Dog Names That Mean Miracle

  1. Masuyo
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "increase + generation; increase + gift"
    • Description:

      Masuyo has always been a rarity in Japan, but it was more common in the 19th century than at any other time.
  2. Shaya
    • Origin:

      Variation of Shay, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "gift"
    • Description:

      Despite sounding feminine to English speakers, Shaya is a unisex name more common among baby boys — the male version also has roots in Arabic.
  3. Dorka
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Dorottya, Hungarian
    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"
    • Description:

      Too much teasing potential for an English speaker.
  4. Makana
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "gift"
    • Description:

      A nice meaning -- congruent with the recent vogue for names like Blessing -- helps offset this Hawaiian name's proximity to overused Makayla and McKenzie.
  5. Ata
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "gift"
    • Description:

      Typically a masculine name in Turkey and Arabic countries.