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Some other stuff for Glossary
Assyria - Ancient Empire of West Asia
Babylonia - Ancient Empire of Sw Asia
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- ARABIAN - Women
- Adibe: "Polite."
- Al-hadiye: the Gift
- Ahlie: Domestic
- Ai-hawa: the Wind
- Ajouz: Old One
- Akide: Firm, Certain
- Al-shama: a Mark of Beauty
- Almase: Diamond
- Amal: Hope
- Amineh: Trustworthy
- Amira: Princess
- Amurra: Cute
- Anide: Stubborn
- Armale: Widow
- Arouss: Bride
- Asile: Noble, Judicious
- Ayar: May
- Ayloul: September
- Azale: Eternal
- Aziza: Dear
- Bab-el-sama: Door of Heaven
- Badawie: Bedouin, Nomad
- Badieh: Desert
- Bahie: Shining, Beautiful
- Baladie: Native, Urban
- Barake: Blessing
- Barke: Gathering
- Barrieh: Desert Waste
- Bashasha: Cheerful Face, Gentle Face
- Bassira: Intelligent
- Batale: Heroine
- Bayda: White
- Bint-el-nil: Daughter of the Nile
- Bint-helwa: Beautiful Girl
- Bizre: a Grain, Seed
- Bourha: Space of Time
- Bourouz: Appearance
- Boushra: Good News
- Burkan: Volcan
- Dabab: Mist, Thin Cloud
- Dabke: Oriental Dance
- Dahiat: Certainty
- Dahshat: Confusion
- Daliat: Grapevine
- Dallale: Broken, Auctioneer
- Damaa: Tear
- Damathat: Gentleness
- Dameer: Secret Thought
- Darourat: Necessity
- Dassouse: Spy
- Debbani: Grey Color
- Dimashk: Damascus
- Dirayat: Knowledge
- Dounia: the Present World
- Doushour: Times, Ages
- Ebra: Needle
- El-arabia: the Arab Mare
- El-awra: the Blind One
- Elfat: Friendship
- Elham: Inspiration
- El-jahrousse: the Protected One
- El-nefous: the Soul
- El-zarka: the Grey One
- Emarat: Power
- Emira: Princess
- Esmake: Your Name Is?
- Fahime: Very Intelligent
- Fajera: Wicked One
- Farah: Happiness
- Farase: Mare
- Farasha: Butterfly
- Fareedat: Precious Gem
- Fareesa: Prey
- Farmat: a Small Piece
- Farwat: Fur Cloak
- Fawara: Fountain
- Fayrouz: Turquoise
- Ferdous: Paradise
- Fiddat: Silver
- Fidilat: Virtue, Excellence
- Finjan: Small Cup
- Fitnat: Understanding
- Fourja: Opening Show
- Fulful: Pepper
- Gadwa: Gift, Benefit
- Galsat: Gathering
- Gamedat: Solid
- Gameela: Beautiful, Graceful
- Gassarat: Courage
- Gawaher: Precious Stone
- Gawaiz: Prize, Present
- Gawdat: Goodness, Excellence
- Gawharat: a Jewel, Pearl
- Gazira: Island
- Gebha: Forehead
- Genoubee: Southerner
- Gharibe: Stranger
- Ghazale: Deer
- Isis: Egyptian God
- Lamhat: a Glance
- Latifa: Graceful, Kind
- Layyen: Soft
- Lazize: Sweet, Pleasant
- Leila: Night
- Loulou: Pearl
- Louyoune: Softness
- Ma-ajmala: How Beautiful
- Mahfouza: Protected One
- Majeeda: Glorious
- Malak: Angel
- Malakeh: Queen
- Minhat: Gift, Favor
- Moniet: Wish
- Moniet El Nefous: the Wish of the Soul
- Mouhrat: Filly
- Nabile: Highly Intelligent
- Nada: Dew, Moisture
- Nakhat: Fresh Breath
- Nasheedat: a Song, Poem
- Nasheeta: Active, Energetic
- Nasmat: a Breath of Life
- Nassiat: Forelock
- Nefous: Souls, Hearts
- Negma: a Star
- Rababa: Flute
- Rasheeka: Elegant Form
- Rawda: Meadow
- Rayat: Flag Bearer
- Saadat: Happiness
- Sababa: Excessive Love
- Sabahat: Beauty
- Sabiha: Morning
- Sabwat: Youth, Young
- Sadakat: True Friendship
- Sahra: Desert
- Samahat: Kindness, Grace
- Sarab: Mirage
- Sarmadee: Eternal
- Sawda: Black One
- Shabat: Young Woman
- Shabha: Grey Color
- Shaden: a Young Gazelle
- Shahmat: Honor
- Shams: Sun
- Shararat: a Spark
- Sharifa: Honest, Noble
- Sitar: Veil
- Soumra: Brownish Color
- Talawat: Beauty, Grace
- Tamra: Dates
- Tarfat: Twinkling of an Eye
- Tayyeb: in Good Health
- Tehfat: Precious Object
- Tohfa: Precious
- Waheedat: Only Daughter
- Wajbat: a Set of Same Kind
- Wardee: Rose Colored
- Weedad: Love, Affection
- Woorood: Roses
- Ya-bint-al-hawa: Daughter of the Wind
- Yabissa: Dry One
- Ya-habibte: Oh Darling
- Yamm: Sea, Ocean
- Yasmeen: Jasmine
- Yatimah: Orphan
- Zafeer: Expiration
- Zahrat: Flower
- Zam Zam: Holy Water of Mecca
- Zaman: Time
- Zanbuck: Lily, Iris
- Zeenat: Ornament
- Zukra: Blue
- Zumurroda: Emerald
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- AFGHAN Women
- Afghani Shahla - Afghani - Beautiful Eyes
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- "AFRICAN" Women
- Acenith The Name of the African Goddess of Love.
- Annakiya (Ah-nah-kee-yah) Sweet Face
- Ashaki (Ah-shah-kee) W. African, Beautiful
- Ashia (Ash-ee-uh) Somali=mohammed's Favorite Wife
- Ayana (Ah-hayn-ah) Ethiopian, Beautiful Flower
- Deka (Deh-ka) Somali, One Who Pleases
- Eshe (Ay-shay) Swahili, Meaning Life
- Jini (Jee-nee) Kiswahili, a Genie
- Johari (Joh-hahr-ee) Kiswahili, Jewel
- Kahina (Kah-hee-nah) Berber Leader, Prophetess and Warrior
Princess. Died in Tunisia Ad.703
- Kamaria (Kah-mah-ree-ah) Swahili, Somali, like the Moon
- Lateefah/latifa (Lah-tee-fah) N. Africa, Pleasant, Gentle,
Good Humor
- Malaika (Mah-lah-ee-kah) Kiswahili, Angel
- Malkia (Mahl-kee-yah) Kiswahili, Queen,
- Ofra (Oh-frah) (Mandinka), Moon
- Ramla (Rahm-lah) Swahili, Fortuneteller or Prophet
- Rana (Rah-nah) Kiswahili, Happiness, Rest
- Raziya (Rah-zee-yah) Swahili, Sweet, Agreeable
- Saba (Sah-bah) Kiswahili, the Number Seven
- Uhuru (Oo-hoo-ru) Kiswahili, Freedom
- Zalika (Zah-lee-kah) Swahili, Well-born
- Zeinab (Zay-nab) Somali - Good
- Zena (Zah-nah) Ethiopian - Fame
- Zikiya (Zah-kee-yah) Swahili, Smart, Intelligent
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- ARABIC - Women
- A'dab: Hope; Need
- Abia: Great
- Abida: "She Who Worships"; Also a Hebrew Name
Meaning "My Father Knows."
- Abir: Arabic Name Meaning "Fragrant; Scent."
Variant, Abeer, Exists.
- Ablah, Abla': Perfectly Formed
- Abra: "Example; Lesson." Also a Hebrew Name
Meaning "Parent of Many." Variants Include Abarrane,
and Abrahana.
- Adara: "Virgin." Also an Greek Name Meaning
"Beauty," and a Hebrew Name Meaning "Fire."
Variants, Adar and Adra, Exist.
- Adiba: "Cultured; Refined; Polite." Variant,
Adibah, Exists.
- Adila, Adilah, Adeela: Similar; Equal
- Adiva From the Arabic, Meaning "Gracious, Pleasant."
- Adiva: "Gentle and Agreeable."
- Adlai: From Hebrew. "Just." More Common as
a Man's Name.
- Adra: "Virgin." See Adara.
- Afaf: Virtuous; Pure
- Afifah: Chaste
- Afra: "Color of Earth." Also Hebrew, "Young
Deer." Variants Include Affera, Affery, Affra, Aphra.
- Afraima: Arabic and Hebrew Name Meaning "Fertile."
- Aharona, Aharonit, Feminine Forms of the Masculine Aharon
or Aaron, Meaning "A Messenger." Other
Forms: Arni, Amina, Aminit, Arona.
- Ahd: Pledge; Knowledge
- Ahlam: Witty; Imaginative; One Who Has Pleasant Dreams
- Aida: "Reward; Present." Variant A'idah Exists.
- Ain: Eye, Thus "Precious"
- Aini: Spring; Flower; Source; Choice
- Aisha - (Ah-ee-shah) 1) Life, Alive, 2) Muhammed's Chief
Wife
- Aisha: "Woman; Life; Alive." Name of Mohammed's
Youngest and Most Favored Wife. Variants Include Aeesha,
Aeeshah, Aesha, Aeshah, Aiesha, Aieshah, Aishah, Aisia,
Aisiah, Asha, Ashah, Ashia, Ashiah, Asia, Asiah, Ayeesa,
Ayeesah, Ayeesha, Ayeeshah, Ayeisa, Ayeisah, Ayeisha, Ayeishah,
Ayisa, Ayisah, Ayisha, Ayishah, Ieasha, Ieashah, Eiashia,
Ieashiah, Iesha, Ieshah, Ieesha, Ieeshah, Ieeshia, Ieeshiah,
Yiesha, Yieshah.
- Akilah: Wise; One Who Reasons
- Alaia: "Sublime."
- Alhena: a Ring; Also a Star in the Constellation Gemini
- Alima: "Cultured; Wise; Knows Dance and Music."
Variant Alimah Exists.
- Aliya: "Highborn; Exhaulted; Highest Social Standing."
Variants Include Alia, Aliah, Aliyah, Aliye, Aliyyah.
- Alla a Feminine Form of the Moslem Allah, "Meaning
God."
- Almas: Diamond
- Almira from the Arabic, Meaning "Princess"
or "Exalted One."
- Almira: Princess
- Altair from the Arabic, Meaning "A Bird."
The Name of the Brightest Star in the Constellation Aquila.
- Altair, Altaira: Bird
- Aludra: Virgin
- Alula: First Born
- Alzena, Alzan, Alzina, Alzena: Woman
- Alzubra: a Star in the Constellation Leo
- Amal, A'mal, Amala: Bird; Hopes; Aspirations
- Amani: Wishes; Aspirations
- Amara from the Arabic, Meaning "To Command."
- Amatullah: Female Servant of Allah
- Amber from the Arabic, Meaning "Yellowish-brown
Resin," Found on Some Seashores. Other Forms: Amberlie
- Amber: Jewel
- Ameerah, Amira: Princess
- Amina, Amine from the Hebrew and Arabic Amin, Meaning
"Trusted, Faithful." Feminine Forms of Amin.
