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475Sarina is a feminine given name used primarily in Dutch, English, and German contexts. It is most commonly regarded as a diminutive of Sara, the latter being a form of Sarah. Alternatively, Sarina may be considered a var...
Saskia is a Dutch feminine given name of uncertain origin, though it is most commonly considered a form derived from the Germanic element sahso, meaning "a Saxon". The Saxons were a Germanic tribe whose name ultimately c...
Etymology and OriginsSelma is a feminine given name that is used across numerous European languages, including Danish, Dutch, English, German, Icelandic, Norwegian, and Swedish. Its exact meaning is unknown, but it is be...
Senna is a feminine given name used in the Netherlands. Its exact origin is uncertain, though it has multiple possible inspirations. It may be given in tribute to the legendary Brazilian Formula One race car driver Ayrto...
Silke is a German and Dutch female given name, derived as a diminutive of Celia or Cecilia. The name reflects a common Germanic onomastic tradition of shortening and endearing longer names. Silke has two parallel origin...
Silvia is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from the word silva, meaning "forest." Its literal translation is "spirit of the wood," and it shares a root with the male name Silvius and the Roman forest god Si...
Simone is the French feminine form of Simon 1, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Shimʿon (שִׁמְעוֹן), meaning "hearing, listening." This name gained prominence through its association with biblical figures, most no...
Sofia is a form of Sophia used in various languages. Derived from the Greek word sophia meaning "wisdom", it shares the same root as the ancient Greek concept of wisdom. The name was borne by an early, possibly mythical,...
Sofie is a feminine given name used in several European languages, primarily Czech, Danish, Dutch, German, Norwegian, and Swedish.Etymology and HistorySofie is a form of Sophie in several languages. Sophie itself is the...
Etymology and OriginSonja is a given name used across Sonya in several European languages, predominantly in Scandinavia, Central Europe, and the Balkans. It was borrowed directly from the Russian diminutive Sonya, which...
Soof is a Dutch short form of Sophie and Sophia. It gained popularity following the 2013 Dutch comedy film Soof, directed by Antoinette Beumer and starring Lies Visschedijk as the title character. The film's success ceme...
Sophia is a feminine given name derived from the Greek word Σοφία (Sophía), meaning "wisdom." In early Christian tradition, Sophia was known as the personification of wisdom, and the name is also associated with a legend...
Sophie is a feminine given name, derived from the Greek word sophia meaning "wisdom." It is the French form of Sophia, and has established itself as a classic name across multiple cultures, including Dutch, English, Fren...
Stefanie is a variant spelling of Stephanie, the feminine form of Stephen. This name, common in German, Dutch, and Danish usage, originates from the Greek Στέφανος (Stephanos), meaning "crown" or "wreath" — specifically,...
Stella is a feminine given name meaning "star" in Latin. The name was famously coined by the 16th-century English poet Philip Sidney for his sonnet sequence Astrophel and Stella (published 1591), where Stella represents...
Sterre is a Dutch feminine given name derived directly from the Dutch word ster, meaning "star". This celestial name fits within a broader tradition of nature-inspired naming practices in the Netherlands, where elements...
Stien is a Dutch short form of the name Christine and other names with similar endings, such as Christina or Christiana. It is predominantly feminine and used within Dutch-speaking communities. The name is derived by sho...
Susanna is a feminine given name with roots stretching across several ancient languages and cultures. It derives from the Greek Σουσάννα (Sousanna), which itself comes from the Hebrew שׁוֹשַׁנָּה (Shoshanna), meaning "li...
Suus is a Dutch short form of Susanna, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Shoshanna meaning "lily" or "rose". Unlike the unrelated Albanian-language song of the same name, the Dutch name Suus is a clipped variant,...
Suzanne is a common female given name, predominantly used in Dutch, English, and French-speaking countries. It is the French form of Susanna, which itself derives from the Greek Σουσάννα (Sousanna), ultimately from the H...
Suze is a Dutch diminutive of Suzanne, which itself is the French form of Susanna. The name Susanna ultimately derives from the Hebrew name שׁוֹשַׁנָּה (Shoshanna), meaning "lily" or, in modern Hebrew, "rose," possibly o...
Sylvia is a feminine given name of Latin origin, most commonly used as a variant of Silvia. Since the 19th century, Sylvia has been the predominant English spelling, largely replacing the original Silvia in English-speak...
Tamara is a feminine given name that serves as the Russian form of Tamar. The name Tamar comes from Hebrew and Arabic, meaning "palm tree" or "date fruit," derived from the common Arabic word tamr (تَمْر), with tamra (تَ...
OverviewTanja is a feminine given name used across several European countries, including Croatia, Denmark, the Netherlands, Finland, Germany, Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, Slovenia, and Sweden. It is a variant of Tanya, whi...
Tatiana is a feminine given name of Roman origin. It derives from the Roman family name Tatius, via its derivative Tatianus. Thus Tatiana is etymologically a feminine form meaning "belonging to Tatius." The Sabine king T...
Tess is a feminine given name, typically used as a short form of Theresa. While primarily a diminutive, it stands independently as a name in its own right. The name is used in Dutch and English-speaking countries.Etymolo...
Tessa is a feminine given name used in Dutch and English, primarily as a contracted form of Theresa. The name Theresa itself has a rich history, originating from the Spanish and Portuguese Teresa, first recorded as Thera...
Teuna is a Dutch short form of Antonia, the feminine form of the Roman family name Antonius. The name Antonius is of unknown Etruscan origin, but it is most famously associated with the general Marcus Antonius (Mark Anto...
