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This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the pattern is *i.
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Suomi f Japanese
From Japanese 須 (su) meaning "must, have to, necessary", 緒 (o) meaning "end of thread" combined with 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Supadmi f Javanese
From the Sanskrit prefix सु (su) meaning "good" combined with the name Padmi.
Suparmawati f Indonesian
Combination of Suparman and Wati
Suparwati f Javanese
From the Sanskrit prefix सु (su) meaning "good" combined with the name of the goddess Parwati.
Supeni f Javanese
Feminine form of Supeno.
Suprani f Thai
From Thai สุ (su) meaning "good" and ปราณี (prani) meaning "living being, one that breathes".
Suprapti f Javanese
Feminine form of Suprapto.
Suri f Sanskrit, Indian, Hindi
"Goddess"... [more]
Suri m & f Thai
Means "sun" in Thai.
Suri m & f Persian
Suri is the Persian noun for red rose and the adjective for red. It implies both ‘princess’ or ‘red rose.’... [more]
Suriani f Malay, Indonesian
Malay form of Suryani, as well as an Indonesian variant.
Suriyothai f History
This was the name of a royal queen consort during the 16th century Ayutthaya period of Siam (now Thailand). 'Her given name Suriyothai สุริโยทัย means "dawn". It is a compound of Suriya, from Sanskrit surya सूर्य "sun", through Prakrit derived Tamil word சூரிய (Suriya); plus Uthai from udaya उदय "rising", again Prakrit derived Tamil உதய (Uthaya).'
Surkki f Chuvash
Chuvash form of the feminine name Sara or Sarah.
Surti f Javanese
Means "careful, cautious" in Javanese.
Surui f Chinese
From the Chinese 苏 (sū) meaning "revive, resurrect" or a species of thyme and 瑞 (ruì) meaning "felicitous omen, auspicious".
Suryani f Indonesian
Feminine form of Suryana.
Suryanti f Javanese, Indonesian
Feminine form of Suryanto.
Suryati f Indonesian
From Indonesian surya meaning "sun" combined with the feminine suffix -yati.
Suryawati f Indonesian
Derived from Indonesian surya meaning "sun", ultimately from Sanskrit सूर्य (surya), combined with the feminine suffix -wati.
Susanti f Indonesian
Feminine form of Susanto.
Susi f & m Spanish
Diminutive of Susana, Jesusa and Asunción. As a masculine name, this is used as a diminutive of Jesús... [more]
Susilawati f Indonesian
From Indonesian susila meaning "decent, polite, well-mannered", ultimately from Sanskrit सुशील (sushila), combined with the feminine suffix -wati.
Susilowati f Javanese
Javanese form of Susilawati.
Suski f Finnish
Finnish pet form of Susanna or Susanne.
Sussi f Danish, Swedish
Diminutive of Susanne.
Sustri f Indonesian
From Sanskrit सुस्त्री (sustrī) meaning "chaste woman, good woman", derived from the prefix सु- (su-) meaning "good, well" and स्त्री (strī́) meaning "woman".
Susumi f & m Japanese
From Japanese 進 (susu) meaning "advance, make progress" combined with 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" or 実 (mi) meaning "seed; fruit; nut". Other kanji combinations are also possible.
Sutchai f & m Thai
Means "wholeheartedly" in Thai.
Suthi m & f Thai
Means "sage, scholar" in Thai.
Sutomi f Japanese
From Japanese 須 (su) meaning "must, have to, necessary", 登 (to) meaning "rise, ascend" combined with 実 (mi) meaning "fruit, good result, truth" or 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful". Other kanji combinations are also possible.
Sutrisni f Javanese, Indonesian
Feminine form of Sutrisno.
Suubi f & m Eastern African
Means "Hope" in Luganda.
Suulfriiti f Kven
Kven variant of Solfrid.
Suvi f Korean
Korean
Suvituuli f Finnish
Finnish name meaning "summer wind". Combination of Suvi and Tuuli.
