The name collection

Names with meaning.

3,600+ baby names from 25 cultures, each with its meaning, origin, pronunciation and story.

Modern discoveries

Contemporary choices across cultures

49–53 of 53 names

Hebrew

White broom plant

Rare gem

Chinese · Portuguese · Japanese

Auspicious with Chinese 瑞; other origins differ

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Chinese

Like an evening tide with the cited Chinese characters

Rare gem

Japanese

Clear, cool or distant in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem

Japanese

Coolness and greatness in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem

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