Names That Mean Miracle, Heavenly, or Divine

The Estonian writer Mats Tõnisson created Milvi as a nickname for Miranda. It's also connected to the Estonian word miilama, meaning "glow" or "burn slowly".

Milvi

The grandiose name of a French revolutionary – in full: Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau. Mirabeau likely derives from Latin mirabilis, making it a masculine cousin of Mirabelle.

Mirabeau

Mirabei

If you don't want your daughter to be a Diva, try this Hindu moon goddess name that was chosen by actress Monica Bellucci for hers. 

Deva

Name of the "god tree," a tall cedar native to India that also grows in California and England. Not a prime baby name candidate. 

Deodar

Dalili

This is one of several Hebrew names with the beginning syllable Chaz. 

Chazon

This is a lovely Persian name for a rare, special girl.

Nayab

One of the more unusual <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/325/mythological-baby-names-for-girls">mythology names for girls</a>, Neith is the name of the Egyptian goddess of home and femininity.

Neith

Célimène is a literary name invented by the 17th century French playwright Molière for a character in his 1666 play Le Misanthrope. It may be derived from Latin and Greek elements meaning "heavenly" and "moon" or "strength". Notable real-life bearers include French singer Célimène Gaudieux and pianist Célimène Daudet.

Celimene

Though the accent falls on the second syllable, people will mistake this name of the first month of the Jewish calendar or for the Japanese car. 

Nissan

Okîsikow

A pleasantly unfamiliar addition to the ella family of names. 

Orella

This name seems to foresee a future CFO. Not a bad thing. Osgood Perkins is the name of both the father and son of actor Anthony.  Oz is the enlivening nickname.


Osgood

Anthea would be simpler and prettier, though Panthea has possibilities. 

Panthea

This rare name crosses cultures. With the popularity of Ella and Bella, perhaps we'll hear more of Pella one day soon?

Pella

Also spelled Selqet, Serket and Serqet, Selket was the Ancient Egyptian goddess of the scorpions and of magic. She was a helpful goddess and protected souls on their journey to the afterlife. She is also associated with childbirth (potentially making her a great choice for the daughter of a midwife or obstetrician). Her connection to scorpions is a symbol of her power and makes her a good namesake for a child born under the zodiac sign of Scorpio.

Selket

Senalda

Shany

Buğlem

Baby names that mean miracle include those that mean heavenly, divine, wonderful, and marvelous. Names meaning miracle can also be inspired by famous miracles of history and myth, such as Moses and Fatima, the location of the Miracle of the Sun.

 girl names that mean miracle in the US Top 1000

 include Beatrice, Celeste, Guadalupe, and Keilani.

boy names that mean miracle in the US Top 1000

 include Ayaan, Elijah, Joseph, and Theo.

 word names meaning miracles or divinity,

 such as Marvel, Providence, Wonder, and Heavenly.

If your pregnancy or birth has been in any way miraculous, you may want to consider a name that means miracle for your son or daughter. See our comprehensive collection of names that mean miracle.

Names that mean miracle, heavenly, or divine, with baby girl names meaning miracle and boy names that mean miracle, including origins and popularity (Page 6)