Names That Mean Faith

Heard more in Israel than the U. S.

Rutendo is a common name in Zimbabwe, where there are multiple notable women's footballers who bear the name.

A gentle and spiritual name, Mumina is significant in among Muslim parents, as it is related to the termmumin, which appears frequently in the Quran to describe someone who is completely faithful towards God. It is notably used in India and Somalia.

A Shona name with an interesting blend of strong yet gentle sounds, Vimbainashe is used predominantly in Zimbabwe.

Form of Panagiota

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.

The Turkish form of Amina, and an extremely popular name in its native land. Famous bearers include writers Emine Semiye Önasya and Emine Çaykara, and politicians Emine Ayna and Emine Ülker Tarhan. The current first lady of Turkey is also named Emine.

A modern virtue name possibility.

This rare virtue name has an appealing meaning, but the potential for confusion with "fiancé" (which comes from the same root) would give most people pause. It can also be short for the more feisty name Defiance.

Dark and romantic, Vieroslava is a Slovak elaboration on Vera that combines the word viera, meaning "faith", with slava, meaning "glory". Its meaning can be understood as "celebrating faith", among other interpretations.