Unusual International Baby Girl Names

Somali and East African form of Hiba.

The name of a lake in Israel, known as the Sea of Galilee in English. The lake's name is derived from Hebrew kinnor "harp", due to its shape.

This botanical name, referring to the vivid deep red color and to the madder plant from which it derives, is almost unknown to English speakers. But it's been trending in France recently, reaching the Top 100.

Graziella, an Italian form of Grace, is another Latin version that adds spice. Consider Graziella as a distinctive alternative to either Grace or Gabriella.

Feminine form of Qamar, also used occasionally in Malay.

A lovely international version of the dated Karen, also spelled Karoun.

Bridget variation that's the root of the unattractive nickname Biddy. Bedelia is another spelling.

A rare Italian name derived from Orestes, from Greek mythology.

Feminine form of the male name Wanjala.

This Celtic saint's name is the most offbeat Jen name of all.

While Americans may be more familiar with the male form of this name, thanks to actor Viggo Mortensen, Vigga is a popular name in contemporary Denmark and prime for wider export. It's a name with a a lot of vigor.

Alternative form of Zarin and Zari.

Fresher diminutive form of Gertrud

The name of a major Yoruban deity who presides over the waters, the moon, and women, especially in terms of fertility and childbirth. She is an orisha and the mother of all other orishas. Her name (also spelt Yemonja, Yemaja and Iemanja, among other variants) comes from the Yoruba words Yeye "mother", omo "children", and eja "fish", literally meaning "mother whose children are the fish."

A top 200 name in Catalonia, Spain since 2004. There are several Catalan towns with the name, including Santa Coloma de Queralt and Rocafort de Queralt.

A pretty name of Arabic origin, Rumaisa is used as one of the names for the star Sirius and is associated with Rumaisaa bint Milhan, also known as Sahabiyyah or Umm Sulaym, who was a companion to the Prophet Muhammad. Other forms of the name include Rumaisaa and Rumaysa.