THE STORIES BEHIND THE NAMES

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44 reference-linked names · Language-labeled pronunciation guides

Irish

Rowan

From Ruadhán; also the rowan tree

Neutral · 2 syllables
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English

Hazel

Hazel tree; light brown color

Feminine · 2 syllables
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Irish

Aidan

An English form of Aodhán

Masculine · 2 syllables
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Latin

Olivia

Possibly associated with olive

Feminine · 4 syllables
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Japanese

Ren

蓮れん · example form

Lotus, for 蓮

Neutral
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Japanese

Sora

空そら · example form

Sky, for 空

Neutral
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Japanese

Haru

春はる · example form

Spring, for 春

Neutral
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Chinese

Ming

明Míng · example form

Bright; clear, for 明

Neutral
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Chinese

Mei

美Měi · example form

Beautiful, for 美

Feminine
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Chinese

Jun

俊Jùn · example form

Talented; handsome, for 俊

Masculine
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