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Latin, meaning unknown
The name of one of the 35 tribes of ancient Rome, virtually unknown in the modern world
Latin, from Palmyra, ancient Syrian city
"palm tree; pilgrim"
A place name relating to the tropical palm tree, or a feminine form of Palmiro, meaning "pilgrim".
Pala is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Finnish, it means 'piece' or 'part,' while in Hungarian, it can be related to 'blade.' The name also has roots in African languages; in Igbo,…
Greek
"youth, young woman"
An overlooked name from Greek mythology, Pallas is both an epithet for the goddess of wisdom and a name in its own right, borne by a daughter of the sea god Triton who was raised alongside the…
Hindi
"wife"
Pleasant-sounding name that may be too close for some to Pandora.
"all the gods"
Anthea would be simpler and prettier, though Panthea has possibilities.
Place-name
Sharing her name with a country, a city, an isthmus, a gulf, a canal, and a hat might be a bit much for a child to handle.
Paralee is a feminine given name that appears to have emerged in the United States primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The name may be a compound formation combining elements like…
"studious"
The unusual Parmenia is very occasionally chosen by Latino parents.
Papillon, meaning 'butterfly' in French, is a delicate and distinctive feminine name. Though primarily recognized as a dog breed (the French Papillon spaniel with butterfly-like ears), it has…
Paraskeva is a feminine name of Greek origin associated with preparation and readiness. Derived from the Greek word "paraskevi" meaning "preparation" or "Friday," it has deep historical roots in…
Russian
"born on Good Friday"
Slavic possibility for a girl born during the Easter season.
Diminutive of Pavel or Praskovya, Russian
"small, humble; preparation"
Sweet and soft but outdoorsy too, Pasha could make an interesting alternative to Sasha. Typically used as a diminutive for Russian male names like Pavel, it has also been used for the feminine name…
Paviana is a rare feminine name likely derived from Latin roots. It may be connected to 'pavo,' the Latin word for peacock, suggesting connotations of beauty and grace. Alternatively, it could relate…
Sanskrit
"peacock"
If there are too many Savannahs in your neighborhood, you might consider this. Pavana is a Hindu goddess of the wind.
Pazia is a feminine name of uncertain origin, though it may have connections to Italian or Hebrew linguistic roots. In Italian, it could relate to 'pace' meaning 'peace,' while some suggest a…
Spanish
"flawless"
Talk about pressure.
Arabic
"a green gemstone"
Peridot is the gem of the month of August, a vibrant green mineral, said to be good for helping people put the past behind them, and an interesting, undiscovered jewel name. It was regarded in…
Piera is a feminine name with Italian origins, functioning as the female form of Piero or Pietro, which ultimately derive from the Greek name Petros, meaning "rock" or "stone." This elegant name…
French surname
"sparrow"
Possible musical tribute name to the waiflike, husky-voiced midcentury French singer who was given this last name because of her birdlike quality.