Suwanni f Thai
From Thai สุวรรณ (suwan) meaning "gold", ultimately from Sanskrit सुवर्ण (suvarna).
Suwanti f Javanese
Feminine form of Suwanto.
Suwarni f Javanese
Feminine form of Suwarno.
Suwati f Indonesian
From the Sanskrit prefix सु (su) meaning "good" combined with the feminine suffix -wati.
Su-wei f Taiwanese (Rare)
From Chinese 淑 (shū) meaning "clear, pure, virtuous" combined with 薇 (wēi) meaning "royal fern (a type of tree)", as well as other character combinations.
Suwilai f Thai
From Thai สุ (su) meaning "good" and วิไล (wilai) meaning "beautiful, pretty".
Suwilanji m & f African
From the namwaanga tribe of Northern Zambia and the adjuscent part of Tanzania.... [more]
Suxi f Chinese
From the Chinese 素 (sù) meaning "white silk, plain" and 熙 (xī) meaning "bright, splendid, glorious".
Suyanti f Javanese
Feminine form of Suyanto.
Suyati f Javanese
From Sanskrit सु (su) meaning "good" combined with Javanese yati meaning "pundit, learned, holy person".
Suyi f Chinese
From the Chinese 愫 (sù) meaning "guileless, sincere, honest" or 苏 (sū) meaning "revive, resurrect" or a species of thyme and 怡 (yí) meaning "happy, joyful, harmony, joy" or 忆 (yì) meaning "remember, memory".
Suzuhi f Japanese (Rare)
From 鈴 (suzu) meaning "bell, chime" and 日 (hi) meaning "day, sun". Other kanji combinations can be used.
Suzui f Japanese
From Japanese 鈴 (suzu) meaning "bell" combined with 依 (i) meaning "rely on", 井 (i) meaning "well" or 姫 (i) meaning "princess". Other kanji combinations are also possible.
Suzuki f & m Japanese
Meaning "bell tree". Transferred use of the surname Suzuki.
Suzumi f Japanese
From Japanese 鈴 (suzu) meaning "bell, chime" or 涼/凉 (suzu) meaning "cool, refreshing" combined with 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful". Other kanji combinations are also possible.
Svami m & f Indian, Hindi
Derived from Hindi svāmī (स्वामी) meaning "master, lord, owner," from Sanskrit svāmin (स्वामिन्), used as an honorific title for yogis initiated into the religious monastic order in Hinduism.
Swaati f Indian
According to Hindu beliefs, this is one of the "nakshatras" in the sky. When a drop of water from Swaati falls upon the shell in the sea, it turns to a pearl.
Swagatalakshmi f Bengali (Rare)
Means "I welcome you, Lakshmi", from the Sanskrit स्वागत (svāgata) meaning "welcome" combined with the name Lakshmi. A known bearer is Swagatalakshmi Dasgupta, a Bengali actress.
Swakshi f Sanskrit
स्वक्षी / Swakshi means beautiful eyed girl
Swami f & m Italian (Modern)
Derived from Hindi स्वामी (svāmī) meaning "master, lord, owner," from Sanskrit स्वामिन् (svāmin), used as an honorific title for yogis initiated into the religious monastic order in Hinduism.... [more]
Swargadooti f Sanskrit
Name - Swargadooti स्वर्गदूती... [more]
Swarnali f Bengali
This gorgeous name means in Bengali “gold” or “golden.”
Syamimi f Malay
Malay feminine variant of Shamim.
Syazwani f Malay
Feminine form of Syazwan.
Sydnei f & m English (American, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Variant of Sydney (English) or Sidney/Sidnei (Brazilian Portuguese). While a feminine name in the USA, in Brazil it's a masculine name.... [more]
Sydni f English
Variant of Sydney.
Sygni f Norwegian
Norwegian dialectal variant of Signy.
Synni f Norwegian (Rare)
Likely a pet form of Synnøve.
Syrai f English (American), African American
Variant of Sarai or Sarah used by Brandy Norwood for her daughter, Sy'Rai Smith (2002—).
