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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

13 names

English · French · Yoruba

Remi

Oarsman, through Rémi

Familiar
Tswana · Greek

Neo

Gift in Tswana; new in the Greek-derived modern name

Uncommon
Zulu · Xhosa

Andile

They have increased

Rare gem
Zulu · Xhosa

Ayanda

They are increasing

Rare gem
Yoruba

Ayomide

My joy has arrived

Rare gem
Yoruba

Dayo

Joy arrives

Rare gem
Yoruba

Iyanu

Wonder; miracle

Rare gem
Igbo

Kamsi

Short form of Kamsiyochukwu

Rare gem
Zulu · Xhosa

Okuhle

That which is beautiful or good

Rare gem
Shona

Tinashe

We are with God

Rare gem
Yoruba · German

Tobi

Great in Yoruba short forms; also a form of Tobias

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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