450 Adorable Baby Names That Mean Praise

Praiseworthy picks from around the globe.

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Baby names that mean 'praise' express positive feelings. As humans, a little bit of praise can foster self-esteem, confidence, and a sense of accomplishment. Dating back to around 1300, the term 'praise' was originally meant to express admiration, flatter, or commendation (1). There are just a few things that feel better than receiving a sincere and heartfelt appreciation and praise from people you love and admire. A teacher’s praise is one of the most efficient tools for motivating the student. Parents’ praise and encouragement boost the child's confidence and self-esteem. That’s the power of words.

Given how important praise is in our lives, choosing a name that reflects it can have a positive impact on the child. These names come from different languages, for example, Judah is a masculine name in Hebrew, Hamad in Arabic, and Eneas in Irish or Welsh. A few beautiful choices that mean praise for girls include Helleli in Hebrew, Midhat in Urdu, and Osanna in Latin. You can even find gender-neutral names like Zamari in Hebrew and Tahsin in Arabic. These names succinctly capture the idea of praise.

Praise is highly valued not just to express positivity but also within religious practices. In Christianity, praising God is integral to worship, demonstrating thankfulness and respect. Similarly, in Hinduism, names like Kirthana translate to 'a song in praise of God,' signify devotion and spiritual elevation. Here we have numerable names that mean praise, from around the world. Explore and shortlist your favorite ones right away and give your child a name that embodies the powerful and positive concept of praise.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Joseph	Boy	He will add; Praise
Judah	Boy	Praise; To be praised; Thanksgiving
Muhammad	Boy	Praiseworthy; Praised one; Praise; Commendable
Selah	Girl	Musical pause; Praise
Mohamed	Boy	Reliable; Always worthy of trust and belief; Worthy of high responsibility; Commendable; Praised
Gloria	Girl	Praise; Glory; Immortal glory; Fame
Mohammad	Boy	Praised; Commendable
Ahmed	Boy	Highly praised; Most commendable
Ahmad	Boy	Much praised; Most commendable
Mohammed	Boy	Praised; Commendable

Jedidiah	Boy	Beloved; Friend; Beloved of Yahweh; Praise of Yahweh
Yehuda	Boy	Praise
Judson	Boy	Son of Jud; Son of the one who descends; Son of Judah; Son of the praised one
Judith	Girl	Woman from Judea; Jewish woman; Praised
Yadiel	Boy	God's praise
Antonia	Girl	Priceless; Praiseworthy
Anton	Boy	Praiseworthy
Antoine	Boy	Flower; Praiseworthy; Prosperous
Toni	Unisex	Beautiful; Priceless; Praiseworthy; Flower
Jude	Girl	Praised; Minor ruler; Prince; Jew

Yehudis	Girl	Praised
Antony	Boy	Praiseworthy
Mamadou	Boy	A man worthy of all praise
Navya	Girl	To be praised, laudable
Muhammed	Boy	Praised; Praiseworthy; Commendable
Antoni	Boy	Priceless; Praiseworthy; Flower
Nella	Girl	Torch; Moon; Highly praiseworthy; Shining one
Antoinette	Girl	Praiseworthy
Mahmoud	Boy	One who is praised; Commendable; Worthy of reverence
Tyla	Unisex	Tiler of roofs; To praise or shine

Mouhamed	Boy	The one who is praised the most
Hillel	Boy	Praise; Greatly praised
Jazzlynn	Girl	Jasmine flower; One who is absorbed in God's praises
Tehila	Girl	To praise or shine; Glory; Song; Hymn
Jediah	Boy	God knows everything in this world; Praise of Yahweh
Subhan	Boy	Exalted; Praise; Glory
Antwon	Boy	Worthy of praise
Zamar	Boy	To praise God with music
Mannat	Girl	Wish or a vow to a deity; Grace; Favor; Praise
Kirin	Boy	Praiser; Poet; Light beam; One who praises; Sacred creature representing beauty, grace, and knowledge

Hamid	Boy	To praise; Praiseworthy
Amadou	Boy	Most commendable; Most praiseworthy
Zemira	Girl	My music; My praise
Aeneas	Boy	Praise
Eliud	Boy	God is grandeur; God is my praise
Judas	Boy	Praise; To be praised; Thanksgiving
Ahmaud	Boy	One who is highly praised; A variant of the name Ahmed
Hammad	Boy	Praiseworthy
Mehmet	Boy	Praise; Praiseworthy
Hamdan	Boy	The praised one

