This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the first letter is B.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Balanice f FolkloreMeaning unknown. This name appears in the French fairy tale "Rosanella", where it belongs to the queen who is the title character's mother.
Balanos f Greek MythologyDerived from Ancient Greek
βάλανος (
balanos) meaning "acorn" or "oak tree". This was the name of one of the eight hamadryad daughters of
Oxylos and
Hamadryas, associated with oak trees.
Balasaraswati f IndianMeans "child possessing water" in Sanskrit. A famous bearer is Balasaraswati, a Bharatanatyam dancer from Tanjore, India.
Balausa f KazakhMeans "green, herbs" or "young, beautiful" in Kazakh.
Balbar m & f TibetanDerived from the Tibetan word དཔལ་ (
dpal) meaning "glory, fortune, luck" and འབར་ (
'bar) meaning "to burn, blaze".
Balbu f Karachay-BalkarFrom the Karachay-Balkar
бал (bal) meaning "honey" and
бу (bu) meaning "this, it (is)".
Baldegard f GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Old High German
bald "bold, brave." The second element is derived from
gardan "to hedge in, to enclose, to fence in" or from Gothic
gards "house, garden, (court)yard."
Baldegild f GermanicDerived from Old High German
bald "bold, brave" combined with Gothic
gild "sacrifice."
Baldhild f GermanicDerived from Old High German
bald "bold, brave" combined with Old Norse
hildr "battle."
Baleba f LubaMeans "they have birthed" in Luba-Kasai, one of the Luba languages.
Balganym f KazakhDerived from Kazakh бал
(bal) meaning "honey" and ханым
(khanym) meaning "lady, madame".
Balgeun f & m Korean (Modern, Rare)From the present determiner form of of adjective 밝다
(bakda) meaning "bright, brilliant; light, clear; acute, learned; cheerful, happy" (compare
Balgeum).
Balhaniy f Karachay-BalkarFrom the Karachay-Balkar
бал (bal) meaning "honey" and the Turkic title
khan meaning "king, ruler".
Balik m & f BalineseMeans "turn, return, again" in Balinese. This name is traditionally added to the end of first, second, third, and fourth-born names (for example,
Wayan Balik would be the name given to a fifth-born child, followed by
Made Balik,
Nyoman Balik, and
Ketut Balik for the sixth, seventh, and eighth-born child, respectively).
Baljin m & f TibetanDerived from the Tibetan
དཔལ་ (dpal) meaning "glory, fortune, luck" and
སྦྱིན (sbyin) meaning "alms, donation".
Balkiz f TurkishDerived from Turkish
bal meaning "honey" and
kiz meaning "girl, daughter".
Balladyna f Polish (Rare), TheatreUsed by the Polish writer Juliusz Słowacki for the heroine of his tragic play
Balladyna (1834), about a fictional Slavic queen who is corrupted by her rise to power. Słowacki based the name on the Polish word
ballada meaning "ballad".
Ballïbikä f BashkirFrom Bashkir
баллы (ballï) meaning "sweet" and feminine name element
бикә (bikä). Balnur f KazakhFrom Kazakh
бал (
bal) meaning "honey" and from Arabic
نور (
nur) meaning "light"
Balog'at f AbazinMeans "maturity" or, figuratively, "perfection" in Uzbek.
Balqi f UzbekMeans "to glitter, shine" or "to florish" in Uzbek.
Balqız f Karachay-BalkarFrom the Karachay-Balkar
бал (bal) meaning "honey" and
къыз (qız) meaning "girl".
Balsamia f History (Ecclesiastical), Italian (Archaic, ?)From Latin
balsamum meaning "balsam; balm", from Ancient Greek βάλσαμον
(balsamon) "balsam tree; fragrant oil of the balsam tree" (ultimately of Semitic origin). Saint Balsamia was the nurse of Saint Remigius (or
Rémy) and the mother of Saint Celsinus... [
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Balsheker f KyrgyzFrom the Kyrgyz
бал (bal) meaning "honey" and
шекер (sheker) meaning "sugar".
Baltis f Semitic MythologyEtymology unknown. This was the name of an Arabian goddess associated with the planet Venus.
