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Alice is a feminine given name with a rich history spanning multiple European languages. It originated from the Old French name Aalis, a short form of Adelais, which itself derived from the Germanic name Adelheidis (mode...

Aya is a Japanese feminine given name that carries significant aesthetic and cultural weight through its diverse kanji interpretations. The name can be written with characters such as 彩 meaning "colour" (from the elemen...

Chang'e (CHANT ng-uh; Chinese: 嫦娥; pinyin: Cháng'é) is a name deeply rooted in Chinese mythology, belonging to the revered Moon goddess. Her name is composed of the characters Chang (嫦), a character that specifically...

Chen is a unisex Chinese given name that carries poetic and cosmic associations. It can be written with various Chinese characters, most commonly 晨 (chén) meaning "morning" or 辰 (chén), which also means "morning" but a...

Elis is a Swedish variant of Elias, as well as a medieval English form. The name ultimately traces back to the Hebrew root Elijah, meaning "my God is Yahweh." In medieval England, the name Elijah was commonly spelled Eli...

Ellen is a medieval English form of Helen, which itself derives from the Greek name Ἑλένη (Helene). The meaning of Helen is debated; it is often interpreted as “torch” or “corposant” from Greek ἑλένη, or related to σελήν...

Elly is a diminutive of Eleanor, Ellen 1, Elizabeth and other names beginning with El. While often interchangeable with the more common spelling Ellie, Elly maintains its own distinct presence across several European lan...

Hina is a Japanese feminine name that draws from two primary kanji elements: hi meaning "light, sun" (陽) or "sun, day" (日), combined with na (菜) meaning "vegetables, greens." The name therefore carries meanings such a...

Joon is a Korean masculine given name, an alternate transcription of the Hangul 준 (jun). It corresponds to the Sino-Korean name Jun 1, which can be formed from various hanja characters, including 俊 meaning "talented, h...

Junko is a common Japanese feminine given name. Its meaning depends on the kanji characters used to write it. Common meanings from kanji combinations include "pure child" (純子) with jun meaning "pure" and ko meaning "ch...

Kaguya is a Japanese name of literary origin, best known from the classic folktale The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter. The name is composed of the kanji characters 赫 and 映, meaning respectively "bright" and "reflect", so th...

Etymology and MeaningKanako is a feminine Japanese given name composed of two or three kanji elements. The first element often uses 加 (ka) meaning "increase" or 香 (ka) meaning "fragrance." Alternatively, it may involve...

Kasen is a modern English given name, considered a variant of Cason. Like Cason and comparable forms such as Kason, Kayson, and Kaysen, Kasen follows a trend of contemporary names built on the popular sound and style of...

OverviewKokoro (心) is a Japanese feminine name derived from the word kokoro, meaning "heart, mind, soul." It encompasses the emotional and intellectual core of a person, reflecting deep inner qualities. The name is also...

Kyouko is an alternate transcription of the Japanese female name Kyōko, which can be written with various kanji combinations, most commonly 京子 or 恭子. The root name Kyōko combines the element kyō meaning "capital city...

Layla is a feminine name of Arabic origin, meaning "night". It is famously associated with the tragic love story of Layla and Majnun, an old Arab tale that has been retold across centuries and cultures. The name gained w...

Letty is an English feminine diminutive of Lettice and, by extension, of Letitia. The name Letty has been used as an affectionate short form or nickname for these longer names, often conveying familiarity and warmth.Etym...

Lily is a feminine given name derived directly from the name of the flower, which has long been a symbol of purity, innocence, and beauty. The word itself traces back through Old English lilie to Latin lilium, ultimately...

Louise is the French feminine form of Louis. It has been used across multiple European languages, including Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Norwegian, and Swedish, and has seen particular popularity since the 19t...

Etymology and MythologyLuna directly means "the moon" in Latin, and it is also the word for moon in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and other Romance languages. In Roman mythology, Luna was the goddess of the Moon, often d...

Mai is a feminine Japanese given name, notable for its multiple possible kanji spellings and diverse meanings. The name can be written as 舞 (mai) meaning "dance," or as 麻衣 (mai) meaning "linen robe." Another common de...

Maribel is a Spanish feminine name that originated as a contraction of María Isabel, combining two traditionally popular names. In English contexts, it is also used as a compound name blending Mary and Belle, often assoc...

Marisa is a feminine given name widely used in English, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish-speaking countries. It originated as a combination of Maria and Luisa, blending two classic names to create a distinctive compound...

Mayumi is a feminine Japanese name with multiple possible kanji combinations and meanings. The name is commonly written using the elements ma (真) meaning "real" or "genuine," and yumi (弓) meaning "archery bow." Alterna...

Meira is a Hebrew feminine name, the direct feminine form of the masculine name Meir. The root name Meir means “giving light” in Hebrew, a meaning that passes directly to Meira. It is not to be confused with the unrelate...

Merlin is a legendary figure and personal name best known from Arthurian legend, popularized in the English-speaking world through centuries of medieval romance and modern adaptations. The name itself is the Latinized fo...

Mike is a common short form of Michael, traditionally used as a standalone masculine given name in English-speaking countries. As a diminutive, Mike has many familiar variants, including Mick, Mickey, and Mikey, as well...

Miko is a Finnish male given name, functioning as a variant of Mikko, which is itself the Finnish form of Michael. As such, Miko ultimately derives from the Hebrew name מִיכָאֵל (Mikha'el), meaning "who is like God?" — a...