Baby Name Pronunciation Guide: Learn How to Pronounce Popular Baby Names
Choosing the perfect name for your baby is just the beginning. Knowing how to pronounce it correctly ensures the name is given the respect and significance it deserves. Whether you're choosing a name from your own culture or exploring names from around the world, understanding the proper pronunciation can help you and others honor the name’s true meaning.
Our baby name pronunciation guide covers a wide variety of popular names from different cultures and languages. Whether you're unsure how to pronounce a name like Xavier (ZAY-vee-er) or a more culturally specific name like Niamh (NEE-av), we've got you covered. Each name is broken down phonetically, helping you and those around you pronounce it with confidence.
Other unique options include Saif (sword, symbolizing strength) and Rayyan (gates of heaven), offering beautiful meanings rooted in cultural heritage. Each name has a story behind it, making it special for your baby boy.
Giving your child a name that’s easy to pronounce and rooted in cultural significance can leave a lasting impression. It’s also a thoughtful way to ensure the name is respected across different communities. Explore our guide today and learn how to pronounce baby names from A to Z!
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning | Genger | Numerology |
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| Aabriella | Open, Secure, Protected | Girl | 7 | |
| Aadi | Beginning, Starting, First | Boy | 6 | |
| Aafrin | Lucky, Happiness, Praise | Girl | 4 | |
| Aage | Carves the Stones, Stone-field | Boy | 5 | |
| Bab | Diminutive of Barbara: From the Greek barbaros meaning foreign or strange, traveler from a foreign land. In Catholic custom St. Barbara is a protectress against fire and lightning. | Girl | 5 | |
| Babba | Brother | Boy | 8 | |
| Babbe | Mother | Girl | 3 | |
| Babeeta | Pleasant, Beautiful, Polite | Girl | 9 | |
| Cab | Strolling Player | Boy | 6 | |
| Cabe | Rope-maker, A Cape | Boy | 2 | |
| Cable | Rope, Rope-maker | Boy | 5 | |
| Cabot | Strolling Player | Boy | 5 | |
| Daanyal | Wise | Boy | 4 | |
| Daavita | Beloved, Feminine Form of David | Girl | 4 | |
| Dabney | White Settlement | Boy | 6 | |
| Dabney | From the City of Aubigny, France | Girl | 6 | |
| Eada | Wealthy | Boy | 2 | |
| Eada | Wealthy. | Girl | 2 | |
| Eada | Wealthy | Girl | 2 | |
| Eadah | Successful | Girl | 1 | |
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| Faan | Fawn | Girl | 4 | |
| Fab | Grower of Beans, Craftsman | Boy | 9 | |
| Fabel | Storey | Girl | 8 | |
| Faber | Derived from the Roman clan name Fabius, a name given several Roman emperors and 16 saints. | Boy | 5 | |
| Gaarwine | Friend with a spear. | Boy | 6 | |
| Gaarwine | Friend with a Spear | Boy | 6 | |
| Gabba | The Capital of Queensland | Boy | 4 | |
| Gabby | Form of Gabrielle | Girl | 1 | |
| Hadasah | Myrtle Tree, Myrtle | Girl | 6 | |
| Hadassah | Myrtle Tree, Like a Star | Girl | 7 | |
| Haddon | From the heath. | Boy | 1 | |
| Haddy | Guiding to the Right | Girl | 6 | |
| Iago | Supplanter, Jacob | Boy | 5 | |
| Ian | God is Merciful / Gracious | Boy | 6 | |
| Ian | God is Gracious | Girl | 6 | |
| Iblis | Wife of Lancelot, Devil | Girl | 6 | |
| Ja | Attraction, Magnetism, Great | Boy | 2 | |
