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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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Rare gems

Less common in the US

19 names

Tupi · Brazilian Portuguese

Araci

Mother of the day

Rare gem
Portuguese

Carlota

Feminine form in the Charles family

Rare gem
Brazilian Portuguese

Elis

Short form of Elisa; my God is an oath

Rare gem
Portuguese

Filipa

Lover of horses

Rare gem
Brazilian Portuguese

Heloísa

Probably healthy or whole; wide

Rare gem
Nheengatu · Brazilian Portuguese

Iara

Lady of the water

Rare gem
Brazilian Portuguese · Nheengatu

Iracema

Brazilian literary name; original interpretation debated

Rare gem
Galician · Portuguese

Iria

Possibly a form of Irene

Rare gem
Portuguese

Madalena

Woman from Magdala

Rare gem
Portuguese

Mafalda

Strength in battle, through Matilda

Rare gem
Portuguese

Matilde

Strength in battle

Rare gem
Brazilian Portuguese · Tupi

Potira

Flower, from Tupi potyra

Rare gem
Portuguese

Vitória

Portuguese form of Victoria: victory

Rare gem
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