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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Soft & gentle

Gentle sounds, tender meanings

18 names

Old German · Portuguese

Amalia

Unceasing; vigorous; brave

Familiar
Brazilian Portuguese

Amora

Blackberry in Portuguese; love-inspired modern usage also exists

FamiliarRising
Portuguese · Greek

Ariana

Form of Ariadne; possibly most holy

Familiar
Portuguese · Spanish

Dulce

Sweet

Familiar
Portuguese

Luísa

Famous in battle

Familiar
Portuguese · Spanish

Mariana

Feminine of Marianus; also Maria combined with Ana

Familiar
English · Portuguese

Samara

Possibly a place name or winged seed

Familiar
Brazilian Portuguese

Clarice

Bright; clear

Uncommon
Portuguese

Joana

God is gracious

Uncommon
English · Italian · Portuguese

Luana

Literary and film name; origin uncertain

Uncommon
Brazilian Portuguese

Elis

Short form of Elisa; my God is an oath

Rare gem
Brazilian Portuguese

Heloísa

Probably healthy or whole; wide

Rare gem
Nheengatu · Brazilian Portuguese

Iara

Lady of the water

Rare gem
Brazilian Portuguese · Nheengatu

Iracema

Brazilian literary name; original interpretation debated

Rare gem
Galician · Portuguese

Iria

Possibly a form of Irene

Rare gem
Portuguese

Madalena

Woman from Magdala

Rare gem
Brazilian Portuguese · Tupi

Potira

Flower, from Tupi potyra

Rare gem
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