Names That Mean Miracle, Heavenly, or Divine
- Panthea
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"all the gods"Description:
Anthea would be simpler and prettier, though Panthea has possibilities.
- Milvi
Origin:
Estonian diminutive of Miranda, LatinMeaning:
"marvelous"Description:
The Estonian writer Mats Tõnisson created Milvi as a nickname for Miranda. It's also connected to the Estonian word miilama, meaning "glow" or "burn slowly".
- Ohanna
Origin:
Hebrew/ArmenianMeaning:
"God's gracious gift"Description:
A joyous, celebratory-sounding name.
- Devak
Origin:
IndiaMeaning:
"divine"Description:
In Marathi culture a devak is a totem or 'family guardian' that is symbolised by a material thing (like a tree or a mountain). Men and women with the same devak cannot marry.
- Selket
Origin:
Egyptian mythology nameDescription:
Also spelled Selqet, Serket and Serqet, Selket was the Ancient Egyptian goddess of the scorpions and of magic. She was a helpful goddess and protected souls on their journey to the afterlife. She is also associated with childbirth (potentially making her a great choice for the daughter of a midwife or obstetrician). Her connection to scorpions is a symbol of her power and makes her a good namesake for a child born under the zodiac sign of Scorpio.
- Nayab
Origin:
PersianMeaning:
"rare, unique"Description:
This is a lovely Persian name for a rare, special girl.
- Buğlem
Origin:
TurkishMeaning:
"angel that heralds the heaven"
- Okîsikow
Origin:
CreeMeaning:
"angel"Description:
Heavenly name from the Cree language.
- Dalili
Origin:
SwahiliMeaning:
"a sign from the gods"Description:
Lovely, melodic Dalila/Delilah cousin.
- Gundruna
Origin:
SwedishMeaning:
"divine wisdom"Description:
Baby-naming rule #487: it's probably best to avoid names whose only possible nickname is Gun.
- Hanita
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"divine grace"Description:
The added h turns Anita alluring and breathy.
- Heirani
Origin:
TahitianMeaning:
"heavenly crown; heavenly flowers"Description:
The Tahitian variation of Leilani.
- Mansur
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"divine aid"Description:
Prevalent Arabic name that suggests a man who is sure of himself.
- Deodar
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"divine wood"Description:
Name of the "god tree," a tall cedar native to India that also grows in California and England. Not a prime baby name candidate.
- Mirabei
Origin:
From the Latin MirabilisMeaning:
"wonderful"
- Senalda
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"a sign"Description:
Nearly unknown here, with good reason.