This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the sound is *oo* or *ay.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Abuse-not f English (Puritan)In reference to 1 Corinthians 9:18, "What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my right in the gospel."
Achlys f Greek MythologyMeans "death-mist, mist-over-eyes" in Greek. In Greek mythology Achlys was the personification of misery and sadness as well as
daemon of the "death-mist", i.e., the clouding over of the eyes preceding death... [
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Adaku f IgboMeans "daughter of wealth" in Igbo.
Aduke f YorubaMeans "one (people) struggle(d) to care for" in Yoruba.
Afrouz f PersianMeans "illuminating, enlightening, kindling" in Persian.
Afuru f & m Japanese (Rare)From 溢る
(afuru), modern
afureru, meaning "to flood, overflow, brim over," written as 感, from
kan meaning "feeling, emotion, sensation," and 洸, from 洸洸
(kōkō) meaning "surge (of water), valiant, brave."... [
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Aghuveh m & f ArmenianDerived from the Armenian elements աղու (
aghu) "suave" and վեհ (
veh) "sublime".
Ahuña f Basque (Rare), Basque MythologyFrom the name of a mountain in the Basque region of Spain whose Basque name
Ahuñamendi is derived from Basque
ahuña "small goat" and
mendi "mountain".... [
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Ajee f & m African American (Rare)From the brand of perfume called Ajee, which was introduced by Revlon in 1994. A known bearer is American runner Ajeé Wilson (1994-).
A-jun m & f KoreanCombination of an a hanja, like 娥 meaning "pretty, lovely, beautiful" or 雅 meaning "clean, pure," and a
jun hanja, such as 俊 meaning "talented, capable; handsome," 埈 or 峻, both meaning "high, tall; steep."
Akeru m & f Japanese (Rare)From verbs 明ける
(akeru) meaning "to dawn, grow light," 開ける
(akeru) meaning "to open, unwrap, unlock" or 空ける
(akeru) meaning "to empty, remove, make room; to move/clear out," also written as 朱, from
ake meaning "scarlet, red," or 暁, from
Akatsuki.... [
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Akiru m & f JapaneseFrom 昭 (
akiru) or 明 (
akiru) meaning "bright", or 亮 (
akiru) meaning "clear". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Albrun f GermanicCombination of Old High German
alb "elf; supernatural being" (ultimately from Proto-Germanic
*albh- "to shine; gleam") and
run "secret lore" (ultimately from Proto-Germanic
*rûno- "secret; magic; murmur; session").
Alistė f LithuanianFrom the name of a river in Lithuania, it is occasionally used as a given name
Alkalurops m & f AstronomyThis is the name of Mu Boötis. The system's traditional name Alkalurops is from the Greek καλαύροψ
kalaurops "a herdsman's crook or staff", with the Arabic prefix
-al attached.
Alluka f Popular CultureAnglicization of the Japanese name
Aruka. Alluka is a young female character in Yoshihiro Togashi’s manga “Hunter X Hunter.” She has a cursed alter-ego named
Nanika.
Allure f English (Modern, Rare)From the name of a 1996 Chanel perfume, derived from the English word
allure (which also has French roots) meaning "fascination, charm, appeal".
Amaiur f & m Basque (Modern)From the town of Amaiur in Spain. The fortress of Amaiur was one of the last fortresses in Navarre to make a stand against the Castilian invasion of 1512. In the 20th century it was reclaimed by Basque nationalists as a symbol of resistance of the Basque, thus its usage as a name for people.
Amaru f & m Japanese (Rare)From Japanese 天 (
ama) meaning "heavens; sky" combined with 琉 (
ru), 瑠 (
ru), both meaning "precious stone; gem, lapis lazuli", 流 (
ru) meaning "flow", or 留 (
ru) meaning "to detain; to fasten; to stop"... [
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Amaru f GuaraniMeans “rain” in Guaraní. It symbolizes the grace that parents feel when they discover that they will receive a daughter.
