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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| Aabha | Glow, Luster, Shine | Girl | 4 | |
| Aabharana | Jewel | Girl | 2 | |
| Aabhas | Feeling, Virtual | Boy | 5 | |
| Aabhat | Shining, Visible, Brilliant | Boy | 6 | |
| Baadal | Cloud | Boy | 3 | |
| Baala | Child, A young girl, Vigour, Strength | Boy | 8 | |
| Baani | Earth, Goddess Saraswati, Maiden | Girl | 9 | |
| Babala | Above | Boy | 1 | |
| Cammy | Young Girls who Assisted at Pagan Religious Ceremonies | Girl | 1 | |
| Cauvery | Name of a river | Girl | 5 | |
| Ceyone | Rising Sun | Boy | 4 | |
| Chaah | Love, Pit, Fondness, Fancy, Wish, Longing, Desired | Boy | 3 | |
| Daakshi | Golden, Son, Son of Daksh, The glorious | Boy | 8 | |
| Daakshit | Lord Shiva | Boy | 1 | |
| Daaman | Rope, Taming, Self-controlled, Conquering, One who controls | Boy | 7 | |
| Daanish | To be clever, Full of knowledge and wisdom, Merciful, Intelligence, Consciousness | Boy | 2 | |
| Eashan | Lord Shiva, Sovereign, A Rudra, Name of Sun | Boy | 3 | |
| Eashta | Beloved, Another name of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi and a name given to Karmic Yoga | Girl | 9 | |
| Easwar | The Lord | Boy | 4 | |
| Easwaran | God | Boy | 1 | |
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| Faalguni | The day of the full Moon in the Hindu month of Phaalgun which falls between february and march | Girl | 8 | |
| Falgu | Lovely | Boy | 2 | |
| Falgun | Arjun, Born in the snowy season on a day belonging to both Uttara- and Purva-Phalguni | Boy | 7 | |
| Falguni | Beautiful | Girl | 7 | |
| Gaalav | To worship, Ebony, Strong, A sage | Boy | 8 | |
| Gaangi | Sacred, Pure, Comparable to the Ganges, Another name for Goddess Durga | Girl | 3 | |
| Gaatha | Story | Girl | 2 | |
| Gaatrika | Song | Boy | 5 | |
| Haanvika | Lopper, Honey | Girl | 4 | |
| Haard | Hearts feeling, Main, Meaning | Boy | 5 | |
| Haarika | Is associated with Lord Venkateswara, Goddess Parvati | Girl | 4 | |
| Haarit | Plowman, Green, Ploughman, Cultivator | Boy | 3 | |
| Ibbani | Fog, Honey dow | Girl | 1 | |
| Ibha | Elephant | Girl | 2 | |
| Ibhan | Lord Ganesh, The God having the mouth of the elephant | Boy | 7 | |
| Ibhanan | Elephant-faced | Boy | 4 | |
| Jaagariti | Is wakeful | Girl | 4 | |
| Jaagrath | Awakened | Boy | 3 | |
| Jaagrav | Alert, Awake, Watchful, Sun, another name for Agii | Boy | 6 | |
| Jaagravi | Alert, Awake, Watchful, King | Girl | 6 | |
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| Kaachim | Where clouds rest, A sacred tree | Boy | 1 | |
| Kaahini | Youthful, Spirited, Young | Girl | 8 | |
| Kaajal | Muscara Surma, Eyeliner, Kohl, Decoration for women's eyes | Girl | 9 | |
| Kaakali | A musical instrument, The melodious voice of the Cuckoo, Chirping of birds | Girl | 1 | |
| Laalitya | Loveliness, Grace, Beauty | Girl | 9 | |
| Laasak | Dancer, Body, Playful, Peacock, Another | Boy | 9 | |
| Laashya | Dance performed by Goddess Parvati | Girl | 4 | |
| Laasritha | Cute, Pretty looking and well natured | Girl | 8 | |
