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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

13 names

Sanskrit · Persian

Aryan

Noble; honorable

Familiar
Dutch · Persian

Jasper

Possibly treasurer; also a gemstone name

Familiar
Persian · Irish

Kian

Royal; king

Familiar
Persian

Arman

Wish; ideal; aspiration

Uncommon
Persian

Shayan

Worthy; deserving

Uncommon
Persian · Kurdish

Azad

Free

Rare gem
Persian

Bardia

Exalted; lofty

Rare gem
Persian

Keyvan

The planet Saturn

Rare gem
Persian

Navid

Good news; glad tidings

Rare gem
Persian

Parsa

Devout; pious

Rare gem
Persian

Peyman

Promise; covenant

Rare gem
Persian

Roshan

Bright; full of light

Rare gem
Persian

Sepehr

Sky; the heavens

Rare gem
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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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