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Names That Mean Beloved

  1. Meli

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Melissa or Cherokee variation of Mary, Greek, Hebrew or Egyptian

    • Meaning:

      "honeybee; drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
  2. Jedidiyah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "beloved of the Lord"

    • Description:

      An alternative spelling of biblical Jedidiah.
  3. Mariane

    • Origin:

      French combination of Marie and Anne

    • Meaning:

      "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + grace"

    • Description:

      Variant of Marianne
  4. Lubin

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "beloved"

    • Description:

      A French variant of the Ancient Germanic name Leobin, a diminutive of names beginning with the element liob "beloved". The was a 6th century saint Lubin/Leobin, after whom several French towns are named.
  5. Ludmila

    • Origin:

      Slavic

    • Meaning:

      "beloved of the people"

    • Description:

      This Slavic classic name might begin to make its mark with American parents, what with the growing popularity of the short form Mila. Borne by a tenth century saint who had been a princess from Bohemia, Ludmila is widely used in Russia, Ukraine and Bulgaria.
  6. Maryse

    • Origin:

      French diminutive of Marie

    • Meaning:

      "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

    • Description:

      Variant of Marise
  7. Marilie

    • Origin:

      English combination of Mary and Lee

    • Meaning:

      "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + meadow"

    • Description:

      Variant of Marilee
  8. Maricel

    • Origin:

      Spanish and Filipino combination of Maria and Celia

    • Meaning:

      "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + heaven"

    • Description:

      Variant of Maricela
  9. Maribella

    • Origin:

      English, combination of Mary and Bella

    • Meaning:

      "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + beautiful"

    • Description:

      Frilly but undeniably beautiful. The meaning of Mary is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from the Egyptian root mr).
  10. Amata

    • Origin:

      Italian feminine variant of the Latin Amatus

    • Meaning:

      "beloved"

    • Description:

      Name that's virtually unknown here but has a lovely meaning and a simple sound and spelling.
  11. Maryla

    • Origin:

      Polish diminutive of Maria

    • Meaning:

      "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

    • Description:

      The meaning of Maria, from which Maryla is derived, is uncertain. Theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from the Egyptian root mr).
  12. Yedidya

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "beloved of the Lord"

    • Description:

      Modern Hebrew spelling (and pronunciation) of the biblical Jedidiah, another name of King Solomon.
  13. Jedi

    • Origin:

      Literary name or short form of Jedidiah, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "Beloved by the Lord"

    • Description:

      Star Wars fans may know the lore behind the origin of the word and the concept Jedi well enough to confidently choose their name for their child. It has to do with balancing the forces of the universe.
  14. Leobin

    • Origin:

      Germanic

    • Meaning:

      "beloved"

    • Description:

      Diminutive of names beginning with the element liob "dear, beloved".
  15. Amatus

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "beloved"

    • Description:

      Amatus is an ancient Roman name in the "Ama" family of names whose meanings relate to love -- they range from Amy to Amity to Amias to Amoret and Amatus.
  16. Miriame

    • Origin:

      Hebrew or Egyptian

    • Meaning:

      "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

    • Description:

      Variant of Miriam
  17. Jeanmarie

    • Origin:

      English combination of Jean and Marie

    • Meaning:

      "god is gracious + drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

    • Description:

      Rather dated smoosh name.
  18. Mirjana

    • Origin:

      Serbian, Croatian, Slovene

    • Meaning:

      "bitter, beloved or drop of the sea"

    • Description:

      A light and pretty name used in several Eastern European countries, which may be a form of Miriam or Mary.
  19. Marite

    • Origin:

      Scandinavian diminutive of Maria

    • Meaning:

      "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

    • Description:

      An unusual Maria variant which feels chic and tailored.
  20. Marienka

    • Origin:

      Czech diminutive of Maria

    • Meaning:

      "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

    • Description:

      Cute but substantial short form, deriving from Maria. The meaning of Maria is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from the Egyptian root mr).