Balwant m & f Indian (Sikh)Means "possessing strength" from Sanskrit बल
(bala) meaning "strength, might" and वत्
(vat) meaning "possessing, having".
Balzhan f KazakhFrom Kazakh бал
(bal) meaning "honey" and жан
(zhan) meaning "soul".
Bama m & f AmericanDiminutive of
Alabama, the names of American states being in occasional use as given names. A notable bearer is professional baseball player
Carvel William "Bama"
Rowell (1916-1993) who played in Boston and Philadelphia, but hailed from Alabama... [
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Bamrung m & f ThaiMeans "care for, nourish, maintain" in Thai.
Bân m & f VietnameseFrom Sino-Vietnamese 彬 (
bân) meaning "elegant, refined".
Bản m & f VietnameseFrom Sino-Vietnamese 本
(bản) meaning "root, origin, source".
Ban m & f VietnameseFrom Sino-Vietnamese 班
(ban) meaning "group, party, band".
Ban m & f LaoMeans "flower, bloom" or "happy" in Lao.
Banan f & m ArabicMeans "fingers, fingertips" in Arabic.
Banashri f BengaliFrom Sanskrit वन
(vana) meaning "forest, wood" and श्री
(shri) meaning "diffusing light, radiance, splendour, beauty".
Banaz f KurdishBorne by Banaz Mahmoud (1985-2006), a British-Iraqi woman of Kurdish origin who was murdered in an honour killing at the age of 20 by her family, who were arrested and sentenced. Banaz is also the name of a region in Turkey.
Bandhavi f Hindi (Rare), Indian (Rare), Telugu (Rare)From Sanskrit बान्धवी
(bāndhavī) meaning "female relative" (the feminine form of बान्धव
(bāndhava) "relative, kinsman", which is a vṛddhi derivative of बन्धु
(bandhu) "relation").
Bandhuli f Bengali (Hindu)From the Sanskrit name for the noon flower (species Pentapetes phoenicea), which might be related to the Sanskrit noun बन्धु
(bándhu) meaning "connection, relation, bond; a kinsman, relative, kindred" (the source also of Bengali বন্ধু
(bondhu) "friend").
Bảng m & f VietnameseFrom Sino-Vietnamese 榜 (
bảng) meaning "board, placard".
Bang m & f KoreanBang is a Korean surname, which is cognate to the Chinese surname Fāng (方).
Bang m & f VietnameseFrom Sino-Vietnamese 邦 (
bang) meaning "state (political division)".
Bangon f ThaiMeans "woman, lady" or "lovely, beautiful" in Thai.
Bangting m & f ChineseFrom the Chinese
邦 (bāng) meaning "nation, country" and
蜓 (tíng) meaning "dragonfly".
Banguolė f LithuanianLiterally means "little wave", derived from the Lithuanian noun
banga meaning "wave, billow" combined with the feminine diminutive suffix
-(u)olė. As such, one could consider this name to be a diminutive of the name
Banga.
Bangura m & f MendeMeans "strong" and "child of God" in Mende.
Banitu f Ancient AssyrianOf unknown etymology. Possibly derived from either Akkadian
banītu meaning "beautiful", or
bānītu (also Akkadian), meaning "divine Creatress". Banitu was a queen of the Neo Assyrian empire circa 729 BCE.
Banjhākri m & f NepaliFrom
Ban, meaning “forest”, and
Jhākri, meaning “healer”.
Banksia f English (Australian)Banksia is an uncommon name deriving from the Native Australian plant that produces honeysuckle like flowers. The plant species were originally named after Sir Joseph Banks, who first collected its samples in 1770.
Banna f GaulishDerived from Gaulish
benna "peak, summit". This word also denoted a sort of carriage with four wheels.
Bənövşə f AzerbaijaniMeans "violet (flower)" in Azerbaijani, ultimately from Persian بنفشه
(banafshe).
Banri m & f JapaneseFrom 万里
(banri) meaning "thousands of miles," the second kanji referring to a unit of distance called
ri.... [
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Banyen f ThaiMeans "marvel of Peru (a type of flower)" or "magenta" in Thai.
