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By AlexandrianScrolls · Updated May 2023
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Hebrew
"from the land of Abraham"
Perhaps to honor an ancestral Abraham, but presents a confusing image.
"first"
A possible alternative to the better-known Shoshona.
Hebrew, feminine variation of Tavor
"break, fracture"
Tavora is an attractive option, based on the name of a mountain in northern Israel. But the meaning of Tavora and brother name Tavor is less than optimal.
Sanskrit
"truth"
Acting couple Alyson Hannigan and Alexis Denisof chose this Sanskrit word meaning, literally, "truth vehicle" for their daughter. It has a melodic sound and strong meaning. Think of it as rhyming…
Swahili
"distinguished"
Elegant African choice.
Arabic
"peace"
An occasionally heard African name, hobbled by a zoolike sound.
Hindi
"giver of life"
A hauntingly lovely Indian name.
"willow"
Unknown but eminently usable choice, especially for Jewish parents, with lovely meaning.
"strength of purpose"
Girlish for Ethan: attractive and unusual.
"a flower bud"
Has a pleasantly fizzy, effervescent feeling.
Greek gem name
As a name, Topaz is a quietly used option, with a distinctive ending and a sleek but sassy feel. As a golden gemstone, it is said to have energizing properties and bring good luck to those who wear…
"turquoise"
Instead of the more obvious Aqua, Turquoise, or Blue, consider this offbeat Arabic name, brought into the American name pool by actress Fairuza Balk (named by her father for the color of her eyes).…
African, Swahili
"life"
A variant of Asha, which is related to the classic Arabic name Aisha, yet another way to say life. Other on-the-rise names with this uplifting meaning: Zoe and Vivian varieties such as Viviana,…
