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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| Aagje | Good, Kind | Girl | 6 | |
| Aalisha | Truthful, Noble | Girl | 6 | |
| Aara | Adoring, Brilliant, Knowledgeable | Girl | 3 | |
| Abatus | Winner of Battle | Boy | 1 | |
| Bab | From the Gateway, Foreign, Gate | Girl | 5 | |
| Baba | Born on Thursday, Foreign | Girl | 6 | |
| Babara | Foreign | Girl | 7 | |
| Babb | Foreign | Girl | 7 | |
| Cacia | Abbreviation of Acacia meaning 'guileless. | Girl | 8 | |
| Caciah | The Guileless One, Thorny Shrub | Girl | 7 | |
| Cacie | Descendant of Cathasaigh | Girl | 3 | |
| Cadia | A Mountainous Region in Central | Girl | 9 | |
| Dacia | Purple Flower, From the South | Girl | 9 | |
| Dadas | Torch | Boy | 2 | |
| Daedalus | Killed his Nephew | Boy | 4 | |
| Daedalus | Killed his nephew. | Boy | 4 | |
| Eachan | Horseman | Boy | 5 | |
| Eachann | Borrowing of Haakon, Steadfast | Boy | 1 | |
| Eachann | Steadfast. | Boy | 1 | |
| Eada | Wealthy | Girl | 2 | |
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| Fabian | Bean Grower, Grower of Beans | Boy | 6 | |
| Faena | Shining | Girl | 9 | |
| Faene | Shining | Girl | 4 | |
| Faidra | Bright One | Girl | 3 | |
| Gaea | Goddess of the Earth | Girl | 5 | |
| Gaea | Mother of the Titans, The Earth | Girl | 5 | |
| Gaelan | Tranquil. For 1500 years accepted medical practices were based on the research of 2nd century physician Galen. | Boy | 4 | |
| Gaelan | Tranquil, Healer | Boy | 4 | |
| Hadassah | Myrtle Tree, Like a Star | Girl | 7 | |
| Hadea | Honourable, Noble, Modest | Girl | 1 | |
| Hadee | Reverent, Modest, To Caress | Girl | 5 | |
| Hades | Not Being seen | Boy | 1 | |
| Iaera | A Nymph | Girl | 7 | |
| Iakovos | Supplanter | Boy | 2 | |
| Ian | God is Gracious | Girl | 6 | |
| Ianira | Enchantress | Girl | 7 | |
| Jaasan | To Heal | Boy | 1 | |
| Jace | Variant of Jason: a healing. | Boy | 1 | |
| Jace | Moon, Nickname | Boy | 1 | |
| Jacee | Initials J and C Combined | Girl | 6 | |
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| Ka | Brave, Loveable, Beautiful Angel | Girl | 3 | |
| Kaarina | Blessed, Chaste, Pure, Holy | Girl | 1 | |
| Kaatje | Pure | Girl | 3 | |
| Kacey | Alert, Vigorous, Watchful | Girl | 9 | |
| Lace | Cheerful | Girl | 3 | |
| Lacey | From Normandy, France, Lacy | Girl | 1 | |
| Lachesis | A Fate | Girl | 4 | |
| Lachesis | A Fate. | Girl | 4 | |
| Maaja | Mother | Girl | 8 | |
| Maarit | Sea of Bitterness | Girl | 8 | |
| Macaire | Blessed, Happy | Boy | 5 | |
| Macaire | Blessed. | Boy | 5 | |
| Nadia | Filled with Hope, Caller, Moist | Girl | 2 | |
| Naeda | Delicate, River or Water Nymph | Girl | 7 | |
| Naia | Flowing | Girl | 7 | |
| Naia | Boat, Flowing | Girl | 7 | |
| Obelia | Pillar of strength | Girl | 8 | |
| Obelie | Pointed pillar. | Girl | 3 | |
| Obelie | Pointed Pillar | Girl | 3 | |
| Obelix | Pillar of strength | Boy | 4 | |
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| Pach | Stone, Rock | Boy | 1 | |
| Pacomio | One who is Robust | Boy | 9 | |
| Pafnucio | Rich in Merits | Boy | 4 | |
| Page | Page, Attendant, Young, Assistant | Boy | 2 | |
| Qamra | Moon | Girl | 5 | |
| Quant | How Much | Boy | 1 | |
| Quelidonia | Swallow | Girl | 8 | |
| Quinn | Reasonable, Wisdom, Chief, Wise | Boy | 3 | |
| Raisa | Easy-going, Leader, Flower, Queen | Girl | 3 | |
| Raise | Easy-going, Adaptable, Rose | Girl | 7 | |
| Raissa | Thinker, Rose, The Believer | Girl | 4 | |
| Ramon | Protected Counsel, Wisely, Advice | Boy | 7 | |
| Saba | Early Morning Breeze, Zephyr | Girl | 5 | |
| Saba | Woman of Sheba | Girl | 5 | |
| Sabas | Conversion | Boy | 6 | |
| Sabastian | From Sebaste, Revered | Boy | 5 | |
| Taanya | Fairy Princess, Worthy of Praise | Girl | 8 | |
| Tabatha | Gazelle | Girl | 8 | |
| Tabbi | Gazelle | Girl | 7 | |
| Tabbie | Gazelle | Girl | 3 | |
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| Ugene | Noble, Well Born | Boy | 7 | |
| Ulalia | Sweet, Soft-spoken | Girl | 2 | |
| Ulick | Will, Desire, Helmet Protection | Boy | 2 | |
| Ulises | Full of Wrath | Boy | 4 | |
| Vada | Wiseness, Pleasing Sound | Girl | 1 | |
| Valentina | Sound, Strong and Healthy, Brave | Girl | 8 | |
| Valentine | Strong, Courageous, Healthy, Hale | Boy | 3 | |
| Valerian | Powerful, Strong, Valiant | Boy | 1 | |
| Walenty | Hale, Healthy, Strong | Boy | 1 | |
| Walerian | Strong, To be Strong, Healthy | Boy | 2 | |
| Walery | Strong | Boy | 3 | |
| Waleryjan | Strong | Boy | 1 | |
| Xan | Defender of Mankind | Boy | 3 | |
| Xander | Splendid, Defender of Mankind | Boy | 3 | |
| Xanders | Leader, Commander | Boy | 4 | |
| Xandy | Defender of the People | Boy | 5 | |
| Yade | Meadow Nymph | Boy | 8 | |
| Yadey | Meadow Nymph | Boy | 6 | |
| Yalena | Light | Boy | 4 | |
| Yalonda | Violet Flower | Boy | 9 | |
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| Zacchaeus | Clean, Pure, Innocent | Boy | 6 | |
| Zaccheus | Innocent, The Lord has Remembered | Boy | 5 | |
| Zachaios | Remembered by God | Boy | 1 | |
| Zacharias | The Lord has Remembered | Boy | 5 | |
