Names That Mean Heavenly

Mayura

Sanskrit, Japanese

"peacock; celestial, heavenly + cherry blossom"

Vibrant and colorful, this nature-inspired name is a variation of Mayur, itself derived from the Sanskrit word for "peacock". Predominantly used as a feminine name in Thailand and India, it is a…

Urania

Greek

"heavenly"

The name of one of the Greek Muses would be really difficult to bear here on earth.

Lindelia

Spanish compound of Linda and Celia

"pretty + heavenly"

A compound name that gives a mid-century favorite a fresh lease of life, Lindelia blends Linda with Celia. Predominantly used in Latin America, it might also be considered a mix of Linda and Amelia…

Céline

French variation of Celeste

"heavenly"

French Canadian singer Dion made us notice this variation, but most parents would prefer the Selene spelling.

Lyrania

Variation of Lyra or combination of Lyra and Rania

"lyre, harp; heavenly harp"

Lyrania is a contemporary choice that may be viewed in several ways. On one hand, it's a pretty, elaborated form of the Greek Lyra, giving it a hint of Liliana, while on the other, it may be viewed…

Cilka

Slovene variation of Cecilia, Celia "blind; heavenly"

"blind; heavenly"

Ceil

Short form of Cecilia or Celia

"blind or heavenly"

With the growing popularity of Celia and Cecilia, this vintage canasta-playing nickname name could be due for a comeback. Ceil had a few years of recorded popularity in the first decade of the…

Ululani

Hawaiian

"heavenly inspiration"

An intruiging and rare Hawaiian "-lani" name to add to the books if you are looking for an alternative to trendy Leilani and Kehlani.

Māhealani

Hawaiian

"heavenly haze; full moon night"

An intruiging and rare Hawaiian "-lani" name to add to the books if you are looking for an alternative to trendy Leilani and Kehlani.