Lojban Cunrafsi Names

Tal
- Origin:
  Hebrew
- Meaning:
  "rain, dew"
- Description:
  A unisex Hebrew name often found in combination with others, as in Tal-El and Tal-Or.
Rik
- Description:
  Rik is a masculine name with Germanic and Scandinavian roots, functioning as a short form of names containing the element 'ric' or 'rik' meaning 'ruler' or 'power,' such as Richard, Frederik, Erik, or Henrik. This concise variant has been particularly popular in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Scandinavian countries. With just one syllable, Rik offers a strong, direct quality that contrasts with the more formal versions from which it derives. The name projects a friendly accessibility while maintaining masculine strength. Since the mid-20th century, Rik has occasionally been used as an independent given name rather than just a nickname, reflecting the modern preference for shorter names. Its simplicity makes it internationally transferable while its traditional roots give it substance and history.

Val
- Origin:
  Diminutive of Valentina, Valerie, etc, Latin
- Meaning:
  "strength, health"
- Description:
  Occasionally used as an independent name, but why.
Pam
- Origin:
  Diminutive of Pamela, English
- Meaning:
  "all honey"
- Description:
  This mild-mannered short form was Queen of the Prom in the fifties and sixties, but today is mostly heard on TV's The Office (and of course as one of the founders of Nameberry).
Pru
- Origin:
  Diminutive of Prudence, virtue name
- Description:
  With the return of the less obvious virtue names such as Verity and Prudence, vintage nickname names like Pru may follow in their wake.