300+ Goddess Names

  1. Nete
    • Origin:

      Greek, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      In Greek mythology, Nete was one of the Muses of the lyre. One of the lyre's seven notes is named for her.
  2. Mokosh
    • Origin:

      Proto-Slavic
    • Meaning:

      "moisture"
    • Description:

      A goddess of women, childbirth, weaving, and sheep-shearing worshipped in Slavic regions. She was the only female deity whose idol was erected by Vladimir the Great in his Kyiv sanctuary along with statues of other major gods.
  3. Khorshid
    • Origin:

      Persian
    • Meaning:

      "radiant sun"
    • Description:

      Khorshid, also found as Khurshid and Khursheed, is the Persian word for sun and a name used for both girls and boys. The name of a place in Iran, Khorshid is the title of an Iranian film about street children, angilicized as Sun Children. Khorshid Khanom, or Sun Lady, was an ancient fertility and water goddess, the personification of Anahita.
  4. Moryana
    • Origin:

      Russian and Ukrainian deity
    • Description:

      Moryana is a female sea spirit in Slavic folklore. The name Moryana is roughly translated to "she of the sea", and she is believed to take the form of a large fish — even playing with dolphins.
  5. Utrenica
    • Origin:

      Belorussian deity
    • Description:

      The personification of the morning star. She is said to be one of 3 sisters — the others being the Midday star and Evening star — called the Zoras.
  6. Euporia
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "prosperity"
    • Description:

      Not to be confused with Euphoria, Euporia was the Greek goddess of abundance.
  7. Polyhymnia
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "one of many praises"
    • Description:

      Polyhymnia was one of the nine Muses of Greek mythology, associated with hymns, poetry, and dance. It's a whole lotta name for one girl, but now that Persephone and Calliope are on the table, Polyhymnia feels like much more of a possibility.
  8. Hellotia
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "marsh"
    • Description:

      In Greek mythology, a surname of Athena and an epithet of Europa.
  9. Oba
    • Origin:

      Nigerian
    • Description:

      Intriguing name of the ancient goddess of rivers.
  10. Brizo
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "to slumber"
    • Description:

      Brizo was a minor Greek goddess who was known as a protector of fishermen, sailors, and mariners. She was worshipped primarily by the women of Delos, who set out food offerings in small boats.
  11. Kanya
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "virgin"
    • Description:

      Hindu goddess name whose meaning makes it one of the prime names for Virgo babies.
  12. Carna
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "flesh"
    • Description:

      Carna was a Roman goddess of the heart and flesh. She was eventually conflated with Cardea, goddess of hinges.
  13. Carda
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "hinge"
    • Description:

      Another name for Cardea, the Roman goddess of hinges who was typically associated with doorways.
  14. Venilia
    • Origin:

      Latin, deity name
    • Description:

      A rare, melodic name that's not at all vanilla. In Roman myth, Venilia — also spelled Venelia — was a nymph associated with the winds and sea.
  15. Divona
    • Origin:

      Celtic
    • Meaning:

      "divine"
    • Description:

      A Celtic goddess of springs and rivers.
  16. Panacea
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "a cure for all ills"
  17. Alectrona
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "rooster, morning"
    • Description:

      A minor Greek sun goddess with a beautiful and electrifying name.
  18. Papa
    • Origin:

      Maori
    • Meaning:

      "earth"
    • Description:

      A baby girl named Papa might cause some confusion, but the Papa (or Papatuanuku) of Polynesian mythology is the mother or earth goddess.
  19. Kuutar
    • Origin:

      Finnish
    • Description:

      Kuutar is the goddess of the Moon in Finnish mythology. She owns the gold of the Moon, spins golden yarns, and weaves clothes out of them. Her counterpart is Päivätär, the goddess of the sun.
  20. Latona
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "light"
    • Description:

      Latona is the Roman equivalent of Leto, the Greek goddess of light. These days Leto feels more modern for a baby girl, but Latona retains its appeal.