Its meaning ‘a drink of water’, which is as distinctive as the name. We’re sure no one will ever get tired calling out this name. This name even featured in the in the movie ‘Lost’. Nadia, meaning ‘hope’, has the charm and energy of Olympic gold medalist Nadia Comaneci. In Morocco, Meryem, a variation of Mary, sits on the 13th spot.
MeryemĪs Mary is moving further out of style, its variations are becoming more and more popular with every passing day. Its widespread use has produced some notable namesakes in almost every field, for instance, Maria Sharapova, the tennis sensation and Maria Shriver, the American journalist. This Latin origin name retains a timeless beauty. Leela, Laila, Lejla, Laela, Laelah, and Leighla are all variants of the name Layla.