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Bright Baby Names

278 Bright names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.

Explore 278 baby names with a bright feel. Every name links to a full page with its sourced meaning, origin, popularity chart, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation. Names are listed most-popular first.

Bright Girl Names

Kira#385 in the U.S.Feminine form of Cyrus from Persian Kurush meaning sun or lord; also used as a feminine form ofSunny#390 in the U.S.From the English adjective sunny meaning bright, cheerful, or full of sunshine; used as a givenAkira#983 in the U.S.Japanese name typically written with kanji meaning bright, clear, or intelligent, among other mChiara#1066 in the U.S.Bright, clear, famous; Italian form of Clara, from Latin clarus (clear, bright, famous)Clarissa#1114 in the U.S.Bright, clear, famous; Latinate form of Clara or Clarice, from Latin clarus (clear, bright, famElayna#1301 in the U.S.Bright, shining, ray of sunAilyn#1318 in the U.S.Beautiful, radiant; bird of beautyRobyn#1441 in the U.S.Bright fame, shining with renownShirley#1586 in the U.S.Bright clearing or meadow, from Old English scir (bright) and leah (clearing)Nell#1628 in the U.S.Bright, shining, ray of sun; short form of Eleanor or HelenKyara#3012 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Chiara (Italian) or Kiara, from Latin Clara meaning 'clear, bright, famous'Whitlee#3247 in the U.S.Variant of Whitley, from Old English 'hwit' (white) + 'leah' (woodland clearing, meadow), meaniNoga#5862 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Nogah, 'brightness; radiance; morning light' — also the Hebrew name for the plaHaily#6638 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Hailey/Hayley, from the Old English for 'hay meadow; hay clearing.' A briGweneth#7256 in the U.S.A spelling of the Welsh Gwyneth, from gwyn, 'blessed; fair; white; holy.' A classic Welsh name Christal#7974 in the U.S.Christal is a variant of Crystal, from Greek krystallos ('ice; clear'), the sparkling gem and gAydah#8095 in the U.S.A form of the Arabic Aida/Aidah, 'returning; visitor,' with a related sense of 'reward.' Warm aKaysi#8103 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Casey/Kasey, from the Irish O Cathasaigh, 'vigilant; watchful.' Bright aTally#8301 in the U.S.As a name Tally reads either as the English word 'tally' (a count or reckoning), a surname spinAkila#8386 in the U.S.From the Arabic Aqila/Akila, 'wise; sensible; intelligent' — the feminine of aqil. It also echoAlaena#8491 in the U.S.A modern respelling in the Alaina/Elena family, tracing through Helen, 'bright; shining light; Kaisey#8602 in the U.S.A respelling of Casey/Kacey, from the Irish Cathasaigh, 'vigilant; watchful' — an anglicized suDaziah#9008 in the U.S.Daziah reads as a modern American coinage or elaboration, built from the popular Da- prefix andJoia#9138 in the U.S.From the Italian Gioia, 'joy; delight; jewel,' respelled Joia; also read as a variant of the EnBrayli#9151 in the U.S.A modern coinage or respelling echoing Braylee and Bailey, with a bright -li ending. No single Elenie#9631 in the U.S.A spelling of the Greek Eleni, the modern Greek form of Helen, 'bright; shining light; torch.' Kalleigh#9766 in the U.S.A -leigh respelling of Kaylee/Kayleigh, a modern name pairing the Kay sound with the -leigh endNasyah#9903 in the U.S.Nasyah reads as a respelling of Nasia/Nasya, from the Hebrew for 'miracle of God.' The added -hBrightyn#10244 in the U.S.A modern respelling playing on the word bright ('shining; luminous; cheerful') and the place naNica#10355 in the U.S.A short form of Veronica ('true image') or Monica ('advisor; counsel'), also echoing the Greek Heera#10403 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit/Hindi heera (hira), 'diamond.' A precious, sparkling Indian name.Ileanna#10417 in the U.S.A spelling of Ileana/Iliana, a Romanian/Greek form linked to Helen ('bright; shining light; torZalynn#10456 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining a Za- opening to the popular -lynn ending. As spelled it carries soundElenah#10477 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Elena, the Greek/Spanish/Italian form of Helen, 'bright; shining light; tKaydance#10496 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Cadence, from the Latin cadentia (via cadere, 'to fall'), meaning 'rhythElainah#10526 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Elaine, an Old French form of Helen, 'bright; shining light; torch,' withJaanai#10600 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Janai, a biblical name listed in Chronicles (traditionally read as 'may GHelana#10613 in the U.S.A variant of Helena, from the Greek Helene, 'light; shining one; torch; bright.' A soft, luminoKeena#10651 in the U.S.Read as a form of the Irish Kina/Cianna family ('ancient') or as the English word 'keen' ('sharShiara#10792 in the U.S.A modern name read as a spin on Chiara/Ciara (Italian/Irish, from Latin clarus, 'bright; clear;Lindee#10803 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Lindy (a pet form of Linda or Belinda) — Linda meaning 'pretty' (SpanishNeriya#10820 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Neriya (Neriah), 'lamp of the Lord' or 'light of the Lord' — a biblical name boSafire#10904 in the U.S.A phonetic spelling of the word sapphire, the deep-blue gemstone (from Greek sappheiros, 'blue Alyena#10923 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Alaina and Elena (both from Helen, 'bright; shining light') in a fresh spShrika#10936 in the U.S.A Sanskrit-rooted name linked to Shri ('prosperity; grace; the goddess Lakshmi'), read as 'auspZoah#11063 in the U.S.A respelling of Zoe/Zoa, from the Greek zoe, 'life.' The added -ah gives a modern flourish whilAlaynie#11109 in the U.S.A friendly -ie form near Alaina and Elaine, both from Helen, 'bright; shining light; torch.' ThChina#11148 in the U.S.A place/word name from China (the country) and china (fine porcelain, 'from China'). As a givenChrystal#11151 in the U.S.A spelling of Crystal, from the Greek krystallos, 'clear ice; rock crystal.' A sparkling gem/woClarita#11155 in the U.S.A Spanish diminutive of Clara, from the Latin clarus, 'bright; clear; famous.' A warm, sunny naBryley#11260 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Briley (a blend of Bri- and Riley), tracing to Riley, from an English plDiella#11262 in the U.S.From Albanian diell, 'sun,' giving the sense 'sun, sunny.' It is a well-established Albanian giCally#11269 in the U.S.A friendly diminutive of Greek-rooted names like Calliope ('beautiful voice') or Callista ('mosGirasol#11270 in the U.S.From the Spanish girasol, 'sunflower' — literally 'turns toward the sun' (girar, 'to turn,' + sCarlei#11275 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Carly/Carlee, a feminine form of Carl (Charles), from the Germanic for 'Bryli#11307 in the U.S.A modern coinage or respelling echoing Brylee and Riley, with a bright -li ending. No single fiAylie#11316 in the U.S.A short modern coinage or respelling echoing Ayla and the -lie of Bailey and Hailey. No single Kaeleigh#11381 in the U.S.An -eigh respelling of Kaylee/Kayleigh, itself a blend of the Kay/Kai sound with the -leigh endHalleigh#11422 in the U.S.A modern -leigh spelling of Hallie/Halle, from Old English roots meaning 'hay meadow' or 'dwellJunee#11655 in the U.S.A modern -ee spelling built on June — the summer month, itself linked to the Roman goddess JunoRadiance#11691 in the U.S.Radiance is an English word name meaning 'brilliant light; glowing brightness,' from Latin radiKeissy#11701 in the U.S.A modern coinage, popular in Spanish-speaking families, echoing Kacey and Chrissy. No single fiHili#11761 in the U.S.A modern Hebrew name, variously read as 'my praise' (from hallel) or tied to the halo of the suTalley#11822 in the U.S.From the surname Talley (also Tally), of Irish/English roots — variously tied to a place name oPrisma#11939 in the U.S.A modern name from prism (Greek prisma, 'something sawn; a sawn object'), evoking rainbows and Afrah#11966 in the