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
Gyanroop	Boy	A divine light; A divine personification
Gyansingh	Boy	Knowledge; One Having Exalted Divine Knowledge; Wise and Intellectual
Gyanveer	Boy	Brave in knowledge; Divine in knowledge.
Haarika	Unisex	Divine, creative, sincere
Hanita	Girl	Divine grace; Heavenly grace; Someone with the gracefulness of God
Harbodh	Boy	Divine Knowledge; Spiritual Wisdom; Divine Brilliance
Harchanan	Boy	God's Light; Luminance and Radiance of God; Brilliance of Divine Brightness
Hardarshan	Boy	Having the Vision of God; One who thinks Divinely
Hargeet	Boy	Lord's Blissful Songs; Praises of the Divine God through songs; A Divine Song
Haridarshan	Boy	Having the vision of God; One who thinks Divinely; One who visions Lord Vishnu

Harithi	Girl	Divine fire in puja ritual
Harkiranjeet	Boy	Victory of God's Light; Triumph of God's Light; Conquest of Divine Flame
Harmander	Boy	Temple; Abode of God; Divine home of God; A variant of Harmandir
Harmandir	Boy	Temple of God; Abode of God; Divine Home of God
Harmansukh	Boy	Peace from God's Heart; Calmness and Serenity of the Divine God
Harnirmal	Boy	Holy Like God; Divine and Pious like God; Sacred like God
Harprakash	Boy	God's light; Brightness and radiance of God; Divine glow
Harpuneet	Boy	Pure Like God; Divine Grace of God
Harsimranjot	Boy	Light of Remembrance of God; Radiance and Brightness in Divine memories of God
Helliwell	Boy	Divine

Herak	Boy	Divine glory
Heyansh	Boy	A part of the divine
Hiyan	Unisex	Divine, Royal, Precious
Houda	Unisex	Divine guidance or enlightenment
Humayu	Boy	divine
Hya	Unisex	Divine; Celestial; Spiritual
Hylia	Unisex	Divine and sacred
Ilai	Unisex	Heavenly, celestial, divine
Ilaya	Unisex	Heavenly; sky-like; divine
Ilayah	Unisex	Precious; Divine

Iliyah	Unisex	Divine; Elevated; Heavenly
Illah	Unisex	Divine, sacred, supreme
Inara	Unisex	Luminous, divine
Iraianbu	Boy	Divine love
Ishaana	Unisex	Goddess, divine, blessed
Ishan	Boy	Blessed, divine, sun god
Ishani	Unisex	Goddess; divine; noble
Ishank	Boy	Sacred mark; Divine symbol
Ishanvi	Unisex	Goddess, divine, auspicious
Ishar	Unisex	Divine; Elevated; Exalted

Ishir	Unisex	Divine; Godly
Ishwari	Unisex	Divine or divine goddess
Iyana	Girl	Bright, gracious, divine
Jagatprabhu	Boy	He is the Divine one of the world
Jahad	Unisex	Divine struggle
Jahmir	Boy	Strong, cherished, divine
Jaidev	Boy	A victory of the divine
Jaivik	Boy	A Pure and Divine person
Japnoor	Boy	Worshipper of Eternal Light; One who meditates on the divine light
Jataayu	Boy	A divine bird

Jatinderdeep	Boy	Pure Lamp of the Lord; Divine light of the Lord
Jatinderjeet	Boy	Pure Victory of the Lord; Divine Triumph of the Lord
Jayateerth	Boy	Holy Victory; Divine and Sacred Victory
Jayatheertha	Boy	Holy Victory; Divine and Sacred Victory
Joon Woo	Boy	Combination of Joon and Woo; Divine intervention, protection or rain
Jotprakash	Boy	Radiating Divine Light; Divine luminance
Jotsaroop	Boy	Embodiment of beauteous light; Divine luminance
Jyosith	Boy	One of the many names of Lord Shiva signifying his brilliance and divine radiance
Jyotibhasin	Boy	One of the many names of Lord Shiva signifying his brilliance and divine radiance
Jyotidhara	Boy	Splendour; One of the many names of Lord Shiva signifying his brilliance and divine radiance

Jyotiranjall	Boy	Splendor of the flame; Magnificence of a flame; Glorious divine light
Kaaliyah	Unisex	Fierce;; Powerful; Divine
Kagura	Unisex	Divine entertainment; Ceremonial dance
Kahina	Girl	The diviner; The fortune teller
Kaiani	Unisex	Divine; Loving
Kami	Boy	Lord; Loving; Divine
Kamrie	Girl	The power of the divine
Kartiki	Girl	Divine light
Karuka	Girl	A piece of art that is divine; Heavenly
Keemaya	Girl	Miracle and divine one

Keerthan	Boy	Famous; Holy Song; Divine hymns praising the God
Keethan	Boy	Famous; Holy Song; Divine hymns praising the God
Keiana	Unisex	Graceful; Divine grace
Keyansh	Unisex	part of the divine or a holy part
Khizr	Unisex	Divine guidance or leader and guide
Kianah	Unisex	Divine; Heavenly
Kiani	Unisex	Royal; Divine
Kimaya	Girl	Miracle; Divine
Kirthan	Boy	Prayer; Famous; Holy Song; Divine hymns praising the God
Kiyaansh	Boy	Unique, strong, divine

Krisha	Girl	Krisha means Divine
Krishika	Unisex	Goddess; Divine energy
Krishma	Girl	Miracle; Divine attraction
Krishvi	Unisex	Divine, enlightened, auspicious
Lahni	Unisex	Divine; Heavenly; Graceful
Lalitmohan	Boy	A divine and exquisite person who radiates beauty
Lella	Unisex	Beautiful; Divine
Leyah	Girl	Graceful, radiant, divine
Livgiaan	Boy	A person who is consumed by the divine wisdom and knowledge
Lucianne	Girl	Light, graceful, divine

Ludivina	Unisex	Graceful and divine
Mabry	Girl	A divine and blessed one
Madhulika	Girl	Honey; Nectar; A divine drink
Mahanjeet	Boy	One who achieved a divine victory
Mahantesh	Boy	Great Soul; God; Guru; Spiritual Guide; One with Divine Inner Heart
Mahanth	Boy	Great Soul; God; Guru; Spiritual Guide; One with Divine Inner Heart
Maimouna	Girl	She who is under divine protection
Manasaprema	Boy	A person whose mind is filled with divine love
Manreet	Unisex	Prosperous, Divine, Guided
Matrika	Girl	A divine mother

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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)

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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