Girl Names That Mean Red

Do you want to give your baby daughter a name that means red? There are plenty of beautiful names out there that mean red. Have a look at our list of baby names. This list barely scratches the surface, but is filled with plenty of rich options. Take a look and select the perfect name for your daughter.

Akako

Akako is of Japanese origin. The name means “red”. Red in early Japanese culture was thought to contain magical and healing powers.

Shani

Shani comes from Hebrew, Egyptian, and Swahili origins. The name Shani means different things depending on its origin. In Egyptian, the name means “present”. In Swahili, it means “a marvel, wondrous”. In Hebrew, Shani means “scarlet, crimson red”.

Scarlett

Scarlett is a name of English origin. It was originally a surname and given to those who sold scarlet cloth. It means “red, bright red, scarlet”. The name is popular in Hollywood for the actresses that bear it.

Rubina

Rubina is of Hebrew origin. It’s a variant of the name Rubena. It means “ruby, red gemstone”.

Akane

Akane comes from Japanese origin. The name comes from the word for “deep red” and derives from the rubia plant that makes red dye. The name shares the same meaning.

Arusha

Arusha comes from Indian origin. The name means “red, the sun, bright”. The color has significant meaning in Hindu mythology.

Ruby

Ruby has Latin and French origins. The name derives from the Latin word ruber, which means red. It means “deep red precious stone”.

Flanna

Flanna has Gaelic and Irish origins. The name isn’t very common. Flanna means “red-haired”.

Omaira

Omaira is of Arabic origin. The name means “long life, red”.

Sienna

Sienna is of Italian origin. The name derives from the Italian city of Siena. It means “orange-red.

Kamala

Kamala is of Indian origin. The name means “lotus, pale red”. Kamala is another name for the Hindu goddess Lakshmi. Lakshmi is the goddess of good luck and beauty.

Rufina

Rufina has Latin, Greek, Italian, Spanish, and Russian origins. The name is a common surname but as a first name, it’s the female variant of Rufus. Rufina means “red-haired”.

Corsen

Corsen is of Welsh origin. The name means “red, reed”.

Alhambra

Alhambra has Spanish and Arabic origins. In Arabic, it means “red castle, vermillion”. In Spanish, it’s the name of the “red city” in Spain.

Ginger

Ginger is of English origin. The name doesn’t have the meaning of red. However, it has been a nickname for those who have red hair.

Roana

Roana has Old Norse and Spanish origins. In Old Norse, Roana means “ruler’s counselor”. It’s a variant of Rhona. In Spanish, Roana means “reddish-brown skin.”

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