The name collection

Names with meaning.

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

First letter

Soft & gentle

Gentle sounds, tender meanings

49–96 of 123 names

Arabic

Nabil

Noble; honorable

Uncommon
Arabic

Nahla

A drink of water

Uncommon
Arabic

Naim

Bliss; comfort; ease

Uncommon
Arabic

Naima

Comfort; tranquility

Uncommon
Arabic

Nayla

Attainer

Uncommon
Arabic

Rahma

Mercy; compassion

Uncommon
Arabic

Rami

Archer; one who aims

Uncommon
Arabic

Rania

Possibly gazing; looking intently

Uncommon
Arabic

Safa

Purity; clarity

Uncommon
Arabic

Safiya

Pure; sincere friend

Uncommon
Arabic

Sakina

Calmness; peace

Uncommon
Arabic

Salim

Safe; sound; whole

Uncommon
Arabic · Finnish

Sami

Lofty; exalted

Uncommon
Arabic · Japanese

Sana

Radiance; brilliance

Uncommon
Arabic

Tamim

Possibly complete; strong

Uncommon
Arabic

Wateen

Aorta; vital artery

Uncommon
Arabic

Yasin

Named for the 36th surah of the Qur’an

Uncommon
Arabic

Zayan

Beautiful

Uncommon
Arabic

Zayna

Beautiful; adorned

Uncommon
Arabic

Afra

Whitish red

Rare gem
Arabic

Ahlam

Dreams

Rare gem
Asturian · Arabic

Aixa

Living, through Aisha

Rare gem
Arabic

Anis

Friendly; companion

Rare gem
Arabic

Anwar

Brighter; more radiant

Rare gem
Arabic

Areej

Sweet fragrance

Rare gem
Turkish · Arabic

Asel

Honey

Rare gem
Arabic

Bashir

Bringer of good news

Rare gem
Arabic

Basim

Smiling

Rare gem
Arabic

Bassam

Smiling; cheerful

Rare gem
Arabic

Dalal

Coquetry; playful charm

Rare gem
Arabic · Russian

Dima

Lasting rain

Rare gem
Arabic

Fadi

Redeemer; savior

Rare gem
Persian · Arabic

Farideh

Unique; precious

Rare gem
Arabic

Fatin

Captivating; charming

Rare gem
Arabic

Ghada

Graceful young woman

Rare gem
Arabic

Ghalia

Precious; dear

Rare gem
Arabic

Haneen

Longing; tender yearning

Rare gem
Arabic · Urdu

Jamil

Beautiful

Rare gem
Turkish · Arabic

Kerem

Generous; noble

Rare gem
Arabic

Kinan

Cover; protection

Rare gem
Arabic

Lamia

Radiant; shining

Rare gem
Arabic

Latif

Gentle; kind

Rare gem
Arabic

Latifa

Gentle; kind

Rare gem
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