September 25, 2024

100 Amazing Baby Girl Names Starting with V

by zeeshan

Baby Girl Names Starting with V with Meanings & Pronunciation

Welcome to the page dedicated to pretty baby girl names starting with the letter “V” and exuding energy and charm. Below, you will find 100 bright names from different cultures and religions to help you feel the unique spirit of each name.
Every name has its pronunciation, gender, and meanings in English, Urdu, and Hindi so that you can easily pick up a name that you like and remember easily. Gather around, ladies: It is time to explore these rather bright-sounding “V” names and find out which one will suit your baby girl best!

Baby Girl name list

Name	Pronunciation	Gender	Religion/Regional	Meaning (English)	Meaning in Urdu	Meaning in Hindi	Popularity
Vardah	VAR-dah	Girl	Muslim/Arabic	Rose, Flower	گلاب، پھول	गुलाब, फूल	Popular in Arab regions
Vafiya	va-FEE-yah	Girl	Muslim/Arabic	Faithful, Trustworthy	وفادار	भरोसेमंद	Unique in Muslim communities
Vahida	vah-HEE-dah	Girl	Muslim/Arabic	Leader, Unique	رہنما، منفرد	नेता, अनोखा	Common in Arabic-speaking countries
Vaniyah	VAH-nee-yah	Girl	Muslim/Arabic	Gift of God	خدا کا تحفہ	भगवान का उपहार	Rare in Muslim regions
Varisha	VAH-ree-shah	Girl	Muslim/Arabic	Lightning, Rain	بجلی، بارش	बिजली, बारिश	Common in Muslim regions
Vaani	VAH-nee	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Speech, Voice	تقریر	वाणी	Common in India
Vaishnavi	VAI-shna-vee	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Worshipper of Lord Vishnu	وشنو کی پجاری	वैष्णवी	Popular in Indian communities
Valeria	vah-LAIR-ee-ah	Girl	Christian/Latin	Strong, Healthy	مضبوط، صحت مند	मजबूत, स्वस्थ	Popular in Latin regions
Vanessa	va-NESS-ah	Girl	Christian/European	Butterfly	تتلی	तितली	Common in Western cultures
Varda	VAR-dah	Girl	Jewish/Hebrew	Rose, Pink	گلاب، گلابی	गुलाब, गुलाबी	Common in Jewish communities
Varsha	VAR-shah	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Rain	بارش	वर्षा	Popular in India
Vashti	VASH-tee	Girl	Persian/Ancient	Beautiful, Excellent	خوبصورت، عمدہ	सुंदर, उत्कृष्ट	Known in Persian and Biblical traditions
Veda	VAY-da	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Knowledge, Sacred Text	علم، مقدس متن	वेद	Common in Indian communities
Vera	VAY-rah	Girl	Christian/Latin	True, Faithful	سچائی	सत्य	Popular in European and Latin regions
Verity	VAIR-ih-tee	Girl	Christian/English	Truth	سچائی	सत्य	Common in English-speaking countries
Vibha	VEE-bhah	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Radiance, Light	چمک، روشنی	प्रकाश	Common in India
Vidya	VID-yah	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Knowledge	علم	ज्ञान	Popular in Indian communities
Vienna	vee-EN-nah	Girl	Christian/European	Capital of Austria	ویانا	वियना	Unique, common in Europe
Violet	VY-oh-let	Girl	Christian/English	Purple Flower	جامنی پھول	बैंगनी फूल	Popular in English-speaking countries
Vira	VEE-rah	Girl	Slavic/European	Faith, True	سچائی، ایمان	विश्वास, सच्चाई	Common in Eastern European regions
Vishaka	vee-SHAH-kah	Girl	Hindu/Indian	A star, Unconquerable	ایک ستارہ، ناقابل تسخیر	एक तारा, अजेय	Popular in India
