Multicultural Names

A simple, easily-translated Maori name that coincides with a stormy Meskwaki name (also spelled Taimah) used as a country and city name in the US.

A multi-cultural and unisex choice, Kami could be: a variation of Kameron, Kamden or similar; an Armenian name meaning "wind"; or a Japanese name meaning "divine".

Similar in style to Walt and Wally, with a bit of Eli about it too, Waldi is both a German and Dutch short form of names including the walt element. such as Waldemar, Ewald, or Waldabert, and an English diminutive of surname-style name, Walden. Predominantly used as a masculine name, it is a unisex name in Germany.

Similar in style to Teddy, Frankie, Leni, and Murphy, Waldi is both a German and Dutch short form of names including the walt element. such as Waltraud or Walda, or an English diminutive of surname-style name, Walden. Predominantly used as a masculine name, it is a unisex name in Germany.

Nebra is the name of a town in Germany, notable for the Nebra Sky Disc, a Bronze Aged disc inlaid with gold symbols of the sun, the moon and stars, significant in revealing the astronomical knowledge of the period.

A sparkly, spirited choice, Virve is related to plant growth and to shimmering, wavering light. From its "spouting, shooting" meaning, it gets a springy feel, associated with beginnings and new growth. From its shimmering meaning, it is connected to glistening light and to will o' the wisps (via Finnish Virva and the word virvatuli), giving it a more mystical vibe.

A spelling variation of Ayra, this bright sounding name is well used in India, and certainly has the potential to catch on elsewhere too.

A short, sweet name of Arabic origin, Nida derived from the inādā root, meaning "to call". In Islamic tradition, it is used in the Quran to refer to a prayer or plea to Allah. Writer and director of We Are Lady Parts, Nida Manzoor, and Indian women's rights activist Nida Khan are notable bearers.

A pretty name with several possible origns, Zulina derive from Arabic. It may combine the element dhu meaning "possessor" with lyn meaning "soft, tender", to create a name with a gentle vibe. Alternatively however, it may also derive from the zuhr root, meaning "blossom, flower", linking it to nature.

Succinct but playful, the unisex and multicultural Ru fits in with the likes of Tru, Cru, Blu, and Bo. Typically used as a short form of Ruben, Rudy or Ruben, it might also be a form of the word name Rue or the Irish Ruadh meaning "red". As a Chinese name, it means "scholar, learner", although it might also be interpreted as "intelligent" or "magnolia" depending on the kanji symbols used.

Borne by an early Egyptian pharaoh in around 2850 BC, Nebra's meaning is contested. A likely possibility however is that it means "Lord of the sun", implying the pharaoh's rule over the sun, which wasn't viewed as independent deity during his reign.

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

Simple, succinct, and sweet, Seena is the anglicized form of the Scandinavian Signe or the Gaelic Síne.

Matangi a Hindu goddess and an aspect of Parvati, the Divine Mother. She rules over speech, knowledge, music, and the arts and worshipping her is said to allow people to control their enemies and become a master in the arts. Some sources suggest her name means "one whose limbs are intoxicated with passion".

A succinct and sharp form of Hosanna, Ozana is the Romanian and Croatian form of the exclamation given by those around Jesus when he first entered Jerusalem in the New Testament. Notable bearers include singer and TV personality Ozana Barabancea, actress Ozana Oancea, and writer and presenter Ozana Ramljak.

This multicultural name is a sweet but solid sounding pet form of Hebrew and Yiddish origin, used as a nickname for Rhoda, Rosa, or Rada. It can also be considered an English surname, derived from either the given names Rudolf or Ridel meaning "fame wolf" and "ride" or from the place name Ryedale meaning "rye valley".

A bright, musical name with multiple origins, Satara is a distinctive choice with familiar sounds. It hasn't appeared in the US stats since 2007, making it an appealing possibility for those looking for something rare, that works in multiple languages, and has a celestial feel.