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- Koda
Origin:
Japanese, SiouxMeaning:
"friend"Description:
A word in the Yankton-Yanktonai and Santee dialects of the Lakota Sioux language, meaning "friend" or "ally", used for one of the main characters in the movie Brother Bear. Also a common Japanese surname or a respelling of the musical name Coda.
- Rohan
Origin:
Irish, Scottish, Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit ,"rowan tree; redhead; sandalwood; ascension"Meaning:
"rowan tree; redhead; sandalwood; ascension"Description:
Simultaneously a name of Hindi and Sanskrit origin, a spelling variation of the popular Rowan and an anglicized form of Irish Ruadhán, Rohan is a cross-cultural choice.
- Suki
Origin:
Japanese or EnglishMeaning:
"loved one; lily"Description:
As a Japanese name, Suki has the sweet meaning "loved one". It's also an English diminutive of Susanna, making it a creative and modern way to honor a Susan in your life.
- Teo
Origin:
Diminutive of Teodoro or Mateo, SpanishMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
An international take on Theo that would be easily wearable for a child in the US or any European culture, Teo is a simple but versatile choice. It's popularly used across a number of countries, including Georgia, Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia, Croatia, Czechia, Italy, England, and Bosnia and Herzegovina too.
- Jet
Origin:
Mineral and word nameDescription:
This super-charged variation of Jett is on the rise -- along with the unlikely newcomer Jetson.
- Kya
Origin:
Spelling variation of Kaia, Latin, Scandinavian, or HawaiianMeaning:
"to rejoice or sea"Description:
Kya, a variation of the popular Kaia, the feminine form of the also-popular gender-neutral name Kai, was one of the fastest-rising girls' names of 2023.
- Mai
Origin:
Japanese, French, Welsh, Vietnamese, NavajoMeaning:
"dance; May; cherry blossom; coyote"Description:
Cross-cultural winner.
- Yue
Description:
Yue is a feminine name of Chinese origin that means 'moon.' This elegant, single-syllable name carries deep significance in Chinese culture, where the moon represents beauty, elegance, and the feminine principle. The name appears in Chinese mythology and literature, often associated with the Moon Goddess Chang'e. Yue is appreciated for its simplicity, melodic sound, and profound symbolic meaning. While traditionally used in Chinese-speaking regions, it has gained some international recognition for its appealing brevity and exotic quality. The name's connection to the celestial body gives it a touch of mystique and timelessness. Yue offers parents a name that combines cultural richness with a gentle, poetic quality.
- Lin
Origin:
Chinese, Arabic, Burmese, Korean, EnglishMeaning:
"forest; jade, green gem; soft, tender; clear, bright; neighbor; pretty, lake"Description:
Concise, multicultural, and well travelled, Lin is a deceptively simple looking choice with its roots in a variety of languages.
As a Chinese name, it is a unisex option, pronounced as LEEN, and typically attributed either the meaning "forest" or "fine jade, green gem", associating the name with the color green in both its transcriptions. From its Arabic roots however, it is a variation of the pretty Lina, meaning "soft, tender". As above, it would be pronounced as LEEN.
- Aang
- Roku
- Kyoshi
- Katara
- Sokka
- Toph
- Zuko
- Iroh
- Momo
- Azula
- Ozai
