726 Baby Names That Mean Divine

Heavenly names for your angelic child.

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• Sep 19, 2023

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The practice of naming babies after divine attributes or deities holds deep historical, cultural, and traditional significance across various civilizations. Baby names meaning divine carry a profound spiritual weight and often serve to invoke protection upon the newborn. These names may also be chosen for the qualities they embody such as wisdom, patience, strength, love, uniqueness, compassion, piety, or purity.

Baby names, meaning divine, have more than one positive connotation. Divine could mean ‘of or like God,’ ‘blessed by God,’ or ‘very pleasing and delightful'. Historically, naming babies with divine-inspired names can be traced back to ancient civilizations such as Rome, Greece, Africa, and Asia.

In ancient Egypt, divine names were believed to bestow the child with qualities associated with the deity they are named after. Such names were used during ritualistic practices from birth to death and were believed to protect the child’s mortal and immortal journey (1).

Similarly, the Greeks, the Vikings, and the Romans derived from the names of mythical immortals as a means to bless the child with wisdom and strength. In several African cultures, names that denoted the presence of divine grace carried the historical narratives of cultural heritage and ancestry.

In Indian culture, the practice of choosing follows the Hindu tradition. It uses multiple references right from astrological signs and nakshatras, to names of gods and goddesses, and divine scriptures.

Additionally, the role of religion is also significantly visible in naming practices across the globe. Names like Davina and Dyann from Christianity and Nourin and Yezda from Islam denote that one is blessed with the light of the divine. Thus these names may be considered to motivate your child towards righteous behavior.

Below is our meticulous collection of beautiful baby names meaning divine. The idyllic baby names you see here are filled with outward charm and will age really well. We’re sure you’ll find at least one or two names that will lift you to another realm.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Aadhvik	Boy	Unique, divine, spiritual
Aadvik	Boy	Unique, divine, first-born
Aamin	Boy	The one having a great grace of God; The one who is divine
Aamirah	Girl	The one residing in a divine place; Close to god
Aanvi	Girl	Graceful, kind, divine
Aariyah	Girl	Exalted, noble, divine
Aarshi	Unisex	Radiant, blessed, divine
Aarshiya	Unisex	Divine or Gift from God
Aaruhi	Unisex	Divine, melodious, ascending
Aaryahi	Girl	Noble, powerful, divine

Aashriya	Girl	Divine, blessed
Aaya	Unisex	Graceful, peaceful, divine
Aayat	Girl	Miracle or signs of the divine
Adanya	Unisex	Unique; Strong; Divine
Adharv	Boy	Strength, wisdom, divine
Adhvik	Girl	Divine or eternal
Admira	Girl	A friendly and divine individual
Adriti	Unisex	Unfathomable; Divine
Aeona	Boy	Timeless, ethereal, divine
Aesa	Unisex	God-like; Divine strength

Ahiyan	Unisex	Eternal, timeless, divine
Ahlaya	Boy	Graceful or divine beauty
Aksha	Unisex	Visible; Divine; Gracious
Alayana	Girl	Graceful, charming, divine
Alfdis	Girl	Goddess; Divine woman
Alhmanic	Boy	Divine; Heavenly; Marvelous
Alhraed	Girl	Divine Counselor
Aloura	Girl	Divine counselor
Alurea	Girl	Variant of Alura; Divine counselor; God-like adviser; Alluring
Amanita	Unisex	Peaceful; Divine; Mushroom

Amanya	Unisex	God's divine gift; God's special gift
Amariel	Unisex	Divinely blessed messenger
Amarika	Boy	One who divine and immortal like God
Ambrogio	Boy	Immortal; Divine
Ambros	Boy	Variant of Ambrose; Immortal; Divine
Ambrose	Boy	Immortal; Divine
Ambrosio	Boy	Divine being; Immortal
Ambrosios	Boy	Divine; Immortal
Ambrosius	Boy	Immortal; Divine
Ambrus	Boy	Immortal; Divine

Ameri	Boy	A divine ruler
Amesha	Unisex	Divine, immortal, eternal
Ameyaa	Unisex	Unique, feminine, divine
Amitayus	Boy	One who has infinite age and is a divine being like God
Ammerie	Unisex	Divine rulers of the universe; Noble; Inoffensive; Beloved
Anaaya	Girl	Graceful, blessed, divine
Anaelle	Girl	Graceful, divine, beautiful
Anangam	Boy	An immortal being; Beaded lamp; Divine
Anathea	Girl	God's flower; Divine flower
Anava	Girl	Result of a divine plan; Moksha

