Do you ever see a name and just go “That’s so beautiful!“?
Choosing an exotic girl name is not about standout, it’s about culture, travelling and beauty in differentness.
Maybe it’s a city you’ve been to or culture that your family treasures.
Or maybe you just love the idea of your daughter getting a name that is her own, and no one will ever forget.
The first time I ever heard the name Anaya it sounded like a song, elegant and beautiful.
And then there’s is Soraya – starry night – and Zahara, strong and mighty, like the Sun in the Sahara Desert.
I’ve always liked names with some hint of a surprise, the kind you picture lush surroundings, bustling markets in distant cities, waves breaking on an island somewhere.
Exotic girl names appeal to the imagination, and they often come with stories, whether that tale originates in the past or distant cultures.
The names here I have collected are some of the most beautiful and exotic ones in the world, from prettiest and virtuous to naughty and silly.
These names can make your baby feel like she is special, like she has a tiny bit of the magic in her heart.
If you’re up for an adventure in a name, let’s take a dive!
Table of Contents
Cool Exotic Girl Names
- Thea – (Greek) Goddess, Godly
- Ava – (Hebrew, Latin, German) Life, Bird, Water, Island
- Mila – (Slavic, Russian) Gracious, Dear
- Eden – (Hebrew) Place of pleasure, Delight
- Lucia – (Italian, Latin) Light
- Niamh – (Irish Gaelic) Bright
- Mara – (Hebrew) Bitter
- Asha – (Sanskrit, Swahili) Hope, Life
- Noa – (Hebrew) Motion
- Anya – (Russian) Grace
- Rosie – (English) Rose
- Lyla – (Hebrew, Arabic) Night, Dark
- Chiara – (Italian) Light, Clear
- Petra – (Greek) Rock, stone
- Amelie – (French) Work
- Maia – (Greek) Mother
- Enya – (Irish) Fire
- Greta – (German) Pearl
- Pippa – (English) Lover of horses
- Suki – (Japanese) Loved one
- Ayla – (Hebrew, Turkish) Oak tree, Halo, Moonlight
- Bea – (Latin) She who brings happiness, Blessed
- Lana – (English) Rock, Handsome
- Rumi – (Japanese) Beauty, Flow, Lapis lazuli
- Elspeth – (Scottish) Pledged to God
- Tess – (English) To harvest
- Kiki – (French, Japanese) Double happiness
- Annika – (Swedish) Grace
- Una – (Latin, Irish, Old Norse) One, Lamb, Happy
Elegant Exotic Girl Names
- Isla – (Scottish, Spanish) Island
- Nora – (Irish, Greek) Light
- Mia – (Italian, Scandinavian) Mine, Bitter
- Ada – (German, Turkish) Noble, Nobility, Island
- Kaia – (Latin, Scandinavian, Hawaiian) To rejoice or sea
- Vera – (Russian) Faith
- Lena – (Greek) Torch, Bright, Tower, Dwelling
- Zara – (Hebrew, Arabic) Blooming flower, God remembers
- Lola – (Spanish) Lady of sorrows
- Sofia – (Greek) Wisdom
- Laura – (English, Latin) From Laurentum or Bay laurel
- Orla – (Irish) Golden princess
- Amy – (French) Beloved
- Mira – (Latin, Slavic, Arabic, Sanskrit) Admirable, Peace, Female ruler, Ocean
- Francesca – (Italian) From France, Free man
- Sarah – (Hebrew) Princess
- Juliette – (French, Latin) Little Julia
- Helen – (Greek) Torch, Shining light
- Leila – (Arabic) Night
- Gabriella – (Italian) God is my strength
- Manon – (French) Bitter
- Sally – (Hebrew) Princess
Hot Trending Exotic Girl Names
- Aya – (Japanese, Hebrew, Arabic) Colorful, Bird, Sign
- Luan – (Albanian, Irish) Moon, Lion, Warrior
- Seren – (Welsh, Turkish) Star, Sail mast
- Nara – (Japanese, Celtic) Happy
- Roisin – (Irish) Little rose
- Lina – (Arabic, Greek) Young palm tree, Tender, Flax
- Anouk – (Dutch, French) Grace
