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Medesicaste f Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Means "adorned with prudence", or possibly "the one that surpasses them all in wisdom", derived from Greek μήδεσι (medesi), dative plural of μήδεα (medea) meaning "plans, counsel, cunning", and κέκασμαι (kekasmai) meaning "to surpass, to excel"... [more]

Megalopolis f German
Allegoric personification of the German state Mecklenburg. Very rarely (if ever) used as a given name.

Meherunnesa f Bengali
From the Persian phrase مهرالنساء‎ (mehr an-nisa') meaning "the sun among women", derived from Persian مهر (mehr) meaning "sun" and Arabic نساء (nisa') meaning "women".

Mehrandokht f Persian
Possibly derived from the Persian masculine name Mehran combined with Persian دخت (dokht) "daughter". Also compare Mehrdokht.

Melissanthe f Greek (Rare)
Composed of Greek μελισσα (melissa) "honeybee" and ανθος (anthos) "flower". It is used as a Graecized form of Mélisande (e.g., the 12th-century queen Melisende of Jerusalem is known as Melissanthe in Greek)... [more]

Mennatallah f Arabic (Egyptian, Rare)
Variant transcription of Mennatullah.

Merytmihapi f Ancient Egyptian
Means "Beloved like Hapi".

Merytnetjer f Ancient Egyptian
Means "beloved of the God" in Coptic.

Metreypheap f Khmer
Means "friendliness" in Khmer.

Miaramanana m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy name for the Aphloia theiformis plant.

Midhushtama f Hinduism
MEANING : most bountiful or liberal. It is feminine of Midhushtam... [more]

Mieczësława f Kashubian
Kashubian form of Mieczysława.

Mihr-un-nissa f Persian
The name of a Mughal princess meaning "sun amongst women".

Mikisaburou f Japanese
From Japanese 幹 (miki) meaning "tree trunk" or 三 (mi) meaning "three", 樹 (ki) meaning "tree", 三 (sabu) meaning "three" combined with 郎 (rou) meaning "son"... [more]

Millisainte f Medieval English
Medieval English variant of Millicent.

Mirandolína f Hungarian (Rare)
Diminutive of Mirandola.

Mirandolina f Italian
Diminutive of Miranda.

Misandratra m & f Malagasy
Means "rise" in Malagasy.

Miskwaadesi m & f Ojibwe
This name means "Little Red Turtle". A turtle in Ojibwe is a sign of truth.

Mississippi f English
French word derived from the Ojibwe word misi-ziibi meaning "great river."

Mis-stan-stur f Cheyenne
Means "owl woman" in Cheyenne.

Miyatanzipa f Hittite Mythology
Means "growth genius", deriving from the Hittite element mai or miya ("to grow, to be born, to thrive"). Name borne by a minor Hittite goddess of vegetation.

Mmenimabasi m & f Ibibio
Means "I do believe god" in Ibibio.

Mmenyenemem m & f Ibibio
Means "I now have peace" in Ibibio.

Mnesistrate f Ancient Greek
Derived from Greek μνήσιος (mnesios) meaning "of memory" (cf. Mnesos) combined with στρατος (stratos) "army".

Modupe-oluwa m & f Yoruba, African
Combination of Yoruba Modupe "I thank" or "thank you" and Oluwa meaning "God, lord".

Mofolorunsọ m & f Yoruba
Means "one who is placed in god's care" in Yoruba.

Momochuchuk f Uzbek
Derived from momo meaning "mother" and chuchuk meaning "sweet".

Monâhtseta'e f Cheyenne
Monâhtseta'e is recorded to mean "Shoot Woman" (plant shoots) in the Cheyenne language. Monâhtseta'e, aka Meoohtse'e, was a Cheyenne woman who allegedly had a child with George Custer.

Monalduccia f Medieval Italian
Medieval Italian diminutive of Monalda, as -uccia is an Italian feminine diminutive suffix.

Mönkh-erdene m & f Mongolian
Means "eternal jewel" in Mongolian, from мөнх (mönkh) meaning "eternal" and эрдэнэ (erdene) meaning "jewel, treasure".

Mönkhjargal f & m Mongolian
From Mongolian мөнх (mönkh) meaning "eternal" and жаргал (jargal) meaning "happiness, blessing".

Montevirgen f Spanish (European, Rare)
From the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de Montevirgen, meaning "Our Lady of Mount Virgin."... [more]

Montlenyane f Tswana
Means "beautiful one" in Setswana.

