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BABY GIRLS NAMES
Aaliya - Arabic: Sublime exalted one. Hebrew: To Acend. Also spelt Alia, Aalija, Aaliyah, Aliya, Alea, Aleah.
Acacia - Greek: Named after the thorn tree. Also spelt Acatia, Acasha.
Adalia - Hebrew: In God is my refuge. Also spelt Adalea.
Adara - Arabic: Virginal. Greek: Beauty.
Ainslie - English: A wood. Also spelt Ainsley, Ainslea, Anslea, Ainslee, Ainsleigh.
Aisha - Arabic: Life. Also spelt Ayesha, Ayisha.
Alatea - Spanish: Truth. Also spelt Alatya.
Aleka - Greek: Helper of mankind. Also spelt Alika.
Allira - Aboriginal: Gem.
Allegra - Italian: Cheerful. Spanish: Happy and joyful. Also Alegra, Alegria, Allegria.
Amani - Arabic: An aspiration.
Amaris - Hebrew: Gods promise.
Amber - Arabic: Gem.
Amae - Old French: Beloved. Also Amay, Ame, Amia, Aimee, Amy.
Amalie - German: To strive. Also Amelea - French. Amelia - English. Amalita - Spanish. Amalina - Italian.
Anais - Greek: Pure.
Andras - Norwegian: Breath.
Aneira - Welsh: Golden. Also Anera, Anira, Anyra.
Anya - Hebrew: Favoured by God. Anica - Italia. Anuschka - Russia. Hannah, Hania - Polish.
Arcadia - Greek: Greek region of Arcady.
Ardis - Latin: Warm or enthusiastic one.
Argenta - Latin: Silver one.
Aria - Latin: A beautiful melody.
Ariane - Greek: The holy one. Also Ariana.
Ariel - Hebrew: Gods lioness. Also Arielle, Arial.
Artemis - Greek: Perfect.
Asha - Sanskrit: Hope.
Ashira - Hebrew: Wealthy.
Atiya - Arabic: A gift. Also Atija, Atea, Atiyah, Aatiya.
Azaria - Hebrew: Helped by god. Also Azariah, Azeria, Zaria.
Azura - Persian: Blue sky.
Basia - Polish: The stranger
Beau - French: Beautiful. Also spelt Bo.
Bena - Hebrew: The wise one.
Bian - Vietnamese: Secret. Also spelt Bianne, Biann, Biarn.
Blaine - Irish: Slender. Also spelt Blane, Blayne.
Brea - Celtic: Honourable and noble. Also Bree, Brie, Bria, Brianna.
Briana - Celtic: Honourable and noble. Also Bryanne, Bryana, Brianne, Brienna, Brea.
Briar - English: Thorny.
Bronte - English: Surname of novelists.
Bronya - Slavonic: Protection. Also Bronja, Bronia.
Bryony - Greek: A Plant. Briony, Bryonia.
Cadene - Latin: Rhythmic. Also Cadence, Cadena, Cadenza, Cadeane, Kadene.
Cailin - Irish: A girl. Also Caylin, Kailin.
Caja - Cornish: A daisy. Also Caya, Kaja, Kaya.
Caley - Irish: Slender. Also Calie, Kaley.
Calista - Greek: The most beautiful one. Caliste, Calliste, Kalista.
Candra - Latin: Luminescent. Kandra.
Capri - Italian: An Island.
Caprice - Italian: Unpredictable.
Carita - Latin: Loving and benevolent. Irish: A friend. Cornish: Love. Cara - Italian: The beloved one. Also Carine, Kareen, Careeta, Karita.
Carey - Celtic: From the river. Also Carie, Kari.
Cassia - Hebrew: From the tree.
Celeste - Latin: Heavenly. Also Celesta, Celestine.
Ceres - Latin: Goddess of corn.
Cerise - French: Cherry red. Also Cherise.
Chandra - Sanskrit: The shining moon.
Charis - Greek: The graceful one. Karis, Caris.
Charity - Latin: Loving and benevolent. Also Carita, Charita, Caritas, Cherry.
Chiara - Italian: Clare from the Latin: Bright and famous.
