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Greek
"victory"
The goddess and personification of victory in Greek mythology – sister to strength, force, and zeal – could make a powerful namesake for a daughter. The goddess would fly a chariot across…
Sinhalese
"full moon in August"
Nikini means full moon in the language of Sri Lanka. In a world of Lunas and Selenas, Nikini is a spunkier Eastern choice with a beautiful lunar meaning.
Aboriginal
"a shell"
Could be seen as a stand-in for Riley, but not nearly as appealing.
African
"glorious"
Something slightly negative about that Nil beginning; more positive similar names would be Lilla or Willa, Lucilla or Priscilla. Nilla may also be a short form of the Scandinavian Gunilla.
Variation of Niloufar, Persian
"water lily, lotus"
This delightful, lovable Persian name is typically reserved as a nickname for Niloufar. It rhymes with Lilou, the utterly charming French nickname. A notable bearer is Iranian-American magazine…
Dutch and Frisian diminutive of Katherine, English from Greek
"pure"
Nine is not a numerical name, but rather a Dutch nickname for Katherine. It's identical in sound to Nina, although the two are etymologically unrelated.
French
"grace"
Sweet and charming French nickname for Anne, à la Manon for Marie.
Celtic mythology
One of the many variations of the name of the Lady of the Lake, best known as Nimue.
"night"
Variant spelling of Nyx, the name of the Greek goddess of the night. It also coincides with the English word " nix , a corruption of German nichts "nothing".
Hebrew
"a flower bud"
Has a pleasantly fizzy, effervescent feeling.
Portuguese variation of Naomi, Hebrew
"pleasantness"
A classic reimagined. Noemia is a very feminine elaboration of Naomi, also spelled Noémia in Portugal and Noêmia in Brazil.
Welsh
"nun"
The legendary St. Non was the mother of St. David, the patron saint of Wales. David was raised in a convent by his mother and went on to become a great teacher and bishop. Non is also known as Nonna…
Diminutive of Joan, English
"God is gracious"
A Colonial-era nickname for Joan.
Nordic
This striking Nordic variant of Biblical Naomi is famously borne by Swedish actress Noomi Rapace, best known for her role as Lisbeth Salander in the film adaptations of Stieg Larsson’s Millennium…
"northerner"
A British surname that was used only for males until Mrs. Norman Mailer, Norris Church (born Barbara), came under the public eye.
"new"
Shot to fame as the middle name of Brangelina's daughter Shiloh Nouvel, after French architect Jean Nouvel.
French variation of Naomi
Particularly pretty French version of the biblical standard.
Turkish
"bright moon"
Nuray is one of the most popular girls' names in the Middle East though it's largely unknown and unused in the Western World. The meaning, related to the more familiar Noor, adds appeal.
Latin
"home"
Very rarely used, could provide a distinctive alternative to Lydia.
Nyna is a feminine name with both Nordic and Slavic origins. In Nordic traditions, it's considered a variation of Nina, meaning 'little girl' or 'great-granddaughter.' In Slavic contexts, it derives…
