Updated October 2026
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Japanese
"beautfiul evening"
Short and sweet alternative to Mia, Mila, Maya, et al.
Brazilian
"grace and light"
Coinciding with a Hawaiian boy name meaning "wave, surf", Nalu is used as a unisex name in Brazil. Possibly a compound form of Ana Lucía, it could be interpreted as meaning "grace and light".
Swahili
"light, born during the day"
Related to the better-known Arabic name Noor.
Astou is a feminine name primarily used in West African countries, particularly in Senegal among the Wolof people. It's a variant of the name Astou or Astoo, which is a traditional Wolof name. The…
French variation of Isabel
"pledged to God"
With Isabel getting so popular, parents are searching for new varieties of the name, and Isabeau is one that makes a lovely French twist. Isabeau of Bavaria was the wife of King Charles VI of…
"little bell"
Well-used in Japan, this name refers to the suzu, a tiny metal bell often placed in a silk charm bag and attached to a girl's undergarment so that a lovely tinkling sound is heard as she moves, and…
Banu is a feminine name with Turkish origins, meaning 'lady' or 'princess'. In Turkish culture, it conveys nobility and refined grace, often used both as a given name and a respectful title following…
Catalan
"peace"
Although more common as a boy name — it is also a Catalan form of Paul — Pau has some use as a girl name, thanks to its peaceful meaning.