266 Divine Names That Mean Sacred

Every parent wants to give their child a name infused with spiritual, divine, and heavenly qualities. Baby names meaning sacred is one of the themes believed to have a transformative effect on individuals' lives and destinies. The term 'sacred' can refer to something precious and cherished or be respectively dedicated to human rights or honesty. Throughout history, baby names meaning sacred have outlined societies' profound respect and reverence for their spiritual essence. In ancient Egypt, the spiritual world was assumed to be omnipotent. The elements of the spiritual world have been tangibly represented through art, architecture, amulets, statues, and sacred objects used by royalty (1). Egyptian pharaohs and oracles are considered to have divine connections. Thus, Egyptian names meaning sacred are inspired by names of the mythological deities and pharaohs, cosmology, natural elements, and hieroglyphic symbols. These names embody the divine qualities of gods and goddesses and aim to invoke blessings and protection from the spiritual realm. In Hindu culture, names such as Bilwa (the scared leaf used in Shiva worship), Daivansh (one who is of divine origin), Gangotri (the sacred river of Ganga or Parvati), and Omkar (the all-encompassing universal sound) demonstrate the holy bond between the divine and nature. Choosing names meaning 'sacred' also became prevalent in Abrahamic, Islamic, and Tribal cultures. Among the native tribes, names were often chosen based on ancestral names, sacred visions, or dreams experienced by the parents or village elders. However, such names drew inspiration from their holy texts in Abrahamic and Islamic religions. Hence, such names are believed to remind children of their spiritual heritage and the sacred covenant with God. If these elements associated with names meaning 'sacred' attract you, explore the following list of baby names. It has idyllic baby names, filled with outward charm, encompassing a variety of origins and styles, which are one-of-a-kind.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Cohen		Boy	One who performs sacred rituals; Priest
Julio		Boy	Sacred to Jupiter; Youthful; Downy-bearded
Jerry		Boy	God will exalt; Sacred name; Power of the spear
Jerome		Boy	Sacred name
Aryana		Girl	Most holy; Pure one; Very sacred
Aryanna		Girl	Most holy; Pure one; Very sacred
Om		Boy	Sacred syllable; Primordial sound
Pranav		Boy	Phonic sound for sacred syllable Om
Roen		Unisex	Sacred name
Eldon		Boy	Ella's hill; Sacred hill
Nivaan		Boy	Sacred; Holy; Bound
Jeronimo		Boy	Sacred name
Baruch		Boy	Blessed; Sacred
Elden		Boy	Ella's hill; Sacred hill; Old friend; Light; Ray
Wellington		Boy	Holy settlement; Sacred town
Kirin		Boy	Praiser; Poet; Light beam; One who praises; Sacred creature representing beauty, grace, and knowledge
Vedh		Unisex	Sacred knowledge; Wisdom; Quake
Tulsi		Boy	Sacred plant; Holy basil
Jerron		Boy	Cry of rejoicing; Sacred name
Kush		Boy	Sacred grass
Zionna		Girl	Heavenly; Sacred place
Jeron		Boy	Sacred name
Neeva		Girl	Sacred; Holy; Connection; Bright
Roni		Boy	My joy; My song; True image; Sacred name
Vedika		Unisex	Knowledge; Sacred texts
Hareem		Girl	Dedicated to God; Destroyed; With pierced nose; A sacred, forbidden place
Olina		Girl	Ancestor's descendant; Blessed; Sacred; Joy
Arafat		Boy	Sacred hill near Mecca
Ashwath		Boy	Sacred fig tree; Pipal tree; Banyan tree; Tree of knowledge
Girolamo		Boy	A sacred name
Lucus		Boy	Light; To shine; From Lucania; Sacred grove
Ruhani		Girl	Spiritual; Sacred
Tirth		Unisex	Holy place; Sacred water; A worthy person
Pranavi		Girl	Phonic sound for sacred syllable Om
Zariana		Girl	Sacred
Aanaya		Unisex	Goddess; Bringing; Investiture with the sacred thread; Consecrated fire
Sejal		Girl	Pure; Sacred water; Teardrop
Aum		Boy	The sacred syllable; Essence of the cosmic world; The Supreme Absolute
Arshiv		Unisex	Divine; Sacred; Heavenly
Gerome		Boy	Sacred name
Oleg		Boy	Holy; Blessed; Sacred
