Two Syllable Names for Girls

A name rarely heard outside Russia; the first syllable could cause problems.

The name of a great seventeenth century African warrior queen, known for her brilliance as an administrator and organizer, and unstinting commitment to peace.

Abam is a Twi girl name traditionally given to the second born child following twins.

Made-up name that tried to feminize Terry and copycat Sheryl.

Birna is unlikely to be a hit in the US, but it's a current favorite in Iceland. Birna is also used in Finland and Scandinavia.

Rhythmic choice sometimes heard in Muslim families.

This is a name from ancient Britain: St Adwen was one of many fifth-century Welsh saints of whom little more is known than their name. It survives in St Adwen's Church (also known as Adwena or Adwenna) in the village of Advent in Cornwall. The origin looks like gwen ("fair, blessed") plus possibly a prefix meaning "again". Alternatively, it could be related to the Welsh word addwyn, meaning "fine". Although rare, Adwen has a pleasing simplicity, and the stylish Ad- sound gives it potential as an alternative to names like Ada and Adelyn.