Baby girl names
Girl names from around the world, each with its meaning.
583 names
Meanings and origins are indicative. Sources and languages can disagree, and a name may carry different meanings in different cultures. For religious or cultural questions, please confirm with a family elder or religious teacher.
A
- Aadhya – First power
- Aanya – Grace
- Abeer – Fragrance, Aroma
- Abeera – Fragrance, Aroma (feminine form)
- Abhilasha – Desire, wish, longing
- Abigail – Father's joy
- Abish – Daughter of Elam, queen of Iran in history
- Ada – Noble, nobility; also adornment
- Adalynn – Noble; of the nobility (elaboration of Adeline)
- Addison – Son of Adam
- Adèle – Noble
- Adeline – Noble, sweet, or of noble kind
- Agnes – Pure, holy
- Ahimsa – Non-violence
- Ailsa – Elf victory, from Ailsa Craig
- Aisha – Alive
- Aitana – Glory; (from the Aitana mountains of Spain)
- Akanksha – Desire, hope, ambition, wish
- Alaina – Beautiful; serene; fair (feminine of Alan)
- Alaknanda – Flawless river, river Ganges in Himalayas
- Alessia – Defender
- Alexandra – Defender of mankind; protector of the people
- Alice – Noble
- Alka – Lock of curly hair, girl with beautiful hair
- Allegra – Joyful, lively
- Allison – Of noble kind or noble child
- Alma – Nourishing, kind
- Amaya – Night Rain, The End, Beloved
- Ameera – Princess, Leader
- Amelia – Industrious
- Amelie – Industrious; hard-working; striving
- Amina – Trustworthy, faithful
- Aminat – Faithful
- Amirah – Princess, Commander
- Amora – Love (from Latin amor)
- Amy – Beloved
- Ana – Grace
- Anais – Grace; gracious one (Catalan and French form of Anna)
- Analeia – Graceful, Favored, Noble
- Ananya – Unique, without equal
- Anastasia – Resurrection
- Anaya – Caring, protection
- Anjana – Mother of Hanuman
- Ann – Grace
- Anna – Grace
- Annabelle – Loving; graceful and beautiful (Anna + belle)
- Anne – Grace
- Annika – Grace
- Anupama – Incomparable, matchless, unique beauty
- Apolline – Belonging to Apollo
- Ariadne – Most holy
- Ariyah – Lioness; (also) melody, air
- Arshi – Belonging to the divine throne, heavenly angel
- Aseel – Authentic, noble
- Ashna – Friend, beloved, devoted
- Ashritha – One who gives shelter, protected by God, Goddess Lakshmi
- Asita – Dark, river Yamuna, unblemished
- Astrid – Divinely beautiful; fair, beloved goddess
- Atasi – Blue flax flower, luminous
- Atreyi – Glorious river, container of glory
- Aubree – Elf ruler; ruler of the little folk
- Audrey – Noble strength
- Aurora – Dawn
- Ava – Life
- Avantikaa – Princess of Ujjain, modest, Queen
- Awani – The Earth, mother land
- Aya – Sign, miracle
- Ayat – Verses, Divine Signs
- Ayesha – Alive, prosperous
- Ayla – Moonlight, Halo
- Ayrin – Clear, bright like moonlight
- Ayushi – One with long life, blessed with longevity
- Azma – Greatness, grandeur, determination
- Azmeena – Precious, beautiful, firm of resolve
- Azra – Virgin, Pure
B
- Bahar – Spring
- Beatrice – She who brings happiness
- Beatrix – Voyager or blessed
- Beatriz – Brings happiness
- Bela – Jasmine flower, wave, time
- Bethan – Pledged to God
- Bethany – House of figs
- Betsy – Pledged to god
- Bhadra – Auspicious, gentle, fortunate, Goddess Durga
- Bhagyalakshmi – Goddess of wealth and fortune
- Bhanumati – Luminous, charming, shining with fame
- Bhanupriya – Beloved of the sun, night blooming lotus
- Bharati – Goddess Saraswati, eloquent speech, India
- Bhavini – Emotional, beautiful lady, Goddess Parvati
- Bianca – White, pure
- Bimala – Pure, stainless, clean, Goddess Durga
- Bina – Musical instrument, lute, insightful
