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Himaida is a feminine name with likely roots in Arabic or South Asian naming traditions, though it remains quite rare in global usage. While specific etymology is not widely documented, it may be…
Greek
"releaser of horses"
Latinized form of Hippolyte, the name of the queen of the Amazons in Greek mythology, used by Shakespeare for a character in A Midsummer Night's Dream .
Maori
"god is gracious"
Maori form of Joanna
Hebrew
"majesty of God"
Biblical name from the Old Testament.
Japanese
"harmony; flower"
Horacia is the feminine form of Horatio or Horace, names with Latin origins meaning 'timekeeper' or 'one who keeps the hours.' Derived from the Roman clan name Horatius, it carries connotations of…
Latin feminine variation of Horatio
Has the fusty charm of recently excavated ancient Roman male names like Augustus and Magnus, which might just appeal to the fearless baby namer.
Maori, Hebrew
"lily, lotus"
The Maori transliteration of Susan or Susanna, Huhana (also written as Hūhana) shares its flower-related meaning. Notable bearers include politician Hūhana Lyndon and artist Huhana Smith.
"sweet, lovable"
Hilda with a stuffed nose.
Native American
"rain falling"
A Miwok tribe name with a pleasant meaning.
Hyacinthe is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from the name of the purple-blue flower called hyacinth. In Greek mythology, Hyacinthus was a beautiful youth beloved by Apollo. The feminine…
Hyacinthia is a feminine name with ancient Greek roots, derived from the flower name Hyacinth. In Greek mythology, Hyacinthus was a beautiful youth beloved by Apollo, who was tragically transformed…
Hyacintia is a feminine name derived from Greek mythology, where Hyacinthus was a beautiful youth beloved by Apollo. When Hyacinthus died tragically, Apollo transformed his blood into the hyacinth…
Hylda is a feminine name with Germanic and Scandinavian origins, representing a variant spelling of Hilda. The name derives from the Old Norse "hildr" or Old High German "hild," both meaning "battle"…
Iantha is a rare feminine name with ancient Greek origins. Derived from the Greek elements 'ion' (violet flower) and 'anthos' (flower), the name means 'violet flower' or 'purple bloom.' In Greek…
"purple flower"
Like Violet, Lavender and Lilac, Ianthe is a purple flower name. Chosen by the poet Shelley for his daughter, Ianthe has a poetic, romantic, almost ethereal quality. In the ancient myth, she was the…
Ianthina is a feminine name of Greek origin, derived from the word "ianthos" meaning "violet flower" or "purple-colored flower." The name carries strong botanical associations and evokes the delicate…
Place name
Iberia, the name of the Spanish-Portuguese peninsula, makes an attractive, unusual first name.
African, meaning uncertain
Ibona is an uncommon feminine name with possible African origins. The name may be connected to various African languages, potentially relating to concepts of blessing, gift, or beauty, though…
English, Spanish
"work + oath"
A rare vintage compound name formed from Ida plus Isabel, historically found mostly in Spanish speaking communities.
