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Iluminada
Spanish
"illuminated"
A distinctive, rhythmic, and lovely Spanish name that suggests enlightenment.
Pola
Short form of Amapola, Arabic
"poppy"
Pola is an international name that still bears the femme fatalish air of Polish-born silent screen vamp Pola Negri, whole birth name was Apolonia. Rarely used, she could join sisters Lola and Nola.
Nanon
French, diminutive of Ann
Sweet and endearing, à la Mignon and Manon.
Finian
Irish
"fair"
This lilting Irish saint's name shone in neon lights on Broadway for the classical 1947 musical "Finian's Rainbow," later made into a film starring Fred Astaire as Finian McLonergan, and there was…
Jasia
Jasia is a feminine name with Polish origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Joanna or Janina (Polish variants of Jane or Joan). The name ultimately derives from Hebrew, meaning 'God is…
Valeska
German
"strong"
This diminutive of Valeria has a strong and striking sound to match its meaning. It has also been used in Brazil in recent decades.
Neza
Neza is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly found in Slovenia where it's a diminutive form of Agnes. The name Agnes itself derives from the Greek word 'hagnos' meaning 'pure' or 'holy.'…
Živanka
Slavic
"full of life"
A vibrant and lively name, Živanka is likely to be a variation of Živa or Živana. Deriving from the Old Slavic word živŭ meaning "alive, living", it is also related to a Slavic goddess, associated…
Vladislav
Slavic
"glorious rule"
In Eastern Europe, more fashionable these days than Vladimir.
Radinka
Slavic
"energetic, active"
A perfectly fine Eastern European girls' name, tainted slightly by its use as the name of a village near Chernobyl in Ukraine that has been devastated by radiation.
Palasha
Russian, diminutive of Pelagia
"open sea"
Friendly Slavic rarity.
Parasha
Russian
"born on Good Friday"
Slavic possibility for a girl born during the Easter season.
Alzbet
Czech, variation of Elizabeth
Rarely heard outside the Slavic community.
Mariska
Hungarian and Dutch diminutive of Maria
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Robust and energetic with an even blend of spikiness and elegance, Mariska is a diminutive of Maria, notably used in Hungary and The Netherlands. Internationally, it was brought into the spotlight by…
Jovana
Serbian and Macedonian feminine form of John, Hebrew
"God is gracious"
This Slavic variation would make a pleasant and slightly more unusual alternative to Johanna or Giovanna.
Annushka
Annushka is a diminutive form of Anna in Russian and other Slavic languages. This affectionate nickname adds the suffix "-ushka," creating a warm, endearing version of the classic name. Anna itself…
Marzena
Polish, from Greek
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved; pearl; dream"
A Polish name that most likely originated as a nickname for Maria or Małgorzata, the Polish form of Margaret, or possibly from the Polish word marzenie meaning ‘dream’.
Milanka
Milanka is a feminine name of Slavic origin, particularly common in Serbia, Croatia, and other South Slavic regions. The name derives from the element "mila" meaning "dear," "sweet," or "gracious,"…
Ruzena
Ruzena is a feminine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Czech and Slovak cultures. It derives from the word for "rose" (růže in Czech), symbolizing beauty and femininity. The name is…
Marimba
Spanish, Music name
Can you hear the beat?