U.S.From the Arabic Afrah, the plural of farah, 'joy' — so 'joys; happiness; celebrations.' A brighTorie#12084 in the U.S.A spelling of Tori, a short form of Victoria, from the Latin victoria, 'victory.' A bright, friAlaney#12192 in the U.S.A modern respelling in the Alaina/Elaine family (from Helen, 'bright; shining light'), given a Anairis#12220 in the U.S.Anairis is a modern name used in Latino communities, blending the Ana- opening with Iris (GreekCayli#12391 in the U.S.A respelling of Kayleigh/Cayley, modern names sometimes tied to the Irish caol ('slender') or bCaty#12395 in the U.S.A spelling of Katy, the pet form of Katherine, usually read as 'pure' (from the Greek katharos)Daly#12425 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Daly (O Dalaigh), 'descendant of Dalaigh,' a name tied to dail, 'assemblDelight#12453 in the U.S.A word name from the English delight, 'great pleasure; joy; a source of happiness' (via Old FreDhruvika#12465 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Dhruv (the pole star; the devoted boy Dhruva of Hindu myth), 'fixed; constantElyzah#12513 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Eliza, a short form of Elizabeth (from Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath').Fabiha#12547 in the U.S.An Arabic name often glossed 'intelligent, wise, brilliant' (also linked to a sense of 'eloquenDazari#12559 in the U.S.A modern coinage with no documented etymology. It carries the -zari element heard in Zari, AzarGabbi#12563 in the U.S.A pet form of Gabriella/Gabrielle (feminine of Gabriel), from Hebrew for 'God is my strength'. Elvana#12568 in the U.S.From Albanian, Elvana is understood as 'our star' or 'freedom' — a bright, aspirational name weHasini#12602 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit for 'one who laughs; cheerful; smiling.' A bright, joyful Indian name.Iliza#12623 in the U.S.A modern spelling in the family of Eliza, a short form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, Eureka#12647 in the U.S.From the Greek heureka, 'I have found it!' — the famous cry attributed to Archimedes, and the mJalah#12649 in the U.S.From the Arabic Jala, 'clarity; brightness; the lifting of what obscures'; also read as a moderKorri#12799 in the U.S.Korri reads as a short form of Corrie or Corinna, or as a spin on the Gaelic-rooted Corrie ('hoNasia#12799 in the U.S.Nasia is read as the Hebrew Nasya, 'miracle of God'; it also serves as a Greek short form of naNaylee#12808 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining a Nay- opening with the popular -lee ending (as in Kaylee, Hailee). NoKaybri#12889 in the U.S.A modern coinage from the Kay- opening (as in Kaylee and Kayla) plus the -bri ending (as in BriMaki#12915 in the U.S.A Japanese girls' name whose meaning shifts with the written characters — common readings incluMarializ#12927 in the U.S.A Latina double name joining Maria (Mary) with Liz, a short form of Elizabeth (Hebrew, 'my God Khaila#12930 in the U.S.A modern Kh- respelling of Kayla (often linked to Katherine/laurel, 'crown; laurel'); it also eSrisha#13023 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit, linked to Shri ('prosperity; grace; the goddess Lakshmi'), often read as 'goNaveena#13183 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit naveena/navina, 'new; fresh; young' — a bright, hopeful sense of renewal. NotShailey#13211 in the U.S.Shailey has no settled traditional meaning. It reads as a modern American blend of the Shay- opAeri#13237 in the U.S.A Korean given name whose meaning shifts with the hanja (Chinese characters) chosen — often buiSeeley#13237 in the U.S.An English surname from the Old English saelig, 'blessed; happy; fortunate' - familiar to some Daylany#13426 in the U.S.Daylany has no documented etymology. It reads as a modern respelling near Delaney (an Irish surOnnika#13451 in the U.S.A spelling of Annika, the Scandinavian pet form of Anna, from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace; favor.Anelly#13568 in the U.S.Anelly is a modern coinage used chiefly by