Grace, Faith & Hope
Virtue Girl Names
774 names, each with its meaning, U.S. popularity, and an audio pronunciation.
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Choosing a virtue name is a little like writing a letter to the woman your daughter has not become yet. You are not describing her; you are naming the thing you hope she keeps. That is why Virtue girl names have never really gone out of fashion — they carry intention. The English-language classics still anchor the list: Felicity is happiness with a Victorian collar on, Liberty rings out clear and American, Promise reads as a vow made out loud, and Love is the boldest one-word choice a parent can make. None of them hide what they mean.
The category opens up beautifully once you look past English. Esperanza is Spanish for hope, warm and rolling and impossible to say coldly, while Vida means life in a single breath. Saoirse carries the Irish word for freedom and has become the crown jewel of the group. Nadia traces back to hope in Slavic languages and wears it lightly. For something sweeter and less formal there is Clementine with its mercy-adjacent roots, sunny Sunnie, celebratory Jubilee, and the herbal calm of Sage. Justice and Essence round it out with real backbone.
Every name below opens to its full page — a sourced meaning, its U.S. popularity, and a clear audio pronunciation so you can hear it before you fall for it.
Virtue Girl Names
Sage#160 in the U.S.Wise, knowing; also the fragrant herb Salvia▶Hope#352 in the U.S.From the Old English 'hopa', meaning hope — the expectation and desire for a positive outcome. ▶Clementine#456 in the U.S.French feminine form of Clement, from Latin 'clemens' meaning mild, gentle, or merciful; used a▶Felicity#473 in the U.S.From Latin 'felicitas' meaning happiness, good fortune, or bliss; derived from 'felix' (happy, ▶Nadia#565 in the U.S.Hope; a Slavic short form of Nadezhda meaning hope, also independently used in Arabic meaning '▶Destiny#635 in the U.S.From the English word destiny, derived via Old French destinée from Latin destinare ('to determ▶Merritt#703 in the U.S.English surname from the Old English place name Meritone or Meregate, meaning 'boundary gate'; ▶Promise#826 in the U.S.From the English word promise, derived from Latin promissum (a pledge, vow), the past participl▶Mercy#867 in the U.S.From the Old French merci and Latin merces (reward, wages, pity), the English word mercy meanin▶Love#957 in the U.S.From the Old English lufu meaning love, affection, or deep devotion, used as a given name expre▶Tru#974 in the U.S.True; faithful; a phonetic spelling of the English word 'true', also used as a shortened form o▶Liberty#982 in the U.S.Freedom; from Latin libertas (freedom, liberty), the root of liberal and liberate▶Esperanza#1017 in the U.S.Hope; from Spanish esperanza (hope), from Latin sperare (to hope)▶Vida#1023 in the U.S.Life; from Spanish vida (life), from Latin vita (life)▶Saoirse#1036 in the U.S.Freedom, liberty; from Irish Gaelic saoirse (freedom)▶Essence#1085 in the U.S.The fundamental nature or being of a thing; from Latin essentia (being, existence), from esse (▶Jubilee#1103 in the U.S.A year of celebration and remission; from Hebrew yobel (ram's horn, jubilee year) via Latin jub▶Sunnie#1104 in the U.S.Sunny; a variant spelling of Sunny, from the