Sport Names, Meanings, and their History

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

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Ellyse (ehl-EESE)

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ellyse name meaning

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Rugby (RUH-bee)

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rugby name meaning

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Run (run/ rʌn/)

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run name meaning

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Sumbal (suhm-BAHL)

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Siddhanta (si-dhan-ta)

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Rutu (roo-too)

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Wasti (wah-stee)

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Aslihan (AHZ-lee-han)

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Hela (Heh-lah)

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Farrow (far-oh)

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Reeni (REE-nee)

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Daki (DA-kee)

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Sikhumbuzo (see-khoom-BOO-zoh)

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Namgyal (NAHM-gyal)

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Robertta (roh-BER-tah)