100+ Mystical Names

In the ancient Hindu religion, Indra is the warrior god of sky and rain. The vowel ending could make it sound feminine to the English speaker, though Ezra and Luca work just fine, so why not Indra?

In Buddhism, Dharma embodies the basic principles of cosmic existence--making it a fitting name for the hippyish character on the sitcom Dharma and Greg, whose middle name was Freedom.

With Bodhi one of the fastest-rising names, could other concepts from Eastern religions catch on as names too? Moksha can refer to various types of freedom and release, such as from ignorance and from the cycle of death and rebirth, and was given to 19 girls in the US in 2024.

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

A rare and mystical choice, Aithusa may appeal to those looking for alternatives to contemporary favorite, Athena. A name from Greek mythology, Aithusa is the daughter of Poseidon and Alcyone, and a lover of Apollo.

Whether you think of the chocolates or the naked long-haired lady on the horse, Godiva is a name with baggage no child should have to carry.

One Greek mythological name -- she was the goddess of order -- not yet embraced by American parents.

Shades of Thurston Howell, the effete millionaire castaway on Gilligan's Island.

This Hindu goddess name is very popular in India. The goddess of love, fertility and devotion, representing female force, Parvati is the wife of Shiva and the mother of Ganesh. There is a Harry Potter character named Parvati Patil, a twin sister of Padma..

Dawud is a widely-used Arabic name, a version of David that is among the British Top 1000 names for boys.

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.

Name of one of the three main Hindu gods.

With the fashions for tree names, place names, and nickname names, Derry is a three-way winner.

Hasan is a significant Muslim historical figure — he was the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and the son of Ali and Fatimah. Shia Muslims consider Hasan a martyr — he died after being poisoned by his wife. It is a popular choice in Turkey, Azerbaijan, and the UK.

This simple but alluring name — some might associate it with the Kama Sutra — was chosen by heavy metal rocker Sammy Hagar for his daughter.

Shiva is one of the principle deities of Hinduism. Shiva is the powerful god of both destruction and resurrection but is also associated as the patron god of yoga, meditation and arts. Shiva's wife is Parvati, the mother goddess of creation.

Puja (and variant spelling, Pooja) is a common name for girls in Hindu culture. In Hinduism, puja is a worship ritual of offering to a deity.

The original Greek form of Circe, also used in various other languages. Less soft than the English Circe, Kirke nonetheless has a distinct sound with modern appeal. In Greek mythology, she is a sorceress with a significant role in Homer's Odyssey.

Infinity is a name that could have a long, bright future ahead of it, with its bold meaning and fashionable sound. It's an awful lot of name to pull off, but if Destiny can do it...

Hariti is a Buddhist goddess of the protection of children, smooth delivery, and positive parenting. In Japanese Buddhism, she is known as Kishimojin and has a dual personality as the demon of misery who terrorizes poorly-behaved children and their irresponsible parents.