Multicultural Names

  1. Amol
    • Origin:

      Indian, Sanskrit, Marathi, Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "priceless, invaluable; unfading, everlasting; hope"
    • Description:

      Amol is a succinct and versatile name used by Indian parents, which can mean "priceless and invaluable" from its Sanskrit origins and "everlasting" in the Marathi language. Some sources additionally connect it the the Arabic name Amal, meaning "hope".
  2. Riza
    • Origin:

      Albanian and Indonesian form of Rida and Ridha, Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "contentment, satisfaction"
    • Description:

      A name with a satisfying meaning and a cool combination of letters, Riza is used in Albanian and Indonesia as a variation on the Arabic Rida. The Turkish transliteration is similar, spelled as Rıza.
  3. Cova
    • Origin:

      Spanish, short form of Covadonga
    • Meaning:

      "cave; Cave of Our Lady"
    • Description:

      Succinct and punchy, Cova is a name of Spanish origin, most often used as a diminutive form of Covadonga. The longform is a place name, roughly translated as "Cave of Our Lady" (though "cave of the spring" might be more accurate). Covadonga's use as a given name is due to it being a site of a shrine to the Virgin Mary.
  4. Keshika
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit, modern variation of Keziah, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "one with beautiful hair; cinnamon"
    • Description:

      Spiky but pretty in sound, Keshika has its origins in both Sanskrit and Hebrew, making it a rare choice that also crosses cultures.