Three-Syllable Baby Names
11557 baby names with three syllables — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.
Baby names that have three syllables, most-popular first — useful when you want the rhythm to fit a longer or shorter surname.
Girl Names
EveyaA modern coinage that layers the Eva sound with the airy -eya ending seen in names like Maya anEzmeraeA modern coinage echoing Esme ('esteemed; loved') and the Turkish Esmeray ('dark moon'), with aEzralynA modern feminine coinage joining Ezra (Hebrew, 'help; aid') with the fashionable -lyn ending. GaleaA modern given name; it echoes Gaia ('earth') and Galilea, and exists as a Maltese/MediterraneaGuaninabright; shining oneGurrehmatA Sikh/Punjabi name joining Gur (the Guru) with rehmat ('mercy; grace; blessing'), so 'the GuruHailanyA modern coinage with no documented etymology, joining the Hai- opening of Hailey to the -lani HavalliA modern coinage echoing Havana and the word valley, built for sound; no single fixed source. RHaylaniA modern blend of Hailey with the Hawaiian Leilani ('heavenly flower; royal child of heaven'). HaziranFrom the Arabic/Levantine haziran, 'the month of June.' A rare month-name of early summer.HecubaFrom the Greek Hekabe, of uncertain meaning; the queen of Troy, wife of Priam and mother of HecHemeraFrom the Greek hemera, 'the day; daytime'; a primordial goddess, the personification of day, daHevaniA modern coinage that echoes the word heaven with a flowing -ani ending; no single fixed sourceHeylaniA Hawaiian-styled name carrying lani ('heaven; sky; royal; heavenly'). As a full name its senseHiyoriA Japanese name, romanized here, commonly tied to hiyori, 'good weather; a fine clear day' - thHussainaA feminine form of Husayn (a diminutive of Hasan), 'good; handsome; beautiful.' Husayn, grandsoIlahiFrom the Arabic/Urdu ilahi, 'my God; divine,' a devotional term of praise and prayer. Used as aIlaraA modern spelling with no single documented route. Its nearest documented neighbour is the ItalImoryA modern coinage echoing Emory/Amory (from an Old Germanic root, 'brave; powerful; industrious'IraayaA Sanskrit-styled modern name; it is sometimes linked to ideas of the earth or dawn, but no sinIrisbethIrisbeth is a modern compound joining Iris — the flower, and the Greek goddess of the rainbow —IsalynA modern coinage pairing an Isa- prefix (as in Isabel/Isla) with the fashionable -lyn ending. NIshvikaA modern Indian coinage in Sanskrit style. The Ish- element belongs to Ishana ('lord, ruler'), ItzaniA Nahuatl-styled name echoing Itzel ('rainbow; dewdrop') and the itz- element (as in Itzamna); ItzellaA modern name extending Itzel (a Maya name linked to 'rainbow lady' / the moon goddess) with thIvarieA modern coinage in the Ivy/Ivory sound-family (Ivy, the climbing plant; ivory, 'creamy white')IvellaA modern coinage echoing Ivy and the -ella ending of Isabella/Estella. No single fixed meaning;IvoniA modern form or coinage echoing Yvonne (French, from a Germanic root meaning 'yew'), styled wiIvorlyA modern coinage built on Ivory ('creamy white; the material') with a fashionable -ly ending. NIvykateA joined name pairing Ivy (the climbing plant; a symbol of faithfulness) with Kate (a short forIyaraA name read in Thai as 'lady; noble' (iyara), and separately as a modern coinage; both routes aIzayahA modern respelling of Isaiah, from Hebrew Yeshayahu, 'the Lord is salvation' - the name of theIzaylaA modern coinage with no documented etymology. It reads as a blend of the Iz- opening heard in JailanniA modern coinage echoing Jaylani and the -lani sound of Leilani/Kehlani. No single fixed meaninJamoriA modern coinage echoing Jamari and Amari ('eternal; moon; commanding' by various routes), builJasleidyJasleidy