Spanish-speaking families, built on Ana (Hebrew HannElainey#13678 in the U.S.A friendly, -ey-ending form of Elaine, itself an Old French form of Helen, 'bright; shining ligEviee#13746 in the U.S.An elaborated spelling of Evie, a pet form of Eve ('life') and Evelyn. The doubled -ee ending gCaydee#13769 in the U.S.A respelling of Cadie/Cady or Katie — read as a short form of Katherine ('pure') or as a Cady sChara#13779 in the U.S.From the Greek chara, 'joy; gladness; delight.' Also the name of a star in the constellation CaDeziya#13887 in the U.S.Deziya reads as a modern American coinage: a De- opening, a z for brightness, and the -iya endiElee#13952 in the U.S.A short spelling of Ellie, itself a pet form of Eleanor or Ella, 'light; bright.' As spelled itKaiora#14012 in the U.S.A modern name that may draw on the Maori words kai ('food') and ora ('life; well; alive'), or sKallee#14018 in the U.S.A spelling of Callie/Kali, a short form of names like Caroline or of the Greek Kalliste ('most Kassey#14047 in the U.S.A respelling of Casey (from Irish O Cathasaigh, 'vigilant; watchful') and of Cassie (short for Fayza#14049 in the U.S.A form of the Arabic Faiza, 'victorious; successful; winner' (from fawz, 'victory'). Bright andKlair#14118 in the U.S.A K- variant spelling of Claire, from the Latin clarus, 'clear; bright; famous.' The K- gives aJalai#14131 in the U.S.A short modern coinage echoing Jalayah and the -ai sound of Malai/Sinai. No single fixed meaninKaeley#14244 in the U.S.A creative spelling of Kaylee/Kayleigh, a modern name usually explained as a blend of Kay and LKazari#14279 in the U.S.A modern American coinage with no documented etymology, carrying the -zari sound of Zari and AzJaislee#14289 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, echoing Jaycee and the -sley sound of Aisley/Paisley. No single fixeJoyful#14379 in the U.S.The English word joyful ('full of joy; feeling or showing great happiness') used directly as a Joylyn#14380 in the U.S.A modern blend of Joy (the English word, 'joy; gladness; delight') with the -lyn ending. A brigLavie#14385 in the U.S.A short modern name that echoes the Hebrew lavi ('lion') and the French la vie ('life; the lifeNaylin#14429 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining a Nay- opening with the -lin/-lyn ending. No single fixed meaning; rouMakhia#14543 in the U.S.A contemporary American coinage built on the Mak- opening and the -ia ending heard in Nakia, MaMakia#14544 in the U.S.In American use Makia reads as a modern coinage in the Nakia/Makhia sound family. Separately, mMirae#14549 in the U.S.A name that echoes the Korean mirae ('future'), and also reads as a Western coinage on Mira ('wNaiza#14776 in the U.S.A modern coinage with no single documented source. It sits near the Arabic Naila, 'one who attaRaeni#14827 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, read as a spelling of Rainey or as a Rae- name with an -ni ending. RSabah#14902 in the U.S.From the Arabic sabah, 'morning' — the word in the everyday greeting sabah al-khayr, 'good mornRaylei#14903 in the U.S.Raylei is a modern American coinage joining Ray or Rae — a short form of Rachel, or the EnglishZanae#14906 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Danae (a figure in Greek myth) and the -nae ending seen in Renae. WithZarae#14909 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Zara (Arabic 'blooming; radiant') with a -rae ending. No fixed traditiZeva#14921 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Ze'eva, feminine of Ze'ev, 'wolf'; also read as a spelling of Ziva, 'radiance; Maxene#14954 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Maxine, the feminine of Max/Maximilian, from the Latin maximus ('greatestStarling#14995 in the U.S.From the English word starling, the small, glossy, chattering songbird - a nature name in the bSujey#15004 in the U.S.A Latin-American coinage, sometimes linked to Sujei/Suhey and read as a short, bright name; no Allina#15058 in the U.S.A double-l spelling of Alina, variously tied to the Germanic adal ('noble'), a