Ciara - Irish: An Irish saint. Also Kiara.
Ciera - Irish: Dark, black. Also Kiera, Keera.
Cressida - Greek: The golden one. Also, Cressa, Kresida, Kresia.
Dacey - Gaelic: The southerner. Also Dacy, Daci, Dacie.
Dacia - Greek: An ancient country.
Dae - Korean: Destined for greatness.
Dai - Japanese: Great one.
Damaris - Greek: Gentle one.
Damiane - Greek: Tame. Also Damiana.
Damita - Spanish: Little noble one.
Danae - Greek: A mother from Greek mythology. Also Danay, Denay.
Danika - Slavonic: The morning star. Also Danica.
Daria - Greek: Wealthy. Also Darea, Darya, Darja, Daris, Darie.
Dechen - Tibetan: Health and happiness.
Demi - Latin: Half.
Deni - French: Lover of wine. Also Denny, Dennie, Deny.
Destry - French: An old surname.
Deva - Sanskrit: A Goddess.
Devika - Sanskrit: Little Godess.
Dido - Greek: The name of a Queen.
Dimity - Greek: Material.
Drew - Greek: Strong.
Edana - Gaelic: Fiery. Also Eidann, Eidana.
Eden - Hebrew: Place of immense pleasure.
Edrea - English: Prosperous and powerful.
Eithne - Irish: Ardent and fiery. Also Ethene, Ethna, Ethne.
Electra - Greek: Brilliant. Also Elektra.
Eliane - Latin: Sun. Also Eliana, Elian, Elianne.
Elysia - Latin: Blissful. Also Elytia, Elisha.
Etain - Irish: Shining brightly. Also Etainne.
Fabienne - French: Bean farmer. Also Fabia, Fabiana.
Fabriane - Latin: Resourceful one. Also Fabrianna, Fabrianne, Fabrienne.
Faine - English: Joyful. Also Faina, Fayne, Fayna, Fayn.
Fern - English: Plant. Also Fearne, Ferne.
Freya - Norse: Lady. Scandinavian: Goddess of love. Also Freja, Freia.
Gaia - Greek: Godess of the earth . Also Gaea, Gaya, Gaja.
Gemina - Greek: Twin.
Genesia - Latin: Newcomer. Also Genetia, Genisha, Jenesia, Jenetia, Jenisha.
Geneva - French: Lady of the people. Also Geneve, Genevieve, Genevra.
Gianne - Italian: From Jane. Hebrew: God is gracious. Also Gianna, Giane.
Giselle - Teutonic: Pledge. Also Gislain, Ghislain, Gisela, Gizelle.
Hanan - Arabic: The tender affectionate one. Also Hannan, Hanen.
Hanne - German: From Jane. Hebrew: God is gracious. Also Hanni, Hani.
Hasina - Swahili: Good one.
Havana - Spanish: Name of a city.
Haya - Hebrew: Life. Also Haja, Hayat, Hajat.
Hedia - Greek: To please. Also Hedea.
Helea - Greek: The sun. Also Helia.
Helika - Greek: A spiral. Also Helica, Helicia, Helitia, Helisha, Helice.
Hera - Latin: Queen.
Hermione - Greek: Messenger of Gods. Also Hermina, Herminia, Hermia.
Hide - Japanese: Excellent, plentiful. Also Hidae, Hydae, Hydee.
Hoku - Polynesian: Star.
Hoshi - Japanese: Star
Ianthe - Greek: A flower. Also Iantha, Ianthina, Iolanthe.
Ilayne - Greek: From Helen meaning - Light of the sun. Also Ilain, Elaine, Yelena, Jelena, Ileana, Laine.
Ileana - Romainian: From Greek Helen meaning - Light of the sun. Also Ilain, Elaine, Yelena, Jelena, Ileana.
Iman - Arabic: Believer in God. Also Eman, Emann, Imaan.
Inari - Finnish: A lake.
Inas - Polynesian: Wife of the moon.
India - India: The country.
Indira - Sanskrit: Wife of an ancient God.
Ione - Greek: A beautiful stone.
Isra - Arabic: Journey by night. Thai: Freedom.