- Aminah, Ameena: Trustworthy; Faithful
- Amineh: Faithful
- Amirah, Ameera: Commanding; Princess; Leader
- Amma from the Hebrew and Arabic, Meaning "Servant."
- Amtullah: Female Servant of Allah
- Anadil (An-nah-dil) Arabic - Nightengales
- Anan: Clouds
- Anbar: Perfume; Ambergris
- Anisah: Close; Intimate; Good Friends
- Anwar: Rays of Light
- Ara: Opinionated
- Areebah: Witty; Smart
- Arub, Aruba: Loves Her Husband
- Asfoureh: Bird
- Asia, Ashia, Asha: Lively
- Asima: Protector
- Asima, Azima: Defender
- Atia: Ancient
- Atifa: Affection; Sympathy
- Atiya: Gift
- Ayah: Sign; Distinct
- Ayska: Lively
- Azhar (Ahz-hahr) Arabic, Meaning Flowers
- Azhar, Azhara: Flower
- Aziza/azeezah (Ah-zee-zuh) Kiswahili: Precious,
Somali: Gorgeous, Hebrew: Strong Muslim: Dear, Respected,
Esteemed; Precous, Rare, Powerful
- Azizah, Azeeza, Aziza: Cherished; Esteemed
- Azzah: Young, Female Gazelle
- Bab: from the Gateway
- Badi'a: Unprecedented; Admirable; Unique
- Badra: Full Moon
- Badriyyah: Resembling the Full Moon
- Bahira, Baheera: Sparkling; Brilliant
- Bahiya: Beautiful; Radiant
- Balqis: Name of the Queen of Sheba
- Baltis Ancient Arabian Goddess Venerated at Carrhae
in Northwest Mesopotamia. Identified with the Planet
Venus
- Banan: Delicate, Finger Tips
- Baraka: White
- Bari'ah: Excelling
- Barika: Bloom; Be Successful
- Basam Balsam Bush
- Bashirah, Basheera: Bringer of Good Tidings
- Basimah, Baseema: Smiling
- Basmah: a Smile
- Batul, Batool, Batula: Virgin
- Beryl from the Persian and Arabic, Meaning "Crystal,
Crystal Clear."
- Bibsbebe: Lady
- Bilqis: Queen of Sheba
- Bushra: Good Omen
- Buthaynah, Buthayna: of a Beautiful Body
- Cala: Castle
- Cantara: Bridge
- Carma from the Arabic, Meaning "A Field of Fruit."
- Dahab: Gold
- Dalal: Treated or Touched in a Kind and Loving Way
- Duha, Dhuha: Forenoon
- Fadilah, Fadheela: Virtuous; Cultured
- Fadwa: Self-sacrifice
- Faizah: Victorious; Winner
- Falak: Star
- Farah: Joy
- Faridah, Fareeda: Unique; Precious Pearl or Gem
- Farihah, Fareeha: Happy; Joyful; Glad
- Farrah from the Arabic, Meaning "A Wild Ass."
- Fatima, Fatimah: Accustom; Daughter of a Prophet
- Fatin, Fatinah, Fatina: Captivating; Enchanting
- Fawziyyah, Fawziya, Fazia: Successful; Victorious
- Fellah: Arabian Jasmine
- Firdaws, Firdoos: Highest Garden in Paradise
- Firyal: Name
- Gamal, Gamali from the Arabic, Meaning "Camel."
- Gamel from the Arabic, Meaning "Dancer."
- Ghadah: Beautiful
- Ghaliyah: Fragrant
- Ghaniyah: Pretty Girl; Beautiful Woman
- Ghayda: Young and Delicate
- Ghusun, Ghusoon: Branches of a Tree
- Guni from the Arabic, Meaning "Reddish-black."
In the Bible, a Member of the Tribe of Gad.
- Habibah: Beloved; Sweetheart; Darling
- Hadeel: Meaning Unknown
- Hadiya: Guide to Righteousness
- Hadiyyah: a Gift
- Hafsah: Wife of the Prophet
- Hafthah: Preserved; Protected
- Haifa, Hayfa': Slender; of Beautiful Body
- Halah: Nimble; Aureole
- Halimah, Haleema: Gentle; Patient; Mild-tempered
- Hamidah, Hameeda: Praiseworthy
- Hana': Happiness
- Hanan: Mercy
- Hanifah, Hanifa, Haneefa: True Believer
- Haniyyah: Pleased; Happy
- Hasna: Beautiful
- Hayam: Deliriously in Love
- Hayat: Life
- Hessa: Destiny
- Hibah: Gift
- Hind: Proper Name
- Huda, Hooda: Right Guidance
- Huma: Bird Who Brings Joy
- Huriyyah, Hooriya: Angel
- Husn: Beauty
- Husniyah: Beautiful
- Iamar: Moon
- Ibtihaj: Joy
- Idit from the Arabic, Meaning "The Best, Choicest."
- Ikram: Honor; Hospitality; Generosity
- Iman: Faith; Belief
- Imtithal: Polite Obedience
- In'am: Kindness; Benefaction; Bestowal
- Inas: Sociability
- Inaya: Concern; Solicitude
- Intisar, Intisara, Intizara: Triumphant
- Izdihar: Flourishing; Blooming
- Jael from the Arabic, Meaning "Prominent."
- Jala': Clarity; Elucidation
- Jamilah, Jamila, Jameela: Beautiful
- Janan: Heart; Soul
- Jarrah from the Arabic, Meaning "An Earthen Water
Jug."
- Jasmin from the Arabic and Persian Yasamin, "A
Flower" in the Olive Family. Yasmina, Jasmina, Yessamin,
Jessamin
- Jemima from the Arabic, Meaning "A Dove."
in the Bible, One of the Three Daughters of Job. Yonina
and Jonina Are Hebrew Equivalents.
- Jessenia Arabic - Flower
- Johara: Jewel
- Jumanah: a Silver Pearl
- Kaela (Kay-ehl-lah) Arabic, from the Hebrew. Short Form
of Kalila, Kelila
- Kala/cala Arabic , Fortress, Castle, Also Listed as
a Buddhist Saint's Name (If
- Kalila: Dearly Loved
- Kamilah, Kamila: Perfect
- Karida: Untouched
- Karimah, Kareema: Giving; Noble
- Kawthar: River in Paradise
- Ketifa from the Arabic, Meaning "To Pluck (Usually
Ripened Fruit)."
- Khadijah, Khadeeja: First Wife of the Prophet
- Khalidah: Eternal; Immortal
- Khayriyyah, Khairiya: Charitable; Good
- Khulud, Khulood: Immortality
- Kismet from the Arabic Quismah, Meaning "Fate,
Destiny."
- Kulthum, Kulthoom: Daughter of the Prophet
- Lama: Darkness of Lips
- Lamis, Lamees: Soft to the Touch
- Lamya': of Dark Lips
- Lasca a Variant Form of the Arabic Al-askar, Meaning
"Army," Hence " Soldier."
- Latifah, Lateefa: Gentle; Kind; Friendly
- Layla / Leyli Swahili (Ligh-lah). Arabic/persian, (Leh-lah)
Famous Beauty.
- Layla, Laila, Leila: Born During the Night
- Leila from the Arabic, Meaning "Dark, Oriental
Beauty" or "Night." Other Forms: Laila, Laili,
Lailie, Laleh, Laylie.
- Lilac from the Arabic and Persian Lilak, Meaning "Bluish."
Relatingto Thehardy Shrubs or Trees of the Olive Family
with Their Bluish and Lavender Flowers. Other Forms:
Lila, Lilah, Lilas, Lilias.
- Lina, Leena: Delicate; Tender
- Lu'lu': Pearls
- Lubabah: the Innermost Essence
- Luloah: a Pearl
- Ma'isah: Walking with a Proud, Swinging Gait
- Madihah, Madeeha: Praiseworthy
- Maha: Wild Cow; Cow-eyes
- Mahala, Mahalah from the Aramaic and Arabic, Meaning
"Fat (Fattings)" or "Marrow, Brain."
in the Bible, a Daughter of Zelophehad.
- Maizah: Discerning
- Majidah, Majeeda: Glorious
- Makarim: Honorable
- Malak: Angel
- Malika: Queen
- Manal: Achieve
- Manar, Manara: Light
- Maram: Asperation
- Mariam, Maryam: Arabic Form of Mary (Bitter), Mother
of Jesus
- Mas'ouda: Happy; Lucky
- Mawiyah: the Essence of Life
- May: Old Arabic Name; Meaning Unknown
- Maymunah: Auspicious; Blessed
- Maysa': to Walk with a Proud, Swinging Gait
- Maysun, Maysoon: Has a Beautiful Face
- Mayyadah: to Walk with a Proud, Swinging Gait
- Melek: Angel
- Meryl, Meriel, Muriel: Myrrh
- Mufidah, Mufeeda: Useful
- Muhjah: Heart's Blood; Soul
- Muminah: Pious Believer
- Muna, Mona: Desire
- Munirah, Muneera: Illuminating; Shedding Light
- Mushirah, Musheera: Giving Counsel; Advising;
- Muslimah: Devout Believer
- Myrna from the Greek and Arabic, Meaning "Myrrh,"
Hence the Connotation of Bitter and Sorrowful.
- Na'ilah: Acquirer; Obtainer; Succeeder
- Na'ima, Na'imah: Comfort; Amenity; Peace
- Nabihah, Nabeeha: Intelligent
- Nabilah, Nabeela: Noble
- Nada: Giving
- Nadia: the Beginning; First
- Nadidah, Nadeeda: Equal; Rival
- Nadirah: Rare; Precious
- Nadwah: Council
- Nafisah, Nafeesa: Precious Thing; Gem
- Nahlah: a Drink of Water
- Najah: Success
- Najat: Safety
- Najibah, Najeeba: of Noble Birth
- Najiyah: Safe
- Najla: of Wide Eyes
- Najma/najmah (Naj-mah) Arabic - Star
- Najwa: Confidential Talk; Secret Conversation
- Najya: Victorious
- Nashida: Student
- Nashita: Energetic; Full of Life
- Nashwa: Fragrance; Perfume; That Which Intoxicates
- Nasiha: One Who Gives Valuable Advice
- Nasira: Victoriuos; Helper
- Nathifa: Clean; Pure
- Nawal: Gift
- Nawar: Flower
- Nazahah: Purity; Righteousness
- Nazihah: Honest
- Nazirah: Like; Equal
- Ni'mah: Blessing; Loan
- Ni'mat: Blessings; Loans
- Nibal: Arrows
- Nida: Call
- Nouf: Highest Point on a Mountain
- Noura, Nureh: Light
- Nudar, Nudara: Gold
- Nudar, Nudhar: Gold
- Nuha: Intelligence
- Numa: Beautiful and Pleasant
- Nur, Noor: Light
- Oma: Commanding
- Omri from the Arabic, "To Live, to Live Long"
or "To Worship, Worshiper." in the Bible, a King
of Israel (887-876 B.c.).
- Peta from the Hebrew and Arabic, Meaning "Bread."
