204 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
Gloria	Girl	Praise; Glory; Immortal glory; Fame
Jedidiah	Boy	Beloved; Friend; Beloved of Yahweh; Praise of Yahweh
Yehuda	Boy	Praise
Yadiel	Boy	God's praise
Mamadou	Boy	A man worthy of all praise
Tyla	Unisex	Tiler of roofs; To praise or shine

Hillel	Boy	Praise; Greatly praised
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
Hamid	Boy	To praise; 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
Mehmet	Boy	Praise; Praiseworthy
Yashvi	Unisex	Fame; Praise; Glory
Sayla	Unisex	Praise; Pause; Hill; Mountain
Zimri	Unisex	My praise; My music; Song of praise
Atonio	Boy	Variant of Antony; Worthy of praise
Jedaiah	Boy	Beloved of Jah; Praise of Yahweh
Tehillah	Girl	To praise or shine; Glory
Glorianna	Girl	Glory; Grace; Favor; Praise

Judea	Boy	Praise; To be praised; Thanksgiving; Land of the Jews
Antonela	Girl	Worthy of praise; Croatian form of Antonella
Senia	Girl	Hospitality; Foreigner; Guest; Praise
Hallelujah	Unisex	Praise; Praise ye the Lord
Sanji	Boy	Three; Character; Three o'clock; Praise
Antonyo	Boy	Worthy of praise; Another name of Saint Anthony
Madiha	Girl	One who is worthy of praise
Anelise	Girl	Favor; Grace; Praise; My God is an oath
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
Mo	Boy	A diminutive name; Star of the sea; To praise; North African; Moorish; Ink; Black
Antoney	Boy	Worthy of praise; Priceless
Yadel	Unisex	Praise of God
Yashas	Boy	Fame; Glory; Splendid; Worthy; Praise; Excellent
Antonios	Boy	Worthy of praise
Zimora	Girl	A branch; Wild olives; My praise
Humaid	Boy	Praise; Praiseworthy

Kadar	Boy	Proper use; Good conduct; Honor; Praise; Esteem; Barrel maker
Kaemon	Boy	Praise; Addition; Joy
Sena	Boy	Army; Gift of fate; Ewe; Holiness; Sacredness; Celestial bodies; Praise; Glory
Zamari	Unisex	To praise God
Antoin	Boy	Worthy of praise; Priceless
Yasha	Boy	Yahweh will protect; Holder of heel; Supplanter; Fame; Praise; Glory
Anthonio	Boy	Worthy of praise
Eneas	Boy	Praise
Hamdi	Boy	To praise; Praiseworthy
Hallel	Unisex	Praise

Mahmood	Boy	A man who is worth the praise; Commendable; Worthy of reverence
Anea	Girl	Favor; Grace; Praise
Mahlet	Unisex	Praise to God
Tahmeed	Boy	Praise; Glorify and thank Allah
Richa	Girl	Praise; Verse; Sacred text; Peaceful Ruler; Rich; Army commander; Kingdom's army; Mighty army
Subhaan	Boy	Exalted; Praise; Glory
Temitope	Boy	One who is worthy for praise
Vandan	Boy	Salutation; Worship; Praise
Slevin	Unisex	Descendant of Sléibhín; Glory; Fame; Praise; Pilgrim's cloak or mantle
Atena	Girl	Goddess of wisdom; Wise; Praise; A variant form of the name Athena

Antonetta	Girl	Worthy of praise; Priceless
Zim	Boy	My song; My praise; My music
Jasreet	Unisex	Praise; Tradition
Yehudit	Girl	Praise
Khyati	Girl	Famous; Reputation; Praise
Sifa	Unisex	He will add; Praise
Eneida	Girl	Praise
Somtochukwu	Girl	Praise god with me
Madeeha	Girl	A woman who is worthy of every praise
Yesha	Girl	Beautiful culture; Fame; Praise; Glory; Camel thorn; Salvation

Tamani	Unisex	Praise; To God be the glory
Kirtana	Girl	Hymn; A song in praise of God
Yashi	Unisex	Extensive history; Fame; Praise; Glory
Tailah	Boy	Praise; Song; Earth
Worthy	Unisex	Deserving of praise; Enclosure
Thaina	Girl	A praise
Abhinand	Boy	Celebration; To rejoice; Praise
Abhinanda	Boy	To Rejoice; To Celebrate; To Praise; To Bless; Delighted
Antonie	Girl	Beyond Price; Flourishing; Praise; Priceless; Invaluable; Praiseworthy; Inestimable; A variant form of name Antonia
Baphomet	Boy	To praise; Praised; Commendable

Devaram	Boy	Name of a Divine Scripture; Divine verses in praise of Lord Shiva
Japbir	Boy	Chanting; Praise of the Brave; Adoring the brave
Jasleen	Boy	Praise; Glory; Absorbed; Engrossed in the fame of God
Jasrajpreet	Boy	Love with Kingdom and Praise; A King who is adored and famous
Jivini	Boy	Praise; Glory; Splendour
Joshal	Boy	Approval; Praise; Appreciate; Admire
Judaea	Unisex	Praise
Kautuk	Boy	To Praise; Wonder; Appealing and appreciable
Maderu	Boy	Worthy of Praise; Appreciable; Wonderful
Ohas	Boy	Praise; Honor; Admire; Commend

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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.

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.

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.

References

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