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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| Aaas | Expectation, Hope | Boy | 4 | |
| Aab | Water, Shine | Boy | 4 | |
| Aabha | Shine, Glow, Sun Rays, Strength | Boy | 4 | |
| Aabha | Shine, Glow, Sun Rays, Strength | Girl | 4 | |
| Ba | Three, Third, Mother, Honest | Boy | 3 | |
| Baadal | Cloud | Boy | 3 | |
| Baahubal | Power / Strength of Arm | Boy | 3 | |
| Baalaark | The Rising Sun | Boy | 2 | |
| Cauvery | Name of a River | Girl | 5 | |
| Cavery | Name of a River in India | Girl | 2 | |
| Celin | Sky, Young Warrior, Beautiful | Girl | 7 | |
| Chaalisa | Worship, Prayers | Girl | 9 | |
| Daakshit | Lord Shiva | Boy | 1 | |
| Daamodar | Another Name of Lord Krishna | Boy | 3 | |
| Daarshini | One who Blesses | Girl | 2 | |
| Daaruk | Charioteer of Lord Krishna, Tree | Boy | 2 | |
| Eakansh | Universe, Part of Someone, Whole | Boy | 5 | |
| Eashan | Lord Vishnu / Shiva | Boy | 3 | |
| Eashwari | Goddess Parvati | Girl | 3 | |
| Eathan | Strong Man | Boy | 4 | |
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| Faaiz | Victorious, Triumphant | Boy | 7 | |
| Faaz | Victorious, Successful, Brilliant | Boy | 7 | |
| Fabina | God | Girl | 6 | |
| Fadil | Generous, Giving, Honourable | Boy | 5 | |
| Gadhadhar | Name of Lord Vishnu | Boy | 7 | |
| Gagan | Sky, Heaven, Lord Shiva / Murugan | Boy | 3 | |
| Gagan | Love, Sky | Girl | 3 | |
| Gagana | The Sky, Extreme | Girl | 4 | |
| Haadiya | Guide to Righteousness | Boy | 4 | |
| Haarisha | Lord Siva / Vishnu / Krishna | Girl | 2 | |
| Habibah | Beloved, Sweetheart, Darling | Girl | 4 | |
| Haffaz | Protector, Protective | Boy | 3 | |
| Ibhanan | Elephant Faced | Boy | 4 | |
| Ibrahim | My Father is Exalted | Boy | 6 | |
| Ichaa | Desire, Wish | Boy | 4 | |
| Ichu | A Wish in Our Mind | Girl | 5 | |
| Jaanavi | Mother, Genga | Girl | 4 | |
| Jaanvi | River Ganga, Precious | Girl | 3 | |
| Jaba | Love, Hibiscus | Girl | 5 | |
| Jabbar | Peasant, All Powerful, Mighty | Boy | 7 | |
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| Kaajal | Kohl, Eyeliner, Mascara, Surma | Girl | 9 | |
| Kaalaka | Pupil of the Eye, Goddess Durga | Girl | 2 | |
| Kaalanjari | Parvati | Girl | 6 | |
| Kaali | Goddess Durga | Girl | 7 | |
| Laabh | Profit, Gain | Boy | 6 | |
| Laabha | Profit | Girl | 7 | |
| Laalamani | Ruby | Boy | 1 | |
| Laalamani | Ruby | Girl | 1 | |
| Maadhav | Another Name of Krishna | Boy | 5 | |
| Maagh | Name of a Hindu Month | Boy | 3 | |
| Maahi | Great Earth | Girl | 5 | |
| Maalav | Keeper of Horses | Boy | 5 | |
| Naabhi | Centre of Body, An Ancient King | Boy | 8 | |
| Naag | A Big Serpent, Friend of God Shiva | Boy | 5 | |
| Naagarjun | An Ancient Philosopher | Boy | 6 | |
| Naagdhar | One who Wears Cobra | Boy | 9 | |
| Obalesh | Lord Shiva | Boy | 8 | |
| Ohas | Praise | Boy | 7 | |
| Oindrila | Another Name for the Wife of Indra | Girl | 1 | |
| Oja | Vitality | Girl | 8 | |
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| Paandu | Father of the Pandavas | Boy | 3 | |
| Paandurang | A Deity, Lord Vishnu | Boy | 7 | |
| Paaninee | A Sanskrit Grammarian | Boy | 2 | |
| Paarbrahm | The Supreme Spirit | Boy | 6 | |
| Qanna | Lake | Girl | 2 | |
| Qayam | Immortal, Another Name for God | Boy | 3 | |
| Raagini | Passionate about Music | Girl | 5 | |
| Raahi | Traveller | Boy | 1 | |
| Raajaa | King | Boy | 5 | |
| Raajeev | Blue Lotus | Boy | 8 | |
| Sa | Lord, Joy, Lord Murugan / Iyappa | Boy | 2 | |
| Saachi | Truth, Goddess Indrani | Girl | 5 | |
| Saadhika | Simple, Achiever | Girl | 9 | |
| Saadhna | Worship, Long Practise / Study | Girl | 3 | |
| Taanusiya | A Great Devotee | Girl | 3 | |
| Taanya | Fairy Princess, Worthy of Praise | Girl | 8 | |
| Taarank | Saviour | Boy | 3 | |
| Tabassum | Beautiful Smile, A Flower | Girl | 6 | |
| Udaya | To Rise, Rising Sun, Prosperity | Boy | 7 | |
| Udayakumar | Dawn | Boy | 8 | |
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| Udayan | Rising Up, Rising | Boy | 3 | |
| Udbhav | Rising with Glory, Creation | Boy | 4 | |
| Vaachaspati | Lord of Speech | Boy | 2 | |
| Vaagdevi | Goddess of Learning | Girl | 8 | |
| Vaageesh | Lord of Speech | Boy | 5 | |
| Vaakpati | Great Orator | Boy | 9 | |
| Wajida | Finder, Achiever, Excited | Girl | 3 | |
| Wakeeta | Beautiful Flower | Girl | 3 | |
| Wali | Protector, Governor, Lord | Boy | 9 | |
| Wamika | Beautiful, Fearless | Girl | 4 | |
| Xeassi | Clock | Boy | 5 | |
| Xeavi | New House | Boy | 7 | |
| Xundari | Beautiful | Girl | 1 | |
| Yaagnya | New, Beauty | Girl | 2 | |
| Yachana | Pleading, Pray for Something | Girl | 8 | |
| Yadav | Lord Krishna, Descendant of Yadu | Boy | 8 | |
| Yadavendra | Lord Krishna | Boy | 5 | |
| Zaara | Light, Brave, Beautiful Flower | Girl | 2 | |
| Zafar | Brave, Victory, Triumph | Boy | 7 | |
| Zaheera | Expression, Shining, Brilliant | Girl | 1 | |
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| Zahra | Radiant, Beautiful, Fair, White | Girl | 9 | |
