Names That Mean Up

Sumayyah was the first Muslim martyr. This name, with its mellifluous sounds, works well in the West.

The French Jeremine is one of the softest and most modern sounding of the "JER"-starting names. If you're naming a baby girl for Grandma Geraldine or Geri (or grandpa Jerome), consider Jeremine, which has an -een sound at the end.

Not the most positive word name, but certainly full of meaning.

Little-used name borne by several biblical figures including a king. It would make an unexpected way to get the nickname Eli - or Kim.

The Turkish form of Sumayyah, the name of the first Islamic female martyr.

In Inuit Indigenous American culture, Pinga is a goddess of the hunt and of medicine, heavily associated with the sky.

A meaningful Yoruba name historically bestowed on long-awaited daughters.