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Jutta is a feminine German given name, derived as a medieval Low German form of Judith. The name Judith itself comes from the Hebrew Yehudit, meaning 'Jewish woman', a feminine form of Yehudi , which originally referred...

Kalliope is a feminine given name of Greek origin, best known as the name of the Muse of epic poetry and eloquence in Greek mythology. The name means "beautiful voice," derived from the Greek elements kallos ("beauty") a...

Kallisto is a female name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek word κάλλιστος (kallistos) meaning "most beautiful", a superlative form of καλός (kalos), meaning "beautiful". In Ancient Greek, it served as a personal n...

Kalypso is the Greek form of Calypso, derived from the Greek Καλυψώ (Kalypso), which likely means "she that conceals," from καλύπτω (kalypto) meaning "to cover, to conceal." In Greek mythology, Kalypso was a nymph who de...

Kamil 2 is the Czech, Polish, and Slovak form of the ancient Roman name Camillus. While ultimately of Etruscan origin and uncertain meaning, Camillus was a Roman cognomen that may have been borne by a youth assisting in...

Karin is a common feminine given name used across many Germanic, Nordic, and Central European languages, including Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, German, Dutch, Czech, Estonian, Finnish, and Slovene. Originally, Karin devel...

Kassandra is the Greek form of Cassandra, as well as a modern English variant of the name. In Greek mythology, Kassandra (Κασσάνδρα) was a Trojan princess, the daughter of King Priam and Queen Hecuba. Her name is traditi...

Kate is a feminine given name predominantly used in Croatian and English. It is a short form of Katherine (and its variant Katherina), often used independently as a standalone name. In English, it has been used since the...

Katharina is a German form of Katherine. The name has deep historical roots tracing back to the Greek name Αἰκατερίνη (Aikaterine), whose etymology is debated. Possible origins include the Greek ἑκάτερος (hekateros) mean...

Katja is a feminine given name used in many European languages, including Croatian, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Norwegian, Slovene, and Swedish. It is a pet form or short form of Katya, the Russian diminutive of Yeka...

Kerstin is a female given name used primarily in German and Swedish contexts. It functions as a Swedish form of Christina, the Latin feminine form of Christian. Thus, Kerstin ultimately means 'follower of Christ' or 'ano...

Kira 2 is an English variant of the Irish name Ciara 1. Though sharing the spelling with the renowned Russian female name Kira (derived from Kyros), this particular English form originates from an Irish source. It follow...

Kleopatra is the original Ancient Greek form of the name Cleopatra, famously borne by the last active ruler of Ptolemaic Egypt, Cleopatra VII. The name is derived from the Greek elements κλέος (kleos) meaning "glory" and...

Klio is a modern Greek transcription of Kleio, the name of one of the nine Muses in Greek mythology. The original name Kleio derives from the Greek word κλέος (kleos), meaning "glory", and she was the Muse of history and...

Klotho is the Greek name for one of the three Fates, or Moirai, in Greek mythology. Her name means "spinner" in Greek, and she was responsible for spinning the thread of life, determining when a person was born and what...

Koronis is a name derived from Greek κορώνη (korone), meaning "crow." In Greek mythology, this name was borne by several figures, most notably a lover of the god Apollo. According to myth, Koronis was a princess of Phleg...

Kriemhild is a Germanic and German feminine given name derived from the Old German elements grimo "mask" and hilt "battle". The name is best known from the medieval German saga the Nibelungenlied, where Kriemhild is a be...

Kunigunde is a European female name of German origin, derived from the Old High German elements kunni meaning "clan, family" (or the related prefix kuni "royal") and gunda meaning "war." This etymology suggests a meaning...

Etymology and OriginsLada is a given name found across several Slavic languages, including Croatian, Czech, Russian, and generic Slavic usage. Its primary origin traces back to the name of a loosely attested Slavic godde...

Laetitia is the original Latin form of Letitia, as well as a French variant. Derived from the Latin laetitia meaning "joy, happiness," the name was also the name of a minor Roman goddess of joy. In Christian tradition, S...

