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 | |
| Aaas | Expectation, Hope | Girl | 4 | |
| Aab | Water, Shine | Girl | 4 | |
| Aabad | Populated | Girl | 9 | |
| Ba | Three, Third, Mother, Honest | Boy | 3 | |
| Baadal | Cloud | Boy | 3 | |
| Baadshah | King | Boy | 8 | |
| Baageshawaree | A Raga, Beauty | Girl | 6 | |
| Cabir | The Great, Powerful, Leader | Boy | 6 | |
| Cadrasva | Consciousness | Boy | 6 | |
| Caleb | To be Faithful, Messenger, Bold | Boy | 5 | |
| Carmavan | Covered with Hides, Protected | Boy | 1 | |
| Da | Powerful Brain, Shadow, Rock | Girl | 5 | |
| Da | Big, Great, Achieve, Attainment | Boy | 5 | |
| Daaivik | Divine | Boy | 3 | |
| Daakshi | Golden, Son, Son of Daksh, The glorious | Boy | 8 | |
| Eakant | Alone | Boy | 7 | |
| Earon | From the River Town | Boy | 8 | |
| Easaanasivam | Lord Shiva | Boy | 7 | |
| Easan | The Supreme Ruler | Boy | 4 | |
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| Faakhir | Proud, Excellent | Boy | 9 | |
| Faalgun | A Month in the Hindu Calendar | Boy | 8 | |
| Faaris | Horseman, Knight | Boy | 9 | |
| Fabian | Bean Grower, Grower of Beans | Boy | 6 | |
| Gaajendra | The King of Elephant | Boy | 7 | |
| Gaalav | To worship, Ebony, Strong, A sage | Boy | 8 | |
| Gaanavi | Raaga | Girl | 1 | |
| Gaandhaari | Mother of Kaurvas | Girl | 1 | |
| Haadiyaa | Guide to Righteousness | Girl | 5 | |
| Haadya | Guiding to the Right | Boy | 4 | |
| Haamid | Praising (God), Grateful | Boy | 9 | |
| Haaneesh | Lord Shiva, Also Spelt as Haneesh | Boy | 7 | |
| Iaicchik | The Earth | Girl | 8 | |
| Iaichik | Pr Ion | Boy | 5 | |
| Iaza | Fairy | Girl | 1 | |
| Ibbani | Mist, Fog, Honey Dew | Girl | 1 | |
| Ja | Attraction, Magnetism, Great | Boy | 2 | |
| Jaabir | Consoler, Comforter | Boy | 5 | |
| Jaafar | Rivulet, Small River | Boy | 1 | |
| Jaagrath | Awakened | Boy | 3 | |
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| Kaachim | Where clouds rest, A sacred tree | Boy | 1 | |
| Kaal | Time, Destiny, Occasion, Black, Destruction, Death black, Another name for Krishna and Shiva | Boy | 7 | |
| Kaali | Goddess | Boy | 7 | |
| Kaalik | Darkness, Long-lived | Boy | 9 | |
| Laabh | Profit, Gain | Boy | 6 | |
| Laabha | Acquirement, Acquisition, Gain | Boy | 7 | |
| Laabha | Profit | Girl | 7 | |
| Laadli | The Dearest One, Loved One | Girl | 3 | |
| Maadesh | Lord Shiva | Boy | 6 | |
| Maadhav | Another name of Lord Krishna, Sweet like honey | Boy | 5 | |
| Maadhavee | Goddess | Girl | 6 | |
| Maadhuree | Sweet, Like Sugar | Girl | 4 | |
| Na | Meaningful, God Name | Boy | 6 | |
| Naabhas | Celestial, Appearing in the Sky, Name of individual constellations, Sky, Ocean, Heavenly | Boy | 1 | |
| Naabhi | Centre of Body, An Ancient King | Boy | 8 | |
| Naadavalli | Name of a Raga | Girl | 5 | |
| Oaghavanth | Monarch, King | Boy | 7 | |
| Oam | Form of Om, The Sacred Syllable | Boy | 2 | |
| Obalesh | Lord Shiva | Boy | 8 | |
| Obaleshwar | Shiva | Boy | 5 | |
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| Pa | Goddess Laxmi | Girl | 8 | |
| Paadini | Pleasing Song | Girl | 9 | |
| Paajas | Goddess Laxmi, Firmness, Vigor, Strength, Glitter, Sheen, Brightness, Heaven and Earth | Girl | 3 | |
| Paakhi | Bird, Pure | Girl | 1 | |
| Qabid | Constrictor, A Name for Allah | Boy | 6 | |
| Qabil | Son of Adam, Acceptor, Next, Able | Boy | 5 | |
| Qadim | Ancient, Antique, Old, Primitive | Boy | 8 | |
| Qayanat | Universe | Girl | 7 | |
| Ra | Doe | Girl | 1 | |
| Raa | Princess, Beautiful, River | Girl | 2 | |
| Raaadhika | Love of Krishna | Girl | 9 | |
| Raabhya | Worshipped | Girl | 2 | |
| Sa | Happy, Exalted, Charming, Leader | Girl | 2 | |
| Sa | Lord, Joy, Lord Murugan / Iyappa | Boy | 2 | |
| Saacha | Truthful | Girl | 6 | |
| Saachar | Yahweh has remembered, Appropriate, Well-mannered | Boy | 6 | |
| Taaj | Crown | Boy | 5 | |
| Taalika | Palm, Calm, Nightingale, Key, A list | Girl | 1 | |
| Taamasi | Night, Rest, A river | Girl | 1 | |
| Taamraparnee | Copper Leaves | Girl | 5 | |
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| Uapsana | Prayer | Girl | 1 | |
| Uba | The Wealthy, Lord, Old Woman | Boy | 6 | |
| Ubadah | Servant of God, Worship | Boy | 1 | |
| Ubaid | Faithful, Servant of Allah | Boy | 1 | |
| Vaachaspati | Lord of Speech | Boy | 2 | |
| Vaachasya | Well Spoken of, Praiseworthy | Boy | 9 | |
| Vaagai | Name of a Beautiful Flower | Girl | 5 | |
| Vaagdevi | Goddess of Learning | Girl | 8 | |
| Waahid | Single, Exclusively, Unequalled | Boy | 1 | |
| Wad | Promise | Girl | 1 | |
| Wadee | Calm, Peaceful | Boy | 2 | |
| Wadi | Calm, Peaceful, Valley | Boy | 1 | |
| Xagar | Ocean, Pass through | Girl | 6 | |
| Xama | Forgiveness | Girl | 3 | |
| Xaria | Melody | Girl | 8 | |
| Xavier | Bright, Splendid, The Helper | Boy | 7 | |
| Yaachan | Prayer, Entreaty | Boy | 8 | |
| Yaachana | Prayer | Girl | 9 | |
| Yaachana | Entreaty, Prayer | Girl | 9 | |
| Yaadav | Lord Krishna, Descendent from Yadu, Name of Krishna | Boy | 9 | |
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| Zaaei | Name of a flower in marathi | Girl | 6 | |
| Zaafir | Victorious | Boy | 7 | |
| Zaafira | Victorious, Successful | Girl | 8 | |
| Zaahid | Ascetic, Abstemious, Devotee | Boy | 4 | |
