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Yohanna is a feminine name with ancient Hebrew origins, being a feminine variation of Yohanan or John, meaning 'God is gracious.' The name appears across multiple cultures with slight variations,…
Alonna is a feminine name with modern origins, likely created as a variation of names like Alana, Alona, or Alayna. It may have emerged in the late 20th century as parents sought distinctive yet…
Welsh
"white breast"
One of the loveliest of the Welsh names , striking the perfect balance between being familiar and unusual. In Wales, the female spelling is always Bronwen, but Americans usually see a "y" as adding…
Celena is a feminine name with multiple potential origins, primarily considered a variant spelling of Selena or Celina. The name ultimately derives from Greek origins related to 'selene,' meaning…
Russian
"well-regarded"
Courageous sister of Raskolnikov in Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment .
Swedish and Danish
"lady, noblewoman"
One of the most popular names in Scandinavia, Freja--or Freyja--was a major deity of Norse paganism. Beautiful, blonde and blue-eyed, she was the goddess of love, beauty and fertility. In the US, the…
German; Dutch; Spanish; Portuguese
"pledge, hostage"
A variation of Giselle.
Malagasy
"chameleon"
Originating in Madagascar, Kamara has a pleasant and familiar sound, with a cool, unexpected animal meaning.
English, combination of Mary and Bella
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + beautiful"
Frilly but undeniably beautiful. The meaning of Mary is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and…
Variation of Xavier, Arabic, Basque
"new house; bright"
This name caught the attention of American parents beginning in 2018, when the Fox show The Four: Battle for Stardom premiered. Zhavia Ward was a finalist on the first season.
German
"peace"
This traditional Germanic name hasn't been on the U.S. list since 1958, but perhaps due to the mythic power of painter Frida Kahlo, parents are beginning to show some interest in it.
Color name, Finnish feminization of Henry, English from German
"estate ruler"
Reddish dye that sounds as if it could be a real name — of the outdated, Old World, Yetta-Hedda variety.
Arabic; Lithuaniian
"white antelope; to calm down, to quieten"
Nature girl played by Audrey Hepburn in "Green Mansions," it now has an old-style bohemian feel.
Greek
A name with a weather-related meaning, a tie to mythology, and an airy, bright sound, Aella is a quietly rising choice, with 51 American babies receiving the name in a recent year. In Greek…
Combination of Anna and Lisa
Unlike most combination names, this elegant blend — related to the German Anneliese — is more than the sum of its parts.
Scandinavian; Finnish; Slovene; Croatian; Serbian, from Russian
"grace"
Anja is one of the most international of several versions of Ann/Anna now being imported, also including Anya and Annika. Anja is heard in several European cultures, including Germany, the…
Variation of Adrianna.
Brissa is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Spanish word 'brisa' meaning 'breeze,' giving it a light, natural connotation. Alternatively, it could be a…
Elaboration of Dayana, Spanish and Kazakh
"heavenly, faith"
Former Miss Universe and former Mrs. Marc Anthony, Dayanara Torres has made a more lasting success of her name.
Feminine form of Faiz
"victorious, triumphant, successful"
Also appearing as Fayza, Faizah, Fayiza, and Feyza (in Turkish), Faiza is a strong-willed and ambitious name of Arabic origin. It comes from the word Fa'iz meaning "successful". Notable bearers…
