Girl Names Starting with B

Baby girl names beginning with B from every tradition, grouped by faith, each with its meaning and origin.

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169 names · each links to its meaning, origin, pronunciation and history.

Christian names (21)

Barbara — Foreign woman, strangerBeatrice — She who brings happinessBeatrix — Voyager; blessedBeatriz — She who brings happinessBelén — BethlehemBerenice — Bringer of victoryBerit — Exalted oneBernadette — Brave as a bearBernice — Bringing victoryBeth — Short for Elizabeth; 'house'Bethan — God is my oathBethany — House of figsBethel — House of GodBetty — God is my oathBlanca — White, pureBogdana — Given by GodBoluwatife — As God willsBorislava — Glory in battleBozena — Divine; blessed by GodBridget — Exalted oneBrigitte — Exalted one

Hindu names (24)

Bahula — Abundant, plentifulBakula — Bakul flowerBanhi — Fire, flameBasabi — Consort of IndraBasanti — Of spring; spring-likeBela — Jasmine; time, momentBhadra — Auspicious, gracious, goodBhagya — Fortune, good luckBhakti — DevotionBharathi — Goddess Saraswati; speechBharati — Of India; goddess of speechBhargavi — Daughter of Bhrigu, LakshmiBhavana — Feeling; meditation, cultivationBhavika — Well-meaning, virtuousBhavna — Feeling, sentimentBhavya — Grand, splendid, auspiciousBhoomi — Earth, landBhoomija — Born of the earth, SitaBhumi — Earth; stage of awakeningBhumika — Earth; role, introductionBhuvaneshwari — Queen of the worldsBindu — Drop; point, dotBratati — Creeper, climbing vineBrinda — Holy basil (tulsi)

Muslim names (84)

Baahira — Brilliant, dazzlingBade — Wine (in poetry)Badeea — Marvellous, unique, wonderfulBadeeah — Unique, marvellous, wonderfulBadiya — Unique, wonderful, marvellousBadra — Like the full moonBadriah — Like the full moonBadriya — Moon-like, like the full moonBadriyyah — Radiant as the full moonBahaar — Spring, springtimeBahar — Spring, blossomingBaheejah — Delightful, joyful, radiantBaheera — Brilliant, dazzlingBahijah — Delightful, joyfulBahira — Dazzling, brilliantBahiyah — Splendid, radiant, beautifulBahiyya — Radiant, beautifulBahiyyah — Beautiful, splendid, radiantBakhita — Fortunate, luckyBakhtawar — Blessed with good fortuneBaleegha — Well-spoken, eloquentBalgees — The Queen of Sheba's nameBaligha — Eloquent, well-spokenBalqees — The Queen of Sheba's nameBalqis — The Queen of Sheba's nameBanafsha — Violet flowerBanafsheh — Violet flowerBanan — The fingertipsBaneen — Children, sonsBano — Noblewoman, ladyBaraka — Blessing, divine graceBaran — Rain, rainfallBareera — Companion's name, often read as righteousBareerah — Companion's name, often read as piousBarira — Companion's name, often read as faithfulBarirah — Companion's name, often read as piousBarkhado — Blessed one, one who brings blessingBarno — Youthful, youngBarrah — Righteous, dutifulBarwaaqo — Plenty, abundance after rainBaseema — Smiling, cheerful girlBaseera — Insight, clear visionBaseerat — Inner vision, insightBashaarah — Glad news, good tidingsBashaer — Glad tidings, happy signsBasheera — One who brings glad tidingsBasheerah — One who brings good newsBashira — Bringer of good newsBasila — Brave, courageous womanBasima — Smiling, cheerful womanBasira — Insight, discernmentBasirat — Insight, visionBasma — A smileBasmala — The saying of 'Bismillah'Batool — Devoted to God, chasteBatul — Devoted to God, chasteBayaan — Clarity, eloquent speechBayan — Clarity, clear and eloquent speechBazigha — Rising and radiant, like the sunBeenish — Insight, visionBelma — Uncertain; often read as innocent, pureBenafsha — Violet, the flowerBenazir — Incomparable, matchlessBeril — Beryl, a precious gemBilge — Wise, learnedBilkis — The Queen of Sheba's nameBilqees — The Queen of Sheba's nameBilqis — The Queen of Sheba's nameBintu — A daughterBisan — After the town of BeisanBisma — Linked to 'Bismillah' or a smileBismah — Linked to 'Bismillah' or a smileBita — Unique, without equalBoutaina — Tender, delicateBreshna — A flash of lightningBudoor — Full moonsBudur — Full moons, radiant beautyBulbul — The nightingaleBunga — A flowerBurcu — Sweet fragranceBusainah — Tender, delicateBushra — Glad tidings, good newsBusra — Glad tidings, good newsButhayna — Tender, delicate

Sikh names (10)

Baljeet — Victory through strengthBaljinder — Mighty lordBaljit — Mighty victoryBalmeet — Friend of strengthBalpreet — Love of strengthBalwinder — Mighty lordBani — Sacred word, scriptureBeant — Infinite, without endBhupinder — King of kings, lord of the earthBirinder — Lord of the brave

Jewish names (4)

Bat-El — Daughter of GodBatsheva — Daughter of the oathBatya — Daughter of GodBracha — Blessing

Modern & Classic names (26)

Bailey — Bailiff, stewardBelinda — Of uncertain meaning; often 'beautiful'Bella — BeautifulBeverly — Beaver streamBianca — White, fairBlair — Plain, fieldBlanche — White, fairBlathnat — Little flowerBlythe — Cheerful, happyBodil — Battle remedyBonnie — Pretty, attractiveBorghild — Fortified battleBraelyn — Modern blend; 'brae' means hillsideBranka — Defender, protectorBrenda — Possibly 'sword'Brenna — Uncertain; feminine of BrennanBrianna — High, nobleBriar — Thorny wild rose bushBrielle — From Gabrielle: God is my strengthBrisa — BreezeBristol — Place by the bridgeBrogan — Little shoe (debated)Bronte — Thunder; from an Irish surnameBronwyn — White or fair breastBrooke — Small streamBryony — A climbing vine