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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

8 names

Hawaiian · Japanese · Chinese

Kai

Sea in Hawaiian; East Asian meanings depend on spelling

Top 100
Japanese

Kenzo

Health and three in one Japanese spelling

Familiar
Japanese

Kaito

Sea and soaring in one Japanese spelling

Uncommon
Japanese

Kanata

Music and abundance in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Kanna

Meaning depends on the chosen kanji

Rare gem
Japanese

Kazuki

Harmony and tree in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Kiko

Child of hope in 希子; other spellings differ

Rare gem
Japanese

Kotone

Koto sound in one Japanese spelling

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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