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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| Aabel | Breath | Boy | 3 | |
| Aada | Form of Aadolf | Girl | 7 | |
| Aadolf | Form of Adolf, Distinguished | Boy | 3 | |
| Aadolfiina | Noble Wolf | Girl | 9 | |
| Barbara | Foreigner, The Stranger | Girl | 7 | |
| Barbro | Stranger, Foreigner | Girl | 2 | |
| Bartolomeus | Farmer, Son of Talmai | Boy | 6 | |
| Basilius | Imperial, Monarchic, Kingly, Royal | Boy | 2 | |
| Caarina | Keel of a Ship, Dear, Beloved | Girl | 2 | |
| Caius | Be Joyful, Happy, Rejoice, Lord | Boy | 8 | |
| Camilla | Young Ceremonial Attendant | Girl | 6 | |
| Carina | Beloved, Keel of a Ship, Pure | Girl | 1 | |
| Daavid | Form of David | Boy | 5 | |
| Dagi | Corn, Ceremonial Grain | Girl | 3 | |
| Dakmar | Glorious, Day's Glory | Girl | 3 | |
| Dakmari | Glorious, Day's Glory | Girl | 3 | |
| Easteri | Star | Girl | 5 | |
| Edgar | Wealthy Spear-man, Owner of Spear | Boy | 8 | |
| Ediita | Rich / Prosperous in War | Girl | 3 | |
| Edmund | Wealthy Defender | Boy | 7 | |
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| Faape | Bean | Boy | 2 | |
| Faapi | One who Grow Beans | Boy | 6 | |
| Faapu | One who Grow Beans | Boy | 9 | |
| Fabba | One who Grows Beans | Boy | 3 | |
| Gabriel | Christian, God is My Strength | Boy | 9 | |
| Gabriella | God Gives Strength | Girl | 4 | |
| Gaius | To be Joyful, One who Rejoices | Boy | 3 | |
| Gauri | Wife of Lord Shiva, Fair | Boy | 2 | |
| Haarald | Army Warrior | Boy | 9 | |
| Haaraltti | Army Ruler | Boy | 9 | |
| Haartti | Home Ruler | Boy | 5 | |
| Hanes | Banishment of Grace | Girl | 2 | |
| Ida | Prosperous, Happy, Work, Labour | Girl | 5 | |
| Idamari | Pure, Woman Love | Girl | 1 | |
| Idamaria | Pure | Girl | 2 | |
| Iekki | Point of Sword | Girl | 9 | |
| Jaafet | Enlarge, Bright, Beautiful | Boy | 7 | |
| Jaak | Supplanter | Boy | 5 | |
| Jaakka | Supplanter | Boy | 8 | |
| Jaakkima | Sup-planter | Boy | 3 | |
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| Kaaleppi | Freeman | Boy | 8 | |
| Kaape | God's Messenger, God's Guy | Boy | 7 | |
| Kaaperi | God's Messenger, God's Guy | Boy | 7 | |
| Kaapi | God's Messenger, God's Guy | Boy | 2 | |
| Laaku | Ancestor | Boy | 1 | |
| Laali | Well Spoken | Girl | 8 | |
| Laalia | Good, Well | Girl | 9 | |
| Laar | A Place Name | Boy | 5 | |
| Maali | Blessed, Heights | Girl | 9 | |
| Maalia | Wished for Child | Girl | 1 | |
| Maalin | One who Makes Garlands | Girl | 5 | |
| Maaret | Pearl | Girl | 4 | |
| Naatan | God has Given | Boy | 6 | |
| Naeema | Blessing | Girl | 3 | |
| Naema | Pleasant, To be Contented, Soft | Girl | 7 | |
| Naemi | Sweetness, My Delight | Girl | 6 | |
| Oakki | Earth, Man | Boy | 2 | |
| Oatam | Earth, Man | Boy | 5 | |
| Oatikki | Earth, Man | Boy | 4 | |
| Ohto | Bear | Girl | 4 | |
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| Paanus | From the City, City Dweller | Boy | 9 | |
| Paaso | Little, Small | Boy | 7 | |
| Paatsa | Little, Small | Boy | 4 | |
| Paatsi | Little, Small | Boy | 3 | |
| Quintus | Born Fifth | Boy | 4 | |
| Raafael | God has Healed | Boy | 8 | |
| Raaffa | God has Healed | Boy | 6 | |
| Raaffaeeli | God has Healed | Boy | 1 | |
| Raaffu | God has Healed | Boy | 8 | |
| Saaga | Seeing One, A Long Journey | Girl | 2 | |
| Saana | Lily, A Flower Name | Girl | 9 | |
| Saara | Good, Best Star, Nobel Princess | Girl | 4 | |
| Saaru | Noble Princess | Girl | 6 | |
| Taala | Most High | Girl | 8 | |
| Taava | Staff of the Gods | Girl | 9 | |
| Taave | Beloved | Boy | 4 | |
| Taavee | Beloved | Boy | 9 | |
| Uatam | Top, Main | Boy | 2 | |
| Uatikki | Human Being, Red, Man | Boy | 1 | |
| Uhro | Brave | Boy | 8 | |
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| Uke | Rapids, God's Blessing | Boy | 1 | |
| Vaalu | Foreign | Boy | 3 | |
| Vaape | A Bean | Boy | 9 | |
| Vaapi | A Bean | Boy | 4 | |
| Vaappi | A Bean | Boy | 2 | |
| Waldemar | Famous Ruler, Mighty | Boy | 5 | |
| Weikko | Brother | Boy | 2 | |
| Wellamo | To Surge, To Swell | Girl | 9 | |
| Wenla | Wends, Vandals | Girl | 1 | |
| Yasir | Wealthy, Modest, Rich, Easy | Boy | 9 | |
| Yjo | Finnish form of George. | Boy | 5 | |
| Ylijumala | Supreme God | Boy | 5 | |
| Ylva | She-wolf, Female Wolf | Girl | 6 | |