Szaffi f Hungarian
Coined by Mór Jókai for his novel Gypánybaró. He possibly based the name on Szofi.
Szidi f Hungarian
Diminutive of Szidónia.
Szilvi f Hungarian
Hungarian form of Silvie.
Taai m & f Polynesian
Means "sun" in Gilbertese.
Taalai f Tamil (Rare)
Variant transcription of Tamil தாழை (see Tazhai).
Taalini f Tamil (Rare)
Variant transcription of Tamil தாளினி (see Talini).
Taari m & f Polynesian
Means "sea" in Gilbertese.
Taarini f Odia
Means "she who frees" in Odia. It is one of Durga's names.
Taazhai f Tamil (Rare)
Variant transcription of Tamil தாழை (see Tazhai).
Tabi f English
Variant of Tabby.
Tabiti f Scythian (Latinized), Mythology
Latinised name of the Scythian goddess of fire and kingship *Tāpayantī, meaning "the Burning One" or "the Flaming One", deriving from an element likely related to similar elements from other Indo-European languages, such as the Avestan tāpaiieⁱti ("to be warm").
Tachatuhi f Armenian (Archaic)
Feminine form of the Old Armenian name Tachat, formed by added the feminine suffix ուհի (uhi).
Tacoremi f Guanche, Spanish (Canarian)
Allegedly means "here is the one related to a Christian" in Guanche (compare Arume). It was found in a baptismal register from Seville in the 15th century.
Tadêfi f Berber
Means "sweetness" in Berber.
Tae-hui m & f Korean
Korean unisex name which can have several different meanings depending on the hanja chosen; 太 (tae) meaning "big, great" or 泰 (tae) meaning "great, superior, exhalted, big" and meaning "bright, glorious", or 泰 (tae) as before and meaning "hope".
Tae-ri f & m Korean
From Sino-Korean 泰 (tae) meaning "big, large, great; easy, calm" and 梨 (ri) meaning "pear (tree)" or 利 (ri) meaning "benefit, advantage," along with other hanja combinations.... [more]
Tafachi f Amharic
Means "sweet" in Amharic.
Tafani f Arabic
Means "dedication"
Tahani f Arabic
Arabic name derived from the word تهاني (t·hāny), meaning "congratulations".
Tahiri f Popular Culture
Tahiri Veila appears in the Star Wars books as a Jedi Knight/Sith Apprentice after 22 ABY.
Tahli f English (Australian)
Perhaps a variant of Tahlia influenced by Zali. This is borne by Tahli Gill (1999-), an Australian curler who competed at 2022 Winter Olympics.
Tahuski f Ancient Berber
Means "beauty" in Amazigh.
Tài m & f Vietnamese
From Sino-Vietnamese 才 (tài) meaning "talent, ability".
Tai m & f Japanese
This name can be used as 大 (tai, dai, oo-, -oo.ini, oo.kii) meaning "big, large", 泰 (tai) meaning "calm, easy, peace, peaceful, Thailand," 太 (ta, tai, futo.i, futo.ru) meaning "big around, plump, thick", 耐 (tai, ta.eru) meaning "enduring" or 諦 (tai, tei, akira.meru, tsumabiraka, makoto) meaning "abandon, give up."... [more]
Taidi f Estonian (Archaic)
Meaning unknown. Compare this name with the similar-looking names Taida and Taidas, both of which are in use in Estonia's fellow Baltic country Lithuania.
Taimani f Tongan
Taimani is of Tongan origin, meaning 'diamond'. It's now used by the entire Pacific community, especially in Fiji, Sāmoa and other Polynesian nations.
Taimi f Japanese
From Japanese 大 (tai) meaning "large, big", 泰 (tai) meaning "peaceful, calm" or 鯛 (tai) meaning "sea bream, red snapper" combined with 美 (mi) meaning "beauty, beautiful" or 実 (mi) meaning "truth, reality"... [more]
Taini f Maori (Rare)
This is the name of Taini Morrison who was a Maori arts performer in New Zealand.
