8 Baby Names with Beautiful Meanings You'll Want to Know
Apr 27, 2025
A name that means melody, gentle music, or air. It evokes grace and artistic charm.
Meaning "God has answered," this name symbolizes divine blessings and hope.
Signifying eternity and grace, Amara reflects timeless beauty and strength.
With origins in Persian and Irish, Kian means ancient, enduring, and kingly.
A serene name meaning island, often associated with calmness and purity.
Representing radiance and luster, Niam is ideal for a child who brightens lives.
Zayn stands for beauty, elegance, and inner refinement.
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2 days ago
- NDTV
Viral: Indian-Origin Man In Netherlands Highlights Shocking Cultural Difference In Terms Of Food
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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
THIS actress went against her conservative Muslim family to work, received blood letters from fans, and walked away from stardom for inter-faith marriage
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2 days ago
- Indian Express
Actor rebelled against conservative Muslim family to work, fans wrote her letters in blood, left industry for inter-faith marriage
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