47 Baby Names Meaning 'Sacrifice'

A sacrifice is usually made for the greater good. Hence, baby names that mean ‘sacrifice’ are given as a means to perhaps achieve greater things in life later. These names often symbolize strength and selflessness. They may also suggest giving up something for something good in return. Names that mean ‘sacrifice,’ though not as common as others, are still found in almost every culture and language. Whether rooted in history, religion, or mythology, these names often talk about commitment to achieve good things.

The Arabic name Qurban is one of the most well-known names with this meaning. While it is a vocabulary word in Arabic, Qurban is also used as a first name in Urdu and Azerbaijani. It means ‘sacrifice’ or ‘sacrificial animal.’ It holds special significance in Islam as it is associated with Eid al-Adha, during which an animal is sacrificed ritually. This name has several variants in different languages, such as Ghorban in Persian, Gurban in Turkmen, and Qurbon in Uzbek and Tajik. The Japanese name Gisei and the Chechen name Kurbika also have the same meaning. You can find these names in mythologies, too. Some examples of these are Thyia from Greek mythology and Zemyna from Baltic mythology. Even in Sanskrit, you can find names like Ritwik, which is now used as a modern name in many languages, including Hindi and Marathi.

These examples show how sacrifice is a universal concept. They reflect the theme of sacrifice both literally and figuratively. Moreover, they symbolize faith and love for a higher purpose.

Parents often choose these names for their children to connect them to their roots. They may also choose these names because they want their children to grow into generous and selfless adults. These names suggest honor and great love for a higher power. They may also instill a sense of purpose and meaning in a child.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Gilda		Girl	Sacrifice; Tribute; Compensation; Payment
Havish		Boy	Lord Shiva; Sacrifice; One who gives offerings to god.
Zuha		Girl	Forenoon; Sacrifice; Immolate
Savan		Boy	Monsoon; One who offers a sacrifice to God
Gilmar		Boy	Famous hostage; Famous sacrifice
Nishad		Boy	To sit; To recline; Consecration for a sacrifice
Ambellina		Unisex	Sacrifice; Powerful
Dheeksha		Girl	Initiation; Sacrifice; Preparation for a ceremony
Gella		Girl	Sacrifice; Value
Balhar		Boy	Sacrifice; Devotion; Worship; Follow
Balihar		Boy	Sacrifice; Devotion; Worship; Follow
Hotri		Boy	One who sacrifices; One who knows the Yajurveda; A priest who at sacrifice recites the hymns of the Rigveda
Manyu		Boy	Passion; Sacrifice; Courage; Epithet of Lord Shiva
Pareshti		Boy	Having the highest sacrifice or Worship
Qurban		Boy	Martyr; Sacrifice; Offering
Rajasuya		Girl	A sacrifice performed by a King to be entitled to the throne; Royal
Adhvara		Boy	A sacrifice; One who cannot cause an injury
Adhvaryu		Boy	The chief priest; One who performs Hindu rituals of sacrifice
Adisisira		Boy	The primary head for religious sacrifice
Ahda		Boy	Eid al-Adha; The festival of the sacrifice, also called Bakr-Eid
Ahuka		Girl	Offerer; Sacrificer; A person who can offer sacrifice
Ahuti		Girl	Sacrifice; Give up; Forgo; Surrender
Arpun		Boy	Sacrifice
Asvadavan		Boy	One who is the acceptor of the sacrifice of horse
Darbhi		Boy	Making sacrifice
Dvaraka		Boy	A sacrifice made; Lord Krishna
Fadwa		Boy	To redeem; Save; Self-sacrifice
Gwinne		Boy	Protection; One who will protect the family, nation or public; One who is ready to sacrifice for the nation
Gylda		Girl	Value; Sacrifice; Knowing true
Jelle		Boy	Payment; Tribute; Compensation; Money; Value; Festival of sacrifice
Ketutra		Girl	A fragrance or a sacrifice by someone
Nessie		Girl	Chaste; Gentle; To sacrifice or worship
Nisar		Girl	Avenge; Sacrifice; Retaliate
Nishar		Boy	Sacrifice; Warmth
Oslac		Boy	Offering or sacrifice to God; God's warrior
Prayaga		Boy	Sacrifice; A horse; A place of pilgrimage
Quarbani		Boy	One who makes the sacrifice
Qurbaan		Boy	One who makes a sacrifice; A martyr
Shahadat		Boy	Sacrifice; Martyrdom; Evidence; Testimony
Tassadaq		Girl	She who makes the sacrifice
Qateel		Boy	The one who can sacrifice anything for the welfare of the almighty
Ijaya		Girl	Sacrifice
Yaagnya		Girl	A ritual sacrifice with a specific objective
Tyag		Boy	Sacrifice; A person who doesn't hesitate to sacrifice
Yagya		Boy	A holy ceremony; Sacrifice; Ritual offering
Fidvi		Boy	One who is ready to sacrifice himself
Zibah		Unisex	My delight is in her; Sacrifice

Sacrifice is a quality that appears in several cultures and religions as a way to achieve the greater good. As this concept is universal, names that mean ‘sacrifice’ are found across different languages. These names may be associated with religions or mythologies. They have ancient origins but are still used in contemporary languages. These names often symbolize faith and love. Moreover, they also signify strength and endurance. Parents may choose these names in the hope that their children will grow up with a generous and selfless spirit. These names may be few, but their meaning is so deep that they create a lasting impression on others.