is a newly emerging blend name of the kind widely coined in Latin-American communitiesJazoraA modern American coinage, joining a Ja- opening with Zora (itself 'dawn' in Slavic). By that eJazuriiA modern American coinage in the Azuri sound-family (echoing 'azure' for many families); it reaJerielFrom the Hebrew Jeriel, read as 'God has seen' or 'foundation of God' (El, 'God') -- a name lisJerlaniA modern coinage with no documented etymology. Its ending echoes Hawaiian lani, 'heaven, sky,' JezuriJezuri has no documented etymology. It reads as a contemporary coinage; some hear an echo of JeJohaniA form in the Johana/Yohani family, ultimately from John (Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'), JourmaniJourmani is a newly emerging coinage with the rolling -mani ending found in Amani and Imani. ThJruaniA modern coinage built on a Jr-/Ju- opening and a flowing -ani ending, echoing Juana/Luana. No Jurititurtledove, doveKaeariA modern American coinage, joining Kai ('sea' in Hawaiian by echo) with the -ari sound of Ari/AKaelaniiA modern American coinage, built on the popular Kae- opening (as in Kae, Kaia) joined to the faKaelinaA modern blend of Kaela (a Kayla/Michaela form) and Lina (from Helena/Adalina, 'light'). No sinKaemaniA modern coinage joining a Kai- opening with Amani (Arabic, 'wishes; aspirations; peace'). By tKahenteshe walks ahead; she leads themKahlessiA phonetic respelling of Khaleesi, itself not a traditional name but an invented title in the cKailaiaKailaia is a newly emerging coinage built from the popular Kai element and a flowing -laia tailKailanisA modern coinage extending Kailani with an -s close. Kailani is itself a modern name built fromKaleoFrom the Hawaiian ka leo, 'the voice' or 'the sound.' Traditionally used often for boys in HawaKalexiA modern coinage blending a Ka- opening with Alexis (from the Greek, 'defender' or 'helper'). NKamakshiFrom the Sanskrit Kamakshi, 'one with loving or desirable eyes' (kama, 'love; desire,' + akshi,KamileyA modern American coinage, blending the Camille/Kamila family with the fashionable -ley/-ey endKanairiA very new coinage with no documented etymology. It uses the popular Ka- opening and a soft -irKanovaA modern coinage with no documented etymology. It echoes two things: Canova, the surname of theKayaraA modern American coinage pairing the Kay- prefix with an -ara ending echoing Tiara and Ciara. KayariiA modern American coinage, an -ii-ending spin on Kayara/Tiara, giving a bright final vowel in tKayauraA modern American coinage joining Kay- to Aura (from Greek/Latin aura, 'breath; wind; a subtle KaylibethA compound of two existing names written as a single word: Kayli, a modern spelling in the KaylKazuriFrom the Swahili kazuri, 'small and beautiful' -- also the name of the Kazuri bead workshop in KazyiahA modern coinage with no documented etymology. Its nearest documented neighbour is Keziah, a daKeiomiA modern American coinage, echoing Naomi and the Japanese-sounding Kei. No single fixed meaningKelaiyahA modern coinage that echoes both the biblical Kelaiah (a Levite name in Ezra) and the popular KeylaniiKeylanii is a modern double-i respelling in the Kailani/Keilani family, which is popularly readKhalaiaKhalaia reads as a modern coinage in the Khalia/Khaliyah family; it echoes the Arabic khalidah KhalissiKhalissi is a double-s spelling of Khaleesi, an invented Dothraki-language title meaning 'queenKhanariKhanari is a newly emerging coinage. The Kh- spelling and the -ari ending place it among modernKheilanyA modern coinage echoing Kailani (Hawaiian, 'sea and sky'). By that echo it touches 'heavenly';KhiyomiKhiyomi echoes the Japanese Kiyomi ('pure beauty; clear'), reworked with a modern