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

22 names

Tagalog · Filipino

Malaya

Free; independent

Familiar
Irish · Khmer · Persian

Dara

Fruitful; fertile in the Irish name family

Uncommon
Thai

Anan

Endless or joyful, depending on Thai spelling

Rare gem
Tagalog · Filipino

Bayani

Hero

Rare gem
Indonesian · Malay

Budi

Mind; reason; character

Rare gem
Tagalog

Dakila

Majestic; sacred

Rare gem
Welsh · Indonesian · Javanese

Dewi

Possibly a form of David; Indonesian Dewi is separate

Rare gem
Tagalog · Filipino

Hiraya

Imagination; vision

Rare gem
Malay · Indonesian

Kasih

Love; affection

Rare gem
Indonesian · Javanese

Lestari

Enduring; everlasting

Rare gem
Tagalog · Filipino

Ligaya

Happiness

Rare gem
Tagalog · Filipino

Mahal

Dear; beloved in Tagalog

Rare gem
Tagalog · Japanese

Mayumi

Tender; soft; modest

Rare gem
Thai

Niran

Eternal; forever (นิรันดร์ spelling)

Rare gem
Khmer

Samnang

Luck; good fortune

Rare gem
Javanese · Indonesian

Sri

Radiance; beauty

Rare gem
Indonesian · Javanese

Teguh

Firm; strong; unwavering

Rare gem
Khmer

Tevy

Goddess or queen, through Khmer ទេវី

Rare gem
Balinese · Indonesian

Tirta

Sacred water

Rare gem
Malay · Indonesian

Wira

Hero

Rare gem
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