This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the description contains the keywords mouth or of or river.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Gal f PortugueseDiminutive of
Maria da
Graça. This was borne by the Brazilian singer Gal Costa (1945-2022), whose birth name was Maria da Graça Costa Penna Burgos.
Gala f Italian, Popular CultureDiminutive of
Galatea. The name was popularized in Italy by Gala (born Elena Ivanovna Diakonova; 1894–1982), the wife of poet Paul Éluard and later of artist Salvador Dalí.
Galadhriel f LiteratureMeans "tree-garland" from Sindarin
galadh "tree" and
riel "crowned maiden." Within Tolkien's writings, this is essentially a variant of
Galadriel, due to those outside of Lórien sometimes mistaking the Sindarin
galad "light, radiance" for
galadh "tree."
Galaida f Arthurian CycleKay’s sweetheart in Heinrich von dem Türlin’s "Diu Crône". She failed two chastity tests, which humbled Kay, who had been making great sport of the other ladies who failed.
Galaxy f English (American, Rare)From the English word
galaxy, "a collection of star systems", ultimately from from Ancient Greek γαλαξίας (
galaxías, "Milky Way"), from γάλα (
gála, "milk").
Galila f Hebrew (Rare)Derived from the place name
Galil גליל, this name was mostly used from the 19th until the early 20th century and occasionally used after the establishment of Israel... [
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Galiza f Galician (Rare)Variant of
Galicia. Both names are equally valid in Galician for the name of the land, although Galiza is more frequently used by Galician nationalist people.
Galleria f LiteratureUsed by American author Deborah Gregory for a character in her 'Cheetah Girls' series of books, first released in 1999. It was possibly inspired by the English vocabulary word (which refers to "a central court through several storeys of a shopping centre or department store onto which shops or departments open at each level").
Gallipoli f & m English (Australian)Named for the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey, whose name comes from the
Greek meaning "beautiful city". The site of the infamous Gallipoli Campaign during World War I.
Gallyon f & m Dutch (Rare)This given name is predominantly feminine in the Netherlands. It is not a typical Dutch first name and therefore its meaning is uncertain; it may possibly have been derived from the British surname
Gallyon, which is Norman-French in origin (and is found in the spelling
Gallion in modern France).... [
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Gấm f & m VietnameseVariant of
Cẩm, from a non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of 錦 (
cẩm).
Gamayun f Slavic MythologyGamayun is a prophetic bird of Russian folklore. It is a symbol of wisdom and knowledge and lives on an island in the mythical east, close to paradise. She is said to spread divine messages and prophecies, as she knows everything of all creation, gods, heroes, and man... [
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Gamilah f AfricanGamilah is the name of one of the daughters of Activist Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz.
Gamora f Popular CultureGamora is a fictional character that appeared in comic books by Marvel and in the 2014 movie "Guardians of the Galaxy".
Gamuchirai f ShonaMeans "accept or receive" in Shona. It is typically given to a child born out of wedlock.
Gangama f IndianMeans "the goddess of the Ganges" (referring to the Ganges River which runs through India).
Ganieda f Arthurian Cycle, LiteratureAccording to the Red Book of Hergest, she was the twin sister of Merlin. She is found in both the Vita Merlini and the Welsh poems where she is called Gwendydd.... [
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Ganka f BulgarianOriginally a diminutive of
Gergana (via
Gerganka), used as a given name in its own right.
Ganora f Arthurian CycleLatinate form of
Gaynor used by Reginald Heber for the character of Queen Guinevere in his unfinished and posthumous 'Morte d'Arthur' (first published in 1830).
Gaon f & m Korean (Modern)Shortened from 가온대/가온데/가온듸
(gaondae/gaonde/gaondui), archaic variants of the word 가운데
(gaunde) meaning "centre, middle." It can also be written into hanja, combining a
ga hanja, e.g. 歌 meaning "song," with an
on hanja, e.g. 穩 meaning "comfortable; calm, quiet."
Gara f JapaneseFrom Japanese 雅 (ga) meaning "elegance" combined with 羅 (ra) meaning "lightweight fabric". Other kanji combinations are also possible.... [
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Gara f Folklore, Spanish (Canarian)Derived from Guanche
*gar meaning "superiority, advantage, height", and taken from place name
Garajonay. According to an unattested local legend, Gara and
Jonay were a pair of young Guanche lovers who died together in a joint suicide at Garajonay peak.