- Bindiya – Small forehead mark, drop, point of light
- Bluebell – Blue bell flower
- Brielle – God is my strength or heroine of God
- Brinda – Tulsi plant, holy basil, Radha's companion
- Brooklyn – Broken land, named after the New York borough
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- Camila – Young Ceremonial Attendant, Helper
- Camille – Young ceremonial attendant
- Capucine – Nasturtium flower
- Carlota – Free woman
- Carmen – Song; garden orchard (from Carmel)
- Carolina – Free woman
- Caroline – Free woman, strong and capable
- Catalina – Pure; clear (Spanish form of Catherine)
- Catherine – Pure, clear, unsullied
- Catrin – Pure
- Catriona – Pure
- Chaitra – First month of Hindu calendar, spring season, bright light
- Chameli – Jasmine flower, sweet scent
- Champa – Fragrant plumeria flower, golden bloom
- Chandana – Sandalwood, fragrant, cooling, auspicious
- Chandini – Moonlight, star, bright as moon
- Chandrika – Crescent moon, moonlight, radiant light
- Charlee – Free woman; petite and free (feminine of Charles)
- Charlotte – Free woman
- Charulata – Beautiful creeper vine, graceful woman
- Chaya – Shadow, shade, reflection, Goddess Durga
- Chetna – Consciousness, awareness, intelligence, spirit
- Chiara – Clear, bright
- Chintanika – Thoughtful, meditative, deep thinker
- Chioma – Good God
- Chitra – Picture, painting, star, brilliant nakshatra
- Chitralekha – Beautiful picture, painter, celestial artist
- Chloé – Young green shoot
- Christina – Follower of Christ
- Christine – Follower of Christ, anointed one
- Claire – Clear, bright
- Claudia – Lame, from Claudius
- Clementine – Mild, merciful
- Coco – Affectionate pet name; chocolate bean
- Colette – Victory of the people
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- Dafni – Laurel tree
- Dahlia – Dahlia flower; also branch (Hebrew)
- Daisy – Day's eye, the flower
- Dakshayani – Goddess Sati, daughter of Daksha
- Damini – Lightning, conqueror, self-controlled
- Daniela – God is my judge (feminine of Daniel)
- Darshana – Vision, sight, philosophy, observation
- Dayanita – Merciful, compassionate lady
- Dechen – Great bliss
- Deepali – Row of lamps, festive lights
- Della – Noble; bright noble one (pet form of Adela/Adelaide)
- Delphine – Dolphin
- Devaki – Divine, mother of Lord Krishna
- Devika – Little goddess
- Devyani – Divine chariot, daughter of Sage Sukracharya
- Dewi – Goddess
- Dhanashree – Goddess of wealth, Goddess Lakshmi, classical raga
- Dhani – Wealthy, green earth, prosperous
- Diana – Divine, heavenly
- Dior – Golden (from French 'd'or'); after the House of Dior
- Diya – Lamp, light
- Dulcie – Sweet
- Durga – Invincible, goddess of strength and power
E
- Ebba – Strong
- Edith – Prosperous in war
- Effie – Well-spoken
- Eleanor – Shining light
- Elena – Shining light, bright one
- Eleni – Bright, shining light
- Elin – Bright, shining light
- Elisabeth – Pledged to God
- Elise – Pledged to God, consecrated
- Eliza – God is my oath; pledged to God (short form of Elizabeth)
- Elizabeth – Pledged to God
- Ella – Light, beautiful fairy
- Éloïse – Healthy, wide
- Elsa – Noble
- Elsie – Pledged to God
- Elspeth – Pledged to God
- Emanah – Trust, Faith
- Emilia – Rival
- Emma – Universal
- Emmaline – Industrious, hardworking, or peaceful home
- Eshita – Desired, sought after, ambition
- Esme – Esteemed, loved
- Estelle – Star, celestial, heavenly light
- Ester – Star
- Esther – Star
- Etta – Ruler of the home; little one (pet form of Henrietta/Loretta)
- Eva – Life
- Evelyn – Wished for child
- Everly – Wild boar clearing
- Evie – Life; living one (pet form of Eve or Evelyn)