Kh- spelling.KhyariA modern American coinage, echoing Khari and the Kyrie/Amari sound. No single fixed meaning; roKhyomiA modern American coinage, echoing Naomi and the Japanese-sounding Kiyomi. No single fixed meanKimiwanit is raining; rainKlairityA K-styled respelling of the English word Clarity, 'clearness; brightness of thought,' from theKlaritiA K-styled respelling of Clarity, 'clearness; brightness of thought,' from the Latin claritas (KlinkaaraA modern coinage with no documented etymology; its route is genuinely uncertain, which we note KmoriKmori is a modern coinage with a compressed K- onset, echoing names like Amori and Kymani. It hKolaniKolani is a Hawaiian-styled name featuring lani ('heaven, sky, royal'). Whether traditional or KyomieKyomie is a newly emerging coinage. Its shape recalls names like Naomi and Kiyomi, but no documKyomiiKyomii is a modern respelling-style coinage whose nearest echo is the Japanese name Kiyomi, oftLachesisFrom the Greek lachesis, 'the allotter; disposer of lots' (from lanchano, 'to obtain by lot'); LanariA modern American coinage with an airy three-beat sound, akin to names like Lanaya and Amari. NLavanniLavanni is a modern coinage with no documented etymology. It echoes the Sanskrit name Lavanya, LaveezaLaveeza is an Arabic/Urdu name read as 'graceful; of good conduct; well-mannered.' Used in SoutLayaunaA modern American coinage pairing the Lay- opening of Layla with the -auna ending seen in DeaunLeiariA modern American coinage with an airy three-beat sound, layering a Lei- sound with an -ari endLeiomiA modern coinage whose sound echoes Naomi ('pleasantness,' Hebrew) and the Lei-/Leilani family.LeylanisA modern coinage echoing Leilani (Hawaiian, 'heavenly flowers') with an -is ending seen in LatiLibertasFrom the Latin libertas, 'liberty; freedom'; the Roman goddess of freedom (the inspiration for LilajoA modern compound of Lila (a Lily/Delilah-family name) and Jo (short for Josephine/Joanna). A sLilietA modern coinage built on Lily (the flower), echoing Juliet in its -iet ending. No single fixedLillietteA modern coinage joining Lily (the flower) with the French diminutive -ette ('little'), readingLiyaniA modern coinage echoing Liana and Leilani, and separately a Sinhala (Sri Lankan) name. Routes LumenaA luminous name from the Latin lumen ('light'), in the family of Lumina and Luminosa. Bright anMacayaMacaya has no documented etymology as a given name. It exists as a surname and as a place name MailanniA modern coinage echoing Leilani and Milani, its -lani ending brushing Hawaiian ('heaven; royalMakoaFrom the Hawaiian makoa, 'fearless, brave, courageous, aggressive.' In Hawaiian naming it is usManabareturning from war; she who returnsMarsanaA modern coinage with no documented source, built from the Mar- opening of Maria and Marisa andMavelynnMavelynn is a modern coinage with a doubled-n -lynn ending, readable as a Mavis/Mabel + Evelyn MayelliA modern coinage used chiefly in Spanish-speaking communities, sitting close to Nayeli and MayeMckenzleyMckenzley is a modern coinage blending McKenzie (a Scottish surname, 'son of Coinneach/the fairMeairaMeaira is a modern coinage, readable near Meira, Myra or Keira. It has no single documented meaMeilaniiMeilanii is a modern coinage close to Meilani (which uses Hawaiian lani, 'heaven, sky') and MelMerliaMerlia is a modern coinage, readable as an elaboration of Merle or Merla. It has no single docuMeropeFrom the Greek Merope, variously 'eloquent; with a sparkling face; a bee-eater (a bird)'; one oMielikkiFrom the Finnish Mielikki, 'the pleasing one; the good-minded' (from mieli, 'mind/mood'); the FMilanahA spelling of Milana, from the Slavic root mil ('gracious; dear; beloved'); also