Jael - Hebrew: Wild goat. Also Yael, Yaelle, Yale.
Jamal - Arabic: Comely one.
Jamila - Arabic: Beautiful. Also Jameela, Jamilah.
Jana - Polish: Form of Jane - Hebrew: God is Gracious. Also Yana.
Jarah - Hebrew: Honey. Also Jarrah, Jara, Jarra.
Jett - Latin: Black
Joelle - French: The Lord is God. Also Jo Elle, Joell.
Jordaine - Hebrew: Flowing down. Also Jordan, Jordane, Jordana, Jordyn.
Jonquil - Latin: Flower or reed.
Kade - Indonesian: Lovely. Also Kaid, Kaide, Cade, Caide.
Kadira - Arabic: Powerful. Also Qadira, Cadira.
Kaja - Estonian: Echo. Cornish: A daisy. Also Caya, Kaja, Kaya.
Kalea - Hawaiian: Bright.
Kali - Sanskrit: Black. Also Kala, Cali.
Kalika - Greek: A rose.
Kalinda - Aboriginal: A lookout. Sanskrit: The sun.
Kama - Sanskrit: Love. Also Cama, Karma.
Kamilah - Arabic: The perfect one. Also Camila, Kamila, Camilah.
Karita - Latin: Loving and benevolent. Irish: A friend. Cornish: Love. Cara - Italian: The beloved one. Also Carine, Kareen, Careeta, Carita.
Katya - Russian: from Greek meaning Pure. Also Katja, Katia.
Kayna - Cornish: Name of a saint. Also Kayna, Kaina, Cayna.
Keeley - Irish: Beautiful. Also Keyly, Keeleigh, Keely.
Keera - Irish: Dark or black. Also Kiera, Keira, Ciara, Ceira.
Kendra - English: Royal Power. Also Kendrea.
Keshia - African: The favorite one. Also Kesha, Ketia, Kesia, Kisha.
Kiara - Irish: Name of a saint. Also Ciara, Keara.
Kori - Maori: Exercise. Also Korey, Corey, Cori, Coree.
Kyoko - Japanese: A mirror.
Lacey - French: Lace material. Also Laci, Lacee, Lacy.
Laine - Greek: From Helen meaning - Light of the sun. Also Ilain, Elaine, Yelena, Jelena, Ileana, Ilayne, Lane.
Lane - English: Narrow road. Also Lain, Laney, Lanee.
Lani - Polynesian: The sky.
Lark - English: A songbird. Also Larc.
Latoya - Spanish: Victorious. Also L’Toya, Toya, Toija.
Laveda - Latin: The innocent one.
Lavinia - Latin: Mother of Rome. Also La ‘ Venia, L’vania, Levena, Lavernia, LaVerne.
Leala - French: The loyal one. Also Liala, Lyala.
Lenis - Latin: Gentle one. Also Lenita, Lenise, Leneta.
Lexie - Latin: Defender of mankind. Also Lexy, Lexi.
Lien - Chinese: A lotus flower.
Liesl - Scandinavian: From Elizabeth which is Hebrew: Meaning consecrated by God.
Liese - German: From Elizabeth which is Hebrew: Meaning consecrated by God. Also Lise.
Lisette - French: From Elizabeth which is Hebrew: Meaning consecrated by God. Also Lizette, Lizete, Liset, Lysette.
Lourdes - French: Town in the South of France.
Lucia - Latin: Light. Also Luchia, Lucida, Luci, Lucina.
Lyris - Greek: Harp player.
Lystra - Greek: Free. Also Listra, Lestra.
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Madison - English: Matthews son.
Maeve - Irish: Intoxicating one. Also Meave, Maive, Mave.
Mahalia - Hebrew: Tenderness. Also Mahala, Mahalya.
Mai - Swedish: Mary From the Latin: Meaning star of the sea. Also French: Maia, Maja, Manon. Russian: Masha. Danish: Mia. Welsh: Mair. Irish: Mairi, Mara.
Malak - Arabic: Angel. Also Malac.
Malaya - Spanish: Free. Also Malaia, Malaja.
Malika - Arabic: Female master.
