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Zeinab is a feminine name with Arabic origins, derived from the word "zainab" meaning "fragrant flower" or "father's precious jewel." In Islamic tradition, Zeinab (also spelled Zaynab or Zainab) was…
Zuriah is a distinctive feminine name with potential Hebrew origins. It may be related to the biblical name Azariah, meaning 'helped by God' or 'God has helped.' The name could also be a modern…
Hindi
"ether"
This Hindi name for the fifth element, related to the male Akash which means "open sky," was used by Anne Rice in her Vampire Chronicles .
Aliany is a feminine name with multicultural roots that has emerged in recent years as a modern choice for girls. It likely developed as a creative variation of names like Aliana or a combination of…
Hawaiian
"cloudy skies"
An unusual Hawaiian nature name with an appealing vowel-rich sound.
Aralyn is a feminine name with a modern feel but echoes of traditional elements. It may be considered a blend of popular names like Ara, Ariel, and the popular '-lyn' suffix seen in names such as…
Variation of Dora; also Anglicized variation of Irish Doireann
"sullen"
Much fresher Irish imports available for colleens now.
Elenna is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Elena or Helen, which derive from Greek roots meaning "bright one" or "shining light." This melodic name…
Emelie is a feminine name of Germanic origin, serving as a variant spelling of Emilie or Emily. These names ultimately derive from the Roman family name Aemilius, meaning 'rival' or 'emulating.' This…
Emilyn is a feminine name that combines elements of popular names Emily and Lynne, creating a melodic and graceful variation. With English origins, it carries the meaning "industrious" or…
Greek
"generous gift"
Eudora is the name of five minor goddesses of Greek mythology and a major goddess (in the person of Pulitzer Prize-winning Eudora Welty) of modern American literature. Eudora is pleasant and…
Japanese
"sunflower; sunshine + hollyhock"
A bright and pretty Japanese name, hugely popular in its native Japan.
Punjabi, Sikh
"Blessing of God; kindness"
Also an Arabic boy name, Inayat feels fashionable for a girl because of the similarity to rising girl name Inaya.
Diminutive of Jordan
"flowing down"
A cutesy short form of Jordan that's never been overly popular. With boyish nicknames for girls - a la Joey and Scottie - rising, Jordie may have her chance to shine.
Kinzie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Mackenzie, a Scottish surname meaning 'son of Kenneth' (from the Gaelic 'Coinneach' meaning 'handsome'). As a given name, Kinzie…
Kiyana is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It may derive from Native American languages where it means 'wrapped in silence' or could be a variant of Kiana, which has Hawaiian roots…
Diminutive of all variations of Kristina
"a Christian"
Kristy (and Kristi and Kristie) are the ultimate kool girl nicknames of the sixties and seventies, not kwite as kute any more.
Kymber is a modern variant of the name Kimber, which itself is derived from the English surname Kimber. It's a contemporary spelling variation that gives the name a unique twist while maintaining its…
