Baby Name Meanings · Name Image
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Finnish diminutive of Sarah
"princess"
This pretty Finnish name is a diminutive of a diminutive, going from Sarah to Sari to Saija.
Finnish
Salla is a variant of Salli — the Finnish form of Sally. Both Salla and Salli are common names in their native country, but Salla is the more modern form, having peaked in popularity in the 1980s and…
Thai
"Greetings from the Thai Queen"
This popular Thai name will be familiar to many non-Thais. It is especially appropriate for children born on a Saturday, as Sao means Saturday in Thai.
Greek
"divine queen"
In Greek mythology the mother of Aphrodite by Zeus, and also one of Saturn's moons; this is an astral name quite distinct from the better known Dionne.
Hindi
"ruler of the gods"
An imposing meaning, an appealing sound.
Latin
"staff or walking stick"
This surname of an ancient Roman invader of Africa is an intriguing, undiscovered option. Derived from a Latin word meaning "staff" or "walking stick", it can be pronounced as SKEE-pee-o in Latin and…
Queen of Babylon
Semiramis was the most important Queen of Assyria, who conquered much of Asia. Semiramis restored ancient Babylon and protected it with a high brick wall that completely surrounded the city. Then she…
French
"servant of the king"
One of the more subtle of the names with a royal meaning, Delroy has a vintage flavor and would be a distinctive choice today.
Hebrew
"Yahweh is ruler"
Seraiah is an Old Testament name attached to several minor Biblical figures. The father of Ezra the scribe was named Seraiah, as was the father of Joab. While Seraiah sounds somewhat feminine to the…
See SARAI.
English word name
"woman of rank, lady"
This noble title — the female equivalent of a knight — makes an inventive choice for a daughter. More subtle than Queen or Princess, Dame is a fresh way to get in on the regal word name trend. We…
Italian
"countess"
There's a craze for royal names right now, including Royal itself, so c'mon down, Contessa, and join Prince, King, Duke, Royalty -- the whole blue-blooded gang. Bonus: Short form Tess or Tessa makes…
Sanskrit
Used as an epithet for the Hindu gods Indra, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, Suresha and its more common modern form Suresh are in widespread use in India and some neighboring countries. Suresh is the…
Welsh diminutive
"mighty prince"
A Welsh saint who is the namesake of the village of St Breock in Cornwall, and is also venerated in Brittany. The name is a diminutive of Briafael ("mighty prince"). Variants include: Breock, Bryok,…
Armenian
"queen"
Also written as Takouhi, this Armenian word name is perfectly fit for your own little queen.
"Queen"
No, not a creative spelling of Tyla - Thailah literally means the Thai Queen.
Yoruba
"born into chieftancy, born into title"
A bouncy Yoruba name used primarily in Nigeria, Bisoye is a variant of the more common Abisoye and lends easily to the cute nickname Bee.
German
"people's ruler"
Theodoric feels prehistoric, though with short form Theo one of the hottest names around, this old German names for boys may soon feel new again.
Invented literary name
"beautiful shining one"
The name of the character in Edmund Spenser's "The Faerie Queene" whom the poet intended as a representation of Queen Elizabeth I. While it will no doubt thrill your daughter's English professor, the…
Teutonic
"axe-ruler"
Sounds like...a Teutonic axe-ruler.
