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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

11 names

Spanish · Yoruba

Lola

Sorrows, through Dolores

Familiar
Swahili · Welsh

Nia

Purpose in Swahili; Welsh form of Niamh

Familiar
Swahili

Zuri

Beautiful

Familiar
Swahili

Sanaa

Art; work of art in Swahili

Uncommon
Zulu · Xhosa

Amahle

The beautiful ones

Rare gem
Yoruba

Eniola

Person of wealth

Rare gem
Swahili

Johari

Jewel; precious stone

Rare gem
Yoruba

Kemi

Cherish me; short form of several Yoruba names

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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