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Polina
Russian and Basque, feminine variation of Paul
This version of the more familiar Paulina is occasionally used in the US, though some may see it as relating more to the word pole than to the classic Paul.
Malika
Arabic
"master"
Malika is an attractive multi-cultural name--it is also a pet form of Amalia in Hungary. Malika Haqq is an actress who is one of Khloe Kardashian's BFFs on Keeping Up With the Kardashians .
Farida
Arabic
"unique, precious pearl"
Farida is a Muslim name more distinctive than the Americanized Farah/Farrah.
Karolina
Karolina is a feminine name of Germanic origin, being a variant of Caroline or Carolina, ultimately derived from the masculine name Karl or Charles, meaning 'free man' or 'strong.' This elegant name…
Nika
Russian, diminutive of Veronika; Slovenian; Croatian, feminine form of Nicholas
Enticing modern nickname name possibility.
Yaroslava
Russian
"fierce and glorious"
The feminine form of Yaroslav, a name which belonged to several Grand Princes of Kyiv and Novgorod, including Yaroslav I "the Wise". A city and region called Yaroslavl in Western Russia are named in…
Lidia
Portuguese, Spanish, Polish, Romanian, from Greek
"woman from Lydia"
A spelling variant of Lydia used in parts of Southern & Eastern Europe.
Roza
Russian and Polish variation of Rosa
Adds some zest to Rosa.
Rufina
Latin
"red-haired"
A feminine form of Rufus, which has potential in the current trend for ancient Roman names.
Zinaida
Russian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian form of Zenaida, Greek
"life of Zeus; dedicated to Zeus"
A name is a bright, sharp sound and an air of antiquity, Zinaida is associated with genus of white-winged doves, a first-century saint and doctor, and the highest of the Greek gods. This particular…
Veronika
Czech variation of Veronica
This spelling adds a touch of the unusual to Veronica.
Lyubov
Russian
"love"
Yanina
Yanina is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It's primarily recognized as a Slavic form of Jane or Janet, ultimately deriving from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.'…
Tatyana
Spelling variation of Tatiana
Tatyana, an alternate spelling of the lovely Tatiana, definitely has its followers.
Albina
Albina is a feminine name with Latin roots, derived from 'albus' meaning 'white' or 'bright.' The name suggests qualities of purity, clarity, and radiance. Historically popular across Eastern Europe,…
Klara
German, Russian, Polish, Scandinavian variation of Clara
"light"
German, Slavic and Scandinavian form of Clara, which is a Top 100 girl name in multiple European countries, including Austria, Croatia, Iceland and Poland. While Clara is fashionable in the US, the…
Inna
Russian
Inna is an uncommon name even in Russia, whose meaning is unknown. Originally a male name, it is now mostly given to girls. It also made a brief appearance in the French Top 500 a few years ago. A…
Elvina
English
"elf friend"
Sounds elven in every sense of the word.
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.
Alla
Galician diminutive of Olalla, or Russian, Ukrainian Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, or Danish
"sweetly speaking"
A short form of Alexandra and Alice used everywhere from Russia to Spain. A fresh alternative to Allie.