Tairi f Japanese
From Japanese 泰 (tai) meaning "peaceful, calm" combined with 莉 (ri) meaning "white jasmine". Other kanji is possible.
Taisi f Coptic
Coptic form of Egyptian Taesis.
Taivi f Estonian
Variant of Taive.
Taiyi f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 泰 (tài) meaning "great, superior, exalted" and 意 (yì) meaning "thought, idea".
Takalani m & f Venda
Means "be happy" in Tshivenda.
Takami m & f Japanese
From Japanese 貴 (taka) meaning "expensive", 岳 (taka) meaning "mountain peak", 空 (taka) meaning "sky", 孝 (taka) meaning "filial piety" or 鷹 (taka) meaning "eagle, falcon, hawk" combined with 己 (mi) meaning "self", 三 (mi) meaning "three", 実 (mi) meaning "fruit", 臣 (mi) meaning "minister; statesman; official", 水 (mi) meaning "water", 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful", 巳 (mi) meaning "sign of the snake", 弓 (mi) meaning "archery bow", 見 (mi) meaning "to see", 海 (mi) meaning "sea, ocean", 弥 (mi) meaning "extensive, full" or 身 (mi) meaning "body, identity"... [more]
Takanashi m & f Japanese
From Japanese 小 (Taka) meaning "little, small", 鳥 (Na) meaning "bird, chicken" and 遊 (shi) meaning "play".
Takemi f & m Japanese
From 武 (take, bu) meaning "military" and 美 (mi, bi, utsukushi) meaning "beauty". Other kanji combinations can be used.
Takhi f Algonquin
Means "cold" in Algonquin.
Taki f Japanese
From Japanese kanji 滝 (taki) or 瀧 (taki) both meaning "waterfall". It can be also the combination of 多 (ta) meaning "much; many" combined with 希 (ki) meaning "hope" or 樹 (ki) meaning "tree"... [more]
Takmari f & m Finnish (Rare)
Finnish form of Dagmar.
Takutai f Maori
Means "coast, shore" in Maori.
Talai f Tamil (Rare)
Variant transcription of Tamil தாழை (see Tazhai).
Talalelei f Samoan
Means "good news" in Samoan.
Talasi f Hopi
Means "cornflower" in the Hopi language
Tali f Filipino
Very common short form of Catalina.
Tali m & f Arabic, French (Rare)
Rising, Ascending, Going up
Talini f Tamil (Rare)
From Tamil தாளினி (tāḷiṉi) meaning "senna alexandrina".
Talitha-Cumi f English (Puritan)
Means "little girl arise" in Aramaic, from the phrase spoken by Jesus in Mark 5:41 in order to restore a young girl to life (see also Talitha, Cumi).
Talula Does the Hula from Hawaii f Obscure
'Talula Does the Hula from Hawaii' was a name given to a New Zealand girl in 1999... [more]
Tamairangi f Maori
Meaning as of yet unknown. This was the name of a 19th-century Maori tribal leader and poet.
Tamaki f & m Japanese
From Japanese 玉 (tama) meaning "ball, sphere, jade" or 珠 (tama) meaning "pearl, bead, jewel" combined with 樹 (ki) meaning "tree" or 木 (ki) meaning "tree, wood", or 環 (tamaki) meaning "ring"... [more]
Tamami f Japanese
From Japanese 球 (tama, gu, kyuu, ku) meaning "sphere; globe; orb, (baseball) pitch", 玉 (tama, goku (non-Jōyō reading), gyoku) meaning "ball, (a Japanese) coin, precious stone, a chicken’s egg (to be eaten), geisha" or 環 (tama, tamaki, yubimaki, kwan, gwen, gen (non-Jōyō reading, historical) kan (historical)), combined with 美 (mi, bi, utsukushii, yoi, homaru) meaning "beauty; beautiful", 実 (shitsu, jitsu, minoru, mi, makoto, makotoni, mino, michiru, gumi, sane) meaning "reality, truth, fruit, seed; fruit; nut, kindness", 海 (kai, umi, wata, wada, a, ama, una, un, e, ka, ta, hiro, hiroshi, bu, machi, mama, mi, me, wataru) meaning "sea, ocean" or 微 (mi, bi, chiisai, kasuka, wazuka) meaning "delicate"... [more]
Tamani f & m Chewa
Means "praise" or "to God be the glory" in Chewa.
