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Italian
"little honey"
This operatic Italian name -- it appears in Mozart's "The Magic Flute" -- is a more unusual route to the nickname Pam/Pammy.
Hindi
"wife"
Pleasant-sounding name that may be too close for some to Pandora.
Maori, a mythological sea maiden
Pania is a possible alternative to Tania, if you want to go the New Zealand rather than Russian route.
Pashto
"leaf"
Panra is a lovely nature name, meaning leaf, which would easily wear outside its native Pakistan. Pakistani singer Gul Panra is probably the most famous person with this name.
Greek
"all the gods"
Anthea would be simpler and prettier, though Panthea has possibilities.
Russian
"born on Good Friday"
Slavic possibility for a girl born during the Easter season.
Paraskeva is a feminine name of Greek origin associated with preparation and readiness. Derived from the Greek word "paraskevi" meaning "preparation" or "Friday," it has deep historical roots in…
"studious"
The unusual Parmenia is very occasionally chosen by Latino parents.
Parthena is a distinctive feminine name derived from Greek mythology, specifically connected to Parthenos ('virgin'), an epithet of the goddess Athena. The name directly relates to the Parthenon, the…
"maiden's face"
A mythological name, Parthenope is a rare and distinctive choice that may nevertheless appeal to those looking for little known alternatives to Penelope or Persephone. While some sources suggest the…
Pascasia is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from 'Pascha' meaning 'Easter' or 'Passover.' It's the feminine form of Pascasius, traditionally given to children born during the Easter…
Pasencia is a feminine name derived from Spanish, representing a variant spelling of 'Paciencia,' which means 'patience' in Spanish. The name embodies the virtue of patience and endurance, qualities…
Italian variation of Patricia
Elegant Italian translation.
Sanskrit
"peacock"
If there are too many Savannahs in your neighborhood, you might consider this. Pavana is a Hindu goddess of the wind.
Czech, feminine variation of Pavel
Distinctive Slavic choice.
Pavlina is a feminine name with Slavic origins, representing the female form of Paul (from Latin 'Paulus' meaning 'small' or 'humble'). Particularly popular in Eastern European countries like the…
Literary name
Name of the winning young heroine of Toni Morrison's first novel, The Bluest Eye .
Peita is a feminine name with possible roots in both Greek and Maori traditions. In Greek context, it may be related to 'petra' meaning 'rock' or 'stone,' symbolizing strength and stability. In Maori…
Peitra is a feminine name that represents a variation of the more common Petra, which derives from the Greek word "petros" meaning "rock" or "stone." This name conveys strength, solidity, and…
"mournful grip"
An interesting figure from Greek mythology -- an Amazon queen who fought for Troy in the Trojan War -- but no figure could be interesting enough to make that five-syllable mouthful usable today.…
