526 Baby Names Meaning 'Happiness'
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Happiness is an emotion the whole world understands. Perhaps this is why names that mean ‘happiness’ are perfect choices for your mascots of joy. Names that convey happiness are found in several cultures and languages. Children with names that mean ‘happiness’ may grow to be happy and cheerful adults with an uplifting energy.
One of the most well-known names that means ‘happiness’ is Felix. It has Latin origins and was used as a Roman cognomen. Moreover, it has religious associations as it appears in the New Testament. Over the centuries, it has been used by many saints and four popes. The Bible has several names that mean ‘happiness.’ Some of the most popular Biblical names include Isaac, which means ‘he will laugh’ or ‘he will rejoice,’ and Abigail, which means ‘my father is joy.’ Another well-known name with this meaning is Felicity. Felicity has several variations in other languages, such as Felicidad in Spanish, Felicidade in Portuguese, Felicita in Italian, and Félicité in French. Names like Joy, Hilarius, and Merry are also a part of English names. Some names mean ‘happiness’ in other languages, too. Gil in Hebrew, Hana in Arabic, Harshad in Hindi, and Olukayode in Yoruba are a few examples.
From historical significance to religious associations, names that mean ‘happiness’ have been a part of many households since time immemorial. These names are considered auspicious because of their positive connotations. Even though they have ancient origins, they still are in use today.
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| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Girl | Happiness; Great pleasure; Delight; Rejoice | |
| |  Boy | Allies; Companion; Rice paddy of happiness | |
| | Girl | Joy; Happiness | |
| | Girl | Noble; Kind; Nobility; Great happiness | |
| | Boy | Gift of God; Followers; Sect; Moon; Happiness | |
| | Girl | Happiness | |
| | Girl | Irish people; Band of warriors; Happiness | |
| | Girl | Joy; Happiness | |
| | Girl | Joy; Happiness | |
| | Girl | Lion; Happiness | |
| |  Unisex | Respectable; Intelligence; Happiness; Honorable; Awe-inspiring; Vision-filled | |
| | Girl | Rejoicing; Happiness; Joy | |
| | Boy | Fortune; Good luck; Happiness | |
| | Girl | Joy; Happiness; Joyful; Noble; Exalted | |
| | Girl | Joy; Happiness | |
| | Girl | A clear individual; Happiness; Moon halo | |
| | Unisex | Lost; Joy; Happiness; Field pea | |
| | Girl | One who is filled with joy and happiness | |
| | Girl | Prosperity; Happiness | |
| | Girl | Happiness; Joyful | |
| | Girl | Intelligence; Happiness; River Saraswati | |
| | Unisex | Joy; Delight; Happiness | |
| | Unisex | Narrows; Channel; Strait; Happiness | |
| | Boy | Rejoicing; Happiness | |
| | Girl | Rockrose; Yahweh knows; Happiness | |
| | Girl | Peaceful; White spear; Famous friend; Fame and happiness | |
| | Boy | Joy; Happiness; Bliss; Delight; Pleasure; Harmony | |
| | Girl | Happiness; Joy; Pleasure; Delight | |
| | Unisex | Happiness; Snow; Valuable; Chronicle | |
| | Boy | Prosperous; Happiness; Fortune | |
| | Boy | Joy; Happiness; Young goat; Bright pledge | |
| | Boy | A cry of happiness; To sing; To shout | |
| | Girl | Happiness; Famous warrior; Grace | |
| | Girl | Happy; Delighted; A child who brings happiness; One who lives a happy and peaceful life | |
| | Girl | Double happiness; Caster plant; New beginnings; Hope; She-wolf; Blue jay | |
| | Boy | A person who is strong and healthy; Happiness; Rising up | |