read as feminiMilliejoA written-as-one compound of Millie (a pet form of Mildred/Millicent, 'gentle strength' / 'workMioraFrom the Malagasy Miora, 'harmonious; at peace; in accord.' A gentle virtue name from MadagascaMireinaA modern coinage in which many hear mi reina, Spanish for 'my queen,' and also an echo of the CMireliMireli reads as a modern spelling in the Mireia/Mireille/Mirella family. Mireille was popularisMirelithA very rare modern coinage. It echoes Mireya/Mirela (Spanish and Romanian names linked to 'admiMirellyA Latin American given name echoing Mireya and Mirella (linked to Mireio, 'to admire'). Modern MitakshiMitakshi is a Sanskrit name understood as 'one with beautiful/keen eyes' (linked to aksi, 'eye'Moemashe who remains; the lingering one (Old Tupi mo'ema — exact etymology debated; scholarly sourceMontahaMontaha is an Arabic name meaning 'the utmost, the pinnacle, the ultimate point.' A lofty, aspiMoranaFrom the Slavic Morana, 'death; the winter one' (from mor, 'death/pestilence'); the Slavic goddMoroccoThe name of the North African country Morocco, used as a bold place-name. The country's EnglishMulanieMulanie is a modern coinage whose sound echoes Mulan (the legendary Chinese heroine, populariseMuwahibFrom Arabic mawahib, the plural of mawhiba — 'gifts, talents, God-given abilities'. The name caMyarieA modern American coinage pairing Mya - itself a spelling of Mia or Maya - with the -rie endingMyeliA modern coinage, a My-/Mi- sound with an -eli ending. No documented etymology; routes uncertaiNaelisA modern coinage with no documented source. It sits near Anais, a Catalan and French form of AnNaelysA modern coinage layering a Nae-/Naia- sound with an -lys ending, in the current Spanish-influeNaiarieA modern coinage echoing Naiara (a Basque Marian name) and Nayeli, with a bright -arie ending. NaileiaA modern coinage echoing Naila and Leia, layering their soft sounds. No single fixed meaning; rNaimoraA modern coinage with no documented etymology, its sound brushing Naima and Mora/Zamora. Given NaiyomiA modern spelling echoing Naomi, from the Hebrew for 'pleasantness; delight.' The stylized spelNaiyoriA modern coinage, a Nai- sound with an -ori ending. No documented etymology; routes uncertain.NakaylynA modern coinage joining a Na- prefix with Kaylyn (itself a Kay + -lyn blend). No single fixed NamakaFrom the Hawaiian Namaka (Namakaokahai), 'the eyes (of the sea)' (na maka, 'the eyes'); the HawNataaniiFrom the Navajo (Dine) naat'aanii, 'a leader; a speaker; one who addresses the people' — a termNavannyA modern coinage echoing Savannah and Vanna, with a bright -anny ending. No single fixed meaninNayarieA modern coinage echoing Nayeli and Naiara, with a bright -arie ending. No single fixed meaning
Boy Names
EzaiaEzaia is a newly emerging coinage that sits between Ezra and Isaiah in sound. It does not inherEzaielA modern Hebrew-styled formation, echoing Ezekiel and the -el element ('God') seen in many HebrEzakaiA modern coinage echoing Ezekiel ('God strengthens') and the Hebrew Zakai ('pure; innocent'); aForsetiFrom the Old Norse Forseti, 'the presiding one; the chairman/president' (fyrir, 'before', + setGanymedeFrom the Greek Ganymedes, variously 'glad to be a prince; gladdening; rejoicing in manhood' (gaGesiahA modern coinage, echoing Josiah ('the Lord heals') and the sound of Messiah, without descendinGilgameshFrom the Sumerian Gilgamesh, of uncertain meaning (traditionally 'the ancestor is a hero'); theGuaracisunGurnawabGurnawab is a Sikh/Punjabi name of the Gur- family, in which the prefix refers to the Guru — thHakelayoungest childHayuyaname of a Taino cacique of the central mountain region of Puerto Rico; the town of Jayuya is