As soon as a baby is welcomed into the family, everyone gets eager to name the baby with a profound meaning.

And somewhere in the middle of the sleepless nights, one big question persists: what should we call this little person?

And for most parents and elders, it is more about what it says than its meaning. A name is the first gift we give a child, and it quietly follows them everywhere, from school registers to wedding invitations. So it’s not surprising that many parents look for names that carry hope in them.

And hope often comes in the form of a beginning. A new dawn, a first ray of sunlight, a second chance, a fresh page.

Here are 10 baby names that mean new beginnings.Photos: Canva