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Saray
Saray is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, considered a variant of Sarah, which means 'princess' or 'noblewoman.' In Spanish-speaking countries, Saray is sometimes used as an alternative spelling of…
Kalina
Polish
"viburnum"
Kalina, known as a girls' name throughout Eastern Europe, translates literally to viburnum in Polish, making it a botanical name. Viburnum is a flowering shrub. Some sources translate this name as…
Kimana
Native American, Shoshone
"butterfly"
Kimana, the name of a resort in the foothills of Mountain Kilimanjaro in Kenya, would make an unexpected path to the nickname Kim.
Ashiah
Ashiah is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, possibly derived from names like Asher ('happy,' 'blessed') or related to 'Aisha' ('alive,' 'well-living'). The name carries spiritual overtones and may…
Adiah
Adiah is a delicate feminine name with ancient roots. It derives from Hebrew origins, where it carries the beautiful meaning 'adorned by God' or 'God is my ornament.' In the Bible, Adiah appears as a…
Aleska
Aleska is a feminine name that likely developed as a variation of Aleksandra or Alexia, names deriving from the Greek Alexandros, meaning "defender of mankind." With Slavic influences evident in its…
Alikah
Alikah is a feminine name with roots that likely stem from Arabic origins, though it may also be considered a modern variation of names like Alika or Aaliyah. The name Alikah might be interpreted to…
Andera
Andera is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Andrea, the feminine form of Andrew, meaning 'strong' or 'courageous' with Greek origins. Alternatively, it could be…
Feather
Word name
Feather, though it was used for a character in a Walter Mosley novel, seems too light and fluttery for a real-life girl.
Mahala
Hebrew and Arabic
"tender"
An interesting and rhythmic name often heard in the Native American community; in fact,in the Gold Rush era in California and Nevada, it was so common that it became a generic English term for a…
Imara
Kiswahili
"firm"
This could make a hauntingly evocative name for an American child, striking the perfect balance of the unusual and the familiar. Imara's meaning adds further appeal placing it among the special class…
Savita
Hindi
"sun, rouser, stimulator"
Lively and bright, Savita is among the most popular Hindi names for girls , and one that could easily immigrate. Derived from the name of the Hindu god Savitr, Savita is a sunny choice, that more…
Savina
Italian variation of Sabina
Saint Savina of Milan gave comfort to prisoners. Her name is a variation of the Latin Sabina, which refers to the Sabine people. Not completely unknown in the US, there were 25 baby girls named…
Nahara
Aramaic and Hebrew
"light"
Beguiling cousin of Sahara.
Nerina
Nerina is a feminine name of Italian origin derived from Nereus, the ancient Greek sea god known as the "Old Man of the Sea." The name literally means "from the sea" or "sea nymph," evoking images of…
Nehara
Nehara is a feminine name with roots in multiple cultures. In Sinhalese (Sri Lankan) origin, it means 'rain' or 'continuous rain,' while some sources suggest Sanskrit connections meaning 'continuous'…
Cambria
Place name, Latin from Welsh
"Wales"
Most names that start with Cam- are on the upswing, so why not this obscure term for Wales as well as for a prehistoric time period.
Calista
Greek
"most beautiful"
Spelled with either one 'l' or two, Calista came to the fore in 1997 when Calista Flockhart hit it big as Ally McBeal. Flockhart, who bears her mother's middle name, didn't just introduce a name, she…
Maelle
French or Breton
"chief or prince"
This feminine form of Mael has the distinctive "aelle" ending found in Brittany. In the French spelling Maëlle, it is a Top 100 girls' name in France.
Maelys
French or Breton
"chief or prince"
Another feminine form of the old saint's name Mael. Spelled Maëlys, it is a very popular name in France today.