Names That Mean God

A name with a number of possible meanings, Lashana could be a feminine form of John, a variation of Shannon, or a spin on the Hebrew names Shayna, Channah, and Shoshanna, all combined with the prefix La-. It is borne by actress Lashana Lynch.

Lashana

A jaunty and charming name of Dutch origin, Janneke is a feminine form of Jan, itself a variant of John. It's a fairly familiar name in The Netherland and was in the Top 300 in the 2000s. 


Janneke

This Romanian variation of Gabriella is also seen in its masculine form, Gavril. 

Gavrila

If the once rare and weighty Hezekiah is now too popular for your tastes, you could consider this alternative form of Biblical name. Appearing in the Old Testament as a powerful king of Judah, the name is ultimately derived from the Hebrew Hizqyahu meaning "Yahweh strengthens" or "God gives me strength". Pronounced as kheetz-kee-yah or hi-zkee-ya, it is notably, though quietly, used in Israel.

Hizkiah

Lovely Irish name which has inspired many Anglicized variations, but using the original form preserves the integrity of one of the most beautiful Gaelic girls' names. 

Siobhán

The Dorathea spelling moves this name away from the classic Dorothea and toward a smoosh name -- a name created by combining two separate names, in this case Dora and Thea. If you're honoring a Dora or plan to use this shortened version every day, this spelling might make sense. But as with many variant spellings of classic names, this version will condemn you to a lifetime of correcting other people's spelling, and other people assuming you or your child don't know how to spell their own name.

Dorathea

Jensine

Also appearing as Chivonne and Chevonne, this name is likely a variation of the Irish Siobhan with a spelling inspired by Yvonne and the popular Ch- beginning of Charlie and Charlotte. Carra Patterson and Ruffin Prentiss III used Chyvonne for their daughter's middle name in 2025. 

Chyvonne

Jeanette is a fancification of Jeanne, Jeanetta makes it even fancier.

Jeanetta

Dorritt

This common name for both boys and girls in Scandinavia would definitely work better as a feminine name in the U.S.

Janne

Elixyvett is part Elizabeth, part Alexis, part Yvette — and a total mess.  Few people go to such lengths to make a name different. Aren't you glad? 

Elixyvett

Sawyl

A distinctive variation of a (masculine) Biblical name, Zurisadai is predominantly used as a feminine name in Mexico, the US, and Peru. Derived from the Hebrew elements tsur meaniing "rock" and Shaddai, a name for God, the original form appears in the Old Testament, borne by the father of Shelumiel (prince of the Tribe of Simeon). 
 
Also used in Venezuela, the US, Panana, Peru, Chile and Honduras as a unisex option, it is said as soo-ree-sa-DHIE in Latin American Spanish and zoo-ree-za-DIE in Brazilian Portuguese.

Zurisadai

A unisex Dutch nickname with a cute and lively sound. On a girl, Jantje is typically short for Johanna.


Jantje

Although Thaddeus has long been used in this country, Thaddea is almost unknown and, with its air of mystery, could make a distinctive choice. 

Thaddea might be a unique substitute for the increasingly popular Theodora or Thea.

Thaddea

The "Little Dorrit" title character of Charles Dickens' novel was actually named Amy; Dorrit was her last name. The Dorit spelling is a short form of Dorothea in Danish and Dorrit has been used as a first name, but its origins are as a surname derived from Dorothea or Durward.

Dorrit

Teuvo

Short and spirited, Zani is a multicultural choice that is currently only occasionally used. It has its origins in Hebrew, both as a name in its own right, meaning "gift from God", and as a variant of of John via the Venetian form, Zuan. Alternatively, it might come from the Arabic name Zaniah, meaning "corner" or from the Albanian word zâni meaning "voice".

Zani

Debeshi is a variation of the Indian name Devesh, ultimately derived from Sanskrit and used as an epithet of Krishna and Shiva. The name was chosen by The Great British Bake Off star, Rahul Mandal and his wife Shreya, for their daughter born in 2024. Deveshi is an alternative spelling.

Debeshi

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 46)

873+ Names That Mean God