short form of AdAmoi#15099 in the U.S.Amoi is a modern name found in Caribbean (notably Jamaican) communities, with a bright, distincYeilyn#15155 in the U.S.A modern Latina-style coinage with the -eilyn/-elyn sound. As spelled it carries sound over a fZayleen#15213 in the U.S.Zayleen is a modern coinage with no documented etymology. It joins the very current Zay- openinZooey#15234 in the U.S.A spelling of Zoe, from the Greek zoe, 'life.' Familiar from actress Zooey Deschanel - and, as Zyari#15239 in the U.S.Zyari is a modern coinage with no documented etymology. It echoes Zyaire and Zaria, both currenAleighna#15339 in the U.S.A modern -eigh- respelling of Alaina, from Helen, 'bright; shining light; torch.' The fancy speAlenah#15343 in the U.S.A variant of Alena, itself a Slavic and Greek short form of Helena/Elena, 'bright; shining lighAliona#15356 in the U.S.From Alyona/Aliona, a Russian and Ukrainian pet form of Elena (Yelena), from Helen, 'bright; shArelly#15475 in the U.S.A modern spelling standing beside Areli and Arely, names popular among Spanish-speaking familieAuni#15485 in the U.S.A short modern name that echoes the Arabic awn, 'help; aid,' though as spelled it reads as a frArzoey#15509 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining an Ar- opening with Zoey (Greek Zoe, 'life'); the blend reads playful,Bryla#15598 in the U.S.A modern coinage, crisp and bright, echoing names like Bryn and Lyla. No documented traditionalCaiyah#15671 in the U.S.A modern respelling standing beside Kaia and Kaiya. Those names themselves have several possiblCaley#15672 in the U.S.A spelling in the Kayley/Kayleigh family, variously linked to an Irish surname (Mac Caolaidhe) Elonni#15924 in the U.S.A modern coinage with a bright, bouncy sound; it echoes names like Eloni and Alani but has no sEmyri#15960 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, echoing Emery and the Amari/Amira sound. No single fixed meaning; roNayli#15978 in the U.S.A modern coinage with no documented source, sitting near Nayla - an Arabic name read as 'one whEnzie#15981 in the U.S.A modern coinage with a bright -zie ending, echoing names like Enzi and Enza; no single fixed rHalena#16098 in the U.S.A variant of Helena, from the Greek Helene, 'light; shining one; torch; bright.' A soft, luminoJakaylee#16101 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining a Ja- prefix with Kaylee (itself a Kay/Kayla blend). No single fixed mHayleen#16114 in the U.S.A modern coinage extending Hayley/Hailey (an English surname for 'hay meadow; hay clearing') wiJashvi#16190 in the U.S.A Sanskrit-styled modern name, associated by families with yash ('glory; fame'); the exact formJhayla#16194 in the U.S.A modern Jh- respelling in the Jayla/Kayla sound-family; it reads as a soft, bright name with nJaiah#16213 in the U.S.A short modern coinage echoing Jaya (Sanskrit, 'victory') and Maya, spelled with -iah. No singl

Bright Boy Names

Arjun#490 in the U.S.From Sanskrit 'arjuna' meaning white, bright, or clear; the name of the central hero of the MahNiam#1441 in the U.S.Bright, radiant, of golden beautyDaylen#1530 in the U.S.Bright light of day; day's clearingJahir#1737 in the U.S.Bright, shining, radiant, manifestZyhir#4394 in the U.S.Variant of Zahir; bright, radiant, shining, evidentAlbin#6159 in the U.S.From the Latin Albinus (from albus, 'white'), meaning 'white; bright.' Also an established SlavMessai#8031 in the U.S.A modern coinage whose sound sits near Messiah and the -sai/-siah names. It has no single documAlbus#8943 in the U.S.The Latin word albus, 'white; bright.' Best known today as the given name of Albus Dumbledore iHeri#9299 in the U.S.From the Swahili heri, 'good fortune; blessing; happiness; well-being' — heard in the greeting Savant#9567 in the U.S.A word name — 'savant,' a learned person or scholar (from French savoir, 'to know'; Latin saperTaye#9633 in the U.S.A short, bright one-beat name, familiar through the actor Taye Diggs; it also appears as an EthJekai#10134 in the U.S.Jekai reads as a modern American coinage, likely