Three Syllable Girl Names
- Iyana
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Iyana is a new name with a New Age feel that's been on the popularity charts since 2000, related to cousins Aiyana and Ayanna.
- Agneska
- Onele
- Jacintha
- Trevena
Origin:
CornishMeaning:
"village on a mountain"Description:
The original Cornish name for the town better known today as Tintagel. With its Arthurian heritage, this makes a good choice for those fond of the legends of Lancelot, Guinevere and King Arthur.
- Fionnualagh
- Hariti
Origin:
SanskritDescription:
Hariti is a Buddhist goddess of the protection of children, smooth delivery, and positive parenting. In Japanese Buddhism, she is known as Kishimojin and has a dual personality as the demon of misery who terrorizes poorly-behaved children and their irresponsible parents.
- Macrina
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"thin or long"Description:
An ancient alternative to the modern Mac- names, this name was borne by two early saints.
- Ellexia
- Willadean
Origin:
EnglishDescription:
Variant spelling of Willodean
- Liljana
- Bathshira
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"seventh daughter"Description:
The short form Shira is more manageable.
- Alohi
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"shining, brilliant"Description:
Just one letter separates Alohi from the famous Hawaiian greeting "aloha," but that one letter makes all the difference.
- Mirjana
Origin:
Serbian, Croatian, SloveneMeaning:
"bitter, beloved or drop of the sea"Description:
A light and pretty name used in several Eastern European countries, which may be a form of Miriam or Mary.
- Enrica
Origin:
Italian, feminine form of EnricoDescription:
Novel way to honor Grandpa Henry.
- Otylia
- Valorya
- Maialen
Origin:
Basque form of MagdaleneDescription:
This undiscovered (by English speakers) Basque name would make a very attractive alternative to Madeleine. The Spanish canoeist Maialen Chourraut competed in the 2021 Olympic Games.
- Sunita
Origin:
Hindi and SanskritMeaning:
"good character, wise"Description:
Sunita is an easily-translated name brought to the American lexicon by astronaut Sunita "Suni" Williams, who holds the record for most spacewalks by a woman.
- Anele
Origin:
ZuluMeaning:
"enough, sufficient, adequate; last born"Description:
A Zulu name given to a child who is planned be the last born, literally meaning "enough, sufficient".