Updated November 2023
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Japanese
"the beauty of one thousand bells"
Flemish, meaning unknown
A popular name in Belgium, made famous by model Cilou Annys.
Duyğu is a Turkish feminine name pronounced approximately as 'doo-yoo.' It means 'emotion,' 'feeling,' or 'sentiment' in Turkish, deriving from the Turkish word for emotional response or sensation.…
Finnish diminutive of Elsa, German
"pledged to God"
In Finland, many pet forms of names end in U, such as Elsu, a nickname for Elsa.
Irish
"Ireland, land of abundance"
The Old Irish name for Ireland, now Éire, which is the source of Erin (via its genitive form Éireann "of Ireland"). In Irish mythology, Ériu is the mother goddess of Ireland, whose name may derive…
Zulu, Xhosa, Ndebele
"treasure"
Gugu is derived from the word igugu , meaning "treasure." It's commonly used as a nickname for Gugulethu.
"our treasure"
This South African name is often shortened to the spunky nickname Gugu.
"light or radiance"
Greenlandic
"sinew"
This is a Greenlandic girls' name made famous when Princess Mary and Prince Frederik named their twin daughter Josephine Sophia Ivalo Mathilda. Ivalu is a variant spelling.
Finnish
"Christmas"
A rare Finnish name for Christmas babies.
Diminutive of names beginning with Ju-
An informal nickname for names such as Julia, Juliette, and June.
"fireball"
Kakyuu was adapted to a name for the character Princess Kakyuu of the Sailor Moon franchise. Kakyuu translates to "fireball," and is not a given name in Japan.
"number, amount"
Like many Japanese names, Kazu can be used for both girls and boys and has several meanings, depending on how the kanji are drawn and interpreted. It can also be short for names such as Kazuko or…
"late summer; early autumn"
Perfect for September babies, this charming Japanese name is a popular choice in its native country.
Amharic
"unique"
Leyu is derived from the Amharic word liyu , meaning "unique." Given to only five baby girls at last count, Leyu does make a truly unique choice for a daughter.
Amharic, Ethiopian
"unique, different"
This pretty Ethiopian name means "unique" or "different", and would live up to its name in English-speaking countries. Pronounced "lee-yoo", this name can also be spelled Liyu.
This pretty Ethiopian name means "unique" or "different", and would live up to its name in English-speaking countries. Pronounced "lee-yoo", this name can also be spelled Liyou.
Jèrriais
"famous battle"
Jèrriais (Jersey) form of Louise, sometimes shortened to Loulou.
Finnish, variation of Maija
A cute variation of the Finnish Maija — which in turn is a variation of Maria.
"pine tree; close harbor"