574 Names That Mean Divine For Your Child

Heavenly names for your angelic child.

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Last Updated on Nov 12, 2024

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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
Damien	Boy	Master; To tame; Divine power
Thea	Girl	Divine; Greek Goddess Theia
Astrid	Girl	Godly strength; Divine beauty
Aisha	Girl	Living; Alive; Prosperous; Divine; Regal; Supreme
Alia	Girl	Noble; Sublime; Exalted; Heavenly; High; Divine
Dayana	Girl	Divine; Goddess-like
Ambrose	Boy	Immortal; Divine
Ozzy	Boy	Powerful God; Divine ruler; God's spear
Halo	Girl	Luminous ring; Divine aura; Disc of the Sun or Moon
Kiana	Girl	Ancient; Divine; Goddesslike; Essence

Dangelo	Boy	Divine messenger
Aliah	Girl	Noble; Sublime; Exalted; Heavenly; High; Divine
Heavenly	Girl	Of the heavens; Celestial; Divine
Ansel	Boy	Divine protection; Helmet
Emrys	Boy	Immortal; Divine
Kianna	Girl	Ancient; Divine; Goddesslike; Essence
Dayanna	Unisex	Divine; Heavenly
Diane	Girl	Goddess of hunting and childbirth; Divine; Goddess
Theia	Girl	She who is like a goddess; Divine
Dianna	Girl	Divine; Like a goddess; Roman goddess of the moon

Mahdi	Boy	One who is guided on the right path; Divine guidance
Devan	Boy	Descendant of Damhán; Calf; Fawn; Divine; Godlike; Heavenly; Little dark one
Damiyah	Unisex	Beautiful princess; Divine beauty
Job	Boy	Persecuted; Where is the (divine) father?
Oswaldo	Boy	One who is born with divine power
Dayanara	Girl	Divine; Goddess-like; Slayer of man
Nura	Girl	Light; Divine light
Astra	Girl	Star; Divine strength; Weapon
Divina	Girl	Divine; God-like
Kami	Boy	Lord; Loving; Divine; A youth employed in religious services; God

Arsh	Boy	Truthfulness; Divine; Heavenly; Hero; Pure; Bright; Sage
Espen	Boy	God's bear; Divine bear
Aayat	Girl	Signs; Clues; Proofs; Verses from the Quran; Miracle or signs of the divine
Dia	Girl	Day; Light; Radiance; Love; Goddess; Divine
Neema	Girl	Divine grace; Born during a prosperous time; Famous; Grace
Tamiyah	Unisex	Divine valley; Many; Beautiful
Rylea	Unisex	Divine; Goddess-like
Riyansh	Boy	Part of the divine
Avleen	Unisex	Devoted to God; Engrossed in the divine
Shivaan	Unisex	Divine; Lord Shiva

Dena	Girl	Delicate; Judged; Valley; Divine
Divya	Girl	A divine luster; Heavenly
Deonna	Girl	Divine; Goddess-like; Goddess of childbirth
Daiana	Girl	Divine; Goddesslike; Heavenly
Devina	Unisex	Beloved; Uncle; Godlike; Divine; Eye of God; Resembling a goddess
Esben	Boy	God's bear; Divine bear
Devi	Girl	Goddess; Divine; Divine power; Heavenly; Anything of excellence
Risha	Girl	Feather; Plume; Quill; Sage; Saintly; Divine worshipper
Deena	Girl	Goddess-like; Divine; Valley
Diyan	Boy	Divine light; To do; Action

Blessin	Girl	Blessing; Divine grace
Kyanna	Unisex	Divine; Goddesslike; Silk-like material; Enduring
Dionne	Girl	Of Zeus; Follower of Dionysus; Divine
Anselmo	Boy	Protected by God; With divine protection; God's helmet
Aadhvik	Boy	Unique; Divine; Spiritual
Dijon	Boy	Godly; Divine
Dyanna	Girl	Divine; Goddesslike
Nandini	Girl	One who brings joy; Delight; Daughter; Goddess Parvati; Divine mother
Daevon	Boy	Descendant of Damhan; Divine; Fortune teller
Keyanna	Girl	She who lives life with grace; A long-awaited child; The most celebrated child; Divine

Dianne	Girl	Divine; Goddess-like
Eesha	Girl	The supreme lord; Divine; Desire
Niana	Girl	Divine; Goddess
Avnoor	Girl	Luminous; Radiant; Divine glow
Dyani	Girl	A deer; Goddess; Divine
Elahi	Unisex	My God; Divine; Celestial; Godly
Keana	Girl	Divine; Goddess-like
Keanna	Girl	Divine; Goddess-like
Keyana	Girl	Divine; Goddess-like; Silk-like material
Shariah	Unisex	Divine law; Noble law; Pathway

Divyam	Boy	Divine; One who is spiritual; Divine light; Pure
Maimouna	Girl	She who is under divine protection
Kiannah	Boy	Divine; Goddesslike
Bless	Unisex	To consecrate or invoke divine favor upon; To consecrate with blood
Devine	Unisex	Divine; Fortune-teller; Descendant of Damhain; Descendant of Dubhain; Fawn; Calf; The dark one; Heavenly; God-like
Daivik	Boy	Divine
Basel	Boy	Brave; Royal; Chivalrous; Divine gift
Analie	Girl	Grace; Divine grace
Devone	Unisex	Calf; Dark; Divine
Dionna	Girl	Divine Goddess; Of Zeus; Sky; Shine

Keonna	Girl	Divine; God's gracious gift
Blessed	Unisex	Divine favor or protection
Deana	Girl	Divine; Goddess-like; Valley; Chief; Deed
Denia	Girl	Valley; Divine; Avenged; Of Diana
Divyansh	Boy	Part of Divine; Spiritual Wisdom; Religious; Pious
Nurah	Girl	Light; Radiance; Divine light
Divisha	Unisex	Chief of the goddesses; Goddess; Divine wish; A name of Goddess Durga; Light; Torch
Avyansh	Boy	Divine part; Indestructible part; Part of indestructible
Fedor	Boy	A divine Gift of God
Sai	Girl	One who is divine; Influential; Saint; Difference

Diva	Girl	A divine person; Goddess; Beloved; Daytime
Dyana	Girl	Goddess; Divine
Diahann	Girl	Divine
Blessings	Unisex	Divine favor or grace
Arshiv	Unisex	Divine; Sacred; Heavenly
Devam	Unisex	Divine; Celestial; Supreme presence; Shining
Hukam	Boy	Order; Command; Divine order
God	Unisex	Supreme being; Divine being
Kamrie	Girl	The power of the divine
Jefferey	Boy	Divine peace

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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.

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.'

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)

References

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Egyptian Gods - The Complete List.
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