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

7 names

Arabic · Japanese

Aya

Sign; miracle; verse

Familiar
Japanese

Aiko

Love and child in one Japanese spelling

Uncommon
Hebrew · Japanese

Ami

My people

Rare gem
Japanese

Aoto

Blue-green and person in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Arata

New; fresh in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Ayaka

Color and flower in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Ayato

Meaning depends on the chosen kanji

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.

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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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