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Adelfia is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from 'adelphos' meaning 'brother' or 'sibling.' The name carries connotations of familial bonds, brotherhood, and sisterhood. Adelfia is also…
Agafia is a feminine name of Russian and Eastern European origin, particularly associated with Orthodox Christian traditions. It derives from the Greek name Agape, meaning 'love' or 'charity' - one…
The name of a cluster of stars in the constellation Vela, also known as Delta Velorum.
Arthea is a feminine name that likely represents a variation of Althea, which comes from the Greek word 'althein,' meaning 'to heal.' In Greek mythology, Althea was the mother of Meleager. The…
Literature
"successor"
A 16th-century literary creation, that likely inspired the names of the American and Mexican states of California. Calafia was created by writer Garci Rodríguez de Montalvo for his novel, The…
Hebrew
"place of the treasury"
A Biblical place name referred to by the Old Testament prophet Ezra. It may be a corruption of Caspian, or may derive from Hebrew keceph "silver, money".
Albanian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Greek
"laurel"
A pretty variation of Daphne, derived from the same Greek root.
Akan
"born on Friday"
One of the many gorgeous names originally used for children born on a specific day of the week, popular in West African culture. Effia is Akan in origin — the Akan people originate in southern Ghana…
Invented name, combination of Euphemia and Ophelia
"fair speech + help"
With Ophelia getting so much love these days, could some parents be convinced to go for the much rarer, still elegant Euphelia? Euphelia is a 17th-century hybrid of Euphemia and Ophelia that features…
Italian
"flame"
Fiery names are blazing hot right now, and this one would fit right in.
Orphia is an exceptionally rare feminine name with Greek origins, possibly derived from Orpheus, the legendary musician and poet of Greek mythology. Its connection to Orpheus suggests associations…
Greek
"all the gods"
Anthea would be simpler and prettier, though Panthea has possibilities.
"the shining one"
Light and ethereal, Phaenna is one of the Charities or Graces in some Greek myths. She was worshipped in Sparta, along with Cleta ("renowned one").
"lover of God"
The name of a saint in the Greek Orthodox Church and the Greek version of the more familiar Amadea / Amadeus. Philothea could make for a lovely, unusual way to get to stylish Thea. Bottom line:…
Georgian form of Sophia, Greek
"wisdom"
An alternative spelling of Sopio, Sophio is occasionally used as a variation of Sophia in Georgia.
"frailty"
A variation of the Hebrew name Zilpah, a woman in the Bible.
Zephira is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from 'Zephyr' or 'Zephyrus,' the Greek god of the west wind. The name literally means 'west wind' or 'gentle breeze,' evoking images of softness…
