Two Syllable Names for Girls
- Audi
- Sunglow
Origin:
Color nameDescription:
A warm and sunny shade of yellow.
- Eylül
Origin:
TurkishMeaning:
"September"Description:
The Turkish word for September, but popular year-round in its native country.
- Simmie
- Léo
- Braxley
Origin:
American invented nameDescription:
Braxley itself may not be all that common — it was only given to 5 girls and 13 boys in 2021 — but as a combination of two on-trend syllables, you may run into a lot of children with similar names.
- Gaila
- Ecrin
Origin:
Turkish, meaning unknownDescription:
One of the most popular baby girl names in Turkey, but almost unknown in the US. Its origins are unclear, but it may come from an Arabic word meaning "reward".
- Maline
- Aviya
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God is my father"Description:
A softer, more feminine variation of Abijah.
- Nineve
Origin:
Babylonian or AssyrianMeaning:
"house of fish"Description:
An ancient city in Assyria, where Jonah was sent to spread the word of God. Also spelt Nineveh.
- Kessi
- Noadiah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"meeting with the Lord"Description:
Noadiah has biblical namesakes both male and female. The female Noadiah is a prophetess in the Book of Nehemiah, while the male Noadiah is mentioned in the Book of Ezra. Noa is a sweet and logical short form.
- Rixa
Origin:
Diminutive of Richiza, Richenza, or Rikissa, GermanMeaning:
"wealthy"Description:
A nickname for medieval names such as Richenza and Rikissa, which were derived from the Germanic name Richiza. RIxa could easily be adapted for modern use, particularly if you're looking to honor a Richard.
- Franzi
- Ratih
Origin:
IndonesianMeaning:
"most beautiful; godlike"Description:
Popular Indonesian name that may leave a young girl in an English=speaking country open to teasing.
- Siani
Origin:
WelshDescription:
Diminutive of Siân/Sian, the Welsh form of Jane.
- Sala
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Name of a feminist air pirate with an evil bent, Sala is also the word name for 'room' in Spanish. Salah is a common Arabic name.
- Jyoti
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"light"Description:
The slightly complex spelling of this Sanskrit name belies its sweet and simple sound.
- Kearah