873+ Names That Mean God

  1. Samu
    • Origin:

      Finnish, Spanish, and Hungarian diminutive of Samuel, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "told by God"
    • Description:

      A multicultural nickname for Samuel. The Spanish and Finnish variation is pronounced SAH-moo, while the Hungarian version is SHAW-moo.
  2. Kenechi
    • Origin:

      Igbo
    • Meaning:

      "thanks be to God"
    • Description:

      A cool Igbo name with a wonderful meaning.
  3. Hence
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Hans or Heinrich, German
    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious; estate ruler"
    • Description:

      Not an adverb baby name, but an international nickname for Hans and Heinrich.
  4. Tobiasz
    • Origin:

      Polish variation of Tobias, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God is good"
  5. Gabor
    • Origin:

      Hungarian
    • Meaning:

      "god is my strength"
    • Description:

      Probably most familiar to English-speakers as Zsa Zsa Gabor's last name, the rise of other Eastern European boys' names like Casimir, Milo and Laszlo make Gabor an increasingly wearable option.
  6. Tiia
    • Origin:

      Finnish variation of Dorothea, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"
    • Description:

      The Finnish cognate of Thea, from Dorothea.
  7. Yannic
    • Origin:

      French, Breton
    • Meaning:

      "god is gracious"
    • Description:

      Form of Yannick
  8. Daan
    • Origin:

      Scandinavian & Dutch variation of Daniel
    • Meaning:

      "God is my judge"
    • Description:

      Dan with a little something extra.
  9. Maryjo
    • Origin:

      English, combination of Mary and Jo
    • Meaning:

      "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + god"
    • Description:

      Cute combination name which is now past its peak. It may be written as one word, two words (Mary Jo), or hyphenated (Mary-Jo).
  10. Sacred
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "connected with God and so deserving veneration"
    • Description:

      One of a number of religious word names that have started to see some use since 2000.
  11. Adrielly
    • Origin:

      Feminization of Adriel, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God is my master"
    • Description:

      Portuguese influencer Adrielly Lima brought her previously one-of-a-kind name into the spotlight. It debuted in 2021 when 17 sets of parents named their daughters Adrielly.
  12. Samala
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "requested of God"
    • Description:

      Though pleasant enough, Samala is sure to require lots of explanation.
  13. Lye
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Elijah, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "Yahweh is God"
    • Description:

      Once upon a time, Lye was used as a nickname for Elijah. These days it feels too deceitful — try Eli as a nickname, or if you prefer something truly vintage, Lige.
  14. Gudmundur
    • Origin:

      Icelandic from Norse
    • Meaning:

      "protection of God"
    • Description:

      A top Icelandic name in the form Guðmundur. Gummi and Gvender are common nicknames.
  15. Seánie
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "god is gracious"
    • Description:

      Irish form of Johnny
  16. Saturnin
    • Origin:

      French from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "relating to the god Saturn"
    • Description:

      A rare French name from the Roman cognomen (nickname or family name) Saturninus, derived from the god Saturn. It was born by a 3rd century saint of Toulouse. The English word saturnine means "gloomy, brooding".
  17. Himesh
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "snow king, snow god"
  18. Amedeus
    • Origin:

      Variant spelling of Amadeus
    • Meaning:

      "love of God"
    • Description:

      see AMADEUS
  19. Ivica
    • Origin:

      Slavic diminutive of Ivan
    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"
    • Description:

      This diminutive of Ivan is typically used for boys in South Slavic countries.
  20. Gaddiel
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "god is my fortune"
    • Description:

      The Biblical Gaddiel was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River. An intriguing alternative to Gideon or Gabriel.