English word sunny (bright, cheerful, like the sun▶Blessing#1112 in the U.S.Divine favor or gift; from Old English bletsian (to bless), related to blood in early ritual us▶Justice#1164 in the U.S.Just, righteous; from Latin justitia (justice, righteousness), from justus (just, lawful)▶True#1167 in the U.S.Faithful, genuine, true; from Old English treowe (faithful, loyal, trustworthy)▶Milagros#1267 in the U.S.Miracles▶Blessyn#1327 in the U.S.One who is a blessing; a gift and joy▶Patience#1330 in the U.S.Patient endurance, steadfast calm in adversity▶Honesty#1401 in the U.S.Truthfulness, integrity, sincerity▶Loyalty#1458 in the U.S.Fidelity, devotion, steadfast allegiance▶Adore#1643 in the U.S.From the English verb 'adore', via Old French from Latin 'adorare' ('to worship, pray to'); use▶Chosen#1966 in the U.S.English virtue/word name from the verb 'choose', meaning 'chosen' or 'selected', often with the▶Glory#2134 in the U.S.Virtue word name 'glory' (fame, renown, honor, splendour), from Latin gloria via Old French glo▶Divinity#2169 in the U.S.Virtue word name 'divine nature, godliness', from Latin divinitas.▶Honesti#2387 in the U.S.honesty, truthfulness, integrity▶Chozen#3018 in the U.S.Variant spelling of 'chosen,' meaning selected, set apart, or specially designated; evokes them▶Amity#3045 in the U.S.From Old French 'amité,' from Latin 'amicitia' (friendship, goodwill), from 'amicus' (friend), ▶Truly#3067 in the U.S.From the English adverb truly, meaning genuinely, faithfully, or in truth; used as a given name▶Wisdom#3068 in the U.S.From the Old English wisdom, meaning accumulated knowledge and good judgment; used as a given n▶Nature#3098 in the U.S.The natural world, birth, or essential character; from Latin natura meaning birth or character,▶Truth#3208 in the U.S.From Old English treowth or triewth, meaning 'faithfulness, fidelity, truth'; the English abstr▶Xenia#3374 in the U.S.Hospitality, guest-friendship; from Greek xenia, the sacred duty of welcome to strangers▶Hanan#3407 in the U.S.Tenderness, compassion, affection, mercy; from the Arabic root for warmth of heart▶Justine#3527 in the U.S.Just, fair, righteous; French feminine of Justin, from Latin Justus▶Zakiyah#3564 in the U.S.Pure, righteous, virtuous; feminine of Zaki, from Arabic zakiy, 'pure'▶Mehar#3611 in the U.S.Grace, kindness, divine blessing; from Persian mehr ('love, kindness, sun') via Punjabi, belove▶Nawal#3616 in the U.S.Gift, present, bestowal; from Arabic nawal, 'that which is given'▶Amna#3635 in the U.S.Safety, security, peace of mind; from Arabic amn, 'security' — also the name of the Prophet Muh▶Daya#3650 in the U.S.Compassion, mercy, kindness; from Sanskrit daya — also a Hebrew name for a bird of prey (the ki▶Hadiya#3655 in the U.S.Guide to righteousness, rightly guided; from Arabic huda, 'guidance' — also linked to hadiyah, ▶Imaan#3657 in the U.S.Faith, belief, trust in God; from Arabic iman, a core concept of Islam▶Justina#3664 in the U.S.Just, fair, righteous; Latin feminine of Justus, the sister form of Justine▶Kamira#3667 in the U.S.Feminine of Kamil/Kamal — Arabic 'complete, perfect' — or a modern variant of Kamila/Samira▶Shalom#3680 in the U.S.Peace, completeness, wholeness, well-being; from Hebrew shalom, a greeting and a blessing▶Annora#3694 in the U.S.From Honoria/Honora — Latin honor, 