228 Baby Names That Mean 'Spirit'

Celebrate your child’s unique spirit with names full of life and meaning.

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If you want to capture the essence of life, baby names that mean ‘spirit’ should be on your list. These names embody the energy and soul that gives the life force of a living being. They represent qualities like wisdom and vitality. These qualities provide a meaningful connection to the world. Names that mean ‘spirit’ have deep meanings. Parents may choose these names to reflect a child’s inner strength and personality. As these names are found in all languages and cultures, parents all over the world choose them freely.

Spirit itself is a rarely used English name. It is derived from the Latin word 'spiritus,' which means ‘breath’ or ‘energy.’ There are other popular names, too. Hugh, Enid, and Hubert are some examples of names that mean ‘spirit.’ These names have ancient origins, such as Old German and Welsh, but they are well-known even today. In fact, Enid is mentioned even in the Arthurian cycle.

Some of these names are mentioned in different mythologies and legends. For instance, Angra Mainyu is from Persian mythology, Caishen is from Chinese mythology, Fujin and Jimmu are from Japanese mythology, and Morrigan is from Irish mythology. Some old languages, such as Sanskrit, also have these names. Some examples of these include Manpreet and Atma.

These names may be ancient, but they hold an attraction for new parents even today. This is why parents today are choosing these names for their children. Parents hope their children will grow up with the wisdom and strength of spirit. This allows them to connect to the world in a wholesome manner.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Caden	Boy	Son or descendant of Cadán; Strength; Battle spirit; Warrior
Caiden	Boy	Strength; Battle spirit; Gentle
Cade	Boy	Battle; Spirit of the battle; Sturdy; Round
Charli	Girl	One with a free spirit
Raiden	Boy	Thunder; Lightning; God spirit
Hugo	Boy	Mind; Spirit; Thought
Hugh	Boy	Mind; Thought; Soul; Spirit
Wiley	Unisex	Resolute protector; Noble spirit; River Wylye; Willow clearing; Crafty
Javian	Unisex	Sky; Shine; Light of the spirit
Lillith	Girl	Belonging to the night; Demon; Spirit

Daemon	Boy	Loyal; Godlike; Provider; Guardian spirit
Huey	Boy	Mind; Thought; Spirit
Hania	Girl	Favor; Grace; Pleasant; Spirit warrior
Moxie	Girl	Courage; Daring spirit; Enthusiasm; Spunk; Smartness; Nerve
Abir	Boy	Aroma; Perfume; Scent; Mighty; Brave; Soar; Fly; Spirit; Colored powder
Hutch	Boy	Mind; Thought; Spirit; Settlement of houses; Chest or Compartment
Alastor	Boy	Avenger or vengeful spirit
Enid	Girl	Spirit; Soul; Life
Kaedon	Unisex	Mac Cadáin; Warrior; Strength; Gentle; Loyalty; Spirit of war; Son of Cadán
Kaidon	Unisex	Mac Cadáin; Warrior; Spirit of war; Son of Cadán

Ubaldo	Boy	Bold; Wise; Spirit; Thought
Catori	Girl	Spirit; Pure; Victory
Hewitt	Boy	Mind; Thought; Spirit
Zelena	Unisex	Green; Peppermint spirit
Kaydyn	Unisex	Strength; Loyalty; Spirit of battle
Spiridon	Boy	A derivative of Spyridon, meaning spirit
Jaiven	Girl	Gift of life; Vibrant spirit
Manas	Boy	Mind; Intellect; Spirit
Linh	Girl	Soul; Spirit
Paresh	Boy	Supreme spirit; The highest Lord

Aveera	Unisex	Air; Spirit; Treetop; Father of many; Elf ruler
Ojani	Unisex	God's peace; Peaceful spirit
Ruah	Unisex	Breath; Spirit
Hugues	Boy	Heart; Mind; Spirit
Aniketh	Boy	One who has no residence; Homeless; One who is present in everything; Spirit of God; Lord Shiva
Neilani	Unisex	Beautiful spirit of the sky
Avira	Girl	Air; Atmosphere; Spirit; Treetop
Yul	Boy	Downy-bearded; Spirit; Heart
Nidra	Girl	Spirit of sleep
Kaif	Boy	Pleasure; High spirit

Hughie	Boy	Heart; Mind; Spirit; A diminutive of Hugh
Spyridon	Boy	Basket; Spirit
Cadell	Boy	Battle; Spirit of the battle
Dusan	Boy	Soul; Spirit
Hobart	Boy	Intelligent; Bright spirit; High; Inspiration; Bright heart
Spiro	Boy	One who makes baskets; Spirit
Wraith	Unisex	Ghost; Spirit
Hue	Girl	Bright in mind and spirit; Thought; Lily
Cobalt	Boy	A transition metal; A shade of blue; House spirit; Rogue; Home ruler
Orenda	Girl	Great Spirit; Divine essence

