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Lopini
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A Polynesian given name used in Tongan and Samoan communities; likely an adaptation of a European name, exact original meaning uncertain. |
Samoan, Tongan |
Boy |
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Ibiye
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Not well-documented / uncertain |
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Unisex |
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Padana
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Uncertain - possibly 'lotus' if linked to Sanskrit Padma, or 'of/from Padan' referring to a place name (biblical Padan or the Po/Padana plain); also used as a modern invented feminine name. |
Aramaic, Hebrew, Italian, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Kervon
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Uncertain - possibly derived from Kevin, which means 'beloved' or 'gentle/handsome'; otherwise a modern created name with no established meaning |
English |
Boy |
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Lushanya
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likely 'graceful' or 'charming' (possible relation to Sanskrit elements for beauty/splendour) - uncertain |
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Girl |
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Mauii
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Name of the Polynesian demigod Māui; associated with cleverness and legendary feats. Exact etymology uncertain. |
Hawaiian, Polynesian |
Boy |
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Semenffah
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Uncertain; not well-documented. Likely a local/family name with a meaning best confirmed by native speakers or family sources. |
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Boy |
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Picabo
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Uncertain - toponymic; sometimes loosely associated with ideas like 'shining' or 'glistening' in local Native American usage, but the exact meaning is not well documented |
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Girl |
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Tarrus
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Uncertain - a modern invented name. May be inspired by 'Taurus' (Latin for 'bull') suggesting strength, or formed from Tar- roots; no single established traditional meaning |
English |
Boy |
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Anakelea
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Uncertain; possibly derived from Hawaiian elements (e.g., 'ana' + 'lea') suggesting 'joyful' or 'breath/measure of joy'. |
Polynesian |
Girl |
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Chunta
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Derived from Aragonese for 'assembly' or 'council'; personal-name meaning is uncommon/uncertain |
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Girl |
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Darnyelah
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A modern invented name likely blending elements of Darnell (a surname/place-name of uncertain meaning, sometimes associated with 'hidden nook') and Ella/Yela (a feminine element often linked to 'light' or a diminutive). Approximate meaning: 'hidden light' or 'beloved light.' |
English |
Girl |
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Hallsea
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Probably 'hall by the sea' or a modern surname-derived name; exact historical meaning uncertain. |
English |
Girl |
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Baliah
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Rare name with uncertain meaning; may relate to a Hebrew element referencing God (-iah) or be a place-derived or vernacular South Asian name |
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Girl |
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Dabireh
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Not well-documented; meaning uncertain (may be a family or place name rather than a widely attested descriptive given-name) |
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Unisex |
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Levaney
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Uncertain; possibly from an Irish surname or influenced by 'Levi' (Hebrew 'joined'); surname form may imply 'descendant of' or relate to a Gaelic descriptor. |
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Unisex |
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Lousyntah
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No established historical meaning. Possibly a modern blend suggesting 'Lou' (from Louise, 'famous warrior') combined with an element like Sinta/Cynthia, yielding a speculative sense of 'renowned/beloved' (interpretation uncertain). |
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Girl |
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Ferlie
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Uncertain - likely a modern diminutive without a fixed traditional meaning; could be associated with 'brave traveler' (from Ferdinand) or 'fern clearing' (from Farley/Fairlie) |
English |
Unisex |
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Joslyn
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Derived from Jocelyn; possibly 'little Goth' or 'joyous' (meaning uncertain) |
English |
Girl |
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Remco
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A Dutch diminutive of names beginning with 'Rem-'. The exact root is uncertain but it is linked to Germanic name-elements and sometimes associated with names like Remus/Remigio or elements meaning 'counsel'/'fame'. |
Dutch |
Boy |
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Shevna
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Meaning uncertain; if derived from Siobhán (Joan) it would mean "God is gracious"; otherwise likely a modern/invented name with no established traditional meaning |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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Ceallach
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Uncertain; commonly given as "bright-headed" or linked to "strife/war" (some sources connect it with "church"). |
Irish |
Boy |
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Earie
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Uncertain; possibly 'from Ireland' (if linked to Éire/Erin) or simply a diminutive/spelling variant without a distinct independent meaning. |
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Girl |
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Gaheris
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Uncertain - of Celtic/Brythonic origin; etymology not agreed upon in scholarship |
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Boy |
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Habazinaiah
