34 Names That Mean Favour

From Aijaz to Oneta, indulge in this treasure of names that signify grace and luck.

Written by Angela Alex, MA

Edited by Srija Chanda Burman, MA, PG Dip.

Fact-checked by Ratika Pai, M.Com

Last Updated on Nov 12, 2024

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Congratulations on the birth of your little one. We know that you’re now faced with one of the most arduous tasks, and that is, picking a name. In your quest for the perfect name, you may have contemplated baby names that mean ‘favour.’ Choosing a beautiful name that means ‘favour’ can indeed be a favour that you could do for your little one. A name is a major part of a person’s identity that lasts with them till the end, and even after (1). So why not pick a name that implies generosity or a kind act? Literally, favour means to treat someone with goodwill, to give someone special regard, or to show exceptional kindness and gentleness to someone. But favour isn’t just limited to this. favour also means treating someone with kindness and generosity far beyond expectation. As humans, we receive favours from different people, which also prompts us to reciprocate in whatever ways we can. By giving your child a name meaning favour, you’ll always remind them never to take the favours of God or others for granted. This will help them grow into grateful and selfless beings. Names that signify favour in some sense have been cherished by people across cultures because of their positive symbolism. Choosing such a name will also remind your child of doing favours to the needy and being grateful for the favours they receive. These names describe benevolence and good fortune and are some of the most auspicious traits that parents want their children to embody as they grow and navigate through different stages of life. Moreover, when you go through the list below, you'll find names with diverse origins and backgrounds. So explore how different cultures use names that mean ‘favour’ with our curated list below. So read on and pick the ideal name now.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Emi	Girl	Favour; Benefit; Picture; Painting; Beautiful
Lillyanna	Girl	Pure; Gracious; Lily flower; My God is an oath; Favour; Grace
Anali	Girl	Fiery; Sun; Light; Favour; Grace
Analeigh	Girl	Favour; Grace; Clearing
Analee	Girl	Favour; Grace; Clearing
Analisa	Girl	Grace; Favour; My God is an oath
Airabella	Girl	Invokable; Yielding to prayer; Favour; Grace; Beautiful
Anushka	Girl	Ray of light; Grace; Favour
Anaise	Girl	Favour; Grace; Chaste; Immaculate
Analiese	Girl	Grace; Favour; My God is an oath

Annlee	Unisex	Favour; Grace; Clearing
Anoushka	Girl	Grace; A favour
Analina	Girl	Favour; Grace; Light
Sofiana	Girl	Wisdom; Favour; Grace
Aana	Girl	Favour; Grace
Hanae	Girl	Blossom; Flower; Blessing; Favour
Lyudmila	Girl	Favour of the people; Dear; Gracious; Love
Anie	Unisex	Favour; Grace
Mersades	Girl	Virgin Mary; a favour and pity; an honour
Devprasad	Boy	One who has the divine favour; God's Blessings; Gift of God

Aan	Boy	Favour; Grace
Johnniemae	Boy	Jehova has given; The gift and blessing of Jehova; Given of God, he has shown favour
Johntel	Boy	Jehova has given; The gift and blessing of Jehova; Given of God,he has shown favour
Lotfallah	Boy	Favour of Allah
Mitsue	Girl	Light; Ray; Three; Enough; Blessing; Favour; Beauty; Ferry; Harbor
Fadhili	Boy	Kindness; Favour
Ashane	Boy	Grace; Favoured; God is gracious; God has shown favour
Kayara	Unisex	Benevolence; Blessing; Favour; Grace
Favour	Unisex	To favour
Ogochukwu	Unisex	Favour of God

Protpran	Unisex	Favour; Fondness
Tamunotonye	Unisex	God's favour; God's will
Venia	Girl	Favour; Forgiveness; Grace
Yahui	Boy	Elegant; Favour

The baby names that mean favour in this post are undoubtedly some of the sweetest-sounding ones. But apart from their melodic quality, they are also packed with rich meanings. This is what makes them so impactful and a decisive choice for parents around the world. Using such a name is also a great way to convey your gratitude for the arrival of your bundle of joy. The name will constantly remind you of the blessings you have received from the divinity in your life.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the origin and cultural significance of baby names that mean ‘favor’?

Baby names meaning ‘favor’ are varied and thus, have several origins and cultural associations. For instance, Akie is a Japanese name meaning ‘autumn,’ ‘bright,’ ‘favor,’ and ‘benefit.’ Hanno is a Phoenician name meaning ‘grace, ‘favor.’ Anugrah is an Indian and Indonesian name meaning ‘favor.’ These names are tied to their cultures with their language and connotations.

2. Which biblical names mean ‘favor’?

There are several biblical names that mean ‘favor.’ Some of them are Elhanan meaning ‘God is gracious,’ Hananiah meaning ‘Yahweh is gracious,’ Hannah meaning ‘favor,’ ‘grace,’ and Anael, also known as Haniel, meaning ‘God answers,’ ‘favor,’ or ‘grace.’

3. Which Hebrew baby names mean ‘favor’ or ‘grace’?

Chen meaning ‘grace,’ ‘charm,’ Hannah meaning ‘favor,’ ‘grace,’ Lichen meaning ‘my beauty’ or ‘my grace,’ Lihen meaning ‘my beauty’ or ‘my grace,’ and Anael meaning ‘favor,’ ‘grace,’ or ‘God answers’ are some Hebrew names meaning ‘favor’ or ‘grace.’

4. What are some unique and uncommon baby names that mean ‘favor’?

Baby names like Armo which means ‘grace,’ and ‘mercy’ in Finnish, Isae which implies ‘blessing,’ ‘favor,’ ‘grace,’ ‘kindness’ in Japanese, Protpan meaning ‘fondness,’ ‘favor’ in Thai, and Vilbogi meaning ‘will,’ ‘liking,’ ‘favor’ and ‘bow’ in Icelandic are rare names in with the meaning of ‘favor.’

Infographic: Charming Baby Names That Mean Favour

Names that mean favour evoke a special sense of endearment. They represent gracefulness, luck, and God’s mercy. These names have been well-loved and adored by people worldwide. If you are stuck in your name search process and are looking for inspiration, check out the infographic below and find some of the finest options.

fascinating names meaning favour for your newborn (infographic)

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Angela AlexMA

Angela is an honors student with a master's degree in Linguistics from The English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in History from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi. Her combined interest in history and the science of language has taught her the skills to understand how language and its use have changed over time.

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Srija Chanda BurmanMA, PG Dip.

Srija holds an MA in English Literature from the University of Calcutta and a PG Diploma in Editing and Publishing from Jadavpur University. Her interest in editing ranges across niches, including academics, human psychology, and child development.

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Ratika PaiM.Com

Ratika holds a master's degree in commerce and a post-graduate diploma in communication and journalism from Mumbai University. She has 6 years of experience writing in various fields, such as finance, education, and lifestyle.

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