141 Beautiful Baby Names From Around the World

Some names simply sound lovely, but these ones say it outright. Every pick here traces back to a word for beautiful, whether it comes from ancient Greek, Arabic, Latin, or Sanskrit roots.

You will find 141 names in all: 107 for girls, from delicate classics to rare gems, and 34 for boys that carry the same meaning with a little more heft. Some belonged to queens and saints, others to poets and stars, and a few are quietly waiting to be discovered.

Scroll through, say them out loud, and see which one feels right for your little one.

107 Adorably Beautiful Names for Girls

From classic choices to exotic finds, here are our top picks for girls:

1. Acelynn – An American girl’s name that means “beautiful one.”
2. Adamma – This African baby girl’s name translates to “beautiful girl.”
3. Alika – A Hawaiian girl’s name meaning “most beautiful.”
4. Aluisa – An uncommon Polish choice for girls meaning “beautiful” or “lovely.”
5. Amidala – A rare Italian beauty meaning “beautiful as a flower.”
6. Ani – One of the shortest Hawaiian names meaning “beautiful.”
7. Annabelle – This feminine choice of Hebrew and English origin means “grace and beauty.”
8. Antiope – A Greek girl name meaning “most beautiful voice.”
9. Anwen – An unusual name that means “fair and beautiful” in Welsh.
10. Aoife – An Irish name meaning “beautiful” or “radiant,” pronounced EE-fa and borne by a warrior princess of Irish mythology.
11. Arinya – A striking Thai name meaning “beautiful and smart woman.”
12. Astrid – A Norse name meaning “divinely beautiful,” carried by author Astrid Lindgren and climbing steadily on US charts.
13. Bayle – This American variant of Beau means “beautiful.”
14. Belinda – A name of Spanish and German origin meaning “beautiful and pretty.”
15. Belisma – A sweet Spanish form of Bellissima meaning “beautiful.”
16. Bella – An Italian short form of Isabella meaning “beautiful,” from the Latin bellus and popularized by the Twilight series.
17. Bellatrix – A rare Latin girl name meaning “beautiful,” belonging to the character Bellatrix Lestrange in Harry Potter.
18. Belle – This Disney princess name means “beauty” in French.
19. Bellezza – A glamorous Italian choice meaning “beauty.”
20. Bonita – This Spanish name means “pretty” and serves as an affectionate term.
21. Bonnie – A Scottish name from the Scots word bonnie (“pretty”), known from Bonnie Blue Butler in Gone with the Wind.
22. Cadhla – A unique Irish girl’s name meaning “beautiful.”
23. Calanthe – A Greek name meaning “beautiful flower.”
24. Calia – A heartwarming Italian female name that means “beautiful person.”
25. Calixta – A unique Greek name for girls meaning “most beautiful.”
26. Calla – A name from the Greek kallos (“beauty”), shared with the elegant calla lily.
27. Callidora – A charming, ancient Greek name meaning “gift of beauty.”
28. Calliope – A Greek name meaning “beautiful voice,” borne by the muse of epic poetry.
29. Caoimhe – This Gaelic, Irish, and Scottish name means “beautiful” and is pronounced “kwee-va” or “kee-va.”
30. Catelyn – A beautiful name of Celtic origin meaning “pure beauty.”
31. Ceridwen – An artsy Welsh name meaning “beautiful as a poem.”
32. Clarabelle – This Latin name meaning “beautiful and bright” belongs to one of Minnie Mouse’s best friends.
33. Clarinda – An English combination of Clara and Linda meaning “beautiful” or “clear.”
34. Cosima – A Greek name with a futuristic sound meaning “order and beauty.”
35. Damali – An Arabic girl’s name meaning “beautiful vision.”
36. Dilay – A gentle Turkish feminine name meaning “beautiful moon.”
37. Eavan – A whimsical Irish name meaning “beautiful sheen,” pronounced EE-ven.
38. Ece – A Turkish name with a strong presence meaning “queen” or “beautiful woman.”
39. Eider – A Basque name meaning “beautiful.”
40. Eilley – A variant of Eileen meaning “beautiful bird” in Irish.
41. Fayre – An English girl’s name meaning “beautiful.”
42. Fritha – A fairylike Norse name meaning “fair and beautiful.”
43. Fumiko – A pretty Japanese girl’s name meaning “beautiful child.”
44. Gisbelle – An uncommon American combination of Giselle and Belle meaning “beautiful pledge.”
45. Harika – A Turkish name meaning “a beautiful miracle.”
46. Haunai – A Hawaiian name meaning “beautiful snow,” ideal for a winter baby.
