Gender: Feminine
Origin: Persian
Meaning: “chestnut colour; bay colour.”
It is is an old Parsi name.
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Category Archives: Colour Names
Zilgma, Zilgme
Gender: Feminine
Origin: Latvian
Meaning: “blue; azure.”
The name comes directly from the Latvian word zilgme meaning “blue; azure blue.” Its designated name-day is October 6.
Taidi
Gender: Feminine
Origin: Estonian
Meaning: “snow white.”
(TYE-dee)
Cutsy and quirky, the name sounds more like a nickname than a full fledged formal name. The name is a legitimate Estonian feminine name, it comes directly from the Estonian word meaning “snow white.” I don’t believe its reference to the fairy tale, its more a descriptive name, describing the fairness of one’s skin. Its designated name day is September 9th.
Ombeline
Gender: Feminine
Origin: French
Meaning: from the name of a type of gem “dark.”
(OHN-be-leen)
The name is derived from the name of a type of gem stone known as ombria in Latin. The word ombria itself means “dark” and shares an etymological relation with the place name, Umbria. Also known as toadstones, the ancients believed they could be found inside the bodies of toads and they were often used as an antidote against poison. In reality, ombria was formed from fossilized ray-finned type fish. I couldn’t find a picture of the stone. However, this is a sweet, dainty sounding name. It reminds me of Thumbelina, but not as ridiculous, and of Opal, but a bit more elaborate; with a touch of French class. The name is not unheard of in France, though not popular either. Its designated name-day is August 21st, and as of 2006, she stood as the 500th most popular female name in France.
Rudīte
Gender: Feminine
Origin: Latvian
Meaning: “red.”
(roo-DEE-teh)
Though its the name of a sedimentary rock in the scientific world, usually pronounced (roo-DITE), Rudite is a traditional Latvian given name derived from ruds meaning “red” or “gingery” with the feminine suffix of -ite added on. Its designated name day in Latvia is August 22nd. The name is borne by approximately 1, 610 women in Latvia.
Jasna
Gender: Feminine
Origin: Serbo-Croat
Meaning:”light; bright; clear.”
(YAHS-nah)
The name comes directly from the Serbo-Croatian word for light, bright or clear. Its designated name day is August 11. In other Slavic speaking countries such as Poland and the Czech Republic, this element appears in several place names, most notably the village of Jasna Gora in Czestochowa Poland. There is a famous monastery and an icon which is also a Polish national symbol attributed to the area. This could be a nice choice for Catholic or Orthodox Christian families who are looking for a way to honour the Virgin Mary but find the other Mary alternatives overused or plain. Likewise, it could also be used as an alternative for Claire or Clara. Another place which bears this appellation is a ski resort in Slovakia. Despite it being a word and place name in other Slavonic countries, it is a legitimate given name in the former Republic of Yugoslavia.
Kanerva
Gender: Feminine
Origin: Finnish
Meaning: “heather”
(kuh-NARE-vah)
The name comes directly from the Finnish word for the calluna vulgaris species of heather. The flowers usually bloom in late summer. The name might be an appealing alternative to the dated floral Heather. Its designated name day is August 14. To hear how its pronounced by native speakers, consult this site: http://www.forvo.com/word/kanerva/
Fionntán, Fintan
Gender: Masculine
Origin: Gaelic
Meaning: “white fire.”
Ir (fin-TAHN); Eng (FIN-tun).
The name is composed of the elements fionn meaning “white; fair” and tine meaning “fire.” It has been anglicized as Fintan. In Irish legend, Fionntan Mac Bochra was a great seer and druid advisor who supposedly arrived in Ireland, along with Noah’s granddaughter, Cessair. His wives and daughters died during God’s cursed flood but he survived by transforming himself into a salmon and taking refuge in an undersea cave. He later transformed himself into an eagle, then into a hawk and then back into his true form. Supposedly, he lived 5500 years, until the arrival of Christianity into Ireland, where he was baptized and died immediately after. It has been borne by several Irish saints, and its designated name day is July 13. The name might be especially appealing to parents who are considering Connor or Aidan, but find them too popular. Finn or Finty are possible nickname options.
Ffion
Gender: Feminine
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: “foxglove.”
(FEE-on)
The name comes directly from the Welsh word for the foxglove flower and also happens to coincidentally be the Welsh form of the Gaelic Fiona meaning “fair; white.”
Enfys
Gender: Feminine
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: “rainbow.”
(EN-vis)
The name comes directly from the Welsh word for rainbow and is currently very popular.