Jerrica		Girl	Yahweh will exalt; Sacred name; Spear ruler
Dharmik		Unisex	Religious; Spiritual; Law; Duty; Virtue; A name of Lord Ganesha; Sacred; Brave
Loyd		Boy	Gray-haired; Sacred
Arieanna		Girl	Most holy; Sacred
Neevan		Boy	Holy; Sacred; Foundation; Base
Omkar		Boy	Sound of the sacred syllable; The primordial sound
Joen		Unisex	Yahweh is gracious; Sacred name
Ashvath		Boy	Sacred fig tree; Pipal tree; Strong; Powerful
Delos		Boy	Name of a sacred Greek island
Dishan		Boy	One with sacred knowledge; An ibex
Gita		Girl	Song; Divine melody; A sacred Hindu text
Hiero		Boy	Priest; Sacred; Holy place
Jerone		Boy	Sacred name
Hylia		Unisex	Divine and sacred
Louka		Unisex	From Lucania; Forest wood; Sacred wood; Light
Eloria		Unisex	Hawthorn, a sacred plant
Panos		Boy	All holy; Devoted to the gods; Sacred
Psalms		Unisex	Sacred songs or poems; A song sung to the harp; To pluck or play a stringed instrument with the fingers
Richa		Girl	Praise; Verse; Sacred text; Peaceful Ruler; Rich; Army commander; Kingdom's army; Mighty army
Towa		Unisex	Sun; Sacred; Eternity; Distant; Far; Thunder
Senon		Boy	Holy; Sacred; Asia; Where the sun meets the sea; Lively; Active; Living
Venkat		Unisex	Lord Vishnu; Name of a sacred hill
Pavani		Girl	Goddess Ganga; Holy; Sacred
Kaveri		Girl	Name of a sacred river in South India
Durva		Girl	Sacred grass
Pavithra		Girl	Pure, sacred, holy
Ayia		Unisex	Goddess; Sacred; Divine
Tulasi		Girl	The holy basil plant; Sacred plant
Aksha		Unisex	Axis of the sun; Sacred knowledge; God's blessings
Yahara		Unisex	Sacred or blessed river
Tehreem		Girl	Respect; Sanctity; Sacred one
Moria		Girl	Sacred olive tree; Fate; Destiny; Beloved; Second; Love; Affection; Seen by God
Madhavi		Girl	Woman of the race of Madhu or Yadu; Subhadra; Spring; Honey-sugar; Sacred basil; Earth
Haram		Unisex	Sacred place; Forbidden place
Geeta		Girl	Song; Sacred song or poem
Marae		Unisex	Cleared and free of weeds or trees; Cleared space; A Polynesian sacred altar or enclosure
Olia		Girl	Sacred; Blessed
Ved		Boy	A sacred text in Hindu religion; Ancient scriptures; Leave; Farewell; Valedictory; Firewood
Aarshin		Boy	Pious; Sacred; Religious Devotion
Adag		Girl	Pure; UnBlemished; Sacred
Ashwathama		Boy	The sacred voice which relates to that of a horse; Having the strength of a horse
Aswath		Boy	A sacred fig tree
Banarasi		Boy	One who Belongs to Benaras, a sacred place in India
Bhanaviya		Boy	Belonging to the Sun; Sacred; Glorious; Holy; Radiant; Illuminous
Bhanudatta		Boy	Offered by the Sun; Sacred; Holy; Pious
Bhart		Boy	Divine; Godly; Celestial; Holy; Pious; Sacred
Bhasura		Boy	The shining God; Crystal; Enlightened; Sacred; Divine; Holy; Pious
Bhavaboothi		Boy	Ashes of Shiva; Sacred ash; Name of a Sanskrit Author
Bhraja		Boy	Shining; Sacred; Illuminating; Glorious; Radiant; Gleaming
Bhrajata		Boy	Shining; Sacred; Illuminating; Glorious; Radiant; Gleaming
Bilva		Boy	A tree sacred to Lord Shiva; A leaf from the sacred tree; Leaf of the wood apple tree
Bilwa		Unisex	A tree sacred to Lord Shiva; A leaf from the sacred tree; Leaf of the wood apple tree
Choksha		Boy	Pure; Clean; Holy; Sacred
Choska		Boy	Pure; Clean; Holy; Sacred
Dahman		Boy	Pious People; Religious; Spiritual Person; Principled and Sacred in his thoughts
Daivansh		Boy	Of Divine Origin; Religious; Godly; Sacred Being
Deivigan		Boy	Spiritual; Divine; Religious; Pious; Holy; Sacred
Devahridhay		Boy	Divine heart; Pious and sacred soul
Devain		Boy	Religious; Pious; Sacred; Holy; Divine; Spiritual

Infographic: Blessed Baby Names Meaning Sacred

Names meaning sacred are woven with spiritual reverence, historical practices, and traditional symbolism. From ancient civilization to modern, these names reflect the profound connections between the earthly and the divine. The following infographic unravels the significance of these names in various cultures worldwide. Do take a look to discover the sacred names you could give your child.

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