Names That Mean Miracle, Heavenly, or Divine

  1. Ulanni
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "heavenly beauty"
    • Description:

      This name is a variation of U'i lani, which means heavenly beauty in Hawaiian.
  2. Zevadiah
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God's gift"
    • Description:

      One of the most unusual of the "iah" names, it comes with the appealing and usable nickname Zev.
  3. Deodar
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "divine wood"
    • Description:

      Name of the "god tree," a tall cedar native to India that also grows in California and England. Not a prime baby name candidate.
  4. Selket
    • Origin:

      Egyptian mythology name
    • Description:

      Also spelled Selqet, Serket and Serqet, Selket was the Ancient Egyptian goddess of the scorpions and of magic. She was a helpful goddess and protected souls on their journey to the afterlife. She is also associated with childbirth (potentially making her a great choice for the daughter of a midwife or obstetrician). Her connection to scorpions is a symbol of her power and makes her a good namesake for a child born under the zodiac sign of Scorpio.
  5. Nayab
    • Origin:

      Persian
    • Meaning:

      "rare, unique"
    • Description:

      This is a lovely Persian name for a rare, special girl.
  6. Ohanna
    • Origin:

      Hebrew and Armenian
    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"
    • Description:

      A joyous, celebratory-sounding name.
  7. Dalili
    • Origin:

      Swahili
    • Meaning:

      "a sign from the gods"
    • Description:

      Lovely, melodic Dalila/Delilah cousin.
  8. Devak
    • Origin:

      India
    • Meaning:

      "divine"
    • Description:

      In Marathi culture a devak is a totem or 'family guardian' that is symbolised by a material thing (like a tree or a mountain). Men and women with the same devak cannot marry.
  9. Mirabei
    • Origin:

      From the Latin Mirabilis
    • Meaning:

      "wonderful"
  10. Okîsikow
    • Origin:

      Cree
    • Meaning:

      "angel"
    • Description:

      Heavenly name from the Cree language.
  11. Gundruna
    • Origin:

      Swedish
    • Meaning:

      "divine wisdom"
    • Description:

      Baby-naming rule #487: it's probably best to avoid names whose only possible nickname is Gun.
  12. Heirani
    • Origin:

      Tahitian
    • Meaning:

      "heavenly crown; heavenly flowers"
    • Description:

      The Tahitian variation of Leilani.
  13. Mansur
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "divine aid"
    • Description:

      Prevalent Arabic name that suggests a man who is sure of himself.
  14. Hanita
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "divine grace"
    • Description:

      The added h turns Anita alluring and breathy.
  15. Buğlem
    • Origin:

      Turkish
    • Meaning:

      "angel that heralds the heaven"
  16. Senalda
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "a sign"
    • Description:

      Nearly unknown here, with good reason.
  17. Minoo
    • Origin:

      Persian
    • Meaning:

      "heaven, paradise"
    • Description:

      A sweet sounding name with a powerful meaning, Minoo is a name of Persian origin that is used in Iran and India, and by Iranian families across the world. Actress Minoo Mumtaz, scientist Minoo Lenarz, and actress Minoo Sharifi are notable bearers of the name, while Minu is an alternative spelling.