65 Baby Names Meaning 'Destiny'

A name with purpose, inspiring successful futures.

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All over the world, the concept of fate or destiny is recognized, which makes these names universal. These names are often considered symbols of hope, luck, and success. Every parent wants their child to have a purpose in life. By choosing baby names that mean ‘destiny,’ they may hope that their children are surrounded by good luck throughout their lives.

The English word Destiny, which has Latin origins, is used as a first name for baby girls. Though it has such ancient origins, it was used as a first name only from the later half of the 20th century. The American pop singer Miley Cyrus was given the name Destiny Hope at birth. Interestingly, the English name Fairy also means ‘fate’ or ‘destiny.’ The Latin root of the name is fata, which was the name of the Fates in ancient Rome.

Several mythologies contribute to these names, too. Urd from Norse mythology, Laima from Baltic mythology, Cipactonal from Aztec and Toltec mythology, Deityche from Greek mythology, Tapshay from Egyptian mythology, and Manat from Near Eastern mythology are some of the examples of mythological names with such meanings. Modern languages also have many names that mean ‘destiny.’ Takdir in Indonesian, Karma in Bhutanese, Aiyuan in Chinese, and Enishi in Japanese are some of the modern names that have ancient origins but are popular even today.

Parents who believe in the concept of a higher power may choose names that mean ‘destiny.’ They may also want their child to shape their destiny in the way they want. These names are empowering in many ways. They inspire the child to achieve success in all walks of life. They also make them fearless to face challenges and to choose new paths, no matter how unconventional.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Destiny	Girl	Destiny; Fate; To determine; To stand
Karma	Girl	Fate; Destiny; Action; Deed; Fate; Performance
Destinee	Unisex	Fate; Destiny
Destin	Unisex	Fate; Destiny; Fortune
Aayush	Boy	Long Life; Good destiny
Destini	Girl	Fate; Destiny
Talea	Unisex	Noble; Destiny; Fortune
Masir	Boy	Fate; Destiny; Predestination
Nasib	Boy	Noble; Destiny; Fate; Share; One's share in life
Niyati	Girl	Destiny; Luck

Hessa	Girl	Pearl; Portio; Favor; Home ruler; Destiny
Nayvadius	Boy	Unknown future; Destiny uncertain
Zaya	Boy	Fate; Destiny
Veasna	Boy	Fate; Destiny; Future
Destan	Boy	Saga; Destiny; Epic poem
Fate	Girl	One of the great destiny
Vidhi	Unisex	Goddess of destiny; Method; Law
Moyra	Girl	Destiny; Luck; Fate; Drop of the sea; Sea of bitterness; Wished for child
Daiva	Unisex	Destiny
Moria	Girl	Sacred olive tree; Fate; Destiny; Beloved; Second; Love; Affection; Seen by God

Destina	Unisex	Fate; Destiny; To determine; To stand
Taleia	Girl	Noble; Fate; Destiny; Fortune
Aejaz	Boy	Karma; Fate; Destiny
Ansuvra	Boy	Of Great Fortune; Destiny; Luck; Good Chance
Benudhar	Boy	One who is in control of destiny; Someone who has power over fate
Bhagyanandana	Boy	One who is in Control of Destiny; Fortunate and Prosperous
Bhagyesh	Boy	God of Luck, Prosperity, Fortune, and Destiny
Bhgyanandan	Boy	Controller of Destiny; One who controls the future
Gatik	Boy	Speed; Fast; Progressive; Destiny; Course; On Going
Jaskaram	Boy	Glorious Destiny; Magnificent and Splendid fortune

Khushdil	Boy	Blessed with happiness and prosperity; Good fortune and good destiny
Khushnaseeb	Boy	Of good fortune; Good destiny; Good luck; Blessed with happiness and prosperity
Lalat	Boy	Name of a Raag; Fortune; Destiny
Aakashi	Girl	Heaven; The sky color; Destiny
Anulekha	Girl	Follower of destiny
Banikant	Boy	One who controls destiny
Boniface	Girl	Good fate; Destiny
Chitragupta	Boy	Lord of destiny
Deogracia	Boy	A God; a child of destiny
Eliamar	Girl	One who has deep faith in destiny

Himam	Boy	Destiny
Kader	Girl	Capable; Powerful; Mighty; Fate; Destiny
Kadriya	Girl	Destiny
Karam	Unisex	Generosity; Nobility; Fate; Destiny
Karmala	Girl	Destiny; Fruit field
Katet	Boy	A group joined by destiny
Kumani	Girl	Kumani means Destiny
Manat	Unisex	Distribute; Determine; Wish; Destiny
Maqadar	Boy	Fate; Destiny
Nishchit	Boy	The destiny; Confirmed thing

Odwolf	Boy	The destiny; Luck and a share of anything from the Almighty
Qadr	Girl	One with faith and a destiny
Sanjog	Boy	Coincidence; Destiny; Luck
Sanmukh	Girl	One with a bright destiny
Takdeer	Boy	The destiny; Destined to happen
Isoken	Girl	One who is contented with her destiny
Kaodinakachi	Boy	Leave your destiny to God
Visna	Boy	Faith or destiny
Munah	Girl	One who is favored by destiny
Zaia	Boy	Precious; Kind of cloth; Wicker basket; Fate; Destiny; Salvation of the Lord

Khentimentiu	Boy	Mythical god of the dead's destiny
Zeya	Unisex	Success; Victory; Fate; Destiny;
Anaborhi	Unisex	One who is born with good destiny
Edaferierhi	Boy	The rich have good destiny
Taqdeer	Unisex	Fate; Destiny; Fortune

Many parents hope and pray that their children may be born and surrounded by good luck all their lives. These names may serve as an answer to their prayers. Find a sweet-sounding and unique name from these hand-picked names.

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