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Jara
Hindu, Slovakian, Spanish, or Arabic
"rock-rose or earthen water jug"
Jara is a name with roots in several different cultures and languages, with different meanings and associations. She's the Hindu goddess of the household, happiness, and prosperity. In Spanish, where…
Kiva
Hebrew, variant of Akiva
"protect"
The spiritual sounding Kiva has a number of other-worldly associations. Kiva is a "Stargate" character who becomes a commander in the Lucian Alliance, as well as a planet in "Star Wars." Kiva is also…
Muse
Greek mythology name
Remember, the Muse is passive: someone else's inspiration.
Euna
Cherokee
"waterfall"
Sasa
Hungarian or Slavic short form of Alexandra or Sarah; Cherokee
"goose"
Sasa is a simple name with complex origins. In the Cherokee language, it means goose. It might also be a Hungarian or other Easterm European short form of Sarah or Alexandra, ala Sasha. Some sources…
Dusk
English word name
"twilight; darkening"
Idra
Aramaic
"fig tree"
Idra is one of the less obvious botanical names. In ancient times, a fig tree was a symbol of learning, peace, and prosperity.
Iman
Arabic
"faith"
One of the best-known African names in the Western World because of the Somali-born model and wife of the late David Bowie.
Lise
Diminutive of Elisabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
Lise is most often found in the U.S. as the second half of the hybrid name Annalise. Canadian journalist Lyse Doucet bears a pretty alternative spelling, pronounced LEESE.
Amos
Hebrew
"carried by God"
Although Amos is experiencing somewhat of a revival among baby boys, it feels even fresher when applied as a girl name.
Hava
Modern variation of Eve
Hava is an anglicization of the Hebrew name Chava, which, like its English form Eve, means "life". In some accents, it may sound like "have a", so it's worth considering if this will be an issue…
Bird
Nature name
We once dismissed Bird as "too flighty", but with the rise of avian names from Lark to Robin to, well, Birdie, we don't see why Bird can't be a fine choice, especially as a middle name.
Suzu
Japanese
"little bell"
Well-used in Japan, this name refers to the suzu, a tiny metal bell often placed in a silk charm bag and attached to a girl's undergarment so that a lovely tinkling sound is heard as she moves, and…
Pepa
Pepa is a feminine diminutive of Josefa or Josephine, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Joseph meaning 'God will add.' Popular in Spanish and Czech-speaking cultures, Pepa offers a warm,…
Yula
Yula is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Slavic countries, it may be a diminutive form of Yulia or Julia, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded.' In Native American traditions,…
Clem
English diminutive of Clementine, French
"mild, merciful"
Once a cowboyish old man name, Clem is now more commonly heard as a nickname for the fashionable Clementine, meaning "merciful one". Clemency, Clemence and Clementia are other possible long forms.
Asma
Arabic
"supreme"
Asma is a simple but powerful name, and holds significance in Islamic tradition. Asma was a niece of Muhammad whose refusal to betray her uncle and father helped them escape to Mecca. A very popular…
Sari
Arabic
"noble"
Sari is a cute spin on Sarah, though some may hear it as "sorry," and it is also an item of clothing worn in India. These days many people will also confuse Sari with Suri, the lovely and unsual name…
Siri
Norse, diminutive of Sigrid
"fair victory"
Siri is a charming and lively Scandinavian name that is no longer on the table given the ubiquity of Apple's digital Siri. Too bad, because Siri -- along with variations Syrie and Cyrie -- is unique,…
Hala
Arabic
"moon halo"
A simple and seamlessly international choice with a joyful sound and beautiful meaning.