Vivaan	VEE-vahn	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Full of life	زندگی سے بھری ہوئی	जीवन से भरा हुआ	Rare in Indian communities
Vivianna	vee-VEE-ah-nah	Girl	Christian/Latin	Alive, Lively	زندہ، متحرک	जीवित, जीवंत	Popular in Latin regions
Vritika	VRIT-ee-kah	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Thought, Idea	خیال	विचार	Common in Indian communities
Vyara	VYAH-rah	Girl	Bulgarian/Slavic	Faith, Truth	ایمان، سچائی	विश्वास, सच्चाई	Unique in Eastern European regions
Vaidehi	VAI-day-hee	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Goddess Sita	سیتا	वैदेही	Popular in Indian communities
Valentina	vah-len-TEE-nah	Girl	Christian/Latin	Strong, Healthy	مضبوط، صحت مند	मजबूत, स्वस्थ	Common in Western and Latin cultures
Vanessa	va-NESS-ah	Girl	Christian/European	Butterfly	تتلی	तितली	Popular in English-speaking countries
Varsha	VAR-shah	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Rain	بارش	वर्षा	Popular in Indian communities
Vashti	VASH-tee	Girl	Persian/Biblical	Beautiful, Excellent	خوبصورت، عمدہ	सुंदर, उत्कृष्ट	Known in Persian and Biblical traditions
Velma	VEL-mah	Girl	Christian/English	Resolute Protector	پرعزم محافظ	दृढ़ रक्षक	Unique in English-speaking regions
Venus	VEE-nus	Girl	Roman/Greek Mythology	Goddess of Love	محبت کی دیوی	प्रेम की देवी	Common in Western cultures
Vibha	VEE-bhah	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Radiance, Light	چمک، روشنی	प्रकाश	Common in Indian communities
Vivienne	vih-VEE-enne	Girl	French/Christian	Alive	زندہ	जीवित	Popular in French and English-speaking countries
Valerie	VAH-leh-ree	Girl	Christian/French/Latin	Strong, Valiant	مضبوط، بہادر	मजबूत, बहादुर	Common in Latin and French cultures
Vanita	VAH-nee-tah	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Graceful, Lady-like	شائستہ، خاتون جیسا	सुरुचिपूर्ण, महिला जैसा	Common in Indian regions
Varda	VAR-dah	Girl	Hebrew	Rose, Flower	گلاب، پھول	गुलाब, फूल	Unique in Jewish communities
Visha	VEE-shah	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Goddess Lakshmi	دیوی لکشمی	देवी लक्ष्मी	Common in Indian regions
Vishnupriya	vish-NOO-prih-yah	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Beloved of Vishnu	وشنو کی محبوبہ	विष्णु प्रिय	Popular in South Indian states
Vaishnavi	vye-SHNAH-vee	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Worshipper of Vishnu	وشنو کی پوجا کرنے والی	विष्णु उपासक	Common in Indian communities
Vahideh	vah-HEE-dah	Girl	Muslim/Arabic	Leader, Unique	رہنما، منفرد	अनोखा	Unique in Muslim communities
Vafiya	va-FEE-yah	Girl	Muslim/Arabic	Faithful, Trustworthy	وفادار	भरोसेमंद	Rare in Muslim regions
Vanda	VAN-dah	Girl	Slavic/European	Wanderer, Traveler	آوارہ، مسافر	यात्री, घुमक्कड़	Common in Eastern Europe
Vanhi	VAN-hee	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Sacred Fire	مقدس آگ	पवित्र अग्नि	Unique in India
Vanna	VAH-nah	Girl	Cambodian/Southeast Asian	Golden	سنہری	सुनहरा	Common in Cambodian communities
Vasanta	vah-SAHN-tah	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Spring, New Beginning	بہار، نئی شروعات	वसंत, नई शुरुआत	Traditional in India
Velina	veh-LEE-nah	Girl	Christian/Latin	Lively	زندہ دل	जीवंत	Common in Latin regions
