Names That Mean Beautiful

Hermosa, the name of a California beach town, means "beautiful".

An ancient Egyptian name with noble ties — Nofret, or Neferet, was a princess of Egypt during the third century B.C.

Serviceable spelling of a cute but pandemic name that appears as everything from Cali to Callie to Kaylee and Kayleigh. Are these all the same names? Though there may be subtle differences in pronunciation and theoretical derivation, they certainly feel similar.

Variant of Maribella

This name could get shortened to Tass or Sanee.

Keshvi is an epithet of the goddess Radha, who rules over love, tenderness, compassion, and devotion.

A pleasant and adaptable place name for a part of Tel Aviv.

Leinani was a popular girl name in Hawaii during the first half of the 20th century. Today it could make a good update to Leilani.

Variant of Maribella

Common Japanese choice with a covetable meaning.

A traditional Welsh name that looks like a variant of Arden, but actually derives from the Welsh word for "beautiful".

The name of a small town in Verona, Belfior would make a distinct alternative to the popular "Bel" names.

A sweet-sounding Hindi name with a lovely meaning.

Alternative spelling of Yamileth, ultimately from Arabic Jamila.

Unfortunately Kjellfrid does not have a very intuitive spelling or pronunciation for Americans.

Maliha comes from the Arabic word malih, meaning "beautiful."

A beautiful Judeo-Italian name that is pronounced rhyming with Camilla.

Yiddish form of Shaina that peaked in the US in 1991.