Montserrate m & f Spanish
Variant of Monserrate.

Montserrath f Spanish (Mexican)
Variant of Montserrat, used especially in Mexico.

Morningstar f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Morningstar.

Morolaoluwa f Yoruba
Means "I have seen the slender of the lord God" in Yoruba.

Motimifagha f & m Ijaw
Means "I will not end like this" in Ijaw.

Motlagomang f & m Southern African, Tswana, Sotho
Means "who are you going to?" in Tswana.

Motlalepula f Tswana
Means "she came with rain" in Setswana.

Mpawenimana f Rundi
Means "I was awarded by God" in Kirundi.

Munandjarra f Indigenous Australian, Yolngu
Munandjarra is a main character in Australian film "Ten Canoes".

Muneyinazvo f & m Shona
Means "what have you to do with it" in Shona.

Mungen-seseg f Buryat
Means "money flower" or "silver flower" in Buryat.

Murugeswari f Indian

Mustardseed m & f Theatre
Shakespearean fairy character in "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

Mustikawati f Indonesian
Derived from Indonesian mestika meaning "precious gemstone, crystal" or "beautiful, perfect" combined with the feminine suffix -wati.

Myagmardorj m & f Mongolian
From Mongolian мягмар (myagmar) meaning "Tuesday" and дорж (dorj) meaning "diamond, vajra".

Mzistanadar f Georgian (Archaic)
The first element of this name is derived from Georgian მზის (mzis), which is the genitive of the noun მზე (mze) meaning "sun". The second element is derived from the Georgian compound word თანადარი (tanadari), which consists of the preposition თანა (tana) meaning "with, alongside, together" combined with the adjective დარი (dari) meaning "equal, alike".... [more]

Naagadhvani f Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Odia, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi
Name of a Raga.

Naajannguaq f Greenlandic
Younger form of Naujánguaĸ.

Nagalakshmi f Indian, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Kannada
Means "goddess of snakes", derived from Sanskrit नाग (naga) meaning "snake, serpent" combined with the name of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi.

Náhkȯheósá'e f Cheyenne
Means "Bear Claws Woman" in Cheyenne.

Naithlotonz f Apache

Nametsegang f Tswana
Means "be of good cheer" in Setswana.

Nanaanjueri f Japanese
From Japanese 奈 (na) meaning "apple tree" duplicated using 々, 安 (an) meaning "peace, quiet" or 杏 (an) meaning "apricot", 寿 (ju) meaning "long life", 恵 (e) meaning "favour, benefit" or 絵 (e) meaning "picture, painting, drawing, sketch" combined with 里 (ri) meaning "village"... [more]

Nanaanjurie f Japanese
From Japanese 奈 (na) meaning "apple tree" duplicated using 々, 安 (an) meaning "peace, quiet", 寿 (ju) meaning "long life", 理 (ri) meaning "reason, logic" combined with 恵 (e) meaning "favour, benefit"... [more]

Nanāya-kānat f Babylonian
Possibly means "Nanaya has gathered", deriving from the Akkadian element kanāšu ("to gather in (harvest, people)").

Nanāya-rīšat f Babylonian
Possibly means "Nanaya's joy", deriving from the Akkadian element rīšātu ("joy, happiness").

Nanseolheon f Korean (Rare, Archaic)
Deriving from the Sino-Korean elements 蘭 (nan), meaning "orchid", 雪 (seol) meaning "snow", and 軒 (heon) meaning "carriage, high, wide, balcony". This was the nomme de plume of a prominent female poet of the Joseon dynasty.

Nantéchilde f History
Variant of Nanthild.

Nantosuelta f Celtic Mythology
In Celtic mythology, Nantosuelta is the goddess of nature, the earth, fire and fertility. Nantosuelta is often associated with water and depicted as being surrounded by water. The goddess's name literally translates as "of winding stream" or "sun-drenched valley", from the Proto-Indo-European root *swel- "swelter", found in Indo-European words denoting "sun".

Nápajakútak f Greenlandic
Meaning unknown.

Naranchimeg f Mongolian
Means "sun ornament" in Mongolian, from наран (naran) meaning "sun" and чимэг (chimeg) meaning "ornament".

Narsingaleĸ f Greenlandic
Meaning unknown.

Narsingaleq f Greenlandic
Younger form of Narsingaleĸ.

Nasandratra m & f Malagasy
Means "raised high, exalted" in Malagasy.