Vera	VEH-rah	Girl	Slavic/Christian	Truth, Faith	سچائی، ایمان	सच्चाई, विश्वास	Common in European regions
Viana	vee-AHN-ah	Girl	Hawaiian/Polynesian	Gracious, Alive	زندہ دل، شائستہ	सजीव, सुंदर	Popular in Polynesian regions
Vivaan	VIV-aan	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Full of life	زندگی سے بھری ہوئی	जीवन से भरी	Rare in India
Vitoria	vee-TOHR-ee-ah	Girl	Portuguese/Christian	Victory	فتح	विजय	Common in Portuguese-speaking countries
Varinia	vah-REE-nee-ah	Girl	Latin/Christian	Versatile	ہمہ گیر	बहुमुखी	Unique in Latin regions
Vanya	VAHN-yah	Girl	Russian/Slavic	Gift of God	خدا کا تحفہ	भगवान का उपहार	Common in Russian regions
Vaiga	VAI-gah	Girl	Hindu/Indian	River, Flowing	دریا، بہنا	नदी, प्रवाहित	Rare in India
Velina	veh-LEE-nah	Girl	Greek/Latin	Lively, Enthusiastic	زندہ دل	उत्साही	Popular in Europe
Vedika	VAY-dee-kah	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Consciousness, Altar	شعور، قربان گاہ	वेदिका	Popular in Indian regions
Vidhya	VID-yah	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Knowledge	علم	ज्ञान	Common in Indian communities
Vinaya	VIN-ah-yah	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Modesty, Humble	عاجزی	विनम्रता	Common in Indian communities
Vaidehi	VAI-day-hee	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Goddess Sita	دیوی سیتا	देवी सीता	Common in Indian regions
Vyoma	VYOH-mah	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Sky, Heaven	آسمان، جنت	आकाश	Unique in India
Vidushi	vee-DOO-shee	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Learned, Wise	سیکھا، سمجھدار	विदुषी	Common in Indian communities
Vrinda	VREEN-dah	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Sacred Basil, Holy Plant	مقدس پودا، مقدس تلسی	पवित्र तुलसी	Common in India
Vishaka	VISH-ah-kah	Girl	Hindu/Indian	A Star	ایک ستارہ	एक तारा	Popular in Indian communities
Venya	VEH-nyah	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Lovable, Intelligent	پیاری، ذہین	प्यारा, बुद्धिमान	Unique in Indian regions
Vira	VEE-rah	Girl	Slavic	Faith	ایمان	विश्वास	Common in Eastern Europe
Vani	VAA-nee	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Speech, Voice	تقریر، آواز	वाणी	Popular in India
Vinita	VIN-ee-tah	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Knowledgeable	علم سے بھرپور	ज्ञानवान	Common in India
Vivika	VIV-ik-ah	Girl	Latin/Christian	Alive	زندہ	जीवित	Common in Western cultures
Vyshnavi	VAI-shna-vee	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Worshipper of Lord Vishnu	وشنو کے بھگوان کی پوجا کرنے والا	विष्णु की उपासक	Popular in India
Vahini	VAA-hee-nee	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Flowing, River	بہنا، دریا	प्रवाहित, नदी	Common in India
Vedaantika	VAY-daant-ikah	Girl	Hindu/Indian	One who is knowledgeable in the Vedas	ویدوں میں ماہر	वेदों में जानकार	Unique in India
Vasundhara	vah-soon-DHAH-rah	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Earth, Mother of All	زمین، سب کی ماں	पृथ्वी, सबकी माता	Traditional in Indian communities
Vrinda	VRIN-dah	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Sacred Basil, Holy Plant	مقدس پودا	पवित्र तुलसी	Popular in India
Vidushi	VEE-doo-shee	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Learned, Wise	سیکھا ہوا، سمجھدار	विदुषी	Common in India
