Every root tells a story
Every name carries
a small history.
Search a name, a meaning, or a feeling — and see the Arabic root it grows from, letter by letter.
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Begin anywhere
Popular names to start with — or search above for exactly what you have in mind.
Names that echo each other
Pick one name and find others that share its Arabic root — a quiet thread for naming more than one child.
Try it Names by rootEvery root, and its family
Browse the Arabic roots behind this dictionary — from ح م د, the root of praise, to every name that grows from it.
Browse rootsFamily guide
Choosing a name, gently.
Five quiet habits gathered from families who've done this well. No rules — just ways to make the choice feel less like pressure and more like a gift.
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A name you love the sound of today can wear thin — but a meaning you're proud to explain never does. Read what it actually means before you fall for how it rolls off the tongue.