Nathanaëlle f French, French (Belgian)
Feminine form of Nathanaël.

Nathanaelle f English
Feminine form of Nathanael.

Nathaniella f English (Rare)
Feminization of Nathaniel or Nathan.

Nathanielle f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Nathaniel, using the suffix -elle.

Natthathida f Thai

Nawapukayus f Cree

Ndabezinhle f Zulu
Means "good news" in Zulu.

Ndakasharwa f Shona
Means "I have been chosen" in Shona.

Ne'elatama'uk f Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
This is the name of the wife of Ham according to the Book of Jubilees.

Neeramphorn f Thai
Means "water and sky" in Thai.

Neferthenut f Ancient Egyptian
Ancient Egyptian feminine name meaning "beautiful lady".

Nefertiabet f Ancient Egyptian
Ancient Egyptian feminine name meaning "Beautiful One of the East".

Neungluthai f Thai

Neveadhitha f Santali
Means "pure" in Santali.

Ngcondebuku m & f Xhosa (Modern)
A combination of Ngconde, the name of a Xhosa clan, and Buku, a surname.

Ngemong-ulun m & f Kelabit
Means "gathering life together" in Kelabit.

Ngeshtin-ana f Near Eastern Mythology
In Sumerian mythology she is a minor goddess of wine and colde seasons known as the 'heavenly grape-vine', who is also considered a divine poet and interpreter of dreams. She is the daughter of Enki and Ninhursag, sister of Dumuzid, and consort of Ningisida.

Ngonidzashe f Shona
Means "God's mercy" in Shona.

Ngozichukwu f Western African, Igbo
Means "God's blessing", derived from Igbo ngozi "blessing" and Chukwu "God".

Nhlakanipho f Zulu
From Zulu inhlakanipho meaning "wisdom".

Nhlohlotelo m & f Tsonga
Means "influence" in Xitsonga.

Nicasipolis f Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Nikasipolis.

Nicesipolis f Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Nikesipolis. A notable bearer of this name was Nicesipolis of Pherae (4th century BC). She was a Thessalian woman, who became a wife or concubine of king Philip II of Macedon... [more]

Nightingale f & m English (Rare)
Possibly a transferred usage of the English surname Nightingale, in honor of Florence Nightingale (1820-1910), an English social reformer.... [more]

Nikasipolis f Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is a little bit uncertain, because there are several possibilities for it (although all related). It might be derived from:... [more]

Nikesipolis f Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is most likely derived from Greek νίκης (nikes) meaning "of victory", which is the genitive singular of the Greek noun νίκη (nike) meaning "victory"... [more]

Níkulinguaĸ f Greenlandic
Combination of Níkolîna and -nnguaq meaning "sweet, dear".

Nimiyikowin m & f Inuit

Ninkiaĝnuna f Sumerian Mythology
Means "mistress beloved by the prince", deriving from the Sumerian elements nin ("queen, mistress, lady"), ki-áĝ ("beloved"), and nun ("prince, noble"). Attested as another name for the goddess Sadarnunna.

Ninšatapada f Ancient Near Eastern, Sumerian
Means "Lady Chosen by (means of) the Heart (Omens)", deriving from the Sumerian elements nin ("queen, mistress") and saĝ ("to chose"). Name borne by a high-priestess of Meslamta-ea (fl... [more]

Ninudishara f Sumerian Mythology, Near Eastern Mythology
Means "lady who amazes the world", deriving from the Sumerian elements nin ("lady or mistress"), u-di ("admiration, amazement"), and šár ("all, totality, world"). Attested as a Sumerian name for the goddess Shalash.

Niutanimats f Ainu
Meaning "Woman with a Pestle" in Ainu.

Niyogushima f Rundi
Means "God should be thanked" in Kirundi.

Nkhetheleng f Sotho
Means "choose for me" in Sotho.

Nnyawedzeni m & f Venda
Means "let me rest" in Tshivenda.

Nohochakyum f & m Mayan, Mayan Mythology

Nombuyiselo f Xhosa
Means "she who gives back" or "mother of restoration" in Xhosa, a feminine form of Mbuyiseli.

Nomin-erdene f Mongolian
From Mongolian номин (nomin) meaning "lapis lazuli, azure" and эрдэнэ (erdene) meaning "jewel, treasure".

Nomthandazo f Southern African, Xhosa, Zulu
Means "a prayer" in Xhosa.

