Female and male names most popular from last year : Samaritan.

Arabic name meaning 'eastern', derived from 'shamal' meaning 'north'. In Islamic tradition, it signifies hope and optimism as the eastern world will rise first on Judgment Day.

Unique Greek girl's name derived from the Greek word 'phos', meaning 'light'. It signifies someone who is radiant or enlightening, inspired by Saint Photini, an early Christian missionary and martyr.

Ancient Hebrew name, its origins dating back to around 1000 BCE, with a meaning open to interpretation but often associated with concepts like 'gift from God' or divine beauty.

Samari is a captivating Persian name derived from Samuel, meaning "name of God," associated with the ancient city of Samaria in the West Bank, and featuring in Ibrahim Abdel Meguid's novel "The Samaritan.