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Ardath is a feminine name with literary and biblical connections. It appears in the apocryphal book of 2 Esdras as a field where the prophet receives visions. The name may derive from Hebrew,…
Ardyth is a distinctive feminine name with Old English and Welsh roots. It likely derives from the Welsh 'ardd' meaning 'hill' or may be related to Arthur, suggesting noble qualities. This uncommon…
Hebrew
"flowering field"
Appearing in some versions of the Old Testament, Ardith sounds like an ethereal combination of Arden and Edith, with a sweet naturey meaning. Also appearing as Ardeth and Ardath, it was first…
"willow"
Also spelled as Arava, this pretty yet rugged name has two possible nature meanings. On one hand, it may come from aravot , the word for willow branch, a significant part of the Jewish holiday of…
Native American place-name
The Native American name for Martha's Vineyard and for a town at the far end of that lovely island, this was used by Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan for one of their twin daughters.
Celtic, Short Form Of aoibheann
"beautiful, radiant"
One of many Irish names that, despite pronunciation challenge, are beginning to be taken into consideration here as authentic Celtic versions of familiar English names.
Irish Gaelic
"beauty, radiance"
Also spelled Aoibh, this rare Irish Gaelic name is pronounced just like Eve. Given to 3 babies in Ireland in a recent year, it shares the same root as the more popular Aoife, giving it a radiant…
Annesleigh is a feminine name that combines the classic 'Anne' with the suffix 'leigh,' creating an elaborate and sophisticated variation. The name Anne has Hebrew origins meaning 'grace' or 'favor,'…
Armenian
"sweet"
A dramatic and adorable name with a lot of sweep and swoosh. Also spelled Anush.
Anekah is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Annika, which derives from the Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace,' or it could have Indian roots related to the Sanskrit…
Anah is a feminine name with ancient Semitic origins, appearing in the Bible as both male and female characters. In Hebrew, it can mean 'answer' or 'response,' while some interpretations suggest…
Aneetah is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections, primarily considered a variant spelling of Anita. Its roots trace back to the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' This…
Cornish
"blessing"
Many Cornish names in use today are taken directly from the dictionary, as is the case with Bennath, a noun meaning "blessing." Despite its similarity to the male name Bennett, Bennath is most…
Aneethah is a feminine name of likely Indian origin, representing a variant spelling of Anita or Aneetha. The name carries beautiful meanings including 'grace,' 'favor,' or 'mercy' in its Sanskrit…
Anithah is a feminine name likely representing a variant spelling of Anita, which itself is a Spanish diminutive of Ana (Anne). The added 'h' gives the name a distinctive quality while maintaining…
Arabic
"good-natured"
The original spelling of a name often Anglicized as Anisa was chosen by singer Macy Gray for her daughter.
"angel"
Erelah (and Erela and Erella) are feminine forms of the Hebrew unisex name Erel, which may be derived from Ariel.
Vietnamese
"peaceful, even"
Properly spelt Bình in Vietnamese, this is a very popular name for both sexes. The pronunciation is usually Anglicized as "BIN", but the middle vowel is more like the U in "burn".
Angeleigh is a feminine name that represents a modern, elaborate spelling variation of Angela or Angelina. The name derives from the Greek 'angelos,' meaning 'messenger' or 'angel,' combined with the…
Persian
Fresh in sound with an angelic meaning, Fereshteh is a name of Persian origin. It was adapted from the Sanskrit presyatā and the Avestan fraēšta- both meaning "messenger." Also spelled as Ferishteh,…