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

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Soft & gentle

Gentle sounds, tender meanings

39 names

Arabic

Isa

Jesus

Familiar
Arabic

Khalil

Close friend

Familiar
Arabic

Rayan

Well-watered; luxuriant

Familiar
Arabic · Sanskrit

Samir

Companion in evening talk

Familiar
Arabic

Yahya

Quranic form of John; derivation debated

FamiliarRising
Arabic

Amin

Trustworthy; faithful

Uncommon
Arabic

Anas

Friendliness

Uncommon
Arabic

Ayman

Blessed; fortunate

Uncommon
Arabic

Aziz

Beloved; mighty

Uncommon
Arabic

Bilal

Moisture; refreshment

Uncommon
Arabic

Hadi

Guide; one who leads

Uncommon
Arabic · Hebrew

Ilyas

My God is the Lord

Uncommon
Arabic

Jamal

Beauty; elegance

Uncommon
Arabic

Jawad

Generous

Uncommon
Arabic

Karam

Generosity

Uncommon
Arabic

Mazin

Rain clouds

Uncommon
Arabic

Nabil

Noble; honorable

Uncommon
Arabic

Naim

Bliss; comfort; ease

Uncommon
Arabic

Rami

Archer; one who aims

Uncommon
Arabic

Salim

Safe; sound; whole

Uncommon
Arabic · Finnish

Sami

Lofty; exalted

Uncommon
Arabic

Tamim

Possibly complete; strong

Uncommon
Arabic

Yasin

Named for the 36th surah of the Qur’an

Uncommon
Arabic

Anis

Friendly; companion

Rare gem
Arabic

Anwar

Brighter; more radiant

Rare gem
Arabic

Bashir

Bringer of good news

Rare gem
Arabic

Basim

Smiling

Rare gem
Arabic

Bassam

Smiling; cheerful

Rare gem
Arabic

Fadi

Redeemer; savior

Rare gem
Arabic · Urdu

Jamil

Beautiful

Rare gem
Turkish · Arabic

Kerem

Generous; noble

Rare gem
Arabic

Kinan

Cover; protection

Rare gem
Arabic

Latif

Gentle; kind

Rare gem
Arabic

Munir

Bright; shining

Rare gem
Arabic

Sabri

Patient

Rare gem
Arabic

Talal

Fine rain; morning dew

Rare gem
Arabic

Walid

Newborn child

Rare gem
Arabic

Wasim

Handsome; graceful

Rare gem
Arabic

Zuhair

Small flower

Rare gem
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