EsmeĮsme means 'loved' in French, but derives from a now obsolete Old French verb esmer, which later became conflated with aimer.

Carys is gaining popularity, currently at #1,288. It is common, though perhaps not widely popular, in Wales – Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones and husband Michael Douglas have a daughter with this flowy and meaningful heritage name. CarysĬarys (pronounced CAh-riss-think 'Carissa') means 'to love' and 'loved one' in Cornish, a now extinct Celtic language. English model and actress Cara Delevingne is a well-known bearer of this name. You'll find Caras all around the world, especially in Ireland. CaraĬara, from Italian, means 'beloved' or 'dear.' This cool and confident name is similar to Clara, but with a flair of its own. Often appearing on rainbow baby name lists, this name is perfect for a beloved baby girl. AmiaĪmia comes from the French verb aimer, meaning 'to like' or 'to love.' Also spelled Amiya, this sweet name is a more exotic variation of Amy. Ahava is also the name of an important river in Babylon, according to the Book of Ezra. The root ahav also means 'to give,' a reminder of the importance of giving, not just receiving, love. Sometimes spelled with an h on the end, ahava is both a verb and a noun.

AhavaĪhava is a lovely and uncommon Biblical name meaning 'love' that is derived from Hebrew. baby name list, Adore is ranked #5,314 for girls. The late singer Prince has a song named 'Adore' on his Sign of the Times album. Often spelled with an accent on the final e, it's considered to be a boy's name in some countries. This charming name is thought to come from the Latin version, Adora.

Baby girl names meaning 'love' AdoreĪdore means 'to love' or 'to worship' or 'loved child,' depending on which language you are drawing from. And there are so many great names that mean 'love' or 'beloved' to choose from.

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