120 Names That Mean Lucky - Page 6

A pretty blue wildflower traditionally considered a universal healer and lucky charm – the name is because the sight was thought to speed travelers safely on their way.

What parent wouldn't love this meaning?

Iridiana is related to the Greek name Iris, who in Greek mythology was the personification of the Rainbow. Iridiana is a frillier version of the name, likely to appeal to people who prefer Isabella to Isobel and Delphinia to Delphi.

Brimming over with a sense of good fortune. Could make a little girl feel very lucky.

Fortune is a middle name choice designed to generate good luck and prosperity.

A beautiful name of Arabic origin, with a musical sound and an uplifting meaning. Maymuna comes from the root, yamana meaning "to be lucky", which links it to the popular Arabic name Ayman (or Aiman). In Islamic tradition, Maymuna bint al-Harith was the last wife of the Prophet Muhammad.

Dynamic and creative; common in Africa, challenging here. Pronunciation isn't as difficult as you'd guess, but everyone will have to ask. Many favor n-GO-zee, but a native speaker tells us that it is closer to n-GAW-zee, and we've found at least one n-GAH-zee, too.

An obscure Cornish saint's name that can also be considered a place name — Madron is a Cornish village named for the saint.

Ostadar is one of the few names relating to rainbows that is definitively masculine in its original language. Beyond its lovely meaning, Ostadar has a fabulous ring to it and is ripe for greater use outside of the Basque region of Spain.

Ayan is an African name heard for both sexes.

A pretty blue wildflower traditionally considered a universal healer and lucky charm – the name is because the sight was thought to speed travelers safely on their way. An interesting addition to the group of handsome boy names ending in -well, like Maxwell and Bramwell.

A name borne by nine popes and several saints, which carries strong Catholic connotations. British politician Jacob Rees-Mogg named his sixth child Sixtus Dominic Boniface Christopher in 2017.

Upbeat choice.

The name of the elephant-headed Hindu god of wisdom is rarely heard outside India.

The futuristic consonant x sets this apart -- for better and worse -- from all the other Felices, Felicias, and Felicitys.

Sadiyah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'fortunate' or 'lucky.' It's a variant spelling of Saadia or Sadiya, derived from the Arabic root 'sa'd' relating to happiness, good fortune, and prosperity. The name has historical significance in Islamic culture and has been borne by notable women throughout history. The spelling with the final 'h' emphasizes its traditional Arabic pronunciation and gives it an elegant quality. Sadiyah remains moderately popular in Muslim communities worldwide and has gained some recognition in Western countries with diverse populations. The name carries positive connotations of joy and blessedness, making it an appealing choice for parents wanting a name with both cultural significance and an optimistic meaning.

This feminine version of the Welsh name Carwyn could be a good choice for parents looking for something fresher than Bronwen.

A contemporary sounding word name with an ancient history, widely used in the Roman Empire, and based on the mythic goddess of good luck and fertility.

In Roman mythology. Felicitas was the deity of good luck.

Often heard in India, this is the name of the Hindu goddess of abundance, beauty, and prosperity, the embodiment of grace and charm --lucky omens indeed. The goddess Lakshmi is worshiped daily in Hindu homes, and has festivals held in her honor.