Submitted Names Matching Pattern *nia

This is a list of submitted names in which the pattern is *nia.
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Feronia f Etruscan Mythology
Derived from a Sabine adjective corresponding to Latin fĕrus "not cultivated, untamed; of the field, wood; not mitigated by any cultivation". Feronia was a goddess associated with wildlife, fertility, health, and abundance... [more]
Fetinia f Medieval Russian
Medieval Russian form of Fotina. Found in the Novgorod Birch-Bark Letters.
Finia f Basque
Basque name related to Eufemia (see Euphemia), most likely a short form.
Flamínia f Portuguese
Portuguese form of Flaminia.
Floronia f Ancient Roman
Feminine form of Floronius. Floronia was one of the Vestal Virgins.
Florunia f Polish
Diminutive of Flora.
Fluonia f Roman Mythology
Derives from fluo, fluere, "to flow," is a form of Juno who retains the nourishing blood within the womb. Women attended to the cult of Juno Fluonia "because she held back the flow of blood (i.e., menstruation) in the act of conception" and pregnancy... [more]
Frania f Polish
Diminutive of Franciszka.
Fredonia f English (American, Rare)
Apparently from the English word freedom combined with a Latinate suffix (perhaps modeled on Caledonia), given infrequently as an American name in the 19th century in reference to the United States of America... [more]
Furnia f Ancient Roman
Feminine form of Furnius.
Gegania f Ancient Roman
Feminine form of Geganius. Gegania was one of the first Vestal Virgins, selected by Numa Pompilius, the second king of Rome.
Génia f Hungarian
Hungarian short form of Eugénia.
Genia f Polish, Kashubian, Romansh
Polish, Kashubian and Romansh short form of Eugenia as well as a Polish and Kashubian diminutive of Genowefa.
Genia f Corsican
Feminine form of Geniu.
Georgenia f English (Rare)
Variant of Georgina modelled on Eugenia.
Ghania f Arabic (Maghrebi)
Derived from Arabic غني (ghaniyy) meaning "rich, wealthy, prosperous".
Gienia f Polish
Diminutive of Eugenia.
Ginia f English
Short form of Virginia.
Ginia f Sardinian
Variant of Gilla.
Giunia f Italian, Theatre
Italian form of Junia. It was used for the female lead character in Mozart's opera Lucio Silla (1772).
Gorgonia f Late Greek, History (Ecclesiastical), Spanish (Philippines)
Feminine form of Gorgonios. This was the name of a daughter of Saints Gregory the Elder and Nonna, also venerated as a saint.
Grekinia f Russian
Variant of Grekyna.
Grimonia f Medieval Irish
The daughter of a pagan chieftain in 4th century Ireland. She converted to Christianity when she was aged about 12 and dedicated her life to Christ. When she reached the age to marry, her father wanted her to wed one of the noblest and wealthiest chiefs in Ireland... [more]
Grzenia m Kashubian
Diminutive of Grzegórz.
Gunia f Polish
Diminutive of Agata via Agunia.
Gwennia f English (Rare)
Rare elaboration of Gwen.... [more]
Hákonía f Icelandic (Rare)
Feminine form of Hákon.
Hammonia f German (Rare, Archaic)
The allegoric personification of the city of Hamburg. Extremely rare as a given name for persons.
Hanania f Biblical (Rare)
Feminine form of Hananiah.
Hania m Hopi
From Hopi hónawuu "bear".
Hania f Judeo-Spanish
Judeo-Spanish variant of both Haniyya and Hannah.
Hania f Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 汎 (han) meaning "float, drift" combined with 似 (i) meaning "resemble" and 空 (a) meaning "sky". Other kanji can be used.
Hanunia f Polish
Diminutive of Hanna 1.
Helunia f Polish
Diminutive of Helena.
Henia f Polish, Kashubian
Polish diminutive of Henryka and Kashubian diminutive of Henrika.
Herennia f Ancient Roman
Herennia Cupressenia Etruscilla was an Augusta and later regent of the Roman Empire, married to Emperor Decius, and mother of Emperors Herennius Etruscus and Hostilian.