Thecla is the Latinized form of the name Thekla. The name ultimately derives from the ancient Greek name Theokleia, which is composed of the elements θεός (theos) meaning “god” and κλέος (kleos) meaning “glory”, thus giv...
Thera is a Dutch diminutive of Theresia. Theresia itself is the German and Dutch form of Theresa, a name of uncertain but ancient origin.EtymologyWhile the ultimate etymology is uncertain, the name Theresa—from which The...
EtymologyTheresia is the German and Dutch form of Theresa. The name Theresa ultimately derives from the Spanish and Portuguese Teresa, first recorded as Therasia in the 4th century, borne by the wife of Saint Paulinus of...
Thirza is a Dutch feminine given name that derives from the biblical name Tirzah. It entered Dutch usage through literary and religious influences, particularly via 18th-century German adaptations of the name.Etymology a...
Thyrza is a Dutch variant of Thirza, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Tirzah (תִּרְצָה). In the Old Testament, Tirzah is both a personal name and a place name. As a person, she is one of the five daughters of Ze...
Til is a Dutch short form of Mathilde, itself a version of Matilda originating from the Germanic name Mahthilt, meaning "strength in battle." While Til is primarily a feminine given name in Dutch usage, it also appears i...
Tina is a feminine given name derived as a short form of Christina, Martina, and other names ending in tina. It is widely used across many languages and cultures, including Georgian, Croatian, Danish, Dutch, English, Ger...
Tineke is a Dutch feminine given name, primarily used as a Diminutive of Tina. Tina itself is a short form of names such as Christina, Martina, and Catharina. The suffix -ke is a common Dutch diminutive ending, similar t...
Trees is the Dutch short form of Theresia, which is itself a Dutch variation of Theresa. While the name appears identical to the English word for a large woody plant, its origins are unrelated. Trees derives from Theresi...
Trijntje is a Dutch diminutive of Katrijn, a Dutch (especially Flemish) form of the name Katherine. As a pet form, Trijntje carries an intimate, affectionate connotation in Dutch naming conventions, often used as a famil...
Trudie is a feminine diminutive of Gertrude, used primarily in Dutch and English. It belongs to the family of short forms and nicknames derived from Gertrude, which originated from the Old Germanic elements ger “spear” a...
Trudy is a diminutive of Gertrude, commonly used in Dutch and English-speaking countries. As a shortened form, it carries the same etymological roots as Gertrude, which derives from the Old German elements ger meaning "s...
Truus is a Dutch feminine diminutive of Geertruida, itself a Dutch form of Gertrude. As a common hypocorism in the Netherlands, Truus is routinely used as an independent given name, similar to how Trudy or Trudie functio...
Ursula is a feminine given name with widespread use in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, German, Swedish, and other languages. It is derived from a diminutive of the Latin word ursa, meaning "she-bear," making its literal...
Vanessa is a feminine given name of literary invention, created by the Anglo-Irish writer Jonathan Swift for his 1726 poem Cadenus and Vanessa. Swift formed the name by taking the initial syllable "Van" from the surname...
EtymologyVeerle is a Dutch (chiefly Flemish) female given name that originates as a form of Pharaildis. The root name itself derives from the Old Germanic elements fara "journey" and hilt "battle", giving it a meaning ak...
Vera is a feminine given name widely used across multiple languages and cultures. In Russian, it means "faith" (from the word вера), while it is also often associated with the Latin adjective verus, meaning "true." This...
Wilhelmina is a Dutch, German, and English feminine given name derived from the masculine name Wilhelm, the Germanic form of William. The name combines the Old Germanic elements wil, meaning "will" or "desire," and helm,...
Willeke is a Dutch feminine given name and a surname. Pronounced approximately as "VIL-uh-kuh" (IPA: [ˈʋɪləkə]), it is primarily used as a diminutive of Wilhelmina, the Dutch feminine form of Wilhelm. The name Wilhelmina...
Willemijn is a Dutch feminine given name, derived as the feminine form of Willem, the Dutch equivalent of William. The name ultimately stems from the Germanic elements willo meaning "will, desire" and helm meaning "helme...
Willemina is a Dutch feminine given name, derived as a variant of Willem, the Dutch form of William. The name embodies the same Germanic elements: willo meaning "will, desire" and helm meaning "helmet, protection," thus...
Wilma is a feminine given name of German origin, primarily used as a short form of Wilhelmina. Wilhelmina itself is the Dutch and German feminine form of Wilhelm, the German cognate of William. The name was introduced to...
Xandra is a Dutch and English short form of Alexandra, typically used as a given name in its own right. It emerged as a diminutive, paralleling other clipped forms like Alex or Sasha in other languages.EtymologyThe root...
Yfke is a feminine given name of Dutch and Frisian origin. Originally, it was a short form of names that begin with the Old German element iwa meaning "yew". The yew tree has symbolic associations in many cultures, often...
Yuna is a feminine given name with multiple origins and uncertain meanings. In Dutch and German usage, it is often considered a short form of names like Yunita or a variant of Juna, though its exact etymology in these re...
Yvonne is a feminine given name used across multiple European languages, including Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Norwegian, and Swedish. It is the French feminine form of Yvon, which itself is a medieval diminu...
EtymologyZoë is a Dutch form and English variant of Zoe, which originates from the Greek word ζωή (zōḗ), meaning "life". The name was adopted by Hellenized Jews as a translation of Eve, linking it to the biblical concept...