BABY NAME CATEGORY

Short Baby Names

Find short and sweet baby names with 5 letters or less.

Welcome to our comprehensive directory of Short Baby Names. Currently displaying a curated list of 5817 names, including popular choices like 'Elî, Aaden, Aafje. Each entry provides the full name meaning, gender classification, usage origins, and religious associations. Use the alphabet browser below to browse names by starting letter, or browse other categories to discover additional options.

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'Elî

'Elî means ascension, My God, My God is an oath, or torch.

Usage: Kurdish
Category: Kurdish

Aaden

Aaden means fire or little fire.

Usage: English (Modern)
Category: English

Aafje

Aafje means elf.

Usage: Dutch
Category: Dutch

Aage

A variant of Aaget, meaning "Diamond".

Usage: Danish, Norwegian
Category: Danish

Aali

Aali means high, lofty, or sublime.

Usage: Arabic
Category: Arabic

Aamir

Aamir means prosperous, substantial, or commander.

Usage: Arabic
Category: Arabic

Aamos

A lovely baby name of Finnish origin, traditionally chosen for boys.

Usage: Finnish
Category: Finnish

Aapo

Aapo means finnish form of Abraham or being father of a multitude.

Usage: Finnish
Category: Finnish

Aarav

Aarav means crying, howling, or noise.

Usage: Hindi
Category: Hindu

Aaren

Aaren means exalted, lofty, inspired, high mountain, or light bringer.

Usage: English (Rare)
Category: English

Aarne

A variant of Aarnes, meaning "Red silk; Fine like the silk".

Usage: Finnish, Estonian
Category: Estonian

Aarni

Aarni means treasure.

Usage: Finnish
Category: Finnish

Aaro

Aaro means exalted, strong, mountain of strength, or high mountain.

Usage: Finnish, Estonian
Category: Estonian

Aaron

Aaron means high mountain.

Usage: English, French, German, Finnish, Jewish, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Category: English

Aarón

Aarón means exalted or high mountain.

Usage: Spanish, Biblical Spanish
Category: Spanish

Aarre

Aarre means treasure.

Usage: Finnish
Category: Finnish

Aart

Aart means eagle power.

Usage: Dutch
Category: Dutch

Aase

Aase means God.

Usage: Danish, Norwegian
Category: Danish

Aatos

Aatos means thought.

Usage: Finnish
Category: Finnish

Aatto

Aatto means eve or evening before.

Usage: Finnish
Category: Finnish

Aatu

A variant of Aata, meaning "Bear or stone in the Maori language".

Usage: Finnish
Category: Finnish

Aavya

Aavya means belonging to a sheep, woollen, or obstruction.

Usage: General
Category: General

Abai

Abai means careful or thoughtful.

Usage: Kazakh
Category: Kazakh

Abbe

Abbe means noble, bright, or priest.

Usage: Frisian
Category: Frisian

Abbey

Abbey means my father is joy.

Usage: English
Category: English

Abbi

Abbi means my father is joy.

Usage: English
Category: English

Abbie

Abbie means may father is joy, he rejoices, or my father is light.

Usage: English
Category: English

Abby

Abby means my father's joy, my father is cheerful, or he rejoices.

Usage: English
Category: English

Abd

Abd means servant.

Usage: Arabic
Category: Arabic

Abdel

Abdel means servant of God or servant of Allah.

Usage: Arabic
Category: Arabic

Abdo

Abdo means his servant.

Usage: Arabic
Category: Arabic

Abduh

Abduh means his servant.

Usage: Arabic
Category: Arabic

Abdul

Abdul means servant of the.

Usage: Arabic, Urdu, Punjabi, Pashto, Uzbek, Bengali, Indonesian, Malay
Category: Arabic

Abe

Abe means father of many, father of nations, high father, noble, bright, or father's exalted.

Usage: Frisian, Dutch
Category: Dutch

Abed

Abed means servant or worshipper of God.

Usage: Arabic, Bengali
Category: Arabic

Abeer

Abeer means fragrance, strong, or mighty.

Usage: Arabic
Category: Arabic

Abel

Abel means breath.

Usage: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Georgian, Armenian, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Category: Armenian

Abele

A variant of Abel, meaning "breath".

Usage: Italian
Category: Italian

Abena

Abena means born on Tuesday.

Usage: Akan
Category: All

Abene

Abene means pillar.

Usage: Basque (Rare)
Category: Basque

Abeni

Abeni means we prayed and we received.

Usage: Yoruba
Category: All

Abera

Abera means shine, illuminate, or burn.

Usage: Amharic
Category: All

Abhay

Abhay means fearless.

Usage: Hindi, Marathi
Category: Hindu

Abi

Abi means my father is joy or owner.

Usage: English
Category: English

Abia

Abia means God is my father, yahweh is my father, or my father.

Usage: Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Category: Christian

Abiah

A lovely baby name of Biblical origin, traditionally chosen for children.

Usage: Biblical
Category: Christian

Abid

Abid means worshipper, admirer, or adorer.

Usage: Arabic, Urdu
Category: Arabic

Abida

Abida means flame, worshipper, admirer, or adorer.

Usage: Arabic, Urdu
Category: Arabic

Abiha

Abiha means her father.

Usage: Arabic, Urdu
Category: Arabic

Abir

Abir means scent or fragrance.

Usage: Arabic
Category: Arabic

Abla

Abla means full-figured.

Usage: Arabic
Category: Arabic

Abner

Abner means my father is a light.

Usage: English, Biblical, Biblical Latin
Category: English

Abo

Abo means somber father, of stern, or noble.

Usage: Arabic
Category: Arabic

Abram

A variant of Abra, meaning "Maid; Father of nations; Father of many; Crossing; Passage; Tuesday-born girl".

Usage: Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, Georgian
Category: Georgian

Abrar

Abrar means virtuous.

Usage: Arabic, Urdu, Bengali
Category: Arabic

Abril

Abril means to open.

Usage: Spanish, Catalan
Category: Catalan

Abror

A lovely baby name of Uzbek origin, traditionally chosen for boys.

Usage: Uzbek
Category: Uzbek

Abu

Abu means father of.

Usage: Arabic
Category: Arabic

Aca

A lovely baby name of Serbian, Macedonian origin, traditionally chosen for boys.

Usage: Serbian, Macedonian
Category: Macedonian

Ace

Ace means highest rank.

Usage: English
Category: English

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some popular names in the Short Baby Names category?

Some popular and meaningful names in the Short Baby Names collection include 'Elî, Aaden, Aafje, among others. These names are chosen for their beautiful sounds, deep meanings, and cultural heritage.

How do parents choose a name from Short Baby Names?

When choosing a name from the Short Baby Names list, parents typically look for a balance of traditional heritage, positive meanings, and pronunciation clarity. You can use the letter and gender filters to narrow down your search and shortlist your favorites.

What typical themes do Short Baby Names represent?

Names in the Short Baby Names category often represent virtues like wisdom, strength, peace, and spiritual devotion, or elements of nature and light. These names carry a lifetime of positive aspirations and blessings for the child.

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