The name collection

Names with meaning.

3,600+ baby names from 25 cultures, each with its meaning, origin, pronunciation and story.

Short & sweet

Four letters or fewer

21 names

English

Ruby

Ruby gemstone

Top 100
Arabic · Hebrew · Russian

Raya

Banner; flag

Familiar
Greek · Latin

Rhea

Meaning unknown; flow and earth are proposed connections

Familiar
German · Dutch

Romy

Pet form of Rosemarie, Rosemary or Rom- names

FamiliarRising
Latin · Slavic

Rosa

Rose; older Germanic and separate Slavic routes also exist

Familiar
English · French · Germanic · Latin

Rose

Rose flower; an older Germanic name history also exists

Familiar
Hebrew

Ruth

Probably friend; companion

Familiar
Persian

Raha

Free; unbound

Uncommon
Arabic

Reem

White gazelle

Uncommon
Hebrew · Japanese

Rina

Joyful song

Uncommon
Hindi

Riya

Often associated with singing; derivation uncertain

Uncommon
Persian

Roya

Dream

Uncommon
English

Rue

Rue herb

Uncommon
Old Norse · Norwegian

Runa

Feminine form of Rune

Uncommon
Bulgarian · Serbian

Rada

Short form of Slavic names with rad: happy or willing

Rare gem
Japanese

Riko

Meaning depends on the chosen kanji

Rare gem
Japanese

Rin

Dignified in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Dutch

Roos

Rose

Rare gem
Arabic

Ruba

Hill

Rare gem
Shona

Rudo

Love

Rare gem
Sanskrit

Rupa

Form; appearance

Rare gem
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