81 Baby Names Meaning 'Promise'

A lifetime of trust and assurance.

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A promise is an assurance. Hence, baby names that mean ‘promise’ are popular worldwide. The assurance could be of a given word or may describe someone’s excellence in a particular field. Whichever meaning you consider, these names are here to stay. They have made a firm place for themselves in all cultures and languages. Parents choose these names with the hope of bestowing a promising future to their little ones. As the concept of a promise is universal, these names bring together people from different countries.

Promise is an English vocabulary word derived from the Latin word promissum. Promise itself is used as a first name for both girls and boys. Though traditionally used in the English-speaking parts of Africa, it has also found its presence in other countries.

Adalgis from Germanic, Arngísl from Old Norse, Kalkidan from Amharic, and Remaclus from Frankish are some examples of other names with ancient origins that mean promise. Some of the names meaning promise have mythological roots, too. The names Gísli from Norse mythology, Mithra from Persian mythology, and Ishara from Near Eastern mythology are some examples of this. Ichika in Japanese and Liran in Chinese are also part of the names that mean ‘promise.’ In Arabic, you will find names such as Yamina, which means ‘right hand’ or ‘oath,’ and Waad, which means ‘promise’ or ‘covenant,’ are popular choices. In the Bible, the name Elizabeth is a great example of a name meaning ‘promise.’ Besides these vintage names, there are several modern ones, such as Gage and Giselle.

Check out this list of hand-picked names that mean promise, and pick the one you resonate with most.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Elisabeth	Girl	My God is an oath; God's promise
Vayda	Unisex	High cliff; Snow-capped; Promise; Knowledge; Rule; Ruler
Promise	Girl	Promise; Pledge; Vow
Arlene	Girl	Oath; Pledge; Promise
Annalyse	Girl	God's promise of grace
Gizelle	Boy	Pledge; Promise
Promyse	Girl	Promise; A pledge
Ysabella	Girl	My God is an oath; God's promise; Consecrated to God
Arlin	Boy	Oath; A pledge; A promise; Hare land
Evolet	Girl	Promise of life; Violet life

Arlyn	Girl	Pledge; Oath; Promise
Liesl	Girl	My God is an oath; God's promise
Kelise	Unisex	Warrior; Of Elise; God's Promise; Of Kelly; Bright Headed
Evolette	Girl	The promise of life; To breathe; To live; Purple flower
Arleigh	Boy	Promise; Hare meadow; Long field
Arlie	Boy	Promise; Hare meadow
Ellise	Unisex	My God is an oath; God's promise; God has sworn; God's abundance
Nakoma	Unisex	I do as I promise
Elisabetta	Girl	My God is an oath; God's promise
Belia	Girl	God's promise; Beautiful; Crooked

Leannah	Unisex	Meadow; Grace; God is my promise; Youthful; Sun
Bettie	Girl	Pledged to God; God's promise; God is my oath
Esam	Boy	Safeguard; Connection; Bond; Promise
Elis	Girl	God's promise; My God is my Yahweh
Sankalp	Boy	Will; Determination; Vow; Oath; Promise
Essam	Boy	Safeguard; Connection; Bond; Promise
Arlena	Girl	Pledge; Oath; Promise
Arline	Girl	Pledge; Oath; Promise
Evalette	Girl	Love; Promise of life
Ilerioluwa	Girl	The promise of God

Lyzette	Girl	My God is an oath; Consecrated to God; God's promise
Ishara	Unisex	Treaty; Binding promise; Evening star; Goddess Ishtar.
Arieta	Girl	Promise; Vow; Oath
Lysa	Girl	God is my Promise; My God is an oath
Gizella	Girl	Pledge; Promise
Liddy	Girl	A promise that a person has made to God
Liddie	Girl	God is my promise; From Lydia
Ahadi	Girl	Promise; One; Unique; Matchless
Ashankit	Boy	Symbol of hope; Faith; Promise; Optimistic
Bachanbir	Boy	Brave promise; Promise of a warrior; A derivative from the name Bachan which means promise

Bachanmeet	Boy	Promise of friendship; A derivative from the name Bachan which means promise
Bachanpreet	Boy	Promise of Love; Promise of Affection; A derivative from the name Bachan which means promise
Bachanroop	Boy	Promise of embodiment; Promise of fulfillment; A derivative from the name Bachan which means promise
Bachansukh	Boy	Promise of happiness; Promise of joy; A derivative from the name Bachan which means promise
Gurbachan	Boy	Promise of the Guru; Promise of the Teacher; Word of the teacher
Gurbachana	Boy	Promise of the Guru; Promise of the Teacher; Word of the teacher
Gurchandip	Boy	Promise of the Guru; Promise of the Teacher; Word of the teacher
Paiman	Boy	Promise or covenant
Pratidnya	Boy	Pledge; Oath; Promise
Pratigya	Girl	Pledge; Vow; Promise

Ahed	Boy	Promise; Covenant
Aneeba	Girl	Angels; Ones who keep their promise
Bessye	Girl	House; God's Promise; God is My Oath
Betiah	Girl	Her God is her promise
Bibel	Girl	One who made a promise to God; Short from Elisabeth
Bibele	Girl	She gave her promise to the God
Epic	Unisex	A tale; Promise; Heroic
Gilburt	Boy	Bright promise
Gilly	Girl	Downy-bearded; My joy; Young goat; Bright promise; Youthful; Flower
Gilman	Boy	Promise, Manservant

Gurubachan	Boy	Promise of guru
Jelisaveta	Girl	God is my promise
Jelise	Girl	Mixture of Jean (Gift from God) and Lisa (Promise of God)
Lib	Unisex	An oath; A promise made to God
Lieschen	Girl	God's promise
Liran	Girl	My joy; My song; He sang to me; White jasmine; Beautiful; Pledge; Promise; Ignite; Light fire; Reason; Dawn; Black; Establish; Power; Influence; Orchid
Lisse	Girl	God's promise
Lova	Girl	Famous in battle; Promise; To assure; To permit; To allow; To praise
Mihr	Boy	Love; Sun; The pledge and promise
Misaq	Unisex	An agreement, a promise

Noor-jehan	Girl	The pledge and promise
Peyman	Boy	Oath; Pledge; Promise
Shebah	Girl	A given promise
Vachan	Boy	Speech; Promise
Modurolorilerioluwa	Boy	One who stands on the promise of God
Tukupa	Boy	Promise
Gissel	Unisex	Pledge; Promise; Hostage
Issy	Unisex	God's promise; Devoted to God
Eifa	Unisex	To keep one's promise; Beauty
Sy'rai	Girl	God's promise; God is my oath

Aahid	Boy	Promise; Oath taker

Names that mean ‘promise’ are held in high esteem by the society. Originating from mythologies as well as history, these names are found in all languages and cultures. Parents may choose these names if they value the importance of promise, if they want their children always to keep their word, or because they want to ensure their children value the importance of commitment.

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