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G
- Gaia – Earth
- Gauhar – Gem, pearl, precious stone
- Gaura – Fair complexioned, Goddess Parvati
- Gauri – Fair goddess
- Gautami – Goddess Durga, river Godavari, wife of Sage Gautama
- Geetika – A small song, poem, melody
- Genesis – Origin; beginning; birth
- Georgia – Farmer
- Georgiana – Farmer or earthworker
- Georgina – Farmer or earth-worker
- Girija – Born of the mountain, Goddess Parvati
- Gitanjali – An offering of songs, poetic tribute
- Gitika – Small song, melody, lyric
- Giulia – Youthful
- Gopika – Cowherd maiden, devotee of Lord Krishna
- Grace – Divine favor
- Greta – Pearl (German short form of Margareta)
- Gulab – Rose flower, fragrant pink bloom
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- Ha-eun – Great grace
- Hamsini – One who rides a swan, Goddess Saraswati
- Harika – Dear to Hari
- Harita – Green, nature, prosperous, golden
- Harleen – Absorbed in God
- Harper – Harp player
- Harriet – Home ruler; ruler of the household (feminine of Henry)
- Hattie – Home ruler; estate ruler (pet form of Harriet/Henrietta)
- Hazel – Hazel tree
- Heena – Henna fragrance, green leaves
- Heidi – Noble; of noble kind (German pet form of Adelheid)
- Helena – Torch
- Hema – Golden, beautiful, earth
- Hemlata – Golden creeper vine
- Hermione – Messenger or earthly
- Hetvi – Loving
- Himagouri – Goddess Parvati, pure as snow
- Hina – Sunshine
- Hirenny – Golden, valuable, precious
- Hoor – Beautiful-eyed Maiden, Houris
- Hoorain – Beautiful Angels
I
- Ida – Hardworking
- Ifeoma – A good thing
- Ilse – God's promise
- Imogen – Maiden
- Inara – Light, Illumination
- Indrumati – Full moon, wise woman
- Ines – Pure; holy; chaste (Spanish form of Agnes)
- Ingrid – Ing's beauty; beautiful, fair
- Iona – Island, blessed jewel
- Iqra – Read, Recite
- Irene – Peace
- Irini – Peace
- Iris – Rainbow
- Isabel – God is my oath; pledged to God (medieval form of Elizabeth)
- Isabella – God Is My Oath, Devoted To God
- Isabelle – Pledged to God
- Isadora – Gift of isis
- Isha – Goddess
- Ishbel – Pledged to God
- Isla – Island
- Isra – Night Journey
- Ivy – Faithfulness
- Izna – Light, bright ray of sun
- Izzah – Honor, Dignity
J
- Jade – Stone of the side, precious green stone
- Janki – Goddess Sita, daughter of King Janaka
- Jayanthi – Victorious, Goddess Durga, flag
- Jayashree – Goddess of victory, radiant winner
- Jennifer – Fair spirit
- Jessica – God beholds
- Jinal – Victorious, follower of the Jina
- Joanna – God is gracious; the Lord's gracious gift
- Johanna – God is gracious
- Jolene – Pretty, God will increase
- Jordyn – To flow down; from the river Jordan
- Journee – Day's journey, adventure
- Joy – Joy, delight
- Judit – Praised
- Julietta – Youthful, Downy, Youthful Complexion
- Juliette – Youthful
- Juwairiyah – Damask rose
- Jyoti – Light, flame
K
- Kadambari – Long novel, female cuckoo, Goddess Saraswati
- Kajol – Kohl, eyeliner, beautiful dark eyes
- Kakali – Sweet chirping of birds, musical sound
- Kanchi – Sacred city, golden girdle
- Kangna – Bangle, auspicious ornament
- Kanta – Beautiful, beloved, radiant
- Kanti – Lustre, radiance, beauty, Goddess Lakshmi
- Kanza – Treasure
- Karuna – Compassion, mercy, kindness
- Kasturi – Musk fragrance, rare perfume
- Katerina – Pure
- Katherine – Pure
- Kausalya – Mother of Lord Rama, skilled woman
- Kavya – Poetry
- Keertana – Hymn of praise, devotional song
- Keshvi – Goddess Radha, beautiful hair
- Ketu – Pure light, comet, celestial node
- Khadija – Early baby, trustworthy
- Kiara – Dark-Haired, Bright
