Cat Names That Mean Miracle

  1. Masuyo
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "increase + generation; increase + gift"
    • Description:

      Masuyo has always been a rarity in Japan, but it was more common in the 19th century than at any other time.
  2. Marivel
    • Origin:

      English invented name
    • Meaning:

      "marvel"
    • Description:

      Only in use in the US since the late 1950s, Marivel may have originated as a creative spin on Marvel, perhaps influenced by Maribel, which has followed the same popularity trajectory (although much higher up the charts).
  3. 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.
  4. Kirpa
    • Origin:

      Indian, Punjabi, Urdu
    • Meaning:

      "blessing, mercy"
    • Description:

      A cool and uncommon unisex Indian name.
  5. Bracha
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "blessing"
    • Description:

      Bracha is literally the Hebrew word for blessing. It's rarely put on the birth certificate in the US, although many Jewish girls carry it as their Hebrew name.
  6. 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.
  7. Kirpa
    • Origin:

      Indian, Punjabi, Urdu
    • Meaning:

      "blessing, mercy"
    • Description:

      A cool and uncommon unisex Indian name.
  8. Csaba
    • Origin:

      Hungarian
    • Meaning:

      "shepherd, gift"
  9. Doll
    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Dorothy
    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"
    • Description:

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

      Finnish
    • Meaning:

      "gift"
    • Description:

      This evocative and attractive Finnish name means gift.
  11. Ata
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "gift"
    • Description:

      Typically a masculine name in Turkey and Arabic countries.
  12. Bennath
    • Origin:

      Cornish
    • Meaning:

      "blessing"
    • Description:

      Many Cornish names in use today are taken directly from the dictionary, as is the case with Bennath, a noun meaning "blessing." Despite its similarity to the male name Bennett, Bennath is most commonly used among baby girls.
  13. Tiia
    • Origin:

      Finnish variation of Dorothea, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"
    • Description:

      The Finnish cognate of Thea, from Dorothea.
  14. Hadiyya
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "gift"
    • Description:

      Perfect for a long-awaited child or rainbow baby.