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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| Aaden | Warmth of the Home | Girl | 7 | |
| Aaron | Mountain of Strength, Exalted One | Boy | 4 | |
| Abaigh | Father's Joy | Girl | 1 | |
| Aban | Old Arabic Name, Dual of Abu | Boy | 9 | |
| Bab | From the Gateway, Foreign, Gate | Girl | 5 | |
| BabdCatha | Goddess of War | Girl | 6 | |
| Baetan | Valorous, Galach, Vain | Boy | 7 | |
| Baeth | Vain, Wanton, Reckless | Boy | 9 | |
| Cabe | Rope-maker, A Cape | Boy | 2 | |
| Cabhan | Hill, Hollow, Grassy | Boy | 2 | |
| Cabra | Poor Land | Boy | 7 | |
| Cacanisius | Son of Nis | Boy | 9 | |
| Daagduh | God of the Earth, Father God | Boy | 1 | |
| Dacea | A Southerner, Incandescent, Pure | Girl | 5 | |
| Daceah | Pure, Incandescent, A Southerner | Girl | 4 | |
| Dacee | Glowing, From the South | Girl | 9 | |
| Eabha | Life Provider | Girl | 8 | |
| Eachan | Horseman | Boy | 5 | |
| Eachann | Borrowing of Haakon, Steadfast | Boy | 1 | |
| Eachdhonn | Borrowing of Norse Haakon | Boy | 9 | |
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| Fachnan | Unknown | Boy | 2 | |
| Fachnan | Name of a Saint | Boy | 2 | |
| Fachtna | Malicious, Hostile | Boy | 8 | |
| Fae | Trust, Belief, Fairy, Confidence | Girl | 3 | |
| Gabhan | White, Little Falcon | Boy | 6 | |
| Gabriel | Christian, God is My Strength | Boy | 9 | |
| Gabulfota | Long Legs | Boy | 4 | |
| Gael | Stranger, Cheerful, Happy | Boy | 7 | |
| Hagan | Strong Defence, Sanctuary | Boy | 4 | |
| Hagan | Youthful | Boy | 4 | |
| Hagen | Little, Young | Girl | 8 | |
| Haggan | Youthful One | Boy | 2 | |
| Iacob | To Follow, To Succeed, Supplanter | Boy | 3 | |
| Ian | God is Merciful / Gracious | Boy | 6 | |
| Iarbonel | Descendant of Judah | Boy | 4 | |
| Iarfhlaith | Lord of the West | Girl | 2 | |
| Jacksepticeye | Awesome You, Tuber | Boy | 6 | |
| Jacob | Following After, Supplanter | Boy | 4 | |
| Jacolin | One who Glides with Beauty | Girl | 1 | |
| Jacqueline | Supplanter, Holder of the Heel | Girl | 7 | |
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| Kaatlan | Pure | Girl | 6 | |
| Kace | Descendant of the Vigilant One | Boy | 2 | |
| Kacee | Brave, Alert | Girl | 7 | |
| Kacev | Eagle Eyed | Girl | 6 | |
| La | Sun | Girl | 4 | |
| Labhaoise | Famous warrior | Girl | 9 | |
| Labhaoise | Maiden Warrior | Girl | 9 | |
| Labhcas | Light | Boy | 1 | |
| Mab | Joy, Happiness, Lovable, Baby | Girl | 7 | |
| Mab | Joyous | Girl | 7 | |
| Mabbina | Happiness | Girl | 6 | |
| Mabbina | Baby | Girl | 6 | |
| Na | Meaningful, God Name | Boy | 6 | |
| Naal | Name of a Saint, Horseshoe | Boy | 1 | |
| Nabita | Fearless | Girl | 2 | |
| Nabla | Harp, Joy | Girl | 3 | |
| Oach | Keen Ear / Big Ear | Girl | 9 | |
| Oba | Cluster, An Ancient River Goddess | Girl | 9 | |
| Obharnait | Little green one | Girl | 7 | |
| Obharnait | Colour of Olive | Girl | 7 | |
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| Paa | Flower | Girl | 9 | |
| Paadrig | Noble | Boy | 2 | |
| Paarick | Nobleman | Boy | 5 | |
| Paarig | Patrician, Noble | Boy | 7 | |
| Quaid | Leader | Boy | 7 | |
| Quaid | Irish form of Walter | Boy | 7 | |
| Queran | Dark | Boy | 4 | |
| Quigley | Strong or Powerful, Distaff | Boy | 6 | |
| Racheal | Ewe, Female Sheep | Girl | 3 | |
| Rachel | Innocence of a Lamb, Sheep, Ewe | Girl | 2 | |
| Radhulbh | Wolf Counsellor | Boy | 2 | |
| Radiant | Brightness, Light | Girl | 4 | |
| Sabha | Good, Fair Lady | Girl | 4 | |
| Sabia | Beautiful, 7th Sky in Arabic | Girl | 5 | |
| Sabina | Catlike, Form of Sabine | Girl | 1 | |
| Sabine | Sabine | Girl | 5 | |
| Tabbasum | Smile | Girl | 7 | |
| Taber | Well | Boy | 1 | |
| Taber | Drummer, Brilliant, Shining | Boy | 1 | |
| Tadc | A Poet | Boy | 1 | |
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| Uaid | Form of Walter | Boy | 8 | |
| Uaid | Army general | Boy | 8 | |
| Uailteir | Ruler of the People | Boy | 5 | |
| Uaine | Well Born, Young Warrior | Boy | 5 | |
| Vanessa | Genus of Butterfly, Star | Girl | 9 | |
| Vaughan | Small, Little | Boy | 2 | |
| Ven | Lord Venkateshwara | Boy | 5 | |
| Veon | Sky | Boy | 2 | |
| Wallach | Welshman, From Wales | Boy | 6 | |
| Wanna | God is Gracious | Girl | 8 | |
| Ward | Bard, Surname, Guardian, Watchman | Boy | 1 | |
| Ward | Watchman | Boy | 1 | |
| Yseult | Fair, Lady, Princess, Fair Lady | Girl | 3 | |
| Yu | Jade, Honour, Happy, Rain | Girl | 1 | |
| Yvon | Archer, Yew Tree | Boy | 4 | |
| Yvonne | Of the Yew Tree, Archer, Yew Wood | Girl | 5 | |
| Zaira | Guest, Visitor, Rose Flower | Girl | 1 | |
| Zaira | Princess | Girl | 1 | |