Amat ul-'Aziz f ArabicMeans "servant of Allah", from Arabic أَمَة العَزِيْز (
'amat ul-ʾazīz) meaning "servant of the mighty one".
Amoret f LiteraturePerhaps based on the Italian word
amoretto which is a representation of
Cupid in a work of art. The word is based on
amore meaning "love" combined with a diminutive suffix... [
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Anderazu f Medieval BasqueDerived from Basque
andere "lady". It was popular during the middle ages and has been found in Aquitanian inscriptions as early as the 1st century AD.
Anele m & f ZuluMeans "be enough; be sufficient; be adequate" in Zulu.
Anesu f ShonaA Shona name for girls. It means "God is with us".
Anneloes f DutchCombination of the names
Anne 1 and
Loes. Known Dutch bearers of this name include the former field hockey player Anneloes Nieuwenhuizen (b... [
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Annu f & m HindiThis name is used in the Hindu religion, and it has the meaning "Lord Shiva".
Anousone m & f LaoFrom Lao ອະນຸ
(anou) meaning "after, along, behind" and ສອນ
(sone) meaning "teach, grow, mature".
Antü m & f MapucheFrom Mapudungun
antü (also
antv and
anty) meaning "sun, day."
Anuhea f HawaiianMeans "cool, soft fragrance," from
anu meaning "cool(ness)" and
hea meaning "mist".
Anumat m & f ThaiMeans "grant, approve, allow" in Thai.
Anurat m & f ThaiFrom Thai อนุ
(anu) meaning "small" and รัตน์
(rat) meaning "gem, jewel".
Anuson m & f ThaiMeans "memory, remembrance, memorial" in Thai.
Anuthida f ThaiFrom Thai อนุ
(anu) meaning "small" and ธิดา
(thida) meaning "daughter, girl".
Anzu f JapaneseFrom 杏 or 杏子
(anzu), referring to a type of apricot known as Prunus armeniaca (also called the ansu, Siberian or Tibetan apricot).... [
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Aphelele m & f Xhosa, ZuluMeans "complete, whole, all present" in Xhosa and Zulu. Often given to the last child to be born in a family.
Aruma f Spanish (Canarian), GuancheName borne by a Guanche woman baptised in Seville the 15th century. Its meaning is unclear, although it is often alleged to mean "the one related to a Christian", possibly for being daughter or spouse of a Christian man... [
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Arume f Spanish (Canarian), GuancheName borne by a Guanche woman baptised in Seville the 15th century. Its meaning is unclear, although it is often alleged to mean "the one related to a Christian", possibly for being daughter or spouse of a Christian man... [
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Arun m & f KhmerMeans "morning sun" in Khmer.
Aruni f & m Thai, Sinhalese, IndianFeminine form of
Aruna, also meaning "son of Aruna". This name is solely feminine in Thailand and Sri Lanka while it is sometimes used as a masculine name in India.
Arunrat f ThaiFrom Thai อรุณ
(arun) meaning "dawn, daybreak, sunrise" and รัตน์
(rat) meaning "gem, jewel".
Arunwan f ThaiFrom Thai อรุณ
(arun) meaning "dawn, daybreak, sunrise" and วรรณ
(wan) meaning "colour, tint".
Asayu f JapaneseFrom Japanese 朝 (
asa) meaning "morning" combined with 雪 (
yu) meaning "snow". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Asmaul f Indonesian, BengaliFrom the first part of the Arabic phrase الأسماء الحسنى
(al-asma' al-husna) meaning "the beautiful names (of God)", referring to the 99 names of Allah.
Asuhi f JapaneseFrom Japanese 明日 (
asu) meaning "tomorrow" combined with 妃 (
hi) meaning "a ruler's wife; queen; empress", 飛 (
hi) meaning "to fly" or 陽 (
hi) meaning "light, sun, male"... [
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Asuki f JapaneseFrom Japanese 明日 (
asu) meaning "tomorrow" combined with 喜 (
ki) meaning "rejoice". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Asuko f JapaneseFrom Japanese 明日 (
asu) meaning "tomorrow" combined with 子 (
ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible as well.
