Tragic Names, Meanings, and their History

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

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Faust (foust)

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faust name meaning

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Majnun (mahj-NOON)

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majnun name meaning

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Nirbhaya (neer-BHAH-yuh)

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nirbhaya name meaning

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Ophelia (ə-FEE-lee-ə)

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ophelia name meaning

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Romeo (ROH-mee-oh)

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romeo name meaning

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Saachi (SAH-chee)

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Laurine (law-REEN)

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Shakheer (shah-keer)

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Elitsa (Eh-leet-sah)

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Priyankaa (pree-YAHN-kaa)

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Altijani (ahl-tee-jah-nee)

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Bhaasvan (bhahs-vahn)

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Yashawanthi (yah-sha-wan-thee)

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Nadhinee (NA-dhi-nee)

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Jamlaah (jahm-lah)

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Noflah (no-FLAH)

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Vidhyadhar (VID-yuh-dahr)