Fabric Names, Meanings, and their History

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

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Batik (bah-TEEK)

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malaysian-indonesian indonesian-javanese baby fabric traditional malaysian culture

batik name meaning

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Malmal (mahl-mahl)

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cloth gender-neutral baby indian fabric indian-hindi soft

malmal name meaning

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Resham (re-SHAM)

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fabric silk feminine pakistani tradition muslim pakistani-urdu

resham name meaning

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Satin (SAYT-in)

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fabric baby english smooth unisex

satin name meaning

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Velvet (Vel-vit)

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velvet name meaning

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Racheet (rah-cheet)

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Qays (kays)

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Rufi (ROO-fee)

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Vagadevi (vah-gah-deh-vee)

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Jezebel (Jez-uh-bel)

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Vathsala (vah-th-sah-lah)

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Vrisa (vree-sah)

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Mahzooraa (mahz-oo-ra)

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Anjasa (ahn-JAH-sah)

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Biff (bif)

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Janitha (jah-NEE-tha)

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Govindarajulu (go-vin-da-ra-ju-lu)