Spiritual Baby Names and Meanings
- Lovemore
Origin:
Southern African, EnglishMeaning:
"loving and kind person"Description:
Used as a surname and as a first name, Lovemore is predominantly given to boys in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi and Botswana. It is a virtue name with spiritual undertones, and may be used alongside names such as Loveness, Moreblessing, and Gracious — names that may feel bold elsewhere but are familiar in southern Africa. Notable bearers include footballer Lovemore Mokgweetsi, boxer and solicitor Lovemore N'dou, writer Charles Lovemore Mungoshi, and politician and activist Lovemore Madhuku.
- Sanjoli
Origin:
Form of Sanjali, Hindi, IndianMeaning:
"hands joined and clasped in prayer"Description:
An alternative form of Sanjali, this name has the spiritual meaning of "hands joined in prayer". The O spelling may simply be down to differences in transliterating the Hindi to English, however, it might also be influenced by the name Joli / Jolie.
- Requiem
Origin:
Word name, LatinMeaning:
"rest; act or token of remembrance; Mass or musical composition for the souls of the dead"Description:
A word name with grandeur, musicality, and a hint of spirituality, Requiem could have the nickname Remi. Associated with remembrance, Catholic Mass, and music for the dead, it more literally means "rest". It has never been used as a name, as yet.
- Requiem
Origin:
Word name, LatinMeaning:
"rest; act or token of remembrance; Mass or musical composition for the souls of the dead"Description:
A word name with grandeur, musicality, and a hint of spirituality, Requiem could have the nickname Remi. Associated with remembrance, Catholic Mass, and music for the dead, it more literally means "rest". It has never been used as a name, as yet.
- Revival
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"restoration, renewed popularity or life"Description:
A rare word name with both a futuristic feel and a spiritual undertone. While its similarity in sound to the word "rival" and the rarity might put some people off, it has seen usage in South Africa, Malawi, and Nigeria.