Puerto Rican Girl names ending in -i
- Melani
Origin:
Variation of Melanie, GreekMeaning:
"black, dark"Description:
Lobbing off the final E makes Melanie more modern.
- Marangeli
- Mariangeli
- Mayerli
- Nahomi
Origin:
Japanese, variation of NaomiMeaning:
"straight and beautiful"Description:
While many are familiar with the Hebrew name Naomi through the Biblical character, the name also has separate roots as a unisex Japanese name meaning "straight and beautiful." Variation Nahomi is rising in use for girls, potentially due to Japanese footballer Nahomi Kawasumi who plays for the American soccer team NJ/NY Gotham FC.
- Naiomi
- Nairobi
Origin:
African place-name, MaasiMeaning:
"cold water"Description:
Kenya is fairly commonly heard as a girl's name, but its capital city makes a much more exceptional choice. The name comes from the Maasai phrase "Enkare Nairobi," which translates to "cold water." Nairobi is popularly known as the Green City.
- Naomi
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"pleasantness"Description:
Naomi was once a primarily Jewish name from the Old Testament that referenced the mother-in-law of Ruth. Because of this, it is a symbolic name given to girls on Shavuot when the story of Ruth is read in the synagogue.
- Natali
- Nayeli
Origin:
ZapotecMeaning:
"I love you"Description:
A name rarely heard outside the Latino community, but it was popular enough in the early 2000s to crack the Top 200. Since then, it's lost ground.
- Nayelli
- Nayomi
- Noemi
Origin:
Italian and Spanish variation of NaomiMeaning:
"my delight"Description:
Noemi is a charming Latin spin on Naomi, with the accent on the last syllable; another twist is Neomi.
- Nachali
- Nashali
- Rubi
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"ruby"Description:
The Spanish form of popular Ruby is another addition to the list of attractive gem names for girls.
- Sarahi
Origin:
Variation of SaraiDescription:
A name with visible links to Sarah and Sarai, Sarahi is a rare and unusual name in the US. Nonetheless, it has made several appearances in the Top 1000 every year since it debuted in 1996. It also has a similar appearance to Sahara. Pronunciation could present some challenges.
- Sarai
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"princess"Description:
In the Old Testament, God changed Sarai's name to Sara, so this would make a clever and legitimate honor name for an ancestral Sarah. Sarahi is another pretty variation to make the connection even more clear.
- Shaddai
- Tanairi