Vada	VAY-duh	Girl	Latin/Modern	Bringer of good news	خوشخبری دینے والی	अच्छी खबर देने वाली	Modern and trendy
Vala	VAH-lah	Girl	Nordic/Scandinavian	Power, Strength	طاقت، قوت	शक्ति	Unique in Scandinavian regions
Valene	vah-LEEN	Girl	Latin/French	Strong, Healthy	مضبوط، صحت مند	मजबूत, स्वस्थ	Popular in French-speaking regions
Valina	vah-LEE-nah	Girl	Latin/Modern	Strong, Healthy	مضبوط، صحت مند	मजबूत, स्वस्थ	Modern and stylish
Vania	VAHN-yah	Girl	Russian/Slavic	God's gift	خدا کی تحفہ	भगवान का उपहार	Popular in Russian-speaking regions
Varina	vah-REE-nah	Girl	Latin/Modern	Versatile	ہمہ گیر	बहुमुखी	Unique and trendy
Verae	VEER-ay	Girl	Latin/Modern	True, Faithful	سچائی	सत्य	Modern and distinctive
Verina	veh-REE-nah	Girl	Latin/Modern	True, Faithful	سچائی	सत्य	Modern and stylish
Veron	VEHR-on	Girl	Latin/Modern	True, Honest	سچائی	सच्चाई	Modern and trendy
Veronica	ve-ROH-ni-ka	Girl	Latin/Christian	True Image	سچی تصویر	सच्ची छवि	Classic and timeless
Vesper	VES-per	Girl	Latin/Christian	Evening Star	شام کا ستارہ	संध्या तारा	Unique and elegant
Vesta	VES-tah	Girl	Roman/Latin	Hearth, Home	چولہا، گھر	चूल्हा, घर	Classic and ancient
Vesna	VES-nah	Girl	Slavic/Serbian	Spring	بہار	वसंत	Popular in Eastern European cultures
Vickie	VIK-kee	Girl	English/Modern	Victory, Conqueror	فتح، فاتح	विजय, विजेता	Modern and trendy
Viera	VEE-air	Girl	Slavic/Modern	Faithful	وفادار	विश्वासपूर्ण	Unique in Slavic regions
Vikki	VIK-kee	Girl	English/Modern	Victory, Conqueror	فتح، فاتح	विजय, विजेता	Modern and stylish
Vilma	VIL-mah	Girl	German/Latin	Resolute Protection	مضبوط محافظ	दृढ़ रक्षक	Unique in German-speaking regions
Vina	VEE-nah	Girl	Sanskrit/Hindu	Love, Passion	محبت، جذبہ	प्रेम, उत्साह	Popular in Indian regions
Viola	VY-oh-lah	Girl	Latin/Italian	Violet Flower	جامنی پھول	बैंगनी फूल	Elegant and classic
Viona	VY-oh-nah	Girl	Modern/International	Charming, Graceful	دلکش، شائستہ	आकर्षक, सौम्य	Trendy and modern
Vita	VEE-tah	Girl	Latin/Modern	Life	زندگی	जीवन	Modern and stylish
Viviana	viv-ee-AH-nah	Girl	Latin/Modern	Full of Life	زندگی سے بھرپور	जीवन से भरी हुई	Elegant and trendy
Vivia	VIV-ee-ah	Girl	Latin/Modern	Full of Life	زندگی سے بھری ہوئی	जीवन से भरी हुई	Unique and stylish
Vivien	VIV-ee-en	Girl	French/English	Life, Alive	زندگی، زندہ	जीवन, जीवित	Classic and elegant
Vivia	VIV-ee-ah	Girl	Latin/Modern	Full of Life	زندگی سے بھری ہوئی	जीवन से भरी हुई	Modern and stylish
Viana	vee-AHN-ah	Girl	Hawaiian/Polynesian	Gracious, Alive	شائستہ، زندہ دل	सजीव, सौम्य	Popular in Polynesian regions
Vesta	VES-tah	Girl	Roman/Latin	Hearth, Home	چولہا، گھر	चूल्हा, घर	Classic and elegant
Veda	VAY-dah	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Knowledge	علم	ज्ञान	Popular in Indian regions
Veronique	veh-roh-NEEK	Girl	French/Latin	True Image	سچی تصویر	सच्ची छवि	Elegant and classic
Vela	VAY-lah	Girl	Latin/Modern	Sailor	ملاح	नाविक	Trendy and modern
Velina	veh-LEE-nah	Girl	Bulgarian/Slavic	Lively, Bright	چمکدار، زندہ	जीवंत, चमकदार	Unique in Bulgarian and Slavic regions
Vanya	VAHN-yah	Girl	Russian/Slavic	Gift of God	خدا کا تحفہ	भगवान का उपहार	Popular in Russian-speaking regions
Valera	vah-LAY-rah	Girl	Russian/Slavic	Strong, Brave	مضبوط، بہادر	मजबूत, बहादुर	Popular in Eastern Europe