Andel	Unisex	Divine messenger or angelic being
Angelisse	Unisex	Divine messenger; Angelic presence
Angesvara	Boy	Name of Karna; One longing for divine and heavenly light
Aniece	Unisex	Graceful; Unique; Divines
Annagail	Girl	A divine messenger; Naughty; Amiable
Annais	Girl	Graceful, elegant, divine
Annamay	Girl	Graceful; Divine; Beloved
Ansel	Boy	Divine protection
Ansem	Unisex	Protector or Divine guardian
Ansila	Boy	An amiable divine messenger who is naughty

Ansillo	Boy	Divine messenger who is naughty and amiable
Antarjot	Boy	Inner Light; Divine light within you; Flame of your heart
Anudeep	Boy	Divine Light; Eternal Lamp; God's Light
Anudeepthi	Girl	Praiseworthy; Divine light
Anugayas	Boy	Praiseworthy; Divine light
Anukeertana	Boy	Praiseworthy; Divine light
Anukulika	Unisex	A divine messenger who is naughty and amiable
Anynaga	Boy	Flawless; Divine
Apu	Boy	Pure; Virtuous; Divine; Flawless
Aracana	Boy	Praiseworthy; Divine light

Aray	Unisex	Graceful; Radiant; Divine
Ardakhoreh	Boy	A boy with holy and divine luster
Arja	Boy	Divine; Religious
Arkka	Boy	Godlike; Divine
Armaya	Unisex	Divine protector; Gift from God
Aroya	Unisex	Divine; Heavenly
Arshi	Girl	Divine ray of sun
Arshiv	Unisex	Divine; Sacred; Heavenly
Arsya	Boy	Divine offspring
Arvinder	Boy	A person who is the divine lord of horses

Aryansh	Unisex	Noble, divine, exalted
Asamati	Boy	Supreme; Divine
Asbiom	Boy	A divine bear
Asbjorn	Boy	Divine Bear
Asgaut	Boy	Name of a mythical divine goth
Ashaya	Unisex	Graceful; Empowered; Divine
Ashvani	Boy	Son of the divine sun
Ashvin	Boy	Light; The first star in the evening sky; Name of the divine twins; Considered to be the Lord of Vision
Ashvins	Boy	The holy; Divine twins
Askel	Boy	A term used for a divine cauldron

Aslak	Boy	A divine sport
Asta	Girl	Star-like; Divine strength; Love
Astelle	Girl	Graceful; Divine
Astha	Girl	Faith or trust in a divine entity
Astlyr	Girl	Divine strength
Astred	Girl	An impulsive girl with divine strength
Astri	Girl	Divinely beautiful; Fair beautiful goddess; Divine beauty; Fair
Astryd	Girl	Divine strength
Asvoria	Girl	One who is divinely prudent
Atanu	Boy	Divine; Formless; Cupid

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Baby names meaning divine not only reflect the family's religious beliefs and cultural heritage but also aim to invoke the blessings of mythological beings. They are assumed to act as the gateway that connects the early beings to the universal energy. The above-given names have been carefully picked due to their profound intention and purpose. In addition, it is also believed that assigning such names may encourage virtues such as wisdom, strength, love, and compassion in individuals. So go ahead and choose what best suits your child’s qualities.

Infographic: Heavenly Baby Names That Mean Divine

Baby names that mean divine are often derived from mythological, historical, and traditional stories. These names carry a profound spiritual significance and are considered to bless and protect the child. The following infographic contains a few unique and culturally revered names that mean divine from across the globe.

delightful names meaning divine for baby boys and girls (infographic)

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are there any gender-neutral names that mean ‘divine’?

Yes, there are plenty of unisex names that mean ‘divine.’ For example, the name Anukulika means ‘a divine messenger,’ while the name Caitanya means ‘to have a divine radiance.’

2. What is the origin of names that mean ‘divine’?

Names that mean divine have roots in various cultures and mythologies. Atlas, which means 'bearer of the heavens,' is a name from Greek mythology. In Hindu culture, the name Ashvani means son of the divine sun and Astha means 'trust in a divine entity.'

3. Are there any famous people or characters with names that mean ‘divine’?

Yes, there are some famous people with names that have relatable meanings to ‘divine.’ The name Astrid meaning 'divinely beautiful' is borne by the Danish film director Astrid Henning Jensen. Another name, Atlas, means 'bearer of the heavens.' Charles Atlas was an Italian bodybuilder who developed the renowned Dynamic Tension exercise program.

4. What are some combinations of names that mean ‘divine’ and other words, like ‘grace’ or ‘hope’?

Various names have meanings that combine divinity with other virtues like gracefulness or hope. For example, Aamin means 'one who is divine' and 'grace of God.' Amarachukwu and Ameen mean 'divine grace.' Ammerie is another name that means 'divine ruler.'

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