Best Sibling Names for Abraham

Perhaps intended to be a feminine form of SAMUEL, using the name suffix antha (possibly inspired by Greek ανθος (anthos) "flower").

From the English word for the climbing plant with fragrant flowers which is used for making perfumes. It is derived from Persian یاسمن (yasamen) (which is also a Persian name).

From the Hebrew name רָחֵל (Rachel) meaning "ewe". In the Old Testament this is the name of the favourite wife of Jacob and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. She was the younger sister of Jacob's first wife Leah....

Invented by author Jonathan Swift for his poem 'Cadenus and Vanessa' (1726). He arrived at it by rearranging the initial syllables of the first name and surname of Esther Vanhomrigh, his close friend.

This name was first used in this spelling by William Shakespeare for a character in his comedy 'Twelfth Night' (1602).

Means "life" in Greek. From early times it was adopted by Hellenized Jews as a translation of EVE. It was borne by two early Christian saints, one martyred under emperor Hadrian, the other martyred under Diocletian.

Derived from Latin mirandus meaning "admirable, wonderful". The name was created by Shakespeare for the heroine in his play 'The Tempest' (1611), about a father and daughter stranded on an island.

Means "gazelle" in Aramaic. Tabitha in the New Testament was a woman restored to life by Saint Peter. Her name is translated into Greek as Dorcas (see Acts 9:36).

Feminine form of the Roman family name JULIUS. Among the notable women from this family were Julia Augusta (also known as Livia Drusilla), the wife of Emperor Augustus, and Julia the Elder, the daughter of Augustus and t…

Possibly means "star" in Persian. Alternatively it could be a derivative of the name of the Near Eastern goddess ISHTAR.

Derived from Greek οφελος (ophelos) meaning "help". This name was probably created by the 15th-century poet Jacopo Sannazaro for a character in his poem 'Arcadia'.

Medieval diminutive of ROBERT. Robin Hood was a legendary hero and archer of medieval England who stole from the rich to give to the poor.

English variant of LILLIAN, as well as a French masculine form.

Meaning unknown, possibly a short form of ANSELMA. It could also have been inspired by James Macpherson's 18th-century poems, in which it is the name of Ossian's castle.

From the Hebrew name חַוָּה (Chawwah), which was derived from the Hebrew word חוה (chawah) "to breathe" or the related word חיה (chayah) "to live".

Diminutive of SCOTT.

Short form of CHRISTINA, MARTINA, and other names ending in tina. In addition to these names, it is also used in Dutch as a diminutive of CATHARINA and in Croatian as a diminutive of KATARINA.

Variant of JENNY. Use of the name was popularized in the 1980s by the character Jenna Wade on the television series 'Dallas'.

Short form of names ending with ina.

Means "glory" in Latin. The name (first?) appeared in E. D. E. N. Southworth's novel 'Gloria' (1891) and subsequently in George Bernard Shaw's play 'You Never Can Tell' (1898).

Variant of CATRIONA. It is also a German, Swedish and Dutch contracted form of KATHERINE.

Means "firstborn daughter" in the Dakota language. This was the name of the daughter of the Sioux Dakota chief Wapasha III.

Means "bee" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament Book of Judges, Deborah is a heroine and prophetess who leads the Israelites when they are threatened by the Canaanites.

From the Hebrew name יְהוּדִית (Yehudit) meaning "woman from Judea", Judea being an ancient region in Israel. In the Old Testament Judith is one of the Hittite wives of Esau.

Short form of DOROTHY, ISIDORA or THEODORA.

From the hereditary title of the queens of Ethiopia, as mentioned in Acts in the New Testament. It is apparently derived from Cushitic kdke meaning "queen mother".

Feminine form of Patricius (see PATRICK). In medieval England this spelling appears in Latin documents, but this form was probably not used as the actual name until the 18th century, in Scotland.

Diminutive of THERESA. This is the name of the main character in Thomas Hardy's novel 'Tess of the D'Ubervilles' (1891).

Variant of ROXANE.

From the vocabulary word, ultimately from Old English storm, or in the case of the Scandinavian name, from Old Norse stormr.

Dutch diminutive of ELISABETH or an English variant of ELLIE.

Diminutive of DORA.

Latin feminine form of CHRISTIAN.

Created by Felice Romani for the main character in the opera 'Norma' (1831). He may have based it on Latin norma "rule". This name is also frequently used as a feminine form of NORMAN.

Variant of CORINNA.

rival

Victory

From the Hebrew name חַנָּה (Channah) meaning "favour" or "grace". In the Old Testament this is the name of the wife of Elkanah. Her rival was Elkanah's other wife Peninnah, who had children while Hannah remained barren.

Bitterness; sea of sorrow

princess

of Magdala

Dark-skinned or black.

From the name of the season, ultimately from Old English sumor. It has been in use as a given name since the 1970s.

strength, valor

From the Greek name Αικατερινη (Aikaterine). The etymology is debated: it could derive from the earlier Greek name ‘Εκατερινη (Hekaterine), which came from ‘εκατερος (hekateros) "each of the two"; it could derive from th…

bailiff, steward

princess

wished-for child

from the meadow of the Royal Fortress

Latinized form of SELENE. This name was borne by popular Mexican-American singer Selena Quintanilla (1971-1995), who was known simply as Selena.

