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Pia
Feminine form of Pius or diminutive of Olympia, Latin, Greek, Sanskrit
"pious; from Mount Olympus; beloved"
Soft, light, and international, Pia is familiar across Europe, South America, and Asia. Usually considered a feminine form of the Latin Pius — lending it a surprisingly serious and spiritual air — it…
Zoraya
Arabic, Persian
"the Pleiades"
Variant of rising star Soraya, with that cool Z initial.
Xena
Pop culture, Greek
"guest, hospitality"
Likely a variation of the Greek name Xenia, Xena is associated with the the TV Warrior Princess, played by Lucy Lawless back in the 90s. Also used as a diminutive form of Alexina or Zenobia, the name…
Mada
Mada is a concise feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Hebrew meaning 'knowledge' or could be a shortened form of names like Magdalena. In Romanian, Mada can be a…
Macia
Macia is a feminine name with Latin and Spanish origins, possibly derived from names like Macia (a variant of Matthew, meaning 'gift of God') or related to Macia as a surname. In some contexts, it…
Magda
German variation of Magdalen
On "Sex and the City," Magda was the elderly nanny from the old country -- which is what this name sounds like. While Magdalene and Magdalena are enjoying fresh life, Magda still feels dated.
Maha
Maha is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'beautiful eyes' or 'wild cow/oryx,' an animal admired for its grace and beautiful eyes in Arabic culture. The name appears in the Quran and has…
Maeva
Tahitian
"welcome"
Though it sounds like a variation of the Irish Maeve, Maeva actually hails from Tahiti, and is currently enjoying a wave of popularity in France, where it ranks in the Top 100, possibly via popular…
Mahlia
Mahlia is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variation of Mahalia, which has Hebrew roots meaning 'tenderness' or could connect to the Arabic 'Mahla' meaning 'beautiful…
Mala
Sanskrit
"necklace, garland"
Mala is one of those names that's both simple and striking, easy to pronounce yet unfamiliar to many English speakers.
Maka
Georgian, Lakota
"earth"
Georgian diminutive for names starting with Ma-, such as Margalita or Mariam. Notable bearers of this name include the former First Lady Maka Chichua and writer Maka Jokhadze. Maka is also a Lakota…
Malva
Greek
"slender, delicate"
Your zany neighbor, the one who's a potter and has five cats.
Malka
Hebrew
"queen"
Nonbiblical Hebrew name used as an affectionate nickname since the Middle Ages.
Manya
Manya is a feminine name with diverse cultural roots. It originated as a diminutive form of Maria in Russian and Eastern European usage, but also appears as a variant of the Hebrew name Manya meaning…
Manna
Hebrew
According to the Bible (and Quran), manna was the foodstuff miraculously provided for the Israelites in exile. This nourishing little name is one of the spiritual names that has seen a slight rise in…
Manca
Manca is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly common in Slovenia and some parts of Italy (especially northern regions). In Slovenian, the name is derived from the word for 'lesser' or…
Marla
Variation of Marlene
"Mary Magdalene; beloved, bitter, drop of the sea + high tower"
Marla might have dropped out of style in the US back in the 90s, but it has seen a resurgence in the UK in recent years. With a little dated charm about it, this variation of Marlene, itself a…
Mica
A flinty mineral name that puts a feminine spin on Micah, or short form of the biblical Michal.
Moya
Irish variation of Máire or Mary, Spanish place name, Zulu, Sotho, Lala
"beloved, bitter; estate of Modius, estate of measure; spirit, wind"
A multicultural choice with a distinctive sound, Moya may appeal as a unique alternative to Maia/Maya or Mia. Given to a handful of girls each year in the US, it is more commonly heard in the UK or…
Mirabella
Italian variation of Mirabelle
"wonderful"
The short-lived magazine edited by former Vogue chief Grace Mirabella put this beautiful name off-limits for a while, but now it's perfectly fit to join the fashionable Bella pantheon. More…