Nonkululeko f Southern African, Zulu, Xhosa, South African
Means "freedom" in Zulu and Xhosa.

Noorashikin f Malay
Variant of Norashikin.

Noorasyikin f Malay
Variant of Norashikin.

Norhaslinda f Malay
Combination of Nor 1 and Haslinda.

Ntsetselelo m & f Tsonga
Means "mercy" in Xitsonga.

Nuraseekeen f Thai (Muslim)
Thai form of Norashikin.

Nurfitriana f Indonesian
Combination of Nur and Fitriana.

Nurgustaana f Yakut
Variant of Nyurguyaana.

Nurmalawati f Indonesian
Combination of the name Nurmala and the feminine suffix -wati.

Nwaanyiabia f Igbo
Means "a woman has come" in Igbo.

Nwankasiobi m & f Igbo
Means "child of consolation" in Igbo.

Nyamtsetseg f Mongolian
Derived from Mongolian ням (nyam) meaning "Sunday" and цэцэг (tsetseg) meaning "flower".

Nyemwererai f Shona
Means "smile" in Shona.

Nyengeterai f Shona
Means "pray for" in Shona.

Nyurguyaana f Yakut
Feminine form of Nyurgun.

Oghenegaren m & f Western African, Urhobo
Means "God is great" in Urhobo.

Oghenevwemu m & f Urhobo
Means "God owns all things" in Urhobo.

Oĸôrĸungmaĸ m & f Greenlandic
Meaning unknown.

Oktaviyanti f Indonesian
Combination of Oktavia and Yanti

Olasunkanmi m & f Yoruba
Means "God is by my side" in Yoruba.

Olimpiodora f Russian
Russian form of Olympiodora.

Oltinbuvish f Uzbek
Derived from oltin meaning "gold" and buvish meaning "lady".

Oltinnovvot f Uzbek
Derived from oltin meaning "gold" and novvot meaning "rock sugar".

Oluwafisayo m & f Western African, Yoruba
Means "God has added to my joy" in Yoruba.

Oluwarotimi m & f Yoruba
Means "the Lord stays with me" in Yoruba.

Oluwaseyanu m & f African
GOD has done a miracle

Oluwatomiwa m & f Western African, Yoruba
Means "God searched for me" in Yoruba.

Oluwatoyosi f & m Nigerian, Yoruba
Means "God is worthy to rejoice unto" in Yoruba.

Olympiodora f Ancient Greek
Feminine form of Olympiodoros.

Ölziichimeg f Mongolian
Derived from the Mongolian өлзий (ölzii) meaning "good luck, blessing" and чимэг (chimeg) meaning "decoration, ornament".

Ölziidelger m & f Mongolian
Derived from the Mongolian өлзий (ölzii) meaning "good luck, blessing" and дэлгэр (delger) meaning "vast, wide" or "prosperous, abundant".

Ölziikhutag m & f Mongolian
Means "blessing" in Mongolian.

Ölziinemekh m & f Mongolian
Derived from the Mongolian өлзий (ölzii) meaning "good luck, blessing" and нэмэх (nemekh) meaning "add, enhance".

Onjalalaina m & f Malagasy
From the Malagasy onja meaning "wave" and lalaina meaning "loved, held dear".

Oñumsinachi m & f Igbo
Means "my joy is from God" in Igbo.

Onwuegbunam m & f Igbo
Means "let death not kill me" in Igbo.

Onyedikachi m & f Igbo, African
Means "who is greater than God?" in Igbo.

Oqooqummaaq m & f Greenlandic
Younger form of Oĸôrĸungmaĸ.

Orguelleuse f Arthurian Cycle
Feminine equivalent of Orguelleus. This was used by the 13th-century German poet Wolfram von Eschenbach in Parzival, his expansion and completion of Chrétien de Troyes' unfinished romance Perceval, the Story of the Grail, for a hitherto unnamed character... [more]

Orlanduccia f Medieval Italian
Medieval Italian diminutive of Orlanda, as -uccia is an Italian feminine diminutive suffix.

Ortiqbuvish f Uzbek
Derived from ortiq meaning "superior" and buvish meaning "lady".

Osatohamwen m & f Western African, Edo
Means "the mercy of God is upon me" in Edo language.

Osterhildis f Medieval German
Latinate form of Osterhilde.

Otgonchimeg f Mongolian
From Mongolian отгон (otgon) meaning "youngest" and чимэг (chimeg) meaning "ornament".

