Names That Mean Death

Hel, sometimes called Hela, is the Norse goddess of death and the underworld.

A beautiful girl name with a melodic sound, Malalai is best known for Malalai of Maiwand, a woman who is considered a national folk hero in Afghanistan. She was a 19th-century freedom fighter, credited for the Afghan victory in the 1880 Battle of Maiwand. The well-known Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai was named after her, with Malala being a more modern variant of Malalai. Another significant namesake is Afghan activist Malalai Joya.

In Greek mythology, Tartarus rules over the depths of the underworld. Probably not the best role model for a little boy.

Ukrainian goddess known to be a temptress spirit. The Mavka is a long-haired figure said to lure men to their deaths

Kalliroi is a modern Greek form of the Classical name Callirrhoe, who in mythology was an ocean nymph who accompanied Persephone to the underworld. If you're looking for unusual names with ocean meanings, this should be on your list.

This gender-neutral royal name of Tahiti was inspired by the death of a child from a night cough, not the most positive reference especially in the age of Covid.

A rare spelling variation of the Norse mythological name Valhalla — the great hall which housed slain heroes who were to fight the battles of Ragnarök.

Lachesis is one of the three Fates of Greek Mythology. She and her sisters determined life from birth to death—Lachesis controlled the length of one's life. We think her Roman name, Decima, is more baby name worthy.

Anput is the ancient Egyptian goddess of the dead; the female counterpart to the god Anubis.

Traditional West African name used for daughters born after the death of a parent.

Angelos, also called Angelia, is a daughter of Zeus and Hera who angered her mother and went into hiding. She is sometimes identified with the underworld.