- Lilou – (French) Lily
- Lia – (Hebrew, Italian) Weary
- Lua – (Portuguese) Moon
- Naia – (Hawaiian, Greek, Basque) Dolphin, To flow, Wave
- Mari – (Welsh, Japanese) Drop of the sea, Bitter, Beloved, Love, Clever
- Yuna – (Swiss) Superiority, Gentleness, Desired
- Asta – (Norwegian) Divine strength
- Romi – (Hebrew) My height, My exaltation
- Mona – (Irish) Noble good
- Kali – (Sanskrit) Black one
- Luz – (Spanish) Light
- Jana – (Hebrew) God is gracious
Beautiful Exotic Girl Names
- Lila – (Arabic, Sanskrit) Night, Play
- Evie – (Hebrew) Life
- Nina – (Spanish) Little girl
- Ellie – (English) Bright shining one
- Layla – (English) Prosperous in war
- Bella – (Italian) Beautiful
- Noemi – (Italian, Hebrew) Pleasantness
- Mina – (German, Sanskrit, Persian) Love, Will helmet, Fish, Starling, Azure, Daisy
- Raya – (Hebrew) Friend
- Hana – (Hebrew, Hawaiian, Japanese) Grace, Work, Glow, Flower
- Frida – (German) Peace
- Mimi – (Hebrew, French, Latin) Sea of bitterness, Wonderful, Loveliness
- Zuri – (Kiswahili) Good, beautiful
- Selma – (German) Godly helmet
- Lilly – (English) Lily
- Mei – (Chinese, Hawaiian) Beautiful, Plum
Unique Exotic Girl Names
- Jenny – (Hebrew) White spirit, God is gracious
- Sinead – (Irish) God’s gracious gift
- Mya – (Greek) Beloved, Wished-for child, Mother, Emerald
- Malou – (Danish, French) Bitter, Beloved, Renowned warrior
- Leya – (Spanish, Hindi) The law, Lion
- Orli – (Hebrew) Light
- Liza – (Hebrew) Pledged to God
- Evi – (Hebrew) Life
- Gracia – (Latin) Favor, Blessing
- Iana – (Latin, Slavic) God is gracious
- Lulie – (German, French) Renowned warrior
- Alastriona – (Greek) Man’s defender
- Elif – (Turkish) Slender, Thin
- Lyna – (Greek) Light, Ray of sunshine
- Enzi – (Swahili) Powerful
- Miro – (Slavic) Peace, World
- Lya – (Swiss, English, French) Weary, Delicate, Clearing, Meadow
- Avni – (Sanskrit) Earth
- Margherita – (Italian) Daisy, Pearl
- Rayan – (Arabic) Land that is lush and rich in water
- Adna – (Hebrew) Rejuvenation, delight
Nature inspired Exotic Girl Names
- Erin – (Irish) From the island to the west
- Arla – (Swedish) Early
- Mairead – (Irish) Pearl
- Anja – (Russian) Grace
- Aylin – (Turkish) Of the moon
- Dua – (Arabic) Love, Prayer
- Ula – (Celtic) Gem of the sea
- Ana – (Spanish) Grace
- Ebba – (English, German) Fortress of riches, Strength of a boar
- Aina – (Hebrew, Finnish, Japanese, Persian) Graceful, Always, Love, Affection, Mirror
- Gali – (Hebrew) Wave
- Lowri – (Welsh, Latin) Laurel
- Elza – (Hebrew) God is my joy
- Lili – (Hebrew) Oath of God
- Ema – (German, Spanish, Japanese) Universal, Bay, Favor
- Ayda – (Arabic, Turkish) Returning visitor, Moon
- Gretel – (German) Pearl
- Rayen – (Mapuche) Flower
- Tyra – (Scandinavian) From the land of the Yew tree
- Azra – (Arabic) Virgin
- Jael – (Hebrew) Mountain goat
- Idra – (Aramaic) Fig tree
- Bethan – (Welsh) My God is an oath
- Ekaterina – (Slavic) Pure
- Asya – (Swahili) Born at a time of grief
- Yoli – (Spanish) Violet flower
Exotic European Girl Names
- Zofia – (Czech, Polish, Ukrainian) Wisdom
- Nia – (Swahili, Welsh, Irish) Purpose, Resolve, Brilliance, Bright
- Iza – (Spanish) Pledged to God
- Leonor – (Swiss) Torch, Light, Sun ray
- Liya – (Hebrew) I am with God
- Ona – (Lithuanian, Catalan) Grace, Wave, Bitter, Wished-for child
- Zita – (Italian, Persian, Greek) Little girl, Seeker
- Yelena – (Russian) Bright, Shining one
- Yana – (Slavic) God is gracious, Goddess of the Moon
- Perla – (Italian) Pearl