Vespera	VES-per-uh	Girl	Latin/Modern	Evening Star	شام کا ستارہ	संध्या तारा	Modern and elegant
Vika	VEE-kah	Girl	Russian/Slavic	Victory, Triumph	فتح، کامیابی	विजय, विजय	Popular in Eastern Europe
Violaine	vee-oh-LEN	Girl	French/Latin	Violet Flower	جامنی پھول	बैंगनी फूल	Elegant and stylish
Vica	VEE-kah	Girl	Latin/Modern	Victory, Triumph	فتح، کامیابی	विजय, विजय	Modern and trendy
Vivia	VIV-ee-ah	Girl	Latin/Modern	Full of Life	زندگی سے بھری ہوئی	जीवन से भरी हुई	Modern and trendy
Vesta	VES-tah	Girl	Roman/Latin	Hearth, Home	چولہا، گھر	चूल्हा, घर	Classic and timeless
Vera	VEHR-ah	Girl	Latin/Modern	True, Faithful	سچائی	सत्य	Modern and classic
Vian	VEE-an	Girl	Modern/International	Gracious, Alive	شائستہ، زندہ دل	सजीव, सौम्य	Modern and stylish
Veda	VAY-dah	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Knowledge, Wisdom	علم	ज्ञान	Popular in Hindu culture
Vani	VAH-nee	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Speech, Voice	آواز	वाणी	Trendy in Indian culture
Varsha	VAR-shah	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Rain	بارش	वर्षा	Common in India
Vashti	VASH-tee	Girl	Jewish/Persian	Beautiful, Lovely	خوبصورت	सुंदर	Traditional in Jewish communities
Valerie	VAL-uh-ree	Girl	Christian/Latin	Strength, Health	طاقت، صحت	शक्ति, स्वास्थ्य	Classic and popular in Western cultures
Victoria	vik-TOR-ee	Girl	Christian/Latin	Victory	فتح	विजय	Timeless and elegant
Violet	VYE-let	Girl	English/Modern	Purple Flower	بنفشے کا پھول	बैंगनी फूल	Popular and modern
Vanessa	vuh-NESS-uh	Girl	Greek/Modern	Butterfly	تتلی	तितली	Classic and trendy
Veronica	ve-RAWN-ik-uh	Girl	Christian/Latin	True Image	صحیح تصویر	सच्ची छवि	Elegant and traditional
Vivian	VIV-ee-an	Girl	Latin/Modern	Life	زندگی	जीवन	Classic and stylish
Vera	VEER-ah	Girl	Latin/Modern	True, Faithful	سچ، وفادار	सच्चा, वफादार	Classic and timeless
Vanya	VAHN-yah	Girl	Russian/Modern	Gift of God	خدا کی بخشش	भगवान का उपहार	Unique and trendy
Vera	VEH-rah	Girl	Latin/Modern	Truth, Faith	سچائی، ایمان	सत्य, विश्वास	Popular and elegant
Veda	VAY-dah	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Sacred Knowledge	مقدس علم	पवित्र ज्ञान	Common in Hindu culture
Vashti	VASH-tee	Girl	Jewish/Ancient Persian	Beautiful, Lovely	خوبصورت	सुंदर	Historical and unique
Vanessa	vuh-NESS-uh	Girl	Greek/Modern	Butterfly	تتلی	तितली	Modern and stylish
Violet	VYE-let	Girl	English/Modern	Purple Flower	بنفشے کا پھول	बैंगनी फूल	Classic and trendy
Vivian	VIV-ee-an	Girl	Latin/Modern	Full of Life	زندگی سے بھرپور	जीवन से भरा हुआ	Timeless and elegant
Valentina	val-en-TEE-nah	Girl	Latin/Christian	Strong, Healthy	مضبوط، صحت	मजबूत, स्वास्थ्य	Elegant and popular
Violet	VYE-let	Girl	English/Modern	Purple Flower	بنفشے کا پھول	बैंगनी फूल	Popular and stylish
Vera	VEH-rah	Girl	Latin/Modern	True, Faithful	سچ، وفادار	सच्चा, वफादार	Classic and elegant
Valeria	vah-LEER-ee	Girl	Latin/Modern	Strength, Valor	طاقت، شجاعت	शक्ति, साहस	Stylish and trendy
Vera	VEH-rah	Girl	Latin/Modern	Faithful, True	سچ، وفادار	सच्चा, वफादार	Classic and timeless
Vani	VAH-nee	Girl	Hindu/Indian	Speech, Voice	آواز	वाणी	Popular in Indian culture
Violet	VYE-let	Girl	English/Modern	Purple Flower	بنفشے کا پھول	बैंगनी फूल	Popular and trendy