- Kim – Gold
- Kinjal – River bank
- Kinsley – The king's meadow
- Kirsty – Follower of Christ
- Kirtida – Bringer of fame, mother of Goddess Radha
- Kitty – Pure
- Klara – Bright, clear
- Kripali – Merciful, compassionate, full of grace
- Kristin – Follower of Christ
- Kristina – Follower of Christ
- Kshama – Forgiveness
- Kullu – Valley, peaceful dwelling
- Kumari – Young girl, princess
- Kushi – Happiness, delight, joy
- Kusumita – Blossomed flower, in full bloom
L
- Lacey – From Lassy; lace-like and delicate (Norman surname)
- Lalita – Playful, charming, Goddess Parvati
- Lasya – Graceful dance
- Laura – Laurel
- Lavender – Purple flower
- Layla – Night
- Léa – Weary
- Leah – Delicate
- Lena – Light, torch
- Leni – Light; bright torch (German pet form of Helena/Magdalena)
- Leonor – Shining light
- Leonora – Light or lion
- Leshya – Light beam, aura, color of soul
- Lian – Lotus
- Liesel – God is my oath
- Lilas – Playful grace, divine sports
- Lilavati – Charming, playful, historical mathematician
- Liliana – Lily, Pure, Innocent, Sacred Flower
- Lillian – Lily
- Lily – Lily flower
- Linda – Pretty, soft
- Linnea – Twinflower
- Lipika – Alphabet, short letter, manuscript
- Lisa – Pledged to God or God is my oath
- Liv – Life
- Livia – Life; olive; (Roman gens Livia)
- Liyana – Softness, Gentleness
- Lochana – Eyes, vision, luminous glance
- Lois – Most desirable or superior
- Lola – Sorrows, strong woman
- Lopamudra – Wife of Sage Agastya, learned scholar
- Lotte – Free woman
- Lottie – Free one; petite and feminine (pet form of Charlotte)
- Louisa – Renowned warrior; famous in battle
- Louise – Famous warrior
- Love – Love
- Lovely – Lovely, charming
- Lucia – Light
- Lucille – Light
- Lucy – Light
- Luna – Moon, Moonlight
- Lyra – Lyre or harp
M
- Madalena – From Magdala
- Madhavi – Spring flower vine, sacred basil
- Madhuvanthi – Sweet like honey, classical musical raga
- Mafalda – Mighty in battle
- Mahadevi – Great Goddess, Goddess Durga
- Mahak – Fragrance, sweet aroma
- Mahasweta – Goddess Saraswati, pure white
- Mahira – Skilled, Expert
- Maina – A songbird, communicative, sweet voiced
- Maisie – Pearl
- Makayla – Who is like God? (feminine of Michael)
- Malak – Angel
- Malati – Jasmine flower, moonlight
- Mallika – Queen, jasmine flower
- Mandakini – Himalayan river, celestial Ganges
- Mandira – Temple, sacred sanctuary, melody
- Manjari – Bunch of flowers, blossom, creeper
- Manju – Sweet, pleasant, snow, dew drop
- Manjula – Charming, lovely, pleasing
- Manjusha – Treasure box, sweet voice
- Manon – Little Marie
- Manorama – Beautiful, pleasing to the mind
- Mansha – Wish, desire, intention
- Mansi – Of the mind
- Mar – Sea
- Mara – Bitter; strong
- Marala – Swan, graceful swimmer
- Maren – Of the sea
- Margarida – Pearl
- Margaux – Pearl
- Margot – Pearl (French pet form of Marguerite/Margaret)
- Maria – Beloved
- Mariam – Beloved, Mary
- Mariana – Of the sea; beloved; blend of Maria and Ana
- Marie – Beloved
- Marlene – Blend of Maria and Magdalene
- Marnie – Of the sea; rejoice
- Marta – Lady, mistress
- Martina – Of Mars, warlike
- Mary – Beloved
- Maryam – Beloved
- Matilda – Mighty in battle
- Maud – Powerful battler
- Maya – Illusion, water, great
- Meenakshi – Fish-eyed goddess
- Meeram – Flower bouquet, sweet arrangement
- Mehak – Fragrance
- Meher – Kindness, Compassion
- Mehri – Kind, loving, sun-like warmth
- Mehrunisa – Compassionate Woman, Sun Among Women
- Mei – Beautiful
- Melanie – Dark-haired; dark beauty
- Mhairi – Beloved, sea of bitterness
- Mia – Mine
- Michelle – Who is like God?
