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Camara is a feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In West African languages, particularly Mandinka, it's a surname meaning 'teacher' or 'one who teaches.' In Portuguese and Spanish…
Carmina is a feminine name of Latin origin that derives from the word 'carmen,' meaning 'song,' 'poem,' or 'verse.' The plural form 'carmina' literally translates to 'songs' or 'poems,' giving the…
Hindi, Hawaiian
"lotus or pale red; or, a garden"
A multicultural name that manages to sound soft and strong at the same time, Kamala is also another name for the Hindu goddess Lakshmi. Vice President Kamala Harris, who describes her own name's…
Diminutive of Cameron or Camilla
A Pam for the modern age, improved by a harder edge and a tad less prissiness.
Variation of Cameron or Aboriginal
"crooked nose; of the wind"
Camira is one of those rare names that feels at once familiar and unique. A handful of baby girls were named Camira in the US last year.
English and Scottish surname
"dear friend's place"
A new crop of gender-neutral English place names have suddenly become trendy — those ending in -ton. Multi-syllabic but not dramatic, these names are rising quickly for girls and boys. Think…
Botanical name
From the botanical name for common heather, Calluna vulgaris , which ultimately derives from the Greek kallos "beauty". A unique, nature-inspired route to the fashionable nicknames Callie and Luna.
Carmilla is a feminine name with literary origins, most famously associated with Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's 1872 Gothic novella featuring a female vampire character named Carmilla, predating even Bram…
Camala is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant spelling of Kamala, which has Sanskrit roots meaning 'lotus flower' and is associated with the Hindu goddess Lakshmi.…
Camela is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Carmela (from Mount Carmel in Israel, associated with the Virgin Mary), or it could be connected to the Latin word…
Cameria is a feminine name with possible roots in Latin or Italian origins. It may be derived from 'camera' (meaning 'chamber' or 'vault') or could be a creative variation of names like Cameron or…
Italian
Best known as a character in Boccaccio's work "Concerning Famous Women", Camiola was a real historical figure, known for her intelligence and moral handling of wealth.
Camisha is a feminine name with modern American origins, likely created as a distinctive variation combining elements of names like Camille, Kamisha, or Tamisha. The name emerged in the latter part…
Latin
"bell ringer"
Most often heard as an Italian surname, this might be an unusual yet musical option. While it's not among the traditional Italian names for girls , it can fill that role.
Carmania is an unusual feminine name with potential roots in Latin or Persian languages. It may be derived from 'carmen' (Latin for 'song' or 'poem') or possibly reference the historical region of…
Carmelia is a feminine name derived from Latin and Hebrew roots, closely related to Carmel or Carmela. It originates from 'Mount Carmel' in Israel, whose name comes from the Hebrew 'Karmel,' meaning…
Carmellia is a feminine name that blends elements of Carmela (a derivative of Carmel, meaning 'garden' or 'vineyard of God') with the floral suffix '-lia,' evoking the camellia flower. This ornate…
Latin, deity name
The Roman goddess of childbirth, prophecy, and technological innovation, said to be the inventor of the Roman alphabet. This name, which comes from the word for "song", is unused in the USA, but…
Carmesa appears to be a rare feminine name that may have Spanish or Latin influences. It could be related to Carmen (from Latin, meaning 'song' or 'poem') with a creative suffix. The name has a…
Carmie is a feminine name that typically functions as a diminutive of Carmen or Carmel. With Latin and Hebrew roots, it ultimately relates to either 'song' or 'garden/vineyard' depending on the…
