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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| Aabeesha | Goddess of will | Girl | 6 | |
| Aabha | Shine, Glow, Sun Rays, Strength | Girl | 4 | |
| Aabharana | Jewel | Girl | 2 | |
| Aabheer | A Cow-herd | Boy | 4 | |
| Baadal | Cloud | Boy | 3 | |
| Baahubal | Power / Strength of Arm | Boy | 3 | |
| Baalaaditya | Risen Sun | Boy | 5 | |
| Baalaark | The Rising Sun | Boy | 2 | |
| Caroline | Little and Womanly | Girl | 5 | |
| Catherine | Pure, Innocent, Torture | Girl | 2 | |
| Cathy | Pure, Form of the Catherine | Girl | 3 | |
| Cauvery | Name of a River | Girl | 5 | |
| Daakshit | Lord Shiva | Boy | 1 | |
| Daani | Light Green | Girl | 2 | |
| Daanika | Morning Star | Girl | 5 | |
| Daanish | Clever, Knowledge, Wisdom | Boy | 2 | |
| Eakansh | Universe, Part of Someone, Whole | Boy | 5 | |
| Eakta | Union | Girl | 2 | |
| Eashan | Lord Vishnu / Shiva | Boy | 3 | |
| Eashvaran | Lord of the Universe | Boy | 8 | |
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| Faatina | Captivating | Girl | 7 | |
| Fadheela | Virtuous, Outstanding, Superior | Girl | 6 | |
| Fadl | Outstanding, Honourable, Gracious | Boy | 5 | |
| Fadwa | Name Derived from Self-sacrifice | Girl | 8 | |
| Gaanya | Bunch | Girl | 4 | |
| Gadhadhar | Name of Lord Vishnu | Boy | 7 | |
| Gadhi | One who Seeks Knowledge | Boy | 2 | |
| Gadin | Lord Krishna / Ganesha | Boy | 8 | |
| Haadiya | Guide to Righteousness | Girl | 4 | |
| Haady | Guiding to the Right | Boy | 3 | |
| Haala | Aureole, Lunar Halo, Glory | Girl | 5 | |
| Haamid | Praising (God), Grateful | Boy | 9 | |
| Iaichik | Pr Ion | Boy | 5 | |
| Ian | God is Merciful / Gracious | Boy | 6 | |
| Ibbani | Mist, Fog, Honey Dew | Girl | 1 | |
| Ibha | Hope | Girl | 2 | |
| Ja | Attraction, Magnetism, Great | Boy | 2 | |
| Ja | Clever, Beautiful, Cute | Girl | 2 | |
| Jaabir | Consoler, Comforter | Boy | 5 | |
| Jaafar | Rivulet, Small River | Boy | 1 | |
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| Ka | Brave, Loveable, Beautiful Angel | Girl | 3 | |
| Kaadal | Love | Girl | 3 | |
| Kaajal | Kohl, Eyeliner, Mascara, Surma | Girl | 9 | |
| Kaali | Goddess Durga | Girl | 7 | |
| Laabh | Profit, Gain | Boy | 6 | |
| Laalithya | Beauty, Softness | Girl | 8 | |
| Laamya | Tastiness | Girl | 8 | |
| Laasya | Graceful | Girl | 5 | |
| Maadhav | Another Name of Krishna | Boy | 5 | |
| Maadhuri | Charming, Honey, Sweetness | Girl | 3 | |
| Maadhurya | Sweetness | Girl | 2 | |
| Maadhurya | Sweetness | Boy | 2 | |
| Na | Meaningful, God Name | Boy | 6 | |
| Naag | A Big Serpent, Friend of God Shiva | Boy | 5 | |
| Naagaveni | Hair like Snake | Girl | 2 | |
| Naageshwari | Goddess of Serpents | Girl | 7 | |
| Obalesh | Lord Shiva | Boy | 8 | |
| Odathi | Refreshing, Owner | Girl | 3 | |
| Oditi | Dawn | Girl | 3 | |
| Oha | Meditation, True Knowledge | Boy | 6 | |
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| Pa | Goddess Laxmi | Girl | 8 | |
| Paarth | Another Name of Arjuna | Boy | 1 | |
| Paavak | Pure, Fire | Boy | 7 | |
| Paavan | Purifier, Water, Air, Pure | Boy | 1 | |
| Qarin | The Ocean | Boy | 5 | |
| Qasim | Divider, One who Divides | Boy | 5 | |
| Qatadah | Tree with Hard Wood | Boy | 7 | |
| Qays | Firm, Hard | Boy | 8 | |
| Raa | Princess, Beautiful, River | Girl | 2 | |
| Raaga | Belongs to Music Terms | Girl | 1 | |
| Raaghu | The Family of Lord Rama | Boy | 2 | |
| Raagini | Passionate about Music | Girl | 5 | |
| Sa | Happy, Exalted, Charming, Leader | Girl | 2 | |
| Sa | Lord, Joy, Lord Murugan / Iyappa | Boy | 2 | |
| Saabira | Patient, Enduring | Girl | 6 | |
| Saabith | Proven | Boy | 6 | |
| Taahira | Pure, Chaste | Girl | 4 | |
| Taanvi | Prosperity, Delicate One, Love | Girl | 4 | |
| Taanya | Fairy Princess, Worthy of Praise | Girl | 8 | |
| Tabreesha | Free as a Bird | Girl | 7 | |
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| Uama | Fame, Reputation, Education | Girl | 9 | |
| Ubika | Young Woman, Growth | Girl | 8 | |
| Ucchal | Perception | Girl | 3 | |
| Uchadev | Lord Vishnu | Boy | 1 | |
| Vaagdevi | Goddess of Learning | Girl | 8 | |
| Vaanya | Idle Daughter | Girl | 1 | |
| Vaaruni | Wife of Lrod of the Sea | Girl | 5 | |
| Vaasavadatta | A Name in Sanskrit Classics | Boy | 5 | |
| Wafeeqa | Successful | Girl | 4 | |
| Wafiya | Loyal, Faithful | Girl | 2 | |
| Waheeda | Beautiful, Sole, Single, Unique | Girl | 2 | |
| Wahida | Beautiful, Peerless, Unique, Sole | Girl | 1 | |
| Xander | Splendid, Defender of Mankind | Boy | 3 | |
| Xavier | Bright, Splendid, The Helper | Boy | 7 | |
| XayadVirah | Victorious over Enemies | Boy | 5 | |
| Xhiva | God Shiva | Boy | 1 | |
| Yaadavi | Goddess Durga | Girl | 9 | |
| Yaagna | Sacrificial Offerings | Girl | 4 | |
| Yaalchelvan | Pride of Yaalpaanam | Boy | 5 | |
| Yaalmani | Gem of Yaalpaanam | Boy | 4 | |
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| Zaafira | Victorious, Successful | Girl | 8 | |
| Zaahid | Ascetic, Abstemious, Devotee | Boy | 4 | |
| Zaahir | Bright, Shining, Elevated, Radiate | Boy | 9 | |
| Zaara | Light, Brave, Beautiful Flower | Girl | 2 | |
