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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97–112 of 112 names

Hebrew

Noga

Brightness

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Hawaiian

Nohea

Beautiful; handsome

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Zulu

Nolwazi

Knowledgeable one

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Breton

Nolwenn

Holy one from Noyal

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Zulu

Nomvula

Associated with rain; born on a rainy day

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Persian

Noushin

Sweet; pleasant

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Japanese

Nozomi

Meaning depends on kanji; hope or wish are possibilities

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Irish

Nuala

White shoulder, through Fionnuala

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Portuguese

Nuno

Possibly ninth or grandfather

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Catalan

Núria

Marian sanctuary name in Catalonia

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Swahili

Nuru

Light

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Kikuyu

Nyambura

Associated with rain

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