Girl Names That End in I
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Sai
Hindi or Japanese
"holy or difference"
As an Indian name, Sai honors spiritual master Shirdi Sai Baba, who was revered by both Hindu and Muslim devotees. Sai is the name of the young heroine of Kiran Desai's prizewinning The Inheritance…
Kairi
Japanese
"sea"
Kairi is the name of the main female character in the popular role-playing video game series, Kingdom Hearts . Voiced by Hayden Panettiere in the main series, Kairi is one of the seven Princesses of…
Timpani
Timpani is a feminine name derived from the musical instrument, which comes from the Italian 'timpano' meaning 'kettledrum.' This uncommon name carries musical associations, evoking rhythmic,…
Suvi
Finnish
"summer"
Light, zippy, and sunny, Suvi has a sparky yet sweet feel. Notably borne by Finnish supermodel Suvi Koponen, it is taken from the Finnish word for Summer, making it and interesting alternative to…
Missouri
Native American
"dugout canoe"
Missouri, the name of a tribe, a state and a river, derives from the Illinois word mihsoori meaning "dugout canoe". It became a somewhat popular American girls' name in the mid-19th century. Missouri…
Francisqui
Francisqui is a feminine name that appears to be a rare variant or diminutive form related to the name Francis (feminine: Frances or Francesca). Likely of Romance language origin, possibly French,…
Lempi
Lempi is a feminine Finnish name derived from the Finnish word for 'love' or 'affection.' With deep roots in Finnish folklore and tradition, it embodies warmth and tenderness in its meaning. The name…
Kandi
Kandi is a feminine name that emerged as a creative, modern spelling of Candy, which itself began as a diminutive of Candace. The name Candace derives from an ancient Ethiopian royal title meaning…
Tari
Nouveau name that's cute but slight, ala older sisters Tori and Teri.
Keli
Keli is a short, feminine name with multiple possible origins. It could be a variant spelling of Kelly (an Irish surname meaning "warrior" or "bright-headed"), a shortened form of names like Kelila…
Sonji
Sonji is a feminine name with multiple cultural associations. In some contexts, it may be a variation of Sonja, which derives from the Russian diminutive of Sophia, meaning 'wisdom.' In others, it…
Ciji
Modern invented name, initials C + G
This name, which sounds like "C.G.", was popularized by the character Ciji Dunne on the soap opera Knot's Landing . She appeared from 1982-3, and her name peaked sharply in 1983 before slowly fading.
Citlalli
Nahuatl
"star"
Derived from the language of the Nahua people of Mexico and Central America, Citalli is a sparkly name meaning "star". The Hispanized form spelling Xitlali may be more familiar.
Citlali
Nahuatl
"star"
A celestial choice that's used both in Mexico and by Latinx Americans. The Hispanized form spelling Xitlali may be more familiar.
Sanai
Variation of Thana, Sana, or Sanaa, Arabic
"praise; to shine; greatness"
Sanai is a name of Arabic origin, most likely a variation of Thana, meaning "praise", though it is sometimes recorded as a variant of both Sana and Sanaa too. The name briefly featured in the US Top…
Putri
Indonesian
"princess; daughter"
A common name in Indonesia that would not work well in English-speaking countries, being too close to putrid or putty.
Oluchi
Igbo
"work of God"
Nigerian-born supermodel Oluchi Orlandi brought this little-known (to non-Nigerians), lovely choice into the lexicon.
Pari
Iranian/Persian
"fairy"
Simple yet meaningful Iranian name that would make an excellent import to the English-speaking world.
Yui
Japanese
"superior garment"
Very popular girls' name in Japan not quite as easy to transport westward as the also-popular Rin.
Megumi
Japanese
"blessing"
An Asian name not widely known in the West.