Names That Mean Lady

Rare but beautiful variant of the rising name Yareli, which itself derives from Yara — one of the fastest rising names right now.

A perky African name with a downright charming meaning.

This Judeo-Italian name combines Alta, meaning "high", with Donna, meaning "woman" — translating to a woman of high status or rank. A grand but beautiful name choice.

An elf maiden in Tolkien's legendarium who was lost at sea, and became the subject of the Song of Nimrodel, sung by Legolas by the river of the same name.

This unusual name with a lovely meaning works surprisingly well outside its Armenia.

Beautiful, but potentially a tad too extravagant for some tastes.

A smoosh name of Dulce "sweet" and Maria, a reference to the Virgin Mary. Occasionally used in Latin America.

In the tales of the Arabian Nights, Paribanu or Paribanou is a fairy who falls in love with the human Prince Ahmed and rescues him.

In the tales of the Arabian Nights, Paribanu or Paribanou is a fairy who falls in love with the human Prince Ahmed and rescues him.

Name of the Phoenician deity who was the patron of Carthage, goddess of the moon, and a fertility figure. Variations include Tanith, Tanis, and Tanitha. The name is frequently misinterpreted to be an Irish name meaning "estate." Despite this august heritage, the original form of the name is a bit lispy for use in modern English-speaking lands.

Catalonia's answer to Dolores is out of fashion, although the short form Lola is popular for children.

The Lithuanian form of Martha.

Also associated with Morta, the Roman goddess of death.

An Azerbaijani name, also spelled Aybəniz, from the Turkic element ay, meaning "moon", and the Persian banu, "lady".

A rhythmic Judeo-Italian mashup name combining Bona (good) and Donna (lady).