- Qubilah: Concord
- Ra'idah: Leader
- Rabab: White Cloud
- Rabi: Spring
- Rabi'ah: Garden; Springtime
- Radeyah, Radhiya: Content; Satisfied
- Radwa, Radhwa: a Mountain in Medina
- Rafa': Happiness; Prosperity
- Raghd: Pleasant
- Rahimah: Merciful; Compassionate
- Rahimateh: Grace
- Raja: Hope
- Rana: Behold
- Rand: to Gaze; Look
- Raniyah: Gazing
- Rasha: Gazelle
- Rashida, Rasheeda: Wise; Mature
- Rashieka/rashiqa (Ruh-shih-kah) Arabic , Descended
from Royalty
- Rawdah, Rawdha: Garden
- Rawiyah: Transmitter of Ancient Arabic Poetry
- Rayya: Sated with Drink
- Rebecca from the Hebrew and Arabic, Meaning "To
Tie, to Bind." Rebekah, Rivka, Rivca.
- Rida: Favored by God
- Rihana: Sweet Basil
- Rim, Reem: Gazelle
- Rima, Reema: White Antelope
- Rukan: Steady; Confident
- Ruqayyah, Ruqaya: Gentle; Daughter of the Prophet
- Ruwaydah: Walking Gently
- Sabah: Morning
- Sabirah: of Great Patience
- Sadira from the Arabic, Meaning an "Ostrich Returning
from Water." Also, the Arabic Name of a Constellation.
- Sadira: Ostrich Running from Water
- Sadiya/sadya Arabic - Lucky
- Safa: Innocent; Pure; Serene
- Saffron from the Arabic, Meaning "The Crocus,"
a Plant with Purple Flowers.
- Safiyyah: Tranquil; Untroubled
- Sagirah: Little One
- Sahar: Awakening
- Sahara from the Arabic, Meaning "Moon."
- Sahlah: Smooth; Soft; Flowing
- Saidah: Fortunate
- Saihah: Good; Useful
- Sakinah, Sakeena: God-inspired Peace of Mind; Tranquility
- Salihah: Correct; Agreeable
- Salima Arabic Meaning "Flawless, Whole"
- Salimah, Saleema: Peace; Flawless; Safe; Healthy
- Salma: Peaceful
- Salwa: Solace; Quail
- Samah: Generosity
- Samar: Conversations at Night
- Sameh: Forgiver
- Samihah, Sameeha: Generous
- Samira from the Arabic, Meaning "Entertainer."
- Samira, Sameera, Samirah: Woman Who Entertains
- Samiyah: Elevated; Exhalted
- Sana': Brilliance; to Gaze or Look
- Sara: from Sarah in the Bible (Princess)
- Sarsoureh: Bug
- Sawsan: Lily of the Valley
- Selima, Selimah Feminine Arabic Forms of Solomon, Meaning
" Peace."
- Shadha: Aromatic
- Shadiyah: Singer
- Shahrazad: Teller of "Tales of 1,001 Nights"
- Sharifah, Shareefa: Noble
- Shula Arabic , Flaming, Bright
- Shunnareh: Pleasant
- Siham: Arrows
- Souad, Su'ad: Meaning Unknown
- Suha: Name of a Star
- Suhailah, Suhaylah, Suhayla: Smooth; Soft; Flowing
- Suhaymah: Small Arrow
- Suhayr, Suhair: Proper Name
- Sultana a Feminine Form of the Arabic Sultan, Meaning
"A Ruler, a Prince."
- Sumayyah, Sumaiya: Proper Name
- Sumnah: Meaning Unknown
- Taga from the Aramaic and Arabic, Meaning "A Crown."
- Tahirah: Virginal
- Takiyah: Pious; Righteous
- Talibah: Scholar
- Tamasha from the Arabic, Meaning "To Walk Around."
- Tamath a Variant Form of the Arabic Tamasha, Meaning
"To Walk Around."
- Tarub, Taroob: Happy
- Tasha, Tassa from the Arabic Tassa, Meaning "A
Cup."
- Thana': Thankfulness
- Thara': Wealth
- Thurayya: Star
- Ulema from the Arabic Alama, Meaning "To Know,
to Be Learned."
- Ulima: Wise
- Umayma: Little Mother
- Vega from the Arabic, Meaning "The Falling,"
Referring to a Very
- Vega: Falling
- Wafa': Faithfulness
- Wafiqah, Wafeeqa: Successful
- Wafiyyah, Wafiya: Loyal; Faithful
- Wahibah: Giver; Donor
- Wajihah, Wajeeha: Eminent; Distinguished
- Walidah: Newborn
- Waqi: Falling
- Warda, Wardah, Wordah: Rose
- Widad: Love; Friendship
- Wijdan: Ecstacy; Sentiment
- Wisal: Communion in Love
- Xavier from the Arabic "Bright."
- Yafiah: High
- Yakootah: Emerald
- Yamha: Dove
- Yaminah: Right and Proper
- Yasirah: Lenient
- Yasmin, Yasmine, Yasmina, Yasmeen: Jasmine
- Yumn: Good Fortune; Success
- Yusra: Proper Name
- Zada, Zayda, Zaida: Lucky
- Zafirah: Victory
- Zahirah: Dazzling
- Zahra: White
- Zahrah: Flower; Beauty; Star
- Zainab, Zaynab: Daughter of the Prophet
- Zakiyyah: Pure
- Zara, Zarah from the Arabic, Meaning "Dawn."
Zora, Zorana, Zoreen, Zoreene, Zorene, Zorna. See Hebrew.
- Zara: Princess
- Zayna, Zaina: Beauty
- Zenobia: Father's Ornament
- Zoltana Feminine Form of the Arabic Sultan, Meaning
"A Ruler, a Prince."
- Zubaidah: Excellent
- Zuhra/zurah (Zooh-rah) Arabic - Venus ( Heavenly
Body)
- Zuleika: Fair, Intelligent
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- ARAMAIC - Women
- Adva From the Aramaic, Meaning "A Wave, a Ripple."
- Bethesda from the Greek and Aramaic, Meaning "House
of Mercy." in the Bible, a Pool near Jerusalem Possessing
Healing Powers.
- Dickla The Aform of the Hebrew and Arabic, Meaning "A
Palm or Date Tree." Other Forms: Dikla, Diklit.
- Doronit from the Aramaic, Meaning "A Gift."
- Idra from the Aramaic, Meaning "A Flag" or
"A Fig Tree." The Fig Tree Was Symbolic of the
Scholar in Ancient Hebrew Culture.
- Ilit from the Aramaic, Meaning "The Best, Superlative."
- Keshisha from the Aramaic, Meaning "Old, an Elder."
- Mahala, Mahalah from the Aand Arabic, Meaning "Fat
(Fattings)" or "Marrow, Brain." in the Bible,
a Daughter of Zelophehad.
- Martha from the Aramaic, Meaning Either "Sorrowful"
or "A Lady." in the Bible, a Sister of Lazarus
and Mary. Other Forms: Marthe, Marta
- Nehora from the Aramaic, Meaning "Light."
- Pua from the Hebrew and Aramaic, Meaning "To Bleat,
to Groan."
- Ramiac Berura, Beruria from the Aramaic, Meaning "Pious,
Kind, Honest."
- Raz, Razi from the Aramaic, Meaning "Secret."
- Razia, Raziah, Raziela from the Aramaic, Meaning "Secret
of the Lord."
- Razilee, Razili from the Aand Hebrew, Meaning
"The Secret Is Mine."
- Saba from the Hebrew and Aramaic, Meaning "Old,
Aged."
- Samantha from the Aramaic, Meaning "The Listener."
- Sima from the Aramaic, Meaning "A Treasure."
- T'ome, Meaning "A Twin." Hebrew and Aramaic
- Tabitha from the Greek and Aramaic, Meaning "A
Roe, a Gazelle."
- Taga from the Aand Arabic, Meaning "A Crown."
- Talia from the Aramaic, Meaning "A Lamb."
Talya
- Tavi from the Aramaic, Meaning "Good."
- Teli from the Aand Hebrew, Meaning "A Lamb."
- Zeira from the Aramaic, Meaning "Small."
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- ARMENIAN - Women
- Anahid: Aform of Diana (Moon Goddess)
- Ankine: Valuable
- Anoush: Sweet Tempered
- Armenouhie: Woman from Armenia
- Astlik Goddess of Astral Nature (Stars), Later Goddess
of Love. After Christianity Her Status Was Reduced to the
Mother of Fairies and Nymphs
- Gadara, Gadarine: from the Top of a Mountain
- Gayane: Meaning Unknown
- Lucine: Moon
- Margarid: Aform of Margaret (Pearl)
- Miriam: Biblical Name (Rebellious)
- Nairi: from Armenia
- Serpuhi, Sirpuhi: Holy
- Shakeh: Meaning Unknown
- Shoushan: a Name for Susan (Lily)
- Siran: Beautiful
- Sirvat: Beautiful Rose
- Takouhi: Queen
- Vartoughi: Rose
- Voshkie: Golden
- Zagir, Zagiri: Flower
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- Assyrian - Women
- Berura, Beruria from the Hebrew and Assyrian, Meaning
"Pure, Clean, Shining."
- Semiramis The Legendary Queen of Assyria Noted for Her
Beauty.
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- Babylonian - Women
- Babylonian Beletseri Bookkeeper/clerk Goddess of the
Underworld
- Bark," Hence, the Secondary Meaning of "Fragrant."Bright
Star in the Constellation Lyra.
- Babylonian Nina of Babylonian Origin, Meaning "Goddess
of the Deep Waters."
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- EGYPTIAN - Women
- Ain: Priceless
- Akila: Intelligent
- Al Misrahi - Egyptians, of Egypt
- Amaunet Devine Mother of Invisibility. The Embodiment
of the Life-giving North Wind
- Amentet Goddess of the Western Lands. Setting Sun Symbolizes
the Entrance to the Underworld Where Amentet Recieves the
Dead as They Enter the Beyond as the Goddess
- Ammit Female Demon Who Waits by Scales of Justice on
Judgement Day, Devouring Sinners. Head of Crocodile,
Torso of a Predatory Cat and Buttocks of a Hippopotamus
- Amunet: Myth Name (Goddess of Mystery)
- Anat Goddess of War
- Anat: Myth Name (A Wife of Seth)
- Anippe: Daughter of the Nile
- Asenath from the Egyptian, Probably Meaning "Belonging
To." in the Bible, the Wife of Joseph the Mother of
Ephraim and Manasseh.
