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Riham
Ronke
Shanti
Hindi, Sanskrit
"peace"
A gentle Hindi name, ultimately from the Sanskrit śāntī , Shanti may equally refer to a state of mental and physical peace, maintained despite any stresses or difficulties and Hindu prayers for…
Simi
Diminutive of Simone or Simcha
A nickname in the Siri and Suri vein, Simi seems a bit simulated but also has some charm, ala Remi and Emmy. And Simi definitely cutens up the serious sophisticated long forms Simone or Simcha.
Sisi
Nickname for Cecilia, Elisabeth and similar, Chinese, Akan
"blind, pledged to God; sister; think, consider; born on Sunday"
In English and German, Sisi is a playful nickname, often used as an alternative spelling to Cece (from Cecilia, "blind"), or as a nickname for the classic Elisabeth or Isabella (meaning "pledged to…
Serre
Shangaya
Simidele
Therese
German and Scandinavian variation of Theresa
"to reap, gather, harvest"
A form of Theresa with a touch of European flair along with its saintly connotations, Therese is particularly familiar in Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, and the UK. While it has declined in use in…
Taiwo
Tarisai
Ty
Yetty
Yetty is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a diminutive form of Yetta or Yette, which themselves derive from Henrietta, Juliet, or Marietta in various European traditions. The…
Ye Eun
Yinka
Pua
Hawaiian
"flower"
Overly teasable.