- Milani – From Milan; one from the city of Milan
- Millicent – Strong in work
- Millie – Gentle strength
- Mirabelle – Wonderful
- Mireille – To admire; wonderful
- Momal – Beautiful legendary princess; beloved one
- Monika – Advisor, alone
- Monique – Advisor
- Morwenna – Waves of the sea
- Moushumi – Of the monsoon
- Myra – Sweet, Beloved
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- Nancy – Grace
- Nandana – Gladdening
- Naomi – Pleasantness
- Natalia – Born at Christmas
- Nataliya – Born at Christmas
- Nathalie – Born at Christmas
- Nayla – Achiever, Successful
- Neha – Love, rain
- Nicole – Victory of the people, people's triumph
- Nimal – Blessings, favors, gifts of God
- Nina – Little girl, dream
- Nisarga – Nature
- Nivia – Fresh, pure, new
- Noelle – Christmas, born on Christmas
- Noor – Light
- Noora – Light
- Nora – Light
- Noreen – Luminous, bright, radiant light
- Nour – Light
- Nova – New
- Novalee – New meadow; new beginning (Nova + Lee)
- Nur – Light
- Nusaybah – Noble Lineage
- Nusrat – Victory, help
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P
- Paisley – Church, named after the Scottish town
- Paloma – Dove, peace
- Parineeti – Maturity, completion, outcome, wisdom
- Paula – Small, humble
- Pavi – Pure, lightning, bright
- Penelope – Weaver
- Persephone – Bringer of destruction or thresher of grain
- Phoebe – Bright, radiant
- Pilar – Pillar, column
- Polly – Bitter; wished-for child (variant of Molly/Mary)
- Pooja – Worship, prayer
- Poppy – Red flower
- Priya – Beloved
- Priyanka – Dearly loved
R
- Rabail – Veil of silk, soft summer rain, sweet breeze
- Rabiqa – Bound in unity, harmony, close friendship
- Raeena – Queen, royal lady, leader
- Raqeebah – Watcher, guardian, vigilant protector
- Raqiba – Guardian, watcher, observant protector
- Reagan – Little king
- Reem – White antelope
- Rehma – Mercy, Compassion
- Renata – Reborn; born anew
- Riddhima – Full of prosperity, fortunate, Goddess Lakshmi
- Rimsha – Bouquet of Flowers
- Rituparna – Leaf of the season
- Riya – Singer
- Riyaa – Singer, graceful lady, flower
- Rizwana – Satisfaction, Contentment
- Rocío – Dew
- Romilly – From romilly
- Rosa – Rose
- Rosalind – Gentle horse or beautiful rose
- Rosamund – Horse protector or pure rose
- Rosanna – Gracious rose
- Rosie – Rose
- Rowena – Fame and joy
- Ruby – Red gemstone
S
- Saanvi – Goddess Lakshmi
- Sabiha – Beautiful, Morning
- Sabina – Sabine woman
- Sabine – Sabine woman
- Sabrina – From the river severn
- Sadaf – Pearl shell
- Sadia – Lucky, fortunate
- Saga – Story, tale
- Sakura – Cherry blossom
- Samiksha – Analysis, reflection, overview, inspection
- Samriti – Memory, remembrance, wisdom
- Sandra – Defender of mankind
- Sanne – Lily
- Sanskriti – Culture, heritage, refinement, tradition
- Sara – Princess
- Sarah – Princess
- Saskia – Saxon; protector of mankind (Dutch)
- Savannah – Treeless Plain, Open Field
- Scarlett – Red cloth
- Sehrish – Glamorous, sunrise glow, enchanting
- Selah – Pause and reflect; (a Psalm interlude); praise
- Senara – Light
- Seo-yeon – Auspicious lotus
- Seren – Star
- Serena – Serene; calm; tranquil
- Shania – God is gracious, bright ray of sun
- Sharmin – Shy, modest
- Shivani – Of Shiva
- Shona – God is gracious
- Sian – God is gracious
- Siddhi – Accomplishment
- Sidrah – Lote Tree, Lotus Tree
- Signe – New victory
- Sigrid – Beautiful victory
- Silvia – Of the forest
- Simran – Remembrance of God
- Sinead – God is gracious
- Siobhan – God is gracious
- Sioned – God is gracious
- Siyona – Graceful, beautiful, bright sun
- Sofia – Wisdom
- Sol – Sun
- Solana – Sunshine, Sunlight, Solar
- Solène – Solemn, devout
- Sophie – Wisdom, wise woman
- Spoorthi – Inspiration
- Sravani – Born in Shravana
- Stella – Star
- Suhani – Pleasant, charming, beautiful weather
- Suhanika – Very pleasant, charming girl
- Susanna – Lily
- Swara – Musical note
- Sylvie – From the forest; woodland spirit (French form of Silvia)
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- Urshia – Belonging to the sky, celestial angel