Names That Mean Gift

  1. Matana
    • Origin:

      Feminization of Matan, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "gift"
    • Description:

      The feminine form of Matan, a classic Hebrew name perfect for a long wished-for baby.
  2. Menodora
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "gift of the moon"
    • Description:

      A beautiful and evocative Greek mythology name which was also borne by a 4th century saint. A unique alternative to Theodora.
  3. Damiri
    • Origin:

      Slavic, American
    • Meaning:

      "gift"
    • Description:

      Possibly a spin on Damir, a Slavic name from the elements "give" and "peace, world" or from a revolutionary slogan. But the name's usage in the US seems more likely to be tied to its fashionable sound, echoing names like Amiri and Damari.
  4. Doroteja
    • Origin:

      Slovene, Croatian, Serbian, and Macedonian variation of Dorothea, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"
    • Description:

      The common translation of Dorothea in Central Europe.
  5. Lahja
    • Origin:

      Finnish
    • Meaning:

      "gift"
    • Description:

      This evocative and attractive Finnish name means gift.
  6. Doll
    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Dorothy
    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"
    • Description:

      An old-fashioned Dorothy short form — today we prefer Dolly, Dot, or Dottie.
  7. Mattityahu
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"
    • Description:

      The oldest form of Matthew, from the Hebrew roots mattan, meaning "gift", and yah, "God".
  8. Ebunoluwa
    • Origin:

      Yoruba, Nigerian
    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"
    • Description:

      Classic choice in Nigeria that has been used in the US since 1999.
  9. Ata
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "gift"
    • Description:

      Typically a masculine name in Turkey and Arabic countries.
  10. Mattitia
    • Origin:

      Judeo-Italian variation of Mattityahu, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"
  11. Matyáš
    • Origin:

      Czech variation of Matthias, Aramaic
    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"
    • Description:

      The Czech version of Matthias was derived via the Hungarian variation, Mátyás.
  12. Dóra
    • Origin:

      Hungarian and Icelandic variation of Dora
    • Meaning:

      "gift"
  13. Jaśmina
    • Origin:

      Polish variation of Jasmine
    • Meaning:

      "gift from God"
  14. Tiia
    • Origin:

      Finnish variation of Dorothea, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"
    • Description:

      The Finnish cognate of Thea, from Dorothea.
  15. Jázmin
    • Origin:

      Hungarian variation of Jasmine, Persian
    • Meaning:

      "gift from God"
  16. Hadiyya
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "gift"
    • Description:

      Perfect for a long-awaited child or rainbow baby.