Girl Names Starting with E
Baby girl names beginning with E from every tradition, grouped by faith, each with its meaning and origin.
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108 names · each links to its meaning, origin, pronunciation and history.
Christian names (26)
Edith — Prosperous in battleEdna — Pleasure, delightEithne — Kernel, grainEkene — Praise, thanksgivingElena — Possibly 'torch, bright one'Eleonora — Of uncertain origin; often linked to 'light'Elisa — My God is an oathElisabeth — My God is an oathElise — My God is an oathEliza — My God is an oathElizabeth — My God is an oathElodie — Foreign wealthElsa — God is my oathElzbieta — My God is an oathEmilia — Rival, eager to excelEmily — Rival, eager to excelEnora — Honour; meaning debatedEsperanza — HopeEstela — StarEstrella — StarEugenia — Well-born, nobleEulalia — Sweetly speaking, well-spokenEva — Life, livingEvangeline — Bearer of good newsEve — Living, lifeEwelina — Debated; often linked to Eve, 'life' Hindu names (8)
Muslim names (32)
Ebrar — The righteous, the piousEbru — Marbled-paper art; eyebrowEbtisam — A smile, smilingEce — Queen, ladyEcrin — Reward from GodEdina — Faithful, devotedEhsaas — Feeling, awarenessEiman — Faith, belief in GodEkhlaas — Sincerity; pure devotion to GodEkram — Honour, generosity, hospitalityElaheh — Goddess; a divine beloved (poetic)Elham — Inspiration from GodElif — Alif, the first Arabic letterElma — Apple (Turkish word)Elnaz — Charm or pride of the peopleElvira — Usually explained as 'true' or 'all-protecting'Emaan — Faith, beliefEman — Faith, beliefEmel — Hope, wishEmina — Trustworthy, faithful; safeEmine — Trustworthy, faithful; safeEmira — Princess, leaderEnaya — Care, attention, providenceEngy — Pearl (from Turkish)Enisa — Friendly, warm companionEraj — Name of a legendary Iranian princeErmina — Feminine form of ErminEshaal — Popularly, 'flower of paradise'Eshal — Popularly, 'flower of paradise'Esma — Lofty, eminent; namesEsra — Night journeyEylul — The month of September Sikh names (4)
Jewish names (7)
Modern & Classic names (31)
Edda — Great-grandmother; poetryEfua — Born on FridayEileen — Possibly 'light'; Irish form of Evelyn or HelenEira — Mercy, help; in Welsh 'snow'Elaine — Form of Helen; often 'light'Eleanor — Origin uncertain; often 'the other Aenor'Elinor — Origin uncertain; form of EleanorElla — All, complete; meaning debatedEllen — Form of Helen; often 'light'Ellery — Cheerful, joyfulEloise — Possibly healthy, wideElowen — Elm treeEmber — Glowing coal, sparkEmbla — Debated; possibly 'elm' or 'vine'Emerson — Son of EmeryEmery — Ruler of work, powerfulEmi — Blessing and beautyEmiko — Blessed, beautiful childEmma — Whole, universalEmmeline — Industrious, hard-workingEnid — Soul, lifeErica — Eternal rulerEréndira — Usually explained as 'smiling one'Esmae — Esteemed, lovedEsmeralda — EmeraldEstella — StarEstelle — StarEthel — NobleEtta — Ruler of the homeEvelyn — Uncertain; possibly 'desired'Everly — Boar clearing, boar meadow