Names That Mean Lord

  1. Žana
    • Origin:

      Slovene and Croatian variation of Gianna, Italian
    • Meaning:

      "the Lord is gracious"
    • Description:

      Currently fashionable in Slovenia.
  2. Hrishikesh
    • Origin:

      Hindu
    • Meaning:

      "lord of the senses"
    • Description:

      Hrisihikesh (the first H is silent) is another name for Lord Vishnu. Musician Hrishikesh Hirway is the creator of the popular podcast Song Exploder. The internationally-friendly short form is Hrishi, pronounced like Rishi.
  3. Dinesh
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "day lord"
    • Description:

      Dinesh is a popular Indian name -- it stands for the sun in Hindu texts -- made familiar in the US by the HBO show Silicon Valley via the character played by Kumail Nanjiani. With the emphasis on the second syllable, Dinesh is a name that translates easily.
  4. Savya
    • Origin:

      Indian, Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "Lord Vishnu"
    • Description:

      An epithet of Lord Vishnu in Hindu legend.
  5. Oluwadamilola
    • Origin:

      Yoruba
    • Meaning:

      "the Lord has made me wealthy"
    • Description:

      This name, rich with meaning, is one of the more widely-used names in the Nigerian diaspora.
  6. Natalja
    • Origin:

      Estonian variation of Natalia, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "birthday of the Lord"
    • Description:

      The most common form of Natalia in Estonia, where there is a strong Russian influence on baby names.
  7. Miraya
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "devotee of Lord Krishna"
    • Description:

      Striking Sanskrit name that could easily cross cultures.
  8. Rakesh
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "lord of the full moon"
    • Description:

      A dashing name used mainly in India with one of the best meanings around.
  9. Noadiah
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "meeting with the Lord"
    • Description:

      Noadiah has biblical namesakes both male and female. The female Noadiah is a prophetess in the Book of Nehemiah, while the male Noadiah is mentioned in the Book of Ezra. Noa is a sweet and logical short form.
  10. Jedidia
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "beloved of the Lord"
    • Description:

      A modern spelling of Jedidiah.
  11. Pethuel
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "persuasion of the Lord"
    • Description:

      In the Old Testament, this was the name of the father of the prophet Joel.
  12. Gryffyd
    • Origin:

      Variation of Gruffydd, Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "strong lord"
    • Description:

      Variation of Gruffydd, the name that led to Griffith.
  13. Maredudd
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "great lord or sea lord"
    • Description:

      Original Welsh form of Meredith, and always a masculine name in Wales.
  14. Gruffudd
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "strong lord"
    • Description:

      The original Welsh spelling of Griffith, and a common name among medieval Welsh royalty. Gruffudd (or Gruffydd) ap Llywelyn was an 11th-century Welsh ruler who fought the English.
  15. Jedidiyah
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "beloved of the Lord"
    • Description:

      An alternative spelling of biblical Jedidiah.
  16. Basajaun
    • Origin:

      Basque
    • Meaning:

      "lord of the woods"
    • Description:

      This name is connected to the Basque myth of the Basajaunak. These giant hairy woodsmen and women purportedly taught humans about agriculture, animal husbandry and ironworking and were also responsible for erecting large megaliths across the region.
  17. Yotam
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "the Lord is perfect"
    • Description:

      A variation of Jotham, an Old Testament name.
  18. Giannetta
    • Origin:

      Variation of Gianna, Italian
    • Meaning:

      "the Lord is gracious"
    • Description:

      Elaborate, ultra-feminine variation of Gianna.
  19. Natasza
    • Origin:

      Polish variation of Natasha, Russian
    • Meaning:

      "birthday of the Lord"