153 Names That Mean Wish

Manifest your child's destiny and plant a seed of hope with a meaningful name.

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Last Updated on Nov 12, 2024

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In this post on baby names meaning wish, we will take you on a delightful journey through a collection of names brimming with wishes, sourced from different parts of the world. Each of these names holds a unique story and carries the potential to bless your child with a lifetime of positive energies. Also, each name holds a different desire that parents hold for their child.

You can pick a name that expresses your deepest aspirations for your child, whether they are for a life of pleasure, success, or limitless love. Names such as Aashadhar, meaning ‘one who keeps hope,’ Kamda, which means ‘one who fulfills other’s wishes,’ and Tamanni, signifying ‘one who is hopeful and wishful,’ can be symbolic of the characters and desires that parents wish for their child to possess.

We dive into the cultural importance of these names, emphasizing how they have been treasured for decades and still serve as sources of joy and inspiration for families all throughout the world. Additionally, we also included details on how to pronounce each name and its variations so you can envision how it would sound when you call your child affectionately.

Absorb the intriguing tale and symbolic implications of these names, and think about how they fit with your own goals for your child's future. This selection of names can spark your creativity and help you choose the ideal name that captures your heart's wishes for your child, whether you are drawn to names that stand for strength, hope, or harmony.

Wish is a simple word, lying between the realms of magic and prayer. Wishes motivate us to work harder in life. Bearing this in mind, we bring a bunch of beautiful names for you to explore. Read on!

Name	Gender	Meaning
Marvin	Boy	Famous friend; Sea friend; Bone marrow; Eminent; Noble; Wish; Desire; Young goat or kid
Dream	Unisex	Aspiration; Imagination; Possibility; Hope; Wish; Imaginary events seen in the mid while sleeping
Armani	Girl	Son of Ermanno; Army man; Soldier; From the palace; Hope; Wish
Arman	Boy	Desire; Hope; Wish; From Armenia; Roman
Asha	Girl	Desire; Hope; Wish; Alive; Exist
Armaan	Boy	Desire; Wish; Strong desire
Desire	Unisex	To long for; To wish for; To desire; Desire for the Lord
Mona	Girl	Wish; Noble one; Who lasts forever; Solitary
Naia	Girl	Wave; Sea foam; Aspiration; Wish; Desire; Dolphin; To flow
Kamya	Girl	Wish; Desire; Good Mother; Dame; Foster mother

Emarie	Girl	Ruler; King; Whole; Great; Brave; Wish for a child
Kam	Boy	Love; Desire; Wish; Long; Crave; Crooked nose
Taraji	Girl	To hope; To wish for
Nahia	Girl	Desire; Wish; Aspiration
Murad	Boy	Desired purpose; Wish
Mannat	Girl	Wish or a vow to a deity; Grace; Favor; Praise
Muna	Unisex	Desire; Wish; Spring; First; Vision; Bud
Esha	Girl	Pleasure; Desire; Purity; Wish
Vani	Girl	Voice; Speech; Wish; Desire; Accustomed; God is gracious
Kiren	Unisex	Black; Wish; Hope; Rare; Brightness; Expensive; Orchid; Arisen

Murat	Boy	A wish come true; Desire
Ashish	Boy	Prayer; Benediction; Blessing; Wish; God's grace; Showers of mercy
Aasha	Girl	Hope; Desire; Wish
Divisha	Unisex	Chief of the goddesses; Goddess; Divine wish; A name of Goddess Durga; Light; Torch
Mourad	Boy	Wish; Desire
Arzu	Girl	Wish; Longing; Hope; Desire
Heela	Girl	To hope; To wish
Armeen	Boy	Hope; Desire; Wish
Nozomi	Girl	Wish; Desire; Hope; Wishful beauty; Wishful truth
Omnia	Girl	Wish; Hope

Morad	Boy	Wish; Desire
Marven	Boy	Famous friend; Sea friend; Bone marrow; Eminent; Noble; Wish; Desire; Young goat or kid
Amaani	Unisex	Wish; Hope; Fancy
Ashay	Boy	Thought; Will; Intent; Fortune; Desire; Hope; Wish
Smrithi	Girl	Wish; Desire; Mindfulness
Amalah	Unisex	Clean; Pure; Hope; Wish; Desire;
Eshana	Girl	One of the many names of Lord Shiva; Wish; Desire
Abhilash	Boy	Desire; Wish; Appetite
Kamini	Girl	Beautiful woman; Desired woman; Wish; Goddess
Eisha	Girl	Living; Alive; Desire; Wish

Armita	Girl	Wish; Desire; Humble; Pious; Virtuous; Pure
Marat	Boy	A desired man; Wish
Monia	Unisex	Wish; Desire; Advisor; Single; Rebellious
Chonda	Girl	Stone; Wish
Sidak	Boy	Wish
Arezo	Girl	Wish; Desire
Maanasa	Girl	Mind; Spiritual; A lake; A mountain; Mental worship; Desire; Wish; Intention
Akansha	Girl	Desire or wish
Spruha	Boy	Wish; Desire; Longing; A request
Tamanna	Girl	Wish; Desire;

