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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

15 names

Japanese

Makoto

Sincerity in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Mamoru

Protect or guard in 守; other spellings differ

Rare gem
Japanese · Māori

Mana

Japanese meaning depends on spelling; spiritual power in Māori

Rare gem
Japanese

Masaki

Meaning depends on the chosen kanji

Rare gem
Tagalog · Japanese

Mayumi

Tender; soft; modest

Rare gem
Japanese

Michiko

Beauty, wisdom and child in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Midori

Green in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Miku

Beauty and sky in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Minato

Harbor in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Mio

Waterway; beauty and blossom in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Mirai

Future in 未来; other spellings differ

Rare gem
Japanese

Misaki

Beauty and blossoming in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Mitsuki

Beauty and moon in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Miyu

Beauty and gentleness in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Momoko

Peach and child in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
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