Banzragch m & f MongolianDerived from Sanskrit पञ्चरक्षा
(Pañcaraksha) meaning "five protections" or "five rakshas", the name of a Buddhist text and the five dharanis (protective chants or incantations) it contains, as well as the five goddesses identified with them.
Baoai f ChineseFrom the Chinese
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel, precious" and
爱 (ài) meaning "love" or
嫒 (ài) meaning "daughter".
Baohua f ChineseFrom the Chinese
保 (bǎo) meaning "protect, defend" and
花 (huā) meaning "flower".
Baojian m & f ChineseFrom the Chinese
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure; precious, rare" and
鉴 (jiàn) meaning "mirror; reflect".
Baojin f & m ChineseFrom the
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel; precious, rare" and
瑾 (jǐn) meaning "brilliance of gems, fine jade" or
金 (jīn) meaning "gold, metal, money".
Baojing m & f ChineseFrom Chinese 宝
(bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel, precious, rare" or 保
(bǎo) meaning "protect, maintain" combined with 璟
(jǐng) meaning "lustre of gems", 京
(jīng) meaning "capital city", 晶
(jīng) meaning "clear, crystal", 静
(jìng) meaning "quiet, still, gentle" or 靖
(jìng) meaning "peaceful, tranquil"... [
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Baoju f ChineseFrom the Chinese
保 (bǎo) meaning "protect, defend" and
菊 (jú) meaning "chrysanthemum".
Baojuan f ChineseFrom the Chinese
保 (bǎo) meaning "protect, defend" and
鹃 (juān) meaning "cuckoo".
Baoli f ChineseFrom the Chinese
葆 (bǎo) meaning "reserve, preserve" or
保 (bǎo) meaning "protect, defend" and
丽 (lì) meaning "beautiful" or
莉 (lì) meaning "white jasmine".
Baolian f ChineseFrom the Chinese
葆 (bǎo) meaning "reserve, preserve" and
莲 (lián) meaning "lotus, water lily".
Baolin m & f ChineseFrom Chinese 宝
(bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel, precious, rare" combined with 林
(lín) meaning "forest"... [
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Baoling f & m ChineseFrom the Chinese
葆 (bǎo) meaning "reserve, preserve" or
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure; precious, rare" and
玲 (líng) meaning "tinkling of jade" or
岭 (lǐng) meaning "mountain ridge".
Baolu f ChineseFrom the Chinese
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel; precious, rare" and
露 (lù) meaning "dew".
Baonian f ChineseFrom the Chinese
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel; precious, rare" and
念 (niàn) meaning "say, idea, think of".
Baonu f ChineseFrom the Chinese
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel, precious" and
女 (nǚ) meaning "woman, girl".
Baoping m & f ChineseFrom the Chinese
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure; precious, rare" and
平 (píng) meaning "calm, peaceful, even, flat".
Baoqian f ChineseFrom the Chinese
葆 (bǎo) meaning "reserve, preserve" and
茜 (qiàn) meaning "madder, reeds".
Baorong f ChineseFrom the Chinese
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel; precious, rare" and
绒 (róng) meaning "silk, cotton".
Baorui f ChineseFrom the Chinese
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel; precious, rare" and
蕊 (ruǐ) meaning "unopened flowers, flower buds".
Baoshu f ChineseFrom the Chinese
葆 (bǎo) meaning "reserve, preserve" and
淑 (shū) meaning "kind and gentle".
Baovola f MalagasyFrom the Malagasy name for the Adansonia digitata baobab tree.
Baowen f ChineseFrom the Chinese
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel, precious" and
雯 (wén) meaning "cloud patterns".
Baoxi m & f ChineseFrom the Chinese
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure; precious, rare" and
僖 (xī) meaning "joy, gladness, delight".
Baoxia f ChineseFrom the Chinese
葆 (bǎo) meaning "reserve, preserve" and
霞 (xiá) meaning "rosy clouds".
Baoxian f ChineseFrom the Chinese
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel, precious" and
纤 (xiān) meaning "fine, delicate, graceful",
娴 (xián) meaning "elegant, refined" or
仙 (xiān) meaning "transcendent, immortal".
