Names That Mean Heaven

  1. Dion
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Dionysius, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "child of heaven and earth; of Zeus"
    • Description:

      A variation of Greek Dionysius, itself derived from the name of the god of wine, revelry, and dance, Dion gives a nod to mythology while also having historical ties to a student of Plato, to a Greek mathematician and to 1st century writer and historian.

      As a contemporary name, it came into popular use in the late 1950s and remained in the Top 1000 until 2006. It has dipped in and out of the charts since then, and is still given to a not insignificant 200 boys each year.
  2. Caelum
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "heaven"
    • Description:

      A constellation name that could have broad appeal beyond astronomers and astrophysicists, Caelum blends the sounds of Scottish Callum and modern Caden. It comes from the Latin caelum meaning "heaven, sky", giving it a subtle spiritual air and linking it to the names Celia, Cielo, and Ciel.
  3. Sena
    • Origin:

      Korean; Hindi; Turkish; Arabic; Ewe
    • Meaning:

      "this world's beauty or grace; army; to praise; bringing heaven to earth"
    • Description:

      Sena is one of those names that is as obscure in the Western World as it is simple and straightforward. Sena exists as a name in a range of languages and cultures and may be pronounced like Senna (with a soft e) or Sienna.
  4. Celio
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "belonging to heaven"
    • Description:

      A welcoming name that seems to say "hello". Celio can be thought of as a much rarer male variation of Celia. With heavenly names in the ascendant, we may be hearing lots more of Celio.
  5. Maricela
    • Origin:

      Spanish, combination of Maria and Celia, Hebrew, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + heaven"
    • Description:

      A pretty and little-known Spanish smoosh name, combining Maria with Celia. As such, it may have a number of meanings.
  6. Inanna
    • Origin:

      Mesopotamian
    • Meaning:

      "lady of heaven"
    • Description:

      An ancient Mesopotamian goddess of love, war and justice, with a name that fits modern tastes. In recent years it has become a rare but steady fixture near the bottom of the charts, and feels full of potential for parents looking for an offbeat name from mythology.
  7. Tally
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Talia
    • Meaning:

      "gentle dew from heaven"
    • Description:

      Nickname sometimes heard on its own, sort of an updated Sally and playmate of Hallie.
  8. Tallie
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Talia, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "gentle dew from heaven"
    • Description:

      Tallie is a seldom-heard nickname name that, with the ascendance of Hallie and Callie, we might just be hearing more of.
  9. Moerani
    • Origin:

      Tahitian
    • Meaning:

      "sleep heaven"
    • Description:

      This gender-neutral Tahitian name has a peaceful meaning.
  10. Thien
    • Origin:

      Vietnamese
    • Meaning:

      "sky, heaven"
    • Description:

      Also spelled Thiên in Vietnamese, this is the middle name of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's son Pax, adopted from Vietnam in 2007.
  11. Maricel
    • Origin:

      Spanish and Filipino combination of Maria and Celia, Hebrew, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + heaven"
    • Description:

      Variant of Maricela, blending Maria and Celia, giving you a variety of meanings. On one hand, it could simply be interpreted as meaning "Maria of the Heavens", perhaps as a celebration of the Virgin Mary, however, you could also mix the various meanings of Maria with that of Celia, to give you "drop of the sea in heaven", "bitter heavens" or "beloved heaven".
  12. Miraal
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "deer; angel of heaven"
    • Description:

      This lovely Muslim name had a boost in 2022. Miraal is also an aquatic elf character in the Dungeons and Dragons franchise.
  13. Moerani
    • Origin:

      Tahitian
    • Meaning:

      "sleep heaven"
    • Description:

      Moerani is a gender-neutral Tahitian name that might be translated as sleep heaven or sleep sky, perhaps reflecting a wish for a peaceful baby.
  14. Iram
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "Heaven"
    • Description:

      Iram of the Pillars is a lost city mentioned in the Quran — it's been adapted as a baby name among Muslim families.
  15. Cennet
    • Origin:

      Turkish
    • Meaning:

      "paradise, heaven"
    • Description:

      This charming Turkish name has hit pop culture, thanks to the Telenovela show of the same name.
  16. Makena'lei
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "flower of heaven"
    • Description:

      Helen Hunt chose this lovely name for her daughter.
  17. Haneul
    • Origin:

      Korean
    • Meaning:

      "sky, heaven"
    • Description:

      A unique celestial choice used for both sexes in Korean.
  18. Temari
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "handball; heaven ball"
    • Description:

      Temari is the name of an ancient Japanese toy — embroidered balls that were used to play games and eventually became a symbol of loyal friendship. Temari is not a given name in Japan, but it was used in the Naruto series for a female character.
  19. Celestino
    • Origin:

      Italian; Spanish; Portuguese, from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "belonging to heaven"
    • Description:

      Classic Italian name with celestial vibes.
  20. İrem
    • Origin:

      Turkish variation of Iram, Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "Heaven"

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