Tamanyachi f Tumbuka
Means "how can we know the future?" in Tumbuka.
Tamashii f Japanese
Means "soul" in Japanese.
Tamasvi f Hinduism
Hindu name meaning "one who has darkness inside"
Tamayi m & f Shona
Means "move from here" in Shona.
Tamelli f Ancient Berber
Means "whiteness" in Amazigh.
Tami f Indian, Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Nepali, Hinduism
MEANING - night... [more]
Tamilini f Indian
The name Tamilini means "winning".
Tamirangi f Maori
Meaning as of yet unknown; it might possibly be a variant of Tamairangi.
Tammi m & f Finnish
Means "oak (tree)" in Finnish.
Tanami f English (Australian, Rare)
Transferred use of the name of the Tanami Desert, a desert in northern Australia, situated in the Northern Territory and Western Australia. The name itself is an Anglicized form of Warlpiri Chanamee "never die", referring to certain rock holes in the desert which were said never to run dry.
Tandokazi f African
Originate from Xhosa, Bantu.
Tangeni m & f Southern African
loose translation "praise god"
Tangli f Chinese
From the Chinese 棠 (táng) meaning "wild plums" and 莉 (lì) meaning "white jasmine" or 丽 (lì) meaning "beautiful".
Tangmei f Chinese
From the Chinese 棠 (táng) meaning "wild plums" and 梅 (méi) meaning "plums".
Tanieli f Tongan
Tongan feminine form of Taniela.
Tanitani f Quechua
From the word tani-tani, the name of an Andine flower: the plant species Gentianella primuloides.
Tanji f Arabic
Tanji is a reference to the sleek, fast coursing hounds of Arabia and Persia.
Tanmayi f Hinduism
Means "flower" in Hindu.
Tanshi f Thai
Tanshi means goddess in Thai
Tanssi m & f Finnish (Modern, Rare)
Means "dance" in Finnish.
Tanți f Romanian (Rare)
Diminutive of Tanța.
Tanuki f & m Various
Means "raccoon dog" or "badger" in Japanese.
Taohui f Chinese
From the Chinese 桃 (táo) meaning "peach" and 慧 (huì) meaning "bright, intelligent".
Taomei f Chinese
From the Chinese 桃 (táo) meaning "peach, marriage" and 美 (měi) meaning "beauty, beautiful" or 妹 (mèi) meaning "younger sister".
Taonoui f Polynesian Mythology
Etymology unknown. In Society Islands mythology, Taonoui is the mother of the stars.
Tao-yi f Taiwanese
The name Tao-yi has several meanings: 道宜, meaning “suitable and proper way,” 道怡, meaning “joyful and harmonious way,” 道儀 meaning “ceremonious way,” 道毅, meaning “resolute and decisive way,” 道義, meaning “righteous way,” 道益, meaning “way of benefit and profit,” 道伊, meaning “his or her way.”
Taozhi f Chinese
From the Chinese 桃 (táo) meaning "peach, marriage" and 枝 (zhī) meaning "branches".
Tapayaxi m & f Nahuatl
Means "toad" in Nahuatl. Alternately, could derive from tapayaxin "chameleon, salamander".
Tapni f Armenian
Means "laurel" in Armenian.
Tapputi f Babylonian
Tapputi, or Tapputi-Butt, is the earliest known chemist. She distilled and mixed perfumes and was overseer of the royal palacein Babylonian Mesopotamia ca. 1200 BCE.
Taraali f Nepali
Meaning "Stars Shining in the Sky".
Taraji f African American
Means "hope" in Swahili. It is a verb, not a noun, and means "to hope, to wish for". It is not used as a name in Africa but was part of the Afrocentric African American naming culture of the 70s that borrowed from various African words.
