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    4-Letter Baby Girl Names

    5250 names with meanings and origins.

    5,250 girl names with exactly 4 letters, each with its meaning and origin. Names of this length are short enough for everyday use and still leave room for a nickname.

    Popular 4-letter girl names: Emma, Ella, Lily, Zoey, Aria.

    Top picks

    1. Emma — “Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility.”
    2. Ella — “Ella comes from the Germanic element alia, meaning 'other' or 'all'. It is also used as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen.”
    3. Lily — “Lily comes from the flower, a symbol of purity, from the Latin lilium. It is also a short form of Elizabeth.”
    4. Zoey — “Zoey is a spelling of Zoe, from the Greek zoe, meaning 'life'.”
    5. Aria — “Aria means 'air' or 'song' in Italian, a solo piece in an opera. In Persian, Arya is linked to 'noble'.”
    6. Leah — “Leah comes from the Hebrew Le'ah, possibly meaning 'weary' or 'delicate'. Leah is Jacob's first wife in the Bible.”
    7. Anna — “Anna is the Greek and Latin form of Hannah, from the Hebrew Channah, meaning 'favour' or 'grace'.”
    8. Nora — “Nora is a short form of Honora, from the Latin honor, and of Eleanor. It means 'honour'.”
    9. Mila — “Mila is a Slavic name from the word milu, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. It is also a short form of Ludmila and Camila.”
    10. Luna — “Luna is Latin for 'moon'. In Roman myth, Luna is the goddess of the moon.”
    • Unisex · Indian · “An Indian name typically used as a short, endearing form of longer traditional names.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “An Indian name used as a modern, short-form variant of traditional Sanskrit-based names.”

    • Girl · Scandinavian · “Noble”

    • Aadiआदि

      Unisex · Sanskrit · “In the beginning; the first, important; first; most important”

    • Aafiआफी

      Unisex · Indian · “An Arabic origin name commonly used in India meaning one who forgives or health.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Means life or living; an Indian name of Sanskrit origin.”

    • Girl · Sanskrit · “Means a driver or leader; a name of Sanskrit or Arabic origin.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A common pet name in various Indian languages meaning 'elder sister' or 'mother'.”

    • Girl · English · “This name describes a woman who hunts and heals, and it is also associated with the concept of bounties or blessings.”

    • Unisex · International · “Aalo means "light" in Bengali and is a spelling variant of Alo.”

    • Girl · Indian · “A name meaning full of pride or dignity. It is used to signify self-respect and the holding of one's head high.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “From Indian roots meaning water. Used to signify fluidity, life-giving nature, and adaptability.”

    • Aasaआशा

      Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Asha', meaning hope or desire.”

    • Girl · Scandinavian · “Tree-covered mountain.”

    • Aasiआसी

      Unisex · Indian · “From Arabic origin meaning obedient, submissive, or one who avoids sin.”

    • Aasuआसु

      Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit "Ashru", meaning a tear or teardrop.”

    • Unisex · International · “Means "the first"; a Finnish name derived from the word aate, referring to an idea or thought.”

    • Girl · Scandinavian · “Means "water" or "island"; a modern Scandinavian variant of the name Ava.”

    • Girl · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Means "mother"; a traditional Indigenous Taiwanese name reflecting maternal warmth.”

    • Abaiआबलई

      Unisex · Indian · “A Marathi name often referring to the elder one or a respectful address.”

    • Girl · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Means "blossom"; an Indigenous Taiwanese name symbolic of new life.”

    • Girl · International · “Means "wild apple"; a Hebrew name that appears in various ancient contexts.”

    • Unisex · Parsi · “Water or the eighth month of the Zoroastrian calendar. It represents the divinity presiding over the element of water.”

    • Girl · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Means "the harvest"; an Indigenous Taiwanese name signifying growth and bounty.”

    • Girl · Indian · “Father of a multitude”

    • Unisex · African · “A name of African and Hebrew roots meaning father or referring to a child born on a Thursday.”

    • Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Joy of the father; diminutive of abigail: father rejoiced, or fathers joy. gives joy. the intelligent, beautiful abigail was old testament king davids third wife, described as good in discretion and beautiful in form”

    • Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “A unisex name of Hebrew origin meaning a servant or worshipper, denoting a life of servitude and religious devotion.”

    • Girl · African · “Of African origin, this name translates to happy she was born. It expresses the great joy parents feel at the arrival of their daughter.”

    • Girl · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Means "little bird"; an Indigenous Taiwanese name symbolizing cheerfulness.”

    • Unisex · English · “Leaf.”

    • Abhaआभा

      Girl · Sanskrit · “Luster shine origin, sanskrit; lustrous beauty; shine”

    • Unisex · Arabic · “Great; variant of aviah: my father is lord”

    • Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name serving as a diminutive for Abraham or Abigail, meaning father or mother of many.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A short, modern variant of names like Abigail, used increasingly in India.”

    • Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Strong; derived from abir, fragrance; serious, beautiful”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Abiy means "great" or "exalted" in Amharic, with roots in the Ethiopian language Ge'ez.”

    • Girl · Indian · “From Sanskrit, meaning born in or from water. Often associated with the lotus flower; symbolizes purity and emergence from the divine.”

    • Girl · African · “With a full figure.”

    • Abniअवनि

      Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'avani', meaning the earth.”

    • Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Mother of many; mother of nations; feminine of abraham; example, lesson”

    • Girl · Italian · “This is an Italian feminine form derived from the name Abraham, signifying a maternal leader.”

    • Girl · English · “A modern variation of Aubrey, an English name meaning 'elf ruler'.”

    • Girl · International · “Patience or perseverance”

    • Abulअबुल

      Unisex · Indian · “Arabic prefix meaning 'father of', often used as a standalone name meaning 'progenitor'.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A fruit; symbol of life”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A common South Indian diminutive of Achyutha, referring to Lord Vishnu.”

    • Girl · Latin · “Means 'sharp' or 'prickly'; a name of Latin origin derived from the genus name for holly.”

    • Girl · Latin · “Peak or highest point”

    • Girl · Portuguese · “Adornment”

    • Adaaअदा

      Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Urdu/Arabic meaning 'grace', 'style', or 'charm'.”

    • Unisex · German · “A variant of Ada, a Germanic name meaning noble or nobility.”

    • Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Ornamental; first daughter. (nigerian); beautiful. ornament. the old testament wives of lamech and esau were named adah. used occasionally in english-speaking countries since the 16th century”

    • Girl · African · “A name of Igbo origin from Nigeria meaning God is my witness.”

    • Unisex · German · “Sweet or noble.”

    • Unisex · Irish · “Little fire; son of adam: man of the red earth; variant of adam from the red earth”

    • Girl · English · “Ornament ; beautiful addition to the family”

    • Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name that can be interpreted to mean my witness or one who is beautifully adorned.”

    • Girl · African · “Derived from African roots, this female name translates to king of the road. It suggests a leader who commands respect while traveling.”

    • Girl · English · “Ardent; diminutive of adelaide: nobility. french form of the old german adalheidis, a compound of athal (noble) and haida (hood). adelaide, the capital of south australia, was named after queen adelaide, 19th century king william ivs consort; diminutive of adeline and adela: sweet or pleasant; of the nobility. noble. f”

    • Unisex · German · “Noble; honorable judge, one who jugdes fairly”

    • Girl · Hungarian · “The Hungarian form of a name meaning noble or kind.”

    • Adikआदिक

      Unisex · Indian · “A variant of the Sanskrit 'adika', which can mean primary, original, or first.”

    • Girl · English · “Beautiful, adorned”

    • Girl · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning justice, representing a woman who is consistently fair and righteous.”

    • Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Of Hebrew origin, this beautiful name translates to 'pleasure,' 'delight,' or 'eternal rest'.”

    • Adorআদর

      Girl · Bengali · “From Bengali 'ador', meaning affection, love, or care.”

