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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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Modern discoveries

Contemporary choices across cultures

7 names

Swahili

Omari

Uncertain; possibly a Swahili form of Umar

Familiar
Swahili

Jabari

Powerful; almighty

Uncommon
African American

Jelani

Uncertain; possibly related to the Arabic name Jilani

Uncommon
Yoruba

Bolaji

One who wakes with wealth

Rare gem
Igbo

Ebuka

Short form of Chukwuebuka

Rare gem
Swahili

Jumaane

Tuesday; associated with a Tuesday birth

Rare gem
Yoruba

Kayode

Bringing joy

Rare gem
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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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