Festive Names, Meanings, and their History

Explore festive names from around the world to learn more about, including their meanings, pronunciation, and history.

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Christmas (KRIS-muhs)

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christmas name meaning

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Mahafil (mah-ha-feel)

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mahafil name meaning

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Mehndi (mehn-dee)

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mehndi name meaning

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Sarees (suh-REEZ)

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sarees name meaning

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Shaadkaam (shaad-kaam)

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Fattan (FAHT-tan)

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Indumathi (in-doo-MAH-thee)

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Zahidah (zah-HEE-dah)

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Nihaal (nee-haal)

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Angana (ahn-guh-nuh)

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Hizt (HIZT)

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Natilah (na-TEE-lah)

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Kavikuil (kah-vee-kweel)

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Zankhana (zan-KAH-nah)

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Gonzalo (ɡohn-ZAH-loh)

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Behraam (bə-RAHM)

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Ellgar (EL-gahr)