- Zala – (Ethiopian, Slovene) A people from southwest Ethiopia, Rose
- Ilma – (Finnish, Hungarian, Spanish) Air, Starlight
- Magda – (Slavic) Woman from Magdala
- Salma – (Arabic) Safe
- Iva – (Slavic) God is gracious
- Paola – (Italian) Small
- Zuzanna – (Slavic) Lily
- Lora – (Latin) Crowned with laurel, laurel
- Gala – (French, Russian) Merrymaking, Festivity, Calm
- Ela – (Turkish) Terebinth tree
Exotic Viking Girl Names
- Olga – (Slavic, Norse) Holy
- Nella – (Italian, Greek) Highly praiseworthy, Shining Light
- Helga – (Scandinavian) Holy, blessed
- Marta – (Spanish, Scandinavian) Lady
- Liva – (Latin, Norse) Olive tree, Protection, Life
- Hanna – (Swiss) God has favored me, Favor, Grace
- Ilse – (Dutch) Pledged to God
- Ulla – (Scandinavian) Will, Determination
- Klara – (German, Scandinavian) Light
- Tuva – (Swedish, Norwegian) Beautiful
- Teodora – (Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Polish) Gift of God
- Karla – (German) Free man
- Sofie – (Greek) Wisdom
- Lova – (Swedish) Renowned warrior
- Seela – (Finnish variation of Sela, Hebrew) Rock
- Karin – (Swedish, Greek) Pure
- Hilma – (German) Protective helmet
- Mayla – (Scandinavian, Greek) Mother, Nurse
Short Exotic Girl Names
- Joy – (English) Happiness, Great pleasure
- Rika – (Japanese, Dutch) Beautiful village, Peaceful or Estate ruler
- Este – (Persian) Star
- Raia – (Hebrew) Friend
- Indi – (English) Independent, Indian
- Lucie – (French, English) Light
- Paula – (Latin) Small, Humble
- Lilla – (Italian) Lilac
- Sonja – (Greek) Wisdom
- Hila – (Hebrew, Pashto) Halo, Hope
- Miray – (Turkish) Shining like the moon
- Iyla – (Hindi) Moonlight
- Esma – (Turkish, Bosnian) Supreme
- Ena – (Irish) Ardent, Little fire, Kernel, Grain, Peace
- Nela – (Latin, Slavic) Horn, Highly praiseworthy
- Rua – (Irish) Red
- Liz – (Hebrew) God’s promise
- Tashi – (Tibetan) Good fortune
- Nayla – (Arabic) Attainer, Gracious
- Asel – (Arabic, Persian) Honey
- Noya – (Hebrew or Cherokee) Beauty, Sand
- Zana – (Greek, Hebrew) Lily, Beauty, Guest, God is gracious
- Sina – (Swiss, Hebrew, Irish) Bear, Treasure, God is gracious
- Shula – (Arabic, Hebrew) Flame, Peace
- Neta – (Hebrew) Plant
Vintage Exotic Girl Names
- Elena – (Spanish, Italian, German, Greek) Bright, Shining light
- Maya – (English, Sanskrit, Hebrew) Water, Illusion, Magic, Mother, Beloved Bitter
- Elsa – (German) Pledged to God
- Pia – (Latin) Pious, From Mount Olympus
- Inez – (Spanish) Pure, Virginal
- Margo – (French) Pearl
- Adele – (French) Noble, Nobility
- Ellen – (English) Torch, Shining light
- Lula – (British) Famous warrior, Waterfall
- Karen – (Danish) Pure
- Aida – (Arabic) Happy
- Johanna – (Hebrew) God is gracious
- Lisa – (Hebrew) Pledged to God
- Clarissa – (Latin) Bright, Clear, Famous
- Elva – (Irish) Leader of the elves
- Rita – (Spanish, Hindi) Pearl, Truth, Order
- Vega – (Arabic, Spanish) Swooping eagle, Meadow
- Edna – (Hebrew) Rejuvenation, Delight
- Isabeau – (French) Pledged to God
- Linda – (Spanish, German) Pretty, Linden tree, Tender
- Sidonie – (Latin) From Sidon
- Maura – (Irish) Star of the sea, Bitterness, Beloved, Wished for child, Moor, Dark-skinned
- Vita – (Latin) Life
- Zahara – (Hebrew, Swahili) To shine, Flower
- Zuzu – (Czech) Lily
- Dora – (Greek) Gift
- Milla – (Russian, Latin) Young ceremonial attendant, Loved by the people
- Maud – (English, French, German) Battle-mighty
Romantic Exotic Girl Names
- Lara – (Russian, Roman) Citadel, Protection, Cheerful
