The name collection

Names with meaning.

3,600+ baby names from 25 cultures, each with its meaning, origin, pronunciation and story.

First letter

Bridge names

At home in more than one culture

6 names

Arabic · Sanskrit

Samir

Companion in evening talk

Familiar
Arabic · Finnish

Sami

Lofty; exalted

Uncommon
Arabic · Japanese

Sana

Radiance; brilliance

Uncommon
Turkish · Swedish

Selma

Peaceful; safe

Uncommon
Irish · Hebrew

Shay

Probably fine or learned in Irish; gift in Hebrew

Uncommon
Finnish · Indonesian

Sari

Finnish form of Sarah; Indonesian essence

Rare gem
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