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

Japanese

Akari

Brightness and village in one Japanese spelling

FamiliarRising
Japanese

Akira

Bright or clear in one Japanese spelling

Familiar
Japanese

Aoto

Blue-green and person in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Arata

New; fresh in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Asahi

Morning sun in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Asuka

Tomorrow and fragrance in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Ayato

Meaning depends on the chosen kanji

Rare gem
Ava for iPhone

One name at a time, together.

In Ava, you meet one name at a time. Swipe up for the next, heart the ones you love and share your shortlist with your partner.

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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