Names That Mean Faith

  1. Imee
    • Origin:

      Variation of Imena, African, Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "dream; faith"
    • Description:

      Unusual but appealing nickname that could really be used for any name starting with Im-, although most commonly Imena.
  2. Themba
    • Origin:

      Xhosa, Zulu, Ndebele
    • Meaning:

      "trust, hope"
    • Description:

      Themba is a common male name in southern African countries such as Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Eswatini.
  3. Datyah
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "belief in God"
    • Description:

      Heard more in Israel than the U. S.
  4. Satya
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Meaning:

      "truth"
    • Description:

      Satya can be either a feminine or masculine name. It is strongly connected to the virtue, and in order to have "satya" one must be truthful not only in words, but also in actions and thoughts. Satya is a great name for those in the West who have Indian roots or are looking for a discreet virtue name.
  5. Maloney
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "devotee of the church"
    • Description:

      Too close to baloney.
  6. Tadashi
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "true, lucky, devotion"
    • Description:

      Attractive Japanese name that may garner more attention due to the character Tadashi Hamada from Big Hero 6.
  7. Dumuzid
    • Origin:

      Sumerian
    • Meaning:

      "loyal son"
    • Description:

      In ancient Mesopotamia, Dumuzid was the god of shepherds and fertility and husband of the goddess Inanna. Tammuz, the Semitic transcription of the name, is more likely to be used today.
  8. Asenath
    • Origin:

      Egyptian
    • Meaning:

      "devoted to the goddess Neith"
    • Description:

      In the Old Testament, Asenath was the wife of Joseph and mother of Manesseh and Ephraim.
  9. Imaan
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "faith"
    • Description:

      Variantion of Iman borne by model Imaan Hammam.
  10. Hanif
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "true believer"
    • Description:

      British filmmaker Hanif Kureishi brought this name to the Western world.
  11. Saladin
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "peace through faith"
    • Description:

      A name with considerable history, as the celebrated sultan of Egypt and Syria in the time of the Crusades.
  12. Rutendo
    • Origin:

      Shona
    • Meaning:

      "faith"
    • Description:

      Rutendo is a unisex name used in southern Africa, particularly Zimbabwe. It is used more often among baby girls.
  13. Emeth
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "truth"
    • Description:

      Form of Emet
  14. Fiance
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "faith, confidence"
    • Description:

      This rare virtue name has an appealing meaning, but the potential for confusion with "fiancé" (which comes from the same root) would give most people pause. It can also be short for the more feisty name Defiance.
  15. Panayiota
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "devotee of the Virgin Mary"
    • Description:

      Form of Panagiota
  16. Emunah
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "faith"
    • Description:

      A little used Hebrew virtue name with a sweet, soft sound.
  17. Hanifa
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "true believer"
    • Description:

      Could serve as an alternative to the more common Latifah.
  18. Haqikah
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "truthful"
    • Description:

      North African name with a distinctive beat.
  19. Sadik
    • Origin:

      Swahili
    • Meaning:

      "friend"
    • Description:

      Frequently found in all three forms: Sadik, Sadiki, and Sadiq.
  20. Imaan
    • Origin:

      Persian from Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "faith"
    • Description:

      Variant of Iman