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Country name
"land of the Parsa"
The name Persia derives from Avestan Parsa , the name of the Indo-European nomadic people who migrated into southern Iran in about 1000 BCE. Persis or Persea, the feminine form of Perseus, feel more…
Spanish from Hebrew
"to blossom"
The newest surname names move beyond the Waspy, and this is an excellent example, associated these days with gossip blogger Perez (born Mario) Hilton.
Hebrew
"not exalted"
Jezebel, the wife of King Ahab in the Hebrew Book of Kings, has long had a bad girl reputation. But in the modern secular world, this is somewhat mitigated by the feminist perspective of her as a…
"God is just"
Adlai is an Old Testament name long associated with 1950's liberal presidential candidate Stevenson, who was named after his grandfather, who was Grover Cleveland's vice president in the nineteenth…
"fourth born"
Tied to country singer/sitcom star Reba McEntire.
Halah is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. In Arabic, it can mean 'halo of light around the moon' or 'beauty,' giving it poetic celestial associations. The name also appears in the…
Ivah is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Hebrew, potentially related to 'avah' meaning 'desire' or representing a place name mentioned in biblical texts.…
"inheritance"
This biblical name of the mother of King Jotham of Judah has an appealing soft Russian accent.
Hindi; Greek
"to seize; joy"
In Hindi, Hara is one of the 1,008 names for the god Siva and, to English speakers, a possible feminine spin on Harry. In Greek the name is pronounced with emphasis on the last syllable, where it has…
Arah is a feminine name with ancient biblical connections, appearing in the Old Testament as a male name. Its Hebrew origins suggest meanings related to 'traveler' or 'wayfarer,' though some sources…
Greek
"reward, honor"
Kids would be more likely to associate this name with the hyperactive meercat in "The Lion King" than with the ancient Greek philosopher or Shakespearean character, which could cause playground…
Rinnah is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, appearing in the Bible (1 Chronicles 4:20) where it means 'joyful shout' or 'song of praise.' This melodious name carries connotations of celebration,…
Tarah is a feminine name that represents a variation of the more common spelling Tara. With Hebrew and Irish roots, the name carries rich cultural significance. In Hebrew, it can relate to 'terah'…
Tirza is a feminine name with ancient Hebrew origins, appearing in the Old Testament as the name of one of Zelophehad's five daughters and also as a city name. It means 'pleasant' or 'delightful' in…
Adin as a feminine name represents an uncommon gender adaptation of what is traditionally a masculine name. With Hebrew origins, Adin means 'delicate' or 'adorned,' though in some contexts it can…
