33 Unique Spanish Girl Names & Their Meanings

Spanish is the 3rd most used language on the internet. As such, I have hand-picked 33 unique Spanish girl names and their meanings are also included.

Carolina

Carolina has its origins in the masculine name Carolus which is the medieval Latin form of Charles (”free man”). In addition to Spanish-speaking countries, Carolina is also found in Italy and Portugal.

Maite

Maite is the Basque (the most ancient living language in Europe) word for “love.” What can be a better name for your daughter?

Isabel

Isabel is a variant of the Hebrew Elisheba which means ”god is my oath.” The ”El-” was dropped from earlier medieval forms. Isobelle, Isobel, Ysabelle, and Isabella are different variants.

Solana

Solana means sunshine and comes from the Latin word ”solanus.” Solana is also the high-performance network powering internet capital markets that allows for high transaction throughput.

Jimena

Jimena is rooted in the Hebrew Simon which means ”hearing” or “listen.” Jimena is pronounced hee-MEH-nah.

Salvadora

From the Latin word salvator, Salvadora is symbolizing ”one who saves” or ”savior.”

Iraultza

Iraultza means “revolution” in Basque. Note: Iraultza was a small Basque militant armed group.

Rosa

Rosa comes from the Latin word for rose. Rosa has no negative connotations whatsoever.

Delfina

Delfina means dolphin and it’s sometimes shortened to Fina. It is a feminine form of the name Delfino. This name is also popular in Italy.

Jacaranda

Jacaranda has its origins in the Jacaranda tree. These trees reach maturity in about 20 years, almost similarly to humans.

Facts about the Spanish language

The first written norms of Spanish were proposed in the 13th century.

The Spanish that is spoken now is a mix of old Spanish and 8% of Arabic.

Approximately 100 million people speak Spanish as a second language.

There are 27 letters in the Spanish alphabet.

Spanish is a descendant of Latin the spoken language of the Roman Empire.

Amparo

Amparo means ”protection” or ”shelter” in Spanish. It is sometimes spelled Ámparo.

Elvira

Elvira means ”true” or ”happy.” Elvira Menéndez was Queen consort of León.

Azucena

Azucena is from the Latin word ”lilium” meaning “Madonna lily.” King Solomon’s Temple was adorned with designs of Madonna lilies.

Antonella

Antonella is a diminutive form of Antonia and means “praiseworthy” or “priceless one.”

Zarita

Zarita is from the Hebrew Sarah meaning ”noblewoman” or ”princess.” In the Bible, Sarah is the wife of Abraham, the first of the Hebrew patriarchs who takes center stage in the biblical book of Genesis.

Arcelia

Arcelia is a variant of Araceli and has a meaning that I love, ”Altar of the Sky.”

Maritza

Maritza is a Spanish variant of Maria used in Latin America. Maria is the Latinised form of Mary, mother of Jesus.

How to choose a pretty Spanish name for your baby girl

Names that are overly trendy are outdated after a few years.

The meanings of some names can add a level of significance that upgrades them.

Think about potential nicknames and whether they feel right to you.

If family history is important for you and your partner, pass down a name or using a variation.

Maya

In Spanish Maya is a variant of the Basque name Amaia that means “the end.” In Greek Maya means “good mother. In Sanskrit Maya signifies ”illusion” or “the illusory nature of reality.” Param Pujya Dada Bhagwan said: ”Maya (illusory vision) means ignorance of the (eternal) ‘elements’ of the ‘things.’”

Anahi

Anahí is symbolizing ”immaculate.”

Eloísa

Eloisa is related to the German name Eloise which is rooted in the Old German Helewidis (”healthy”).

Martina

Martina has its origins in the Latin Martinus that is rooted in the Roman god Mars. The month of March is named for him.

Ximena

Ximena comes from the Hebrew Simeon meaning ”God has heard.” In the Bible, Simeon was the 2nd of the six sons of Jacob and Leah.

Esperanza

Esperanza means ”expectation” and incorporates the secret wishes parents have for their daughters..

Marta

Marta comes from the Aramaic name Mârtâ and is meaning ”the lady.” Spanish actress Marta Balletbò-Coll was awarded the National Film Award of Catalonia.

Luisa

Luisa is the feminine variant of the French Louis which signifies ”famous warrior.”

Eldora

Eldora has its origins in El Dorado that is a mythical city of gold located in South America. The legend is inspired by the culture of the Muisca.

Felicia

Felicia comes from the Latin adjective felix. It means ”happy” or ”fortunate.”

Sanchia

Sanchia is derived from Latin sanctus (saint). Sense, Sanzia, Sainte, Sanctia, Sanchie, are all different variants. Sanchia of Provence was Queen of the Romans as the wife of King Richard.

Inés

Inès is rooted in the Greek name “Hagne” (holy).

Yuliana

Yuliana means ”youthful” and is connected with the Roman family name Julius.

Estrella

Estrella means “star.”

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Manuela

Manuela is the feminine form of Manuel, which is rooted in the Hebrew “Emanuel” (God is with us).

Aracely

Aracely is meaning “altar of heaven” or “altar of the sky.”