Malise - Gaelic: Gods servant.
Marcella - Latin: From Mars. Also Marchella.
Maris - Latin: From the sea. Also Maresa, Marice, Marissa, Marisse, Marne, Marnie.
Maya - Latin: The great one. Also Maja, Maia.
Maysa - Arabic: One who walks gracefully. Also Macey, Maci, Mace, Maysi, Maisa, Macy.
Melek - Arabic: Angel.
Melia - Greek: Mythological nymph. Also Melya.
Mercedes - Spanish: Merciful one. Also Mercede, Mercia.
Meta - Latin: Ambitious one.
Metis - Greek: Wise one. Also Metisse, Metys, Metise.
Mika - Japanese: The new moon.
Milena - Czech/Slavonic: The favorite or beloved one. Also Mila, Milana, Milan.
Mira - Slavonic: The famous one.
Misty - English: Mist.
Nada - Arabic: The generous one. Spanish: Nothing.
Nadja - Slavonic: Hope. Also Nadia, Russian: Nadya. French: Nadina, Nadine.
Nairne - Scottish: From the river.
Nalani - Hawaiian: Calm like the sky.
Nani - Polynesian: Beautiful
Nasrin - Persian: Wild rose. Also Nasrine, Nasreen.
Nea - Greek: New. Also Nova, Novia, Novelle, Nia, Nya.
Neroli - Italian: A princesses name. Also Nerolia, Nerolina.
Nevada - Spanish: White as snow. Also Neva, Neve.
Nissa - Scandinavian: Cheerful elf.
Nita - Spanish: From the Hebrew name Hannah meaning Favoured by God.
Nor - Arabic: Light. Also Noor, Nur, Noa.
Nyssa - Greek: The beginning. Also Nissa, Nisa, Nysa.
Ola - Scandinavian: Descendant.
Oleander - Greek: Evergreen tree.
Olian - Russian: Dear one. Also Olien, Olianne, Olienne, Olyanne.
Oma - Arabic: Long living.
Omega - Greek: The last.
Onida - American Indian: The awaited one. Also Onyda.
Oriane - French: from the Latin meaning to rise. Also Oriana, Orianne.
Paige - English: A young child. Also Payge.
Pare - Maori: From Mary which is Latin: The star of the sea.
Pascale - French: From Latin: Meaning Easter. Also Paschale, Pascoe, Pasha, Pascal, Pasqual.
Paz - Latin: Peacec. Also Pax.
Perry - French: By the pear tree.
Phaedra - Greek: The bright one. Also Phaidra, Phedra.
Pia - Latin: Devout.
Pilar - Spanish: Supportive.
Piper - English: One who plays the pipe.
Placida - Latin: Peaceful.
Portia - Latin: An offering. Also Porsha, Porsia.
Prema - Sanskrit: Love and affection.
Prima - Latin: The first.
Priya - Sanskrit: Beloved. Also Preya.
Qadira - Arabic: Powerful one. Also Kadira, Kadera.
Qasima - Arabic: One who shares. Also Kassima, Kasema.
Queensley - English: From the Kings Vineyard
Raina - Polish: A queen. Also Rayna, Rayner.
Raine - German: One who gives advice. Also Reine, Rayne.
Raja - Arabic: Hopeful one. Also Raia, Raya, Rajya.
Ranja - Arabic: Beautiful to look at. Also Ranya, Rane, Rana.
Rani - Sanskrit: A queen. Also Ranee, Ranei.
Rashida - Arabic: Righteous.
Reanna - Welsh: A queen. Also Rhiannon, Riana, Reana, Rheane.
Regan - Latin: A queen. Also Reggae, Raina, Rayna, Reagan, Reine, Reina.
Reseda - Latin: A flower. Also Resida.
Rio - Spanish: Of the river. Also Ria.
Riona - Gaelic: A queen.
Rohana - Sanskrit: Sandalwood.
Rosheen - Irish: Rose. Also Rois, Roisin.
Roma - Latin: From Rome. Also Romain, Romany, Romani, Romelle, Romana, Romane.
Romy - German: Fromthe Latin: Dew of the sea. Also Romi.
