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
Diviyansh	Boy	Peace of God and Divine Light; Spirituality; Pious and Religious
Divjot	Girl	A beautiful and bright light; Divine light
Divleen	Boy	A divine person; God is great
Divraj	Boy	Divine; Spiritual; Right of King
Divya	Girl	A divine luster; Brilliant
Divyaansh	Boy	Divine Part; Spiritual Wisdom
Divyadeha	Boy	One with a divine body; strong and powerful
Divyam	Boy	A Part of Divine; Smart; Talented; Cute; One who is spiritual
Divyana	Girl	A loving and divine being; flaming
Divyang	Boy	Divine Body; Religious; Spiritual; Pious

Divyanga	Boy	Divine Body; Religious; Spiritual; Pious
Divyanka	Girl	A divine person who is a gift of God
Divyansh	Boy	Part of Divine; Spiritual Wisdom; Religious; Pious
Divyanshi	Girl	The one who is a part of divine power
Divyansu	Boy	One with a divine light; Sun
Divyaprabha	Girl	Divine luster
Divyasanu	Boy	One who has a divine glow on his face
Divyata	Girl	A heavenly and divine being who is a great ruler
Diyansh	Girl	Divine gift
Diyanshu	Boy	Sun; Divine and bright light

Dyan	Girl	A gentle being; a divine creature
Dyana	Girl	One who is divine and majestic
Dyann	Girl	Roman divinity; divine being
Dyanna	Girl	Divine beauty known for swiftness
Dyanne	Girl	A divine individual; cultured
Dye	Girl	Who is divine like a Goddess
Eddiva	Girl	powerful divine person
Edeena	Girl	An uncertain person; Pleasing; Divine; Like a God
Eknoor	Unisex	Enlightenment or one who embodies divine light
Elahi	Unisex	Divine, godly, heavenly

Eliese	Unisex	Noble, strong, and divine
Elleah	Unisex	Graceful; Divine; Inspiring.
Elleana	Girl	Graceful; Divine; Compassionate
Elleanna	Unisex	Graceful and divine
Elori	Unisex	Divine; Light; Graceful
Elyra	Unisex	Heavenly harp; Divine music
Epiphany	Girl	Revelation or manifestation of a divine being
Esben	Boy	A divine bear
Esbern	Boy	A divine bear
Eshansh	Boy	A Part of God; A divine part; A blessing of God

Esko	Boy	Divine protection
Ethereal	Unisex	divine, celestial, otherworldly
Faizerabbani	Boy	One who has a divine talent
Fedor	Boy	A divine Gift of God
Fedora	Girl	She is a divine, heavenly gift
Firdaus	Unisex	Heaven; Divine garden
Gangey	Boy	Son of River Ganga; An offspring of Ganga; A part of the divine, pure and celestial river Ganga
Gangeya	Boy	Son of River Ganga; An offspring of Ganga; A part of the divine, pure and celestial river Ganga
Gangeyan	Boy	Son of River Ganga; An offspring of Ganga; A part of the divine, pure and celestial river Ganga
Gaurleen	Boy	God's Gift; Blessing of God; Divine Part

Geet	Unisex	Song; Melody; Divine song; A variant of the name Gita
Geeth	Boy	Song; Melody; Divine song; A variant of the name Gita
Geethachariyan	Boy	Song; Melody; Divine song; A variant of the name Gita
Geethes	Boy	God of Sangeet; Lord of Divine Song; Lord of Melody
Geina	Girl	A divine Angel of God
Gensho	Boy	Original Blessings; A Buddhist name for divine blessings
Ghaibi	Boy	Heavenly Ghaibi; Concealed; Heavenly; Divine; Celestial
Giaan	Boy	Knowledge; One Having Exalted Divine Knowledge; Spiritual wisdom
Giaandeep	Boy	Lamp of Divine Knowledge; Lamp of Spiritual Wisdom
Giaanleen	Boy	One Absorbed in Divine Light and Knowledge; One who is engrossed and immersed in spiritual wisdom

Giaanpreet	Girl	One who Loves the Divine Knowledge; One who loves spirituality
Giaanroop	Unisex	Embodiment of Divine Light; Incarnation of Divinity; Personified with Spiritual Wisdom
Giaanveer	Boy	Divinely Knowledgeable and Brave Person; A warrior who is spiritually wise
Gianbhagat	Boy	One devoted to divine knowlegde
Giancheet	Boy	One that is conscious through divine knowlegde
Gianchetan	Boy	One that is aware of the divine knowlegde
Giandeep	Boy	Lamp of divine knowlegde
Giandharam	Boy	Divine knowlegde of the faith
Giangeet	Boy	Songs of divine knoledge
Gianjog	Boy	Union through divine knowledge

Gianpreet	Girl	One who loves the divine knowledge
Gianprem	Boy	Love of the divine knoledge
Gianrang	Boy	Imbedued with divine knoledge
Gianras	Boy	Elixir of divine knowledge
Gianratan	Boy	Germs of divine knowledge
Gianroop	Boy	Embodiment of divine knowledge; Light
Gianseetal	Boy	Peace through divine knowledge
Giantek	Boy	Support of divine knowledge
Gianutaam	Boy	Having exalted divine knowledge
Gianveer	Boy	Brave and divine in knowledge

Gianvichaar	Boy	Reflecting on divine knowledge
Gianwant	Boy	Having qualities of divine knowledge
Gillan	Unisex	Divine beauty or fair one
Girijaprasada	Boy	Girija's blessings; Divine blessings of Goddess Parvati or Girija
Girisharan	Boy	Feet of the mountain; Divine mountain foot
Gita	Girl	Song; Divine melody; A variant spelling is Geeta
Gitashri	Girl	The Bhagavat Gita; Divine song
Gnaneshwar	Boy	One who has divine knowledge; Spiritual Wisdom; One who is knowledgeable about Lord Shiva
God	Unisex	Supreme being or divine being
Goddess	Unisex	A female deity; Divine figure worshipped in religion

Gracia	Boy	Divine grace
Gudrid	Girl	Divinely inspired wisdom
Gudruna	Girl	One with divine knowledge
Gulla	Girl	Yellow or divine sea
Gungian	Boy	The excellence of divine knowledge
Gurbani	Unisex	Word of the Guru; Divine knowledge
Gushaan	Boy	Divine Fame
Gyanamurthy	Boy	Enlightened person; One having exalted divine knowledge; Knowledgeable
Gyandeep	Boy	Lamp of Divine Knowledge; Brightness from Knowledge and Wisdom
Gyanpreet	Boy	Lover of divine or celestial knowledge

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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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