Names That Mean My
- Abihu
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"he is my father"Description:
The name of a son of Aaron in the Old Testament. Avihu is a variant form.
- Liav
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"my father"Description:
This Hebrew name honors Dad in a subtle way and could be used as an alternative to Levi.
- Efemena
Origin:
UrhoboMeaning:
"here is my wealth"Description:
A unisex name in Nigeria, but one that will read as feminine in the US.
- Taneli
Origin:
Finnish from HebrewMeaning:
"God is my judge"Description:
Finnish form of Daniel
- Helsa
Origin:
DanishMeaning:
"god is my oath"Description:
This Danish diminutive of Elizabeth could be a sweet, less-Frozen alternative to Elsa.
- Neri
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"my candle"Description:
Gender-neutral choice ideal for a child born during Hanukkah.
- Avni
Origin:
Diminutive of Avniel, Hebrew; AlbanianMeaning:
"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."
- Eviatar
Origin:
Variation of Abiathar, HebrewMeaning:
"my father is great"
- Avniel
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God is my strength"
- Moab
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"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.
- Adonai
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"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.
- Midora
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"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."
- Miabelle
Origin:
English compound nameMeaning:
"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.
- Nnamdi
Origin:
IgboMeaning:
"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.
- Neri
Origin:
Hebrew or GreekMeaning:
"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.
- Zsoka
Origin:
HungarianMeaning:
"my god is oath"Description:
A sparky diminutive of Erszébet, the Hungarian form of Elizabeth.
- Molochai
Origin:
Variation of Malachi, HebrewMeaning:
"my messenger"Description:
A creative take on Malachi used in the 2000 horror movie Lost Souls.
- Avigail
Origin:
Variation of AbigailMeaning:
"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.
- Imri
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"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.
- Albi
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"my heart"Description:
An adorable name with an adorable meaning.
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