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Sanskrit
"lord"
A multi-cultural choice overflowing with charm.
Hebrew
"delicate or judged"
The modern name Dena can be considered to come from either of two Old Testament names. Adina, which means delicate, was the name of a male soldier in the Bible. Dinah, meaning judged, Dinah was the…
Greek, Japanese, Albanian
"spring, hero; favored village; peace; our wind"
While Erina may look like popular Irish name Erin with an -a on the end (and some may well use it as such), it is in fact a multicultural choice. From its Greek origins, it likely derives from…
Portuguese variation of Sapphira, Greek
"sapphire"
The Portuguese word for sapphire was formerly a Top 100 name in Portugal.
"love"
A soft and lovely Hebrew name with an equally lovely meaning. Variations include Ahavah, Ahaba, Ahabah, Ahuva and Ahuvah.
Alinna is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Alina (of Slavic origin meaning "bright, beautiful"), a feminine form of Alan (meaning "handsome" or "cheerful"), or…
Calina is a feminine name with multiple possible origins, creating a rich multicultural background. In Slavic languages, particularly Russian, it relates to 'kalina' meaning 'cranberry bush,' a…
Devina is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. Most commonly, it's considered a variant of Davina, the feminine form of David, which comes from Hebrew meaning 'beloved.' Another…
Enaya is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'care,' 'concern,' or 'providence.' The name embodies the concepts of attentiveness and nurturing, making it a meaningful choice for parents seeking…
Leilana is a feminine name with Hawaiian and Polynesian origins, blending elements of traditional island names. It likely combines "Lei," referring to the traditional Hawaiian flower garland…
Diminutive of Wilhelmina, German
"resolute protection; love"
One of those pan-European nickname names much more familiar in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe than in the US, though related name Mina is making a comeback here. Light and bright, it could be an…
Alysia is a feminine name that represents a variation of Alicia, which itself derives from the Greek name Alice meaning 'noble' or 'of noble kind.' This elegant spelling variant emerged in the…
Feminine variation of Apollo, Greek mythology name
"destroyer, strength; father's light"
This name of a third-century Christian martyr has an romantic, appealing feel in the modern world. It first came to American attention via Prince's love interest in the film Purple Rain . It could…
Arabic
"silver pearl"
Rare and rhythmic.
Turkish
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Turkish form of Mary or Miriam, very popular in its homeland and, increasingly, in France too. The Turkish name for the Virgin Mary is Meryem Ana (or Meryemana). The original meaning of Miriam is…
Greek
"zealous"
A rarely heard name that might appeal to parents looking for an unusual name starting with "Z".
French, Bambara, Western African, Modern invention, Kurdish
"lion; shining, bloom; divine + bright, clear; divine + crown; visible, clear"
A familiar sounding name with multiple origins, Diara had a sudden spike in popularity in 2024, when it was given to 64 girls compared to just 13 the year before. Was this rise due to the brand UGG…
Arabic and Slavic
"truth"
This name of an Albanian supermodel is a short form of many Slavic choices but is an intriguing alternative to Emma on its own.
"guide to righteousness"
A pleasant, welcoming Middle Eastern choice.
Jalilah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'important,' 'exalted,' or 'revered.' It's the feminine form of Jalil, one of the 99 attributes of Allah in Islamic tradition, giving the name deep…