Otgonjargal f & m Mongolian
From Mongolian отгон (otgon) meaning "youngest, final" and жаргал (jargal) meaning "happiness, blessing".

Ottelijaana f Finnish
Variant of Ottiliana.

Oyimposhsha f Uzbek
Derived from oyim, a title used for aristocratic women, and poshsha an endearing term for a girl or woman

Oyinkansola f Yoruba
Means "sweetness is dropped into wealth" in Yoruba.

Oyuundelger m & f Mongolian
Derived from the Mongolian оюун (oyuun) meaning "wisdom, intelligence, cleverness" or "mind" in Mongolian and дэлгэр (delger) meaning "vast, wide" or "prosperous, abundant".

Oyuun-erdene m & f Mongolian
Derived from the Mongolian оюун (oyuun) meaning "wisdom, intelligence, cleverness" or "mind" in Mongolian and эрдэнэ (erdene) meaning "jewel" or "precious".

Pálmfríður f Icelandic (Rare)
Combination of Pálmi and the Old Norse element fríðr meaning "beautiful", originally "beloved".

Panqara Wara f Aymara
From the Aymara panqara meaning "flower" and wara wara meaning "star".

Pantaléonie f French (Rare, Archaic)
Feminine form of Pantaléon.

Pantaléonne f French (Rare, Archaic), French (Quebec, Rare, Archaic)
Feminine form of Pantaléon.

Papatuanuku f Polynesian Mythology
The full name of Papa

Paraskiewia f Polish (Archaic)
Polish form of Paraskeve.

Pardabuvish f Uzbek
Derived from Uzbek parda meaning "screen, curtain" and buvish meaning "lady".

Passchynken f Medieval Dutch (Rare), Medieval Flemish (Rare), Medieval Walloon (Rare)
Medieval Dutch form of Paquette.

Pasztorella f Hungarian
Cognate of Pastorella, meanig "little shepherdess".

Patareshnes f Ancient Egyptian
Means "the land rejoices in her" in Egyptian.

Pattamawadi f Thai
Alternate transcription of Patthamawadi.

Pattaratida f Thai

Pattaungeng m & f Buginese

Patthamawan f Thai
From Thai ปัทมา (patthama) meaning "lotus" and วรรณ (wan) meaning "colour, tint".

Patyegarang f Indigenous Australian
Of uncertain etymology. Name borne by an indigenous Australian woman (fl. 1780) of the Cammeraygal clan of the Eora nation.

Peachenella f African American (Rare)

Peisianassa f Greek Mythology
Feminine form of Peisianax. In Greek mythology, Peisianassa is a Tyrian maid who attends to Semele.

Pëllumbesha f Albanian
Derived from Albanian pëllumbeshë "dove, pigeon; (endearing) child, daughter".

Peñafrancia f Filipino
Taken from the Spanish titles of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia/Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia and La Virgen de la Peña de Francia, meaning "The Virgin of the Rock of France" and "Our Lady of the Rock of France" respectively, venerated in Naga City though originating from the image enshrined in Salamanca, Spain.

Pentecouste f Medieval French
French form of Pentecost.

Penthesilea f Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Penthesilea was an Amazonian queen, daughter of Ares and Otrera, and sister of Hippolyta, Antiope and Melanippe. She led her troops to the Trojan War in support of King Priamos.... [more]

Peramonkoro f Ainu
Meaning "child playing with a spatula". The name of Peramonkoro Sunazawa, Ainu activist and one of the most respected Japanese textile artists of the twentieth century.

Pereasuodei f Ijaw
Means "wealth has entered me" in Ijaw.

Peredeslava f Medieval Russian

Permatasari f Indonesian
From Indonesian permata meaning "gem, jewel" and sari meaning "essence".

Perronnelle f Medieval French
Variant of Perronelle.

Persephanie f American (Rare)
Variant of Persephone.

Persephassa f Greek Mythology
Older, archaic form of Persephone, which suggests pre-Hellenic origins.

Persephatta f Greek Mythology

Persephonie f English (Rare)
Variant of Persephone.

Perszephoné f Greek Mythology (Magyarized)
Hungarian form of Persephone.

Pertevniyal f Ottoman Turkish
From Persian پرتو (partow) meaning "ray of light" and نهال (nehal) meaning "sapling, shoot".

Pétronnille f Picard
Picard form of Pétronille.

Pettronella f Medieval Hungarian
Medieval Hungarian variant of Petronella.

