33 Baby Names Meaning 'Healing'

Nurture compassion with a healing name for your child.

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Names that mean ‘healing’ are associated with care, compassion, and recovery. Parents choose these names for their children with the hope that their child will lead a healthy life and that their name will give them the ability to overcome challenges in life. Names related to healing also symbolize self-care and resilience. It can inspire a child to take care of themselves and not feel bogged down by the challenges life throws at them.

Several beautiful names around the world convey the meaning of healing. For example, the name Althea refers to ‘someone with a healing power.’ Parents adore this name as they would love their child to be an emphatic person who nurtures others to help them heal. The Arabic name Shifa has the same vibe as the Greek Althea. Shifa means ‘healing’ and refers to the most common wish for protection and well-being. The name is significant for followers of Islam as it was borne by the first woman in Mecca who practiced folk medicine. The feminine name Peony has an innocent charm that easily captures the hearts of parents. It means ‘healing flower’ in Greek and is known for its deep connection with Greek history. We know that names related to healing are rare and special hence; we have created a list to help you find the best name for your lovely angel.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Anais	Girl	Highly gracious; Merciful; Immaculate; Undefiled; Goddess of fertility, healing, wisdom, and water
Althea	Girl	Healing; Someone with the power of healing
Jayvion	Boy	One who can heal or a healing power
Jayvon	Boy	One who belongs to Greece; Healing; Ionian
Jaceon	Boy	Healer; One who brings healing
Alauna	Unisex	Gaulish God of healing; Celtic river goddess
Anahit	Girl	Goddess of fertility, wisdom, water, and healing
Shifa	Girl	Sweet; Healing; Root of water-lily; Fibrous root; Mother
Jubran	Boy	Healing; Recompense; Comfort
Peony	Girl	A healing flower

Althaea	Boy	Healing; Healer
Anahid	Girl	Goddess of fertility, healing, wisdom, and water; Clean
Anaida	Girl	Goddess of fertility, healing, wisdom, and water; Clean
Sanara	Unisex	Healing; Comfort; Soothing
Altea	Girl	Healing
Altha	Girl	Healing
Altheda	Girl	Variant of Alta and Althea; High; Wholesome; Healing
Althia	Girl	Healing
Jalasa	Boy	Celebration; Water Like; Healing; Happiness; Joy
Akelda	Girl	One who comes from the spring with healing water

Alkelda	Boy	Healing spring; Curative spring
Eirny	Girl	One who is born of new healing and is fresh
Jabran	Boy	Healing; Comfort; Recompense
Jaysona	Boy	A boy who has a healing nature
Lomash	Boy	Sage; A plant that has many healing propreties
Marinalee	Girl	A woman from the healing sea
Priyangu	Boy	A flower with healing abilities
Yashfa	Girl	Healing; Curative
Beryan	Girl	Name of an Irish princess renowned for her healing abilities
Althaia	Girl	Healing

Tozi	Girl	Aztec goddess of healing and sweet water
Sirona	Unisex	Celtic Goddess associated with healing and wolves
Shefa	Unisex	Flow; Healing

By choosing names that mean ‘healing,’ you can give your child a name that is both meaningful and inspiring. Names that mean healing are special because they represent the power of recovery and restoration. And they are inspiring because they encourage your child to be empathetic and caring. While these names are uncommon, they have been around for a long time and remain meaningful today. Find a name that resonates with your beliefs and matches your surname well.

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