Pastry Names, Meanings, and their History

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

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Grana (GRAH-nah)

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grana name meaning

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Semla (SEM-lah)

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semla name meaning

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Kshithij (kshith-eej)

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Maanasa (ma-na-sa)

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Masheera (ma-shee-ruh)

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Dishank (di-SHANK)

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Anshaad (AHN-shaad)

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Podury (poh-DYOO-ree)

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Zufishan (Zoo-fee-shun)

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Var (vahr)

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Mahee (Mah-hee)

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Paaliya (pah-LEE-yah)

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Pratibha (pruh-tee-bha)

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Shigerf (SHI-gurf)