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 | Shine, Lustre | Girl | 4 | |
| Aaban | More clear, 8th Persian month | Boy | 1 | |
| Aaban | Name of an Angel | Boy | 1 | |
| Baadal | Cloud | Boy | 3 | |
| Baadi | Distinct, Evident, Plain, Wonderful, Marvelous, Unique | Boy | 8 | |
| Baadiyah | Name of a Sahabiyyah, Desert | Boy | 6 | |
| Baageshawaree | A Raga, Beauty | Girl | 6 | |
| Caara | Friend, Dear | Girl | 6 | |
| Caarina | Friend, Italian, Dear, Vietnamese, Diamond | Girl | 2 | |
| Cadman | Warrior | Boy | 9 | |
| Cadrasva | N/A | Boy | 6 | |
| Daadar | Brother, Dear friend, Another name for God | Boy | 2 | |
| Daakshi | Golden, Son, Son of Daksh, The glorious | Boy | 8 | |
| Daakshit | Lord Shiva | Boy | 1 | |
| Daakshya | Cleverness, Honesty, Brilliance, Efficient | Girl | 7 | |
| Eashan | Lord Shiva, Sovereign, A Rudra, Name of Sun | Boy | 3 | |
| Easharbir | A brave and godly person | Boy | 9 | |
| Eashardeep | Godly light | Boy | 1 | |
| Easharjeet | Gods victory | Boy | 2 | |
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| Faabis | Happy | Boy | 2 | |
| Faaiz | Victorious, Gain, Abundance, Affluence, Liberality, Favour, Triumphant | Boy | 7 | |
| Faajal | Accomplished, Bountiful grace | Girl | 4 | |
| Faakhir | Proud, Excellent | Boy | 9 | |
| Gaadhaya | N/A | Boy | 3 | |
| Gaadhi | N/A | Boy | 3 | |
| Gaalav | To worship, Ebony, Strong, A sage | Boy | 8 | |
| Gaalava | N/A | Boy | 9 | |
| Haadee | The guide, Director, Leader | Boy | 6 | |
| Haadiya | Guide to righteousness, Gift | Girl | 4 | |
| Haady | Guiding to the right | Boy | 3 | |
| Haafiz | Protector, One who has memorised the Quran | Boy | 6 | |
| Iaicchik | The Earth | Girl | 8 | |
| Ian | Form of John | Boy | 6 | |
| Ibaad | A worshipper | Boy | 8 | |
| Ibadah | Worship | Girl | 7 | |
| Jaabili | Moon | Boy | 8 | |
| Jaabili | Moon, Full Moon | Girl | 8 | |
| Jaabir | Consoler, Comforter | Boy | 5 | |
| Jaabir | Consoler, Comforter, The person who have religious | Boy | 5 | |
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| Kaachim | Where clouds rest, A sacred tree | Boy | 1 | |
| Kaahini | Youthful, Spirited, Young | Girl | 8 | |
| Kaai | Body, Pure | Boy | 4 | |
| Kaajal | Mascara, Surma | Girl | 9 | |
| Laabh | Profit | Boy | 6 | |
| Laabha | Profit | Girl | 7 | |
| Laabha | Acquirement, Acquisition, Gain | Boy | 7 | |
| Laaibah | Laaibah is the prettiest women in all the Jannat's heavens, she will be in Jannat al Firdous | Girl | 7 | |
| Ma | A noble hearted, Generous lady had this name, She built a religious school (Daughter of al-muzaffar) | Girl | 5 | |
| Maab | A place to which one returns | Girl | 8 | |
| Maad | An old Arabian tribes name | Boy | 1 | |
| Maadesh | Lord Shiva | Boy | 6 | |
| Naabhak | Belonging to the Sky | Boy | 2 | |
| Naabhas | Celestial, Appearing in the Sky, Name of individual constellations, Sky, Ocean, Heavenly | Boy | 1 | |
| Naabhi | Centre of Body, An Ancient King | Boy | 8 | |
| Naabih | Noble, Famous, Eminent, Outstanding | Boy | 8 | |
| Oaghavanth | King | Boy | 7 | |
| Oaka | Oak Tree, From the Woods | Girl | 1 | |
| Oasis | Desert | Boy | 9 | |
| Obaid | Small slave | Boy | 4 | |
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| Paajas | Goddess Laxmi, Firmness, Vigor, Strength, Glitter, Sheen, Brightness, Heaven and Earth | Girl | 3 | |
| Paak | Innocent, Simple, Young, Ignorant, Pure, Clean | Boy | 2 | |
| Paal | King, Guardian, Moment | Boy | 3 | |
| Paalin | Guarding, Protecting | Boy | 8 | |
| Qaabiz | N/A | Boy | 2 | |
| Qaadir | Able, Powerful | Boy | 5 | |
| Qaanit | Satisfied, Contented, Obedient, Submissive, Humble | Boy | 8 | |
| Qabalah | Responsibility | Girl | 6 | |
| Raaadhika | Love of Krishna | Girl | 9 | |
| Raabiya | Spring, Springtime, Garden | Girl | 3 | |
| Raadh | N/A | Boy | 5 | |
| Raadha | Wealth, Success, Lightning, Lord Krishna's Love, Intellectual energy, Prosperity, Inspiration | Girl | 6 | |
| Saabir | Patient | Boy | 5 | |
| Saabir | Patient, Tolerant | Boy | 5 | |
| Saabira | Patient | Girl | 6 | |
| Saabira | Patient, Tolerant | Girl | 6 | |
| Taabeer | The result of deeds, Way | Girl | 7 | |
| Taadeel | Moderation, Equality | Girl | 3 | |
| Taahid | To console, To guard | Boy | 7 | |
| Taahir | Chaste, Modest | Boy | 3 | |
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| Uba | Old Woman | Boy | 6 | |
| Ubaadah | Old Arabic Name | Boy | 2 | |
| Ubaadah | Old Arabic name, Worship | Boy | 2 | |
| Ubab | Waves, Heavy rain | Girl | 8 | |
| 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, Saraswath | Girl | 8 | |
| Waafiyah | Faithful, Loyal | Girl | 2 | |
| Waahid | Single, Exclusively, Unequalled, Unique, One of its kind, Peerless | Boy | 1 | |
| Waajidah | One who achieves her goals in life, Loved, Beloved | Girl | 3 | |
| Waali | Governor, Protector | Boy | 1 | |
| Xagan | Cross over water, Ford worldly cares | Boy | 2 | |
| Xagar | Pass through worldly cares | Boy | 6 | |
| Xallu | Defender | Boy | 7 | |
| Xamak | Twinkle, Shimmer | Boy | 5 | |
| Yaachan | Prayer, Entreaty | Boy | 8 | |
| Yaad | One who remembers (God) | Girl | 4 | |
| Yaadave | Goddess Durga | Girl | 5 | |
| Yaadavi | Goddess Durga | Girl | 9 | |
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| Zaad | Victory, Success | Boy | 5 | |
| Zaaef | Hospitable | Boy | 3 | |
| Zaaei | Name of a Flower in Marathi | Girl | 6 | |
| Zaafir | Victorious | Boy | 7 | |
