Mimmi

Mia

Hebrew · “Originally a Scandinavian and Italian short form of Maria, itself from the Hebrew Miryam (Miriam), whose precise meaning is debated — possible derivations include "beloved," "sea of bitterness," "rebelliousness," or from Egyptian mr, "love" or "beloved." Mia has also been independently used as a short form of names like Amelia and Naomi. It became one of the most popular feminine names in the English-speaking world in the early 21st century.”

Lena

Greek · “Lena is a short form of Helena or Magdalena, ultimately deriving from the Greek "Helene", whose etymology is debated but often connected to "helios" (sun) or "selene" (moon), or to a root meaning "torch" or "bright". As a standalone name it gained popularity across Scandinavia, Germany, and Russia in the 19th and 20th centuries, and is now used independently throughout the world.”

Maja

Polish · “Maja is a widespread Slavic feminine name with two distinct origins: it functions as both a short form of Marija (the Slavic form of Mary, from Hebrew Miriam meaning "beloved" or "wished-for child") and as an independent name connected to the Roman goddess Maia, deity of spring and growth. In Polish, Czech, Slovak, and South Slavic cultures it is a popular springtime name associated with warmth, nature, and new beginnings.”

Benny

“Benny is a diminutive of Benjamin, which derives from the Hebrew "Binyamin" meaning "son of the right hand" or "son of the south" — both suggesting favour and strength. In the Hebrew Bible, Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. As a standalone given name, Benny has been popular across Europe and the Americas throughout the 20th century.”

Annie

“Annie is a diminutive of Anne, itself the English form of the Latin Anna, from the Hebrew Channah meaning "grace" or "favour". The name has been in continuous use across Europe since the early Christian period. In American culture it is indelibly associated with the red-headed orphan protagonist of the musical "Annie", based on the comic strip "Little Orphan Annie".”

Josephine

“The French feminine form of Joseph, from the Hebrew Yosef, meaning "God will add" or "may God increase" — from yasaf, "to add." Joseph was the beloved son of Jacob in Genesis, whose coat of many colours became a symbol of favour and envy. The French feminine form Joséphine was famously borne by Napoleon's first wife, the Empress Joséphine de Beauharnais, which gave the name a lasting aristocratic and romantic European register.”

Jeremy

“The English form of the Hebrew name Yirmiyahu (Jeremiah), meaning "God will exalt" or "appointed by God" — from the Hebrew rāmāh ("to exalt") and El/Yah ("God"). Jeremiah was one of the major prophets of the Old Testament, whose lamentations gave rise to the English word "jeremiad." Jeremy emerged as the distinctive English colloquial form of the name and has been in widespread use since the 17th century.”

Jairo

“Jairo is the Spanish form of Jair, from the Hebrew "Yair" meaning "he enlightens" or "he shines". In the Hebrew Bible, Jair was a judge of Israel. In the New Testament, Jairus is the synagogue ruler whose daughter Jesus raises from the dead (Mark 5:22). The name is widely used in Latin America and among Spanish-speaking communities, where it has been popular since the mid-20th century.”

John

“From the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious," via the Greek Ioannes and Latin Iohannes. It is one of the most widely used masculine names in Western history, borne by two major figures in the New Testament — John the Baptist and John the Apostle — which drove its adoption across Christian Europe throughout the medieval period.”