Princess names from around the World (that aren’t overused)

Looking for princess names that feel fresh, global and full of meaning? You’re in the right place. When I was expecting my daughter, I wanted a name that embodied strength and grace. That quest led me down a rabbit hole of beautiful, underused princess names from around the world.

You might just be indulging in some name-nerd fun too but either way, this list is for you. Let’s get into this list of unique princess names, each with its own story and cultural significance.

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Multicultural Princess names

Celebrate global heritage with these princess names from various cultures.

African Princess names

Makeda (Ethiopian) – Name of the Queen of Sheba

Serwaa (Ghanaian) – noble or royal woman, typically a young woman of noble birth

Adoma (Ghanaian) – “Grace” or “royalty through grace”

Ameerah / Amirah (Nigerian) – “Princess” or “commander”

Adaeze (Nigerian) – princess

Ezeada / Ezeani (Nigerian) – daughter of a king

Omosalewa (Nigerian) – child of royalty

Adebimpe / Adebayo / Adeola (Nigerian) – “Crown has birthed beauty” / “Joy of the crown” / “Crown brings wealth”

Malkia (Swahili) – “Queen”; commonly used for girls of royal bearing in East Africa

Binti (Swahili) – “Daughter”; often used as a title for royal daughters

Makeda (Ethiopian) – name of the legendary Queen of Sheba; strong royal and biblical association

Saba (Ethiopian) – refers to the ancient Kingdom of Sheba; often linked to royal heritage

Zawadi (Swahili) – “Gift”; given to girls considered precious or born into important families

Faduma / Fadumo (Somali) – derived from Fatima, highly respected; linked to nobility and religious royalty

Ifrah (Somali) – “Joy”; not literal princess but commonly used for girls with cherished, noble status

Shahrazad (North African/Arabic) – “Noble-born” or “city dweller of high status”; iconic princess from One Thousand and One Nights

Rania (Arabic, North Africa) – “Queen” or “gazing one”; made famous by Queen Rania of Jordan

Seble (Ethiopian/Eritrean) – “Royal”; traditionally given to noble girls
Weini (Tigrinya, Eritrean) – while meaning “grace,” it’s often given to noble daughters
Aissatou (Senegalese/Fulani origin) – derived from Aisha, often associated with noble lineage in Islamic culture

Which African princess name symbolizes abundance?

Zinzi means “abundance” in South African languages.

Scandinavian Princess names

Freydis (Old Norse) – “Noblewoman” or “Lady of the gods”; famously used by Viking chieftain’s daughter

Sigrid (Swedish/Norwegian) – “Beautiful victory”; name of queens and noblewomen in Scandinavian history

Astrid (Scandinavian) – “Divine strength” or “godly beauty”; worn by multiple Scandinavian royals

Thyra (Danish) – “Thor’s battle”; Queen Thyra was the wife of Gorm the Old, early Danish royalty

Ingrid (Norwegian/Swedish) – “Fair” or “beautiful”; name of Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway

Ragnhild (Old Norse) – “Advisor in battle”; used by royal and noble women

Helga (Old Norse/Scandinavian) – “Holy” or “blessed”; often linked to royal or sacred lineages

Arabic Princess names

Layla – “Night beauty”

Zahra – “Flower”

Soraya – “Gem”

Yasmin – “Jasmine flower”

Malika (Arabic) – “Queen”; powerful and regal, common in Arabic-speaking countries

Shahzadi / Shehzadi (Persian/Urdu) – “Princess”

Sultana (Arabic) – “Ruler” or “female sultan”; royal authority

Noor (Arabic) – “Light”; used by Queen Noor of Jordan

Lulu (Arabic) – “Pearl”; often used affectionately for royal daughters

Rania (Arabic) – “Queenly” or “gazing upon”; Queen Rania of Jordan is a famous example

Zaynab (Arabic) – Name of the Prophet Muhammad’s granddaughter; often used in royal families

Jamila (Arabic) – “Beautiful”; frequently used among royal lineages for its elegance

Kanza (Arabic) – “Treasure”; sometimes used in poetic royal contexts

Asian Princess names

Hime (Japanese) – literally means “princess”

Ohime (Japanese) – “honorable princess”

Gongzhu (Chinese) – literally the word for “princess” (used as a title, not a personal name)

Rajkumari (Hindi/Sanskrit) – “princess,” used in many royal Indian families
Rani (Hindi) – “queen”; a very popular royal name
Kumari (Nepali/Sanskrit) – “princess” or “young maiden,” also refers to the living goddess tradition in Nepal
Devi (Sanskrit) – “goddess”; common in divine and royal names
Shanaya (Sanskrit) – “eminent” or “distinguished,” often used in royal contexts

Putri (Indonesian/Malay) – “princess”; still commonly used in names and titles (e.g. Putri Ayu)

Cempaka (Indonesian/Malay) – a royal flower name, often used in royal titles

Ratna (Sanskrit, used in Indonesia & Bali) – “jewel”; symbolic of royalty and nobility

Siti (Malay) – “lady” or “noblewoman”; not a direct translation but used in high-status names

Kaew (Thai) – “precious” or “gem”; often associated with royal heritage

Princess warrior names

For those seeking names that blend elegance with strength…

Aife (Irish) – legendary warrior princess in Celtic mythology

Boudicca (Celtic/British) – queen and warrior who led an uprising against the Romans

Andromeda (Greek) – noblewoman linked to battle and bravery in mythology

Alala (Greek) – name of the goddess of war cries

Chanda (Sanskrit) – fierce and passionate, used in goddess names with warrior aspects

Elda (Italian/Germanic) – “battle maiden”

Isolde (Welsh) – tied to legends of strong royal women

Cartoon Princess names

Inspired by animated royalty, these names are both familiar and unique:

Ariel – The Little Mermaid

Tiana – The Princess and the Frog

Merida – Brave

Elena – Elena of Avalor

Raya – Raya and the Last Dragon

Which Hebrew name means “princess”?
Sarai directly translates to “princess” in Hebrew.

Fictional backstories

Bring these names to life with imaginative tales:

Magnolia – A spirited Southern belle who ran her own peach farm and never let anyone dim her shine.

Zara – A desert princess who tamed wild horses and led her tribe to prosperity.

Elowen – A forest-dwelling princess who communicated with animals and protected the ancient woods.

FAQs

What are some unique princess names?
Names like Seraphina, Zephyra and Isolde offer a unique twist on traditional princess names.

Are there names that mean “princess”?
Yes, names such as Amira (Arabic), Sarai (Hebrew) and Putri (Indonesian) directly translate to “princess.”

Which princess names are inspired by warriors?
Names like Bellatrix, Matilda and Leona blend royal elegance with warrior strength.

Can you suggest multicultural princess names?
Absolutely! Consider Adesuwa (Nigerian), Astrid (Scandinavian), Sakura (Japanese) and Lakshmi (Indian) for a global touch.