Meet Ava
The name collection

Names with meaning.

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

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Bridge names

At home in more than one culture

8 names

Spanish · Hebrew · Latin

Alma

Soul in Spanish; other independent roots exist

Familiar
Hebrew · Lithuanian · Spanish

Dalia

Branch; bough

Familiar
Spanish · Yoruba

Lola

Sorrows, through Dolores

Familiar
Spanish · Portuguese · Japanese

Rio

River in Spanish and Portuguese; Japanese readings depend on kanji

Familiar
Japanese · Basque · Finnish

Mari

Meaning varies by language and Japanese kanji

Uncommon
Hebrew · Spanish

Gil

Joy; happiness

Rare gem
Spanish · Hebrew

Paz

Peace in Spanish; gold in Hebrew

Rare gem
Spanish · Arabic

Vega

Meadow or plain in Spanish; an astronomical route is separate

Rare gem
Ava for iPhone

One name at a time, together.

In Ava, you meet one name at a time. Swipe up for the next, heart the ones you love and share your shortlist with your partner.

Meet Ava
Ava’s feed on a pink page: Sienna, an Italian name meaning “from Siena; a reddish-brown color”, with its pronunciation, story and Love and Share buttons.
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