'honour, esteem' — a medieval English vernacular form▶Cerenity#3697 in the U.S.C-spelling of Serenity — from Latin serenus, 'calm, peaceful, clear' — a modern virtue name▶Dayani#3698 in the U.S.From Sanskrit daya, 'compassion, mercy', elaborated to Dayani — also used as a melodic modern n▶Myracle#3725 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Miracle — from Latin miraculum, 'a wonder, marvel' — a modern virtue word-▶Niara#3727 in the U.S.Often given as 'one of high purpose', from Swahili/East African usage (linked to nia, 'purpose,▶Syncere#3739 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of the word sincere — Latin sincerus, 'pure, genuine, honest' — a modern virt▶Allegra#3748 in the U.S.From Italian allegra, 'joyful, lively, cheerful' — the musical term allegro's feminine▶Anagha#3750 in the U.S.From Sanskrit anagha — an, 'without', plus agha, 'sin, fault' — 'sinless, pure, faultless'▶Faiza#3763 in the U.S.Feminine of Faiz — Arabic 'victorious, successful, one who attains' — a classic across the Musl▶Yumna#3806 in the U.S.From Arabic yumn, 'good fortune, blessing' — 'the blessed, fortunate one; of the right (auspici▶Meher#3851 in the U.S.From Persian mehr, 'kindness, love, grace' — also 'the sun' and the old deity Mithra▶Nahia#3853 in the U.S.From Basque nahia, 'the desire, the wish' — a popular modern Basque girls' name▶Praise#3858 in the U.S.From the English word praise — Latin pretium, 'worth, prize' — a devotional virtue word-name▶Shree#3865 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shri, 'radiance, prosperity, auspicious glory' — an epithet of the goddess Lakshm▶Victory#3872 in the U.S.From the English word victory — Latin victoria, 'conquest, triumph' — a bold virtue word-name▶Zakiya#3874 in the U.S.Feminine of Zaki — Arabic zakiy, 'pure, virtuous' (also read 'intelligent, sharp') — beloved in▶Amilah#3881 in the U.S.From Arabic amilah — feminine of amil, 'hopeful, full of hope' (also 'one who works/strives')▶Justyce#3907 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Justice — Latin iustitia, 'righteousness, fairness' — a virtue word-name▶Kayra#3913 in the U.S.From Turkish kayra, 'grace, benevolence, divine favor'; also a styling of Kyra ('lady, lord')▶Manal#3925 in the U.S.From Arabic manal, 'attainment, achievement, that which is reached' — a goal realized▶Farida#3981 in the U.S.From Arabic farida, 'unique, precious pearl, peerless one' — the singular gem▶Frieda#3983 in the U.S.From Germanic frid, 'peace' — a short form of names like Friederike, 'peaceful ruler'▶Gracey#3985 in the U.S.-ey pet form of Grace — Latin gratia, 'grace, favor, blessing'▶Ilaria#3986 in the U.S.Italian form of Hilaria — Latin hilaris, 'cheerful, joyful, merry'▶Saja#4010 in the U.S.From Arabic saja, 'to be calm, still' — the serene quiet of the night▶Vivi#4022 in the U.S.Pet form of Vivian/Viviana — Latin vivus, 'alive, living'▶Bushra#4042 in the U.S.From Arabic bushra, 'good news, glad tidings, joyful announcement'▶Chasity#4045 in the U.S.Spelling of Chastity — from Latin castitas, 'purity, chastity' — a virtue-name▶Leeba#4073 in the U.S.From Yiddish liebe/lib, 'love, dear, beloved' — a tender traditional name▶Promyse#4087 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Promise — from Latin promissum, 'a pledge, a vow' — a virtue word-name▶Serina#4091 in the