873+ Names That Mean God
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Jannis
Frisian, Dutch variation of Johannes
"God is gracious"
In Germany, Jannis outranks its parent name, Johannes. Virtually no American babies were given the name in the last year on record.
Dionysius
Greek mythology name
"god of Nysa"
Dionysius derives from Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, revelry and fertility. This Romanized spelling has been used for poets, soldiers, and saints throughout the centuries, but is hardly ever seen…
Tiah
Diminutive of Azariah, Hebrew
"helped by God"
In the 18th century, Tiah was seen as a nickname for the biblical name Azariah. Nowadays it's used a variation of the feminine names Thea and Tia.
Helsa
Danish
"god is my oath"
This Danish diminutive of Elizabeth could be a sweet, less-Frozen alternative to Elsa.
Mika
Finnish short form of Mikael
"who is like God"
This short form of Mikael, a variation of Michael, may originate in Finland but it's most popular in Germany and The Netherlands. Mika can make a cute and original way to honor a Michael in the…
Seana
Irish Gaelic
"god is gracious"
More streamlined – and more authentic – than Shawna.
Ananias
Hebrew
"God has given"
Ananias is a New Testament name of three different figures. The two good ones were a high priest and a disciple of Paul. The not good Ananias was the husband of Sapphira who conspired to deceive the…
Ilyas
Arabic
"Yahweh is God"
Common Arabic version of Elijah. The Ilyes spelling is a Top 100 name in France.
Harel
Hebrew
"mountain of God"
Avni
Diminutive of Avniel, Hebrew; Albanian
"God is my strength; helper"
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,…
Denishe
English variation of Denise, French from Greek
"god of Nysa"
Ilyan
Variation of Elijah, Hebrew
"Yahweh is God"
A popular name in France that we count among the unique I names for boys in the US.
Mikaere
Maori, Hebrew
"who is like god"
The Māori form of Michael has a strong, striking sound and Kye would make for a cool short form.
Eskil
Swedish and Norwegian
"helmet of god"
Swedish and Norwegian form of the Old Norse name Asketill.
Mariano
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese
"relating to the god Mars"
A handsome and romantic-sounding European option.
Arielle
Hebrew
"lion of God"
This spelling is almost exclusively feminine, but is occasionally given to boys as a variation on Ariel — to 6 baby boys in 2020, for instance.
Zabelle
Spelling variation of Zabel, form of Isabel which is a form of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
Zabelle and Zabel are fresh (to us) and ancient forms of Isabel, making zippy variations for modern lovers of that ancient name who feel the original is overexposed.
Ahmose
Egyptian
"born of god Iah"
An Ancient Egyptian pharaoh's name which has its roots in the god name Iah.
Mathéo
French form of Mateo, from Hebrew
"gift of God"
A stylish member of the Matthew family that's currently popular in Belgium — more so than traditional Mathieu.
Avniel
Hebrew
"God is my strength"