Rozada - Spanish: A Rose. Also Rosita, Rozita, Zita, Rosheen.
Roshan - Persian: Splendid one. Also Roshanne, Rosharne.
Roxy - Persian: The Dawn. Also Roxi, Roxanne, Roxane, Roxsana.
Rumer - English: Gypsy. Also Ruma.
Sabia - Irish: Sweet one.
Sabina - Latin: From an Italian town.
Sabira - Arabic: Patient one.
Sacha - Russian: Defender. Also Sasja, Satia, Sasha, Sascha, Sasia.
Sachi - Japanese: Joyful.
Sadira - Persian: Lotus flower.
Saffron - Arabic: A spice.
Safia - Arabic: Pure.
Sahar - Arabic: The dawning.
Samara - Hebrew: Guarded by God.
Sana - Arabic: Radiant one.
Sancia - Latin: Sacred. Also Sancha, Sancya, Sanchia.
Sarisha - Sanskrit: Charming and alluring. Also Saritia, Sarisia.
Savannah - Spanish: Of the Plains. Also Savanna.
Sebastiana - Latin: From Sebasta. Also Sebastia, Sabasha, Sebastienne, Sabatiene, Sebastine.
Serian - Welsh: Sparkling or glittering. Also Serianne, Seriane, Serion, Cerian.
Shahira - Arabic: The famous one.
Shakira - Arabic: Thankful one.
Shani - Swahili: Wonderful. Also Sharni, Sharnee, Sharney.
Sheridan - Irish: The wild one.
Shirine - Persian: Charming one. Also Shirin, Shereen, Sherine, Sherin.
Shoshanna - Hebrew: A flower.
Sian - Welsh: God is gracious. Also Cyan, Cian, Sharn, Sharne, Shian, Shianne.
Siena - Italian: A city. Also Sienna.
Siran - Armenian: Alluring.
Skye - Scottish: Named after an Island. Also Sky.
Sol - Latin: The sun. Also Solita, Solina, Solana.
Solange - French: From the Latin: Meaning solemn one.
Sunita - Sanskrit: Good behaviour. Also Sonita.
Suniva - English: Gift of the sun. Also Sunniva, Suneva.
Surie - Hebrew: A rose or Lilly Persian: Princess Also Souri
Syna - Greek: Together.
Tahnee - Latin: Silver haired one. Also Tatyana, Tatjana, Tahnia, Tatiana, Tahnea.
Talia - Greek: Flourishing and beautiful. Also Thalia.
Talya - Russian: Christmas child or born at christmas. Also Natalie, Natalya, Natasha, Tasha, Talie, Talee, Talea, Taleah, Natalia, Talia, Talja.
Tani - Japanese: Come from the valley.
Tao - Chinese: Long life.
Taryn - English: From the high hills. Also Tarin, Taren.
Tashi - Tibetan: Prosperous one.
Tatjana - Latin: Silver haired one. Also Tatyana, Tahnee, Tahnia, Tatiana, Tahnea.
Tate - English: A country dwelling, place or home. Also Tatum, Tayte, Tait, Taete.
Tavia - Latin: Meaning the eighth. Also Tavea, Tavee, Tavei, Tavae, Tavya.
Tawny - French: Wheat, brown haired one. Also Tawni, Tawney, Tawnie, Tawnee.
Tean - Cornish: An Isle of Scilly. Also Tehan.
Tegen - Cornish: Pretty. Also Tegan.
Tempest - French: Stormy.
Thea - Greek: A Goddess.
Tierney - Irish: A Lords decendant.
Tirion - Welsh: Gentle one. Also Tyrian.
Tori - Latin: Victorious one. Also Tory, Toree.
Trinity - Latin: Three, triad or trio.
Trista - Latin: Melancholy one.
Tyne - English: Name of the river.
Uma - Hebrew: A nation. Sanskrit: Light and peace.
Una - Latin: One.
Unity - English: As one or oneness.
Usha - Sanskrit: Dawning.
Vala -Teutonic: The chosen one.
Valeda - Latin: Strong and healthy. Also Valida.
Valora -Latin: Brave one.
Vanja -Scandinavian: God is gracious. Also Vanya, Vania.
