Storytelling Names, Meanings, and their History

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

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Afsaneh (af-sa-neh)

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afsaneh name meaning

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Chehrazadi (CHEH-rah-zah-dee)

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chehrazadi name meaning

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Kahini (kah-HEE-nee)

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kahini name meaning

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Scheherazade (shuh-HER-uh-zahd)

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scheherazade name meaning

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Shirin (shee-REEN)

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shirin name meaning

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Nedjma (nedj-ma)

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Baafindah (bah-fin-dah)

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Akhtarzamir (AHK-tahr-zuh-meer)

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Kakubha (kuh-KOOB-ha)

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Charleston (CHAHR-uhl-stuhn)

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Medhya (med-yuh)

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Shiulie (SHOO-lee)

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Yajan (ya-jahn)

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Soumithri (soo-MEETH-ree)

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Hyma (HY-mah)

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Bihar (bih-HAHR)

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Nisanthi (nee-SAHN-thee)