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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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Rare gems

Less common in the US

11 names

Japanese

Akane

Madder; deep red in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese · Finnish

Aki

Autumn or brightness in Japanese; Finnish short form

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Japanese

Akio

Bright man in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Hebrew · Japanese

Ami

My people

Rare gem
Japanese

Aoi

Hollyhock or blue-green in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Aoto

Blue-green and person in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Arata

New; fresh in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Asahi

Morning sun in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Asuka

Tomorrow and fragrance in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Ayaka

Color and flower in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Ayato

Meaning depends on the chosen kanji

Rare gem
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Ava’s feed on a pink page: Sienna, an Italian name meaning “from Siena; a reddish-brown color”, with its pronunciation, story and Love and Share buttons.
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