Names That Mean Miracle, Heavenly, or Divine

  1. Panthea
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "all the gods"
    • Description:

      Anthea would be simpler and prettier, though Panthea has possibilities.
  2. Milvi
    • Origin:

      Estonian diminutive of Miranda, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "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".
  3. Ohanna
    • Origin:

      Hebrew/Armenian
    • Meaning:

      "God's gracious gift"
    • Description:

      A joyous, celebratory-sounding name.
  4. Devak
    • Origin:

      India
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  5. Selket
    • Origin:

      Egyptian mythology name
    • Description:

      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.
  6. Nayab
    • Origin:

      Persian
    • Meaning:

      "rare, unique"
    • Description:

      This is a lovely Persian name for a rare, special girl.
  7. Buğlem
    • Origin:

      Turkish
    • Meaning:

      "angel that heralds the heaven"
  8. Okîsikow
    • Origin:

      Cree
    • Meaning:

      "angel"
    • Description:

      Heavenly name from the Cree language.
  9. Dalili
    • Origin:

      Swahili
    • Meaning:

      "a sign from the gods"
    • Description:

      Lovely, melodic Dalila/Delilah cousin.
  10. Gundruna
    • Origin:

      Swedish
    • Meaning:

      "divine wisdom"
    • Description:

      Baby-naming rule #487: it's probably best to avoid names whose only possible nickname is Gun.
  11. Hanita
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "divine grace"
    • Description:

      The added h turns Anita alluring and breathy.
  12. Heirani
    • Origin:

      Tahitian
    • Meaning:

      "heavenly crown; heavenly flowers"
    • Description:

      The Tahitian variation of Leilani.
  13. Mansur
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "divine aid"
    • Description:

      Prevalent Arabic name that suggests a man who is sure of himself.
  14. Deodar
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  15. Mirabei
    • Origin:

      From the Latin Mirabilis
    • Meaning:

      "wonderful"
  16. Senalda
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "a sign"
    • Description:

      Nearly unknown here, with good reason.