The name collection

Names with meaning.

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

Soft & gentle

Gentle sounds, tender meanings

481–528 of 1,336 names

Italian

Paolo

Small; humble, through Paul

Uncommon
Sanskrit

Pranav

The sacred syllable Om

Uncommon
Hindi

Prisha

Often interpreted as loving; derivation uncertain

Uncommon
Sanskrit

Priya

Beloved; dear

Uncommon
Sanskrit

Radha

Prosperity; success

Uncommon
Arabic

Rahma

Mercy; compassion

Uncommon
English

Rain

Rain

Uncommon
Arabic

Rami

Archer; one who aims

Uncommon
Arabic

Rania

Possibly gazing; looking intently

Uncommon
English · French

Reverie

Daydream

Uncommon
Hebrew · Japanese

Rina

Joyful song

Uncommon
Hindi

Riya

Often associated with singing; derivation uncertain

Uncommon
Hebrew

Ronen

Joyful song

Uncommon
Persian

Roya

Dream

Uncommon
Arabic

Safa

Purity; clarity

Uncommon
Arabic

Safiya

Pure; sincere friend

Uncommon
Sanskrit

Sahana

Patience; endurance

Uncommon
Arabic

Sakina

Calmness; peace

Uncommon
Arabic

Salim

Safe; sound; whole

Uncommon
Arabic · Finnish

Sami

Lofty; exalted

Uncommon
Arabic · Japanese

Sana

Radiance; brilliance

Uncommon
Japanese

Sayuri

Little lily in one Japanese spelling

Uncommon
English

Sedona

Coined personal name; Arizona place name

Uncommon
Turkish · Swedish

Selma

Peaceful; safe

Uncommon
Persian

Shayan

Worthy; deserving

Uncommon
Irish

Shea

Probably fine; good; learned

Uncommon
Sanskrit

Shreya

Auspicious; excellent

Uncommon
Irish · Hebrew

Siobhán

The Lord is gracious

Uncommon
Russian

Sonya

Russian short form of Sophia: wisdom

Uncommon
Swedish

Stellan

Meaning uncertain; possibly linked with calm

Uncommon
Arabic

Tamim

Possibly complete; strong

Uncommon
Welsh

Tegan

Darling

Uncommon
Sanskrit

Vanya

Of the forest

Uncommon
Arabic

Wateen

Aorta; vital artery

Uncommon
Bulgarian · Russian · Ukrainian

Yana

Slavic form in the John family: God is gracious

Uncommon
Arabic

Yasin

Named for the 36th surah of the Qur’an

Uncommon
Arabic

Zayan

Beautiful

Uncommon
Arabic

Zayna

Beautiful; adorned

Uncommon
French

Zélie

Short form of Azélie; ultimate origin uncertain

Uncommon
Polish

Zofia

Polish form of Sophia: wisdom

Uncommon
Xhosa

Zola

Calm

Uncommon
Finnish

Aada

Noble

Rare gem
Finnish

Aamu

Morning

Rare gem
Finnish

Aarre

Treasure

Rare gem
Tamil · Malayalam

Aathira

Meaning uncertain; a South Indian name

Rare gem
Finnish

Aatos

Thought

Rare gem
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