Kalix	Boy	To be praised; The cold river
Yashvi	Unisex	Fame; Praise; Glory
Sayla	Unisex	Praise; Pause; Hill; Mountain
Ahmet	Boy	Greatly praised; Highly commendable
Mouhamadou	Boy	The most praised one
Zimri	Unisex	My praise; My music; Song of praise
Atonio	Boy	Variant of Antony; Worthy of praise
Hamad	Boy	One who praises
Jedaiah	Boy	Beloved of Jah; Praise of Yahweh
Nela	Girl	Praiseworthy; Horn

Tehillah	Girl	To praise or shine; Glory
Glorianna	Girl	Glory; Grace; Favor; Praise
Judy	Boy	Woman from Judea; Jewish woman; Praised
Zemora	Girl	Song of praise
Judea	Boy	Praise; To be praised; Thanksgiving; Land of the Jews
Antonela	Girl	Worthy of praise; Croatian form of Antonella
Brynli	Girl	A victorious and praised woman
Ahmaad	Boy	Most highly adored; Most praised ; A variation of the name muhammad
Hamed	Boy	Praiseworthy
Karem	Boy	Praiseworthy; Generous; Noble; Dignity

Ahamed	Boy	Most praiseworthy; Most commendable
Senia	Girl	Hospitality; Foreigner; Guest; Praise
Judiah	Boy	Praised; Thanksgiving
Hallelujah	Unisex	Praise; Praise ye the Lord
Judi	Girl	Jewish woman; Praised; A mountain mentioned in the Quran
Sanji	Boy	Three; Character; Three o'clock; Praise
Abdulhamid	Boy	Originated from Arabic language; A person who supports the most praiseworthy one
Antonyo	Boy	Worthy of praise; Another name of Saint Anthony
Madiha	Girl	One who is worthy of praise
Mahmud	Boy	He who is praised; Commendable; Laudable; Worthy of reverence

Wasif	Boy	One who praises
Anelise	Girl	Favor; Grace; Praise; My God is an oath
Archan	Boy	One who honors, praises, or worships
Ayinde	Boy	We gave praises and he came
Jud	Boy	To flow; Descend; Praised; Generous
Harjas	Boy	One who sings God's praises
Hamdaan	Boy	The praised one; To praise
Harkirat	Boy	One who sings of God's praise
Keerthana	Girl	Prayer; Hymn; Praise to God
Setayesh	Girl	Praise; Worship; Praising God

Jasmeet	Unisex	Fame; Praise; Friend
Jaysa	Unisex	Honorable; Praiseworthy
Antonette	Girl	Flower; Priceless; Invaluable; Praiseworthy; Inestimable
Mo	Boy	A diminutive name; Star of the sea; To praise; North African; Moorish; Ink; Black
Nasai	Unisex	Nasai implies admirable or worthy of praise
Antoney	Boy	Worthy of praise; Priceless
Yadel	Unisex	Praise of God
Yashas	Boy	Fame; Glory; Splendid; Worthy; Praise; Excellent
Antonios	Boy	Worthy of praise
Antonis	Unisex	Praiseworthy; From Antium

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Naming isn't just about personal preference, it's a way to celebrate diversity and the values we hold dear in life. As the Greek philosopher Xenophon said, 'The sweetest of all sounds is praise.' Whether you choose a traditional, culturally significant, or modern name from the above list, each one carries the gift of praise and admiration. These baby names that mean praise will encourage your child to grow up as a confident person. Your child's name will reflect their special place in your heart and in the world.

Infographic: Baby Names Signifying Praise

Selecting a name that means praise for your baby can be a beautiful way to express gratitude and joy. This infographic presents a collection of names from various cultures and languages, all meaning 'praise' or 'thanksgiving.' Discover options that celebrate your child's arrival and honor your family's values or beliefs.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What masculine name means praise in the Bible?

Judah is a masculine Biblical name with the connotation of ‘praise.’ Judah has its roots in Hebrew, and in the Bible, Judah is one of the twelve sons of Jacob and Leah.

2. What are some names meaning praise in the Bible?

Judea and Hallel are names that mean praise in the Bible. However, they are not borne from the Bible characters. Judea is a mountainous region found in Jerusalem. It is derived from Yehudah, the Hebrew form of Judah. Hallel is the Jewish prayer, verbatim recitation taken from Psalms 113–118 in the Bible.

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