Names That Mean Miracle, Heavenly, or Divine

  1. Chazon
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "prophecy, revelation"
    • Description:

      This is one of several Hebrew names with the beginning syllable Chaz.
  2. Providence
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "divine protection or care"
    • Description:

      A Puritanical virtue name and also a place name, belonging to the state capital of Rhode Island and several other towns and cities in the US.
  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
    • Meaning:

      "(she who) tightens the throat, (she who) causes the throat to breathe"
    • 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. Okîsikow
    • Origin:

      Cree
    • Meaning:

      "angel"
    • Description:

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

      Swedish
    • Meaning:

      "divine wisdom"
    • Description:

      Baby-naming rule #487: it's probably best to avoid names whose only possible nickname is Gun.
  10. 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.
  11. Heirani
    • Origin:

      Tahitian
    • Meaning:

      "heavenly crown; heavenly flowers"
    • Description:

      The Tahitian variation of Leilani.
  12. Mirabei
    • Origin:

      From the Latin Mirabilis
    • Meaning:

      "wonderful"
  13. Mansur
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "divine aid"
    • Description:

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

      Turkish
    • Meaning:

      "angel that heralds the heaven"
  15. Hanita
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "divine grace"
    • Description:

      The added h turns Anita alluring and breathy.
  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.