Beautiful Baby Girl Names That Mean Love

These baby girl names are perfect for Valentine's Day babies — or any birthday.

The rush of love parents feel when they first hold their newborn baby girl is nothing short of magical. Choosing a baby girl name that means love isn’t reserved for Valentine’s Day babies.

If you want to remind your little one that she’s the most precious part of your world, these beautiful girl names will do the trick.

Amia

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Origin: Latin

Amia is one of the oldest love names in the books. This short and sweet girl name works well in almost any language and rolls off the tongue.

Its meaning is even sweeter than its sound: beloved.

Mila

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Origin: Slavic

Mila is from Central and Eastern Europe. There, it’s often used as a nickname for people whose names begin or end with Mila, like Emilia, Milena and Camila.

Mila is a beautiful standalone name as well, meaning “dear” or “loved one.” Mila blends with so many middle names, too. Think Mila Grace, Mila Noelle, Mila Taylor.

So many ways you can go.

Suki

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Origin: Japanese

Suki means beloved or loved one in Japanese. In the United States, it’s one of the more familiar names with Japanese origins, mainly because it’s easy for both English and Japanese speakers to pronounce.

Some parents use it as a diminutive of Sakura, meaning cherry blossom.

Feme

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Origin: Egyptian

Feme, pronounced “fem,” literally translates to “a name of love.” It’s a popular girl’s name in Africa and in families with Islamic heritage.

We love that it’s not overtly girly, but still has a special meaning.

Esme

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Origin: French

In French, Esme means “to love.” Pair it with another French name, like Delphine, Celeste or Elise, for a fully Parisian flair.

Alternatively, “Twilight” fans can draw from author Stephanie Meyer’s choice of name for Edward and Bella’s daughter, Renesme.

Carina

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Origin: Latin

Carina is wildly popular in Italy, and it’s become a hit in the U.S. and England too. It’s tied to the name Cara, which is a pet name meaning “dear” or “beloved.”

Cara has a more formal feel, while Carina directly translates to “dear little one.” Baby Carina can always shorten it to Cara if Carina feels too youthful down the line.

Cerys

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Origin: Welsh

Cerys is a Welsh name that’s almost unheard of in America, but it’s a prime candidate for export. Cerys ranks around number 330 on the U.K. baby names chart, and we think it deserves more credit than that.

It means “to love.” Love as an action is even more powerful than love as a feeling, so we love this one.

Grania

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Origin: Irish

Grania is popular in Ireland. It means “grain of corn” or “the loved one.” How can you go wrong with that?

A variation of the name is Grainne.

Habiba

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Origin: Arabic

Habiba comes from the male name Habib, meaning “darling” or “beloved.” Habiba has a bubbly, energetic feel, but a down-to-earth one, too.

It’s a name that makes you feel warm when you hear it, like the sound of home. And you know what they say: Home is where the heart is.

Kalea

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Origin: Hawaiian

Kalea means “joy” or “love” on the Hawaiian islands, inspired by the beautiful flower wreaths made there.

There are plenty of other similar names if Kalea isn’t doing it for you. Kia, Kailani and Leilani all have a similar, tropical flavor.

Minnette

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Origin: German

The more formal version of the German name Minnette is Mina, but both names mean love. It’s uncommon today, but that’s why it’s special.

Disney fans will also love it since it can be shortened to Minnie, as in Minnie Mouse.

Priti

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Origin: Indian

Priti is a timeless name with Sanskrit origins, meaning one who brings love and joy. It symbolizes grace and kindness. It’s also the name of one of the wives of the Hindu god of love, Kamadeva.

There are dozens of notable woman named Preti, although some use the alternative spelling “Preeti,” like Preeti Sudan, the Health Secretary of India, and Preeti Singh, an Indian writer and editor.

Tene

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Origin: African

Tene can be both a boy or girl name. Pronounced “TEN-ay,” this cool gender-neutral name comes from the African dialect Euroba. It means “one who is much loved,” serving as a constant reminder of how wanted and cared for your child is.

Plus, it has a unique sound that will set them apart from the crowd.

Venus

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Origin: Latin

Baby girl names that mean love don’t get any more literal than Venus. In Roman mythology, Venus is the goddess of love and beauty.

It’s a bold, romantic name choice, but a powerful one, too. It used to seem intimidating, but Venus Williams inspired a wave of young, ambitious little Venuses.

Yaretzi

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Origin: Aztec

Yaretzi has Native American origins, drawing from the Aztec language. It means “you will always be loved,” and it’s popular in families with Hispanic heritage.

Yaretzi is sometimes shortened to Yara or Etzi, but it’s beautiful on its own too.

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