Holiday Names, Meanings, and their History

Explore holiday 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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Deepawali (dee-pah-wah-lee)

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deepawali name meaning

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Easter (ees-ter)

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easter name meaning

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Eid (AYD)

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eid name meaning

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Winter (WIN-ter)

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winter name meaning

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Barsha (BAHR-shuh)

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Dharamnishth (dha-raam-nish-th)

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Masouda (mah-SOO-dah)

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Aavihshka (ah-vee-sh-ka)

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Meet (meat)

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Shaantaa (shahnt-uh)

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Faonelua (FAH-oh-neh-LOO-ah)

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Mithila (mee-thi-la)

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Panine (puh-neen)

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Kandhan (Kan-dhan)

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Barketram (BARK-eh-tram)

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Ghudaf (goo-dahf)