- Astarte Goddess of War
- Astarte: Myth Name (A Wife of Seth)
- Auset: Myth Name (Another Name for Isis)
- Aziza: Precious
- Bahiti: Fortune
- Bast: Myth Name (Personification of the Heat of the
Sun)
- Bastet: Myth Name (Cat)
- Bennu: Eagle
- Bint Al-zawat - Daughter of the Aristocracy (Bint =
Daughter)
- Bint Al-balad - Daughter of the Country/people (Bint
= Daughter)
- Chione: Myth Name (Daughter of the Nile)
- Cleopatra: Name of a Queen
- Dalila: Gentle
- Dendera: from Dendera
- Echidna: Myth Name (A Monster)
- Edjo: Myth Name (Another Form of Uadjit)
- Eshe: Life
- Farouk - One Who Knows Right from Wrong
- Femi: Love
- Fitna - Chaos - Refers to a Beautiful Woman
- Fukayna: Intelligent
- Habibah: Loved
- Hafsah: Married to the Prophet
- Halima: Gentle
- Haqikah: Honest
- Haram - Forbidden
- Hasina: Good
- Hathor, Hathor-sakmet: Myth Name (Goddess of Destruction)
- Hatshepsut: Name of a Queen
- Hauhet Devine Mother of the Eternity of Space
- Hehet: Myth Name (Goddess of the Immeasurable)
- Heqet: Myth Name (A Frog-headed Goddess)
- Ife: Love
- Isis: Myth Name (Goddess of Magic)
- Jamila: Beauty
- Jendayi: Thankful
- Kakra: a Twin
- Kamilah: Perfection
- Kanika: Black
- Kauket Devine Mother of Darkness
- Keket: Myth Name (Goddess of Darkness)
- Kesi: Born of a Troubled Father
- Khepri: Morning Sun
- Kissa: Sister of Twins
- Lapis: Named for the Lapis Stone
- Layla: Born at Night
- Lotus: Lotus Flower
- Maat: Myth Name (Goddess of Order and Justice)
- Mafuane: Soil
- Mahalabeya - Rice Pudding
- Mahzouz - Lucky
- Maibe: Grave
- Mandisa: Sweet
- Masika: Born During Rain
- Meht-urt: Represented by a Cow
- Melaya - Veil/cloak
- Memphis: Myth Name
- Mert, Mert-sekert: Lover of Silence
- Mesi: Water
- Meskhenet: Destiny
- Mishmish - Endearment "Apricot"
- Misrahi - Egyptian
- Monifa: Lucky
- Mosi: Born First
- Moswen: White
- Mukamutara: Daughter of Mutara
- Mukantagara: Born During War
- Mukarramma: Revered
- Muminah: Pious
- Mut: Myth Name (Mother)
- Nabila/nabeelah (Nah-bee-lah) Muslim-egyptian, Noble
- Nabirye: Mother of Twins
- Naeemah: Benevolent
- Nailah: Successful
- Najiba - "Clever One"
- Narjis - Narcissus Flower
- Nashiz - Freak - Wife Who Disobeys Her Husband
- Nathifa: Pure
- Naunet Devine Mother of the Primeval Waters
- Naunet: Myth Name (Goddess of the Ocean)
- Nebt-het, Nephthys: Myth Name (Nature Goddess)
- Neema: Born to Wealthy Parents
- Nefertari Ancient Egyptian. Means "The Most Beautiful"
in Egyptian. This Was the Name of an Egyptian Queen of the
New Kingdom, the Favourite Wife of Rameses Ii.
- Nefertari: Name of a Queen
- Nefertiti Ancient Egyptian. Means "The Beautiful
One Has Come" in Egyptian. Nefertiti Was an Egyptian
Queen of the New Kingdom, One of the Wives of the Heretic
Pharaoh Akhenaton.
- Nefertiti: Name of a Queen
- Nekhbet: Myth Name (Vulture-goddess)
- Nephthys: Myth Name (Daughter of Nut and Geb)
- Net, Neith: the Divine Mother
- Nile: from the Nile
- Nit: Myth Name
- Niut: Myth Name (Goddess of Nothingness)
- Nourbese: Wonderful
- Nubia: from Nubia
- Nuru: Born During the Day
- Nut: Myth Name (Sky Goddess)
- Ode: from the Road
- Olabisi: Brings Joy
- Olufemi: Beloved of the Gods
- Omorose: Beautiful
- Oni: Wanted
- Oseye: Happy
- Panya: Mouse
- Phenice an Egyptian Form of Phoenix, the Beautiful Bird
in Egyptian Mythology That Was Able to Revive Itself from
its Own Ashes. Symbol of Immortality.
- Pili: Born Second
- Qatr Al-nana - Beautiful Dewdrop
- Qettah - Cat
- Quibilah: Peaceful
- Rabiah: Born During the Spring
- Ramla: Prophetess
- Rashida: Righteous
- Raziya: Agreeable
- Rehema: Compassionate
- Renenet: Myth Name (Goddess of Fortune)
- Sabah: Born in the Morning
- Safiya: Pure
- Sagira: Little One
- Sakhmet: Myth Name (Goddess Worshiped in Memphis, Lioness)
- Salama: Peaceful
- Salihah: Agreeable
- Sanura: Kitten
- Sechet: Myth Name
- Sekhet: Wife of Ptah
- Selma: Secure
- Serq, Selk: Myth Name (Another Form of Isis)
- Shani: Wonderful
- Sharifa: Respected
- Shukura: Grateful
- Siti: Lady
- Subira: Patient
- Suma: Ask
- Tabia: Talented
- Tahirah: Pristine
- Tale: Green
- Talibah: Seeks Knowledge
- Tauret: Myth Name (Goddess of Pregnant Women)
- Tefnut: Myth Name (Atmospheric Moisture)
- Thema: Queen
- Theoris: Great
- Thermuthis: Myth Name (Another Form of Renenet)
- Uadjit: Myth Name (Cobra-goddess)
- Uatchit: Myth Name (Another Form of Hathor)
- Um - "Mother Of." Jane Um Don = Jane Mother
of Don.
- Umayma: Little Mother
- Umm: Mother
- Urbi: Princess
- Walidah: Newly Born
- Yaminah: Meaning Unknown
- Zahra: Flower
- Zalika, Zaliki: Well-born
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- Etruscan - Women
- Alpan a Goddess of the Art of Love, a Goddess of the
Underworld
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- GREEK - Women
- Acacia Meaning "Thorny." The Acacia
Tree Symbolizes Immortality and Ressurection.
- Adena, Adene From the Greek, Meaning "Noble"
or "Adorned."
- Adena (Ah-dee-nah) Greek. Noble, Adorned (Form of Adriana).
- Adonia The Feminine Form of the Masculine Adonis, Meaning
"Beautiful Lady."
- Adrien, Adrienne French Forms Derived from the Greek,
Meaning "A Girl from Adria." Other Forms: Adrea,
Adria, Adrian.
- Agatha From the Greek, Meaning "Good." Other
Forms: Agata, Agathe, Agace
- Agnes From the Greek, Meaning "Lamb," Symbolizing
Purity and Chastity.
- Aileen, Ailene From the Greek, Meaning "Light."
Other Forms: Alene, Aline, Eileen, Ilene, Illine, Illene,
Illona.
- Alcestis in Greek mythology, the Wife of Admetus, King
of Thessaly. A Name Connoting "A Hero" Because
Alcestis Risked Her Life to Save Her Husband.
- Alcina a Feminine Form of the Galcindor and Alcander,
Meaning "Manly." in Greek mythology, the Name
of the Enchantress in Astolpho and the Enchantress. Other
Forms: Alzina
- Alethea, Alethia, Alithea From the Greek, Meaning"truth."
- Alexandra, Alexandria, Alexandrina, Alexis, Alexs Feminine
Forms of the Gname Alexander, Meaning "Protector of
Man."
- Alida, Alidia From the Greek, Meaning "Beautifully
Dressed."
- Alpha from the Greek, Meaning "The First,"
Being the First Letter of the Galphabet.
- Althea from the Greek, Meaning "To Heal" or
"Healer."
- Amalthea a Variant Form of the Hebrew Amalia. In
Greek and Latin Mythology, the Goat That Nursed Zeus (Jupiter),
One of its Horns Being Called Cornucopia, or Horn of Plenty.
- Amara (Ahm-ahr-ah) Eternally Beautiful, and in
Abyssinian Legend, "Paradise"
- Amarinda from the Greek and Latin, Meaning "Long-lived."
in Poetry, an Imaginary Flower That Never Fades or Dies.
- Amaryilis a Shepherdess in the Poems of the Gpoets Virgil
and Theocritus, and since Then a Synonym for a Shepherd.
Also, a Name of a Flower in the Lily Family.
- Ambrosia from the Gambrosias, Meaning "Immortal."
in Greek and Roman Mythology, the Food of the Gods and the
Immortal Beings, Hence Anything That Has a Delicious Taste.
Other Forms: Ambrosias, Ambrosina, Ambrosine
- Amethyst The Name of a Violet-blue Jewel Worn by Ancient
Greeks to Prevent Intoxication.
- Amphitrite Goddess of the Sea, Wife of Poseidon
- Ananke Goddess of Fate. Avenges All Wrongs
- Anastasia from the Greek, Meaning "Resurrection."
Anastasius Is the Masculine Form.
- Anatola from the Greek, Meaning "From the East."
Anatole Is the Masculine Form.
- Andrea from the Greek, Meaning "Valiant, Strong,
Courageous." Andreas Is the Masculine Form.
- Anemone from the Greek, Meaning "A Breath."
in Glegend, Anemone Was a Nymph Pursued by the Wind and
Changed into a Delicate Flower.
- Anna The Gform of the Hebrew Name Hannah, Meaning "Gracious."
- Anthea from the Greek, Meaning "Flowery."
- Aphrodite Goddess of Beauty and Love
- Aphrodite from the Gaphros, Meaning "Foam."
in Greek mythology, the Goddess of Love and Beauty Who Is
Supposed to Have Sprung from the Foam of the Sea.
- Arachne from the Greek, Meaning "A Spider."
in Greek mythology, a Girl Turned into a Spider by Athena.
- Arethusa in Greek mythology, a Woodland Nymph Who Was
Changed into a Stream by Artemis. Also, a Variety
of Orchid. Other Forms: Aretha, Oretha, Arit'ha
- Argos Mythological Many-eyed Giant. Now Proverbial for
Eyes Which Miss Nothing
- Ariadne in Glegend, the Name of the Daughter of King
Midas. In Greek mythology, the Daughter of the Sun
God. Other Forms: Arianna, Ariane.
- Arista Related to the Gname Aristos, Meaning "The
Best."
- Artemis in Greek mythology, the Goddess of the Moon,
Wild Animals, and Hunting. Identified with the Roman
Goddess Diana. Used Also as a Masculine Name.
Other Forms: Artema, Artemas, Artemisa, Artemisia
- Artemis Goddess of the Hunt
- Asphodel from the Gname Asphodelos. Any of a Number
of Related Plants in the Lily Family. Other Forms: Asphodela,
Asphodelia
- Astarte Identified with Aphrodite as Goddess of Love
- Astera, Asteria from the Gaster, Meaning "A Star."
- Astra, Astraea in Greek mythology, Astraea Was
a Goddess of Justice and Innocence.
- Atalanta in Glegend, a Beautiful and Swift-footed Huntress.
- Atargatis The Mother Goddess in the Hellenistic-roman
Period
- Ate Goddess of Disaster, Embodiment of Blind Folly
- Athena Goddess of Wisdom. In Homer She Apprears in Two
Forms: as Promachos, ("Champion") the Goddess
of Battle, and Ergane, Instructor of Handicrafts. Gave Attica
the Olive Tree, the Peasant the Plough, to Women the Loom,
and Invented the Flute. She Remains a Virgin.
- Athena from the Greek, Meaning "Wisdom." in
Greek mythology, the Goddess of Wisdom and Warfare. Gbeta
a Gform of the Hebrew Beth, Meaning "A House."
The Second Letter of the Galphabet.
- Athene See Athena
- Aura, Aural from the Greek, Meaning "Air, Breeze."
- Azalea, Azalee, Azalia from the Greek, Meaning "Dry."
The Name of a Flower, So Called Because it Thrives in Dry,
Sun-baked Soil.
- Balanos from the Greek, Meaning "An Acorn."
