General Etihad flight attendant names

Avina

Avina is a feminine name with multicultural origins. In Sanskrit, it may relate to 'avi' meaning 'to protect' or 'to favor,' suggesting protection or blessing. Some interpret it as meaning 'earth…

Janica

Variation of Jannik

"God is gracious"

With its upbeat Slavic/Scandinavian air, it has the most potential of all the Jan names.

Aryna

Josefina

Hebrew, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish feminine form of Joseph, Hebrew

"Jehovah increases"

Sweet and bright international form of Josephine, used in many European countries with various pronunciations of the initial J. A notable bearer is Josefina "Joey" Guerrero, a Filipina spy during…

Malissa

Malissa is a variant spelling of the more common Melissa, a name with Greek origins meaning 'honey bee.' The alternative spelling maintains the same pronunciation while offering a unique twist. In…

Larisa

Greek

"citadel"

This version of the name of a Greek nymph, based on the ancient city of Larisa, is widely used in Russia thanks to a martyr saint venerated by the Eastern Church.

Florina

Latin

"flower"

Milica

Serbian; Croatian; Slovene

"gracious, dear"

A cute and lively name that, if you ignore the pronunciation issues, would be an excellent way to get to the trendy nickname Millie.

Constanza

Italian, feminine form of Constantine

"constant, unchanging"

This version adds some Italian flair to the somewhat stolid Constance.

Franziska

Franziska is a feminine name of German origin, serving as the female form of Franz (Francis). The name ultimately derives from Latin "Franciscus," meaning "Frenchman" or "free one." Franziska has…

Nicolina

Diminutive of Nicola

Another light new twist in the Nicole family.

Juana

Spanish, feminine variation of Juan

"God is gracious"

Juana has not achieved the popularity in the U.S. of the male version Juan. Whereas Juan has made it almost to the Top 50 on the U. S. hit parade, sister Juana has barely entered the thousand most…

Estia

Modern Greek and Italian form of Hestia

"hearth, fireside"

Estia is a quietly used name that manages to sound both homely and mythological, and both earthy and starry at the same time. It is the modern Greek and Italian form of Hestia, the Greek goddess of…

Annalisa

Comnibation of Anna and Lisa

One of the more widely used combination forms.

Nadya

Slavic and Russian

"hope"

Nadya and Nadia are Eastern European short forms -- for the more difficult Nadezhda -- now fully accepted on their own.

Clementina

Spanish feminine form of Clement, Latin

"mild, merciful"

The Spanish version, with its -eena ending, takes the name out of the Oh My Darlin' realm, which for many American parents may be just the thing.

Adana

Adana is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Turkish, it refers to a major city in southern Turkey, giving the name geographical significance. In Hebrew, it can mean 'earth' or 'soil,'…

Dalila

Arabic

"guide"

Names that sound and/or are spelled like Dalila exist in several languages, from the Swahili Dalili to the Arabic Dalil to the Hebrew Delilah. A beautiful cross-cultural choice.

Idina

English variation of Edina

"from Edinburgh, Scotland"

Made famous by actress Idina Menzel, of "Rent" and "Wicked" fame.

Harmonia

Greek

"agreement, concord"

One Greek mythological name -- she was the goddess of order -- not yet embraced by American parents.