Vanni - Italian: From Hebrew: Meaning favoured by God.
Vardis -Hebrew: A rose. Also Vardice, Vardise, Vardah, Varda, Vardia.
Vasanti -Sanskrit: Springtime. Also Vashanti, Santi, Shanti.
Vashti -Persian: Beautiful one.
Veda -Sanskrit: Wisdon and knowledge.
Velika -Slavonic: The great one.
Venetia -Latin: Lady from Venice. Also Venicia, Venisha.
Venita -Latin: Roman Goddess of beauty and love. Also Venus, Venisa.
Verda -Latin: So fresh.
Verity - Latin and French: Meaning the Truth.
Verran -Cornish: The small or short one.
Vida -Hebrew: The beloved one.
Vidya -Sanskrit: Knowledge.
Virida -Latin: The colour green. Also Veridana, Veridane, Verideane, Veridja, Viridis.
Vita -Latin: Life. Also Vitia, Visha.
Viveka -Scandinavian: Full of life. Also Vivica, Viveca.
Wanika - Hawaiian: Gods gift. Also Waneka.
Willa - Teutonic: The protector.
Winona - Nth American Indian: The first born daughter. Also Wynona.
Wren - English: A little birds name.
Xanthe - Greek: Golden haired one. Also Xanthia, Zanthe, Zanthia.
Xaviere - Arabic: Brilliant and bright one. Also Zaviere.
Xena - Greek: Welcoming and hospitable one. Also Zena, Zene, Zenia, Xene, Xenia.
Xylia - Greek: From the forrest. Also Zylia, Zylee, Xylee, Xylena, Zylena.
Yael - Hebrew: A goat. Also Jael, Yale, Yaelle.
Yelena - Russian: From Hebrew: Meaning Favoured by God. Also Jelena, Yalena, Yaleana.
Ynes - Spanish: From Greek: Meaning pure. Also Enes, Ynez.
Yoshi - Japanese: Good.
Zada - Arabic: The lucky one. Also Zaida, Zaeda.
Zalika -Arabic: Well born one.
Zara -Hebrew: The brightest dawn.
Zaria - Hebrew: Helped by god. Also Azariah, Azeria, Zaria.
Zena - Greek: Welcoming and hospitable one. Also Xena, Zene, Zenia, Xene, Xenia.
Zita - Italian: A Rose. Also Zeta.
Zuri -Swahili: Beautiful one
BIBLICAL BABY GIRLS NAMES
Abigail - A Father’s joy, Abigail wife of Nabal, a wealthy sheep owner of Carmel she got re-married to David when her husband Nabal died
Achsah - Caleb’s daughter, given to Othniel for taking Kirjathsepher
Adah - Adornment, Esau’s wife, the daughter of Elon
Adina - Slender and delicate
Agar - or Hagar was the handmaid of Sarah and mother of Ishmael
Ahinoam - Two in the bible one was the wife of Saul, daughter of Ahimaaz, the other was the wife of David, Mother of Amnon
Asherah - A false goddess of the Canaanites
Asenath - Wife given to Joseph by Pharaoh, daughter of Potiphera the priest of On, and mother of Manasseh and Ephraim
Athaliah - God is strong, daughter of Ahab and Jezebel, wife of Jehoram of Judah, Athaliah made herself Queen
Bathsheba - Daughter of the oath, the wife of Uriah whom David killed so that he could marry her, and mother of Shimea, Shobab, Nathan and King Solomon
Bernice - Bringing victory, the oldest daughter of Herod Agrippa I, sister of Drusilla
Bethany - house of poverty biblical place name
Beulah - The married one, the land of Beulah
Bilhah - Rachael’s handmaid that bore Jacob two sons Dan and Naphtali
Candace - Clear light, white light or clarity, An Ethiopian queen whose minister was converted by Philip
Carmel - A garden or orchard, the site of Elijah’s confrontation with the prophets of Baal
Damaris - Gentle one
Deborah - Of the bee, an industrious woman, she was an heroic judge of Israel
Delilah - The beautiful temptress, Betrayed her lover Samson to the Philistines
Dinah - One of the daughters of Leah and Jacob, sister of Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar and Zebulan, half sister to Asher and Gad, born by Leahs handmaid Zilpah
Dorcas - Gazelle or doe, a benevolent woman of Joppa, restored to life by Peter
