232 Baby Names That Mean Sacred

Every parent wants to give their child a name infused with spiritual, divine, and heavenly qualities. Baby names meaning sacred is one of the themes believed to have a transformative effect on individuals' lives and destinies. The term 'sacred' can refer to something precious and cherished or be respectively dedicated to human rights or honesty. Throughout history, baby names meaning sacred have outlined societies' profound respect and reverence for their spiritual essence. In ancient Egypt, the spiritual world was assumed to be omnipotent. The elements of the spiritual world have been tangibly represented through art, architecture, amulets, statues, and sacred objects used by royalty (1). Egyptian pharaohs and oracles are considered to have divine connections. Thus, Egyptian names meaning sacred are inspired by names of the mythological deities and pharaohs, cosmology, natural elements, and hieroglyphic symbols. These names embody the divine qualities of gods and goddesses and aim to invoke blessings and protection from the spiritual realm. In Hindu culture, names such as Bilwa (the scared leaf used in Shiva worship), Daivansh (one who is of divine origin), Gangotri (the sacred river of Ganga or Parvati), and Omkar (the all-encompassing universal sound) demonstrate the holy bond between the divine and nature. Choosing names meaning 'sacred' also became prevalent in Abrahamic, Islamic, and Tribal cultures. Among the native tribes, names were often chosen based on ancestral names, sacred visions, or dreams experienced by the parents or village elders. However, such names drew inspiration from their holy texts in Abrahamic and Islamic religions. Hence, such names are believed to remind children of their spiritual heritage and the sacred covenant with God. If these elements associated with names meaning 'sacred' attract you, explore the following list of baby names. It has idyllic baby names, filled with outward charm, encompassing a variety of origins and styles, which are one-of-a-kind.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Cohen		Boy	One who performs sacred rituals; Priest
Julio		Boy	Sacred to Jupiter; Youthful; Downy-bearded
Jerome		Boy	Sacred name
Divine		Unisex	God-like; Sacred; Heavely
Miyah		Girl	The pregnant virgin; A sacred temple
Om		Boy	Sacred syllable; Primordial sound; Origin of all sounds
Pranav		Boy	Phonic sound for sacred syllable Om; To make a humming or droning sound
Eldon		Boy	Ella's hill; Sacred hill
Jeronimo		Boy	Sacred name
Baruch		Boy	Blessed; Sacred; Holy
Vedh		Unisex	Sacred knowledge; ancient wisdom
Tulsi		Boy	Sacred plant, holy basil
Quran		Unisex	Sacred text, recitation, guidance
Dionne		Girl	Sacred wife of Zeus; Divine
Zionna		Girl	Heavenly; Sacred place
Kush		Boy	Sacred kush grass
Vedika		Unisex	Wisdom, knowledge, sacred
Zariana		Girl	Sacred
Roni		Boy	My joy; My song; Sacred name
Girolamo		Boy	Holy; Sacred name
Dionna		Girl	Pure water coming from a sacred spring
Mehrab		Unisex	Sacred, holy, sanctuary
Vraj		Unisex	Sacred place; Divine abode
Makkah		Unisex	Sacred city, pilgrimage center
Aum		Boy	The Sacred Syllable; Name of God in its unmanifested form
Psalms		Unisex	Sacred songs or poems
Arshiv		Unisex	Divine; Sacred; Heavenly
Nelvin		Boy	One who is most sacred and divine
Punit		Boy	A sacred and pure one
Neevan		Boy	The sacred or pure or unpolluted one
Omkar		Boy	Sound of the sacred syllable; Ganesha
Tirth		Unisex	Holy, sacred, pilgrimage
Dione		Boy	One who came from the sacred spring
Hylia		Unisex	Divine and sacred
Xcaret		Unisex	Mysterious, ancient, sacred
Yahara		Unisex	Sacred or blessed river
Ark		Unisex	A shelter or refuge; A large box or chest; Sacred vessel
Ishank		Boy	Sacred mark; Divine symbol
Arieana		Girl	Sacred person; one who is a holy person
Deeandra		Girl	A sacred and most beautiful Goddess
Dee		Girl	Dark and sacred Goddess
Eula		Girl	Good speaking; Wealthy; Gem of the sea; Sacred red
