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

9 names

Japanese · Hebrew

Ran

Orchid in Japanese 蘭; singing in Hebrew

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Japanese

Rei

Bell, beauty or jade’s sound in one Japanese spelling

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Japanese

Riko

Meaning depends on the chosen kanji

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Japanese

Riku

Land in one Japanese spelling

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Japanese

Rin

Dignified in one Japanese spelling

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Japanese

Ritsu

Meaning depends on kanji; law is one possibility

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Chinese · Portuguese · Japanese

Rui

Auspicious with Chinese 瑞; other origins differ

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Japanese

Ryo

Clear, cool or distant in one Japanese spelling

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Japanese

Ryota

Coolness and greatness in one Japanese spelling

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Ava for iPhone

One name at a time, together.

In Ava, you meet one name at a time. Swipe up for the next, heart the ones you love and share your shortlist with your partner.

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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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