Lalage is a rare female given name of literary origin, derived from Ancient Greek λαλαγέω (lalageō), meaning "to babble, to prattle" or "chatter." The name was first used by the Roman poet Horace in one of his odes (Odes...

Lancelot is a legendary figure in Arthurian romance, first appearing in the works of the 12th-century French poet Chrétien de Troyes. The name is possibly derived from an Old French diminutive of Lanzo, a short form of G...

Larissa is a feminine given name used in English, German, Portuguese, and Greek, among other languages. It is a variant of Larisa, which may derive from the name of the ancient city of Larisa in Thessaly, meaning "citade...

Latona is the Latin form of ⟨a href="/name/leto" class="nl">Leto⟨/a⟩. In Roman mythology, she was the goddess of childhood, motherhood, and modesty, often identified with her Greek counterpart Leto. The name is derived f...

Laura is a feminine given name with roots in Late Latin, derived from Laurus, meaning "laurel". In ancient Rome, laurel leaves were woven into garlands to crown victors and poets, making the name synonymous with triumph...

Etymology and Origin Laurentia is a feminine name of Roman origin, derived as the feminine form of the Latin name Laurentius. Laurentius itself originates from the cognomen Laurentius, meaning "from Laurentum," a city in...

Lavonne is a feminine given name coined in the United States, combining the fashionable prefix la with the name Yvonne. The la- prefix emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, popularized by names like Lavelda...

Leda is a feminine given name of Greek origin, best known from mythology, where she was a Spartan queen. Her story is central to the myth of Zeus's seduction in the form of a swan, a tale that has inspired countless work...

Lena is a feminine given name used across many cultures and languages, including Armenian, Georgian, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, German, Greek, Italian, Macedonian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, a...

Leocadia is a feminine given name of Late Latin origin, closely associated with Spanish and medieval Christian traditions. The name's etymology is debated, but it may be derived from the Greek island of Leucadia (modern...

Leona is a feminine given name derived from the Latin word leo meaning “lion.” It is the feminine form of Leon, which itself originates from the Greek λέων (léon, “lion”) and was merged with the Latin cognate Leo during...

Leonora is a feminine given name of Italian origin, serving as a short form of Eleanor. Its deeper roots trace back to the Old French Alienòr, itself derived from the Occitan name Aenor. The earliest notable bearer was t...

Leontina is a feminine name used in Portuguese, Romanian, and Medieval Latin contexts. It represents the feminine form of Leontius, which itself is a Latinized version of the Greek name Leontios. Ultimately derived from...

Leto is a name of Greek origin, borne in Greek mythology by a Titaness who was the mother of the twin gods Apollo and Artemis by Zeus. Her name may derive from the Lycian word lada meaning "wife", or alternatively from t...

Libya is a female given name of Greek origin, derived as a Latinized form of the Greek Λιβύη (Libye). In ancient Greek geography, Libye referred to the region of North Africa west of Egypt, corresponding roughly to moder...

Etymology and Origins Lilith is a name of ancient Mesopotamian origin, derived from the Akkadian word lilitu, meaning "of the night". This root connects Lilith to a class of female demons known as lilitu in Assyrian and...

Lina is an independent short form of names ending in lina, such as Angelina, Carolina, and Paulina. It has been widely used across European languages including Danish, English, French, German, Italian, Lithuanian, Norweg...

Ljuba is a Slavic given name with a rich linguistic and cultural heritage. Derived from the Slavic element ľuby meaning "love," or serving as a short form of names beginning with that element, Ljuba exhibits fascinating...

Lola is a feminine given name and a diminutive of Dolores, used in English, French, and Spanish. Dolores is derived from the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de los Dolores (“Our Lady of Sorrows”), with t...

Lorenzo is the Italian and Spanish form of Laurence 1, derived from the Roman cognomen Laurentius, which meant "from Laurentum". Laurentum was an ancient city in Italy, its name probably coming from Latin laurus "laurel"...

