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25 serene baby names that evoke peace and tranquility

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Newborn days might not be notorious with tranquility, but that doesn’t meant mean you can’t wish for it!

The whole globe over, people in every culture have baby names that mean peace and serenity. These names highlight the importance of calm, balance, compassion and kindness in life. Is there anything better you could wish for your little one?!

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We’re sharing some of our favourite names from around the world that evoke a sense of peace and tranquility. You can see them in the gallery below …

A new mother holds her infant up over her shoulder as she walks around the nursery and burps her child after feeding. The baby is skin-to-skin with her mother and lighting wrapped wth a blanket overtop.
Amani:
The Swahili meaning of Amani is “peace”.
Cute newborn girl with plump cheeks smiles widely feeling happily at home. Mother holds baby with hands against bright window in bedroom close view.
Amari:
The African meaning of Amari is “strength” and “peace”.
Newborn baby sleeps in wooden hanging retro cradle with muslin diapers. Top view.
Amity:
Amity has Latin origins meaning “harmony”.
Closeup of a Newborn Baby's Feet
Aspen:
Aspen has Old English origins meaning “tree of peace”.
Axel:
Axel has Icelandic origins meaning “father of peace”.
Peaceful baby lying on a white natural linen bed while sleeping in a bright room.
Baris:
Baris has Turkish origins meaning “the peaceful one”.
Callum:
Callum has Scottish origins meaning “dove”, the bird of peace.
Sleeping newborn baby girl wearing rust coloured onesie.
Dove:
Doves are universally known as a bird of peace.
Dark haired baby sleeping upright on mother's chest
Evania:
With Greek origins, Evania means “peaceful”.
Newborn baby resting on mothers chest and staring up adoringly at mother.
Freddie:
Freddie has German origins meaning “peaceful ruler”.
Side profile of a newborn wrapped in a hospital blanket at maternity ward.
Godfrey:
Godfrey has German and French origins meaning “God’s peace” or “good peace”.
Sleeping newborn with mint coloured wooden beanie.
Haven:
Haven has English origins meaning “safe place”.
newborn infant in tided onesie laying on crib staring up at mobile.
Jonah:
Jonah has Hebrew origins meaning “dove”, the bird of peace.
Newborn baby zipped into dad's jacket while dad cradles their head gently.
Jules:
Jules has French origins meaning “calm”.
Cheeky red haired toddler with tongue out gives a thumbs up.
Milo:
Milo has European origins meaning “merciful” and “peaceful”.
Smiling newborn looking and reaching up to camera while laying on grey blanket.
Mira:
Mira has Spanish origins meaning “peaceful”.
Grinning baby looking at the camera while laying on tummy.
Nanda:
With Sanskrit origins meaning “peace” or “bliss”.
Smiling newborn with eyes closed and oink beanie wearing wrap onesie.
Olive:
Olive is associated with peace because of the symbolism of the olive branch.
newborn wrapped in white swaddle featuring black triangles looks toward camera.
Paz:
Paz has Hebrew origins meaning “peace”.
Cute African American newborn looks towards camera with tongue poking out.
Salama:
Salama has Arabic origins that mean “peace” and “security”.
Sleeping dark haired baby wrapped in white blanket with a brown teddy bear nestled on her lap.
Serena:
Serena has Roman origins meaning “serene” or “peaceful and quiet”.
Shanti:
With Sanskrit roots, Shanti means “peace” and “tranquility”.
Shiloh:
Shiloh has Hebrew origins meaning “tranquility”.
Solana:
With Spanish origins, Solana means “peaceful” or “sunshine”.
Close-up of a mother holding a newborn baby at home.
Solomon:
With Hebrew origins from the word shalom, Solomon means “peace”.

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