Pfiffigunde f Literature
Created by the translator Ute Eichler as the name for Princess Smartypants (by Babette Cole). The name contains the German word pfiffig "smart" and the German name element GUND "war" (see, e.g., Hildegund).

Phajathoibi f Manipuri
Means "beautiful and loved daughter" in Meitei.

Phanthittra f Thai
Means "love" in Thai.

Pharahildis f Germanic (Latinized)
Latinized form of Farahild.

Phaxsi Jalsu f Aymara
From the Aymara phaxsi meaning "moon" and jalsu meaning "east; sunrise" or "spring".

Phaxsi Nayra f Aymara
From the Aymara phaxsi meaning "moon" and nayra meaning "eyes".

Philhelmina f English (Rare)
Variant of Philomena, influenced by Wilhelmina.

Philiberthe f Norman
Norman feminine form of Philibert.

Phonesavanh f & m Lao
From Lao ພອນ (phone) meaning "blessing" and ສະຫວັນ (savanh) meaning "heaven, paradise".

Piedras Alba f Spanish (Rare)
Variant of Piedras Albas.

Piedrasanta f Spanish (Rare)
Singular (slightly more common) form of Piedrasantas.

Pieternella f Dutch
Alternate form of Petronella.

Pieternelle f Medieval Dutch

Pleasantine f English (Rare)

Ploychompoo f Thai
From Thai พลอย (phloi) meaning "gem; precious stone" and ชมพู (chomphu) meaning "rose apple".

Ployshompoo f Thai
Variant transcription of Ploychompoo.

Polychronia f Late Greek
Derived from the Greek noun πολυχρονία (polychronia) meaning "length of time". However, one could also regard this name as the feminine form of Polychronios.... [more]

Polymatheia f Greek Mythology
From Greek πολυμάθεια (polymatheia), πολυμαθία (polymathia) meaning "much learning, erudition", from πολύς (polys) "much" and μαθ- (math-), the root of the verb μανθάνω (manthano) "to learn"... [more]

Pomaikalani m & f Hawaiian (Rare)
Possibly meaning "apple of the heavens" in Hawaiian

Potencyjana f Medieval Polish
Medieval Polish form of Potencjana.

Potentienne f French (Archaic), French (Quebec, Archaic), French (African, Rare)
French form of Potentiana.

Pradakshina f Hinduism
Pradakshina is called parikrma means to take a round of statue of god, holy Placea or place worth to pay respect.

Praphaiphak f Thai (Rare)
From Thai ประไพ (praphai) meaning "beautiful, pretty" and พักตร์ (phak) meaning "face".

Prisciliana f Spanish (Latin American), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Feminine form of Prisciliano.

Priyaranjan f Odia
Means "dearly beloved one" in Odia.

Prosperidad f Spanish (Philippines, Rare)
Means "prosperity" in Spanish.

Protogeneia f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek πρωτογενής (prôtogenês) meaning "firstborn, primeval" (see Protogenes). This was the name of several figures in Greek mythology, as well as an epithet of the goddess Tyche (equivalent to Latin Primigenia, an epithet of Fortuna).

Providencia f Spanish
Spanish form of Providence.

Providentia f Roman Mythology
In ancient Roman religion, Providentia is a divine personification of the ability to foresee and make provision. She was among the embodiments of virtues that were part of the Imperial cult of ancient Rome.

Provvidenza f Italian
Italian cognate of Providence.

Prudenciana f Spanish (Rare), Portuguese (Rare)
Elaboration of Prudencia.

Przemysława f Polish
Feminine form of Przemysław.

Przybycześć f Polish
Old polish name, consisting two parts: przyby- meaning "to arrive" or "to come" and -cześć meaning "virtue", "respect", "good name" or "honor". Name could mean "The one with whom good name comes"

Przybysława f Polish (Rare)
Feminine form of Przybysław.

Pudencjanna f Polish (Rare, Archaic)
Polish form of Pudentiana.

Pudentienne f French (Archaic), French (African, Rare)
French form of Pudentiana.

Pukkeenegak f New World Mythology, Inuit Mythology
In Inuit mythology, Pukkeenegak is a goddess of children, pregnancy, childbirth and the making of clothes.

Pureun-byeol f & m Korean (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Pureun and Byeol.

Pürevjargal f & m Mongolian
From Mongolian пүрэв (pürev) meaning "Monday" and жаргал (jargal) meaning "happiness, blessing".

