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Virtue & spirit

Grace, hope and faith

36 names

Igbo

Amara

Grace in Igbo

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Swahili · Welsh

Nia

Purpose in Swahili; Welsh form of Niamh

Familiar
Sanskrit · Swahili

Asha

Hope

Uncommon
Yoruba

Bolanle

Find wealth at home

Rare gem
Igbo

Chiamaka

God is more beautiful

Rare gem
Ewe

Dzifa

Peace at heart; comfort

Rare gem
Ewe

Enyonam

It is good for me

Rare gem
Ewe

Esenam

He has heard me

Rare gem
Amharic · Tigrinya

Hiwot

Life

Rare gem
Yoruba

Kemi

Cherish me; short form of several Yoruba names

Rare gem
Amharic

Mahlet

Canticle; hymn

Rare gem
Swahili

Neema

Divine grace

Rare gem
Igbo

Ngozi

Blessing

Rare gem
Zulu

Nolwazi

Knowledgeable one

Rare gem
Swahili

Rehema

Mercy; compassion

Rare gem
Shona

Rudo

Love

Rare gem
Amharic

Selam

Peace

Rare gem
Zulu · Xhosa

Sibongile

We are thankful

Rare gem
Igbo

Ugochi

Eagle of God; honor of God

Rare gem
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