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Names That Mean My

  1. Abihu
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "he is my father"
    • Description:

      The name of a son of Aaron in the Old Testament. Avihu is a variant form.
  2. Liav
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "my father"
    • Description:

      This Hebrew name honors Dad in a subtle way and could be used as an alternative to Levi.
  3. Efemena
    • Origin:

      Urhobo
    • Meaning:

      "here is my wealth"
    • Description:

      A unisex name in Nigeria, but one that will read as feminine in the US.
  4. Taneli
    • Origin:

      Finnish from Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God is my judge"
    • Description:

      Finnish form of Daniel
  5. Helsa
    • Origin:

      Danish
    • Meaning:

      "god is my oath"
    • Description:

      This Danish diminutive of Elizabeth could be a sweet, less-Frozen alternative to Elsa.
  6. Neri
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "my candle"
    • Description:

      Gender-neutral choice ideal for a child born during Hanukkah.
  7. Avni
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Avniel, Hebrew; Albanian
    • Meaning:

      "God is my strength; helper"
    • Description:

      Avni is derived from Avniel, a Hebrew first and surname with a strong meaning. It is also a separate masculine Albanian name meaning "helper." The nickname Avni has a fresh, gender-neutral feel, although it has separate origins for girls and boys. The feminine version of this name is Sanskrit and means "earth."
  8. Eviatar
    • Origin:

      Variation of Abiathar, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "my father is great"
  9. Avniel
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God is my strength"
  10. Moab
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "from my father"
    • Description:

      Moab is a Biblical name and an ancient place name. In the Old Testament, Moab was the son of Lot. The Kingdom of Moab, in modern-day Jordan, was Biblically significant for often being in conflict with Israel.
  11. Adonai
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "my lords"
    • Description:

      Adonai is a title meaning "my lords" used in the Torah and in Jewish prayer to refer to God, whose name is forbidden to be spoken. Even the title Adonai is considered by some Orthodox Jews to be too holy to say outside of prayer, being replaced by HaShem, meaning "The Name". This makes Adonai a highly culturally loaded choice, which is never used as a name in the Jewish community. Nevertheless, several dozen boys and a handful of girls receive this name each year in the US.
  12. Midora
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "green or my gift"
    • Description:

      A highly unusual Dora name that may be a spin on the Japanese name Midori, meaning "green," or a combination of Mia "my" plus Dora "gift."
  13. Miabelle
    • Origin:

      English compound name
    • Meaning:

      "my beauty"
    • Description:

      An attractive combination of two popular names — Mia and Belle — that echoes names like Annabel and Mirabel. It debuted on the American charts in 2010.
  14. Nnamdi
    • Origin:

      Igbo
    • Meaning:

      "my father is alive"
    • Description:

      In the Igbo culture of Nigeria, the name Nnamdi is given to baby boys who are thought to be reincarnations of their grandfathers. The name is familiar via Nnamdi Asomugha, a former NFL player married to Kerry Washington.
  15. Neri
    • Origin:

      Hebrew or Greek
    • Meaning:

      "my candle; ocean spirit"
    • Description:

      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 combined with its simple, upbeat, modern feel, ala Peri and Rory.
  16. Zsoka
    • Origin:

      Hungarian
    • Meaning:

      "my god is oath"
    • Description:

      A sparky diminutive of Erszébet, the Hungarian form of Elizabeth.
  17. Molochai
    • Origin:

      Variation of Malachi, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "my messenger"
    • Description:

      A creative take on Malachi used in the 2000 horror movie Lost Souls.
  18. Avigail
    • Origin:

      Variation of Abigail
    • Meaning:

      "my father is joyful"
    • Description:

      Though Abigail has long been a very popular girls' name in the US, modern Hebrew form Avigail is rare here but among the Top 10 girls' names in Israel.
  19. Imri
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "to say, my statement"
    • Description:

      One of the most modern-sounding Old Testament names, Imri is short and sweet enough to travel easily around the world. It is the name of two minor biblical figures, and also used by modern Hebrew speakers.
  20. Albi
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "my heart"
    • Description:

      An adorable name with an adorable meaning.

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