Play Names, Meanings, and their History

Explore play 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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Hamlet (HAM-lit)

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hamlet name meaning

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Lalsa (lahl-sah)

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lalsa name meaning

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Premleela (prem-LEE-lah)

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premleela name meaning

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Zikias (Zi-kee-as)

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Valaak (vah-lak)

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Drisya (DRIS-ya)

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Husanah (hu-sa-NAH)

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Nandakishor (NAN-duh-kee-shor)

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Rabiah (/ra-BEE-ah/)

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Yogine (YO-gin)

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Akakpo (ah-KAHK-poh)

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Esra (ES-rah)

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Bhuribala (bu-ree-bah-lah)

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Latoya (lah-TOY-ah)

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Mussawer (muh-saw-er)