119 Latvian Girl Names Reflecting Baltic Beauty

Every parent desires to give their little girl the most beautiful name intertwined with their cultural heritage. However, picking the most suitable name is not a cakewalk. Latvian baby girl names are versatile and have beautiful meanings. These names are inspired by their unique culture, landscapes, and other natural elements. Latvia has a long and rich history, and many parents prefer to give their daughters names that have been passed down through generations. Hence, you may choose these names to honor your Lavian roots or your love for the culture. These names encapsulate the essence of their culture and bring forth the spirit of this Baltic nation. The earliest Latvians had a single name (1). They were drawn from nature, animals, trees, birds, flowers, or other related elements. In the 13th century, the Northern Crusades reached the present-day regions of Estonia and Latvia. As a result, the names of the inhabitants of this region, called Livonia, are recorded with greater frequency. They also promoted Christianity in the region and brought baptism into the new belief with indigenous people being named after patron saints or guardian angels. Today, a Latvian name has two major components; the given name or vārds followed by the surname or uzvārds. During the Soviet occupation from 1940 to 1991, giving middle names was discouraged. But in the post-independence period, the Latvian law allowed using two names. Today, it has become common to give girls a middle name as well. Latvians also use diminutives to express affection and adoration when addressing children. For example, the popular girl name Jānis is called Jānīt. If you are excited about discovering the beautiful world of Latvian baby names, keep scrolling down. From traditional and classic names that stood the test of time to modern delights, there is something for every parent.

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NameGenderMeaning
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Nora
Baby Girl Sign Girl Light; Bright; Honor; Dignity; Victorious
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Juliana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove; Youthful; Juvenile
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Paula
Baby Girl Sign Girl Small; Humble
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Vayda
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex High cliff; Snow-capped; Promise; Knowledge; Rule; Ruler
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Evelina
Baby Girl Sign Girl Life; Breathe; Hazelnut
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Kaira
Baby Girl Sign Girl Alluring; Delightful; Beloved; Dark
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Karis
Baby Girl Sign Girl Grace; Love; Kindness
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Aiza
Baby Girl Sign Girl Living; Rock; Stone; Golden moon; Visitor; Seat of love; Ravine
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Aleksandra
Baby Girl Sign Girl Defender of mankind
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Maira
Baby Girl Sign Girl Gleam; Shine; Sparkle
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Arina
Baby Girl Sign Girl Peace; From Hadria; Gold; Radiant one
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Astra
Baby Girl Sign Girl Star; Divine strength; Weapon
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Krista
Baby Girl Sign Girl Christian; Follower of the Christ; Anointed
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Aiva
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Yew tree; Army; Warrior; Quince
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Vita
Baby Girl Sign Girl Life; Victory
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Daila
Baby Girl Sign Girl Beauty
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Aina
Baby Girl Sign Girl Always; The only one; Grace; Favor; Scene; Sight; Mirror; Difficult birth; Elegant love; Chaste
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Ilona
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Light; Torch; Moon; Joy
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Alise
Baby Girl Sign Girl Of the noble kind; Noble; Honorable
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Dayna
Baby Girl Sign Girl Collection of the best and the most beautiful; He judged
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Dace
Baby Boy Sign Boy God's gift
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Nira
Baby Girl Sign Girl Plowed field; Near; Lightweight fabric; Golden eye; Grebe; Juice
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Eleina
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Torch; Corposant; Moon
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Eda
Baby Girl Sign Girl Well mannered; Fortunate battle; Noble; Rich friend; War
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Inga
Baby Girl Sign Girl Ancestor; Ing is beautiful
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Svetlana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Light; World
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Zita
Baby Girl Sign Girl Little girl; Good luck; Fortune; Master; Lord; Saint; Hunter
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Janina
Baby Girl Sign Girl God is Gracious
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Samanta
Baby Girl Sign Girl Name of God; Flower
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Larisa
Baby Girl Sign Girl Citadel; Joyful; A toponymic Greek name
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Sofija
Baby Girl Sign Girl Wisdom
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Daina
Baby Girl Sign Girl Song; Hymn
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Jolanta
Baby Girl Sign Girl Violet flower
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Kaija
Baby Girl Sign Girl Pure; Life
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Jasmina
Baby Girl Sign Girl Jasmine flower
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Nastashia
Baby Girl Sign Girl Variant of Anastasia; Resurrection
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Elza
Baby Girl Sign Girl My God is an oath; My God is help
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Emilija
Baby Girl Sign Girl A rival; Emulating
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Maija
Baby Girl Sign Girl Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Beloved
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Roze
Baby Girl Sign Girl Rose; Famous type
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Tekla
Baby Girl Sign Girl Glory of God
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Talena
Baby Girl Sign Girl The rock; From Magdala; Tower
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Elita
Baby Girl Sign Girl Elite; Chosen; Selected
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Gita
Baby Girl Sign Girl Song; Divine melody; A sacred Hindu text
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Lilija
Baby Girl Sign Girl A flower
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Inaara
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Illumination; Ray of light; Chaste; Lamb
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Liandra
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Lion man; Lily flower; Manly; Masculine
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Cera
Baby Girl Sign Girl Lady; Noblewoman; A fiery person; Black; To hope
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Adrija
Baby Girl Sign Girl Daughter of the mountain; Epithet of Goddess Parvati; Woman from Hadria
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Ieva
Baby Girl Sign Girl Life; Joyful; Creative; To breathe; To live
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Ima
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Whole; Universal; Great; Miracle; To give; Favor bay; Love
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Aija
Baby Girl Sign Girl Sway; Cradle; To rock; Goat
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Rasa
Baby Girl Sign Girl Dew; Juice; Essence; Taste
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Sanda
Baby Girl Sign Girl Defender of mankind; Moon
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Ivonna
Baby Girl Sign Girl Yew
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Kaiva
Unisex Baby Sign Unisex Seagull
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Lucija
Baby Girl Sign Girl Light; To shine; Glow
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Viktorija
Baby Girl Sign Girl Croatian form of Victoria; Victory
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Ruta
Baby Girl Sign Girl Friend
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Santa
Baby Girl Sign Girl One who is a saint; Holy; Defending men
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Brigita
Baby Girl Sign Girl The exalted one
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Ilze
Baby Girl Sign Girl My God is an oath
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Tatjana
Baby Girl Sign Girl Fairy queen
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Zuzanna
Baby Girl Sign Girl Lily
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Anete
Baby Girl Sign Girl Grace; Favor
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Arija
Baby Girl Sign Girl Air; Melody; Lioness; Noble; Fast horse; Swift steed
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Elga
Baby Girl Sign Girl Holy; Blessed
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Raita
Baby Girl Sign Girl Goat willow; Stripe streak; Brisk
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Riga
Baby Girl Sign Girl Loop; Threshing barn; King
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Aka
Baby Girl Sign Girl Red; To move; To drive; Eye
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Andra
Baby Girl Sign Girl Defender of people; Manly; Masculine
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Darja
Baby Girl Sign Girl Possessing goodness
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Laima
Baby Girl Sign Girl Luck; Beginning; Fate
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Leaga
Baby Girl Sign Girl Latvian festival day
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Liena
Baby Girl Sign Girl Torch; Moon; Shining light; Corposant
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Lilita
Baby Girl Sign Girl Of the night
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Olita
Baby Girl Sign Girl Blessed; Holy; Winged one
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Griva
Baby Girl Sign Girl Creek; Neck; Wisdom queen
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Abolins
Baby Girl Sign Girl Clover
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Agnese
Baby Girl Sign Girl A variant of Agnes; Lamb
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Akvifolija
Baby Girl Sign Girl Holly plant
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Anyuta
Baby Girl Sign Girl Grace; A graceful woman
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Asenka
Baby Girl Sign Girl Graceful
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Dagnija
Baby Girl Sign Girl Day
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Dvesma
Baby Girl Sign Girl Whiffle
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Dzintara
Baby Girl Sign Girl Amber
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Elizabete
Baby Girl Sign Girl Latvian form of Elizabeth; My God is abundance; My God has sworn
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Estere
Baby Girl Sign Girl A form of Esther, meaning star
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Gundega
Baby Girl Sign Girl Buttercup flower
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Ilja
Baby Girl Sign Girl Yahweh is my God
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Ingrida
Baby Girl Sign Girl A beautiful woman
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Irka
Baby Girl Sign Girl A peaceful woman
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Irusya
Baby Girl Sign Girl Peaceful
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Jevgenija
Baby Girl Sign Girl Nobility
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Lauma
Baby Girl Sign Girl Name of a forest spirit in Baltic mythology
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Laumina
Baby Girl Sign Girl Pixie
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Lazda
Baby Girl Sign Girl Hazel
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Liege
Baby Girl Sign Girl Gentle and smooth
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Liene
Baby Girl Sign Girl Maiden; Virgin
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Rota
Baby Girl Sign Girl Flower
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Latvian baby girl names are excellent choices for all those looking for distinctive names for their children. These names are diverse and have rich historical roots. Moreover, traditional Latvian names are a great way to bring your girl closer to her roots if you have a Latvian background. People of other cultures can also experiment and select any one of these options that aligns with their values and beliefs. We hope you find a great name that catches your fancy.

