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Lewa
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Varies by origin - commonly associated with 'white/pure' (Hebrew Levana); other meanings depend on regional language |
Hebrew, Polish, Polynesian, Swahili |
Girl |
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Leyati
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No established meaning in recorded sources; possibly inspired by names meaning 'night' or 'heavenly' (e.g., Layla, Leilani) - otherwise meaning unknown |
Hawaiian, Polynesian |
Girl |
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Litiana
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Adaptation of Liliana or Lydia - associated meanings include "lily" (from Liliana) or "from Lydia" (geographical) |
Polynesian |
Girl |
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Loleata
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Not widely documented. Meaning is uncertain - may be a local Polynesian given name or a variation of Loletta (a diminutive of Lola). |
Polynesian |
Girl |
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Lomasi
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Uncertain - not well-documented; possibly related to Pacific-language roots meaning beauty/adornment |
Polynesian |
Girl |
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Macala
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Varies by origin - commonly treated as a feminine form of Michael meaning "Who is like God?"; as a phonetic/anglicized form it may be used without a fixed traditional meaning |
Polynesian |
Girl |
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Mahea-Lani
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Compound of Mahea + Lani - 'Mahea of the heavens' or 'heavenly Mahea' (Lani = heaven/sky/royal; exact sense of Mahea is uncertain) |
Hawaiian, Polynesian |
Girl |
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Mahine
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Moon, moonlight |
Polynesian |
Girl |
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Maiana
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Likely a feminine name tied to the Polynesian atoll Maiana or derived from Maia, often interpreted as 'of Maia' or associated with the goddess Maia/earth/mother |
Greek, Polynesian |
Girl |
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Maïlea
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Related to the Hawaiian maile vine - a fragrant vine used in leis; often interpreted as "fragrant vine" or associated with love/beauty. |
Hawaiian, Polynesian |
Girl |
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Malani
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Sanskrit/Sinhalese: 'fragrant' or 'garlanded' (from Malini/Mala). Polynesian: associated with 'lani' (sky/heaven) and often rendered as 'heavenly' or 'calm/serene'. |
Polynesian, Sanskrit |
Girl |
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Malu
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In Hawaiian/Polynesian: 'shelter, protection, shade'. In Portuguese/Brazilian: a pet form of Maria Luísa/Maria Luiza. |
Brazilian, Hawaiian, Polynesian, Portuguese |
Girl |
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Marama
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Moon; light, clear; month |
Polynesian |
Girl |
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Marowa
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Possibly derived from Arabic 'Marwa' meaning 'white stone' or referring to the sacred hill Marwah; otherwise meaning unknown |
Polynesian |
Girl |
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Meava
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welcome |
Polynesian |
Girl |
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Meleata
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likely 'song of laughter' or 'smiling song' (from mele = song + ata = laugh/smile) |
Polynesian, Samoan |
Girl |
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Melinga
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Uncertain - likely associated with 'honey' or 'sweet' if derived from Melina; if from Chinese Meiling the meaning depends on characters (commonly 'beautiful' + 'delicate' or similar) |
Polynesian |
Girl |
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Moana
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ocean, sea |
Polynesian |
Girl |
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Moanah
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Ocean; sea. |
Polynesian |
Girl |
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Moanna
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ocean, sea |
Polynesian |
Girl |
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Moannah
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ocean, sea |
Polynesian |
Girl |
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Moli
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Often a diminutive of Mary - traditionally associated with meanings like 'sea of bitterness' or 'beloved'. Meaning can vary by language and culture. |
English, Irish, Polynesian, Samoan |
Girl |
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Napia
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Unknown - not widely attested; may be a personal or place name rather than a word with a clear, documented meaning |
Polynesian |
Girl |
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Noni
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Diminutive meaning 'little Non' or the Polynesian word for the noni fruit (Morinda citrifolia). |
English, Polynesian, Welsh |
Girl |
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Nony
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Usually a diminutive form associated with 'gift' when from Igbo Onyinye/Nonye; otherwise an affectionate pet name or a name inspired by the noni fruit. |
English, Igbo, Polynesian |
Girl |
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Okalana
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Possibly 'of the calm/serene' or 'from the district' - exact meaning uncertain |
Polynesian |
Girl |
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Okelani
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heavenly one / of the heavens ('lani' = sky, heaven; prefix 'Oke' uncertain) |
Hawaiian, Polynesian |
Girl |
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Onaona
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fragrant, sweet-smelling |
Polynesian |
Girl |
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Opelei
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Uncertain; possibly 'of Pele' (belonging to the goddess Pele) or a Polynesian form/adaptation of Ophelia |
Polynesian |
Girl |
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Orana
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A Polynesian word used as a greeting (often 'hello' or 'welcome'); connotes well‑being or life |
Polynesian |
Girl |
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