Names That Mean Lord

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

Natale is the handsome gender-neutral Italian spin on Natalia or Natalie or Noel, traditionally given to babies born on Christmas Day. English speakers might stumble over the pronunciation -- Natalie? Natal? -- but they'll catch on. Babbo Natale is the Italian name for Santa Claus. Natalino is the adorable short form.

Has never left its native milieu.

Variant of Gruffudd and Griffith

Beelzebub was a god formerly worshipped in Ekron, but has been adapted by Ibrahimic religions to be synonymous with Satan.

Kyrion derives from the Greek word kyrios, meaning "the lord." Kyrion was one of the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste in the 4th century AD.

Hrisihikesh (the first H is silent) is another name for Lord Vishnu. Musician Hrishikesh Hirway is the creator of the popular podcast Song Exploder. The internationally-friendly short form is Hrishi, pronounced like Rishi.

This name is connected to the Basque myth of the Basajaunak. These giant hairy woodsmen and women purportedly taught humans about agriculture, animal husbandry and ironworking and were also responsible for erecting large megaliths across the region.

Variation of Gruffydd, the name that led to Griffith.

This name, rich with meaning, is one of the more widely-used names in the Nigerian diaspora.

The original Welsh spelling of Griffith, and a common name among medieval Welsh royalty. Gruffudd (or Gruffydd) ap Llywelyn was an 11th-century Welsh ruler who fought the English.

Noadiah has biblical namesakes both male and female. The female Noadiah is a prophetess in the Book of Nehemiah, while the male Noadiah is mentioned in the Book of Ezra. Noa is a sweet and logical short form.

Dinesh is a popular Indian name -- it stands for the sun in Hindu texts -- made familiar in the US by the HBO show Silicon Valley via the character played by Kumail Nanjiani. With the emphasis on the second syllable, Dinesh is a name that translates easily.

The most common form of Natalia in Estonia, where there is a strong Russian influence on baby names.

Elaborate, ultra-feminine variation of Gianna.

Currently fashionable in Slovenia.

In the Old Testament, this was the name of the father of the prophet Joel.

An alternative spelling of biblical Jedidiah.