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By MiaLen · Updated February 2024
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Sanskrit
"play"
While Leela may be a spelling variation of Lila or Leila, it's also an Indian name in its own right with a playful meaning. And unlike it's more popular Western sisters, Leela does not create…
English flower name from Czech surname
"Kamel's flower"
Camellia is a rare flower name with distinct roots related to the Camille/Camila group and has varied associations to the moon, water, wealth, and perfection. It could be thought of as a floral…
Modern invented name
"lake + meadow"
Lynlee — in which two popular suffixes meet to become one trendy name — has been rising up the US stats since 2000s. While it has yet to reach the popularity levels of Everly or Raelyn, and while it…
Greek
"lotus flower"
A flower name containing both beauty and power, Lotus has significance in both Buddhism and Hinduism, symbolizing purity, grace and spiritual growth — not to mention a familiar yoga position. In…
Ilani is a feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Hawaiian culture, Ilani relates to concepts of heaven or sky, suggesting elevation and spiritual height. In Hebrew, it can be…
Sanskrit, Hindi; Invented
Mulani is a name that may come from various origin — it is a surname found throughout Indian in Muslim families, it may be a variation of the Chinese Mulan, or it may simply be an invented name…
Calani is a feminine name with diverse cultural roots. It may be derived from Hawaiian, where 'Kalani' means 'the heavens' or 'sky,' with this spelling variation offering a unique twist. The name…
Zaylani is a contemporary name that appears to have emerged in the early 21st century. The etymology is not definitively established, but it may combine elements from multiple naming traditions. The…
Talani is an exotic feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Native American languages, where it's thought to mean 'meadow' or 'calm waters' in some interpretations. Others…
Hebrew
"the province"
Galilee is a highly unusual place name, Galilee being a large region in northern Israel, the home of Jesus during at least thirty years of his life, and also where he cured a blind man. The Sea of…
English, from Persian
"bluish or lilac"
Could Lilac be the next Lila or Lily or Violet? It certainly has a lot going for it--those lilting double 'l's, the fabulous fragrance it exudes, and the fact that it's a color name as well,…
Raelani is a feminine name with Hawaiian influences, though it appears to be a modern creation rather than a traditional Hawaiian name. It likely combines elements like 'Rae' (possibly from Rachel,…
Cailani is a feminine name with Hawaiian influences, though it may be a modern creation inspired by Hawaiian naming patterns. It likely combines elements that suggest 'ocean' or 'sky' with feminine…
Deilani is a feminine name with Hawaiian influences, though it appears to be a modern creation or variation. It likely derives from names like 'Leilani' (heavenly flower) with the prefix 'De' added…
Jeilani is a feminine name with likely multicultural origins, possibly representing a modern variation blending elements from Arabic, Hawaiian, or other linguistic traditions. The name may be related…
Suhani is a feminine name of Indian origin, primarily used in Hindu communities. It derives from Sanskrit roots and means 'pleasant,' 'cheerful,' or 'one with a beautiful smile.' The name conveys a…
Hindi
"life and death"
Shivani sounds fresh and powerful.
Italian form of Laelia, meaning unknown
A rare and delicate choice, Lelia is a modern variation of an ancient Roman family name. It came to Britain in the mid-nineteenth century, following the publication of George Sand's popular romantic…
Hawaiian
"carried from Heaven"
Names ending in -lani have become so fashionable, people have taken up creating pseudo-Hawaiian names that emulate the sounds of the language (here's looking at you, Meilani). Mililani is at once…
"fine mist"
A beautiful Hawaiian mythological name — Lilinoe is the goddess of the rain.