47. Hayami – A Japanese girl’s name meaning “rare beauty.”
48. Hermosa – One of the most charming Spanish feminine names meaning “beautiful.”
49. Indah – An Indonesian baby name for girls meaning “beautiful one.”
50. Indira – A Sanskrit name meaning “beauty” belonging to the first female Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi.
51. Ingrid – A Norse name meaning “beauty,” made famous worldwide by actress Ingrid Bergman.
52. Iowa – A U.S. state name meaning “beautiful land” in Native American or “sleepy ones” in French.
53. Jacinta – A Greek name meaning “beautiful.”
54. Jaeda – An alternative spelling of Jada meaning “long-necked beauty” in Arabic.
55. Jaffa – A Hebrew place name meaning “beautiful.”
56. Jamila – An Arabic name from the root jamāl, meaning “beautiful, graceful.”
57. Jaunie – An Arabic choice meaning “pretty” or “beautiful.”
58. Jolie – A French name meaning “pretty,” often associated with actress Angelina Jolie.
59. Keva – An Irish and English name meaning “handsome” or “beautiful child.”
60. Kyomi – A Japanese name meaning “beautiful and pure.”
61. Linda – A classic Spanish name meaning “beautiful” that works well as a middle name.
62. Lydia – A Greek name meaning “woman from Lydia” or “beautiful one.”
63. Mabel – A classic favorite meaning “adorable.”
64. Mabs – A nickname for Mabel meaning “beautiful lover” in Irish and Welsh.
65. Marabel – An attractive diminutive of Maribel meaning “beautiful Mary.”
66. Mei – A Chinese name meaning “beautiful” (from 美), pronounced “may.”
67. Mika – A Japanese pick meaning “beautiful fragrance.”
68. Miyeon – A gentle Korean girl name pronounced “mee-yohn” meaning “beautiful and kind-hearted.”
69. Miyuki – A joyous Japanese option meaning “beautiful snow” or “beautiful happiness.”
70. Mizuki – A Japanese name meaning “beautiful moon.”
71. Naava – A Hebrew name meaning “delightful, beautiful,” pronounced NAH-vah.
72. Nakshita – An Indian name for girls meaning “beautiful features.”
73. Nayana – A pretty Hindi name meaning “beautiful eyes.”
74. Nefertari – An Egyptian name meaning “beautiful companion,” borne by the favored wife of Ramesses II.
75. Nefertiti – An Egyptian name meaning “the beautiful one has come,” borne by the famed 18th-dynasty queen.
76. Noemi – A French name for “beautiful” or “gentle.”
77. Nomi – A charming Hebrew name meaning “beautiful and pleasant.”
78. Norabel – An English name meaning “beautiful light.”
79. Noya – A short Hebrew or Cherokee name meaning “beauty of God” or “sand.”
80. Omarosa – A strong African name meaning “beautiful child.”
81. Omorose – An Egyptian name meaning “beautiful.”
82. Orabella – A Latin diminutive of Arabella meaning “beautiful altar.”
83. Puanani – A precious Hawaiian name meaning “beautiful flower.”
84. Raanana – An Israeli place name meaning “beautiful, fresh.”
85. Ratih – An Indonesian name meaning “most beautiful” or “godlike.”
86. Rosabel – A delicate English name meaning “beautiful rose.”
87. Rosalind – An old-fashioned choice meaning “pretty rose” in Spanish.
88. Rumi – A popular Japanese name meaning “beauty, flow, and lapis lazuli.”
89. Rupali – A charming Indian name meaning “most beautiful.”
90. Shaina – A humble Hebrew girl name meaning “beautiful.”
91. Shakila – A rare Arabic option meaning “pretty.”
92. Shakina – An African name meaning “beautiful one.”
93. Shifra – A unique Hebrew name meaning “handsome, good.”
94. Sonali – A Sanskrit name meaning “beautiful color.”
95. Tamami – An affectionate Japanese name meaning “beautiful gem.”
96. Tasanee – A Thai girl’s name meaning “beautiful view.”
97. Tove – A popular Swedish girl name meaning “beautiful,” pronounced “tov-eh.”
98. Tuva – A Scandinavian variant of Tove meaning “beautiful.”
99. Vashti – A punchy Persian name meaning “beautiful and lovely.”
100. Vella – An American variant of Bella meaning “beautiful.”
101. Venus – A Roman goddess name representing “love and beauty.”
102. Venusa – A Latin diminutive of Venus meaning “goddess of beauty.”
103. Westlyn – A rare American name meaning “beautiful West.”
104. Xin – A frequently used Chinese name meaning “beautiful, elegant.”
105. Yamileth – An exotic Arabic name meaning “beautiful.”
106. Zalika – An Arabic and Swahili name meaning “wondrously beautiful.”
107. Zuri – A common name of African origin meaning “good, beautiful.”