Hibernia f English (Rare)
From the Roman name for Ireland, which was influenced by Latin hibernus "wintry". (Cf. Ierne, Iverna, Juverna.)
Hionia f Romanian (Rare), Greek (Rare), Russian (Archaic), History (Ecclesiastical)
Greek variant transliteration of Χιονία (see Chionia), Russian variant transliteration of Хиония (see Khioniya) as well as the Romanian form of this name.
Hispania f Obscure
She is the national personification of Spain. It is thought to be derived from Phoenician 𐤔𐤐‎𐤍‎ ‎𐤀𐤉‎‎‎ (ʾiy šapan) meaning "land of hyraxes". Another proposed other possible derivation, which is from Phoenician ‎‎𐤑𐤐𐤍‎‎ ‎𐤀𐤉‎‎‎ (‘i ṣapun) meaning "(is)land to the north".
Hixinia f Galician (Rare)
Galician feminine form of Hyginus.
Honia f Polish
Diminutive of Honorata.
Hristiania f Bulgarian
Simplified transcription of Hristiyaniya.
Hymnia f English
Diminutive of Polyhymnia.
Iesenia f Spanish (Latin American)
Variant of Yesenia.
Ifigénia f Hungarian, Portuguese
Hungarian and Portuguese form of Iphigenia.
Ifigenia f Greek (Rare), Polish, Italian, Spanish
Modern Greek, Italian, and Polish form of Iphigenia. This is also a Spanish variant of Efigenia, used to refer to the tragic heroine of Greek myth.
Ifiyenia f Greek (Rare)
Variant transcription of Ιφιγένεια (see Ifigenia).
Iginia f Italian
Feminine form of Iginio.
Imogènia f Literature, Catalan
Catalan form of Imogen.
Ionia f English (American, Rare)
Name of an ancient coastal region of Anatolia, from the name of the ancient Greek Ionians.... [more]
Iphagenia f English
Variant form of Iphigenia
Iphegenia f Ancient Greek
Greek mythology name meaning mighty. A daughter of King Agamemnon and Queen Clytemnestra.
Ironia f Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 惟 (i) meaning "only" combined with 露 (ro) meaning "dew", 仁 (ni) "humaneness, benevolence, kindness" and 空 (a) meaning "sky". Other kanji can be used.
Istevània f Sardinian
Sardinian cognate of Stefania.
Itonia f Greek Mythology
Means "of Iton, Itonian" in Greek. This was an epithet of the Greek goddess Athena originating in the ancient town of Iton (also known as Itonos), south of Phthiotis, in Thessaly. Some ancient sources say that Athena Itonia was given her epithet from a king or priest named Itonus.
Ivania f Italian
Italian feminine form of both Ivan and Yvain.
Ivonia f English (American)
Czech, Slovak, Croatian, Serbian, Macedonian
Iwunia f Polish
Polish diminutive of Iwa.
Izunia f Polish
Diminutive of Izabela and Izabella.
Jadwinia f Polish
Diminutive of Jadwiga.
Jania f Kazakh
Variant transliteration of Жания (see Zhaniya).
Jasiunia f Polish
Diminutive of Janina.
Jauhenia f Belarusian
Variant transcription of Yauheniya.
Jefrasinnia f Belarusian
Variant transliteration of Ефрасіння (see Efrasinnia).
Jenia f Bulgarian
Variant transcription of Женя (see Zhenya).
Jennia f English (American, Rare)
Originally a diminutive of Eugenia, this is now considered a Latinate variant of Jennie.
Jerònia f Catalan (Rare)
Feminine form of Jeroni.
Jesenia f Norwegian (Archaic), Swedish (Rare)
Scandinavian adoption and adaption of Gesine.
Jeszénia f Hungarian
Hungarian form of Jessenia.
Jevgenia f Estonian
Estonian transcription of Евгения (see Yevgeniya).
Jolunia f Polish
Diminutive of Jolanta.
Júnía f Icelandic
Icelandic form of Junia.