Tarali f Assamese
Variant of Taraali.
Tarangini f Indian
Sanskrit
Tari f & m Western African, Ijaw
Means "love" in Ijaw.
Taribi m & f Ijaw
Means "ask for or seek love" in Ijaw.
Tariperedei m & f Ijaw
Means "love has been given to me" in Ijaw.
Tarirai m & f Shona
Meaning “look; behold” or “look forth”, names with similar meanings include Onai and Ringai.
Tarisai f & m Shona
Means "(to) be looked" in Shona.
Tarni f Indigenous Australian
Means "surf, wave, breaker" in Kaurna. The original form of Tahnee.
Tarpaakki f Greenlandic
Younger form of Tarpáuke.
Tarubi f Manipuri
Means "clean girl" in Meitei.
Taruli m & f Batak
Means "luck, blessing, good fortune" in Batak.
Tasmetu-tabni f Babylonian, Akkadian
Possibly means "Tashmetu is our comrade", deriving from the goddess Tashmetum, and the Akkadian elements tappa-um ("comrade") and ni ("our").
Tasoni f Coptic
Means "my sister", derived from the possessive feminine article ⲧⲁ- (ta-) combined with ⲥⲱⲛⲓ (soni) "sister".
Tatali f Indigenous Australian, Pintupi
Of Australian Aboriginal origin (Pintupi, to be precise), the meaning of this name is not yet known to me at the moment. A known bearer of this name was Tatali Nangala (b. between circa 1925 to 1928, d. 1999 or 2000), an Australian Aboriginal painter.
Tati f English, Georgian, German, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Diminutive or short form of Tatiana, Tatiane, Tatjana and Tatyana... [more]
Tati f Ancient Egyptian, History
Meaning unknown, possibly of Nubian origin. This was the name of an Egyptian queen from the 17-18th century BC.
Tatiani f Greek
Greek form of Tatiana.
Tatlı f Karachay-Balkar
Means "sweet" in Karachay-Balkar.
Tatsani f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thatsani.
Tatsuki m & f Japanese
As a unisex name, this name can be used as 太月, 汰月 or 竜貴 with 太 (ta, tai, futo.i, futo.ru) meaning "big around, plump, thick", 汰 (ta, tai, ogo.ru, nigo.ru, yona.geru) meaning "luxury, select", 月 (gatsu, getsu, tsuki) meaning "month, moon", 竜 (ryuu, ryou, rou, ise, tatsu) meaning "dragon, imperial" and 貴 (ki, tatto.i, tatto.bu, touto.i, touto.bu) meaning "esteem, honour, precious, prize, value."... [more]
Tatsumi m & f Japanese
As a unisex name, it can be used as either 辰巳 or 龍美 with 辰 (shin, jin, tatsu) meaning "sign of the dragon (5th sign of Chinese zodiac)", 巳 (shi, mi) meaning "sign of the snake/serpent (6th sign of Chinese zodiac)", 龍 (ryuu, ryou, rou, tatsu) meaning "dragon, imperial" and 美 (bi, mi, utsuku.shii) meaning "beauty, beautiful."... [more]
Tatuli f Georgian
Derivative of the Georgian given name Tatia. Due to close resemblance with Tata, the name is also often used as a nickname for women named Tamar.
Taurayi m & f Shona
Means "speak out, speak up!" in Shona.
Tauvakatai m & f Polynesian
Means "one canoe" in Anutan.
Tavi f & m English (Rare), Yiddish
Feminine diminutive of David. Diminutive of Octavia. Variation of Tavish. ... [more]
Tavi m & f Ancient Hebrew
Means "good" in Hebrew.
Tawni f & m Romani
Means "young; little" in Romani.
Taypi m & f Aymara
Means "centre" in Aymara.
Tayri f Ancient Berber, Spanish (Canarian)
Means "love" in Tamazight.
Tazhai f Tamil (Rare)
From Tamil தாழை (tāḻai) meaning "pandanus odorifer".
