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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Mythology

Gods, heroes and legends

19 names

Nheengatu · Brazilian Portuguese · Persian

Yara

Variant of Iara: lady of the water; Persian Yara is separate

FamiliarRising
Tagalog · Filipino · Persian

Tala

Star in Tagalog; gold in Persian

Uncommon
Persian

Afsaneh

Legend; fairy tale

Rare gem
Persian

Anahita

Pure; immaculate

Rare gem
Persian

Arash

Etymology uncertain; name of a legendary archer

Rare gem
Persian

Armita

Associated with devotion; from Armaiti

Rare gem
Persian

Bahram

Victorious

Rare gem
Persian

Homa

Mythical bird associated with good fortune

Rare gem
Persian

Houshang

Possibly good dwelling or good choice

Rare gem
Persian

Jamshid

Radiant Jam; shining king

Rare gem
Persian · Sanskrit

Mitra

Friendship; covenant

Rare gem
Persian

Nariman

Heroic-minded

Rare gem
Persian

Pari

Fairy

Rare gem
Persian

Rostam

Meaning uncertain; Persian epic hero

Rare gem
Persian

Siavash

Owner of black stallions

Rare gem
Persian

Soroush

Obedience; associated with a divine messenger

Rare gem
Persian

Zal

White-haired; associated with albinism

Rare gem
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