Names That Mean God

Seanán is modern though less popular variation of Senán, an Irish name, notably borne by a 6th century monk and saint. Meaning "little old one", it has an air of wisdom and ruggedness about it. Seanán may also be considered a diminutive of Sean, the Irish variant of John.





Seanán

Matías

A flowing name of Yoruba origin, Oluwatomi has a powerful, spiritual meaning.

Oluwatomi

This concise but playful diminutive name comes from Yiannis, Giannis, Johan, Janko, Joan and similar, which are all international variations of classic John. Alternatively, it might derive from the Hebrew Yanai. In the US, it is a gender-neutral name, currently on the rise.
 
BBC Ghosts actor Yani Xander is one notable bearer.

Yani

Hansjorg is German combination name. Hans is related to John, meaning "god is gracious", and Jörg is related to George, meaning "farmer, earthworker".

Hansjorg

A handsome, Polynesian variation of Biblical Josiah, with a distinctive and unexpected sound. Rugby player Sosaia Feki is a notable bearer. 

Sosaia

With its upbeat Slavic/Scandinavian air, it has the most potential of all the Jan names. 

Janica

Derived from the Ellu, a Estonian and Finnish short form of Ellen, Elina, and Elisa, Elluin is used as a surname and occasionally as a given name, most notably perhaps by 18th century engraver François-Rolland Elluin, and by Sarah A. Parker, for a character in her fantasy novel series, Moonfall .

Elluin

A short form of Elisabeth, similar in sound to the 60s favorite Lisa. 

Liese

Also used as a feminine name, Alician is a rare masculine form of Alice, with similar sounds to Caspian, Alistair, and Cassian. It could simply mean "noble" from the Germanic element adal however, it could also be viewed as a compound name, blending Ian with the classic girl name, to generate the meaning "God is noble and gracious". 
 
It could make an interesting choice for someone wanting to honor an Alice.

Alician

One of many diminutive forms of the classic Elizabeth, Telse has its origins in German where it might have been given as a nickname to an Else (think like Polly for Mary via Molly, or Nancy for an Ann), or emerged as a contraction of Sünt Else (Saint Else).

Telse

It feels like a slenderized modern version, but Jennet actually has deep roots. Could this plucky name rescue Janet and Jenny from their datedness?

Jennet

A rare feminisation of Mahé, a French form of Matthew originating from the Breton language. The most well-known bearer of this name is the Québécoise actress Mahée Paiement.

Mahée

A cute and lively Estonian girl name, Kerli is a combination of Kertu — the Estonian form of Gertrude — and either Eliisabet or Liidia — the Estonian forms of Elizabeth and Lydia. A notable bearer of this name is singer Kerli Kõiv, who goes mononymously by Kerli.

Kerli

Also spelled Manish, this Hindu boy's name is popular across the Indian subcontinent. The name is made of the elements mann meaning "man" and ish meaning "God, master".

Maneesh

This rare Finnish form of Gabriel adds a cool, unique flair to the Biblical classic. Kaapriel is uncommon even in Finland, where it likely originated as a combination of Gabriel with its regional Finnish variants, Kaapo or Kaapro.

Kaapriel

Just as Theodore is a popular classic in many English-speaking countries, this form is in the Top 20 boy names in Lithuania.

Teodoras

Popular in the Netherlands, Lieve is a considered both a short form of the grand Godelieve and an affectionate word name meaning "dear, sweet, love". Pronounced with two syllables, it might appeal to those who also like Liv or Livia. 

Lieve

Though this name is beginning to be added for girls, it's not usually in the classic Biblical form.  Most parents would use Jaden or other more "creative" spellings such as Jaidyn.

Jadon

MacKay is the Anglicized form of Mac Aodha, meaning "son of Aodh" in Gaelic. Aodh is the origin of names such as Aidan and Hugh, making McKay a subtle way to honor people with those names. It could also work as an alternative for of Mackayla, derived from Michael, or to honor a Kay. 

Mackay

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 47)

873+ Names That Mean God