Purificação f Portuguese
Portuguese form of Purificación.

Purificació f Catalan
Catalan form of Purificación.

Purnamasari f Indonesian
From Indonesian purnama meaning "full moon" combined with sari meaning "essence".

Pushpanjali f Tamil
Means "an offering of flowers" (to the Gods)... [more]

Puspitasari f Indonesian
Combination of Puspita and Sari 2.

Pythodorida f Ancient Greek, History
Feminine form of the Greek masculine name Πυθοδωρίδης (Pythodorides), which means "son of Pythodoros", as it consists of the name Pythodoros combined with the patronymic suffix ἴδης (ides).... [more]

Qamarunnisa f Arabic
Means "moon of women" in Arabic, from قمر (qamar) meaning "moon" and نساء (nisa) meaning "women"

Qhana Chuyma f Aymara
From the Aymara qhana meaning "clear; light, clarity" and chuyma meaning "lung" in Aymara, conceptually seen as the 'heart' of a person or seat of sentiment and emotion in Aymara culture.

Qhana Qinaya f Aymara
From the Aymara qhana meaning "clear; light, clarity" and qinaya meaning "cloud".

Quadratilla f Ancient Roman
Roman cognomen, meaning "quartered" and used as a feminine form of Quadratus. ... [more]

Qualchamitl m & f Nahuatl
Meaning uncertain. The first element probably derives from Nahuatl cualli "good, well, a good thing; beautiful, handsome, pretty".

Qudaibergen m & f Kazakh
Kazakh word that translates to "God-given". Derived from the Kazakh word quda/quday, meaning "God" (ultimately derived from Persian khuda meaning "God" as well) and the Kazakh word bergen meaning "brought by".

Quebeleplus f Arthurian Cycle
Meaning unknown. She was featured in Heinrich von dem Türlin's Diu Crône.

Queenesther f English (African), African American
Combination of the word queen and Esther, used to honor Queen Esther, the eponymous heroine of the Book of Esther in the Bible.

Queenivette f English (Modern, ?)

Quieselchen f Popular Culture
This name comes from the popular German folk song 'Tanz, tanz, Quieselchen'.... [more]

Quillasumaq f Quechua
Means "beautiful moon" in Quechua.

Quintiliana f Ancient Roman, Italian (Archaic), Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Feminine form of Quintilianus (see Quintilian).

Quintiniana f Late Roman, Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Feminine form of Quintinianus (see also Quintinian).

Qullqi Nayra f Aymara
Means "silver eyes" in Aymara.

Qurbonsuluv f Uzbek
Derived from qurbon meaning "religious offering, oblation" and sulu(v) meaning "beautiful".

Quri Panqara f Aymara
Means "gold flower" in Aymara.

Quriquyllur f Quechua
Derived from Quechua quri "gold" and quyllur "star".

Qurrat al-ʿAyn f Arabic, Iranian (?)
Means "solace/consolation to the eyes" in Arabic. This was the title of Fatimah Baraghani, a 19th-century Persian poet, theologian and reformer (compare Táhirih).

Raedieahkka f Sami Mythology
Raedieahkka was the wife of the superior Sami deity Radien-attje.

Raeshanique f African American (Rare)
Variant of Rashanique.

Ragintrudis f Frankish (Latinized)
Latinized form of Ragintrud. Ragintrudis was the third wife of Dagobert I, king of Austrasia, Neustria, Burgundy, and also king of all the Franks.

Ragnfríður f Icelandic
Icelandic younger form of Ragnfríðr.

Ragnþrúðr f Old Norse
Old Norse combination of regin "advise", "decision", "might", "power" (of the gods) and þrúðr "strength".

Rajalakshmi f Indian, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu
Combination of the names Raja 2 and Lakshmi.

Ratnacandra m & f Indonesian
Combination of Ratna and Candra, derived from रत्नचन्द्र (rathnachandra), "jewel of the moon" or "shining treasure" in Sanskrit.

Rattanawadi f Thai
From Thai รัตนา (rattana) meaning "gem, jewel" and วดี (wadi) meaning "possessing, having".

Rauthgundis f Literature
Alternate spelling of Rautgundis.... [more]

Reformation m & f English (Puritan)
Referring to the protestant reformation and/or the reformation of the heart.

