More than 30 original names from around the world
From mythology to ancient cultures
What does your name say about you? There are names with great meanings, family names, invented and borrowed names. Today we have a list dedicated to nature lovers, because when it comes to presenting yourself to the world, you better do it while being connected to it.
This is how the world unites its natural wealth with its cultural wealth:
Of Mayan origin
- Nicté/Nikté
Meaning: “flower”
- Itzamaray
Meaning: “stars”
- Balam
Meaning: “jaguar”
- Itzá
Meaning: “sunrise”
- Kin
Meaning: “sun”
- Anayansi
Meaning: “rain of stars”
Names inspired by nature of Aztec origin
- Erandi
Meaning: “sunrise”
- Jatziri
Meaning: “dew drop”
- Sugey
Meaning: “sunlight”
- Italivi
Meaning: “flower of love”
- Xochitl
Meaning: “flower”
Of Latin origin
- Greta
Meaning: “pearl”
- Ignacio
Meaning: “fire”
- Aurora
Meaning: “sunrise”
- Esmeralda
Meaning: “shiny jewel”
- Gemma
Meaning: “precious jewel”
- Estela
Meaning: “star”
- Olivia
Meaning: “fruit of the olive”
- Marina
Meaning: “born from the sea”
Greek origin
- Gaia
Meaning: “name of the first earth goddess”
- Dafne
Meaning: “laurel”
- Leo
Meaning: “lion”
- Iris
Meaning: “rainbow”
- Dalia
Meaning: “Mexican flower”
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Arabic origin
- Azucena
Meaning: “lily”
- Zahara
Meaning: “flower”
- Mahra
Meaning: “mare (female horse), the most important animal in Arab culture ”
Japanese origin
- Akina
Meaning: “spring flower”
- Haru
Meaning: “born in spring”
- Hoshi
Meaning: “star”
Other names inspired by nature…
- Ilán
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “vigorous tree”
- Morgana
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: “born from the sea”
- Moana
Origin: Hawaiian
Meaning: “ocean”
- Alani
Origin: Hawaiian
Meaning: “orange tree”
- Lei
Origin: Chinese
Meaning: “thunder”
- Ainara
Origin: Basque
Meaning: “swallow”
- Begoña
Origin: Basque
Meaning: “high hill”
- Ginebra
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: “white wave”
Next time you meet someone with a unique name, ask about its meaning to know a little bit more of her/his history and personality. If you consider using one of these names, always make sure to teach and take pride in its origin. Remember: nature is an inexhaustible source of inspiration!
Do you know the meaning of your own name?
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