Updated October 2026
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English word name
"made holy"
Blessed and Blessing are two new entrants in the word name and virtue name categories, gaining popularity for both boys and girls.
Punjabi, Sikh
"holy chanting of word"
Japji Sahib is the Sikh thesis, that appears at the beginning of the Guru Granth Sahib – the scripture of the Sikhs.
Russian
"holy"
This common Russian name has a somewhat effete pencil-thin-moustached image here.
"holy day"
A fun and confident choice, Holiday is a celebratory name, particularly associated with Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hannukah, and New Year, and with rest, leisure, and vacations more generally. Fitting…
Hindi or Japanese
"holy or difference"
As an Indian name, Sai honors spiritual master Shirdi Sai Baba, who was revered by both Hindu and Muslim devotees. Sai is the name of the young heroine of Kiran Desai's prizewinning The Inheritance…
Japanese
"clear, pure child; holy child; rejoice child"
A bright sounding Japanese name, Kiyoko is notably borne by singer and actress Hayley Kiyoko (Alcroft). It ranked briefly in the US Top 1000 during the 1920s, perhaps influenced by the birth of…
Spanish
"holy trinity"
Rhythmic name with both religious and geographical ties, commonly heard in Latin countries.
Scandinavian
Masculine form of Helga
Welsh
"shining, holy"
Nolwenn is popular in Wales but would be a very adventurous choice in the US. Though with the increased visibility of names like Arwen, thanks to Lord of the Rings , it may not feel as odd going…
Russian variation of Olga
"hearty, holy"
Makes the intriguing Olga even more so.
"holy fire"
Tanwen is a far more singular and colorful alternative to Bronwen.
Hindi
"holy river"
Soft and rhythmic.
"blessed peace"
A bold Welsh name with a gentle meaning, Heddwyn is notably associated with the poet Ellis Humphrey Evans, who died at Passchendaele during World War One. He used Hedd Wyn as his Bardic name, having…
Greek variation of Panagiotis
"all holy"
This is a straightforward choice for parents looking to honor their Greek ancestry.
Cornish
"holy headland"
Penzance is a port town at the very tip of Cornwall. With its associations with operetta and pirates, Penzance packs quite a bit of zip for a name.
Amharic, Ethiopian
"gift from God; holy oil"
While Meron looks like a variation of Maren or Marion, her origins are in Ethiopia: Meron is the name of the holy oil used for christenings in the Ethiopian Orthodox church.
"holy child"
This unisex Japanese name feels approachable in the English-speaking world as well, following in the footsteps of trending Japanese names like Kenji and Kenzo.
Hungarian
"saint; holy"
Zesty Hungarian name with a coveted spiritual meaning.
Norse
Older form of Helge, and a masculine form of Helga.