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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Modern discoveries

Contemporary choices across cultures

7 names

Spanish

Cruz

Cross

Familiar
Spanish

Rey

King; also a short form of Reynaldo

Familiar
Spanish · Portuguese · Japanese

Rio

River in Spanish and Portuguese; Japanese readings depend on kanji

Familiar
Spanish · Portuguese

Santana

Saint Anne

Familiar
Basque

Alaitz

Name of a mountain range in Navarre

Rare gem
Basque

Amaiur

Basque place name; etymology uncertain

Rare gem
Spanish · Hebrew

Paz

Peace in Spanish; gold in Hebrew

Rare gem
Ava for iPhone

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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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