Garaine f BasqueDerived from either Basque
garaipen "victory" or
garaitza "victory; win", this name is considered a Basque equivalent of
Victoria and
Victoire.
Garamantis f Greek MythologyIs a nymph in Greek mythology. She was abducted by Zeus, raped and imprisoned. She bore the later king and rival of Aeneas, Jarbas.
Gariburg f GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Gothic
bairgan (
bergan in Old High German) "to keep, to save, to preserve", or from Old High German
burg "fortress."
Garilind f GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from Old High German
lind or
lindi "soft, tender."
Garitrud f GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
gairu (
gêr in Old High German) "spear", or from
garva (
garo in Old High German, and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) "ready, prepared." The second element is derived from
þruþ "strength."
Garoé m & f Spanish (Canarian)Derived from the name of a til tree (species Ocotea foetens) that was considered sacred by the indigenous inhabitants of El Hierro, Canary Islands. The name comes from Guanche
gărăw, which later mutated to
garoe, meaning "lake, river".... [
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Garofița f RomanianDerived from Romanian
garofiță, the diminutive of
garoafă "carnation".
Gassulawiya f HittitePossibly means "woman of Kashulas" (a settlement in the Kashka region of the Hittite empire), deriving from the Luwian element
wiya ("woman").
Gaudelia f Spanish (Mexican, Archaic)Possibly related to Latin
gaudeo meaning "to rejoice, to enjoy". This is the name of an obscure martyr and saint from 4th century Persia whose real existence is unclear.
Gaudrė f LithuanianShort form of names beginning with
Gaud- (e.g.
Gaudminė), derived either from the Lithuanian verb
gaudyti meaning "to take; to catch, to hunt" or adjective
gaudus meaning "sonorous, resonant, ringing, loud, echoing."
Gauja f IcelandicOf unknown origin and meaning. Current theories include a derivation from the masculine name
Gaui.
Gaurika f NepaliThe name of the Nepalese swimmer Gaurika Singh, youngest participant of the 2016 Olympic Games.
Gayelette f LiteratureFrom the name of an ancient princess that is mentioned in the children's novel
Dorothy of Oz by L. Frank Baum (1989). Her name might be the feminization of the name
Gaylord.
G'azal f UzbekUzbek feminine name refering to a type of lyrical poem.
Gazelle f Popular Culture, Persian (Germanized, Modern)From the name of the animal
gazelle which is from Arabic
غزال (ghazāl). Two characters that bear this name are Gazelle, an assassin from the film "Kingsman: The Secret Service" (2014) and Gazelle, an animal popstar from Disney's "Zootopia" (2016).
Gazmira f Spanish (Canarian, Rare)Derived from Guanche
*gazmir meaning "reed, grass". This was the name of a place in the island of La Palma (recorded as
Gasmil). It was also borne as a surname by Francisca de Gazmira, a Guanche woman who defended the rights of the Canarian aborigines during the conquest and Christianization of La Palma in the late 15th century... [
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Gé m & f ChineseIn use in China since the 7th century. It was the name of a state emperor.
Gearrmaide f Old IrishOld Irish name meaning "the chief of the short cudgel," from gear short, maide a stick
Gedia m & f Georgian (Rare)Derived from the Georgian noun გედი
(gedi) meaning "swan" (as in, the bird). This etymology applies to Gedia both as a masculine name and as a feminine name, but especially as a feminine name... [
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Geethali f BengaliPossibly a combination of
Gita 1 with a diminutive suffix (allegedly -
li is often suffixed to names in Bengali to denote endearment or affection)... [
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Gegania f Ancient RomanFeminine form of
Geganius. Gegania was one of the first Vestal Virgins, selected by Numa Pompilius, the second king of Rome.
Gegeen f & m MongolianMeans "saintly, holy, enlightened, bright" in Mongolian. This was the regnal name of the ninth Great Khan of the Mongol Empire.
Gehad m & f Arabic (Egyptian)Alternate transcription of Arabic جهاد (see
Jihad), also used as a feminine name. This corresponds more closely with the Egyptian Arabic pronunciation of the name.
Geilana f FrankishShe was first married to Heden I and, upon his death in 687, to his brother and successor Gozbert. She was the mother of Hedan II.... [
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Geirǫnul f Old Norse, Norse MythologyMeaning unknown; possibly a combination of
geirr ("spear") and
ana- (emphatic prefix). This is the name of a Valkyrie in Norse mythology.