873+ Names That Mean God
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Chibuike
Igbo
"God is strength"
Many African names can be used for both sexes, as is the case with Chibuike. There are no stats on usage in Nigeria, Chibuike's country of origin, but in the US it is used more often for boys.
Jaśmina
Polish variation of Jasmine
"jasmine"
The Polish form of the floral Jasmine, ultimately from the Persian yāsamīn . A fast rising name in Poland in the early 2020s, 2024 saw it rank in the Top 50 for the first time.
Yasemin
Turkish variation of Jasmine
"gift from God"
Form of Jasmine commonly used in Turkey.
Arie
Variation of Ariel and Ari
"lion of God"
This spelling variation of trending unisex Ari — both diminutives of Hebrew Ariel — means "lion of God".
Geremia
Italian variation of Jeremiah, Hebrew
"appointed by God"
Italian form of Jeremiah, commonly used among Medieval Italian Jews.
Jahzara
American variation of Zara, Hebrew and Arabic
"blooming flower; God remembers"
Essi
Finnish diminutive of Esteri, Elisabet
"star; pledged to God"
A Finnish nickname for names such as Esteri, Elisabet, or any name starting with Es-.
Siobhan
Irish Gaelic
"god is gracious"
Siobhan is the Irish variation of Joan, which is derived from the ancient Anglo-Norman name Jehanne. In this way Siobhan is indirectly related to the name Sinead—the Irish form of Jeannette, which…
Gurnaaz
Punjabi
"God's Pride, Proud of God"
A girl name common amongst Punjabi and Sikh families in India and one of the fastest rising names in the UK in 2023. Actor, creator, and beauty educator, itsgurnaz is a notbale bearer.
Orel
Hebrew
"light of God"
Unisex name in Israel, ideal for a Hanukkah baby.
Lilien
Hungarian variation of Lillian
"lily, pledged to God"
Elizabeta
Slovene and Croatian variation of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
Form of Elizabeth commonly seen in Slovenia and Croatia.
Yohana
Hebrew; Amharic
"God is gracious"
This cross-cultural variation of Johanna is used in several areas throughout the world.
Elżbieta
Polish variation of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
Lilibeth
English combination of Lily + Beth or diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
Queen Elizabeth's childhood nickname was Lilibet, the name of Prince Harry and Meghan's newborn daughter, and Lilibeth has the same kind of lilting charm. While many combo names are less attractive…
Lielle
English, German, Hebrew
"my god"
Bright and light with a pleasing simplicity, Lielle is a distinctly feminine form of the unisex Hebrew name Liel. Comprised of the elements li ("for me") and el ("God"), it is interpreted as meaning…
Mateja
Feminine variation of Matej, Slovak, Slovene, and Croatian
"gift of God"
Slovak cognate of Mattea.
Rafaella
Italian variation of Raphaela, Hebrew
"God has healed"
Oh, the many spellings of Rafaella. Those with Fs and double-Ls denote Italian origins, while an F and a single L is Spanish and Portuguese. The original Hebrew form is Raphaela. Rafaela is the most…
Liel
Hebrew
"my God"
A common girl name in Israel that could travel well to the US.
Jazara
American variation of Zara, Hebrew and Arabic
"blooming flower; God remembers"
Jazara and Jahzara are fast-rising names following in the wake of Zara. Some sources say it's an authentic Amharic name, but Jazara is a modern American invention, combining the popular Ja- prefix…