Easter Names
- Alzata
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"rising"Description:
This Italian word with a positive meaning makes a pretty, unusual girl's name
- Suzuran
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"lily of the valley"
- Sago
Origin:
MalayMeaning:
"palm starch"
- Neeja
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"lily"Description:
Sweet and feminine Eastern flower name.
- Urki
Origin:
BasqueMeaning:
"birch tree"Description:
This botanical name is not as attractive as several other versions of the tree including Birch and Berkeley.
- Kimimela
Origin:
Sioux, LakotaMeaning:
"butterfly"Description:
Kimimela joins Mariposa as one of the long and lovely girl names meaning "butterfly".
- Babochka
Description:
Babochka is a feminine name of Russian origin that directly translates to 'butterfly' in Russian. This delicate and whimsical name carries the symbolic meanings associated with butterflies—transformation, beauty, and freedom. As a given name, Babochka is exceedingly rare even in Russia, where it would more commonly be recognized as the word for butterfly rather than as a personal name. The name has a distinctive rhythmic quality with its three syllables and soft 'ch' sound. In Western countries, it might be chosen by parents with Russian heritage or those seeking a truly unique name with a natural connection. Its rarity makes it an extremely distinctive choice with an inherent poetic quality.
- Arava
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"willow"Description:
Unknown but eminently usable choice, especially for Jewish parents, with lovely meaning.
- Tamari
Origin:
Georgian variation of Tamar, HebrewMeaning:
"date palm tree"Description:
Tamari is a rare form of Tamar that used on girls and boys in the US. Beware that tamari is a gluten-free soy sauce-like condiment.
- Pascha
Origin:
Greek from HebrewMeaning:
"Easter, pass over"Description:
The Greek name for Easter, derived from the same root as Pesach, the Hebrew word for Passover.
- Oanez
Origin:
Breton variation of AgnesMeaning:
"lamb."Description:
Kind of a combination of Agnes and Inez, a name rarely heard in the US.
- Eostre
Origin:
Old English from GermanMeaning:
"dawn"Description:
Eostre is the Anglo-Saxon goddess of Spring and dawn. In ancient times, the pagans had festivals and feasts celebrating Eostre, but this practice was eventually overtaken by the Christian Easter holiday. The connection between the traditions is evident today in cultures that speak English and Germanic languages, as the name Easter is derived from Eostre. Most other languages derive the name of the holiday from the Hebrew word Pesach, meaning "Passover."
- Pink
Origin:
Color nameDescription:
The singer known as Pink (born Alecia) brought this hue onto the name-possibility palette, especially as a middle choice. Could Pink be the next Blue?
- Caroun
Origin:
ArmenianMeaning:
"springtime"Description:
A lovely international version of the dated Karen, also spelled Karoun.
- Muguet
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"lily"Description:
One of the few French words/names not attractive to the American ear. It's pronounced moo-gay, not a winner on either syllable. Alternatives: Liliane, Lily, Lilou, Manon.
- Cho
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"butterfly"
- Arpina
Origin:
ArmenianMeaning:
"rising of sun"Description:
Has a nice fresh, early morning meaning, but not the most mellifluous of sounds. Also spelled Arpineh.
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