Vanya	VAHN-yah	Girl	Russian/Modern	Gift of God	خدا کی بخشش	भगवान का उपहार	Unique and modern
Veronica	ve-RAWN-ik-uh	Girl	Christian/Latin	True Image	صحیح تصویر	सच्ची छवि	Classic and elegant
Wendy	WEN-dee	Girl	English/Modern	Friend, Traveler	دوست، مسافر	दोस्त, यात्री	Classic and trendy
Willow	WIL-loh	Girl	English/Modern	Graceful, Flexible	نرم، لچکدار	लचीला, सौम्य	Popular and trendy
Willa	WIL-lah	Girl	English/German	Resolute Protection	مضبوط محافظ	दृढ़ रक्षक	Stylish and elegant
Wynne	WIN	Girl	Welsh/Modern	Fair, Blessed	منصف، بابرکت	निष्पक्ष, आशीर्वादित	Unique and charming
Wren	REN	Girl	English/Modern	Small Bird	چھوٹا پرندہ	छोटा पक्षी	Modern and popular
Whitley	WHIT-lee	Girl	English/Modern	White Meadow	سفید میدان	सफेद मैदान	Trendy and stylish
Wrenna	REN-uh	Girl	English/Modern	Little Bird	چھوٹا پرندہ	छोटा पक्षी	Modern and unique
Waverly	WAV-er-lee	Girl	English/Modern	Meadow of Quivering Aspens	لرزتی ہوئی آسپین کا میدان	कांपती हुई एस्पेन का मैदान	Modern and elegant
Wanda	WAHN-dah	Girl	German/Slavic	Wanderer, Shepherd	سیاح، چرواہا	घुमक्कड़, चरवाहा	Classic and popular
Wynona	WI-noh-nah	Girl	Native American/English	Firstborn Daughter	پہلی بیٹی	पहली पुत्री	Unique and cultural
Wrenley	WREN-lee	Girl	English/Modern	Small Bird Meadow	چھوٹا پرندہ میدان	छोटा पक्षी मैदान	Trendy and modern

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For informed decision-making Names are organized into a table with these columns:

Name: The list here includes the name in form of a column that is arranged in alphabetical order with close attention to the selectiveness of making the name unique and fashionable.
Pronunciation Guide: We know how important it is to pronounce it properly – particularly for the names which are not coined everyone in the world is familiar with. This column will give a basic guide on how to pronounce each of the names.
Gender: Although all the names mentioned in this list are male, this column indicates the sex associated with each name.
Religion/Culture: This column informs you of the religion or culture that name belongs to so that, you can choose your preferred religion/ culture that you practice or from the culture you come from.
Meaning: Names often carry deep meanings, reflecting virtues, aspirations, or qualities you may wish to impart to your child. For the convenience of the readers, this column offers the English meaning of each name.
Meaning in Urdu: For those whose native language is Urdu or prefer to translate the given name into the beauty of this language, this column reflects the meaning of the given name into English translated in Urdu.
Meaning in Hindi: The practice is the same with this column; that is the meaning of the name in Hindi thus addressing the common user who has the Hindi language as their primary language.
Popularity: This column takes us one step further: for each name, it displays how it is currently trending internationally. If the name is used and liked in many countries, if it has an international status, or if it is becoming increasingly popular in some areas of the world, this column extends your understanding of it.