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Manula is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Sanskrit, it can mean 'human' or relate to 'mind' and 'thought.' The name also appears in Sri Lankan culture where it has associations…
Aidena is a feminine name that appears to be a modern elaboration of Aida or a feminine variant of Aiden. The name Aiden has Irish origins meaning 'little fire' or 'fiery one,' while Aida has…
Greek
A Greek goddess of music and poetry, Danaë has a novel yet familiar sound.
Brazilian Portuguese variation of Naomi, Hebrew
"pleasant"
Noêmia is the Brazilian Portuguese form of the Biblical Naomi which could get you to nicknames Mia and Noa. Musician Noêmia Lellis "Nono" is a notable bearer.
French from Germanic
"battle-mighty"
A medieval French form of Matilda (equivalent to the English Maud) that's made a comeback in France in recent years.
Maysin is a modern feminine name with multiple possible origins, potentially derived from Mason (an occupational surname meaning "stoneworker") or as a variant spelling of Maisie (a Scottish…
Nanée is a feminine name with French influences, likely a variant of names like Nanette or Anne. The accent mark gives it a distinctive European flair. As a diminutive form, it carries a delicate and…
Combination of Ada and Rae
One of many uncommon girl names starting with A .
Neaira was an Ancient Greek courtesan, most well-known for the legal case brought against her.
Biblical place name, Hebrew
"a cut"
In the Bible, there is a reference to the Kerith Ravine, where God told Elijah to hide in order to be provided with water during a drought. There is also a Kerith in the James Michener novel The…
Arabic
"dazzling, brilliant"
A pretty Arabic possibility which would work well in many languages.
Salishan, Native American
"snow-covered mountain"
The Native name of Washington State's Mount Ranier.
Maijii is a feminine name with possible Japanese origins, though it may also be a modern invented name. In Japanese contexts, it might relate to the word "mai" meaning "dance" or "brightness," while…
