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When your little angel arrives, you’ll want to bestow upon her an amazing gift – a beautiful, meaningful name. And we know it’s not an easy task, especially when you’re searching for names for girls with meaning.
Lucky for you, we’ve compiled a list of trending names from all corners of the world. Inspired by tradition, pop culture and even geography, you can choose from a list of Asian, Western/European and Trending names.
Whether you find one name or decide to double-barrel two names for twice the cuteness, you’ll have a lot to choose from!
173 names for girls with meaning
Make her happy when you choose from names for girls with meaning | Image source: Shutterstock
Asian names for girls with meaning
There’s a wealth of meaningful names across all Asian cultures! Some of the best names also roll off the tongue so beautifully!
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
| A-Yeong | Elegant, graceful, refined | Korean |
| Abhaya | Fearless | Indian |
| Ae-Cha | A loving daughter | Korean |
| Ahmya | Black rain | Japanese |
| Aika | Love song | Japanese |
| Aiko | love, affection | Japanese |
| Akira | Bright, clear and intelligent being | Japanese |
| Akshita | Wonder girl | Indian |
| Ambar | The sky | Indian |
| Amrita | Spiritual holy water | Indian |
| An Qi (安褀) | Happiness/peace & safety | China |
| Ara | Be beautiful and good | Korean |
| Asami | Morning beauty | Japanese |
| Avantika | Queen | Indian |
| Ayeka | They have a quick and analytical mind | Japanese |
| Bae | Inspiration | Korean |
| Bashira | Joyful; predictor of good news | Japanese |
| Bong-Cha | The ultimate girl | Korean |
| Byeol | Star | Korean |
| Chika | Filled with wisdom and intellect | Japanese |
| Chin-Sun | The one who seeks truth and goodness in everything | Korean |
| Cho | Beautiful | Korean |
| Chun Hei | Grace and justice | Korean |
| Chuya | Something that is pure and clear like water | Japanese |
| Dhara | Constant flow | Indian |
| Divya | Divine | Indian |
| Doh | Accomplished | Korean |
| Emi | A smile that is beautiful and picturesque | Japanese |
| Emica | Charming or blessed and beautiful | Japanese |
| Emiko | A prosperous and beautiful child | Japanese |
| Fumiko | Academic or intellectual | Japanese |
| Gi | Brave one | Korean |
| Hea | Graceful girl | Korean |
| Hee-Young | Joy and prosperity | Korean |
| Hiro | Abundant; generous; tolerant; prosperous | Japanese |
| Hiroko | Rich child; magnanimous, generous child | Japanese |
| Hwa-Young | A beautiful flower | Korean |
| Hyo-Sonn | Filial and gentle | Korean |
| Hyun | Bright and intelligent | Korean |
| Jae-Hwa | Respect and beauty | Korean |
| Jyotsna | Radiant like flames | Indian |
| Karishma | Miracle | Indian |
| Kumi | Forever beautiful | Japanese |
| Kumiko | Companion child | Japanese |
| Kyung Mi | Honour and beauty | Korean |
| Li Jing (李静) | Quick | China |
| Li Min (李敏) | Quiet | China |
| Li Na (李娜) | Elegant & brave | China |
| Lila | Night | Arabic |
| Mi Sun | Beauty and goodness | Korean |
| Miyu | A beautiful truth, or a beautiful gentleness | Japanese |
| Mohini | Most beautiful | Indian |
| Sang Hee | Benevolent and pleasant | Korean |
| So Young | Eternal, beautiful and prosperous | Korean |
| Soo Min | Excellence and cleverness | Korean |
| Sun Jung | Goodness and nobility | Korean |
| Sung | Successor | Korean |
| Whan | Always growing | Korean |
| Yong | Perpetual and brave | Korean |
| Young Mi | Prosperity, eternal and beautiful | Korean |
| Yun-Yeong | Brave hero, forever | Korean |
| Nanami | Seven seas or beautiful green vegetables | Japanese |
| Naoko | Respectful and submissive child | Japanese |
| Nariko | A gentle or a soft child | Japanese |
| Nyla | Successful | Arabic |
| Oishi | An excellent personality | Japanese |
| Rieko | Blessed benefit child | Japanese |
| Rikka | Dominant ruler; rich powerful ruler | Japanese |
| Rini | One who is like a little sweet bunny | Japanese |
| Sadako | The child that is chaste and of integrity | Japanese |
| Saki | A blossom of new hope | Japanese |
| Sakura | A woman who is like a cherry blossom | Japanese |
| Seika | Pure summer | Japanese |
| Seiko | A child that is sincere | Japanese |
| Shigeko | A child that has everything it needs | Japanese |
| Shreya | Beautiful, auspicious | Indian |
| Sueko | She who is the youngest child in the family | Japanese |
| Suki | A beloved woman | Japanese |
| Sumiko | She is a beautiful child of goodness | Japanese |
| Swara | Self shining | Indian |
| Tamami | A woman who is a beautiful gem or jewel | Japanese |
| Tamiko | A child of great beauty | Japanese |
| Tomoe | A blessing in the form of a friend | Japanese |
| Tomoko | A friendly or a knowing child | Japanese |
| Wang Fang (王芳) | Aromatous | China |
| Wang Jing (王静) | Quiet | China |
| Wang Li (王丽) | Beautiful | China |
| Wang Min (王敏) | Beautiful | China |
| Wang Yan (王艳) | Glamorous | China |
| Xiu Ying (秀英) | Elegant & brave | China |
| Xiu Ying (秀英) | Elegant & brave | China |
| Yumi | A beautiful archery bow | Japanese |
| Zhang Jing (张静) | Quiet | China |
| Zhang Li (张丽) | Beautiful | China |
| Zhang Min (张敏) | Quick | China |
European/Western names for girls with meanings
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Staple names still popular for names for girls with meaning | Image source: iStock
Some of the most staple names remain popular. Many expect the trend to stay, with the more familiar picks remaining at the top of a lot of Singaporeans’ choices!
