HomeBaby Names Embrace the magic with celestial radiance. MomJunction believes in providing reliable, research-backed information to you. However, if you find any incongruencies, feel free towrite to us. Illustration: MomJunction Design Team It is believed to be inspired by Greek mythology wherein Selene is the daughter of Titans Hyperion and Theia. She drove her chariot across the night sky and was sometimes known as Mene, Phoebe, or Cynthia. This story is recounted in Apollonius of Rhodes epic Argonautica....

HomeBaby Names One that rolls off the tongue. MomJunction believes in providing reliable, research-backed information to you. However, if you find any incongruencies, feel free towrite to us. Illustration: MomJunction Design Team Sera is a feminine name linked to the Hebrew word Sar, which signifies chief or ruler. Sera is frequently considered a spelling variant of the Catalan name Serra. In Japan, the name is uncommon and is believed to have Ryukyuan roots....

HomeBaby Names A name that oozes grace and femininity MomJunction believes in providing reliable, research-backed information to you. However, if you find any incongruencies, feel free towrite to us. The name also means ardent in Italian and Spanish. Illustration: MomJunction Design Team The masculine forms of this name include Serafino and Serafim. Other forms of Serafina include Seravina, Seraphena, Seraphine, Ceraphina, and Sarafina. The book tells the story of a half-dragon and half-human young girl....

HomeBaby Names A fiery name that can ignite the fire. MomJunction believes in providing reliable, research-backed information to you. However, if you find any incongruencies, feel free towrite to us. Illustration: MomJunction Design Team The translation of the Hebrew word Seraphim means fiery ones. Sera is the English diminutive of the name Seraphina. In the movie adaptation, The Golden Compass, the character is played byEvaGreen. Seraphina Picqueryis a character from the book Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by JK Rowling....

HomeBaby Names Experiencing peace and calm amidst the earthly roar. MomJunction believes in providing reliable, research-backed information to you. However, if you find any incongruencies, feel free towrite to us. Illustration: MomJunction Design Team It is an English name usually given to girls and has its roots in Latin. Serene could also be a variant of the name Sirrine, which is a Flemish surname. For example, in the American fantasy sitcomBewitched, Serena is a character played by Elizabeth Montgomery....

HomeBaby Names Radiating warmth and positivity. MomJunction believes in providing reliable, research-backed information to you. However, if you find any incongruencies, feel free towrite to us. Illustration: MomJunction Design Team The name is the short form of the Hebrew name Isaiah. In Egyptian mythology, Shai was the glorification of the idea of fate. In these cases, Shai was referred to as Shait rather than the more common gender designation of male....

HomeBaby Names Graced with beauty and charm. MomJunction believes in providing reliable, research-backed information to you. However, if you find any incongruencies, feel free towrite to us. Illustration: MomJunction Design Team Due to its origin, this beautiful name is primarily common among Jewish and Yiddish communities. On the other hand, the popularity of this name has crossed all borders in the fictional realm. Shaina How To Pronounce Shaina? The way you pronounce a name can make all the difference....

HomeBaby Names A name that symbolizes gratitude and faith. MomJunction believes in providing reliable, research-backed information to you. However, if you find any incongruencies, feel free towrite to us. Illustration: MomJunction Design Team The name is derived from Shakara, an ancient Arabic verb meaning to thank. She is well-known for her musical versatility and has been hailed as the Queen of Latin Music. At age 13, she recorded her first album with Sony Music Colombia....

HomeBaby Names Supplant the ordinary with the Irish charm and cultural essence. MomJunction believes in providing reliable, research-backed information to you. However, if you find any incongruencies, feel free towrite to us. Illustration: MomJunction Design Team In Irish, the name is pronounced as Shay-mus. However, in other English-speaking countries, it is pronounced as Sh(a)-mus or Sham-us. The name seems to have first appeared in the US after 1950. Its usage began after the 20th century, but it is not a very commonly used name....

HomeBaby Names One on whom the sun shines. MomJunction believes in providing reliable, research-backed information to you. However, if you find any incongruencies, feel free towrite to us. Illustration: MomJunction Design Team As a word of Arabic origin, it implies Gods child on whom the sun shines. In Hindu culture, Sharika is another name for Goddess Durga. This deity depicts protection, strength, and motherhood. Her legends revolve around combating evils and forces that threaten peace and wealth....

HomeBaby Names Leaving behind an enduring legacy. MomJunction believes in providing reliable, research-backed information to you. However, if you find any incongruencies, feel free towrite to us. Illustration: MomJunction Design Team In Persian, Shayan can also stand for belonging to the race of the king. It can also be of Native American origin and means people of a different language. Shayan is typically pronounced as shay-ahn. It is popular in several cultures, including India and other Middle East Asian countries....

HomeBaby Names Distinctive name that exudes sophistication and grace. MomJunction believes in providing reliable, research-backed information to you. However, if you find any incongruencies, feel free towrite to us. Illustration: MomJunction Design Team The name may also have roots in Hebrew, where it means asked for or prayed for. Consequently, Shayla is also interpreted as from the fairy palace. Shayla has several variations, each with its unique spelling and pronunciation....

HomeBaby Names Beautiful and calminga perfect combination. MomJunction believes in providing reliable, research-backed information to you. However, if you find any incongruencies, feel free towrite to us. Illustration: MomJunction Design Team Shayna is also an Assyrian term for peace. On another note, this feminine name is thought to be commonly used among the Jewish communities. The popularity of this alluring name has spread beyond the real world. This novel received the Reader Views Literary Award for Children: Young Reader in 2011....