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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| Aadolf | Form of Adolf, Distinguished | Boy | 3 | |
| Aage | Carves the Stones, Stone-field | Boy | 5 | |
| Aala | Supreme, Exalted, High in Status | Boy | 6 | |
| Aalina | Beautiful, Nice | Girl | 2 | |
| Babetta | Foreign Woman | Girl | 6 | |
| Babor | Lion | Boy | 2 | |
| Babur | Joy | Boy | 8 | |
| Bach | Stream | Boy | 5 | |
| Cacilia | Blind | Girl | 2 | |
| Caden | Barrel, Fighter | Boy | 9 | |
| Caecilia | Blind | Girl | 7 | |
| Caesar | Head Full of Hair, Form of Cesar | Boy | 2 | |
| Daanish | Clever, Knowledge, Wisdom | Boy | 2 | |
| Daavita | Beloved, Feminine Form of David | Girl | 4 | |
| Dabbs | Warm | Boy | 1 | |
| Daeg | Black-haired | Boy | 8 | |
| Eada | Wealthy | Girl | 2 | |
| Eadaion | Joyous friendship. | Girl | 4 | |
| Eadaion | Joyous Friendship | Girl | 4 | |
| Eadaoin | Jealousy | Girl | 4 | |
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| Faber | Bean Grower | Boy | 5 | |
| Fabia | Bean Farmer, Form of Fabian | Girl | 1 | |
| Fabian | Bean Grower, Grower of Beans | Boy | 6 | |
| Fabiana | Bean Farmer, Form of Fabian | Girl | 7 | |
| Gabi | God's Able-bodied One, Diminutive .... | Girl | 1 | |
| Gabi | God is My Strength, Hero of God | Boy | 1 | |
| Gabor | God's Bravest Man, God is My .... | Boy | 7 | |
| Gabriel | Christian, God is My Strength | Boy | 9 | |
| Haakon | High-born, Of the Highest Race | Boy | 5 | |
| Hab | Rock | Boy | 2 | |
| Habbie | Love | Boy | 9 | |
| Habel | Battle Sword | Boy | 1 | |
| Ian | God is Merciful / Gracious | Boy | 6 | |
| Ib | God is Perfection, Baal's Pledge, .... | Boy | 2 | |
| Ibrahim | My Father is Exalted | Boy | 6 | |
| Ibsen | Archer's Son | Boy | 4 | |
| Jaakko | Supplanter, Representative | Boy | 4 | |
| Jaan | Life, Soul, God is Gracious | Boy | 8 | |
| Jaana | God is Gracious, Beloved | Girl | 9 | |
| Jabbar | Peasant, All Powerful, Mighty | Boy | 7 | |
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| Kaaren | Pure | Girl | 5 | |
| Kaari | Pure | Girl | 4 | |
| Kaarina | Blessed, Chaste, Pure, Holy | Girl | 1 | |
| Kaarle | Strong and Masculine, Free Man | Boy | 3 | |
| Labanna | White, Fair-skinned | Girl | 9 | |
| Laci | Rules with Glory | Boy | 7 | |
| Lada | The Goddess of Harmony, Merriment | Boy | 9 | |
| Ladislaus | Rules with Glory | Boy | 8 | |
| Maaike | Rebellious Woman | Girl | 4 | |
| Maan | Heart, Mind, Lecturer, Respect | Boy | 2 | |
| Maaria | Rebellious, Wished to Child | Girl | 7 | |
| Maarit | Sea of Bitterness | Girl | 8 | |
| Nab | Abbot | Boy | 8 | |
| Nabi | Prophet | Boy | 8 | |
| Nabor | The Prophet's Light | Boy | 5 | |
| Nada | Generosity, Dew, Giving, Hopeful | Girl | 2 | |
| Oates | Variant of Odo: Wealth. | Boy | 6 | |
| Oates | Son of Otto, Variant of Odo | Boy | 6 | |
| Obed | A Servant, Workman | Boy | 8 | |
| Oberon | Noble Bear | Girl | 6 | |
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| Paavo | Tiny, Petite, Little, Small | Boy | 1 | |
| Pablo | Tiny, Petite, Little | Boy | 1 | |
| Pacey | From Pacy in France, Passover | Boy | 5 | |
| Paco | Frenchman, From France, Free | Boy | 8 | |
| Qasim | Divider, One who Divides | Boy | 5 | |
| Qawi | Strong, Powerful, Firm, Mighty | Boy | 5 | |
| Quasim | Old Generation, Judge | Boy | 8 | |
| Quasima | Old Generation, Judge | Girl | 9 | |
| Rab | Brilliant / Bright Fame, God | Boy | 3 | |
| Rab | Diminutive of Robert: Famed, bright, shining. An all-time favorite boys' name since the Middle Ages. Famous Bearers: Scottish national hero Robert the Bruce and novelist Robert Ludlum. | Boy | 3 | |
| Raban | Raven | Boy | 9 | |
| Rabbie | Brilliant / Bright Fame, Famous | Boy | 1 | |
| Saar | Explanation | Girl | 3 | |
| Sabah | Good, Dawn, Morning | Boy | 4 | |
| Sabastian | From Sebaste, Revered | Boy | 5 | |
| Sabina | Catlike, Form of Sabine | Girl | 1 | |
| Taanya | Fairy Princess, Worthy of Praise | Girl | 8 | |
| Taavi | Adored, Beloved | Boy | 8 | |
| Tab | Brilliant, Shining, Drummer | Boy | 5 | |
| Tab | Brilliant | Boy | 5 | |
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| Ubel | Evil | Boy | 4 | |
| Uda | Wealthy | Girl | 8 | |
| Udele | Wealthy | Girl | 2 | |
| Udita | One who has Risen, Grown | Girl | 1 | |
| Vaclav | Czech Form of Wenceslas | Boy | 7 | |
| Vaclava | More Glory | Girl | 8 | |
| Vadim | Proving, Arguing, Great Ruler | Boy | 4 | |
| Vae | A Mighty Ruler | Boy | 1 | |
| Waclaw | More Glory, Great Fame | Boy | 9 | |
| Waclawa | More Glory | Girl | 1 | |
| Waddah | Love, Affection | Girl | 5 | |
| Wado | Eagle Ruler | Boy | 7 | |
| Xander | Splendid, Defender of Mankind | Boy | 3 | |
| Xandra | Protector of Humanity | Girl | 8 | |
| Xaver | Owner of the New House | Boy | 7 | |
| Xavier | Bright, Splendid, The Helper | Boy | 7 | |
| Yaegar | Hunter | Boy | 3 | |
| Yaeger | Chase, Hunt | Boy | 7 | |
| Yagmur | Rain | Girl | 4 | |
| Yago | Supplanter, Form of Jacob | Boy | 3 | |
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| Zaboor | Chant | Boy | 5 | |
| Zacharia | Jehovah has remembered. | Boy | 4 | |
| Zacharia | The Lord has Remembered | Boy | 4 | |
| Zacharia | God remembers | Boy | 4 | |