Te Arani f Maori
Possibly from te ārani meaning "the orange" (referring to the fruit, not the colour).
Teddi f & m English
Variant of Teddy.
Tedi f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Teddy.... [more]
Teegii f Mongolian
Possibly a nickname.
Tees-ì m & f Sidamo
Means "be wise!" in Sidama.
Teesi f Estonian
Diminutive of Tereese.
Tehani f Tahitian, Hawaiian, Literature
Derived from Tahitian te meaning "the" and hani meaning "darling". This was used for a character in the novel Mutiny on the Bounty (1932) by Charles Nordhoff and James Norman Hall... [more]
Tei f & m Japanese
From 亭 (tei) meaning "arbor, pavilion". Other kanji are possible.
Teifi f & m Welsh
From the name of a river in Wales.
Teisi f Estonian
Variant of Teesi.
Teiti m & f Gilbertese
Means 'star' or 'brightness' in the language of Kiribati. It should be noted that the letters 'ti' make a 's' sound in the Gilbertese language.
Tejasvini f Indian, Hindi, Telugu
Means "bright; honourable; energic; brave" in Hindi and Telugu.... [more]
Tejaswi f Indian, Telugu, Kannada
Derived from Sanskrit तेजस् (téjas) meaning "light, brilliance, splendour".
Tejaswini f Marathi, Telugu
Derived from Sanskrit तेजस्विन् (tejasvin) meaning "brilliant, splendid, dignified, noble".
Tekki f Koryak (?)
Koryat form of Tanya.
Telari f American (Modern, Rare)
Either a variant of Teleri or a transferred use of the Italian surname Telari.
Teleri f Welsh, Arthurian Cycle
Contraction of Welsh ty meaning "thy, your" and Eleri. This name is mentioned in Culhwch and Olwen as one of the maidens of King Arthur's court.
Telli f & m Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, Finnish (Rare)
Norwegian dialectal pet form of Torleiv... [more]
Temari f Japanese (Modern, Rare), Popular Culture
This name can be used to combine 天 (ten, amatsu, ame, ama-, te) meaning "sky, heaven" or 手 (shu, zu, (-)te(-), ta-) meaning "hand" with 毬 (kyuu, iga, mari) or 鞠 (kiku, kyuu, mari), both meaning "ball."... [more]
Temazcalteci f Aztec and Toltec Mythology
Derived from Nahuatl temāzcalli meaning "steam bath" and tecitl "grandmother". This was the name of an Aztec goddess of steam baths.
Tenabaabi m & f Akan
Means "just stay at a place" in Akan.
Tenampi m & f Nahuatl
Possibly means "son/daughter of god".
Tenchali f Armenian
Means "desirable, dear" in Armenian.
Tenchi m & f Japanese (Modern, Rare)
This name combines 天 (ten, ama-, amatsu, ame) meaning "heavens, imperial, sky" with 地 (ji, chi) meaning "earth, ground", 智 (chi) meaning "intellect, reason, wisdom" or 知 (chi, shi.raseru, shi.ru) meaning "know, wisdom."... [more]
Tendelechi f Tumbuka
Means "what should we walk for?" in Tumbuka.
Teng'chi f Garo
From the Garo word তেঁ (teng) meaning "shining" and চি (chi) meaning "water".
Tenii f Polynesian
Means "coconut tree" in Gilbertese.
Teniu'usi m & f Polynesian
Means "the dark coconut" in Bellonese.
Tenri f Japanese (Rare)
This name combines 天 (ten, ama-, amatsu, ame) meaning "heavens, imperial, sky" with 梨 (ri, nashi) meaning "pear tree", 里 (ri, sato) meaning "league, parent's home, ri (unit of distance - equal to 3.927 km), village" or 理 (ri, kotowari) meaning "arrangement, justice, logic, reason, truth."... [more]
Tenshi f Japanese
Means "Angel" in Japanese. One example is Tenshi from the Touhou Project.
Tepi f Nahuatl
Derived from Nahuatl tepi, meaning either "small, little" or "older sister; maid, servant".
