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French variations of DÉJa
See DEJA.
Dalina is a melodious feminine name with multicultural origins. It likely developed as a combination of the prefix "Dal-" (found in names like Dallas) with the feminine suffix "-ina." In Slavic…
Dema is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic, it means 'lasting rain' or 'continuous rainfall,' symbolizing nurturing abundance and blessing. In Greek, it's related to 'Demeter,'…
Denae is a feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Danae from Greek mythology—the mother of Perseus who was visited by Zeus in the form of golden rain. Alternatively, it…
Greek
"lady"
Despina is best known as the clever and wily maidservant character in Mozart's opera Così fan tutte , and as one of Neptune's moons, making it a musical and an astronomy-inspired choice. However, the…
Scottish, feminine variation of Donald
"proud chief"
Donia is a name with many possible origins. Besides a short female form of Donald, it may also be a form of the Italian Donna meaning lady, a variation on the Arabic Donya meaning world, or a Celtic…
Welsh
"snowdrop"
This ethereal Welsh word name has a sound as pretty and delicate as its floral namesake. Pronounced with a bright IRE sound like in Iris or an AYR sound like in air, depending on region, Eirlys…
Elidia is a feminine name with Spanish and Greek roots. It's a variation of names like Elida or Elydia, potentially derived from the Greek 'Elidaia,' referring to ancient Elis in Greece. The name may…
Emalia is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Amalia, which derives from Germanic roots meaning 'work' or 'labor,' suggesting industriousness and diligence.…
Emeralda is a feminine name derived from the precious green gemstone emerald, with an elaborated romantic ending. It likely developed as a variation of Esmeralda, which comes from the Spanish word…
Diminutive of Eulalia
Eula is a slightly sweeter and more compact version of Eulalia. Currently, neither name is given to more than a handful of girls each year. Eula was fairly popular in the US during the early…
Russian from Greek
"shining"
This appealing Russian/Nordic name has been used a handful of times since Eowyn Ivey's novel The Snow Child was published in 2012. There, Faina is a mysterious girl who loves the cold Alaskan woods.
Ferrah is a feminine name with diverse cultural connections. It has Arabic origins where it means 'joy' or 'happiness,' similar to the more common spelling Farah. The name also has Persian…
Italian
"little fiery one"
Fiammetta, from the Italian word for flame, has both femininity and fire. Fiammetta could make a good alternative to more conventional Italian girls' names like Giovanna. Fiammetta has some romantic,…
Italian variation of Florentia and Florence, Latin
"flourishing, prospering"
Bold and elegant, Fiorenza is an Italian form of Florence, which was used as the name of the Tuscan city in the Middle Ages. Appearing in the title of a 1907 play but Thomas Mann, it has been notably…
Latin
"flower"
Genae is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Gina or Jenna, both ultimately derived from names meaning "well-born" or "noble." Alternatively, it could connect to…
Grizelda is a famous folklore figure, noted for her patience and obedience. Her story has been told by Petrarch, Chaucer, Boccaccio and set to music by Scarlatti, Vivaldi and Massenet. In the most…
Hadya is a feminine name with Arabic origins, meaning 'gift' or 'guide.' This beautiful name carries spiritual significance in Islamic tradition, where it can refer to a gift from God or guidance…
Halea is a modern feminine name with Hawaiian origins. It is derived from the Hawaiian word 'hale' meaning 'home' or 'house,' combined with the feminine suffix 'a.' In Hawaiian culture, names often…