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Includes the theophoric element '-iah' (Yahweh). The exact root 'Habazin-' is uncertain; roughly interpreted as 'Yahweh has held/seized/protected' (approximate). |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Balian
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In Balinese: 'healer' or 'shaman'. Historically a medieval Crusader name with uncertain etymology (possibly related to Germanic elements meaning 'bold'). |
Old French |
Boy |
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Cairinne
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Uncertain - an Old Irish feminine name; sometimes associated with 'beloved' via Carina or interpreted as 'little beloved' in later usage |
Irish |
Girl |
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Cheridan
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Uncertain - possibly connected to Sheridan (Irish surname) or interpreted as a compound meaning 'beloved Dan' if formed from Cheri + Dan; generally treated as a modern invented name. |
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Unisex |
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Demelza
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Derived from a Cornish place-name; exact meaning uncertain - often given loosely as 'of the valley' or 'from the hill/fort.' |
Cornish |
Girl |
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Eliko
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Uncertain - in Georgian it's primarily a feminine given/diminutive name; related roots can imply 'bright', 'splendid', or 'prosperous' depending on language |
Georgian |
Girl |
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Ferlin
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Surname-derived; exact meaning uncertain - possibly related to 'iron' (from French fer) or an anglicized Gaelic surname |
English, Irish |
Boy |
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Pavati
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Uncertain; often rendered as "purified" or "clear water" |
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Girl |
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Moshesh
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Traditional Sotho name associated with Moshoeshoe I (founder-king of the Basotho). Exact literal meaning in Sesotho is uncertain or variously interpreted. |
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Boy |
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Shaletah
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Uncertain - a modern coinage without a single established meaning; can be interpreted as a diminutive or elaboration (e.g., 'little Sha') and may be related in sound to names like Sheila or Shayla. |
English |
Girl |
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Pichel
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uncertain; possibly 'who is like God' if derived from Michael/Michel, or 'peak/small' if linked to pico; also attested as a family name |
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Boy |
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Ramea
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Unclear - possibly related to roots meaning "exalted" (Hebrew 'ram') or "pleasing/beautiful" (Sanskrit 'ramya'); exact meaning is uncertain |
Arabic |
Girl |
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Alarisah
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Uncertain - modern coinage. Often interpreted as 'cheerful' (via Larisa) or 'noble/ruler' (via Alaric) |
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Girl |
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Chadd
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Uncertain; often cited as 'battle' or 'protector' |
English |
Boy |
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Dydo
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Associated with the legendary Queen Dido (Elissa) of Carthage; original meaning uncertain |
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Girl |
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Gomda
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Possibly related to Tibetan 'gom' meaning 'to meditate'; may mean 'one who meditates' or 'meditation place' (uncertain) |
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Girl |
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allabama
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From the Alabama tribal/state name; often glossed as 'tribal town' or related to 'vegetation-clearing' (meaning uncertain) |
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Girl |
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Levania
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Uncertain; possibly related to Lavinia (ancient Roman name) or Levana (Latin root meaning 'to lift') - generally interpreted as 'lifted' or as a Lavinia-derived name |
Italian |
Girl |
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Niall
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Usually given as 'champion'; other suggested meanings include 'cloud' or 'passionate' (etymology uncertain) |
Irish |
Boy |
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Jelleke
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Diminutive of Jelle - 'little Jelle'. The name Jelle is West Frisian; its original meaning is uncertain. |
Dutch |
Girl |
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Ollaneg
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Likely related to 'great' or 'noble' elements; roughly 'great/noble descendant' (meaning uncertain) |
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Unisex |
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Leneth
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Uncertain - probably a modern diminutive or variant of Lena/Lina/Lynette, so meanings derive from those roots (e.g., 'light' or 'tender') |
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Girl |
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Mahlath
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Meaning not well documented; traditional name with uncertain etymology |
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Girl |
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Merlijn
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Associated with the legendary wizard Merlin; etymology uncertain, often rendered as 'sea fortress' (from Welsh elements) |
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Boy |
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Tametha
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Uncertain - a modern English elaboration. Often associated with meanings of related names (e.g., Tamara: "palm tree"; Tabitha: "gazelle"). |
English |
Girl |
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Dorrance
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Originally a surname; possibly 'descendant of Dorr' or related to the French name Durand meaning 'enduring' (meaning uncertain) |
English |
Boy |
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