U.S.Spelling of Serena — from Latin serenus, 'calm, tranquil, serene, clear'▶Sofi#4094 in the U.S.Pet form of Sofia/Sophie — Greek sophia, 'wisdom'▶Sumayya#4096 in the U.S.From Arabic sumayya, 'high, lofty, elevated' — borne by the first martyr of Islam▶Unity#4098 in the U.S.From the English word unity — Latin unitas, 'oneness' — a virtue word-name▶Adalet#4106 in the U.S.From Turkish adalet (Arabic adala), 'justice, fairness, equity'▶Charisma#4121 in the U.S.From Greek charisma, 'gift of grace, divine favor' — magnetic charm and appeal▶Hilary#4132 in the U.S.From Latin hilaris, 'cheerful, merry, happy' — the root of 'hilarious'▶Islah#4134 in the U.S.From Arabic islah, 'reform, improvement, setting right, reconciliation'▶Khushi#4146 in the U.S.From Hindi/Persian khushi, 'happiness, joy, delight'▶Loyal#4148 in the U.S.From the English word loyal — French loial, Latin legalis, 'faithful, true to obligations'▶Maliha#4152 in the U.S.From Arabic maliha, 'beautiful, comely, charming, graceful'▶Muna#4161 in the U.S.From Arabic muna, 'wishes, hopes, desires, aspirations' (plural of munyah)▶Ridhi#4167 in the U.S.From Sanskrit riddhi, 'prosperity, abundance, success' — associated with the goddess of fortune▶Sadiya#4172 in the U.S.From Arabic sa'diya, 'fortunate, lucky, blessed, happy' (feminine of Sa'd)▶Sincere#4176 in the U.S.From the English word sincere — Latin sincerus, 'pure, genuine, honest, whole'▶Sumayyah#4178 in the U.S.-yyah spelling of Sumayya — Arabic, 'high, lofty, elevated'; the first martyr of Islam▶Darlyn#4205 in the U.S.Modern name from 'darling' (Old English deorling, 'dearly loved') with the -lyn ending; Darlene▶Dilara#4207 in the U.S.From Persian dilara, 'beloved, sweetheart; one who adorns/comforts the heart' (dil, 'heart', pl▶Inessa#4225 in the U.S.Russian form of Ines/Agnes — Greek hagnos, 'pure, holy, chaste'▶Irena#4226 in the U.S.Slavic form of Irene — Greek eirene, 'peace'▶Maysa#4248 in the U.S.From Arabic maysa, 'one who walks with a proud, graceful gait'▶Safiyyah#4263 in the U.S.From Arabic safiyya, 'pure, sincere; a close, chosen friend' — a wife of the Prophet▶Taraji#4269 in the U.S.From Swahili taraji, 'hope, expectation'▶Vieno#4288 in the U.S.Vieno is a genuine Finnish given name drawn straight from the ordinary Finnish word vieno, mean▶Neema#4341 in the U.S.From Swahili neema, 'grace, prosperity, blessing' (from Arabic ni'ma, 'blessing')▶Safiyah#4351 in the U.S.From Arabic safiyya, 'pure, sincere; a close, chosen friend' — a wife of the Prophet▶Joud#4407 in the U.S.From Arabic joud/jud, 'generosity, benevolence; abundant rain'▶Karime#4411 in the U.S.Latina form of Karima/Karim — from Arabic karim, 'generous, noble, kind'▶Lovelynn#4419 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Love to the -lynn ending, echoing 'lovely'; no single fixed root▶Mehreen#4424 in the U.S.From Persian/Urdu, linked to mehr, 'love, affection; sun, kindness'▶Merci#4426 in the U.S.Spelling of Mercy — from Latin merces, 'reward, compassion'; also French merci, 'thank you'; ro▶Nadiya#4429 in the U.S.From Slavic Nadiya, 'hope' (Nadezhda), and Arabic Nadia, 'tender, delicate; the beginning'; rou▶Nafisa#4430 in the U.S.From Arabic nafisa, 'precious, priceless; refined, gem' (borne by a revered descendant of the P▶Salwa#4438 in the U.S.From Arabic salwa, 'comfort, solace, consolation; quail'▶Sereniti#4440 in the U.S.