34 Strong Boy Names Meaning Beautiful

Beauty isn’t just for girls; these strong options for boys mean “handsome” or “beautiful”:

1. Adonis – A Greek name for the youth beloved by Aphrodite, the archetype of male beauty.
2. Aiattaua – An elegant Native American boy name meaning “beautiful man.”
3. Allen – A Celtic name meaning “bright and beautiful.”
4. Amahle – A spirited Zulu name meaning “the beautiful ones.”
5. Amare – A stylish Ethiopian name meaning “handsome,” pronounced “uh-MAR-ee.”
6. Argider – A Basque name meaning “beautiful as light,” pronounced “ar-zhi-dehr.”
7. Beale – A preppy English name meaning “handsome man.”
8. Beauregard – A French boy’s name meaning “beautiful gaze.”
9. Bellamy – An English name meaning “beautiful friend.”
10. Bello – The male variant of Bella meaning “handsome, beautiful” in Italian.
11. Belvedere – A luxurious Italian name meaning “beautiful view.”
12. Buhle – An African name for boys meaning “beautiful” or “handsome.”
13. Eder – An uncommon Basque name meaning “handsome.”
14. Eirian – A darling Welsh name meaning “bright, beautiful.”
15. Faron – An English name with a subtle sound meaning “handsome servant.”
16. Hassan – An affectionate Arabic male name meaning “handsome.”
17. Hussein – A popular Arabic name meaning “small and handsome one.”
18. Irvin – A Scottish name meaning “fair and handsome.”
19. Jamal – An Arabic name from the root jamāl, meaning “beauty.”
20. Kanta – A Sanskrit name for boys meaning “desired, beautiful.”
21. Kauno – A Finnish masculine name meaning “beautiful.”
22. Kavanaugh – An Irish surname meaning “born beautiful, handsome.”
23. Kazumi – A Japanese male name meaning “beautiful peace,” pronounced “kah-zoo-me.”
24. Keefe – An Irish name referring to a “noble and handsome” person.
25. Kenneth – A name symbolizing power meaning “born of fire and beautiful.”
26. Minenhle – A South African and Zulu name meaning “beautiful” or “day.”
27. Nohea – A sweet-sounding Hawaiian boy’s name meaning “handsome.”
28. Rama – A Sanskrit name for boys meaning “pleasing, beautiful.”
29. Rupin – A Sanskrit name meaning “beautiful,” associated with the Himalayas.
30. Shaquille – A name meaning “well developed or handsome.”
31. Su-bin – A Korean boy name meaning “luxuriant,” “beautiful,” and “outstanding.”
32. Usain – A name meaning “beautiful,” famous for Jamaican Olympian Usain Bolt.
33. Zahi – An Arabic boy’s name meaning “beautiful, brilliant.”
34. Zayn – An Arabic male name meaning “beauty and grace,” popularized by singer Zayn Malik.

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