873+ Names That Mean God

Though pleasant enough, Samala is sure to require lots of explanation.

A top Icelandic name in the form Guðmundur. Gummi and Gvender are common nicknames.

Countless variations of Elizabeth have been used around the world for centuries, from Elspeth to Isabella to Betty. Elsabet is a version that is popular in Ethiopia, often with the sweet and stylish nicknames Elsa or Elsi.

Nyakyusa form of John.

Not an adverb baby name, but an international nickname for Hans and Heinrich.

Borne by the father of Anna the prophetess in the New Testament. It also features as an angel in the apocryphal Book of Enoch.

A spunky diminutive of Hanne, itself derived from Johanna or Johanne.

see AMADEUS

A cool Germanic and Scandinavian short form of Johannes, from John.

From elements meaning "a god" and "cauldron, helmet", this name is more at home in a Norse saga than on a baby, even in its native Scandinavia. But variants Askell and Eskil feel interesting and wearable.

Elizabeth is a name of hundreds of variations, but this German name for girls, redolent of the Olde Country, is unfamiliar in the U.S. and likely to remain so.

An alternative transcription of Hebrew Benaiah, currently among the Top 50 boys' names in Israel.

Intriguing Russian possibility, even though proper pronunciation would not be obvious. Ilya might be a more manageable option.

This name appears frequently in the Old Testament, notably as the Hebrew name of Shadrach.

Anglicized spelling of Meirion, the Welsh form of Marianus.

If default nickname Eli is too common for your tastes, you may consider resuscitating the antique nickname Lige for your little Elijah.

With Lazarus heating up, this slimmer Eastern European form will likely see an uptick in use.

An ancient saint's name, modernized as Theofanis in Greek.