Justinià m Catalan
Catalan form of Justinian.
Jusztínia f Hungarian
Hungarian feminine form of Justinian.
Kalpurnia f Polish
Polish form of Calpurnia.
Kania f Sundanese
Means "girl, virgin" in Sundanese, ultimately from Sanskrit कन्या (kanya).
Kasiunia f Polish
Diminutive of Katarzyna.
Kenia f English, Spanish (Mexican), Brazilian
Spanish short form of Eugenia, now used independently. It coincides with the Spanish name for the African country of Kenya.... [more]
Kharitania f Medieval Russian
Medieval Russian feminine form of Khariton. Found in the Novgorod Birch-Bark Letters.
Kinia f Polish
Diminutive of Kinga.
Kinnia f History (Ecclesiastical)
According to legend, Saint Kinnia, a 5th-century daughter of an Irish chieftain, was baptized by Saint Patrick and is said to have been the first nun to follow his teachings. She lived in the convent of Druim Dubhain which was founded by Saint Patrick.
Kionia f Georgian (Rare)
Georgian form of Chionia.
Kurnia f & m Indonesian
Means "blessing, gift" in Indonesian, ultimately from Sanskrit कारुण्य (karunya).
Kwiatunia f Polish
Diminutive of Kwiatosława.
Kwietunia f Polish
Diminutive of Kwietosława.
Laconia f African American
From the Greek word “laconic”, which comes precisely from the Lacedaemon region and from the brief and concise way of speaking Spartans.
Lainia f English (Modern, Rare)
Possibly an elaborated form of Laina.
Lania f Kurdish
Means "Birdnest" in Kurdish.
Lastenia f Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Ancient Greek (Hispanicized)
Spanish feminine form of Lasthenes. The 4th-century BC Greek philosopher Lastheneia of Mantinea, one of Plato's female students, is known as Lastenia in Spanish.
Laurenia f English (Rare)
Elaboration of Laura and variant of Lorenia.
Lavenia f American (Rare, Archaic)
Variant form of Lavinia, which was rarely used between the late 1800s and the early 1900s.
Lavínia f Catalan, Portuguese, Hungarian
Hungarian, Portuguese and Catalan form of Lavinia.
Lavonia f English
Variant of Lavinia or Lavonne.
Lawinia f Polish (Rare)
Polish form of Lavinia.
Leania f American (South, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Either a variant of Leonia, influenced by Leah, or an elaboration of Leana.
Lemonia f Greek
Means "lemon tree" in Greek.
Lenia f Greek, Greek (Cypriot)
Diminutive of Eleni.
Leónia f Portuguese
Portuguese form of Leonia.
Leônia f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Brazilian Portuguese form of Leonia.
Levenia f American (South, Archaic), English (American, Archaic), Romani (Archaic)
Of uncertain origin and meaning. Theories include a variant of Luvenia and a feminine form of Leven.
Licínia f Portuguese
Portuguese form of Licinia.
Licinia f Ancient Roman, Italian, Emilian-Romagnol, Spanish (Rare)
Feminine form of Licinius. A known bearer of this name was Licinia Eudoxia, a Roman empress from the 5th century AD.
Licynia f Polish (Rare)
Feminine form of Licyniusz.
Lienia f Chuukese
it is originated from chuuk specifically the outer islands..for the islands in the chuuk lagoon it is "finia".."lien" is an expression for girls.."ia" means where..the name is more likely to ask a question..it can only be used for girls..the true meaning is "where is she from"..lienia and finia are the same meaning..
Liernia f Basque (Rare)
Basque feminine given name taken from an epithet of the Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Liernia, the Basque patron of mothers without milk or who are unable to conceive.
Liliunia f Belarusian
Diminutive of Lilia.
Limenia f Greek Mythology
Means "of the harbour", derived from Greek λιμήν (limên) "harbour". This was an epithet of the Greek goddesses Aphrodite, Hera, and Artemis.
Lodenia f American (South, Archaic)
Of unknown origin and meaning. Theories include a variant of Lodemia.
