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Sanskrit
"infinite"
Feminine form of Amit that's simple and lyrical and close in spirit to a familiar term for friendship.
Amiti is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Hebrew, it relates to the masculine name Amit, meaning 'friend' or 'companion,' while in Sanskrit, it connects to concepts of…
Aneka is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In African languages, particularly Swahili, it can mean "goodness" or "kindness." The name may also be a variant of Anika, which has…
Japanese
"older sister"
If you're planning to have a younger one.
Latin; Sanskrit
"soul; tiny"
Anima is a name that could work in so many languages, blessed as it is with easy spelling and pronunciation. It works equally well in the East and in the West, as its roots can either come from…
Unknown possibly Sanskrit "illustrious"
"illustrious"
Anoma is name occasionally seen in Sri Lanka, India and Thailand. Its meaning is unknown but likely related to the word meaning "illustrious". It is a name that could easily work in English-speaking…
Antia is a feminine name with varied origins. It likely developed as a variant spelling of Anita, which is the Spanish diminutive of Ana (Anne), ultimately derived from the Hebrew Hannah meaning…
Archaic place-name
Evocative alternate name for Arabia. Ari is a cute nickname.
Hebrew
"willow"
Unknown but eminently usable choice, especially for Jewish parents, with lovely meaning.
Arela is a delicate feminine name with possible Hebrew origins, where it may be related to the word "ara'el" meaning "angel" or "hero of God." In some interpretations, it could be a variation of…
Arene is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Greek, potentially relating to Eirene (meaning "peace"), or it could be a variant of Irene. Some linguists suggest…
Areta is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Greek, it relates to 'arete,' meaning 'excellence,' 'virtue,' or 'goodness'—concepts highly valued in ancient Greek philosophy. The name…
Spanish
"warlike"
Less substantial than many other Latin choices.
Sanskrit, Hindi
"reddish brown"
This colorful Sanskrit name belongs to the Hindu god Aruna, the charioteer who drives the sun god Surya across the sky. Aruna can also be masculinized to Arun. It can also be a female name in…
French literary name
Atala is the eponymous heroine of a 19th century novella 'Atala, ou Les Amours de deux sauvages dans le desert' by François-René de Chateaubriand. Given the racist overtones of the novel, probably…
Atera is a delicate feminine name of uncertain origins. It may be derived from Hebrew, where it could relate to 'crown' or 'wreath,' symbolizing honor and achievement. Alternatively, it might have…
Atila is a masculine name variation of Attila, most famously associated with Attila the Hun, the powerful 5th-century ruler. The single 't' spelling gives this ancient name a slightly softened, more…
Star name, Latin
"entry hall"
A star in the constellation Triangulum Australe, also the name of a publishing imprint and an assisted living corporation, probably because it has that streamlined corporate I-could-be-a-car-name…
Hawaiian, 'dainty, cute, neat'
Hawaiian teen prodigy Auli'i Cravalho burst onto the scene as the star of Disney's animated "Moana" in 2016, bringing this distinctive name to the forefront. The glottal stop, or "okina," between the…
Latin
"life"
Avita sounds like a drug name. In fact, it is! (It's an acne medication.) While that may not be enough to stop you, you might want to consider Aviva, Vita, or Evita (which has issues of its own)…