- Barbara Derived from the Latin Barbarus, Meaning "Strange,
Foreign." The Ancient Greeks Applied the Term "Barbaros"
to All Foreigners. In the Ancient World, Anyone Who
Was Not Greek, Roman, or Christian Was a Stranger, Hence
a Barbarian. A Third-century Syrian Saint Was Named
St. Barbara. In the Twelfth Century, St. Barbara Became
the Patron Saint of Architects and Engineers, and Was Invoked
Against Thunder and Lightning.
- Berenice from the Greek, Meaning "Bringer of Victory."
Other Forms: Bernice.
- Beryl from the Greek, Meaning "A Sea-green Precious
Stone."
- Beryl from the Greek and Sanskrit, Meaning "A Precious
Stone."
- Bethany a Greek and Latin Form of the Hebrew, Meaning
"House of Figs (Or Dates)."
- Bethesda from the Greek and Aramaic, Meaning "House
of Mercy." in the Bible, a Pool near Jerusalem Possessing
Healing Powers.
- Blasia a Feminine Form of Blase, from the Gbasilios
Meaning "Flat-footed." Other Forms: Basilia
- Calandra from the Greek, Meaning "A Park."
- Caledonia from Calydon, a Place-name in Ancient Greece.
Later, it Was the Latin Name for Scotland, Used Mostly
in Poetry.
- Calista from the Greek, Meaning "The Most Beautiful."
- Calliope from the Greek, Meaning "One with a Beautiful
Voice." in Greek mythology, Calliope Was the Muse of
Eloquence and Epic Poetry.
- Callista/kallista Greek, Meaning Most Beautiful
- Calpurnia from the Gkallos and Porne, Meaning "Beautiful
Prostitute."
- Calypso a Gflower Name for a Family of Orchids. In
Homer's The Odyssey, a Sea Nymph Who Held Odysseus Captive
on Her Island for Seven Years.
- Candace from the Greek, Meaning "Fire-white"
or "Incandescent." Other Forms: Candice
- Carissa/karissa Greek, Meaning Beloved
- Carpathia from the Gkarpos, Meaning "Fruit."
- Cassandra from the Greek, Referring to "One Whose
Warnings Are Ignored." in Glegend, the Daughter of
Priam and Hecuba, to Whom Apollo Gave Prophetic Power in
Order to Win Her Love, but Later Regretted Having Done So.
Other Forms: Caasi, Case, Cash, Caso.
- Cassia from the Gkasia, Meaning "A Type of Cinnamon."
Other Forms: Kasia
- Catherine from the Gkatharos, Meaning "Pure, Unsullied."
Other Forms: Katherine, Katharine, Kathryn, Catharine, Cathryn.
- Celo from the Greek, Meaning "A Flame."
- Celosia from the Greek, Meaning "A Flame."
- Charis, Charisma from the Greek, Meaning "Grace,
Beauty, Kindness."
- Charis (Char-is) Greek, Meaning Grace, Kindness
- Charmian from the Greek, Meaning "A Bit of Joy."
- Chenetta from the Gchen, Meaning "A Goose."
- Chloe from the Greek, Meaning "Blooming, Verdant."
Other Forms: Cloe, Chlorine, Chloris, Cloris
- Chrysanthemum from the Greek, Meaning "Golden Flower."
Other Forms: Chryseis
- Cleantha from the Greek, Meaning "In Praise of
Flowers."
- Clematis from the Greek, Meaning "A Vine"
or "A Twig."
- Cleopatra from the Greek, Meaning "Fame of Her
Father." Queen of Egypt (51-30 B.c.).
- Clio from the Greek, Meaning "To Celebrate, to
Glorify." in Greek mythology, the Muse of History.
Other Forms: Cleo
- Concha from the Greek and Latin, Meaning "A Shell."
- Cora from the Gkore, Meaning "Maiden."
- Coral from the Gkorallion, Meaning "A Small Stone,"
Usually Red in Color.
- Corisande from the Greek, Meaning "One Who Sings
in a Chorus."
- Cosima from the Gkosmos, Meaning "Universe, Harmony."
- Crystal from the Greek, Meaning "A Clear, Brilliant
Glass." Other Forms: Chrystal
- Cyma from the Greek and Latin, Meaning "To Sprout,
Grow, Flourish." Other Forms: Syma.
- Cynthia from the Greek kynthos, Meaning "From the
Cynthus." in Greek mythology, a Mountain on Which Artemis,
Goddess of the Moon, Was Born. Hence, it Took on the
Meaning of "The Moon Personified."
- Cypris from the Greek, Meaning "From Cyprus,"
an Ancient Gcity. In Glegend, Aphrodite Was Called
The Cyprian, after Cyprus, the Place of Her Birth. The
City Was Known for its Frivolity.
- Cyrilla from the Greek, Meaning "Lordly."
- Daphne from the Greek, Meaning "The Laurel or Bay
Tree." in Greek mythology, a Nymph Who Escaped from
Apollo by Turning into a Laurel Forms: Dafna, Dafne, Daphna,
Daphnit.
- Daria Greek feminine Form of Dairus (Wealthy)
- Deka from the Greek deka, Meaning "Ten."
- Delphinia from the Gdelphis, Meaning "A Dolphin."
In Greek mythology, the Dolphin Was Symbolic of the
Calm Sea. Other Forms: Delphis
- Delta from the Greek delta, the Fourth Letter of the
Alphabet, Meaning "A Door."
- Demelda Probably from the Greek melden, Meaning "To
Announce, to Proclaim."
- Demeter Greek goddess of Agriculture and Fertility.
- Diandra from the Greek, Meaning "A Flower with
Two Stamens."
- Diantha, Dianthe from the Modern Latin Dianthus, Derived
from the Greek dios, Meaning "Divine," plus Anthos,
Meaning "A Flower." in Greek mythology, the Flower
of Zeus.
- Dido in Greek mythology, the Founder and Queen of Carthage,
Who Stabbed Herself When She Was Deserted by Aeneas.
- Dimitra from the Greek, Meaning "Lover of the Earth."
- Dionysius, the Greek god of Wine and Drama. Other Forms:
Dennet, Dionis, Dionysia, Diot.
- Dorcas from the Greek dorkas, Meaning "A Gazelle."
in the Bible, a Woman Who Spent Her Life Sewing Clothes
for Poor People. Other Forms: Dorcia
- Doris from the Greek, Meaning "A Sacrificial Knife."
- Dorothea the Original Form of Dorothy, from the Greek
doron, Meaning "Gift," plus Theos, Meaning "God,"
Hence "Gift of God."
- Dyan from the Latin Dius, Meaning "Divine."
in Roman Mythology, Diana, the Virgin Goddess of the Moon
and of Hunting. Other Forms: Dyana, Dione, Dionne.
- Dysis from the Greek, Meaning "Sunset." Often
Given to Children Born to Older Parents.
- Ebony from the Greek, Meaning "A Hard, Dark Wood."
- Echo from the Greek, Meaning "Sound." in Greek
mythology, Echo Was a Nymph Who, Because Her Love for Narcissus
Was Not Reciprocated, Pined Away until Only Her Voice Remained.
- Electra from the Greek, Meaning "The Shining One."
- Elena from the Greek, Meaning "Light."
- Elma from the Greek and Latin, Meaning "Pleasant,
Fair, Kind." Other Forms: Alma.
- Elodie from the Greek. A Flower Name.
- Eolande from the Greek eos, Meaning "Dawn,"
Hence "The Land (In the East) Where Dawn First Appears."
in Greek mythology Eos Was the Goddess of Dawn. Akin
to the Roman Aurora. Other Forms: Yolande.
- Eris in Greek mythology, the Goddess of Strife and Contention.
- Erma from the Greek, Meaning "The Big One"
or "Grandmother." Other Forms: Emma Ymma,
Imma, Irma, Ema.
- Eucharis, from the Greek, Meaning "Charming, Gracious."
- Eudora from the Greek, Meaning "Good Gift."
- Eugenia from the Greek, Meaning "Well Born."
- Eulalia, Eulalie from the Greek, Meaning "Sweet
Talk."
- Eunice from the Greek, Meaning "Good Victory."
- Euphemia from the Greek, Meaning "Good Speech"
or "Well Spoken."
- Euridice, Eurydice from the Greek eury, Meaning "Wide,
Broad" and Dike, Meaning "Justice." in Legend,
the Wife of Orpheus. Eurydice Is the Original Spelling.ggnosha
from the Greek gnosis, Meaning "Knowledge."
- Eustacia the Feminine Form of Eustace, from the Greek
meaning "Rich in Corn" or "Fruitful."
- Evangeline from the Greek, Meaning "Bearer of Glad
Tidings, a Messenger."
- Fabia from the Greek and Latin, Meaning "Bean Farmer."
- Fedora from the Greek, Meaning "Divine Gift."
- Georgia from the Greek, Meaning "Husbandman, Farmer."
- Greco from the Greek, Meaning "The Greek."
- Greer from the Greek and Latin, Meaning "Guard,
Guardian."
- Harmon, from the Greek, Meaning "Peace, Harmony."
- Harmony, from the Greek harmonia, Meaning "A Fitting,
a Blending into the Whole."
- Helena from the Greek, Meaning "A Torch,"
Hence "Light."
- Hermione in Greek legend, the Daughter of Menelaus and
Helen of Troy. Akin to Hermes, Who in Mythology Was
the Messenger and Servant of the Other Gods.
- Hestia in Greek mythology, the Goddess of the Hearth.
- Hyacinth from the Greek hyakinthos, Meaning "A
Blue Gem, a Sapphire."
- Ianthe from the Greek, Possibly Meaning "Flower."
in Greek mythology, a Sea-nymph, Daughter of Oceanus and
Tethys.
- Ignacia, Ignatia Feminine Forms of Ignatius from the
Greek and Latin, Meaning "The Fiery or Lively One."
See Ignatius (Masculine Section).
- Iona from the Greek, Meaning "A Purple-colored
Jewel." Other Forms: Lone, Ionia.
- Iphigenia in Greek mythology, a Beautiful Young Girl
Snatched from the Altar, Where She Was to Be Sacrificed
by Artemis and Carried to Heaven.
- Irene from the Greek, Meaning "Peace."
- Iris from the Greek, Meaning "A Play of Colors."
in Greek mythology, the Goddess of the Rainbow.
- Isadora, Isidora Variant Forms of the Masculine Isadore
from the Greek, Meaning "Gift of Isis (The Egyptian
Moon Goddess)."
- Jaspar from the Greek, Meaning a Semi-precious Stone."
See Persian.
- Julia, Julian, Juliana from the Greek, Meaning "Soft-haired,"
Symbolizing Youth. Feminine Forms of Julius. The
Roman Family Julii Was Noted for Having Long Hair.
- Katherine from the Greek katharos, Meaning "Pure,
Unsullied."
- Kay from the Greek, Meaning "Rejoice."
- Kineta from the Greek, Meaning "To Move."
- Kyrene from the Greek kyrios, Meaning "A Lord"
or "God."
- Leda in Greek mythology, a Spartan Queen, the Mother
of Helen of Troy. Other Forms: Lida.
- Leda a Spartan Queen in Greek mythology.
- Leona from the Greek, Meaning "Lion-like."
- Lois from the Greek, Meaning "Good, Desirable."
