Names That Mean God

The vowel ending energizes this relative of Abdul. 

Abdu

A joyful Yoruba name, blending the elements oluwa, ayo, and mi, meaning "God", "joy", and "my" respectively, Layomi is a quietly used unisex option.

Layomi

A name with a divine and powerful meaning, but a gentle, friendly sound, Ásdís was a Top 50 choice in the 2010s in Iceland. Singer Ásdís Viðarsdóttir, known mononymously as Ásdís is a notable bearer.

Ásdís

A unisex Yoruba name, combining the elements oluwa, ayo, and mi, giving it the meaning "God is my joy". Yet to enter the US stats, it may well do alongside options like Kiyomi, Sayomi, Ayomi, and Leimomi.

Leiomi made its debut in the US stats in 2025, when it was given to 5 girls, and featured alongside Leonie, Kyomi, Lorelei, Leia, and Naomi. As a contemporary creation, it could have a number of different sources.
 
You could consider it a variation of Layomi, a Yoruba name meaning "God is my joy", or it could be a contracted form of Leimomi, a Hawaiian choice with the lovely meaning "pearl child". Alternatively, there's the Latin Leiomyo meaning "smooth muscle" (used in a medical sense to refer to some types of tumours. 
 
There's even the possibility of it being a compound name, mixing Leia with Naomi, giving it the meaning of "my weariness and pleasantness".
 
Model, dancer, and activist Leoimy Maldonado is a notable bearer albeit her name is spelled differently.

Leiomi

An old-fashioned nickname that hasn't been heard in ages--Cute and unusual, but lacking the legs to stand on its own. Maybe save it for your kitten.

Tibbie

Also known as Shealtiel, Selathiel, and Salathiel, this is the name of one of seven Archangels in Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic traditions. Often described as the patron saint of prayer, he is said to help those who are distracted or insincere when praying.
 
From Shealtiel, the name means "I have asked God", though others interpret that name as meaning "prayer of God". While Selaphiel (the Archangel) doesn't appear in the Bible, he features in a 6th-century Christian text called The Conflict of Adam and Eve in which is is sent to rescue Adam and Eve from the serpent's deceptions. Some Christians also believe that Selaphiel is mentioned in the New Testament, in Revelations when an unnamed angel is seen to present prayers from earth to God. 
 
Similar to Selah, Samuel, Solomon, and Seth, along with the likes of Castiel, Azrael, and similar, Selpahiel is also associated with protecting children, the interpretation of dreams, and music in heaven. Yet to make the US charts, it would make for a bold choice.

Selaphiel

Popular in France in the mid-20th-century, Lysiane is a sweet but sharp compound name blending the French Lys and the classic Anne. 
 
The name has a double meaning because Lys is both a short form of Élisabeth and associated with the French word lis meaning "lily". Lysiane could therefore be interpreted as meaning "graceful lily" or "pledged to God's grace."
 
Other sources suggest it could be a short form of Lysianassa, a Greek name meaning "queen who liberates and releases", or perhaps even of Lysandra, meaning "liberator". Its use in France is more likely linked to it being a compound name. 
 
Notable bearers of the name include actresses Lysiane Meis and Lysiane Rey and journalist Lysiane Gagnon, while alternative forms include Lysianne and Lysiana.

Lysiane

Marichelle is a lyrical name found in the Philippines, where both its mother names — Maria and Michelle — are common choices themselves. The smush of Marichelle modernizes Maria and updates Michelle, which is firmly in mom name territory these days.

Marichelle

South African-raised actress Embeth Davidtz added this unique smooth name to the mix. Perfect if you can't decide between Emma and Elizabeth and more unusual than Annabeth.

Embeth

Notably borne by model, dancer, and activist, Leiomy Maldonado, Leiomy might be considered a Latin name, blending <em<leio and myo meaning "smooth muscle", a phrase used predominantly in reference to types of tumors. 
 
Alternatively, it might be a respelling of Layomi (Yoruba name meaning "God is my joy"), a contraction of Leimomi (Hawaiian name meaning "pearl child"), or a combination of Leia and Naomi ("my weariness and my pleasantness).

Leiomy

Combining elements of the popular Theodore and the old-fashioned Edmund, the name Theomund is a bold but grounded choice. Strong and solid in feel, it also offers the nicknames Ted, Teddy, Theo, or Mundy.
 