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
| Adeline | Noble | French |
| Amaryllis | To sparkle | Greek |
| Amelia | Work | German |
| Andromeda | Advising like a man | Greek |
| Annette | The Lord has favored me | French |
| Arionna | Silver | Welsh |
| Bella | Beautiful | Italian |
| Bonnie | Beautiful | Scottish |
| Brianna | Strong, virtuous and honorable | Irish |
| Caitlin | Pure | Irish |
| Carys | Love | Welsh |
| Chloe | Young green shoot / fertility | Greek |
| Christal | Christian | Scottish |
| Dahlia | Named after the flower | Scandinavian |
| Dottie | Gift of God | English |
| Ella | All, completely / fairy maiden | German |
| Evangeline | Bearer of good news | Greek |
| Evelyn | A beautiful bird | English |
| Grace | God’s favor | English |
| Hailey | Residing in a nook, recess, or remote valley | English |
| Hallie | Dweller at the meadow by the manor | Norse |
| Hazel | Light brown | English |
| Juliette | Youthful | French |
| Linda | Pretty | Spanish |
| Lydia | Woman from the city of Lydia | Greek |
| Madison | Child of Matthew | English |
| Matilda | Battle-ready / Strength | German |
| Millie | Strong in work | German |
| Olivia | Olive branch | English |
| Orla | Golden princess | Irish |
| Phoebe | The radiant, shining one | Greek |
| Sophia | Wisdom | Greek |
| Winnie | Peacemaking, gentle friend | English |
Trending names for girls with meaning
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Check out these unique names for girls with meaning | Image source: Pixabay
Don’t want your child to share her name with anyone else? Take your pick of unique and quirky names, such as those inspired by US states, ancient-times or even the Royal family.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
| Abigail | My father is joyful | Hebrew |
| Adele | Nobility | French |
| Aliza | Joyful | Hebrew |
| Ambrosia | Food of the gods | Greek |
| Aria | Air | Hebrew |
| Ariadne | Most holy | Greek |
| Aurora | Dawn | Latin |
| Ava | Life | Latin |
| Camila | A young ceremonial attendant | Latin |
| Cecilia | Blind | Roman |
| Chrissy | Christian | Greek |
| Clara | Bright, clear | Latin |
| Clementine | Mild, merciful | French |
| Delilah | Amorous, delight | Hebrew |
| Felicia | Lucky | Latin |
| Georgia | Farmer | English |
| Kale | Named after the leafy green | Hawaiian |
| Kate | Pure | Greek |
| Leah | Weary | Hebrew |
| Leighton | Meadow town | English |
| Liv | Life | Norse |
| Luna | Moon | Latin |
| Mahala | Tender | Hebrew |
| Maple | Named after the tree | English |
| Margot | Pearl | French |
| Meghan | Pearl | Welsh |
| Mercy | Compassion | English |
| Mila | Gracious |
European (mixed origin)
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| Miley | – | English |
| Natalie | Birthday of the Lord | French |
| Nori | Doctrine, seaweed | Japanese |
| Patience | Referring to the virtue | English |
| Pearl | Precious | Latin |
| Rebecca | Servant of God | Hebrew |
| Rihanna | Sweet basil | Arabic |
| Rosemary | Dew of the sea | Latin |
| Ruby | Red | Latin |
| Saffron | Named after the Indian spice | English |
| Samantha | Told by God | Hebrew |
| Savannah | Flat tropical grassland | Spanish |
| Scarlett | Someone who sells scarlet cloth | English |
| Seraphina | Ardent, fiery | Hebrew |
| Serena | Tranquil, serene | Latin |
| Silvia | From the woods | Latin |
| Violet | Named after the flower | Latin |
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Have you found your favorite baby girl name with meaning yet?
References: The Independent
Also read: 40 Beautifully Filipino baby girl names
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