Lorraine is a feminine given name derived from the name of a historic region in eastern France. The region's name originates from the medieval kingdom of Lotharingia, which in turn comes from the personal name of Lothar—...

Lova is a Swedish feminine given name, primarily used as a short form of Lovisa. The name has been recorded in Sweden since 1860 and has gained popularity as a modern, concise choice.EtymologyLova originates as a variant...

Lucia is a feminine given name derived from the Latin word lux meaning "light". It is the feminine form of the Roman masculine praenomen Lucius, which shares the same root. The name has been widely used throughout Christ...

Lucina is a feminine given name with roots in Roman mythology, derived from Latin. The name originally comes from lucus meaning "grove," but was later reinterpreted as being associated with lux meaning "light." This sema...

Lucretia is a feminine given name derived from the Roman family name Lucretius, which itself may come from Latin lucrum meaning "profit, wealth." The name is inextricably linked to the legendary Roman noblewoman Lucretia...

Ludmilla is an alternate transcription of Russian/Bulgarian Людмила, commonly rendered as Lyudmila. It is a female given name of Ludmila origin, meaning 'favour of the people' from the Slavic elements ľudŭ 'people' and m...

Ludovica is a feminine given name that enjoys enduring popularity in Italy, having remained among the ten most common names for newborn girls as of 2021. As an Italian feminine form of the Germanic name Ludwig, it carrie...

Lydia is a feminine given name with roots in Greek antiquity. It means "from Lydia" — the name of an ancient kingdom in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). The region was said to be named after the semi-legendary king Lydos,...

Maartje is a Dutch feminine given name, serving as both a diminutive of Martina and a variant of Martin. Ultimately deriving from the Roman name Martinus, which was in turn derived from Martis, the genitive of Mars (the...

Mabella is an elaborated form of Mabel, a medieval feminine name with deep historical roots. The name Mabel itself derives from the Latin Amabilis, meaning "lovable" or "worthy of love." Through this chain, Mabella carri...

Magdalena is a Latinate form of the name Magdalene, used widely across Europe, with over fifteen usage regions documented. The name originates from a title meaning "of Magdala," referring to the village of Magdala on the...

Etymology and Botanical OriginMagnolia is a feminine given name derived from the English word for the flowering plant of the same name. The name pays homage to French botanist Pierre Magnol (1638–1715), who was honored b...

Maja is a feminine given name used in Croatian, Danish, German, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Serbian, Slovene, and Swedish. It is a form of the name Maia 1 in various languages, deriving from ancient Greek origins.Etymo...

Marcelle is the French feminine form of Marcellus, a Roman family name itself derived from Marcus via a diminutive suffix. The name ultimately traces back to the Roman god Mars, making Marcelle share the martial associat...

Margarita is a Latinate form of Margaret, ultimately derived from Greek margarites meaning "pearl." The name is widely used in many languages, including Albanian, Bulgarian, Greek, Latvian, Lithuanian, Russian, Spanish,...

Margo is a feminine given name that functions as a variant of Margot. It ultimately traces back to the Latin Margarita, which was borrowed from the Greek word margarītēs (margarites) meaning "pearl" — a term likely borro...

Maria is a feminine given name used in numerous languages, including Armenian, Basque, Bulgarian, Catalan, Corsican, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Faroese, Finnish, Frisian, German, Greek, Italian, Norwegian, Occitan...

Marina is a feminine given name widely used across many cultures. It is the feminine form of the Latin name Marinus, which itself derives either from the Roman family name Marius or directly from the Latin word marinus m...

Marion 1 is given name primarily used for girls, derived from a medieval French diminutive of Marie. It functions as a feminine name in English, French, German, and Dutch contexts, though historically it also saw occasio...

Marlene is a German feminine given name that has gained widespread use across the Western world. It is a blended form of Maria and Magdalene, and thus ultimately refers to Mary Magdalene, a prominent figure in the New Te...