Baoxiang f ChineseFrom the Chinese
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel; precious, rare" and
香 (xiāng) meaning "fragrant, sweet smelling, incense".
Baoxin m & f ChineseFrom the Chinese
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure; precious, rare" and
心 (xīn) meaning "heart, mind, intelligence, soul".
Baoxiu f ChineseFrom the Chinese
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel; precious, rare" and
秀 (xiù) meaning "beautiful, elegant".
Baoyan f ChineseFrom the Chinese
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel; precious, rare" and
嫣 (yān) meaning "charming, fascinating" or
燕 (yàn) meaning "swallow (bird)".
Baoyi f & m ChineseFrom the Chinese
葆 (bǎo) meaning "reserve, preserve",
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure; precious, rare" or
保 (bǎo) meaning "protect, defend" and
怡 (yí) meaning "happy, joyful".
Baoying f ChineseFrom the Chinese
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel; precious, rare" or
保 (bǎo) meaning "protect, defend" and
莹 (yíng) meaning "luster of gems, lustrous" or
樱 (yīng) meaning "cherry, cherry blossom".
Baoyong f ChineseFrom the Chinese
葆 (bǎo) meaning "reserve, preserve" and
咏 (yǒng) meaning "sing song".
Baoyue f ChineseFrom the Chinese
宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel; precious, rare" and
月 (yuè) meaning "moon" or
玥 (yuè) meaning "mythological pearl".
Baozhai f ChineseFrom Chinese 宝 (bǎo) meaning “treasure”, while 斋 (zhāi) meaning “pavilion, studio”.
Bapsi f Indian (Parsi)Meaning unknown. This is borne by Bapsi Sidhwa (1938-), a Pakistani American novelist of Gujarati Parsi descent.
Bar m & f HebrewMeans "son" or "grain, cereal" in Hebrew.
Bara f JapaneseFrom Japanese 薔薇 (
bara) meaning "rose". Other kanji or kanji combinations can also form this name.
Barah f ArabicMeans "to select" and "innocent" in Arabic.
Baraha f JapaneseFrom Japanese 薔薇 (
bara) meaning "rose" combined with 羽 (
ha) meaning "feathers". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Bara-irnun f SumerianEtymology uncertain, possibly deriving in part from the Sumerian element
bára, meaning "throne dais, ruler". Name borne by a queen of the city of Umma (fl. 2400 BCE).
Baraka f JapaneseFrom Japanese 薔薇 (
bara) meaning "rose" combined with 花 (
ka) meaning "flower, blossom". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Barako f JapaneseFrom Japanese 薔薇 (
bara) meaning "rose" combined with 子 (
ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Baram m & f Korean (Modern, Rare)From native Korean 바람
(baram) meaning either "wind, air" or "desire, expectation, hope." The first word may have well been borrowed from Old Chinese 風
(*plum(s)) while the second word is derived from the verbal noun of verb 바라다
(barada) meaning "to wish that something was the case."
Baranamtarra f SumerianEtymology unknown, possibly deriving from Sumerian elements
nam meaning "(area of) responsibility; destiny, fate, lot" and
tar meaning "deliberate, judicious". Name borne by a queen of Lagash (circa 2384 BCE), known for her involvement in the trade of wool, silver, and bronze between Lagash, Dilmun, and Umma.
Barani f BurmeseFrom the name of the second lunar mansion of the Burmese zodiac, representing an asterism of three stars in the constellation Aries. The word itself is ultimately derived from Sanskrit भरणी
(bharaṇī).
Barayu f Japanese (Rare)From Japanese 羽 (ba) meaning "feathers" or 薔薇 (bara) meaning "rose" and 蘭 (ra) meaning "orchid", 歌 (ra) meaning "song, poetry", 夜 (yu) meaning "night; the evening" 佑 (yu) meaning "help, assist"
Barbale f Georgian MythologyMeaning unknown, though it is similar to the Sumerian and Akkadian epithet
bibbiru meaning "shining, splendor". Barbale was the Georgian goddess of cattle, poultry fertility, the sun, women's fertility, and healing.