Folk Names, Meanings, and their History

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Enya (EN-yah)

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female feminine musician singer folk girl irish

enya name meaning

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Ghumra (GUHM-rah)

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ghumra name meaning

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Mahua (mah-hoo-ah)

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dance feminine melodious indian intoxicating indian-bengali girl

mahua name meaning

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Raika (RAI-ka)

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female feminine dance rajasthani music baby folk

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Rudali (roo-DAH-lee)

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mourning indian female hindi feminine baby woman

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Thom (THAHM)

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gaelic singer guitarist musician english scottish boy

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