 There are several possible meanings of Theomund, depending on which etymological root you follow. In Old German, theod means "people" while "mund" means protection, giving the meanings "protector of the people" or "protector of the nation." It was this form of the name that was likely borne by the historical Suevic King of Galicia, Theodemund.
 
Alternatively, in Greek, theos means "God" and the "mund" suggests "both sides". There was a Byzantine official named Theodimundus whose name translates to "God of two worlds". 
 
You could even get the best of both worlds and combine elements of the two - giving the possibility of "God's protection" 
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Theomund

Cute and unusual as a nickname, but lacking the legs to stand on its own. 

Tibby

With on-trend sounds and a cool, slightly unisex feel, Ellian was used for the main character in the 2024 Netflix animated movie, Spellbound. In the movie, it might be a smooshed form of her parents' names (Ellsmere and Solan), but it could equally be a form of Éliane, a French name related to the Greek Aelius, which means "sun".
 
Alternatively, it might be a twist on two Hebrew names: the masculine name Elian, meaning "Yahweh is God", or Eliana, meaning "my God has answered". It could simply be a contracted compound name, however, inspired by the likes of Marian. Blending Ellie with Ann could give you the meaning "bright shining grace" or "god is gracious".
 
In a recent year, Ellian was given to 12 boys in the US, but has yet to rank for girls.

Ellian

The Icelandic variation on the popular Eleanor/Ellen/Elizabeth/Eliana nickname. 

Ellý

An alternative variation of the musical Amadeus — best associated with composer Mozart, perhaps — this variation appeared in the Top 1000 in Brazil for much of the 20th-century, peaking in the 1930s when it reached #152. Out of the charts since the 1980s, it would still be a familiar option.
 
Meaning "lover of God", the pronunciation may vary depending on location and dialect. In European Portuguese, it would typically be said as u-mu-DEW, while in Brazilian Portuguese, it would be a-ma-DEW; in Galician, you would hear a-ma-DHEW, while in Catalan, it would be uh-muh-DHEW.

Amadeu

An alternative to Thea and Dora, Tedda is a nickname for Theodora that manages to feel both cutesy and boyish at the same time. Landing somewhere between Freddie and Bambi or between Sasha and Honey, Tedda is rarely used as a given name. 

Tedda

Melodic in sound, spiritual in meaning, Lieli is a rare Hebrew name, used as a variation of Liel or a blending of Li and Eli, which get you the same meaning. It is also the name of a village in Lucerne, Switzerland, and a Latvian word meaning "big, great, largely".

Lieli

Despite its varied cultural ties, Zizi still sounds like a cancan dancer or a fluffy lapdog. 

Zizi

Deriving from the ancient Greek name, Theokleia, Thekla is a contracted form that appears in the New Testament. According to the Acts of Paul, Thekla (or Thecla) is a 1st century saint and the first virgin martyr who angers her mother and her suitor by vowing to remain chaste after hearing Paul speak.
 
The name has an unusual and distinctive sound that will likely divide crowds, but it would make a memorable choice. International variants include: Tekla, used in a number of European countries, Fyokla, used in Russian, Thècle used in French, and Tegla in Welsh.
 
Notable namesakes include Norwegian botanist Thekla Rsevoll, architect (and 2nd woman in Germany to ever get a degree in the field) Thekla Schild, and author, suffragette, and artist, Thekla M. Bernays.
 
This name ranked in the US Top 1000 back in the late 19th century, but has featured sporadically in the stats ever since -- its last appearance being in 2021, when it was given to 6 girls. The similar Tekla fairs better, given to around 5 girls each year.

Thekla

Names that mean God are plentiful, as God and all things related to a supreme power are at the root of the creation of many names.

Isabella, a variation of Elizabeth, is the top girl name meaning God. Along with Isabella, 

girl names in the US Top 1000 meaning God

 include Elizabeth, Danielle, Gabrielle, Samantha, Michaela, and Jane.



Elizabeth and Jane have dozens of popular variations that also mean God, including Elsie, Eliza, Elise, Janet, Jean, and Joan.



Elijah is the most popular boy name that means God. Along with Elijah, other 

 include Daniel, Matthew, Jack, Jeremy, Nathaniel, Caleb, Samuel, Oscar, and Shane.



John and Michael, two of the most widely-used male names of the last several centuries in the Western World, have God in their meanings.



Here is our full roster of names that mean God, ordered by current popularity on Nameberry.

Baby names for girls and boys that mean god or names that have meanings related to God, with meanings, origins, and popularity. (Page 38)

873+ Names That Mean God