873+ Names That Mean God
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Yahav
Hebrew
"wish, God will help me"
Mahé
French/Breton form of Matthew
"gift of God"
This gallicized spelling of Mazhe, itself a Breton version of Matthew, is currently popular for baby boys in France, where it ranks in the Top 100. But this is one European name that probably will…
Esben
Danish, Scandinavian
"god bear"
Strong and unusual Nordic name that would make a cool addition to the N-ending boy name trend.
Johani
Nyakyusa
"god is gracious"
Nyakyusa form of John.
Janez
Slovene variation of Johannes
"God is gracious"
Popular short form Anže has eclipsed Janez in Slovene popularity.
Lizzie
Diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
Lizzie was commonly used as an independent name in the last half of the nineteenth century. Today Lizzie is still one of the most stylish short forms of Elizabeth, but few U.S. parents put it on the…
Azaire
Variation of Azariah, Hebrew
"helped by God"
Azaire was the highest breakout name for boys of 2021 thanks to a fashionable sound and pop culture connection. Azaire is the title of a hip hop album released by M. Pire the Sire, who named it after…
Parvinder
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
"god of gods"
A handsome Indian name with an unclear meaning, although "god of gods" is the one most often cited.
Tovia
Hebrew
"god is good"
Hebrew form of Tobiah
Elzie
Spelling variation of Elsie or diminutive of Eliezer, Hebrew
"God helps"
Elzie was given to 16 baby girls in the US last year, almost certainly as a spelling variation of the increasingly popular sweet nickname Elsie, a diminutive of Elizabeth.
Izya
Russian diminutive of Isabel or Isidora
"pledged to God; gift of Isis"
A unisex Russian short form, used for Isidor, Isaac, Isidora, and Isabel, this has yet to catch on internationally in the same way Tanya, Sonya, or Sasha have.
Mikel
Basque and Scandinavian variation of Michael
"who is like God"
A Basque and Scandinavian form of Michael, pronounced MEE-kel. In the US, it is sometimes chosen as a modern alternative spelling of Michael.
Avia
Latin, Hebrew
"bird; God is my father"
Avia is one of those multi-cultural, vowel-heavy girls' names so popular today, along with such choices as Ayla and Aya.
Elzie
Diminutive of Eliezer, Hebrew
"God helps"
The male nickname Elzie originated as a short form of Eliezer. Neither are coming back into fashion anytime soon.
Magi
Cherokee
"who is like God"
Magi, as in the Three Wise Men who visited the baby Jesus, is a new word name appropriate for Christmas babies. It might also be a way to spell Maggie, but you can see the problems that's going to…
Samuele
Italian variation of Samuel, Hebrew
"told by God"
This classic Italian Samuel variation is just as compelling as the original, especially if you have Italian heritage.
Mehetabel
Hebrew
"God makes happy"
A name mentioned in the Old Testament as the wife of a king of Edom. A curious blend of clunky biblical style, and a "bel" ending that mirrors the feminine sound of names like Isabel and Annabel.…
Betka
Diminutive of Alzbeta, Czech
"pledged to God"
Bětka is a Czech nickname for Alžběta, the Czech and Slovak variation of Elizabeth.
Elimelech
Hebrew
"my god is king"
The name of the late husband of Naomi in the Bible.
Arie
Variation of Ari
"lion of God"
This spelling variation of trending unisex Ari — both diminutives of Hebrew Ariel — means "lion of God".