This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the usage is Ancient.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Xenocharis m & f Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ξένος
(xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest" combined with the Greek noun χάρις
(charis) meaning "grace, kindness".
Xenodike f Ancient Greek, Greek MythologyDerived from Greek ξένος
(xenos) meaning "foreign, strange" as well as "foreigner, guest" combined with the Greek noun δίκη
(dike) meaning "justice, judgement" as well as "custom, usage".
Xiuhcuetzin f Aztec, NahuatlPossibly derived from Nahuatl
xihuitl, which can mean "turquoise, grass, greenish thing", "year, comet", or "flame, fire",
cueitl "skirt", and
-tzin, a diminutive or reverential suffix... [
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Yashika f Sanskrit, IndianYashika is an Indian name for girls meaning 'Successful', Yash ko prapth karne wali.
Yashodhara f SanskritMeans "preserving glory", derived from Sanskrit यशस्
(yashas) meaning "fame, praise, glory" and धर
(dhara) meaning "holding, maintaining, bearing"... [
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Yohl Ikʼnal f Classic MayanAnglicisation of
IX-(Y)O꞉L-la IKʼ-NAL-la, the transcription of the name of a queen of the Maya city-state of Palenque, which translates to "Lady Heart of the Wind Place".
Yoy f SanskritSanskrit; "Yoy" roughly translates to "lucky".
Yrsa f Old Norse, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Icelandic, FaroeseOf unknown meaning. Theories include a derivation from an Ancient Norse word for "she-bear" with the same roots as Latin
ursa (compare
Ursula, which used to be used as a Latinization of Yrsa), even though this seems rather unlikely... [
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Zarana f SanskritA South Asian name derived from Sanskrit, meaning "lake of water" or "waterfall". Notable name bearers include modern bioengineer Zarana Patel and fictional assassin Zarana from the G.I. Joe universe... [
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Zarinaea f Scythian (Latinized)Latinized form of
Zarinaia. This was the name of a queen regnant and military leader of the Saka tribe, possibly legendary, who waged a war against the Medes.
Zarinaia f Scythian (Hellenized)Probably derived from Old Iranian *
zari- "golden". This was the name of a legendary Saka (Scythian) warrior queen.
Zarmandukht f Ancient ArmenianMeans "the old man's daughter" from Persian
zarman "old man" and
duxt "daughter". This was the name of a 4th-century Armenian noblewoman who became a queen consort of Arsacid Armenia.
Zathapy f Ancient EgyptianMeans "daughter of Apis" (a sacred bull considered to be a son of Hathor, primarily worshipped in the Memphis region), deriving from the Ancient Egyptian element
sAt. This was the second name of
Senebtisi.
Zatipy f Ancient EgyptianMeaning "Daughter of Ipy". Name borne by a wife of Khnumhotep I, governer of Oryx circa 2000 BCE.
Zebous f Ancient GreekEtymology uncertain, although the second name element may come from
βοῦς (bous) meaning "cattle".
Zeuxithea f Ancient GreekDerived from Greek ζεύγνυμι
(zeugnumi) "to yoke, join together, join in wedlock" and θεά
(thea) "goddess".
Zilika f Sanskrit (Rare)Another variation for Sanskrit name "Jhilika" which means Sunlight, the strong light of sun.
Ziplantawiya f Ancient Near Eastern, HittiteOf uncertain origin, but possibly using the Luwian feminine suffix
-wiya ("woman"). Name borne by a sister of the Hittite king Tudhaliya I. Her name is mentioned in a ritual to protect her brother from witchcraft that she allegedly carried out in an attempt to curse him.
Zoetia f Ancient Greek (Rare)Etymology certain, possibly a form of
Zoe. It may be a feminine form of Greek Ζωητός
(Zoetos), which meant "capable of being vitalized".