Tepwanji f Southern African, Eastern African
Means "patience" in Mwanga, a language spoken in Zambia and Tanzania.
Teratai f Malay
Derived from Malay teratai meaning "waterlily".
Tereapiʻi f & m Cook Islands Maori
Means "journey to learn," derived from tere meaning "trip, voyage, journey" and apiʻi meaning "learn, study."
Tererai m & f Shona
Means "listen, pay attention" in Shona.
Teri f Estonian
Estonian form of Terhi.
Teri f Greek
Diminutive of Eleftheria.
Terpsichori f Greek
Modern Greek form of Terpsichore.
Terpsihori f Greek (Rare), Albanian (Rare)
Greek variant transcription of Τερψιχόρη (see Terpsichori) as well as an Albanian form of Terpsichore.
Terumi f Japanese
From 照 (teru) meaning "illuminate, sparkle" and 美 (mi) meaning "beauty, beautiful". Other kanji combinations can be used.
Tesehki f & m African American (Rare)
First used by TV personality Latifa “Tesehki” Malone. Origin unknown.
Tēshi f Japanese (Archaic)
Name that was given during the Hēan Period, to an Empress Consort, "藤原 定子" FUJIWARANOTĒSHI, married to "一条天皇" ICHIJŌ the Japanese Emperor Ichijō . The Kanji Character "定" meaning "To Definate", "To Rule" with the Kanji Character "子" meaning "Child"... [more]
Tešimi f Near Eastern Mythology, Hittite Mythology
Of uncertain etymology. Name borne by a Hittite goddess, who was likely of Hattian origin. She was thought to be the lover of the storm god of Nerik.
Tessi f English
Variant of Tessie.
Teti f Greek
Diminutive of Erato and Efterpi.
Tetsumi m & f Japanese
From Japanese 哲 (tetsu) meaning "clear" combined with 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful" (mostly feminine) or 己 (mi) meaning "self" (usually masculine). Other kanji combinations can also form this name.
Tevairai m & f Tahitian
Means "the celestial water" in Tahitian.
Thaalini f Tamil (Rare)
Variant transcription of Tamil தாளினி (see Talini).
Thaazhai f Tamil (Rare)
Variant transcription of Tamil தாழை (see Tazhai).
Thadsani f Thai (Rare)
Alternate transcription of Thatsani.
Thái m & f Vietnamese
From Sino-Vietnamese 太 (thái) meaning "very, extreme", 泰 (thái) meaning "big, large, great" or 彩 (thái) meaning "colour".
Thai m & f English (Modern)
Variant of Ty influenced by the word Thai, referring to the language spoken in Thailand.
Thajani f Sinhalese, Tamil
Meaning as of yet unknown; it might possibly be a variant of Thejani.
Thakhi m & f Aymara
Means "traditions, customs" in Aymara.
Thalini f Tamil (Rare)
Variant transcription of Tamil தாளினி (see Talini).
Thangai m & f Thai
Means "sun" in Thai.
Tharaphi f Burmese
From the name of a type of tree that bears fragrant white flowers (scientific name Calophyllum polyanthum), ultimately from Sanskrit सुरभि (surabhi).
Tharini f Thai
Derived from Sanskrit धारिणी (dhāriṇī) meaning "earth".
Tharuni f Indian
Meaning "young girl".
Thasani f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thatsani.
Thassani f Thai
Alternate transcription of Thatsani.
Thatsani f Thai
Means "beautiful, good looking" in Thai.
Thawi m & f Thai
Means "increase, add" in Thai.
Thayi m & f Tswana
Decendants of the Nyambane speaking people in Mozambique and descendants of Tswana speaking people in Botswana met in South Africa in the early 1800. The great Nyanale from Mozambique "Nambane" came to South Africa to work in mines.
Thazhai f Tamil (Rare)
Variant transcription of Tamil தாழை (see Tazhai).
Theingi f Burmese
Means "gold (of a superior grade)" in Burmese, ultimately of Dravidian origin.