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Shoshoni
Native American
"tall-growing grasses"
Shoshoni along with Shoshone and Shoshonee is the name of a tribe indigenous to the western US as well as personal names for a baby girl. Lovely and evocative as they are, none was given to more than…
Sidanni
Sidanni is an uncommon feminine name with uncertain etymological origins. It may be a modern invented name combining elements from various sources or potentially derived from cultural naming…
Suhani
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…
Talani
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…
Ululani
Hawaiian
"heavenly inspiration"
An intruiging and rare Hawaiian "-lani" name to add to the books if you are looking for an alternative to trendy Leilani and Kehlani.
Varuni
Hindu
Varuni is a Hindu goddess and the consort of Varuna, the Hindu God of the water, making this one of the many mythological names with water meanings . Varuni, also known as Varunani, emerged from the…
Vitani
Fictional name from Swahili
"demon of war"
The name of one of the antagonists in the 1998 Lion King sequel Simba's Pride . The character was originally named Shetani, which means "devil" in Swahili, but this name was later combined with…
Xolani
Zulu, modern invention
"peace"
Typically a masculine Zulu name, Xolani is more popular among baby girls in the US. Given to more than 200 girls in 2024, it is a modern creation, blending the stylish -lani ending of Hawaiian names…
Yolani
Variation of Iolani, Hawaiian
"hawk of royalty"
This phonetic spelling variation of Iolani could is bang on trend with Leilani, Meilani, and the like, yet was given to fewer than 10 baby girls during the last year on record.
Zaylani
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…
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