Drusilla - The youngest daughter of Herod Agrippa I, and wife of Felix the governor of Judea
Eden - Paradise, Adam and Eve (mankinds) first home
Eve - Breathe of Life, the first woman, Adam’s wife, Mother of all
Elisabeth - Consecrated to God, Elizabeth, wife of Zechariah, mother of John the Baptist
Esther - A star, she became Queen of Ahasuerus and saved the Jews from destruction,
The bible book of Esther tells her story, Mordecai a relative raised her
Eve - Life-giving
Hagar - or Agar was the handmaid of Sarah and mother of Ishmael
Hannah - Favoured by God graceful one, mother of Samuel, wife of Elkanah
Jael - Wild goat, wife of Heber the Kenite, the woman that killed a General Sisera of Jabin’s army
Jemima - A dove
Jezebel - Chaste, wife of Ahab a bad king, Jezebel was a very wicked Queen
Joanna - God is gracious
Jochebed - Mother of Moses, Aaron and Miriam married to Amram
Judith - A woman from Judea, The daughter of Beeri, that married Esau
Keturah - Fragrant incense, second wife and concubine of Abraham, mother of Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak and Shuah
Leah - The light of the sun and Antelope, married to Jacob although used her handmaiden to bare Asher and Gad, Eldest daughter of Laban, bore six children to Jacob, called Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar and daughters Zebulan and Dinah
Lois - Agreeable one, Grandmother of Timothy
Lydia - A woman from Lydia whom converted to Christianity by Paul
Magdalene - A woman from the village of Magdala
Martha - A lady, Sister of Lazarus and Mary, friend of Jesus
Mary - The star of the sea, Rebellion, Mother of Jesus, Mother of James, Mother of Mark.
Mary Magdalene, the first person to see Christ after his resurrection, known as a scarlett woman, Jesus’ friend Mary sister of Martha and Lazarus
Michal - A rivulet, Saul’s daughter that married King David
Miriam - Bitter or Bitterness, the sister of Moses and Aaron
Milcah - Wife of Abraham’s brother Nahor, mother of Huz, Buz, Kemuel, Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph and Bethuel
Naomi - Pleasant, mother in law to Ruth, and wife of Elimelech
Orpah - A fawn, or a lively maiden
Priscilla - or Prisca, means Ancient,she was banished from Rome, co-worker with Paul
Rachel - A ewe, daughter of Laban, married to Jacob and had Jacobs last two sons, Joseph and Benjamin Rahab - Large, a prostitute of Jericho that protected the Israelite spies
Rebekah - A knotted cord or noose, married to Isaac, mother of Jacob and Esau
Ruth - Beautiful and compassionate, A friend, married Boaz, great grandmother of King David and the biblical book of Ruth tells her story
Salome - Peace, the mother of James and John, wife of Zebedee
Sapphira - Deep blue, Beautiful, wife of Ananias a man that died for lying to God
Sarah - A princess,or Sarai was Abrahams wife mother of Isaac, the King of Gerar tried to take Sarah into his Harem
Sarai - Princess, also known as Sarah, the wife of Abraham, mother of Isaac the King of Gerar tried to take Sarah into his Harem
Seraphim - An angelic being of the highest order
Sheba - The Queen of Sheba was a woman that tested Solomon’s wisdom
Susannah - A lily
Tabitha - A doe or gazelle
Tamar - Wife of Er, Onan, and then Judah, mother of twins, Pharez and Zarah, also known as Thamar
Tamara - A palm tree
Tirzah - Pleasant
Vashti - Beautiful, first wife of Ahasuerus, ousted for her refusal to come to him
Zeruiah - Striken, the sister of David, the mother of Joab, Abishai and Asahel
Zillah - Shade or a shadow
Zilpah - Leah’s handmaid that bore Jacob’s sons Gad and Asher
Zipporah - Wife of Moses, daughter of Jethro the priest of Midian