- Rosa – (Latin) Rose, a flower
- Maryam – (Hebrew, Arabic) Drop of the sea, Bitter, Beloved
- Laia – (Catalan) Sweet-speaking
- Kerensa – (Cornish) Love
- Carla – (German) Free man
- Libi – (Hebrew) My heart
- Kalila – (Arabic) Beloved
- Pippi – (Greek, Norse) Lover of horses
- Vittoria – (Italian) Victory, Triumphant, Conqueror
- Esme – (French) Esteemed, beloved
- Leyla – (Arabic) Night
- Rosita – (Latin) Rose
- Esha – (Sanskrit) Desire
- Mayra – (Latin, Spanish, Hebrew) Beloved, Star of the sea, Bitter
- Aria – (Italian, Hebrew) Air, Song, Melody, Lion
Whimsical Exotic Girl Names
- Ayra – (Arabic, Urdu) Respectable, Awe-inspiring
- Yara – (Arabic) Friend, Helper
- Elin – (Greek) Shining, Brilliant
- Tia – (Spanish) Aunt, Goddess
- Laila – (Arabic, Sami) Night, Holy
- Saga – (Swedish) Story, Seeress
- Roma – (Italian) Capital city of Italy
- Tova – (Hebrew) Good, Pleasing
- Agni – (Sanskrit) Fire
- Shira – (Hebrew) My song
- Jara – (Slovakian, Spanish, Arabic) Rock-rose, Earthen water jug
- Freja – (Swedish, Danish) Lady, Noblewoman
- Fionnuala – (Irish Gaelic) White shoulders
- Masal – (Turkish) Fairy tale, fable
- Embla – (Norse) Elm
- Elli – (German, Finnish) Pledged to God
- Indu – (Hindi) Moon
- Dea – (Latin) Goddess
Badass Exotic Girl Names
- Gia – (Italian) God’s gracious gift
- Liv – (Norse) Life
- Gigi – (French) Earth worker
- Indie – (American) Independent
- Leia – (Spanish, Hindi) The law, Lion
- Juni – (Scandinavian) June
- Suri – (Hebrew) Princess
- Raquel – (Spanish) Ewe, Female sheep
- Zoya – (Russian) Life
- Lotta – (German) Free man
- Nika – (Greek) People of victory, Very good, Pure crystal water
- Rafa – (Arabic) Happiness, Prosperity
- Kalindi – (Hindi) Sun
- Zanna – (Hebrew) Lily
- Belen – (Spanish) Bethlehem, House of bread
- Gaia – (French, Greek, Latin) Earth mother, Rejoicing
- Teo – (Spanish) Gift of God
Celebrity inspired Exotic Girl Names
- Amber – (French) Amber-colored, Jewel, The sky
- Esti – (Persian) Star
- Uma – (Sanskrit, Hebrew) Light, Peace, Nation
- Juna – (English, Latin) June
- Jolie – (French) Pretty
- Riva – (Hebrew) Maiden
- Ysabel – (French, Hebrew) Consecrated by God, Pledged to God
- Lea – (Hebrew) Meadow, Weary, Delicate
- Zoe – (Greek) Life
- Pau – (Catalan) Peace
- Eva – (Latin, Hebrew) Life
Literary Exotic Girl Names
- Heidi – (German) Noble, Nobility
- Anais – (Catalan, Hebrew) Grace
- Siobhan – (Irish Gaelic) God is gracious
- Lars – (Scandinavian, Latin) Crowned with laurel
- Sara – (Hebrew) Princess
- Julie – (French, Latin) Youthful, Sky father
- Clea – (Greek) To praise, Acclaim, Glory
- Lukas – (German) Man from Lucanus
- Ilsa – (German) Pledged to God
- Sula – (Scandinavian, Hebrew) Little she-bear, Peace
Wrap Up
So hopefully, this exotic girl name tour has helped you out and make you excited about naming!
Ayla, Elowen and Rhea are such beautiful names, Leocadia and Zephyra have strength and history.
Whatever name you’re going for, remember, giving your baby a name is one of the most important gifts you’ll ever give him or her.
It’s a way to celebrate your aspirations for her, your passion for culture, or just a very dear old memory.
Names for your baby are like the title of the novel about her, and a mystical name will make her feel magical and new from the very outset.
So take your time, utter the names, imagine them mumbled in the wind or shouted across a playground.
Happy naming and may your little girl be as amazing as her name!
