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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| Aaarti | Worship | Girl | 5 | |
| Aab | Water, Shine | Girl | 4 | |
| Aabad | Populated | Boy | 9 | |
| Aabha | Shine, Glow, Sun Rays, Strength | Girl | 4 | |
| Baadshah | King | Boy | 8 | |
| Baahubal | Power / Strength of Arm | Boy | 3 | |
| Baahubali | Fighter, Stronger, Strength | Boy | 3 | |
| Baala | A Young Girl | Girl | 8 | |
| Cabir | The Great, Powerful, Leader | Boy | 6 | |
| Canisah | One who is Very Much Loved | Girl | 1 | |
| Canissa | One who is Very Much Loved | Girl | 3 | |
| Canycka | A Woman Shining with Grace | Girl | 4 | |
| Daaivik | Divine | Boy | 3 | |
| Daakshit | Lord Shiva | Boy | 1 | |
| Daanesh | Lord / King of Donates | Boy | 7 | |
| Daanvi | Goddess Lakshmi | Girl | 6 | |
| Eakansh | Universe, Part of Someone, Whole | Boy | 5 | |
| Eakta | Union | Girl | 2 | |
| Easha | Goddess Parvati, Desire, Wish | Girl | 7 | |
| Eashan | Lord Vishnu / Shiva | Boy | 3 | |
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| Faalgun | A Month in the Hindu Calendar | Boy | 8 | |
| Faatina | Captivating | Girl | 7 | |
| Fadheela | Virtuous, Outstanding, Superior | Girl | 6 | |
| Fadhiya | Gorgeous | Girl | 9 | |
| Gaajendra | The King of Elephant | Boy | 7 | |
| Gabbar | Strong | Boy | 4 | |
| Gadin | Lord Krishna / Ganesha | Boy | 8 | |
| Gagan | Love, Sky | Girl | 3 | |
| Haady | Guiding to the Right | Boy | 3 | |
| Haamid | Praising (God), Grateful | Boy | 9 | |
| Haanish | Delighted | Boy | 6 | |
| Haard | Core, Centre, Heart's Feeling | Boy | 5 | |
| Iaan | Pride, Lord Shiva | Boy | 7 | |
| Iaichik | Pr Ion | Boy | 5 | |
| Ian | God is Merciful / Gracious | Boy | 6 | |
| Ibha | Hope | Girl | 2 | |
| Ja | Attraction, Magnetism, Great | Boy | 2 | |
| Jaabir | Consoler, Comforter | Boy | 5 | |
| Jaafar | Rivulet, Small River | Boy | 1 | |
| Jaagu | Alertness | Girl | 4 | |
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| Ka | Brave, Loveable, Beautiful Angel | Girl | 3 | |
| Kaajal | Kohl, Eyeliner, Mascara, Surma | Girl | 9 | |
| Kaali | Goddess Durga | Girl | 7 | |
| Kaanan | Forest | Boy | 6 | |
| Laabh | Profit, Gain | Boy | 6 | |
| Laabha | Profit | Girl | 7 | |
| Laadli | The Dearest One, Loved One | Girl | 3 | |
| Laaj | Shyness, Honour, Respect | Girl | 6 | |
| Maadhav | Another Name of Krishna | Boy | 5 | |
| Maadhurya | Sweetness | Girl | 2 | |
| Maadhwee | Made from Honey | Girl | 6 | |
| Maaheshvari | Power of Lord Shiva | Girl | 6 | |
| Na | Meaningful, God Name | Boy | 6 | |
| Naag | A Big Serpent, Friend of God Shiva | Boy | 5 | |
| Naagarjun | An Ancient Philosopher | Boy | 6 | |
| Naagdhar | One who Wears Cobra | Boy | 9 | |
| Oam | Form of Om, The Sacred Syllable | Boy | 2 | |
| Ochchav | The Lord, Festival - Utsav | Boy | 6 | |
| Odhavaji | Lord Krishna | Boy | 7 | |
| Odhavji | Lord Krishna | Boy | 6 | |
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| Paakhi | Bird, Pure | Girl | 1 | |
| Paalavi | First Stanza of Poem | Girl | 8 | |
| Paami | Fulfilled, Gained, Satisfied | Girl | 4 | |
| Paamit | Gained, Winner, Fulfilled | Boy | 6 | |
| Qarin | The Ocean | Boy | 5 | |
| Qasim | Divider, One who Divides | Boy | 5 | |
| Qatadah | Tree with Hard Wood | Boy | 7 | |
| Qhushi | Happiness | Girl | 1 | |
| Raaghu | The Family of Lord Rama | Boy | 2 | |
| Raagi | Music, Tune, Voice | Girl | 9 | |
| Raagini | Passionate about Music | Girl | 5 | |
| Raagni | Passionate about Music | Girl | 5 | |
| Saacha | Truthful | Girl | 6 | |
| Saachi | Truth, Goddess Indrani | Girl | 5 | |
| Saadhana | Practise | Girl | 4 | |
| Saadhika | Simple, Achiever | Girl | 9 | |
| Taahira | Pure, Chaste | Girl | 4 | |
| Taaj | Crown | Boy | 5 | |
| Taanusiya | A Great Devotee | Girl | 3 | |
| Taanvika | Gold, Goddess Durga | Girl | 7 | |
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| Ubika | Young Woman, Growth | Girl | 8 | |
| Ucchal | Perception | Girl | 3 | |
| Uchita | Right Thing to do | Girl | 8 | |
| Udai | The Rising, To Rise | Boy | 8 | |
| Vaanee | Speech | Boy | 3 | |
| Vaasu | Lord Vishnu | Boy | 1 | |
| Vaasuki | A Celestial Cobra | Boy | 3 | |
| Vaatsyaayan | An Author of Old Times, Saint | Boy | 4 | |
| Waheeda | Beautiful, Sole, Single, Unique | Girl | 2 | |
| Wahida | Beautiful, Peerless, Unique, Sole | Girl | 1 | |
| Wahidah | Unique, Singular, Sole, Exclusive | Girl | 9 | |
| Wajir | Minister, Assistant | Boy | 7 | |
| Xama | Forgiveness | Girl | 3 | |
| Xander | Splendid, Defender of Mankind | Boy | 3 | |
| Xavier | Bright, Splendid, The Helper | Boy | 7 | |
| Xaya | Shadow, Variant of Saya | Girl | 6 | |
| Ya | Sun, God | Boy | 8 | |
| Yaadavi | Goddess Durga | Girl | 9 | |
| Yaadvy | Goddess Durga, Queen | Girl | 6 | |
| Yaami | Beautiful, Grace | Girl | 4 | |
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| Zaahir | Bright, Shining, Elevated, Radiate | Boy | 9 | |
| Zaanjar | Ornament of Leg (Paayal) | Boy | 8 | |
| Zaanjri | Anklets | Girl | 7 | |
| Zaara | Light, Brave, Beautiful Flower | Girl | 2 | |