Infographic: Lovely Latvian Names For Baby Girls

If you are searching for a beautiful and timeless title for your girl, look no further than Latvian names. They carry the essence of Latvian culture and will let your girl connect to her roots. An elegant and feminine Latvian name will be a thing of pride for your princess. Check out the best ones in this infographic.

exotic latvian names for your charming little girl (infographic)

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which Latvian baby girl name has a meaning related to the sky or heavens?

Aelita is a charming Latvian name, which means 'starlight seen for the last time.' Russian author Aleksey Tolstoy created the name for his science fiction novel Aelita. Selina is another popular Latvian name for baby girls that is a variant of Celine and is believed to have been derived from the Latin word caelum, meaning 'sky' or 'heaven.'

2. Is Olga a Latvian name?

Olga is a feminine derived from the Russian form of the Old Norse name Helga. Besides being used in Latvian culture, Olga appears in several other cultures and languages, including Russian, Polish, Danish, German, Swedish, and Italian.

3. What are some Latvian baby girl names with religious or spiritual meanings?

Māra is a beautiful Latvian name possibly derived from Maria, forging a connection to the revered figure of the Virgin Mary. The Latvian mother goddess is also named Māra, further deepening this name's religious and spiritual ties. Zinta is another feminine name meaning 'witchcraft' or 'magic.' While the name is not explicitly religious, it holds spiritual connotations.

4. What are some Latvian baby girl names that have a meaning related to nature?

Latvian female names exquisitely draw inspiration from nature and natural phenomena. Some enchanting options are Mētra, evoking the essence of 'mint,' Meldra, embodying the grace of 'bullrush,' Rasa, reminiscent of the delicate 'dew,' and Sniedze, capturing the ethereal beauty of the 'snow bunting,' a species of bird.

References

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  1. A guide to some 15-16th century Latvian naming patterns.
    https://heraldry.sca.org/names/slavic/lvpatterns.html
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