-i spelling of Serenity — from Latin serenus, 'calm, peaceful, clear' — peace, tranquility▶Yakira#4450 in the U.S.From Hebrew yakira, 'precious, dear, beloved' (feminine of yakir)▶Yashika#4451 in the U.S.From Sanskrit — linked to yash, 'glory, fame, success' — 'glorious, famous'▶Christian#4479 in the U.S.From Latin Christianus, 'a Christian, follower of Christ' (from Greek Christos, 'anointed'); he▶Mazel#4487 in the U.S.From the Hebrew/Yiddish mazel, 'luck; good fortune' (as in mazel tov, 'good luck; congratulatio▶Favor#4488 in the U.S.From the word favor — Latin favor, 'goodwill, grace, approval' — divine favor and kindness▶Felicia#4489 in the U.S.Feminine of Felix — from Latin felix, 'happy, lucky, fortunate, successful'▶Hadia#4490 in the U.S.From Arabic hadiya, 'guide to righteousness; calm, tranquil' — also linked to hadiyya, 'a gift'▶Kristin#4509 in the U.S.Scandinavian form of Christine/Christina — from Latin Christiana, 'a Christian, follower of Chr▶Muntaha#4523 in the U.S.From Arabic muntaha, 'the utmost, the highest point, the ultimate; the end/pinnacle'▶Nayelli#4525 in the U.S.From Nahuatl Nayeli/Nayelli, often glossed 'I love you; loving, one who loves'; gloss varies▶Nuha#4527 in the U.S.From Arabic nuha, 'intelligence, wisdom, sound mind; intellect'▶Peace#4529 in the U.S.From the word peace — Latin pax, 'peace, calm, tranquility, harmony'▶Zosia#4542 in the U.S.Polish pet form of Zofia (Sophia) — from Greek sophia, 'wisdom'▶Amie#4554 in the U.S.French spelling of Amy — from Old French amee, 'beloved' (and amie, 'friend') — from Latin amar▶Emunah#4577 in the U.S.From Hebrew emunah, 'faith, trust, belief, faithfulness'▶Fraida#4580 in the U.S.From Yiddish Freida/Fraida — from Germanic freude/freud, 'joy, happiness'▶Hani#4584 in the U.S.From Arabic hani, 'happy, content, pleased'; also a modern Korean name; here for girls; routes ▶Honest#4588 in the U.S.From the word honest — Latin honestus, 'honorable, worthy, truthful' — sincerity and integrity▶Krista#4600 in the U.S.K-spelling of Christa — a short form of Christina, 'a Christian, follower of Christ'▶Nazli#4615 in the U.S.From Persian/Turkish nazli, 'coy, delicate, graceful; coquettish, tender'▶Shaindel#4632 in the U.S.From Yiddish Shaindel — from sheyn/schon, 'beautiful, pretty', with a diminutive -el▶Shulamis#4634 in the U.S.Ashkenazi form of Shulamit/Shulamith — Hebrew, 'peaceful, perfect' (from shalom, 'peace')▶Zury#4650 in the U.S.-y spelling of Zuri — Swahili, 'beautiful, good, lovely'▶Amena#4657 in the U.S.Spelling of Amina — Arabic amina, 'trustworthy, faithful, honest; secure' (the Prophet's mother▶Carys#4669 in the U.S.From Welsh caru, 'to love' — 'love, beloved'▶Kridha#4705 in the U.S.From Sanskrit krida/kridha, 'play, sport, delight, pastime'▶Riddhi#4738 in the U.S.From Sanskrit riddhi, 'prosperity, abundance, success; good fortune' — a goddess and consort of▶Saida#4742 in the U.S.From Arabic sa'ida, 'happy, fortunate, lucky, blessed' (the feminine of Said)▶Yafa#4754 in the U.S.From Hebrew yafa, 'beautiful, lovely, fair'▶Hanifa#4799 in the U.S.From Arabic hanif, 'a true believer, one of pure faith; upright, devout' (the feminine of Hanif▶Honora#4800 in the U.S.From Latin honor, 'honor, esteem, dignity' (an elaboration of Honoria/Nora)▶Karisma#4810 in the U.S.K-spelling of Charisma — from Greek charisma, 'a divine gift, grace, favor; charm, magnetism'▶Katharine#4812 in the U.S.Spelling of Katherine — from Greek katharos, 'pure' (via St Catherine of Alexandria)▶Naylah#4842 in the U.S.