Pavani		Girl	One of many names of Goddess Ganga signifying her as holy, sacred and a cleanser of all sins
Kaveri		Girl	Name of sacred river in South India
Pavithra		Girl	Pure, sacred, holy
Akshata		Girl	Rice offered as a sacred substance during worship
Lessie		Girl	A sacred and spiritual garden
Ayia		Unisex	Goddess; Sacred; Divine
Tulasi		Girl	A sacred plant; Basil
Aveda		Girl	Purified and sacred
Haram		Unisex	Sacred, forbidden, prohibited
Illah		Unisex	Divine, sacred, supreme
Kaiva		Unisex	Sacred; Holy
Tehreem		Girl	A sacred one
Marae		Unisex	A communal or sacred place that serves as a venue for meetings and ceremonies in Polynesian societies
Kadisha		Unisex	Sacred, holy, blessed
Saanchi		Girl	Ancient, sacred, precious
Santia		Girl	Holy or sacred
Diondra		Girl	Water coming out of a sacred spring
Ved		Boy	A sacred text in Hindu religion
Aarshin		Boy	Pious; Sacred; Religious Devotion
Adag		Girl	Pure; UnBlemished; Sacred
Ararat		Boy	Sacred land; High land
Banarasi		Boy	One who Belongs to Benaras, a sacred place in India
Bhanaviya		Boy	Belonging to the Sun; Sacred; Glorious; Holy; Radiant; Illuminous
Bhanudatta		Boy	Offered by the Sun; Sacred; Holy; Pious
Bhart		Boy	Divine; Godly; Celestial; Holy; Pious; Sacred
Bhasura		Boy	The shining God; Crystal; Enlightened; Sacred; Divine; Holy; Pious
Bhavaboothi		Boy	Ashes of Shiva; Sacred ash; Name of a Sanskrit Author
Bhraja		Boy	Shining; Sacred; Illuminating; Glorious; Radiant; Gleaming
Bhrajata		Boy	Shining; Sacred; Illuminating; Glorious; Radiant; Gleaming
Bilva		Boy	A Sacred Leaf Used while performing Shiva Pooja to worship Lord Shiva
Bilwa		Unisex	Auspicious Fruit; Bael; A sacred leaf used in Shiva Pooja
Choksha		Boy	Pure; Clean; Holy; Sacred
Choska		Boy	Pure; Clean; Holy; Sacred
Dahman		Boy	Pious People; Religious; Spiritual Person; Principled and Sacred in his thoughts
Daivansh		Boy	Of Divine Origin; Religious; Godly; Sacred Being
Deivigan		Boy	Spiritual; Divine; Religious; Pious; Holy; Sacred
Devahridhay		Boy	Divine heart; Pious and sacred soul
Devain		Boy	Religious; Pious; Sacred; Holy; Divine; Spiritual
Devana		Boy	Religious; Pious; Sacred; Holy; Divine; Spiritual
Devanaman		Boy	Divine Joy; Sacred name of God; Pious and Religious Person
Devanesan		Boy	Religious; Pious; Sacred; Holy; Divine; Spiritual
Devrath		Boy	Religious; Pious; Sacred; Holy; Divine; Spiritual
Dharmee		Boy	Religious; Pious; Sacred; Holy; Divine; Spiritual
Dharmic		Boy	Religious; Pious; Sacred; Holy; Divine; Spiritual
Dharmveer		Boy	Religious; Pious; Sacred; Holy; Divine; Spiritual
Dharshana		Boy	Religious; Pious; Sacred; Holy; Divine; Spiritual
Dhevan		Boy	Pious; Religious; Sacred; Godly; Pious
Dhevaneyan		Boy	Pious; Religious; Sacred; Godly; Pious
Dhven		Boy	Devotional; Spiritual; Religious; Pious; Sacred
Dilveen		Boy	Divine; Spiritual; Religious; Pious; Sacred
Divaas		Boy	From Divine; Spiritual; Religious; Pious; Sacred
Elluchami		Boy	Tamil equivalent of Sesame Seed which is considered Sacred
Gangotri		Girl	Sacred river Of India; Name of the glacier from which River Ganges originates; One of many names of Goddess Parvathi
Godavari		Girl	A Sacred River; Name of a river in India
Gomateshwar		Boy	A sacred place for Jains; A place which has the statue of Bahubali
Harnirmal		Boy	Holy Like God; Divine and Pious like God; Sacred like God
Hyroniemus		Boy	Sacred name; Holy name; Latin form of Jerome; One with a sacred name
Jayateerth		Boy	Holy Victory; Divine and Sacred Victory

Infographic: Blessed Baby Names Meaning Sacred

Names meaning sacred are woven with spiritual reverence, historical practices, and traditional symbolism. From ancient civilization to modern, these names reflect the profound connections between the earthly and the divine. The following infographic unravels the significance of these names in various cultures worldwide. Do take a look to discover the sacred names you could give your child.

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