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By judy.newstead · Updated May 2023
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Literature, Spanish, place name
"wild fig tree"
Used in a medieval Spanish tale as the name of a Norwegian princess, Olinda is also a place in both Brazil and Australia and the name of a species of moth. Olinda could be related to the Greek word…
Scandinavian, short form of Odelia
Ada, yes. Ida, maybe. But Oda, a Scandinavian version of Odelia, not really. To English speakers, it sounds too much like "odor".
Oma is a feminine name with Germanic origins, literally meaning 'grandmother' in German and Dutch. The name carries warm associations of maternal wisdom and familial nurturing. While primarily known…
Italian
"praise the Lord; deliver us"
An Italian form of expressive Hosanna, this spiritual name might appeal to those who enjoy nicknames Ozzy or Anna. Borne by a number of saints, including a 15th century Italian mystic, Osanna also…
Owena is a feminine name of Welsh origin, derived from Owen (meaning 'young warrior' or 'well-born'). This gentle adaptation transforms the masculine classic into a melodic feminine form while…
Variation of Una, Irish
"lamb"
This ultra-rare spelling of Oona was chosen by actress Amber Heard for her daughter, born in 2021.