Lord; A modern variation used as a feminine form of the male name Kyrie

Laurel tree or bay tree

Sea-born or sea-circle

From a surname which was originally taken from a Scottish place name meaning "meadow dwelling". A city in Texas bears this name, probably in honour of American Vice President George Mifflin Dallas.

to cut or to tailor

heavenly

A beloved name with deep roots

to bind

Brave in battle

crown

Victory of the people

queen

Rocky place

English and Polish form of Latin Iohanna, which was derived from Greek Ιωαννα (Ioanna), the feminine form of Ioannes (see JOHN).

Emerald

Laurel

noble, kind

From the name of the bird, ultimately from Old English hræfn. The raven is revered by several Native American groups of the west coast. It is also associated with the Norse god Odin.

laurel

from France; free one

Mary's bitterness or wished-for child

from the river Severn

Who is like God?

From the English word meaning "sunny, cheerful".

Honeybee

she who brings victory

God is my oath

unfortunate

Medieval Spanish form of CARMEL influenced by the Latin word carmen "song". This was the name of the main character in George Bizet's opera 'Carmen' (1875).

a diminutive form of Nicole, meaning 'victory of the people'

French form of MAGDALENE.

The name is derived from the holly tree, symbolizing protection and peace.

Noël is derived from the word for 'Christmas'.

Happiness, delight

A variation of 'Casey' meaning brave in battle

Lingala

white

Crown, garland

Feminine form of BRIAN. This name was used by Edmund Spenser in 'The Faerie Queene' (1590). The name was not commonly used until the 1970s, when it rapidly became popular in the United States.

reborn

Faith

French feminine form of DANIEL. It has been commonly used in the English-speaking world only since the 20th century.

Old Norse

God is gracious

God's promise

Kyshana is a modern invented name, possibly derived from combinations of similar-sounding names like Kiana, implying 'God is gracious' or 'pure'.

Land; territory

A variant of the name Roxane, meaning 'bright' or 'dawn'.

A modern, possibly invented name with no clear historical meaning.

African American Vernacular English

A variant of Sherry, derived from the Spanish word 'jerez', referring to sherry wine.

From the -shawn family of names

Modern English

A name that can mean 'shining child' or 'child of praise', depending on the characters used.

Derived from a place name, possibly related to the Old French for 'a valley'.

He will be gracious

A variant of the name 'Chastity,' referring to purity and innocence.

derived from the name Delicia, meaning delight or pleasure

A modern variant of the name Deja, often associated with the meaning 'already seen'.

brave with a spear

a modern blend of Jessica, which means 'to behold' or 'wealthy'.

Variant of Kendra, meaning 'the knowing one'.

Christian, follower of Christ

unique, original

derived from the name 'Lana', which signifies light or illumination

bright fame

African American Vernacular English

manifestation of God

A modern coinage, possibly a variation of 'Tracy'.

to bloom

Variant of CHARISSA.

A blend of Chris and Sandra, commonly interpreted as 'bearer of Christ' or 'helper of humanity'

follower of Christ

Victorious

Originally a short form of Germanic names that began with the element ermen meaning "whole" or "universal".

Pure

A variant of the male name Kiff

Pure or chaste; a variant of the name Kathleen.

A form of Christina, meaning ‘follower of Christ’.

derived from awakening or rebirth

Derived from the name ‘Nikita,’ meaning ‘unconquered’ or ‘victorious’.

Light; brightness

beloved

lock of hair

A name with diverse cultural significance

From a fictional perspective, possibly inspired by tendencies or nurturing qualities.

free man

moonlight

A blend of Carla and Lisa, meaning 'free woman' and 'God's promise' respectively.

Derived from the name Charlie, meaning 'free man'.

Created name, possibly derived from 'Day' combined with elements resembling 'Asia'

happy; fortunate

Short form of 'Courtney', meaning 'from the court.'

Pure

a modern name variation that may be inspired by the name 'Lakeisha'

pleasant to the taste or smell; delightful

gift of God

Revelation

A beloved name with deep roots

A small, decorative illustration or picture.

from Britain

noble or strong

A young woman, a maiden; derived from the Spanish 'chalan,' which denotes a young man.

Pure.

lovely, intelligent

Rebirth

Rising, dawn

rich, powerful

joyful song

An unexpected gift

goddess of learning

thankful, grateful

One who is strong

beloved, cherished

unknown

a place of the brave

A variant of Cherise, meaning 'darling' or 'beloved'

Derived from the name Candace, meaning 'queen mother'

foresight, to behold

Light of the lake

a combination of María and Teresa

Inspirational or a leader.

A blend of 'Rose' and 'Alexandra'.

the furrow

a flower or plant

A variant of the name 'Satarah', often interpreted as a form of 'star'.

wisdom

Possibly a variation of Talina, meaning 'dew from heaven'

Strong, valiant.

stranger

A variant of Shantae; the stone or the warrior

God is my judge; the female version of Daniel

variation of the name Dena

A modern variation on Desire, conveying strong emotions.

delight

Rival

girl midget

little lady

Scandinavian, Dutch and German diminutive of MARIA. It coincides with the Italian word mia meaning "mine".

of Mars, warrior

ewe; little lamb

A compound name, combining 'Shawn' with 'dale', meaning 'valley'.

to love

Combination of the name Trea and Anna, meaning 'pure'

A beloved name with deep roots

Yiddish

Italian

desired, longed for

A modern name combining elements of 'Gail' and 'Lynn', often interpreted as 'joyful' or 'light'.

God is my oath