| Maadesh | Lord Shiva | Boy | 6 | |
| Maadhav | Another name of Lord Krishna, Sweet like honey | Boy | 5 | |
| Maagha | Name of a Nakshathra, Month's name | Girl | 4 | |
| Maaheshvari | Power of Lord Mahesha (Lord Shiva) | Girl | 6 | |
| Naadavalli | Name of a Raga | Girl | 5 | |
| Naadha | Sound | Girl | 2 | |
| Naagadhvani | Name of a Raga | Girl | 1 | |
| Naagavalli | The betel leaf | Girl | 8 | |
| Obalesh | Lord Shiva, Lord of the linga, Epithet of Shiva | Boy | 8 | |
| Obuli | Name of a Hindu God | Boy | 5 | |
| Odathi | Refreshing | Girl | 3 | |
| Oditi | Dawn | Girl | 3 | |
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| Paajas | Goddess Laxmi, Firmness, Vigor, Strength, Glitter, Sheen, Brightness, Heaven and Earth | Girl | 3 | |
| Paanchali | Consort of Pandavas, One from the kingdom of panchala, Draupadis name | Girl | 2 | |
| Paarthivi | Daughter of the earth, Another name for Sita and Lakshmi | Girl | 5 | |
| Paarul | Beautiful, Practical, Kind, Name of a flower | Girl | 6 | |
| Qimat | Valuable | Girl | 6 | |
| Quasar | Meteorite | Girl | 5 | |
| Raadhak | Generous, Liberal | Boy | 8 | |
| Raadhana | Speech | Girl | 3 | |
| Raadhani | Worship | Girl | 2 | |
| Raadhi | Achievement, Perfection, Success | Girl | 5 | |
| Saachar | Yahweh has remembered, Appropriate, Well-mannered | Boy | 6 | |
| Saachee | Beloved, Grace, Truth, Following, Companion, Another name for Agni | Girl | 6 | |
| Saachi | Beloved, Grace, Truth, Following, Companion, Another name for Agni | Girl | 5 | |
| Saadar | Attached, Respectful, Thoughtful | Boy | 8 | |
| Taalank | Another name of Lord Shiva, Auspicious | Boy | 6 | |
| Taalika | Palm, Calm, Nightingale, Key, A list | Girl | 1 | |
| Taalin | Musical, Lord Shiva | Boy | 3 | |
| Taalish | Lord of the Earth, Mountain, Glittering, Bright | Boy | 7 | |
| Ubika | Growth | Girl | 8 | |
| Ucchal | Perception | Girl | 3 | |
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| Uchadev | Lord Vishnu, Superior God, An epithet of Vishnu or Krishna | Boy | 1 | |
| Uchimakali | One of the Hindu God | Girl | 7 | |
| Vaagdevi | Goddess Of Learning, Saraswath | Girl | 8 | |
| Vaagdevi | Goddess of learning, Goddess Saraswati | Girl | 8 | |
| Vaagiswari | Goddess Saraswathi | Girl | 2 | |
| Vaahila | Name of air | Girl | 9 | |
| Wali | Governor, Protector | Boy | 9 | |
| Waman | The short, Fifth incarnation of Lord Vishnu | Boy | 7 | |
| Wamika | Goddess Durga, An epithet of the Goddess Durga, Situated on the left side of vam, I.e. Shiva | Girl | 4 | |
| Wamil | Beautiful | Boy | 4 | |
| Yaachan | Prayer, Entreaty | Boy | 8 | |
| Yaadav | Lord Krishna, Descendent from Yadu, Name of Krishna | Boy | 9 | |
| Yaaj | Worshipper, Sacrifice, Another name for Lord Shiva, A sage | Boy | 1 | |
| Yaajak | Sacrificing priest, Religious, Generous | Boy | 4 | |
| Zaaei | Name of a flower in marathi | Girl | 6 | |
| Zaanjar | A girl ornament of leg, Paayal | Boy | 8 | |
| Zaara | In flower, Bright as the dawn, Brilliance, Blossoming flower | Girl | 2 | |
| Zalak | Instant appearance | Girl | 6 | |