Asumi f Japanese (Modern)From Japanese 安 (asu) meaning "Peace, peacefulness" combined with 純 (mi) meaning "innocent". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Asumiko f JapaneseAsu means "tomorrow", mi means "beautiful, and ko means "child, sign of the rat, first of the Chinese zodiac". ... [
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Asuyo f JapaneseFrom Japanese 明日 (
asu) meaning "tomorrow" combined with 代 (
yo) meaning "generation". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Ate f Greek MythologyMeans "ruin, folly, delusion" in Greek. In Greek mythology she was the goddess (
daimona) of blind folly and delusion, leading men down the path to ruin. Her power was countered by the Litai or Prayers, which followed in her wake.
Atsue f JapaneseFrom Japanese 亜 (
a) meaning "second, Asia", 津 (
tsu), referring to Tsu city in Mie prefecture combined with 恵 (
e) meaning "favour, benefit". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Atsuma m & f JapaneseFrom Japanese 渥 (
atsu) meaning "moist" or 敦 (
atsu) meaning "kindness, affinity" combined with 真 (
ma) meaning "real, genuine". Other combinations of kanji can form this name as well.
Atsumiko f Japanese (Rare)Atsu means "warm", mi means "beauty", and ko means "child, sign of the rat: first sign of the Chinese zodiac".
Aunjanue f African American (Rare)Possibly from a corruption of French
ingénue meaning "an innocent, wholesome girl", perhaps influenced by names such as
Anjanette. This is borne by American actress Aunjanue Ellis (1969-).
Aýgüla f TurkmenFrom
aý meaning "moon" (from Turkic
ay) and
gül meaning "flower" (ultimately from Persian
گل (gol))
Ayu f JapaneseFrom Japanese 亜
(a) meaning "second, Asia" or 愛
(a) meaning "love, affection" combined with 由
(yu) meaning "reason, cause", 優
(yu) meaning "excellence, superiority, gentleness", 結
(yu) meaning "tie, bind, join", or 友
(yu) meaning "friend, companion"... [
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Ayün f TurkishModern Turkish name taking the common name element
ay, meaning "moon" and the element
ün, meaning "fame".
Aznagool f TatarMeans "tender flower" in Tatar, from the Arabic-Iranian given name
Asna meaning "tender" and the common name element
gul.
Azuka f JapaneseFrom Japanese 梓 (
azu) meaning "Japanese cherry birch" combined with 香 (
ka) meaning "fragrance". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Azula f Popular Culture, Spanish (Modern, Rare)Fictional name meant to be derived from Portuguese, Galician, and Spanish
azul meaning "blue" (of Persian origin). This is the name of a main antagonist in the television series 'Avatar: The Last Airbender'.
Azumi f JapaneseFrom Japanese 杏 (anzu, azu, a, an) meaning "apricot" combined with 美 (mi) meaning "beauty". Other combinations of kanji characters can also form this name. Notable bearers of this name include Japanese singer Azumi Inoue (井上 杏美), Japanese voice-actress Azumi Saki (和氣 あず未), and Japanese actress and murder victim Azumi Mutō (武藤 亜澄).
Azumi f HausaMeans "month of fasting" in Hausa, traditionally given to girls born during Ramadan.
Azusa f & m JapaneseThis name can be used on its own as 梓 (shi,
azusa), referring to the catalpa tree, or it can be combined with 沙 (
sa, sha, suna, yonageru) meaning "sand," 紗 (
sa, sha, usuginu) meaning "gauze" or 彩 (sai, irodo.ru,
sa) meaning "colouring."... [
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Bamrung m & f ThaiMeans "care for, nourish, maintain" in Thai.
Bangura m & f MendeMeans "strong" and "child of God" in Mende.
Bengisu f TurkishMeans water of eternality, aqua vitæ, the water believed to give one eternal life. Derives from Old Turkic Beñgüsuv/Meñgüsuv consisting of Beñgü, Meñgü (eternal, everlasting, immortal) and Suv (water).