Espiridion	Boy	Spirit
Roohi	Girl	Soul; Spirit
Eimi	Unisex	Beloved; Reliant; Occupation; Flourish; Laugh; Deep; Truth; Reflection; Heart; Spirit
Manvir	Boy	One with a brave mind; Brave spirit
Spiros	Boy	Basket-maker; Spirit
Shen	Boy	Spirit; Deep thinker; Deep thought
Juliza	Girl	A name with strong spirit
Jandi	Girl	A precious flower; Spirit of pink; Flag; Come on
Manveer	Girl	One with a brave mind; Brave spirit
Nikkol	Girl	The spirit of victory on behalf of a nation

Akaya	Unisex	An epithet for Rahu; Epithet of the supreme spirit; Incorporeal; Red; Bright; Eight
Monali	Girl	Bird; Free spirit; A name of Goddess Durga
Jennessa	Girl	White spirit; Genus of butterflies; White phantom
Jenene	Girl	Impartial spirit
Enith	Unisex	Soul; Spirit; Life
Mayling	Unisex	Beautiful; Age; Tinkling of jade; Clever; Performer; Solitary; Spirit
Hudson	Boy	Son of Hudde; Mind; Thought; Spirit
Aatmik	Boy	Spirit; Soul; A variant name of Aatma
Ahriman	Boy	Evil spirit; Destructive force
Anakh	Boy	Self-respect; Bravery; Courage; Valor; Splendor; Brave Spirit

Anilaabh	Boy	Spirit of the Wind; A derivative name from the Sanskrit word Anil; Air
Anilabh	Boy	Spirit of the Wind; A derivative name from the Sanskrit word Anil; Air
Anilatmaja	Boy	Spirit of the Wind; A derivative name from the Sanskrit word Anil; Air
Anilesh	Boy	Spirit of the Wind; A derivative name from the Sanskrit word Anil; Air
Asao	Boy	Essence; Spirit; Soul; Heart; Core of life
Atamjyot	Boy	Light of the Soul; Flame of Spirit
Atma	Boy	Soul; Spirit; Life
Atmajyoti	Boy	Light of the Soul; Flame of Spirit
Atman	Boy	The Self; Oneself; Soul; Spirit
Atmaram	Boy	Soul; Spirit; Self; Inner Heart

Bahadurjot	Boy	Light of the Brave; Flame or Spirit of the Courageous
Chaitnya	Boy	Consciousness; Wisdom; Soul; Mind; Spirit; Cognizance
Chethan	Boy	Intelligence; Spirit of life; Life; Full of consciousness; Perception
Chidathma	Boy	Supreme Spirit; The God
Chinmoy	Boy	Pure intelligence; Supreme spirit; Spiritual
Deva	Unisex	God; Shining one; Good spirit; One who wishes to excel; The seeker of; A master; A best among; Maiden; Girl; Lass
Ekath	Boy	One Soul; One Inner Heart; Single Spirit
Ekatma	Boy	One Soul; One Inner Heart; Single Spirit
Farohar	Boy	Conquest; Angel; Spirit
Fravash	Boy	Guardian angel; Protector; Spirit

Frohar	Boy	Angel; Spirit; Protector; Spirit which protects the soul; Guardian angel
Genki	Boy	Courage; Spirit; Robust
Homiya	Boy	Angel; Kind Spirit; Guardian
Huon	Boy	Mind; Thought; Spirit
Huw	Boy	Heart; Mind; Spirit
Jaibhagwan	Boy	Honor to God; Inner light; Respect to God; Salute to the spirit within you
Jeevatma	Boy	A Jain Ascent; Soul; Life; Spirit of Life
Jeval	Boy	Full of life and spirit
Kishorekumar	Boy	Young Lad; Youthful; One who is always young in spirit and mind
Mahapala	Boy	The original name of Cakkhupala; Spirit Owners; Owners of soul; Lords of the land

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Baby names that mean ‘spirit’ encompass a wide variety of meanings. However, the basic concept of such names is our life force. Hence, they carry a lot of weight in several cultures. These names may be found in all languages and countries. Parents of all nationalities give these names to their children in the hopes of inspiring a new spirit in them. These names may be found in ancient mythological stories and legends. However, even after several centuries, they have retained their relevance for new parents. This talks of the universality of these names. They reflect a deep connection to life, energy, and the soul.

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