- Lotus from the Greek lotos, One of the Varieties of
African and Asian Water Lilies. In Greek legend, the
Fruit of a Plant That Induced Languor and Forgetfulness.
- Lycoris from the Greek lychnos, Meaning "A Lamp,
Light."
- Lyda, Lydda, Lydia from the Greek place-name, Meaning
"A Maiden from Lydia," an Ancient Kingdom in Asia
Minor.
- Lyris from the Greek lyricos, Meaning "A Lyre,
a Harp."
- Lysandra from the Greek lysis, Meaning "To Free,
to Liberate."
- Lytle from the Greek lytikos, Meaning "To Loosen,
to Free."
- Maia in Greek mythology, the Daughter of Atlas, the
Mother of Hermes. In Roman Mythology, Goddess of the
Earth and Growth. Romans Offered Sacrifices on the
First Day of May.
- Margaret, Margeron from the Greek name Margaron, Meaning
"A Pearl."
- Melania from the Greek melas, Meaning "Black, Dark
in Appearance." in Greek mythology, Melania Was the
Earth Goddess. Other Forms: Melantha, Melanie
- Melantha Greek- Dark Flower
- Melina from the Greek melos, Meaning "A Melody,
a Song." Other Forms: Melody, Melosa.
- Melissa from the Greek, Meaning "A Bee," Derived
from Meli, Meaning "Honey." Forms: Millicent,
Melita, Melleta (Italian), Millie, Missie, Lissa, Lisse.
- Melita Greek- Honey Bee (Form of "Melissa)
- Melopepon from the Greek, Meaning "An Apple-shaped
Melon."
- Melora from the Greek melon, Meaning "Apple,"
plus Ora, Meaning "Gold," Hence "Golden Apple."
- Moira, Moirae in Greek mythology, the Goddess of Destiny
and Fate.
- Muses.
- Myrna from the Greek and Arabic, Meaning "Myrrh,"
Hence the Connotation of Bitter and Sorrowful.
- Myrtle from the Greek myrtos, Meaning "Tree, Shrub."
the Myrtle Tree Was the Symbol of Victory.
- Naia, Naiad from the Greek naein, Meaning "To Flow."
in Greek and Roman Mythology, Naiad Was One of the Nymphs
Giving Life to and Nourishing Springs, Rivers, and Lakes.
Other Forms: Naida, Naiia.
- Narcissa, Narcisse from the Greek narziss, Meaning "Self-love."
in Greek mythology, a Beautiful Youth Who Falls in Love
with His Own Reflection in a Spring and Then Changes into
a Narcissus Plant.
- Narda from the Greek nardos, Meaning "A Spikenard,
an Asiatic Plant That Yields an Ointment."
- Neola from the Greek neos, Meaning "New."
- Neoma from the Greek nemos, Meaning "A Wooded Pasture."
- Nerine from the Greek name Nereid. In Greek mythology,
One of Fifty Sea Nymphs, Daughters of Neurus, a Kindly Sea
God.
- Nerita from the Greek nerites, Meaning "A Sea Snail."
Nerissa
- Nissa/nyssa (Nee-sah) from the Greek, Meaning Beginning
- Nysa, Nyssa from the Greek, Meaning "The Goal."
- Nyx in Greek mythology, the Goddess of Light.
- Obelia from the Greek obelos, Meaning "A Needle,
a Pointer."
- Odele from the Greek, Meaning "An Ode, a Melody."
Other Forms: Odelet, Odell
- Odella/odele GREEK- Melody/song
- Odessa from the Greek, Meaning "Of the Odyssey,"
Referring to the Ancient Greek epic Ascribed to Homer.
- Olympia from the Greek, Meaning "Of Olympus,"
the Mountain That Was the Residence of the Gods.
- Omega from the Greek, Meaning "Great."
- Ophelia from the Greek, Meaning "To Help."
- Ora Meaning "Gold"
- Orion in Greek and Roman Mythology, a Hunter Whom Diana
Loved, but Accidentally Killed, and Was Placed by Her in
Heaven as a Constellation.
- Ouranos from the Greek, Meaning "Heaven."
in Greek mythology, a God Who Is the Personification of
the Heavens.
- Pallas from the Greek name Pallas, Meaning "Goddess."
in Greek mythology, a Name for Athena, the Goddess of Wisdom.
- Pandora from the Greek pan, Meaning "All, Totally,"
plus Doron, Meaning "Gift," Hence "Very Gifted."
in Greek mythology, Pandora Was the First Woman Who, out
of Curiosity, Opened a Sealed Box and Permitted Human Ills
to Escape into the World.
- Panfila, Panphila from the Greek, Meaning "Loved
by All."
- Paris, Parris in Greek legend, a Son of Priam, King
of Troy.
- Parthenos the Virgin
- Pascha from the Greek, Derived Form the Hebrew Pesach,
Meaning "The Paschal Lamb" and "To Pass Over."
- Pelagia from the Greek pelagos, Meaning "The Sea."
- Penelope from the Greek, Meaning "A Worker in Cloth,
a Weaver" Or,"Silent Worker." the Wife of
Ulysses, Who Waited Loyally for His Return from War.
- Penthea from the Greek penta, Meaning "The Fifth."
Often Given to the Fifth Child in a Family.
- Peony from the Greek paion, an Epithet of Apollo, Physician
of the
- Persephone from the Greek, Meaning "The Prosperous
One." in Greek mythology, the Daughter of Zeus.
- Persis from the Greek, Meaning "Of Persia"
or "Persian Woman."
- Petrin, Petrine from the Greek petra and Petros and
the Latin Petris Meaning "A Rock." Petra, Petrina,
Petronella, Petronilla
- Phedre from the Greek, Meaning "The Shining One."
a Variant Form of Phaedra, Daughter of Minos, in Greek mythology.
- Phila from the Greek, Meaning "Love."
- Philadelphia from the Greek, Meaning "Brotherly
Love."
- Philadelphina from the Greek, Meaning "Lover of
Dolphins."
- Philana from the Greek, Meaning "Lover of Mankind."
Other Forms: Philena, Philina, Phillina
- Philantha from the Greek, Meaning "Lover of Flowers."
- Philomela from the Greek philein, Meaning "To Love,"
and Melos,
- Philyra from the Greek philein, Meaning "To Love,"
and Lyra, "The Lyre," Hence "Musical."
- Phoebe from the Greek, Meaning "Bright, Shining
One." in Greek mythology, the Moon Goddess. Akin
to Diana in Roman Mythology. Phebe Is a Variant Spelling.
- Phosphoros Bearer of Light
- Phyllis from the Greek phyllon, Meaning "A Leaf."
Other Forms: Philis, Phillis, Phylis, Phyliss.
- Piuta from the Greek and Hebrew, Meaning "Poetry."
- Psyche from the Greek, Meaning "Soul."
- Pyralis from the Greek pyr, Meaning "Fire."
- Pyrene from the Greek pyr, Meaning "Of the Fire."
- Rhea from the Greek, Meaning "Protector of Cities"
or "A Poppy" (Flower).
- Rheta from the Greek, Meaning "One Who Speaks Well."
- Rhoda, Rhode from the Greek, Meaning "A Flower"
(Rose). Rhodeia, Rhodope
- Seema, Sema from the Greek, Meaning "A Sign, a
Symbol."
- Selena/celena Greek - Moon, like Selene the Moon Goddess
- Selene Goddess of the Moon
- Selene from the Greek, Meaning "The Moon."
in Greek mythology,
- Semele in Greek mythology, the Mother of Dionysius.
- Sibyl from the Greek sibylla, Meaning "Sorceress,
Fortune Teller," Women Considered Prophets by Ancient
Greeks and Romans. Variant Forms: Sibel, Sibil, Sybella,
Sybil, Sybille, Sybyl, Sybylla, Sevilla
- Sirena from the Greek seiren, Meaning "A Rope,"
Hence "One Who Ensnares." in Greek and Roman Mythology,
a Sea Nymph, Part Bird and Part Woman, Who Entices Sailors.
Seiren, Siren
- Sirius from the Greek seirios, Meaning "A Scorcher,"
Hence the Name of the Brightest Star (Dog Star) in the Constellation
Canis Major.
- Soma from the Greek, Meaning "Body." Also,
the Name of an Intoxicating Plant Juice.
- Sophos, Sophia, Meaning "Wisdom, Skill."
- Stephanos, Meaning "A Crown."
- Tabitha from the Greek and Aramaic, Meaning "A
Roe, a Gazelle."
- Thalassa from the Greek, Meaning "The Sea."
- Thalia from the Greek, Meaning "To Flourish, to
Bloom." One of the
- Thana from the Gthanatos, Meaning "Death."
in Greek mythology, Thanatos Is Death Personified.
- Thea in Greek mythology, the Name of a Goddess.
- Thekla from the Greek, Meaning "God-famous."
According to Legend, Thekla Was the First Woman Martyr,
a Convert of St. Paul.
- Thelma from the Greek, Meaning "A Nursling, Infant."
- Theodosia from the Greek, Meaning "Divine Gift."
- Theola from the Greek, Meaning "The Divine."
- Theone from the Greek, Meaning "Godly."
- Theophania from the Greek, Meaning "A Manifestation
of God."
- Theophania from the Greek, Meaning "Manifestation
of God."
- Theophila from the Greek, Meaning "Beloved of God."
- Thera from the Greek therizein, Meaning "To Reap."
Variant Forms: Tracey, Tracy, Terry (English); Therese (French);
Teresa (Spanish and Italian); Theresia, Tressa (German).
- Thesia from the Gthesis, Meaning "A Position, a
Proposition." in Glegend, Theseus Is the Hero of Attica
and King of Athens.
- Thetis from the Gthetos, Meaning "Dogmatic."
in Glegend, the Mother of Achilles. She Dipped Him
into the River Styx When He Was an Infant to Make Him Invulnerable,
but Neglected to Immerse His Heel.
- Thrine from the Greek, Meaning "The Pure One."
- Thyra from the Greek, Meaning "A Door" or
"A Window."
- Tiffany from the Gtheophania, Meaning "Manifestation
of God."
- Timothea from the Greek, Meaning "Honoring God."
- Titania from the Greek, Meaning "The Great One."
in Early Folklore, the Queen of Fairyland and the Wife of
Oberon. Tita
- Topaza from the Gtopazes, a Yellow Variety of Sapphire.
- Tryphena from the Greek, Meaning "Delicate."
in the Bible, Mentioned by St. Paul in the Book of Romans.
- Urania from the Gouranos, Meaning "Heaven."
in Greek mythology, a God Who Is the Personification of
the Heavens.
- Vanessa from the Greek, Meaning "A Butterfly."
- Xanthe from the Greek xanthas, Meaning "Yellow."
Xanthes, a Town in Asia Minor Noted for its Golden-haired
Maidens.
- Xenia from the Greek xenia, Meaning "Hospitality,"
and Xenos,
- Xylophila from the Greek, Meaning "Lover of Forests."
- Yalanda Greek- Form of Yolanda (Violet Flower)
- Yolanda, Yolande from the Geos, Meaning "Dawn"
See Latin.
- Zenobia from the Greek sema, Meaning "A Sign, a
Symbol." a Third Century Queen of Palmyra. Zinaida
- Zephyr from the Greek, Meaning "The West Wind."
in Greek mythology, Zephyrus Was the God of the West Wind.
