Lithuanian
"frost"
The Latvian variation, Salna, may translate easier for those who don't speak Lithuanian.