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Names with meaning.

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

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25 names

Czech

Václav

More or greater + glory

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Finnish

Väinö

Short form of Väinämöinen

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Latin

Valerian

Form of Valerianus, related to Valerius and strength

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Finnish

Valo

Light

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Sanskrit

Varun

Form of Varuna; possibly encompassing

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Portuguese

Vasco

From Velasco; possibly connected with a Basque crow word

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Sanskrit

Vasu

Excellent; bright; wealthy

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Croatian

Vedran

Clear or cheerful

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Serbian · Croatian · Russian

Velimir

Great + peace or world

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Bulgarian · Serbian

Veselin

Cheerful

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Norwegian

Vetle

Winter traveler; bear cub

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Tamil

Vetri

Victory; success

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Norwegian · Old Norse

Vidar

Uncertain; possibly wide warrior

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Vietnamese

Viet

Refers to Vietnam and the Việt people

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Sanskrit

Vikram

Valor; mighty stride

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Danish

Villads

Will and battle, through Willehad

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Sanskrit

Vimal

Pure; spotless

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Sanskrit

Vinay

Modesty; guidance

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Vietnamese

Vinh

Glory

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Portuguese

Vinícius

Portuguese form of Vinicius; possibly related to Latin wine

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Sanskrit

Vinod

Joy; delight

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Sanskrit

Vivek

Discernment; wisdom

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Serbian

Vuk

Wolf

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