- Zoe from the Greek, Meaning "Life."
- Zophia a Form of Sophia, from the Gsophos and Sophia,
Meaning "Wisdom, Skill."
- HAWAIIAN - Women
- Ahulani From the Hawaiian, Meaning "A Heavenly
Shrine."
- Ailina The Hawaiian Form of Aileen - Fron
the Greek, Meaning "Light."
- Aliki Feminine Form of the Greek Name Alexis, Meaning
"Protector of Man."
- Aloha an Hawaiian Name, Connoting Love, Mercy, Kindness,
Greetings, and Farewell.
- Alola The Hawaiian Form of the Latin Aurora, Meaning
"Dawn."
- Aolani an Hawaiian Name, Meaning "Heavenly Cloud."
- Atalia The Hawaiian Form of of the Hebrew Athalia, Meaning
"God Is Exalted."
- Halina Hawaiian, Meaning "Resemblance."
- Healani from the Hawaiian, Meaning "Message from
Heaven."
- Iolani from the Hawaiian, Meaning "Royal Hawk."
- Ipo from the Hawaiian, Meaning "Darling."
- Kai from the Hawaiian, Meaning "Ocean."
- Kaimana an Hawaiian Name Meaning "A Diamond."
- Lanai from the Hawaiian, Meaning "A Veranda, a
Terrace."
- Lani from the Hawaiian, Meaning "Sky."
- Laulani from the Hawaiian, Meaning "Heavenly Branch."
- Leihina from the Hawaiian, Meaning "Wreath of the
Moon."
- Leilani from the Hawaiian, Meaning "Heavenly Flower."
Other Forms: Lelani
- Leimomi from the Hawaiian, Meaning "Wreath of Pearls."
- Lilo from the Hawaiian, Meaning "To Be Generous."
- Luana from the Hawaiian, Meaning "To Be at Leisure."
- Mahina from the Hawaiian, Meaning "The Moon."
- Makala from the Hawaiian, Meaning "Myrtle."
- Moana from the Hawaiian, Meaning "Ocean, Open Sea."
- Momi from the Hawaiian, Meaning "Pearl."
- Nalani from the Hawaiian, Meaning "Calmness of
the Heavens."
- Nani from the Hawaiian, Meaning "Glory, Splendor."
- Noelani The Name of an Hawaiian Princess, Meaning "Beautiful
One from Heaven."
- Pua from the Hawaiian, Meaning "A Flower, a Blossom."
See Hebrew & Aramaic Definitions.
- Rapa from the Hawaiian, Meaning "Moon Beam."
- Ualani from the Hawaiian, Meaning "Heavenly Rain."
- Ulani from the Hawaiian, Meaning "Gay."
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- HEBREW - Women
- Abela a Feminine Form of Abel, Fron the Hhevel Meaning
"A Breath" or "Vapor."
- Abibi, Abibit From the Hativ, Meaning "Springlike,
Youthful." Other Forms: Avivi, Avivit.
- Abiela, Abiella From the Hebrew, Meaning "God Is
My Father." Aviella
- Abital a Hname Compounded of Abi (Or Am), Meaning "My
Father," and Tal, Meaning "Dew." in the Bible,
One of the Wives of King David.
- Abra from the Hebrew, Meaning "Earth Mother."
A Feminine Form of Abraham.
- Ada, Adah From the Hebrew, Meaning "Adorned, Beautiful."
Variant Forms: Aeda
- Adah from the Hebrew, Meaning "Beautiful, Decorative."
- Adamah from the Hebrew, Meaning "Earth"
- Adena (Ah-dee-nah) Hebrew. Noble, Adorned (Form of Adriana).
- Adena, Adene From the Hebrew, Meaning "Noble"
or "Adorned." Other Forms: Adina
- Aderes, Aderet From the Hebrew, Meaning "A Cape,
a Covering, a Crown."
- Adie From the Hebrew, Meaning "Ornament."
- Adiella From the Hebrew, Meaning "Ornament of the
Lord."
- Adin From the Hebrew, Meaning "Delicate."
Other Forms: Adena, Adina, Adine
- Adira From the Hebrew, Meaning "Mighty, Strong."
- Admon from the Hebrew, Meaning "Red." The
Name of the Red Peony Flower in Upper Galilee, Israel.
- Afra From the Hebrew, Meaning "A Young Female Deer."
Other Forms: Aphra, Aphrah.
- Aharona, Aharonit, Feminine Forms of the Masculine Aharon
or Aaron, from a Variety of Roots Meaning "To Sing",
"To Shine" "To Teach" or "A Mountain."
Other Forms: Arni, Amina, Aminit, Arona.
- Ahava, Ahuva From the Hebrew, Meaning "Love."
- Ahava (Ah-hah-vah) from the Hebrew. Beloved
- Ahuda From the Hebrew, Meaning "Beloved."
- Aleeza From the Hebrew, Meaning "Joy" or "Happy
One." Other Forms: Aliza, Alizah
- Aleph, Alupha The First Letter of the Halphabet,
Meaning "A Prince."
- Aleron from the Latin, Meaning "One with Wings."
- Aliya, Aliyah From Thc Hebrew, Meaning "To Ascend,
to Go Up."
- Aliza, Alizah From the Hebrew, Meaning "Joy, Joyous
One."Other Forms: Aleeza, Aleezah, Alitza, Alitzah.
- Alma from the Hebrew, Meaning "Maiden."
- Alona, Allonia from the Hebrew, Meaning "Oak Tree."
- Aluma, Alumit from the Halma, Meaning "A Girl,
a Maiden." Other Forms: Alma
- Alupha, Alufa from the Hebrew, Meaning "Leader"
or "Princess."
- Amalia, Amaliah from the Hebrew, Meaning "The Work
of the Lord."
- Amana from the Hebrew, Meaning "Faithful."
a Place-name in the Bible.
- Amelia from the Hand Latin Amal, Meaning "Work."
- Amia from the Hami, Meaning "My People."
- Amina, Amine from the Hand Arabic Amin, Meaning "Trusted,
Faithful." Feminine Forms of Amin.
- Amira from the Hebrew, Meaning "Speech, Utterance."
- Amisa, Amissa from the Hebrew, Meaning "Friend."
- Amita from the Hebrew, Meaning "Truth."
- Amiza from the Hebrew, Meaning "Strong." Other
Forms: Amitza.
- Amma from the Hand Arabic, Meaning "Servant."
- Anan from the Hebrew, Meaning "A Cloud."
- Anat from the Hebrew, Meaning "To Sing." in
the Bible, a Masculine Name, the Father of Shamgar, an Israelite
Judge.
- Aphra from the Hebrew, Meaning "A Young, Female
Deer." Other Forms: Afra, Aphrah, Ayfara.
- Arda, Ardah from the Hebrew, Meaning "Bronze, Bronzed."
Also, a Variant Form of the Hmonth Adar. Other Forms: Ardath
- Arela, Arella from the Hebrew, Meaning an "Angel,
a Messenger."
- Arella (Ah-rehl-lah)from the Hebrew, Angel, Messenger
- Aria the Feminine Form of the Hname Ari, Meaning "A
Lion."
- Ariel, from The Hebrew, Meaning "Lioness of God."
Other Forms: Ariela, Ariella, Arielle
- Ariza from the Hebrew, Meaning "Cedar Panels."
- Armona, Armonit from the Hebrew, Meaning "A Castle,
a Palace." Also, a Tree in the Oak Family.
- Arna from the Hebrew, Meaning "A Cedar Tree."
Other Forms: Arnit, Arza, Arzit
- Ashira from the Hebrew, Meaning "Wealthy."
- Asisa from the Hebrew, Meaning "Juicy, Ripe."
- Assia from the Hebrew, Meaning "Action, Performance."
- Ateret from the Hebrew, Meaning "A Crown, a Covering."
Other Forms: Atara.
- Athalia from the Hebrew, Meaning "God Is Exalted."
- Atira from the Hebrew, Meaning "A Prayer."
- Atura from the Hebrew, Meaning "Adorned" or
"Crowned."
- Avigayil Hname Meaning "Father of Joy." in
the Bible, a Wife of King David. David Manipulated
Her First Husband's Death. Other Forms: Abigail, Abbey,
Abbe, Abby, Gail.
- Avirit from the Hebrew, Meaning "Air, Atmosphere."
- Aviva from the Hebrew, Spring
- Aviva, Avivah from the Hebrew, Meaning "Springtime,"
Connoting Youthfulness, Freshness.
- Avivit from the Hebrew, Lilac
- Avuka, Avukah from the Hebrew, Meaning "Torch,
Flame."
- Ayala, Ayalah from the Hebrew, Meaning "A Deer,
a Gazelle."
- Ayla from the Hebrew, Meaning "A Terebinth Tree"
or "An Oak Tree."
- Aza from the Hebrew, Meaning "Strong."
- Azah from the Hebrew, Meaning Strong Bright
- Aziaz, Azizah from the Hebrew, Meaning "Strong."
- Aziza/azeezah (Ah-zee-zuh) Kiswahili: Precious,
Somali: Gorgeous, Hebrew: Strong Muslim: Dear, Respected,
Esteemed; Precous, Rare, Powerful
- Bara, Barra from the Hebrew, Meaning "To Choose."
- Bathsheba from the Hebrew, Meaning "Daughter of
an Oath." In the Bible, the Wife of Uriah the
Ittite, and Later the Wife of King David; the Mother of
King Solomon. Other Forms: Bathshua, Batsheva, Batshua.
- Batya from the Hebrew, Meaning "Daughter of God."
Other Forms: Bitya, Basya, Bethya
- Behira from the Hebrew, Meaning "Light, Clear."
- Bena from the Hebrew, Meaning "Wise." Other
Forms: Bina.
- Beriah from the Hebrew, Meaning "A Creature."
- Berura, Beruria from the Hand Assyrian, Meaning "Pure,
- Beulah from the Hebrew, Meaning "Married"
or "Ruled Over."
- Bilhah from the Hebrew, Meaning "Weak, Old."
- Bina from the Hebrew, Meaning "Wisdom, Understanding."
Other Forms: Buna.
- Bira from the Hebrew, Meaning "Fortress, Capital."
- Bona from the Hebrew, Meaning "A Builder."
- Bracha from the Hebrew, Meaning "A Blessing."
Other Forms: Beracha.
- Carmel, Carmela, Carmelit from the Hherom, Meaning "A
Vineyard." Other Forms: Carxnania.
- Carmia from the Hebrew, Meaning "Vineyard of the
Lord." Other Forms: Carmiela.
- Carna from the Hebrew, Meaning "A Horn." Other
Forms: Karna, Carnit, Karnit.
- Carniela, Carniella from the Hebrew, Meaning "The
Horn of the Lord." Other Forms: Karniela, Karnielia.
- Chasya from the Hebrew, Meaning "Protected by God."
- Chava (Hah-vah) Hebrew, Meaning Life
- Chaya from the Hebrew, Meaning "Life, Living."
- Civia The Form of the Htzetd (Tztn), Meaning "A
Deer."
- Dagania, Daganya from the Hdagan, Meaning "Corn:
the Seed or Grain of Cereals."
- Dalet from the Hdaled (Dalet), the Fourth Letter of
the Alphabet, Meaning "A Door." Other Forms: Delta
(Greek)
- Dalia from the Hebrew, Meaning Either "A Branch,
a Bough" or "To Draw Water."
