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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

16 names

Arabic · Urdu · Persian

Almas

Diamond

Rare gem
Arabic

Badr

Full moon

Rare gem
Arabic · Russian

Dima

Lasting rain

Rare gem
Persian · Arabic

Firdaus

Paradise; heavenly garden

Rare gem
Arabic

Hilal

Crescent moon

Rare gem
Arabic

Ihsan

Excellence; doing good beautifully

Rare gem
Arabic

Ikram

Honor; generosity

Rare gem
Arabic

Ilham

Inspiration

Rare gem
Urdu · Arabic

Inayat

Care; concern

Rare gem
Arabic

Maram

Wish; desire

Rare gem
Arabic

Nasim

Gentle breeze; fresh air

Rare gem
Arabic

Rida

Contentment; satisfaction

Rare gem
Arabic

Sabah

Morning

Rare gem
Arabic

Wissam

Medal; badge of distinction

Rare gem
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