Akanksha	Girl	Wish; Desire; Hope; Ambition
Arzoo	Girl	Wish; Longing; Hope; Desire
Aakanksha	Girl	Eagerness; Anticipation; Wish; Inordinate desire for someone or something
Marva	Girl	Famous friend; Sea friend; Bone marrow; Eminent; Noble; Wish; Desire; Young goat or kid
Marvina	Girl	Famous friend; Sea friend; Bone marrow; Eminent; Noble; Wish; Desire; Young goat or kid
Easha	Girl	Desire; Wish; Living; Alive
Nore	Unisex	Small person; North; Honour; Wish; Shining light
Trishna	Girl	Thirst; Desire; Wish
Aahwaanith	Boy	One who has Been Invited; Wanted; Something desired; wish
Aakanksh	Boy	Desire; Wish; Crave; Longing

Aarman	Boy	Desire; Awesome; Crave; Want; Wish
Aarth	Boy	Meaning; Desire; Wish
Aarzoo	Boy	Wish; Desire
Abeesht	Boy	Wanted; Desired; To wish; Crave
Abilash	Boy	Wish; Desire
Ahwanith	Boy	Wanted; desired; needed; wish; like; crave; long
Aishna	Boy	Desire; Wish; Crave; Longing; Want
Arithi	Girl	Wish; Desire; Cravings
Ashis	Boy	Blessings; Good wishes; Prayer; Wish
Devachit	Boy	The Will of the Gods; God's desire; God's Wish

Esh	Boy	God; Lord; Master; Head; Wish
Hitansh	Boy	Wish for our happiness and favorable; Helper
Kamiya	Boy	Wish; Desire; Good mother; Dame; Foster mother; God; Valley
Kamna	Boy	Wish; Desire; Long; Crave
Majil	Boy	Hope; Wish; Trust; Expectation
Manorath	Boy	Desire; Wish; Long; Crave; Wantings of a mind; Aspiration of Mind
Orman	Boy	Forest; Wish; Hope
Pejman	Boy	Desire; Wish; Broken-hearted; Sad; A variant of Pezhman
Abhidhya	Girl	WIsh; Longing
Abhikama	Boy	Fondness or wish

Abhilasa	Girl	Desire; Wish
Abhilasha	Girl	Desire; Wish; Longing
Abhipsha	Girl	A strong desire of wish
Abhisha	Girl	Desire; Wish; The goddess of will
Abilasha	Girl	The wish or the desires
Abilisha	Girl	A wish or desire of a person
Aeshna	Girl	The desire or wish of a known person
Ailufa	Girl	Wish
Akanksh	Boy	Desire; Wish; One who is capable of being a mediator with a good friendship ability
Amany	Unisex	Hope; Fancy; Wish; Peace

Araju	Girl	A lovely wish
Arezou	Boy	Desire; Wish
Armaani	Girl	Wish
Armigil	Girl	Wish; Desire; Longing wish
Ashapurna	Girl	Fulfillment of a wish
Avilasa	Girl	A very personal desire; One who has a secret wish
Chahana	Girl	Wish; Desire; Affection
Chahna	Girl	Wish; Desire; Affection
Daluh	Unisex	Wish; a desire
Dodinas	Boy	One who is a wish come true

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By giving your child a name that expresses a wish, you are establishing a lifelong bond between them and the inspiring forces you have in mind for them. These baby names meaning wish can inspire your child to fulfill their desires and also those of their loved ones. May the names you decide on serve as a source of inspiration and courage for you and your child as you set off on this amazing parenting adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What specific cultures or regions have names that mean 'wish'?

Arman is a trendy name that means 'desire' or 'wish' in Persian. Akansha is a classic feminine name translating to 'wish' in Sanskrit. Dilek in Turkish, Maram in Arabic, and Nahia in Basque also share similar connotations. Tumaini is a unisex name that means 'wish' in Swahili.

2. What are some historical or literary figures with names that mean 'wish'?

Murad is an Arabic name that means 'wish' or 'desire.' Several Ottoman Sultans, including the Ottoman Sultan Murad I, bore this name. Desiderius comes from the Latin term desiderium, which means 'longing' or 'desire.' The Dutch philosopher and Catholic theologian Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus is a notable bearer of this name. Willehad, meaning 'desire,' is associated with the Christian missionary and Bishop of Bremen Willehad.

Infographic: Desirable Baby Names That Mean Wish

Children are the wish of every parent. If your little one is the result of the most important wish that you have ever had, what is better than giving them a name that resonates with the same feelings? If you are searching for such names for your child, this infographic is the one that you should keep handy. You can also share it with others in search of similar names.

enticing baby names that mean wish (infographic)

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