daughter

Names related to 'daughter' often embody themes of kinship, youth, purity, and familial connection, celebrating the unique identity of a female child. This curated list includes names that explicitly mean 'daughter' or 'maiden,' as well as those associated with goddesses, mythical figures, or cultural roles that highlight the significance of a female offspring. Choosing such a name can honor heritage and the special bond a daughter brings to a family.

40 names from diverse cultures

Batya Hebrew This name means 'Daughter of God'. Bathsheba Hebrew Meaning 'Daughter of the oath' or 'daughter of seven'. Kanya Sanskrit This name means 'daughter', 'maiden', or 'virgin'. Cora Greek Meaning 'maiden', it is an epithet for Persephone, the goddess of spring and queen of the underworld. Persephone Greek Known as Kore, the maiden goddess, she is the daughter of Demeter in Greek mythology. Parvati Sanskrit This name means 'Daughter of the mountain', referring to the daughter of Himavat, the personification of the Himalayas. Adanna Igbo This name means 'Father's daughter'. Michiko Japanese Meaning 'child of a beautiful path', 'ko' signifies 'child'. Akiko Japanese This name means 'autumn child' or 'bright child', with 'ko' meaning 'child'. Haruko Japanese Meaning 'spring child', the 'ko' suffix denotes 'child'. Kyoko Japanese This name means 'child of the capital' or 'respectful child', using the 'ko' suffix for 'child'. Yoko Japanese Meaning 'child of the sun' or 'ocean child', with 'ko' signifying 'child'. Naoko Japanese This name means 'obedient child' or 'honest child', with 'ko' for 'child'. Sakurako Japanese Meaning 'cherry blossom child', the 'ko' suffix denotes 'child'. Kumari Sanskrit This name means 'princess', 'young girl', or 'virgin'. Dagmar Old Norse/German Meaning 'day maiden' or 'day's glory'. Morwen Welsh This name means 'maiden of the sea' or 'dark maiden'. Cordelia Celtic/Latin Possibly meaning 'heart' or 'daughter of the sea', famously a loyal daughter in Shakespeare's King Lear. Fatimah Arabic This name means 'to abstain' or 'captivating one'. Zara Arabic/Persian Meaning 'princess', 'radiance', or 'blossom'. Sarai Hebrew Meaning 'my princess', it was Abraham's wife's original name. Demetria Greek Meaning 'follower of Demeter', the goddess of harvest and mother of Persephone. Chloe Greek Meaning 'green shoot' or 'young sprout', symbolizing new growth and youth. Flora Latin Meaning 'flower', she was the Roman goddess of flowers and spring. Hebe Greek Meaning 'youth', Hebe was the Greek goddess of youth and the cupbearer to the gods. Cleo Greek Often short for Cleopatra, meaning 'glory of the father'. Yoshiko Japanese This name means 'good child' or 'fragrant child', with 'ko' for 'child'. Eiko Japanese Meaning 'prosperous child' or 'long-lived child', with 'ko' signifying 'child'. Kazuko Japanese This name means 'harmonious child' or 'peaceful child', with 'ko' for 'child'. Chieko Japanese Meaning 'child of wisdom', the 'ko' suffix denotes 'child'. Sachiko Japanese This name means 'child of happiness' or 'fortunate child', with 'ko' for 'child'. Tomoko Japanese Meaning 'friendly child' or 'wise child', with 'ko' for 'child'. Nandini Sanskrit This name means 'daughter', 'bestower of joy', or 'a delight'. Sita Sanskrit Meaning 'furrow', she is a revered figure in Hinduism, known as the dutiful daughter of Janaka. Roisin Irish Meaning 'little rose', it is often used as a term of endearment for a girl. Blossom English Directly meaning 'a flower or mass of flowers', it symbolizes development and youth. Juniper English/Latin From the Latin 'iuniperus', referring to the juniper tree, often associated with youth and vitality. Dolly English A diminutive of Dorothy, meaning 'gift of God', and historically a general term for a young girl or doll. Ariadne Greek Meaning 'most holy' or 'utterly pure', she was the daughter of King Minos of Crete. Electra Greek Meaning 'amber', she was the daughter of King Agamemnon and Queen Clytemnestra.

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