naHehakaelkHendricksonA patronymic surname, 'son of Hendrick' — Hendrick being the Dutch form of Henry, from the GermHolatablue; also used to denote a chief or leaderHonanibadgerHonestyFrom the English word honesty, 'truthfulness; integrity; uprightness' — from the Latin honestasHopaiiprophet; one who sees aheadHototowarrior spirit who singsItzamnadew of the sky; lord of the heavensJacaiusJacaius is a newly emerging coinage. It pairs a Jac- opening (Jacob, Jace) with the classical -JakodahA modern coinage, blending the sounds of Jacob ('holder of the heel') and Dakota ('friend; allyJakoviJakovi echoes Jakov, the Slavic form of Jacob, from the Hebrew for 'supplanter; holder of the hJariloFrom the Slavic Jarilo, 'the ardent one; vigorous' (from jar, 'ardor/vigor/spring'); the SlavicJayaniA Sanskrit-styled name echoing jaya, 'victory,' with an -ani ending; more often seen for girls,JaycielA modern coinage joining a Jayce- opening with the Hebrew -el ('God') ending seen in Yariel andJeanmarieJeanmarie is a two-name compound of the French Jean ('God is gracious,' the French John) and MaJermiriA modern coinage joining a Jer- opening with the -miri/-mir sound of Jamari and Amir; no documeJrusiahA modern American coinage shaped on Josiah (Hebrew Yoshiyahu, 'the Lord supports; the Lord healJuziahA modern respelling echoing Josiah ('the Lord supports') and Uzziah ('the Lord is my strength')Kahionheslong riverKaleioA Hawaiian-styled name whose elements (ka, 'the,' with leo, 'voice,' or lei, 'garland') are reaKalliasAn ancient Greek name, Kallias, built on kallos ('beauty'). It was borne by several prominent AKamyloA modern respelling that echoes Spanish Camilo, itself from Latin Camillus, a term for a young KamyrenA modern respelling of Kamryn/Cameron; by the Cameron route it traces to Scottish Gaelic 'cam sKasielA Hebrew-styled name with the -el ('God') ending; it echoes Cassiel, named in some traditions aKassielA Hebrew-styled name with the -el ('God') ending; Cassiel/Kassiel is named in some Jewish and CKelyanKelyan (also Kelian, Kellian) is a modern French given name that grew popular in France from thKhamyriA modern American coinage, layering the fashionable Kh- opening with the sound of Amari ('strenKohakuFrom the Japanese Kohaku (romanized), meaning 'amber.' Also known as the river spirit characterKolesenKolesen is a modern coinage echoing Coleson/Colson ('son of Cole,' English), and is the same coKuberaFrom the Sanskrit Kubera, of uncertain meaning (variously 'ill-shaped body' or 'the lord of weaKyaidenA modern American coinage joining a Ky- opening with Aiden (itself Irish, 'little fire'). As a KyomiA Japanese name (romanized), most often a girl's, frequently read with elements like 'pure' andLessiahLessiah is a modern American coinage built on the -siah pattern that runs through Josiah, IsaiaLirianA modern coinage echoing names like Kilian and Adrian, and the sound of 'lyre.' It also appearsLuzianA German/Swiss form of Lucian (Latin Lucianus, from lux, 'light'). A luminous classic in a CentMaa'inganwolfManannanFrom the Old Irish Manannan mac Lir, linked to 'of the Isle of Man; the sea one'; the Celtic goMarkiyanThe Ukrainian form of Marcian (Latin Marcianus, from Marcus, 'dedicated to Mars; warlike'), borMarohuspirit of the cloudless sky; a deity of clear weather in Taino mythologyMaskosislittle bear; bear cubMazielA modern coinage joining the Hebrew mazel ('luck; fortune') with the -el ending ('God') of angeMelijahMelijah is a newly emerging coinage that reads as Elijah with an M- front, or as a blend of MalMenewagreat warriorMigizieagleMoacirborn of suffering, son of painNakulaFrom the Sanskrit Nakula, 'mongoose'; the handsome fourth Pandava brother of the Mahabharata, s