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
Matrikas	Girl	Mother of the divine
Messiah	Boy	The one who is chosen by divine intervention
Moraya	Unisex	Exalted or divine
Nachshon	Boy	Diviner
Nadiya	Girl	Hopeful, radiant, divine
Nancy	Girl	Divine; Grace; Favor; Beautiful
Nanjundan	Boy	Divine God Shiva
Naraya	Girl	Eternal, divine, supreme
Nataya	Unisex	Graceful; Radiant; Divine
Nekroop	Girl	The one who is chosen by or as if by divine intervention

Nelvin	Boy	One who is most sacred and divine
Nenet	Girl	The person who is spiritual and divine
Neria	Girl	Nimble from God; Divine angel
Nermeen	Girl	Blessings; Divine gift
Neveya	Girl	Heavenly; Ethereal; Divine
Niroshen	Unisex	A bright divine light
Niruj	Boy	The divine light of religion
Nirupama	Girl	one who has divine light
Nivika	Unisex	Radiant; Pure; Divine spirit
Niyomi	Unisex	Divine beauty and grace

Noor	Unisex	The divine light
Norayr	Girl	A divine and glittering light
Norielle	Unisex	Graceful; Radiant; Divine
Noureddin	Boy	The divine light of religion
Nourin	Girl	One who has a divine light
Nura	Girl	The divine light
Odaniyan	Boy	Sacred Light; Divine Light; Holy Brightness
Omkari	Girl	The most divine Parvathi or Gowri
Omna	Boy	Pious; Pure; Sacred; Holy; Divine
Omnada	Boy	One who is pious, pure, sacred, holy and divine

Omparkash	Boy	Brightness; Radiance of Divinity; Divine Luminance; Sacred Light
Omprakasa	Boy	The holy light or the divine nimble
Omprakash	Boy	Light of God; Brightness; Radiance of Divinity; Divine Luminance; Sacred Light
Omswaroop	Boy	Manifestation of Divinity; Divine Appearance; One who looks sacred
Omswarup	Boy	Manifestation of Divinity; Divine Appearance; One who looks sacred
Ongivalarthan	Boy	Light of God; Brightness; Radiance of Divinity; Divine Luminance; Sacred Light
Onia	Unisex	God's light or divine illumination
Onie	Girl	One who was born divinely
Onnie	Girl	Child who was born in the divine place
Opasa	Boy	Sacred Light; Divine Light; Holy Brightness

Osiria	Girl	Mystical, powerful, divine
Osma	Unisex	One who acts like a divine protector
Osmar	Boy	The one who is born with divine glory
Osmod	Boy	The one under divine protection
Osmundue	Boy	A great and divine protector
Osraed	Boy	One who is like a divine counselor
Osred	Boy	A red-haired warrior; A divine being
Osrick	Boy	A divine and powerful ruler
Osryd	Boy	A majestic and divine counselor
Ossy	Boy	A divine and powerful person; spiritual

Osteen	Unisex	Divine strength and blessings
Ostrythe	Boy	A divine Wolf; Idealistic person
Oswaldo	Boy	One who is born with divine power
Osweald	Boy	God's rule; With divine power
Oswell	Boy	One who has divine power
Oswyn	Boy	A divine war; One with lots of strength
Osyth	Boy	Used in Gog's war; a divine and majestic war
Otho	Boy	Divine king who rules all
Oudichya	Boy	A sacred and divine ray of light
Ousman	Boy	the chosen one or divinely selected

Ozias	Boy	Strength, salvation, divine help
Oziel	Unisex	Mighty; Powerful; Divine
Ozzie	Boy	One who has been given divine power
Ozzy	Boy	Powerful God; Divine power
Paavan	Boy	Pure; Sacred; Holy; Divine; Innocent
Paavana	Boy	Purity; Holy; Divine; Innocent; Sacred
Paawanjeet	Boy	Victory of the Pure; Victory of Innocence; Sacred or Divine Victory
Padmashri	Girl	Divine Lotus; One of many names of Goddess Lakshmi
Pandita	Boy	Scholar; Wise; Knowledgeable; Priest; One with divine wisdom
Paramarath	Boy	A Spiritual Person; Divine Person; Holy and Sacred person who is pure and innocent

Paramdeep	Boy	One who is from the land of the divine
Paramgeet	Girl	The highest song of bliss; Most divine song; Spiritually superior song
Paramjot	Girl	The highest light; God's light; Ultimate divine brightness
Pargatjot	Boy	Revelation of the Divine Light; Revelation of the Sacred Radiance
Parvathy	Girl	Goddess, divine, auspicious
Pavith	Boy	Pure; Pious; Dignified; Divinely beautiful; A variant of Pavitha
Pavitha	Boy	Pure; Pious; Dignified; Divinely beautiful; A variant of Pavith
Pegasus	Unisex	A mythical winged divine horse
Phaindra	Boy	A powerful and divine snake
Phanindra	Boy	Name given to Sheshnag; the divine snake

Phina	Girl	Divine; Spiritual; Luminous
Pinak	Boy	Divine bow of Lord Shiva
Pooja	Girl	Divine ritual; Prayer; Worship; Spiritual offering
Prabhasa	Boy	Splendor; Lustrous; Brilliance; Radiance; The Vasu who seized Vasishtha's divine cow
Prabhbodh	Boy	Divine Knowledge; Holy and Religious Brilliance; Sacred Wisdom
Prabhgiaan	Boy	Divine Knowledge; Holy and Religious Brilliance; Sacred Wisdom
Prabhras	Boy	Nectar of God's Love; Divine Nectar; Sweet Honey of God's Love
Prabodha	Boy	Divine Knowledge; Holy and Religious Brilliance; Sacred Wisdom
Prabodhan	Boy	One who has divine knowledge; One who has holy and religious brilliance; Having sacred Wisdom
Prabuddha	Boy	One who has divine knowledge; One who has holy and religious brilliance; Having sacred Wisdom

Prabutta	Boy	One who has divine knowledge; One who has holy and religious brilliance; Having sacred Wisdom
Prahald	Boy	Prayer; Spiritual bliss; Divine wisdom
Pranathi	Unisex	Blessed, divine, graceful
Pranati	Girl	Divine Ritual; Prayer; worship; Spiritual Offering
Pranvi	Unisex	Vibrant and divine
Prarthana	Girl	Divine ritual; Prayer; worship; Spiritual offering
Preetamjot	Girl	One Who Longs For The Divine Light; Love for the sacred light and radiance
Preman	Boy	A love that is supreme and divine
Providence	Unisex	Divine guidance or intervention
Providenci	Girl	One who is a part of the divine government

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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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