Two Syllable Names for Girls

The name of the Queen of Sheba in Islamic tradition. The Spanish form is Belkis.

This rare Russian name ultimately derives from the masculine Greek name Kyriakos.

An epithet for the goddess Radha as well as a name for Tulsi, the holy basil plant.

Also spelled Radhiya, this is a strong but--as the definition says--agreeable name.

Out-of-date for a boy, innovative for a girl.

See JANIYAH.

As the French Esme becomes more popular, it will inevitably spawn spelling variations. This one, like Zoey or Layla, clarifies pronunciation, so while we prefer the original, that's not a bad thing.

Norwegian city name heard much more often as a last name than a first.

A beautiful name but with a somber meaning — Naenia was the Roman goddess of funerals and lamentation.

A Californian city name that feels like a natural successor to trendy unisex Oakley and Oaklynn.

Old-fashioned enough to the American ear that literally no baby girls received the name in the US in the most recent year counted. Though might Pessa provide a more unique spin on Tessa? It certainly has a lovely meaning, one shared with Margaret.