| | Girl | Beautiful sea; Three; Fine sand; Happiness; Who is like God | |
| | Boy | Happiness; Joy | |
| | Girl | One who brings happiness and joy to others | |
| | Boy | A moon of happiness; Merry moon | |
| | Unisex | Respectable; Intelligence; Happiness; Honorable; Awe-inspiring; Vision-filled | |
| | Girl | Happiness; Famous warrior; Grace | |
| | Girl | Joy; Happiness; Pledge; Beautiful; Excited | |
| | Boy | Dawn; Happiness | |
| | Boy | One of the many names of Lord Shiva signifying him as the giver of happiness | |
| | Boy | Happiness and comfort; Pleasant | |
| | Boy | Part of prosperity; Welfare; Happiness; Wealth | |
| | Unisex | Unique; Happiness | |
| | Girl | Happiness; Famous warrior; Grace | |
| | Boy | Joyful happiness | |
| | Unisex | Happiness; Prosperity | |
| | Boy | Bliss; Happiness | |
| | Unisex | Good fortune; Luck; Happiness | |
| | Girl | Happiness; Joy; Mirth; Celebration | |
| | Unisex | Happiness; Comfort; Pleasant | |
| | Boy | Happiness; Satisfaction; Contentment | |
| | Girl | Joy; Happiness | |
| | Girl | Happiness; Joy | |
| | Girl | Happiness; Harmony; Graceful | |
| | Unisex | Precious; Happiness; Joy | |
| | Boy | Lustrous splendor of God; Happiness | |
| | Boy | A victory of happiness and peace | |
| | Unisex | Delight; Happiness | |
| | Boy | The feeling of pure happiness; Contentment; One who distributes goods among his people | |
| | Unisex | Charismatic; Happiness; Joy | |
| | Unisex | Beautiful fortune; Deep snow; Beautiful reason for history; Happiness and good fortune | |
| | Boy | Prosperity, happiness, charm | |
| | Unisex | Prosperity; Wealth; Happiness | |
| | Boy | One who brings joy and happiness | |
| | Unisex | Eternal or unending happiness; God-like; Cheerful; Active; Mother; Lord Krishna | |
| | Boy | Happiness; Joy; Rejoice | |
| | Boy | Happiness | |
| | Girl | One who shares happiness; Beautiful; Graceful | |
| | Boy | Widespread happiness | |
| | Girl | Rejoicing; Happiness; Joy; Thursday | |
| | Unisex | Happiness | |
| | Boy | Happiness; Good luck; Peace; Flat | |
| | Unisex | Happiness; Comfort; Pleasant | |
| | Girl | Happiness; Luck | |
| | Boy | Joy; Bliss; Happiness; Delight; Pleasure; Good fortune; Contentment of joy | |
| | Unisex | Joy; Happiness; Cheerfulness | |
| | Girl | Great happiness; Nobility | |
| | Boy | Joy; Happiness | |
| | Unisex | Joy; Happiness | |
| | Girl | Joyful; Happiness; To travel; Family | |
| | Girl | Happiness | |
| | Boy | To shine from happiness | |
| | Unisex | Joyous; Happy; Full of happiness | |
| | Girl | Joy; Happiness | |
| | Boy | Happiness; King of the Earth | |
| | Girl | happiness or joy | |
| | Unisex | Gold; Blessing; Fortune; Happiness; Light; Ray; Interest; Success; Pleasing; Vigor | |
| | Boy | Happiness ; One | |
| | Unisex | Happiness; Tranquil; Comfort; Pleasant | |
| | Boy | Blessing; Luck; Fortune; Happiness | |
| | Boy | Light; Happiness; Pride; Glory | |
| | Girl | Messenger of joy; Happiness | |
| | Unisex | Happiness or smile | |
| | Unisex | Happiness; Blessing | |
| | Girl | Joy; Happiness | |
Happiness is a universal emotion. Baby names that mean ‘happiness’ celebrate this universality. Parents worldwide are attracted to these names with the hope that the name will surround their children with unadulterated joy all their lives. Find a name that aligns with your beliefs and suits the child’s middle name and surname well. You can also explore if the name would have rhyming sibling names.
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