-h spelling of Naila — from Arabic na'ila, 'one who attains, achieves, succeeds; a winner'▶Samina#4854 in the U.S.From Arabic samina, 'healthy, robust, well-nourished; fertile, prosperous'▶Soliha#4860 in the U.S.From Arabic saliha, 'righteous, virtuous, pious, good' (the feminine of Salih)▶Tehilla#4863 in the U.S.From Hebrew tehillah, 'praise; a song of praise' (the root of Tehillim, the Psalms)▶Zophia#4871 in the U.S.Polish/Z-spelling of Sophia — from Greek sophia, 'wisdom'▶Aizah#4875 in the U.S.From Arabic aizah, 'noble, respected, honored'; also glossed 'a reward in heaven'; routes layer▶Aleeza#4877 in the U.S.From Hebrew aliza, 'joy, joyful, merry'; also Arabic 'noble, exalted'; routes layered▶Anzal#4887 in the U.S.From Arabic anzala/anzal, 'to send down, reveal (from heaven)' — glossed 'a heavenly gift, a bl▶Ayomi#4893 in the U.S.From Yoruba ayo, 'joy', plus mi, 'my/me' — 'my joy'; also a Japanese name, 'walk/step of beauty▶Faustina#4917 in the U.S.From Latin faustus, 'fortunate, lucky, auspicious' (the feminine of Faustus/Faustino)▶Nadya#4973 in the U.S.Spelling of Nadya/Nadia — from Russian Nadezhda, 'hope'▶Remedi#4982 in the U.S.-i spelling of Remedy — from Latin remedium, 'a remedy, a cure, healing' (echoing the Spanish R▶Samya#4990 in the U.S.From Arabic samiyya, 'elevated, sublime, exalted; lofty, noble'▶Sekani#4993 in the U.S.From Tumbuka (Malawi) Sekani, 'laughter; laugh, be joyful'; here for girls▶Valorie#4998 in the U.S.-orie spelling of Valerie — from Latin Valeria, 'strong, vigorous, healthy' (from valere, 'to b▶Afiyah#5008 in the U.S.From Arabic afiya, 'health, well-being, vigor; soundness, wholeness'▶Amicia#5015 in the U.S.From medieval Latin Amicia — from amicus/amica, 'friend' — 'friendship; beloved friend'▶Enaya#5046 in the U.S.From Arabic inaya, 'care, concern; attention, protection; solicitude'▶Hidayah#5057 in the U.S.From Arabic hidaya, 'guidance; right guidance, the right path' (a spiritual virtue)▶Maimouna#5083 in the U.S.West African (Francophone) form of Maymuna — from Arabic, 'blessed, fortunate, auspicious'▶Nani#5089 in the U.S.From Hawaiian nani, 'beauty, splendor, glory; beautiful'; here for girls▶Noya#5093 in the U.S.From Hebrew Noya, 'beauty, ornament; divine beauty' (linked to noi, 'ornament, decoration')▶Rida#5101 in the U.S.From Arabic rida, 'contentment, satisfaction; God's good pleasure, divine acceptance'; here for▶Ruhani#5106 in the U.S.From Arabic/Punjabi ruhani, 'spiritual; of the soul, divine' (from ruh, 'soul, spirit')▶Samiah#5109 in the U.S.From Arabic samiya, 'elevated, exalted, sublime'; also linked to sami, 'one who hears/listens';▶Sumaiya#5116 in the U.S.From Arabic Sumayya, 'high, elevated; one of a high/lofty name' (the first martyr of Islam)▶Amorette#5148 in the U.S.From Amor ('love', Latin) plus the French diminutive -ette — 'little love; a little sweetheart'▶Elahi#5174 in the U.S.From Arabic/Persian elahi, 'divine; of God; my God' (a devotional word); here for girls▶Emina#5177 in the U.S.Bosnian/Turkish form of Amina — from Arabic, 'trustworthy, faithful; secure, safe' (the Prophet▶Graciella#5184 in the U.S.