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Right after you welcome your bundle of joy into your home, choosing a name becomes a Herculean task. This name is supposed to reciprocate all your emotions towards your baby. After all, it’s a parent’s first gift to their baby, a gift that will stay with them for life… and maybe even after that.
So what essence relates to a child? Love? Strength? Hope, maybe?
Or a feeling that holds them all: Miracle.
So here are 20 baby names that means ‘miracle’.
1. Karishma
The word ‘Karishma’ has an Indian origin, which literally translates to miracle. It is often mistaken to be derived from the English word ‘Charisma’, however, there is a difference in their meaning, thus assuring the lack of connection between these words. Bollywood star Karisma Kapoor and TV star Karishma Tanna are known figures with the same name.
2. Â Alazne
Alzane is a fairly common baby girl name, vouching for its position as one of the top 20 girl names in the past century, the word finding its origin in Basque and translating to ‘miracle’. One can rightly assume the creative side of parents choosing this name as it comes from the land surrounded by France and Spain, the abode of arts.
3. Amari
The word ‘Amari’ finds its origin in African culture as an expression for strength, hence initially qualifying as a name meant for boys. However, it has over the year, it has become an American household baby girl name with its meaning being perceived as ‘Miracle of God’, majorly due to its mellow enunciation. Currently, it is ranked 264 among baby names.
4. Ayah
Ayah is one of the most soothing names for baby girls, as it sounds pristine and brings about a musical touch along with it. The beauty of the word matches the reputation of its origin language, Arabic.
5. Beatrix
The name ‘Beatrix’ originates from the Latin word ‘ Beatus’ meaning ‘blessed’. The name has a playful tone to it, as one of the very names ending with an ‘x’. Personalities like beatrix Potter, creator of Peter Rabbit and beatrix Armgard, former Queen of Netherlands share this name.
6. Behati
Behati is the African interpretation of the name ‘Beatrix’, hence meaning ‘blessed’ or ‘one who comes with blessings’. This groovy name became an international sensation when famous model, Behati Prinsloo, set ramps on fire while working with world class designers like Prada.
7. Dorothea
Dorothea or Dorothy feels like a name from the Victorian Age, holding a tinch of romance. It was a fairly common European household name for girls in early 20th century. This name can be found in various 17th to 20th century novels and literary works, like in ‘Don Quixote’.
8. Genevieve
We remember the name ‘Genevieve’ as the name of the revered saint from medieval period who was a patroness of Paris and had protected the city against Attila. The name translates to ‘God’s blessing’ and has French origin. Even though names starting with Gen are fairly common, this is an exception and is dripped in beauty.
9. Gwyneth
Gwyneth, a name having Welsh origin, translates to ‘blessed.’ American actress, Gwyneth Paltrow is said to have brought this name into limelight. This euphonious English name is steadily gaining popularity in America and has found itself in top 1000 list.
10. Jane
The value of the name is such that it has existed since times of Queen Elizabeth I and yet had become so common at multiple time periods that it was almost considered generic. Don’t assume the name to be plain, it holds quite a gravity, like a small and precise definition of perfection.
11. Mireya
With Panama’s first female president, Mireya Moscow, finding her way to the world stage, the name ‘Mireya’ found its rightful recognition. The origin of the word is Spanish and it means ‘miracle’. Mira is usually taken as short for Mireya.
12. Mehr
Although this gorgeous girl name find its roots from Arabic language, it is taking the Indian subcontinent by storm with several new faces on reality TV by that name. The name comes with a few variations too, like Meher.
13. Eijaz
Eijaz (or Ijaz) is an extremely popular baby boy name in the Middle East, meaning ‘miracle.’ It attaches itself with a lot of class and gravitas.
14. Harika
This name radiates uniqueness and glamour, and finds its origin in Turkey. It’s a name for a baby boy, a name that will make your child stand out.
15. Inaam
The name translates to ‘blessing from God’ and is of Arabic origin. This name suits both baby boys and girls and is usually seen compounded, like Inaam-Ul-haque. Iraqi journalist and author, Inaam Kachachi, is one of the famous people with this name.
16. Mirakel
If your matey has his roots from Denmark, suggest the name ‘Mirakel’ for his baby boy. It has Norwegian origin and means ‘miracle’.
17. Barack
A Swahili word, Barack, means ‘blessing.’ Belonging to the 44th POTUS, Barack is a different version of the Old Testament name Barak, the leader of their tribe.
18. Loreto
Prevailing since 16th century, the name ‘Loreto’ has been defining classy Italian touch since 16th century. It translates to ‘blessing’.
19. Mirai
With current baby name rank of 395, Mirai is a baby girl name of Basque origin meaning ‘miracle’. The anime industry have recently been creating a lot of strong and elegant characters of the same name, proving its popularity in lands as far as Japan.
20. Pelia
The perfect blend of ancient purity and New Age sparkle, Pelia is a baby girl name having Hebrew origin meaning ‘miracle’. The name radiates serenity, like a azure colored flower garden.
Maybe names are important, may be they do define the aura of a person later in life, but to their parents, babies are and will always be a blessing, a Gift from God. The thought with which they choose names for their babies always radiate the same message. So even if there are a thousand names that define ‘miracle’ vernacularly, if thoughts unframed were languages, then every name on the face of the earth would mean the same… a miracle.
