Names That Mean Spirit
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The names
Volney
German
"spirit of the people"
Has a rather heavy surname feel.
Zina
Russian, Hungarian, Arabic, African, Nsenga
"related to Zeus; rose; adornment, ornament; spirt name"
A truly international name with an arty feel, Zina has many origins. It is used as a short form of Zinaida, Rozina, and Zenobia in Russia, Hungary, and Poland and as an alternative form of Xena,…
Enid
Welsh
"life, spirit"
This Celtic goddess and Arthurian name may sound terminally old-ladyish to many ears--but so did names like Ella and Etta not so long ago. So Enid is yet another forgotten four-letter E-possibility:…
Neri
Hebrew or Greek
"my candle; ocean spirit"
A simple but unusual name with roots in disparate cultures, Neri appears in the Bible as a male name and is still sometimes used for boys as well as girls. The appeal of Neri are its deep roots…
Aither
Greek mythology
"spirit of the air"
In ancient Greece, Aither was one of the primordial deities. Aither is the personification of the upper air. He embodies the pure upper air that the gods breathe, as opposed to the normal air…
Damia
Greek
"spirit"
Greek nature goddess name that has a pleasing femininity. Damia is one of the more unusual goddess names newly fashionable for contemporary baby girls.
Yolotl
Nahuatl
"heart, spirit"
A unisex name used in Nahuatl culture in Mexico and Central America. Yolotli is a variant that is used predominantly for girls.
Yolotli
Nahuatl
"heart, spirit"
A female given name in the Nahuatl culture in Mexico and Central America — a variation of the unisex name Yolotl.
Yolotl
Nahuatl
"heart, spirit"
A unisex name used in Nahuatl culture in Mexico and Central America.
Soul
English
"soul, spirit"
A charming addition to the ever-growing crop of virtue names, Soul feels spiritual, musical, and strong. Similar in sound to Sol, Sully, Solomon, Saul, and Cole, it is a distinctive choice that…
Spiritual
English word name
"affecting the human spirit or soul; relating to religion"
Spiritual word names a la Saint and Serenity are white hot right now. Spiritual is a literal take on the trend.
Demon
English word name
"evil spirit; familiar spirit"
Demon is probably best left as an edgy nickname or chosen moniker than put on the birth certificate. Typically associated with evil or familiar spirits, it could also be considered an Ancient Greek…
Dusana
Slavic
"spirit or soul"
Pretty Slavic name, with some obvious pronunciation challenges.
Soul
English
"soul, spirit"
A charming addition to the ever-growing crop of virtue names, Soul is a warm yet mystical choice with links to spirituality, feelings, and music. While it is a bold word name, its similarity to Sol…
Kamali
African, Mashona
"spirit guide, protector"
Spirit that protects babies from illness...and surname of designer Naomi.
Mykelti
Native American
"silent friend"
Brought into the spotlight by actor Mykelti Williamson, who was given it by his half-Blackfoot Indian grandfather