Lonia f Polish
Diminutive of Apolonia.
Lozania f Romani English (Rare, Archaic)
Used historically in Romany communities in Britain. Possibly an elaboration of the Serbian word for Grapevine meaning fruitful.
Lubania f Nepali
Meaning "Flowers".
Lugenia f American (South, Archaic)
Possibly a blend of Luvenia and Eugenia. This was borne by American civil rights reformer Lugenia Burns Hope (1871-1947).
Lunia f Polish
Diminutive of names beginning with Lu-, such as Lucyna, Luna, Łucja or Ludmiła.
Lunia f Kongo
Delicacy of taste
Luscinia f English (Rare), Roman Mythology
Derived from Latin luscinia "nightingale". This was an epithet of the Roman goddess Minerva. As an English name, it has been used sparingly since the 19th century.
Lusitania f English (Rare, Archaic), South American (Rare)
The etymology of this name is widely debated. However, the name may be of Celtic origin: Lus and Tanus, "tribe of Lusus", connecting the name with the personal Celtic name Luso and with the god Lugh.
Lynnia f American (Rare)
Elaborated form of Lynn, probably influenced by the sound of Linnéa.
Macedonia f Spanish (Rare)
Feminine form of Macedonio. It is also part of a name of the country (officially Republic of Macedonia/The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia) in south-eastern Europe.
Madinia f English (Rare, Archaic)
Meaning uncertain. Dr John Dee gave it to his daughter in 1590, allegedly naming her for one of the Enochian angels ("the spiritual creature who on 28 May 1583 appeared to Dee and Sir Edward Kelley and entered into a mysterious conversation with them", according to Méric Casaubon in his 'True & Faithful Relation…' (1659)).... [more]
Magdunia f Polish
Diminutive of Magdalena.
Magnia f Late Roman
Derived from Latin magnus "great, big".
Malamatenia f Greek
From Greek μαλαματένιος (malamatenios) meaning "golden, tender".
Mania f Greek
Greek diminutive of Maria. In some cases it may be used as a diminutive of Emmanouela.
Mania f Etruscan Mythology, Roman Mythology
In Roman and Etruscan mythology, Mania was a goddess of the dead. She, along with Mantus, ruled the underworld. She was said to be the mother of ghosts, the undead, and other spirits of the night, as well as the Lares and the Manes... [more]
Mania f Ancient Roman
Feminine form of Manius.
Mania f Polish
Diminutive of Maria and Marianna.
Mariantonia f Italian
Contraction of Maria and Antonia.
Martinià m Catalan
Catalan form of Martinianus.
Martunia f Polish
Diminutive of Marta.
Marynia f Polish
Diminutive of Maria.
Mazania f Mordvin
"beauty."
Melània f Catalan, Lengadocian, Gascon
Catalan, Languedocian and Gascon form of Melania (see Melanie).
Melânia f Portuguese
Portuguese form of Melania.
Menenia f Italian (Archaic)
Feminine form of Menenio.
Messênia f Portuguese (Rare)
Portuguese form of Messene.
Milania f Croatian (Rare), English
Croatian variant spelling of Milanija.... [more]
Millennia f German
The name Millennia is derived from the Latin word millennium. It was given to some German girls around the millennium year 2000.
Milonia f Ancient Roman
borne by the last wife of Caligula and mother to his child, Julia Drusilla, Milonia Caesonia.
Milunia f Polish
Truncated form of Emilunia.
Monia f Italian
Variant of Monya.
Monia f Polish
Diminutive of Monika.
Monnia f Medieval Spanish
Possibly an adoption of Basque Munia.
Moschokarfenia f Greek
Derived from Greek μοσχοκάρφι meaning carnation.
Motolinia m Nahuatl
Means "poor, a poor person" in Nahuatl, derived from tolinia "to be poor, afflicted; to suffer". This was what the missionary Toribio de Benavente was known by during his time evangelising in Mexico, due to his shabby robes.
Mounia f Arabic (Maghrebi)
Maghrebi variant of Munya (chiefly Moroccan and Algerian).
