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Hiromi
Japanese
"esteemed beauty; vast beauty; command truth, esteemed success"
A melodic Japanese name, associated with great beauty and esteemed success, depending on which kanji elements are used, Hiromi is a familiar unisex choice in its native Japan. The name peaked in the…
Hitomi
Japanese
"pupil of the eye; beautiful history; noble beauty"
Common name in Japan primarily associated with Hitomi (Furuya), a mononymous Japanese singer.
Izumi
Japanese
"spring fountain"
Seen as both a given name and a surname in Japan. There was a Princess Izumi in eighth-century Japan, forbidden from marriage as her older sisters had already been paired off with the Emperor's sons.
Kamali
African, Mashona
"spirit guide, protector"
Spirit that protects babies from illness...and surname of designer Naomi.
Kasumi
Japanese
"mist"
Common name for Japanese video game and manga characters, but rarely heard in the US.
Leimomi
Hawaiian
"pearl child"
Leimomi was a common girl name in Hawaii a century ago, so according to the 100-Year Rule, it is due to be refreshed and revived. And what great timing, with the current popularity of the similar…
Manami
Japanese
"ocean"
Like many Japanese names, Manami has several possible meanings. This sea-themed one is very appealing.
Mayumi
Mayumi is a feminine Japanese name that carries beautiful meanings depending on the kanji characters used to write it. The most common interpretation combines 'ma' (真) meaning 'truth' or 'genuine'…
Meiomi
Native American, Wappo, Yuki
"coast"
Coastal California was originally home to the Wappo and Yuki tribes, among whom the word meiomi meant "coast". Today, Meiomi is the name of a mid-price wine brand that's inspiring the parents of baby…
Mimi
Diminutive of Mary, Miriam, and others
Sweet, nicknamey name belonging to the tragic heroines of both La Bohème and Rent . Mimi might feel too slight for many parents to use on the birth certificate, but as a short form, it's one of the…
Naami
Naami is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, derived from the word 'na'im' meaning 'pleasant' or 'delightful.' In some contexts, it may be related to the Biblical figure Naomi, whose name carries…
Naemi
German and Nordic form of Naomi, Hebrew; Japanese
"pleasantness; sapling, seed + beautful"
An unusual form of Naomi, Naemi has a slightly gentler sound and could get you to nickname Emi. Used in the German translation of the Bible, Naemi is now mostly overlooked in favor of Noemi, Nomi, or…
Nahomi
Japanese, variation of Naomi
"straight and beautiful"
While many are familiar with the Hebrew name Naomi through the Biblical character, the name also has separate roots as a unisex Japanese name meaning "straight and beautiful." Variation Nahomi is…
Nahomy
Nahomy is a modern variant spelling of Naomi, a Hebrew name meaning 'pleasantness' or 'delight.' This alternative spelling, with the added 'h' and 'y' ending, gives the traditional name a…
Naima
Arabic, Scandinavian variation of Naema
"tranquil; pleasantness"
As an Arabic name, the normal transcription is Na'ima, with an apostrophe. It was a Top 200 name in France in the 1970s and '80s, and ranked in the US Top 1000 from 2005 to 2008. Naima can also be a…
Nalanie
Nalanie is a feminine name with possible Polynesian or South Asian influences. It may be a variation of Hawaiian 'Nalani' meaning 'the heavens' or 'peaceful skies,' or could relate to the…
Nanami
Japanese
"seven seas"
A great name for travel-lovers, with a fun alternative sound to Naomi.
Naomy
Naomy is an alternative spelling of the biblical name Naomi, which comes from Hebrew origins meaning 'pleasantness' or 'delightfulness.' This variation with the 'y' ending gives the traditional name…
Nara
Japanese place name or Celtic
"happy"
Soft, simple, and far more unusual than Tara or Farrah. As a Japanese place name, it's been used occasionally as a surname and is beginning to be used as a first. Nara is also the name of a Hindu…
Natale
Italian variation of Natalia, Russian
"Birthday of the Lord"
The original Russian name is Natalia, the French say Natalie or Noel or Noelle, and the Italians use this gender-neutral name. While Natale and its international cousins is traditionally given to…