- Dana, Danae from the Hebrew, Meaning "To Judge."
- Dani from the Hebrew, Meaning "My Judge."
- Dara/dahra from the Hebrew, Compassionate
- Dasia, Datia from the Hebrew, Meaning "The Law
of the Lord."
- Daya, Dayah from the Hebrew, Meaning "A Bird."
- Deborah from the Hebrew, Meaning "A Bee,"
or "To Speak Kind Words." in the Bible, a Prophet
and Judge of Israel, Wife of Lapidos Who Led the Revolt
Against the Canaanites. Other Forms: Debra, Devora,
Devra, Dobra, Dovra.
- Degula from the Hebrew, Meaning "Excellent, Outstanding."
- Delila, Delilah from the Hebrew, Meaning Either "Poor"
or "Hair." in the Bible, a Philistine Woman, the
Mistress of Samson, Who Betrayed Him. The Connotation:
a Treacherous Seductive Woman.
- Derora, Derorit from the Hebrew, Meaning "A Flowing
Stream" or a "Bird(a Swallow)," Connoting
Freedom.
- Derori from the Hebrew, Meaning "Freedom"
or "Free-flowing." Also the Name of a Bird
(The Swallow).
- Dinah from the Hebrew, Meaning "Judgement."
Other Forms: Deena, Deanna, Deanne, Dena, Dina, Not to Be
Confused with Diana.
- Ditza, Ditzah from the Hebrew, Meaning "Joy."
Other Forms: Diza.
- Doda from the Hebrew, Meaning "An Aunt."
- Dodi, Dodie from the Hebrew, Meaning "My Friend,
My Beloved."
- Dorit from the Hdor, Meaning "A Generation."
- Duba from the Hebrew, Meaning "A Bear."
- Eden from the Hebrew, Meaning "Delight" or
"Adornment."
- Edna,ednah from the Hebrew, Meaning "Delight, Desired,
Adorned, Voluptuous." Other Forms: Adena, Adina.
- Edya, Edyah from the Hebrew, Meaning "Adornment
of the Lord." Edia Is a Variant Spelling.
- Efrat from the Hebrew, Meaning "Honored, Distinguished."
- Efrata from the Hebrew, Meaning "Honored, Distinguished."
in the Bible, the Name of the Wife of Caleb Who Was Also
Called Efrat.
- Efrona from the Hebrew, Meaning "A Bird" (Of
a Species That Sings Well).
- Egla, Eglah from the Hebrew, Meaning "A Heifer."
in the Bible, the Name of One of David's Wives.
- Elana from the Hebrew, Meaning "A Tree." Ilana
Is a Variant Spelling.
- Eliana, Eliane, Elianna from the Hebrew, Meaning "God
Has Answered Me."
- Elinoar from the Hebrew, Meaning "God Is My Youth,"
or "God of My Youth."
- Eliora, Eleora from the Hebrew, Meaning "God Is
My Light."
- Elisheva from the Hebrew, Meaning "God Is My Oath."
The Original Form of Elizabeth.
- Elza from the Hebrew, Meaning "God Is My Joy."
Other Forms: Aliza.
- Emuna, Emunah from the Hebrew, Meaning "Faith."
- Enoch from the Hebrew, Meaning "Educated"
or "Dedicated."
- Erga from the Harog, Meaning "Yearning, Longing."
- Etana from the Hebrew, Meaning "Strong."
- Eve Derived from the Hebrew, Meaning "Life."
- Ezraela, Ezraella, Ezrela Feminine Forms of Ezra from
the Hmeaning "Help, Salvation."
- Gabriela, Gavrila from the Hebrew, Meaning "God
Is My Strength."
- Gafna from the Hebrew, Meaning "A Vine."
- Gal from the Hebrew, Meaning Either "A Mound, a
Hill" or "A Fountain, a Spring."
- Gali from the Hebrew, Meaning "My Spring, My Fountain"
or "My Hill." Galit
- Galia from the Hgaal, Meaning "God Has Redeemed."
- Galiah from the Hebrew, Meaning Wave
- Gana from the Hebrew, Meaning "A Garden."
- Ganit from the Hebrew, Meaning "Defender."
- Ganya from the Hebrew, Meaning "The Garden of the
Lord."
- Garnit from the Hebrew, Meaning "A Granary."
- Gavrila, Gavrilla from the Hebrew, Meaning "A Heroine,
Strong."
- Gayora from the Hebrew, Meaning "Valley of Light."
- Gazit from the Hebrew, Meaning "Hewn Stone."
- Gedula, Gedulah from the Hebrew, Meaning "Big,
Great, Greatness."
- Geela, Geelan from the Hebrew, Meaning "Joy."
Gilah.
- Geela (Gee-lah) from the Hebrew, Meaning Joyful
- Geula, Geulah from the Hebrew, Meaning "Redemption."
- Gevira from the Hebrew, Meaning "Lady, Queen."
- Gevura, Gevurah from the Hebrew, Meaning "Strength."
- Ghila from the Hebrew, Meaning "Joy." Other
Forms: Gila, Gilah
- Gibora, Giborah from the Hebrew, Meaning "Strong,
Heroine."
- Gilada from the Hebrew, Meaning "My Hill Is My
Witness."
- Gilana from the Hebrew, Meaning "Joy, Exultation."
- Gilat from the Hebrew, Meaning "Age" or "A
Stage of Life."
- Gili from the Hebrew, Meaning "My Joy."
- Gilia, Giliah from the Hebrew, Meaning "My Joy
Is in the Lord."
- Gimra from the Hebrew, Meaning "To Ripen, to Complete."
- Ginat from the Hebrew, Meaning "Garden."
- Gitit from the Hebrew, Meaning "Cut Off."
in the Bible, the Name of a Musical Instrument.
- Giva from the Hebrew, Meaning "A Hill, a High Place."
- Giza from the Hebrew, Meaning "Hewn Stone."
- Gomer from the Hebrew, Meaning "To Finish, Complete."
in the Bible, the Wife of Hosea, the Prophet.
- Gozala from the Hebrew, Meaning "A Young Bird."
- Guni from the Hebrew, Meaning "Reddish-black."
In the Bible, a Member of the Tribe of Gad.
- Gurit from the Hebrew, Meaning "The Young of an
Animal," Most Often Referring to the Lion.
- Hadara from the Hebrew, Meaning "Beautiful, Ornamented,
Honored." Other Forms: Hadura
- Hadara/hadarah (Hah-dah-rah) from the Hebrew,
Adorned with Beauty, Splendid
- Hadassah from the Hebrew, Meaning "A Myrtle Tree,"
the Symbol of Victory. Other Forms: Dasa, Dasi.
- Hadassah (Hah-das-sah) from the Hebrew, Myrtle Tree
- Hagar from the Hebrew, Meaning "Forsaken, Stranger."
- Hagia from the Hebrew, Meaning "Festive, Joyous."
- Hagit from the Hebrew, Meaning "Festive, Joyous."
- Hamuda from the Hebrew, Meaning "Desirable, Precious."
- Hanan from the Hebrew, Meaning "Grace, Gracious."
- Hania, Haniya from the Hebrew, Meaning "A Rest
Place, an Encampment." Hanniah Is a Variant Spelling.
- Hanit from the Hebrew, Meaning "A Spear."
Other Forms: Hanita
- Hannah from the Hebrew, Meaning "Gracious, Merciful."
in the Bible, the Mother of Samuel. Other Forms: Hana,
Hanita
- Hasia from the Hebrew, Meaning "Protected by the
Lord." Other Forms: Hasya
- Hasida from the Hebrew, Meaning "A Stork"
or "Pious One."
- Hasina from the Hebrew, Meaning "Strong."
- Hava from the Hebrew, Meaning "Life, Alive."
in the Bible, the Hname of Eve, the First Woman, So Called
Because She Was "The Mother of All Human Life."
- Haviva from the Hebrew, Meaning "Beloved."
- Hedia from the Hebrew, Meaning "The Voice, the
Echo of the Lord."
- Hedva from the Hebrew, Meaning "Joy."
- Hemda from the Hebrew, Meaning "Desirable, Precious."
- Hephziba, Hephzibah from the Hebrew, Meaning "My
Desire Is in Her."
- Hepzi from the Hebrew, Meaning "My Desire."
- Hester from the Greek Aster, Meaning "A Star."
Other Forms: Hadassah.
- Hila from the Hhallel, Meaning "Praise."
- Hula from the Hebrew, Meaning "To Play (An Instrument)."
- Hulda from the Hebrew, Meaning "A Weasel."
- Ilana, Ilanit from the Hilan, Meaning "A Tree."
- Ilanah from the Hebrew, Tree
- Imma from the Hebrew, Meaning "Mother."
- Iti, Itti from the Hebrew, Meaning "With Me."
- Ivrit a Hword, Meaning "The Hlanguage."
- Jael from the Hebrew, Meaning "Mountain Goat"
or "To Ascend."
- Jaen from the Hyaen, Meaning "An Ostrich."
- Jaffa, Jafit from the Hyaffa, Meaning "Beautiful,
Comely."
- Jane from the Hebrew, Meaning "Gracious, Merciful."
- Jardena from the Hyarod, Meaning "To Descend, to
Flow Downward." Jordan Is the Masculine Form.
- Jaredene a Feminine Form of Jared, from the Hebrew,
Meaning "To Descend" or a Descendant, Specifically
of Noah
- Jemina (Jeh-meen-ah) from the Hebrew, Dove. Also
Jonina, Jonita.
- Jemina from the Hebrew, Meaning "Right-handed."
- Jerusha from the Hebrew, Meaning "Taken Possession
Of, Inheritance."
- Jessie from the Hebrew, Meaning "God's Grace,"
- Jethra a Feminine Form of Jethro, Meaning "Abundance,
Riches," in the Hebrew.
- Jezebel from the Hebrew, Meaning "Unexalted"
or "Impure." in the Bible, Jezebel Was the Wife
of King Ahab.
- Joanna, Joanne from the Hebrew, Meaning "God Is
Gracious." Other Forms: Johanna
- Jochebed, Jocheved from the Hebrew, Meaning "God
Is Glorious" or "God Is Honorable." Other
Forms: Yocheved
- Jonati from the Hyona, Meaning "My Dove."
- Jonina from the Hyona, Meaning "A Dove."
- Josepha from the Hebrew, Meaning "He (God) Will
Add."
- Judith from the Hebrew, Meaning "Praise."
The Feminine Form of Judah. In the Bible, Esau's Wife,
and the Beautiful Heroine in the Book of Judith (In the
Apocrypha.) Other Forms: Eudice, Yehudit, Yudit, Yuta.
- Kalanit a Hname for Plants with Cup-shaped, Colorful
Flowers.
- Karna, Karnit from the Hkeren, Meaning "Horn (Of
an Animal)."
- Karniela, Karniella from the Hebrew, Meaning "The
Horn of the Lord."
- Kedma from the Hhedem, Meaning "Towards the East."
- Kefira from the Hebrew, Meaning "A Young Lioness."
- Kelila, Kelula from the Hebrew, Meaning "A Crown,
a Laurel." Other Forms: Kaile, Kayle, Kyla, Kyle.
- Keren, Keryn from the Hebrew, Meaning "Horn (Of
an Animal)."
- Keret from the Hebrew, Meaning "City or Settlement."
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