Munia f Medieval Basque
Feminine form of Munio. The wife of Sancho el Mayor answered to this name.
Munia m Arabic
Variant transcription of Munya.
Myrvinia f African American
Feminine variant of Mervin.
Nania f Sardinian
Short form of Giuanna.
Nathania f Indonesian (Rare)
Feminine form of Nathan, chiefly used in Indonesia.
Nedenia f English (American, Rare)
An elaboration and feminisation of Ned.
Nehalennia f Germanic Mythology, German (Modern, Rare), Dutch (Modern, Rare)
Name of a Gaulish goddess of commerce worshipped in what is now the Netherlands, whose worship was prevalent when the Romans arrived to the area. She is believed to be a goddess of the sea, divination, and the Otherworld... [more]
Nia f & m Japanese
From Japanese 仁 (ni) meaning "benevolence" combined with 愛 (a) meaning "love, affection". Other kanji combinations are possible. ... [more]
Ninnia f Swedish (Rare)
Latinate variant of Ninni.
Nonia f Late Roman, History
Feminine form of Nonius. A bearer of this name was Nonia Celsa, the wife of Roman Emperor Macrinus as well as the mother of Roman Emperor Diadumenian.
Norania f Filipino, Maranao
Possibly a combination of Nur and Raniya.
Novenia f Italian
Feminine form of Novenio.
Numenia f English (Rare)
Hypothetical feminine form of Numenius which was occasionally used in the English-speaking world.
Ofania f & m Polynesian
Ofania is a name derived from the Polynesian Coral Island, called Niue Island. The name means affectinate or loveable.
Olenia f Polish (Rare)
Perhaps a diminutive of Aleksandra (see Ola 2 and Oleńka), or a variant/diminutive of Olena... [more]
Olgunia f Polish
Diminutive of Olga.
Olunia f Polish
Diminutive of Aleksandra.
Omnia f Arabic (Egyptian)
Means "wish, hope". Amani "wishes" is the Arabic plural form of the same noun and is also used as a given name.
Onia f American (South, Archaic)
Diminutive of any name ending in -onia.
Onnia f Finnish
Feminine form of Onni.
Ottonia f Swedish (Rare)
Feminine form of Otto.
Palònia f Sardinian
Sardinian form of Apollonia.
Pania f Greek (Cypriot, Rare)
Feminine form of Panos.
Pania f Maori, Polynesian Mythology
Means "water" in Māori. Pania, often styled 'Pania of the Reef', was the Māori goddess of water, and is a symbol of the New Zealand city of Napier. A known bearer is Pania Rose (1984-), an Australian model of partial Māori descent.
Parnia f Persian
Persian name of unknown etymology.
Partenia f Polish
Polish form of Parthenia.
Patrynia f Polish
Diminutive of Patrycja.
Paulownia f English (Rare)
From the name of the genus of flowering plants which were named after the Russian-Dutch queen Anna Pavlovna/Anna Paulowna.
Penia f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek Πενία "deficiency; poverty", Penia was the personification of poverty and need. She married Porus at Aphrodite's birthday and was sometimes considered the mother of Eros.
Peónia f Hungarian (Modern)
Hungarian borrowing of Peony.
Perigenia f Literature
Variant of Perigune used in A Midsommer Night's Dream
Petrónia f Hungarian
Hungarian form of Petronia.
Phania f English
Diminutive of Stephania.
Phosthonia f Greek Mythology
Means "light" (phôster) in Greek. This was the name of one of the Alcyonides, Alkyoneus, the King of the Giants. When Herakles slew their father, they cast themselves into the sea and were transformed by Amphitrite into kingfishers.
Phrynia f Theatre
Variant of Phryne used by Shakespeare in his play Timon of Athens (first performed between 1607 and 1608).
Pigmenia f Spanish (Mexican, Rare)
Feminine form of Pigmenius. In the Spanish-speaking world (especially in Mexico), this name is also encountered as a short form or variant of Epigmenia.
Plonia f Dutch
Dutch short form of Apollonia.