Bennu f TurkishMeans "an eagle" in Turkish. It's the name of a character in the Turkish TV series 'Binbir Gece'.
Bertrun f GermanicDerived from Old High German
beraht "bright" and
run "secret lore".
Bindu f Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Bengali, Assamese, OdiaMeans "drop, point, dot" in Sanskrit.
Bingfu m & f ChineseFrom Chinese 冰 (
bīng) meaning "ice, cold" combined with 福 (
fú) meaning "happiness, good fortune, blessing". Other character combinations are possible.
Bleu f & m EnglishFrom the French word for "
Blue". Not typically used in France.
Bloeme f Dutch (Rare)Variant of
Bloem. A known bearer of this name was Bloeme Evers-Emden (1926-2016), a Dutch Jewish teacher, child psychologist and author who had attended school together with the famous diarist Anne Frank (1929-1945).
Bluebell f English, Popular CultureFrom the name of the flower, used to some extent as a first name when flower names were in vogue at the end of the 19th century.
Boguwola f PolishDerived from the Slavic elements
bogu "god" and
wola "will".
Börte f History, Medieval MongolianThis was the name of the first wife of
Temujin, better known as Genghis Khan, the founder of the Mongol Empire. Borte, or
Börte, became the head of the first Court of Genghis Khan, and Grand Empress of his Empire.
Boun m & f LaoMeans "happiness, prosperity, goodness" in Lao.
Bounchanh m & f LaoFrom Lao ບຸນ
(boun) meaning "happiness, prosperity, goodness" and ຈັນ
(chanh) meaning "moon".
Bounheuang m & f LaoFrom Lao ບຸນ
(boun) meaning "happiness, prosperity, goodness" and ເຮືອງ
(heuang) meaning "bright, clear, glorious".
Bounhome m & f LaoFrom Lao ບຸນ
(boun) meaning "happiness, prosperity, goodness" and ໂຮມ
(home) meaning "unite, join, assemble, gather".
Bounkham m & f LaoFrom Lao ບຸນ
(boun) meaning "happiness, prosperity, goodness" and ຄຳ
(kham) meaning "gold".
Bounnhang m & f Lao (Rare)From Lao ບຸນ
(boun) meaning "happiness, prosperity, goodness" and ຍັງ
(nyang) meaning "remain, have, possess". A notable bearer is former Laotian president Bounnhang Vorachit (1937-).
Bounthavy m & f LaoFrom Lao ບຸນ
(boun) meaning "happiness, prosperity, goodness" and ທະວີ
(thavy) meaning "increase, add, grow".
Bounthieng m & f LaoFrom Lao ບຸນ
(boun) meaning "happiness, prosperity, goodness" and ທ່ຽງ
(thieng) meaning "true, sure, correct" or "noon".
Boupha f & m LaoMeans "flower" in Lao, ultimately from Sanskrit पुष्प
(pushpa).
Bruguers f Catalan (Rare)From the Catalan title of the Virgin Mary,
Mare de Déu de Bruguers, meaning "Mother of God of Bruguers." She is venerated at the hermitage in the municipality of Gavà in the comarca of Baix Llobregat, hence the high concentration of its usage in that comarca.
Brunonia f GermanAllegoric personification of the city (and the fromer state) of Braunschweig (Brunswick), Germany. Very rarely used as a given name.
Bruria f Hebrew, Ancient Aramaic (?)Allegedly means "pure" in Aramaic. This was the name of a 2nd-century female scholar; she was the wife of Rabbi Meir, one of Rabbi Akiva's disciples. It was also borne by Israeli theoretical physicist Bruria Kaufman (1918-2010).
Bryluen f Cornish (Modern)Derived from from Old Cornish
breilu "rose" (vocative) combined with the singulative suffix
en. This is a modern Cornish name.
