Meet Ava
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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Virtue & spirit

Grace, hope and faith

7 names

Japanese

Ren

Lotus or romantic love in one Japanese spelling

Uncommon
Japanese

Hajime

Beginning; depends on kanji

Rare gem
Japanese

Isamu

Brave in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Kenshin

Humility and trust in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Mamoru

Protect or guard in 守; other spellings differ

Rare gem
Japanese

Naoki

Upright tree in one Japanese spelling

Rare gem
Japanese

Tadao

Loyal man in 忠男; other spellings differ

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.
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