Greek names tend to have actual meaning — Alexander means 'defender of men,' Sophia means 'wisdom.' They've been borrowed by every culture that came after ancient Greece, which means they feel universal rather than ethnically specific.
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crown, wreath
bearer of Christ
princess, queen
farmer, earth-worker
pure
liberator of men
lion man
maiden, young woman
lion-hearted, brave
song, tune, musical chant
beloved
small cloak (from Lena/Helena root)
flower-like (from azalea)
venerable, revered
to tame, subdue
pure, clear
water nymph
gift of God
shining light
defender of people
protector of men
pinkish-orange color of the sea
devoted to the god of wine and festivity
pure
help, aid
fate, destiny
well-born, of noble descent
avenger, one who does not forget
wisdom
rule, measuring rod
follower of Dionysus
most holy, utterly pure
good victory
king, royal
mercy (if from Eleanor)
dry, dry earth (flower etymology)
to tame, subdue
pure
first, beginning
dark red, crimson
well-spoken, eloquent
beautiful
gift of God
shining light
bright, shining one
spoken word, utterance
farmer, earth-worker
honey, sweet
gift of God
gift of Isis
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