a Je- opener joined to Kai (a bright cross-culJacarii#10140 in the U.S.A modern coinage, built on the popular Ja- prefix with a -carii/-cari ending, echoing names likMacrae#10448 in the U.S.From the Scottish surname MacRae, Gaelic Mac Rath, 'son of grace' (or 'son of fortune'). A HighNashwan#10461 in the U.S.From the Arabic Nashwan, 'elated; exhilarated; in high spirits.' A bright, spirited name, notedAkihiro#10814 in the U.S.A Japanese name commonly written to mean 'bright; clear' (aki) plus 'vast; broad' (hiro) - 'greAarib#10864 in the U.S.An Arabic name meaning 'eloquent; intelligent; sharp-witted; skillful' - a name praising cleverDahir#11182 in the U.S.A Somali and Arabic name, from the Arabic Zahir/Dahir, 'clear; evident; outward; radiant' (a diDay#11182 in the U.S.From the English word and surname Day — 'daytime; daylight; a fresh day' — the surname sometimeDezion#11231 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, joining a Dez- opening with Zion ('highest point; a holy place'). ItElijay#11274 in the U.S.A modern American coinage, blending Elijah ('the Lord is my God') with Jay. It leans on the EliJamyr#11337 in the U.S.Jamyr echoes Jamir and Amir, the Arabic for 'prince; commander,' in a modern -yr spelling. Its Juell#11485 in the U.S.A modern name reading as a respelling of the word Jewel ('a precious stone') or an echo of JoelJazeir#11506 in the U.S.Jazeir reads as a modern American coinage in the Jaz- family, its ending echoing Jazir, Zaire, Jazire#11508 in the U.S.Jazire reads as a modern American coinage in the Jaz- family, its ending echoing Zaire and JaziJiayi#11535 in the U.S.Jiayi is a romanized Chinese given name whose meaning depends on the characters used - commonlyRailyn#11802 in the U.S.A modern coinage pairing a bright Ray- opening with the -lyn ending (as in Kaylyn, Braylyn); noRaylyn#11811 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining Ray ('a beam of light,' or short for Raymond) with the fashionable -lyNahzai#11860 in the U.S.A modern American coinage on the Nah- start and -zai ending (echoing the fashionable -ai/-zai sNajai#11863 in the U.S.A modern American coinage on the Na- start and -jai ending (echoing the fashionable -ai sound).Riko#12003 in the U.S.A Japanese name whose meaning varies by kanji (often 'reason; logic' or 'village child'); separZeydan#12305 in the U.S.A respelling of Zaydan/Zaidan, an Arabic name from the root zada, 'to grow; increase; prosper.'Amayis#12408 in the U.S.Amayis reads as a modern American coinage — possibly near Amias/Amyas ('loved') or a fresh Am- Deyan#12733 in the U.S.Deyan is an established Bulgarian/Slavic boys' name, generally tied to a root meaning 'to act, Doron#12759 in the U.S.Doron is a Hebrew name meaning 'gift' (doron, itself borrowed into Hebrew from Greek doron, 'giDivij#12828 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit Divij, 'born of the sky; heavenly' (div, 'sky; heaven') — a name sometimes giDoha#12834 in the U.S.From the Arabic Duha, 'late morning; forenoon' — the name of a Quranic chapter (Ad-Duha), notedJanai#12956 in the U.S.A modern coinage, built on the Ja- prefix with a bright -nai ending, echoing names like Janae aOro#13665 in the U.S.From Spanish and Italian oro, 'gold' (Latin aurum). A plain, bright word-name; the same syllablRaunak#13735 in the U.S.From the Urdu and Hindi raunaq (Persian-Arabic in root), meaning 'brightness; splendour; lustreRaydon#13739 in the U.S.Raydon is chiefly a modern coinage joining the bright Ray- front to the -don ending of Brandon Rayo#13744 in the U.S.Rayo is the Spanish word for 'lightning bolt' — and also 'ray' or 'beam' of light. Its use as aNyzair#13776 in the U.S.A modern American coinage with no documented etymology. It echoes the Arabic name Nazir ('obserTayzen#14172 in the U.S.A modern coinage pairing a bright Tay- opening with a -zen ending (echoing names like Teyson anZoey#14191 in the U.S.From the Greek Zoe, 'life.' It is overwhelmingly a girl's name; here it is recorded for a boy,

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