Reisamahime f Japanese
麗 = gorgeous / elegance... [more]

Remembrance f English (Puritan), Romani (Archaic)

Renpetnefer f Ancient Egyptian

Rhiainfellt f Medieval Welsh
Derived from Welsh rhiain "maiden" (originally "queen" from Celtic *r-gan-) and mellt "lightning". Rhiainfellt or Rhieinfellt was the name of a great-granddaughter of Urien Rheged who became the wife of the 7th-century Anglo-Saxon king Oswy of Northumbria.

Rizqiyawati f Indonesian (Rare)
Combination of Rizqiya and Wati

Robertuccia f Medieval Italian
Medieval Italian diminutive of Roberta, as -uccia is an Italian feminine diminutive suffix.

Roqueaiikwe f Ojibwe

Rósinkransa f Icelandic (Modern, Rare)
Feminine form of Rósinkrans.

Roslinawati f Indonesian, Malay
Combination of Roslina and the feminine suffix -wati or alternatively, Ros and Linawati.

Rozemarijne f Dutch (Rare)
Variant of Rozemarijn.

Rullgardina f Literature
From Swedish rullgardin meaning "roller blind, roll-down curtain". This is one of the middle names of Pippi Långstrump (English: Pippi Longstocking), full name Pippilotta Viktualia Rullgardina Krusmynta Efraimsdotter Långstrump, a character invented by Swedish author Astrid Lindgren.

Rultk-ynevyt f Chukchi

Ruvaredenga f Shona
It means "the flower of heaven".

Saarannguaq f Greenlandic
Greenlandic younger form of Sâránguaĸ.

Sabelluccia f Medieval Italian
Medieval Italian diminutive of Sabella, as -uccia is an Italian feminine diminutive suffix.... [more]

Sacramentos f & m Spanish (Rare)
Plural form of Sacramento.

Sadiebethea f English
Princess

Sa'diposhsha f Uzbek
Derived from the Arabic masculine name Sa'di and poshsha , an endearing term for a girl or woman.

Sae-han-byeol f Korean (Modern, Rare)
From Han-byeol prefixed with determiner 새 (sae) meaning "new."

Sagittarius m & f Astronomy
Means "archer" in Latin. From the Latin sagittarius 'archer'.... [more]

Saikhantsog m & f Mongolian
Derived from the Mongolian сайхан (saikhan) meaning "nice, beautiful, handsome" and цог (tsog) meaning "energy, embers, glowing coals".

Saikhanzaya f Mongolian
Derived from Mongolian сайхан (saikhan) meaning "nice, good, beautiful" and заяа (zayaa) meaning "future, fate, fortune".

Sainkhishig m & f Mongolian
From the Mongolian сайн (sain) meaning "good" and хишиг (khishig) meaning "grace, blessing, favour".

Saintsetseg f Mongolian
From the Mongolian сайн (sain) meaning "good" and цэцэг (tsetseg) meaning "flower".

Sainzhargal m & f Mongolian
From the Mongolian сайн (sain) meaning "good" and жаргал (zhargal) meaning "happiness, joy".

Salshabilla f Indonesian

Salvatorica f Sardinian
Feminine form of Salvatore primarily used in Sardinia.

Salvatorina f Italian
Feminine diminutive of Salvatore.

Sandraudiga f Germanic Mythology
Sandraudiga is a Germanic goddess, attested on a stone with a Latin inscription, found in North Brabant, the Netherlands. The origin and meaning of her name are debated: theories include a derivation form Germanic *sanþ "true, real" and Gothic audags "rich; fortunate" and Old English *sand "sand" and Gothic rauds "red".

Sanseverina f Obscure
Possibly a feminine form of the Italian surname Sanseverino, referring to Saint Severinus.

Sansparella f Romani (Archaic)
From French sans pareil "unmatched, incomparable, peerless". Its use as a given name in the 19th century may be promoted by an eponymous warship (captured by the Britains from France) or by a famous steam locomotive built in 1829.

Sanspirella f Romani (Archaic)
Variant of Sansparella.

Saorfhlaith f Irish
Means free princess or free noblewoman derived from Irish saor meaning "free" and Irish flaith meaning "princess, nobelwoman".

Sapangaaraq f Greenlandic
Younger form of Sapangâraĸ.

Saranchimeg f Mongolian
Derived from the Mongolian сар (sar) meaning "moon" and чимэг (chimeg) meaning "decoration, ornament".

Sarangarakh f & m Mongolian (Rare)
Means "moonrise" in Mongolian, from саран (saran) meaning "moon" and гарах (garakh) meaning "to appear, occur".