The name collection

Names with meaning.

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

First letter
  • All
  • A
  • B, no names
  • C, no names
  • D
  • E, no names
  • F, no names
  • G, no names
  • H, no names
  • I, no names
  • J, no names
  • K, no names
  • L, no names
  • M
  • N
  • O, no names
  • P, no names
  • Q, no names
  • R
  • S
  • T, no names
  • U, no names
  • V, no names
  • W, no names
  • X, no names
  • Y, no names
  • Z

Soft & gentle

Gentle sounds, tender meanings

11 names

Swahili · Arabic

Amani

Peace in Swahili; wishes in Arabic

Familiar
Arabic · Sanskrit

Amal

Hope

Uncommon
Hindi · Arabic

Diya

Lamp; light

Uncommon
Arabic

Safa

Purity; clarity

Uncommon
Arabic

Zayan

Beautiful

Uncommon
Arabic · Russian

Dima

Lasting rain

Rare gem
Arabic

Maram

Wish; desire

Rare gem
Arabic

Nasim

Gentle breeze; fresh air

Rare gem
Arabic

Rida

Contentment; satisfaction

Rare gem
Arabic

Sabah

Morning

Rare gem
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.

Meet Ava
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.
Development preview