Names That Mean Gift

One of the most unusual of the "iah" names, it comes with the appealing and usable nickname Zev.

Although it's a traditional male name in the Middle East, Ata has a more feminine read in the US.

Darina comes from the Slavic element "dar" which means gift; the name is found in Czech, Bulgarian, and Slovak cultures and translates easily for English speakers. Darina may also be an Anglicization of the Irish Dairine, which means "fruitful."

A joyous, celebratory-sounding name.

Feodora is an interesting choice for the intrepid name giver, especially with its dynamic nickname, Feo (pronounced FAY-oh).

Diarra has a nice meaning, but we could see it leading to possible teasing re association with a certain digestive problem.

The name of a nymph in Greek mythology, one of the prophetic Thriai, who divined the future by throwing pebbles. She was a lover of the sea god Poseidon.

A pretty name with that fashionable V intitial, little known outside of Latvia.

Modern Hebrew form of the Old Testament name Abishai.

Spelling variation of Mattan.

A nice meaning -- congruent with the recent vogue for names like Blessing -- helps offset this Hawaiian name's proximity to overused Makayla and McKenzie.

Somali and East African form of Hiba.

The Hebrew variation of Jonathan, occasionally heard in the US.

A bit pharmaceutical, not to mention hatlike.

Armenian variation of Theodore.

The name of one of King David's heroes in the Old Testament. A variant form is Avishai.

Some parents might like this energetic diminutive for Dorothy used in the Bush family, though the traditional Dottie and Dot seem to be coming back.

Simple and pretty Arabic option that was a fast-riser in 2022, possibly thanks in part to telenovela actress Hiba Abouk from the hit show El Principe.

Perfect for a long-awaited child or rainbow baby.