    • Girl · Indian · “From Sanskrit, meaning a mountain or valley. Used to signify someone who is firm, unyielding, and naturally beautiful.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Beginning; first”

    • Girl · Italian · “Born during the battle of Adwa”

    • Unisex · Indian · “First; original”

    • Unisex · Indian · “First; original”

    • Adyaआद्या

      Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit female name traditionally given to those born on the first day of the week, which is Sunday.”

    • Adyeआद्ये

      Unisex · Indian · “A variant spelling of Adya, meaning the first or original.”

    • Girl · Greek · “A variant of the name Asia, meaning "sunrise," a name of Greek origin.”

    • Girl · Indian · “Traditionally associated with the husband of Radha in mythology. Used to denote a figure of romantic and historical significance.”

    • Girl · Greek · “A name meaning wind or atmosphere, derived from the Greek word aer.”

    • Girl · Greek · “A modern name likely derived from the Greek word aer, meaning air or atmosphere.”

    • Girl · Arabic · “Chaste, virtuous, decent, pure; chastity”

    • Girl · Central Asian · “Afag is an Azerbaijani form of Afaq, meaning "horizons" in Arabic.”

    • Unisex · Welsh · “Means very bright; a Welsh name often associated with the river Afan and brilliance.”

    • Girl · Turkish · “Calamity or disaster”

    • Unisex · Indian · “An Arabic origin name commonly used in India meaning one who forgives or health.”

    • Girl · African · “Afia means 'born on Friday' and 'away from all problems'. A cheerful name bringing good fortune and peace.”

    • Girl · International · “Branches of a tree”

    • Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “In Hebrew, this name means a young deer or doe. It is also associated with a dust-colored or earthy tone.”

    • Girl · Arabic · “An Arabic name of historical significance, noting the name of one of Prophet Mohammed's wives.”

    • Girl · African · “Of African origin, this female name means 'augmenting' or 'increasing.' it signifies growth, progress, and abundance.”

    • Unisex · Punjabi · “Extending far, profound, unimaginable”

    • Girl · Spanish · “A name used in Spanish contexts that means 'the one who ran away' or 'flight.' It is related to the biblical figure Hagar.”

    • Unisex · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Means the name of a spirit in Truku indigenous mythology. It is an indigenous name from Taiwan.”

    • Girl · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Means a person with a bright and clear personality. This is a traditional Taiwanese indigenous name.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “From Tamil "akil", referring to the fragrant eaglewood tree or the world.”

    • Girl · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Means one who is cherished and deeply loved. An indigenous name found in Taiwanese tribes.”

    • Unisex · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Means a strong warrior or protector. This is a traditional Taiwanese indigenous name.”

    • Girl · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Means one who carries the grace of the mountains. An indigenous Taiwanese name.”

    • Agneअग्नि

      Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit "agni", meaning fire; representing the Vedic god of fire.”

    • Girl · Baltic · “A form of Agnes, meaning pure or holy.”

    • Agniअग्नि

      Unisex · Indian · “A Sanskrit name representing the Hindu god of fire, symbolizing purity and the powerful element of flame.”

    • Agriअग्रि

      Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit meaning 'first', 'foremost', or 'edge'.”

    • Girl · Slavic · “A diminutive form of Agata, meaning good or honorable.”

    • Ahedअहद

      Unisex · Indian · “Of Arabic origin, meaning a pledge, commitment, or unique.”

    • Girl · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Means a gentle breeze in the forest. A traditional Taiwanese indigenous name.”

    • Ahidअहिद

      Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit "ahi", meaning serpent or sun.”

    • Ahlaआह्ला

      Unisex · Indian · “Derived from Sanskrit 'Ahla', meaning 'refreshment' or 'delight'.”

    • Girl · English · “Grace or favor”

    • Girl · Native American · “A modern name often associated with the Native American Ojibwe word for mountain.”

    • Girl · International · “Born on a Monday”

    • Ahraअह्रा

      Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit meaning 'joyous' or 'thunder'.”

    • Girl · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Means one who is connected to the land. This is a Taiwanese indigenous name.”

    • Ahutआहुत

      Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Ahuta', meaning called, summoned, or offered as a sacrifice.”

    • Girl · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Means one who brings joy to the community. A Taiwanese indigenous name.”

    • Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew male name that can refer to a vulture or raven. It also appears in poetic contexts as an isle.”

    • Girl · International · “Means beloved or a variation of the name Jessica, from Hebrew meaning God beholds.”

    • Girl · Spanish · “Wealthy; help; helper; happy. famous bearer: the ethiopian princess in verdis opera aida. also a japanese surname: runs across the field; visiting, returning; visiting; returning”

    • Girl · Baltic · “Gift of God”

    • Girl · Indonesian · “Life or living one”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Sign or miracle”

    • Girl · Irish · “A name from Irish mythology referring to a great warrior woman and princess of the legends.”

    • Aika愛果

      Girl · Japanese · “Love song”

    • Girl · Japanese · “Child of love”

    • Girl · Scottish · “A Scottish name meaning from the strong place or noble, symbolizing resilience and high character.”

    • Girl · Scottish · “A modern variant of Ailee, a Scottish diminutive of Eileen, meaning "bright, shining one."”

    • Girl · Arabic · “Means "beloved" or "life"; a name found in several cultures including Arabic.”

    • Unisex · Baltic · “A Baltic variation of Amalia, meaning work.”

    • Girl · Arabic · “Blessing (Malaysian Name)”

    • Girl · Irish · “An Irish name that means brightness, joy, or fire, often associated with light and radiance in Celtic lore.”

    • Girl · Irish · “A name meaning radiance or brightness of the sun.”

    • Girl · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Means a beautiful flower in bloom. This is a Taiwanese indigenous name.”

    • Girl · African · “Spring flower source choice; spring, flower, source, choice”

    • Girl · Scandinavian · “The only one”

    • Girl · Baltic · “Clear, ether, or atmosphere”

    • Airiあいり

      Girl · Japanese · “Love jasmine”

    • Girl · Baltic · “Means "a small wish"; a Latvian diminutive derived from the word aisti.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Aito is a Japanese name whose meaning depends on its kanji; one spelling combines “love” and “person.””

    • Girl · Baltic · “Life or living”

    • Girl · English · “A creative variant of the English name Ivy, meaning 'vine'.”

    • Girl · Catalan · “Friendly”

    • Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name meaning bird, also referring to miracles or verses within the Quran.”

    • Girl · German · “Means "a small island"; a German-influenced name referencing natural imagery.”

    • Ajaaஅஜா

      Girl · Tamil · “Meaning unborn or eternal, this name reflects a person with a timeless spirit, often associated with Shakti or the Earth.”

    • Ajadआजाद

      Unisex · Indian · “From Arabic 'azad', meaning free, independent, or liberated.”

    • Unisex · African · “Goat (symbol of perseverance)”

    • Unisex · Punjabi · “Victory,Conqueror”

    • Unisex · Indian · “The unborn or unmanifested one”

    • Ajayअजय

      Unisex · Sanskrit · “Victorious; unconquerable; unconquerable, invincible; unconquerable, god”

    • Girl · Arabic · “Nut or chestnut”

    • Girl · African · “A modern variant of the African name Adjoa, meaning born on Monday.”

    • Girl · Greek · “A modern variant of the name Asia, of Greek origin meaning sunrise.”

    • Girl · Indian · “A variant of Ajeya, meaning unconquerable. Used to denote an individual with great mental or physical strength.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Ajil can come from Arabic ajil, meaning "swift," "prompt," or "immediate."”

    • Ajimअज़ीम

      Unisex · Indian · “A variant of the Arabic name Azim, meaning great, mighty, or magnificent.”

    • Ajivअजीव

      Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Ajiva', meaning living or a living being.”

    • Ajjaअज्ज

      Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit 'Ajja', meaning a grandfather or an ancestor.”

    • Ajjuअज्जू

      Unisex · Indian · “A popular pet name or nickname in India, often derived from names like Ajay or Arjun.”

    • Girl · Hungarian · “Beautiful”

    • Ajusअजुस

      Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit, meaning 'vitality' or 'strength'.”