| Jaan | Life | Girl | 8 | |
| Jaana | God is Gracious, Beloved | Girl | 9 | |
| Jaane | Nice Pretty and Sweet | Girl | 4 | |
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| Kabir | The Great, Powerful, Leader | Boy | 5 | |
| Kaci | Descendant of Cathasaigh | Boy | 6 | |
| Kacy | Descendant | Boy | 4 | |
| Kade | From the Wetlands, Circular | Boy | 3 | |
| Laana | Buoyant, To Float | Girl | 2 | |
| Labe | One who Moves Slowly | Girl | 2 | |
| Labi | One who Moves Slowly | Girl | 6 | |
| Laby | One who Moves Slowly | Girl | 4 | |
| Maahi | Great Earth | Girl | 5 | |
| Maaiz | Strong | Boy | 5 | |
| Maariah | Beloved, Rebellious | Girl | 6 | |
| Maarten | Don't Deceive, Of Mars, Like the .... | Boy | 9 | |
| Nabita | Fearless | Girl | 2 | |
| Nacien | Good | Boy | 1 | |
| Nadeah | Hope | Girl | 6 | |
| Nadia | Filled with Hope, Caller, Moist | Girl | 2 | |
| Oak | Place Name | Boy | 9 | |
| Oakden | From the oak tree valley. | Boy | 5 | |
| Oakden | From the Oak Tree Valley | Boy | 5 | |
| Oakes | From the Oak, Near the Oak Trees | Boy | 6 | |
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| Pace | A Charismatic Young Woman | Girl | 7 | |
| Pace | Man of Peace, Form of Pascal | Boy | 7 | |
| Pacey | From Pacy in France, Passover | Boy | 5 | |
| Packard | One who Packs | Boy | 9 | |
| Qayshaun | God is Merciful | Boy | 7 | |
| Qeshaun | God is Merciful | Boy | 4 | |
| Quantay | Unclear | Boy | 9 | |
| Quashon | Yahweh is Merciful / Gracious | Boy | 5 | |
| Raaj | Kingdom | Boy | 3 | |
| Rab | Brilliant / Bright Fame, God | Boy | 3 | |
| Rabbie | Brilliant / Bright Fame, Famous | Boy | 1 | |
| Rabert | The Most Special One | Boy | 1 | |
| Saad | Light, Good Luck, Lucky | Boy | 7 | |
| Saaky | River | Boy | 3 | |
| Saam | A Character in Shahnameh | Boy | 7 | |
| Saara | Good, Best Star, Nobel Princess | Girl | 4 | |
| Taanya | Fairy Princess, Worthy of Praise | Girl | 8 | |
| Tab | Brilliant, Shining, Drummer | Boy | 5 | |
| Tab | Drummer. Abbreviation of Tabor. The biblical Mt. Tabor is a landmark mountain near Nazareth. | Boy | 5 | |
| Tabb | Brilliant, Shining, Drummer | Boy | 7 | |
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| Ubba | One who is Wealthy | Boy | 8 | |
| Uda | Wealthy | Girl | 8 | |
| Udale | From the yew tree valley. | Boy | 7 | |
| Udale | From the Yew Tree Valley | Boy | 7 | |
| Vachel | Little Cow, From French | Boy | 6 | |
| Vaibhav | Wealth, Prosperity, Intelligence | Boy | 2 | |
| Vail | Valley, From the Valley | Boy | 8 | |
| Vail | Lives in the valley. | Boy | 8 | |
| Wacfeld | From Wake's Field | Boy | 9 | |
| Wacian | Watchful, Alert | Boy | 6 | |
| Wacleah | From Wake's Meadow | Boy | 8 | |
| Wacuman | Watchman | Boy | 4 | |
| Xabiere | Chosen One | Boy | 1 | |
| Xakery | Respelling of Zachary | Boy | 3 | |
| Xanders | Leader, Commander | Boy | 4 | |
| Xandra | Defender of mankind. Feminine of Alexander. | Girl | 8 | |
| Yadani | Sun, God Gift | Girl | 9 | |
| Yahan | The World | Boy | 4 | |
| Yaiiua | Bright, Youthful | Girl | 3 | |
| Yail | Brussels Sprout | Boy | 2 | |
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| Zaara | Light, Brave, Beautiful Flower | Girl | 2 | |
| Zabby | God is My Oath | Boy | 2 | |
| Zabe | God is My Oath, God is Perfection | Girl | 7 | |
| Zabrina | Form of Sabrina: a princess. | Girl | 8 | |
