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Czech
"my love"
An unusual spin on Mila and Milena.
Hawaiian variation of Miriam
"drop of the sea"
This Hawaiian take on Miriam has all the sounds of a modern-day smash hit — think Amelia, Mila, etc. — but is virtually undiscovered.
Serbian; Macedonian
"gracious, dear"
Albert Einstein's first wife was Mileva Marić, a Serbian student and his classmate at the Zurich Polytechnic (her childhood nickname was Mitza.) With the newfound popularity of Mila, this obscure Old…
Compound of Lila and Belle, Arabic; French
"night; beautiful"
A modern smoosh name that combines two of the most fashionable name sounds of the moment.
Latin
"country house"
A word that carries a broad range of connotations across Europe, all of which ultimately derive from the Roman term for a country estate. Villa is well established as a surname, especially in…
Sanskrit
"mother"
No - not a creative spelling of Amber. Amba is an Indian name. Due to its meaning, Amba is a name often related with the Hindu goddess Parvati, who is a fertility deity.
Fima is a feminine name with Slavic and Hebrew origins. In Slavic languages, it can be a diminutive of Serafima, meaning 'burning one' or 'serpent,' reflecting the six-winged seraphim angels…
Finnish, Italian
"snow; citron"
Although Lumi (Finnish for "snow") is far more popular, the elaboration Lumia is used in Finland as well. It's also a technical word in English for patterns of light used as an art form, and in…
Maggia is an uncommon feminine name that may have Italian origins or could be a variant of Maggie, the diminutive form of Margaret, which means 'pearl.' The double 'g' creates a distinctive sound and…
Place-name
An archipelago near the center of the Mediterranean, the name derives from the Greek word for honey. Malta has been heard as a girl’s name in the past and was used as a character name by both Dickens…
Judeo-Italian variation of Malka, Hebrew
"queen"
A short and simple name used by Jewish Italian families.
Marlea is a feminine name that appears to be a modern blend of the traditional Mary (or Mar- prefix) and the popular -lea/-leigh suffix. It may also be considered a variation of Marley or Marlie. The…
Media is a feminine name with ancient roots in Latin and Greek mythology. The name derives from the Greek word 'mesos' meaning 'middle,' though many associate it with the famous sorceress Medea from…
Meirna is an uncommon feminine name that may have several possible origins. It could be a variant of Myrna, which has Irish Gaelic roots meaning 'beloved,' or it might relate to Meira, a Hebrew name…
Messia is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from a feminine form of 'Messiah,' carrying profound religious significance in Judeo-Christian traditions, meaning 'the…
Lithuanian mythological name
"goddess of love"
The name of the Lithuanian love diety is a unique way to get to the nickname Millie. Milda has also been seen as a diminutive for names such as Matilda and Mildred. It appeared on the US Top 1000 in…
Short form of Melinda or Sanskrit
"knowledge, wisdom"
Minda is a simle, even familiar-sounding name that is nevertheless completely unknown. It might be a contraction of Melinda but it is a genuine Indian name with an appealing meaning.
Mita is a feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Sanskrit, it means 'measured' or 'modest,' reflecting qualities of balance and humility. The name also appears in various other…