    • Girl · Arabic · “Name of a date in saudia arabia. tree planted by holy prohpet (pbuh)”

    • Girl · Punjabi · “Meaning timeless or eternal. A variation of Akaal, emphasizing the enduring quality of a person's spirit.”

    • Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A Hawaiian name meaning "flower," often used to reflect natural beauty and elegance.”

    • Girl · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Means "bamboo"; a name from the indigenous languages of Taiwan.”

    • Unisex · African · “A unisex name of African origin meaning first born. In some contexts, it is also used to refer to a sister.”

    • Akibआकिब

      Unisex · Indian · “From Arabic 'Aqib', meaning successor or follower.”

    • Akie晶絵

      Unisex · Japanese · “Bright child”

    • Girl · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Means "beautiful flower"; a name from the indigenous languages of Taiwan.”

    • Girl · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Means "small stone"; a name from the indigenous languages of Taiwan.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Sanskrit root, meaning knowledgeable or wise. Used for a person who displays good judgment and intelligence.”

    • Akkaअक्का

      Unisex · Indian · “From Sanskrit, meaning 'elder sister'; used commonly in South India as a respectful term.”

    • Akkiअक्की

      Unisex · Indian · “A common nickname in India, often derived from Akshara or Akshat.”

    • Akkuअक्कू

      Unisex · Indian · “A common pet name in various Indian languages meaning 'elder sister' or 'mother'.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A casual variant or nickname derived from various Indian naming conventions.”

    • Girl · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Means "mountain peak"; a name from the indigenous languages of Taiwan.”

    • Girl · International · “Born on wednesday”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Akrm is a shortened spelling of Akram, an Arabic name meaning "most generous" or "most noble."”

    • Girl · Indian · “Soul, Gods blessing, A mosque”

    • Girl · African · “Of African origin, this name translates to queen of the leader. It is traditionally associated with girls born on a Wednesday in certain West African cultures.”

    • Girl · Taiwanese Indigenous · “Wind”

    • Unisex · Arabic · “An Arabic male name representing exaltation and nobility. It is used to describe excellence or high status.”

    • Girl · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning nobility or high status, often used to reflect grace and elegance.”

    • Girl · Arabic · “A variant of Allah, an Arabic name meaning God.”

    • Unisex · Irish · “Defender of man.”

    • Girl · Indian · “World; Beautiful tresses”

    • Unisex · Italian · “An Italian name meaning dawn, also used as a place name referring to the city of Alba.”

    • Unisex · Irish · “This Irish masculine name refers to an early saint. It is traditionally linked to the town of Cashel and the name Ailbe.”

    • Girl · Slavic · “A common and short nickname for names like Alzbeta or Alexandra.”

    • Girl · Greek · “A modern short form of names like Alcyone, rooted in the Greek myth of the kingfisher.”

    • Girl · Sanskrit · “Old, wise; wise. elder. variant of aldo; feminine form of aldo: originally an old german name meaning old. popular in italy and among north american families of italian descent. aldo was an 8th century saint; rich”

    • Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “This Hebrew name signifies an immigrant or one who has traveled to make a new home.”

    • Alefअलिफ

      Unisex · Indian · “A name of Arabic origin representing the first letter of the alphabet, symbolizing the One God.”

    • Unisex · Indian · “Means one who is divine or lofty; a name of Hebrew origin used in India.”

    • Girl · Hawaiian & Polynesian · “A short, modern name that serves as a variation of the Hawaiian name Alei, meaning floral garland.”

    • Girl · Dutch · “Truthful or honest”

    • Girl · Turkish · “Flame; fire”

    • Girl · French · “Defender of mankind”

    • Girl · Scandinavian · “First born”

    • Unisex · Indian · “A modern adaptation referencing an elf or a magical being, used to imply someone with a playful or lighthearted nature.”

    • Girl · Italian · “Sea; white or light colored”

    • Girl · Arabic · “Exalted”

    • Girl · African · “A name of African origin that denotes someone who is considered the highest or the greatest.”

    • Unisex · English · “Variant of alan: fair; handsome. also both a diminutive of albert (noble, bright) and an abbreviation of names beginning with al-”

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