![]() Kala-In the Tamil culture, the name Kala means “virtue”, but over in the Pacific, Kala is the Hawaiian variation of Sarah, a name that means “princess”. Both roots are powerful and positive, making this a great choice for a cosmopolitan child.ġ4. As an Arabic name, Idris means “to study” and is the name of one of the Koranic prophets. Idris-Thanks to charismatic and talented Idris Elba, Idris is probably one of the most famous dual citizens on this list. Harrison is still a popular name in the West, but the time might come when Haris, its multicultural cousin, might start getting a look in.ġ3. Haris-Occasionally used as a variation of the English name Harris, Haris with one r is also a Bosnian name meaning “cultivator”. Evander feels modern despite these two ancient roots and would work well among the 21st century’s Xanders and Evans.ġ2. The Greek name Evander means “strong man”, while the Scottish name derives from the Norse term for “bow warrior”. Evander-Boxer Evander Holyfield brought this name to wider attention, which is appropriate given the meanings that can be attributed to this name. If claiming the Croatian heritage, the pronunciation is “doosh-ka”.ġ1. Occasionally seen as a feminisation of the English word dusk, Duska is also a Croatian name meaning “soul” or “spirit”. Duska-Like so many of these names, Duska has two equally lovely meanings. Either way, this name has a beautiful meaning.ġ0. Caris-Caris is often used as a variation of the Welsh name Carys, meaning “love” but it is also a name that is derived from the Greek word Charis meaning “grace” or “kindness” (the same root word as Charity or Carita). ![]() In English-speaking countries Baz can be short for Sebastian, Basil or Barry however in Kurdish communities, the name Baz means falcon.ĩ. Baz-Baz has come into prominence since the fame of Australian director Baz Luhrmann introduced us to it (which is ironic given that he wasn’t born with the name!). Basia-In both the Polish and Hebrew languages, Basia is pronounced “Basha” and is a diminutive of another name – Barbara and Batya respectively.Ĩ. The Persian meaning “thistle flower” and the Japanese meaning “greatest” make this a fabulous choice for the globetrotting family raising a plucky daughter.ħ. Azami-This name is ancient in both the Persian and Japanese cultures, yet feels fresh and modern. In Africa, Asha is a Swahili name derived from the Arabic name Aisha meaning “life”Ħ. Asha-Another Game of Thrones name, Asha claims two distinct heritages: In India, it is a feminine name derived from the Sanskrit word for “wish” or “desire”. While they do have slightly different pronunciations (AY-sa vs AH-sa), this is one cross-cultural name that could really work in an increasingly global world.ĥ. However, Asa is also a Japanese name with an equally pleasant meaning: “born in the morning”. ![]() In this Hebrew context the name means “healer”. Asa-In English-speaking countries, Asa is best known as a biblical name stemming from the King of Judah. However, Arya is also a unisex name in India meaning “noble”.Ĥ. Arya-Arya is becoming increasingly common in the West, as a variation of Aria and, most recently, as a nod to Game of Thrones. Anita is probably most familiar as the diminutive form of Anna, but did you know that Anita is also a Sanskrit name meaning unguided?ģ. It works equally well in the East and in the West, as its roots can either come from Latin, where it means “soul,” or from Sanskrit, where it means “minute, tiny.”Ģ. ![]() Anima-Anima is a name that could work in so many languages, blessed as it is with easy spelling and pronunciation. Here are 28 cross-cultural baby names that are growing in popularity now:ġ. Some baby names, due to glorious serendipity and the finite ways that humans can put sounds together, have distinct origins in two cultures. Many people try to find names that work in both cultures and languages in terms of pronunciation and spelling, but have you ever considered using a name that genuinely has roots in two (or more) languages? ![]() As more and more of us travel the world and meet people from vastly different backgrounds, we are increasingly on the search for multicultural names. ![]()
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