10 Bilingual baby names with beautiful meanings

One of the best ways to honor our culture and tradition is with a baby name. Even more treasureable is a bilingual moniker that has a special meaning. Actress Eva Mendes named her second daughter, Amada, which means "beloved" in Spanish. The Cuban actress inspired us to count down ten beautiful bilingual names for boys and girls. 

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Celia

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The name Celia actually means "heaven." No wonder it was fit for the Queen of Salsa!

Carlos

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The popular bilingual boy name means, "manly" or "strong." This is perfect for a future leader.

Pia

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The unique moniker means, "prayerful." It's poetic and just heavenly for a little girl.

Lucas

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If you're all about positivity, this is a bilingual boy name that rings truth. Lucas means, "bringer of light."

Marisol

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The unique Spanish name means "sun and sea," which is perfect for a future nature lover.

Mateo

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This name is for a truly blessed baby since it means, "gift from God."

Alma

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The name means "dear" in Spanish, which has a beautiful ring to it. Perfect for a little girl!

Samuel

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Whether you're religious or not, this name is truly beautiful. Samuel means "name of God."

Eva

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The classic name actually means "full of life." It's pretty fitting for a cutie ready to make the most out of la vida!

Mario

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Naming your baby Mario may add more strength to their personality. It means "masculine" and "Roman God of war."