Names That Mean Are

  1. Zanele
    • Origin:

      African, Zulu
    • Meaning:

      "they are enough"
    • Description:

      This attractive Zulu name is associated with nonbinary South African photographer Zanele Muholi. Their name means "they are enough," with the implication that there have been enough daughters born to the family. Zanele Muholi is the last child of eight.
  2. Liat
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "you are mine"
    • Description:

      A possible alternative to the ever-common Leah.
  3. Kuleni
    • Origin:

      Ethiopian, Amharic
    • Meaning:

      "the one whose eyes are lined with mascara; princess"
    • Description:

      This Ethiopian girl's name feels in line with stylish Kalani, Kehlani and Kailani. Kuleni, pronounced "koo-LEH-nee", has the evocative meaning of "the one whose eyes are lined with mascara".
  4. Anangokaa
    • Origin:

      Ojibwe
    • Meaning:

      "there are many stars"
  5. Petiri
    • Origin:

      Shona
    • Meaning:

      "where we are"
    • Description:

      Unknown in this country, it has some worldly appeal.