Buensuceso f & m Spanish (Rare), Filipino (Rare)From a Spanish title of the Virgin Mary,
Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso, meaning "Our Lady of the Good Event," referring to the Purification of Mary and the Presentation of Jesus.... [
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Buket f TurkishDirectly taken from the Turkish word
buket "bouquet of flowers".
Buling f Chinese (Rare)From Chinese 歩 (bù) meaning "step" combined with 鈴 (líng) meaning "bell, chime". Other character combinations can form this name as well. Also comes from 布丁 (bùdīng), meaning "pudding". One fictional bearer of this name is Buling Huang/Fong from Tokyo Mew Mew.
Bulissa f Jewish, Judeo-Spanish, Judeo-GreekFrom the Hebrew
baalat bayit ("mistress of the house"), which became
baalas bayis /
balabuste in Yiddish, and then was transformed into a Judeo-Spanish and Judeo-Greek name.
Bunchu m & f ThaiFrom Thai บุญ
(bun) meaning "merit" and ชู
(chu) meaning "raise, lift up".
Bunchuai m & f ThaiFrom Thai บุญ
(bun) meaning "merit" and ช่วย
(chuai) meaning "help".
Bunga f ThaiMeans "potpourri (a mixture of various scented flowers in a bag)" in Thai, ultimately from Malay
bunga.
Bunkoet m & f ThaiFrom Thai บุญ
(bun) meaning "merit" and เกิด
(gèrt) meaning "to occur, to happen".
Bunloet m & f ThaiFrom Thai บุญ
(bun) meaning "merit" and เลิศ
(loet) meaning "excellent, superb, fine".
Bunluea m & f ThaiFrom Thai บุญ
(bun) meaning "merit" and เหลือ
(luea) meaning "left over, remainder, surplus".
Bunma m & f ThaiMeans "arrival of merit" from Thai บุญ
(bun) meaning "merit" and มา
(ma) meaning "move, come, arrive".
Bunmi m & f ThaiFrom Thai บุญ
(bun) meaning "merit" and มี
(mi) meaning "have, own, possess".
Bunrat f & m ThaiFrom Thai บุญ
(bun) meaning "merit" and รัตน์
(rat) meaning "gem, jewel".
Bunruean f ThaiFrom Thai บุญ
(bun) meaning "merit" and เรือน
(ruean) meaning "house".
Bunrueang f & m ThaiFrom Thai บุญ
(bun) meaning "merit" and เรือง
(rueang) meaning "bright, brilliant, glowing, shining".
Bunsi m & f ThaiFrom Thai บุญ
(bun) meaning "merit" and ศรี
(si) meaning "honour, glory, splendour".
Bunsoem m & f ThaiFrom Thai บุญ
(bun) meaning "merit" and เสริม
(soem) meaning "enhance, reinforce, support".
Bunsom m & f ThaiFrom Thai บุญ
(bun) meaning "merit" and สม
(som) meaning "worthy".
Bunsong m & f ThaiFrom Thai บุญ
(bun) meaning "merit" and ส่ง
(song) meaning "send, deliver".
Bunsuep m & f ThaiFrom Thai บุญ
(bun) meaning "merit" and สืบ
(suep) meaning "search, investigate".
Buntharik f & m ThaiMeans "white lotus" in Thai, ultimately from Sanskrit पुण्डरीक
(pundarika).
Bunthawee m & f ThaiFrom Thai บุญ
(bun) meaning "virtue, merit" and ทวี
(tá-wee) meaning "to increase, to add".
Bunthom m & f ThaiFrom Thai บุญ
(bun) meaning "merit" and ถม
(thom) meaning "overwhelming, abundant, plentiful".
Bunyong m & f ThaiFrom Thai บุญ
(bun) meaning "merit" and ยง
(yong) meaning "firm, stable, steady".
Bunyuen m & f ThaiFrom Thai บุญ
(bun) meaning "merit" and ยืน
(yuen) meaning "long-lasting, enduring".
Buppha f ThaiMeans "flowers, blooms, blossoms" in Thai.