-ll- spelling of Graciela — from Latin gratia, 'grace, favor, blessing' (the Spanish Grace)▶Izzah#5189 in the U.S.From Arabic izzah, 'honor, glory, might; dignity, power'▶Khalilah#5206 in the U.S.From Arabic Khalila, 'a close friend; a beloved companion, a bosom friend' (the feminine of Kha▶Lucky#5218 in the U.S.From the word lucky — 'fortunate, favored by luck' (from Middle Dutch luc, 'luck, fortune'); a ▶Malu#5225 in the U.S.From Hawaiian malu, 'peace, calm; shelter, shade, protection'; also a Spanish blend of Maria + ▶Muslima#5236 in the U.S.From Arabic muslima, 'one who submits (to God); a Muslim woman' (the feminine of Muslim)▶Seerat#5256 in the U.S.From Arabic/Punjabi sirat/seerat, 'good character; inner nature, conduct; the way of life' (inn▶Zafira#5274 in the U.S.From Arabic zafira, 'victorious, successful' (feminine of Zafir); also linked to Spanish zafiro▶Aaminah#5283 in the U.S.Double-a spelling of Aminah — from Arabic amina, 'trustworthy, faithful; secure, safe, at peace▶Ahava#5289 in the U.S.From Hebrew ahava, 'love' (a pure abstract word-name)▶Amanat#5292 in the U.S.From Arabic/Punjabi amanat, 'a trust; something precious held in safekeeping; a deposit, a trea▶Blessence#5308 in the U.S.Modern coinage blending 'bless/blessing' with an -ence ending (echoing essence, presence); no s▶Constanza#5316 in the U.S.Italian/Spanish form of Constance — from Latin constantia, 'constancy, steadfastness, persevera▶Elaf#5327 in the U.S.From Arabic ilaf/elaf, 'familiarity, affection, harmony; a coming together in safety' (a Qurani▶Glenda#5334 in the U.S.From Welsh glan, 'clean, pure, holy', plus da, 'good' — 'clean and good; pure and holy'▶Menucha#5374 in the U.S.From Hebrew menucha, 'rest, repose, tranquility, peace' (a Sabbath-linked word)▶Purity#5387 in the U.S.From the word purity — from Latin puritas, 'cleanness, purity, innocence' (a virtue name)▶Alima#5434 in the U.S.From Arabic alima, 'learned, wise, knowledgeable' (the feminine of Alim); also linked to 'a sea▶Ameenah#5436 in the U.S.-ee- spelling of Aminah — from Arabic amina, 'trustworthy, faithful; secure, safe, at peace'▶Anahat#5437 in the U.S.From Sanskrit anahata, 'unstruck, unbeaten; the unstruck divine sound; the heart chakra'▶Anayat#5438 in the U.S.From Arabic/Urdu inayat, 'grace, favor, kindness; divine blessing, benevolence, care'▶Gioia#5484 in the U.S.From Italian gioia, 'joy; a jewel' (from Latin gaudium, 'joy')▶Haleema#5486 in the U.S.-ee- spelling of Halima — from Arabic halima, 'gentle, patient, mild, forbearing'▶
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Frequently Asked
What are popular virtue names for girls?
The most-used picks blend an old-fashioned sound with a plain meaning — Felicity, Liberty, Clementine and Nadia all rank well in current U.S. data. Saoirse is the standout import.
Are virtue names only a religious choice?
Not at all. Many families choose them purely for the value or the sound, and names like Liberty, Vida and Essence sit comfortably in secular households as well as faith-centered ones.
What is a virtue name that will not feel heavy on a grown woman?
Pick one where the sound arrived before the meaning does — Clementine, Nadia and Esperanza all read as ordinary lovely names first. Their full pages show pronunciation and popularity so you can test them against real-world use.