By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Swahili
"prepared, ready"
The spirited and bright Tayari is a name of Swahili origin, notably used in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, and Tanzania. It is adapted from the word for "ready, prepared", making this an…
Lithuanian
"little outpouring, little scattering"
Also appearing as Biruta, this name was borne by the 15th century mother of the Grand Duke Vytautas of Lithuania and by Birutė Marija Filomena Galdikas, a Canadian scientist, anthropologist, and…
Yoruba
"peace"
Alafia is a Yoruba name for peace and is used as a name for both men and women in Nigeria.
Word name
"flavoured with spice; exciting"
Believe it or not, Spicie appeared in the US stats back in 1919, while Spicy made it in 1883 and 1926.
Willia is a feminine name that serves as a variation of the more common Wilhelmina or a feminine form of William. Derived from Germanic roots, the elements 'wil' meaning 'will' or 'desire' and 'helm'…
