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Spanishto open (spring)
EnglishGod is my oath
Polishof Mars, warlike
Frenchgrace, favor
Hebrewtransporter of goods by cart
AmericanGod is my judge
Italiandefender, helper
Greekpleasant meadow
Americanpure, maiden
Latinorchid flower (Cattleya species)
Americanring of light
Americanhope
Russianwoman from Magdala
Americandelight
Americanreborn
Italianindustrious ruler
Americanraven estate
Americanoak tree clearing
Americanbright one
Englishthe largest, supreme
EnglishGod is my judge
Frenchwild rose
Americanfree woman, strong
Englishhappy one
Americanfaith
Swahilidesire, wish
Italianprosperous in war
Englishthe heavens
Hawaiianpearl
Englishfrom the city of Vienna
Austrianbride
Jewishcrowned one
Frencheagle
Jewishinnocent, virginal
Englishheard, obedient
Spanishstrong, noble, high
Irishrenowned in battle
Frenchfaith, trust
Englishthe flowing river
Englishambergris, waxy substance
Englishwho is like God?
Englishwhite flower
Arabicprecious gem
Frenchnight, twilight
Arabicfair and smooth
Englishnarrow strait, channel
Scottishfull of love
Frenchfair, white, blessed
Welshgracious, dear one
Americanwork, industrious
Italiannoble natured
Englishqueen
Spanishbird + grace
Americandefender of men (from Alexandra)
EnglishGod is gracious
Ukrainiannoble, Iranian
Indianlily flower
Englishascent, rising
Arabicrest, comfort (when borrowing the male Noah's m...
Americanheavenly, from the sky
Hawaiianqueen
Spanishto ward off, protect
Englishhill meadow
Englishoak tree, gazelle
Turkishsong thrush, songbird
Englishlight, bright one
Arabicof the Caecilii, ancient Roman clan
Englishlife, living
Englishsea pearl, variant of Mary/Marina
Scandinavianfrom the bogs near the Roe river
Scottishisland of goats
Italianhardworking, industrious
Englishto gaze, to behold
Englishdweller at the hall
Englishprotector of men
Spanishman of God, hero of God
Frenchwater spirit, river woman
Arabicnoble, of noble birth
Englishpure, clear
Englishblessed, happy
Italianbent river or stream
Englisheagle, noble strength
Frenchpleasant, sweet
Italianlioness of God
Hebrewlark, songbird
Spanishbeloved, calm waters
African-Americanbitter
Jewishsupplanter, one who grasps the heel
Frenchjazz music + beauty
Americanfrom France, Frankish
Englishbright, shining one
Irishdivine messenger
Englishwords of a song, poetic
Americangrace of God
Americansaw-toothed ridge
Americanrose, garland of roses
Spanishstrong woodland
Americanliving creature
Jewishhigh place, elevated ground
Basquenight, dark beauty
Arabicplace name: the Netherlands region
Americanshort form of Cleopatra: glory of the father
Englishgrey fortress, grey enclosure
Scottishjoy, music (original Old English)
Americanseven, completeness, divine perfection
Americanwill, desire (from Wilhelmina)
GermanicGod is gracious + feminine suffix
Americandark complexioned, shadowy
Irishgift bequeathed, lasting impact
Americanof the Tatius family
Americanthe Lord is my God
Englishheavenly, of the sky
Americanshining upon man
Englishof ancient lineage (from Prisca)
Englishearth, great mother
Englishson of Finlay (surname origin)
Americangood luck, prosperity (symbolic)
Americanflower, blossom, radiance
Americanstar
Spanisha day's travel (original etymology)
Americanworthy of admiration, she who must be admired
Englishangelic, messenger of God
Englishdriftwood
Englishjoyful, of Jupiter
Englishfather rejoices
Englishnoble, princess
Arabicson of the handsome one
Englishclearing with oak trees
Englishmiracle, sign of God, verse of the Quran
Japanesereddish-brown earth color
Italianamber spark, fire glow clearing
Englishhoney bee
Greekpeace, tranquility
Arabicholy bridge place
Englishstar
Frenchbeloved, wished-for child
Frenchpeace
Greekof the sea, maritime
Italiancircuit, rolling hills region
Spanishdefender of mankind
Russianchild of the fair one
Americanchurch, from the town of Paisley
AmericanGod is my oath
Spanishmyrrh, fragrant resin
Englishmade of gold, golden
Englishflower
Englishbeloved
Scottishhelped by God
Hebrewgrace, favor
Englishfrom India, the Indus River
Englishclean, unsullied
Irishjasmine flower
Persianrenown, honor
Latinone who works the earth
Englishsettlement on the ledge
Englishfestivity, abundance
Greekmeadow dwelling
Americanexultant, glad
Hebrewruler of the elves
Englishscholar, learned one
Americanrose
Spanishenduring, from the mace clan
Americangentle, agreeable
Spanishqueen, wife of the khal (warlord)
Americanlake, waterfall (from Lynn)
Americanlady, noblewoman
Englishhouse of bread
SpanishGod is just, my witness is God
AmericanCeol's island, ship island
AmericanGod is gracious, sun (possible alternate)
Americanbrightness, lustrous
WelshGod has been gracious, graciousness
Jewishbrightness, radiance
Greeklake, pool, waterside
Americanpetite woman
Englishlaurel, victory crown
Italianbright light
Arabicearth, speech, flow
Indiangracious judge
Englishremedy, healer
Frenchbright woodland
Englishlily flower, purity
Englishfair, smooth, white wave
Englishugly-headed (original Gaelic)
Americanpurple violet flower
Spanishroyal power, wise ruler
Americanelm grove
Scottishbright, shining light
Americanbird-like, relating to birds
Americansunny place, sunshine
Spanishdivine knowledge, sacred text
Indiangolden bloom
Englishresolute protection, strong-willed guardian
Englishwise
Americanson of the sea, great tide
Welshmy God is Yahweh
Welshwhite, fair, pure, blessed
Welshgracious, dear, beloved
Slavicthe end, night rain
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