Names That Mean Miracle, Heavenly, or Divine
- Wonder
Origin:
English word nameDescription:
Not all words work as baby names, but Wonder would transition seamlessly.
- Bozena
Origin:
Slavic, PolishMeaning:
"divine"Description:
Eastern European girl name related to the Slavic word Bóg, meaning "God."
- Milvi
Origin:
Estonian diminutive of Miranda, LatinMeaning:
"marvelous"Description:
The Estonian writer Mats Tõnisson created Milvi as a nickname for Miranda. It's also connected to the Estonian word miilama, meaning "glow" or "burn slowly".
- Theophania
Origin:
GreekDescription:
This ancient name, belonging to a Byzantine empress, may be difficult to wear. The English variation Tiffany may be more wearable.
- Jenica
Origin:
Romanian variation of JaneMeaning:
"God is gracious"Description:
Jenica might work if you can't decide between Jennifer and Jessica. It's certainly a more distinctive option.
- Maricela
Origin:
Spanish, combination of Maria and CeliaMeaning:
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + heaven"Description:
A pretty and little-known Spanish smoosh name, combining Maria with Celia.
- Uriela
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God's light"Description:
That difficult Ur- sound cancels out the feminine appeal of the rest of the name.
- Harika
Origin:
TurkishMeaning:
"a miracle, beautiful"Description:
Pretty and unusual.
- Shany
Origin:
SwahiliMeaning:
"marvelous, wonderful"Description:
Peppy cheerleader with African roots.
- Orella
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"announcement from the gods, oracle"Description:
A pleasantly unfamiliar addition to the ella family of names.
- Panthea
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"all the gods"Description:
Anthea would be simpler and prettier, though Panthea has possibilities.
- Urania
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"heavenly"Description:
The name of one of the Greek Muses would be really difficult to bear here on earth.
- Zelig
Origin:
Yiddish variation of SeligMeaning:
"blessed, happy"Description:
A super quirky and upbeat choice, if it can ever shake off its ubiquitous-guy Woody Allen identity.
- Magic
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
For basketball fans, in honor of Magic Johnson. Or anyone who believes in magic.
- Pella
Origin:
Scandinavian, diminutive of Petronella, or HebrewMeaning:
"stone or marvel of God"Description:
This rare name crosses cultures. With the popularity of Ella and Bella, perhaps we'll hear more of Pella one day soon?
- Engracia
Origin:
Spanish from LatinMeaning:
"endowed with God's grace"Description:
Charming alternative to the overused Grace.
- Osgood
Origin:
TeutonicMeaning:
"divine creator"Description:
This name seems to foresee a future CFO. Not a bad thing. Osgood Perkins is the name of both the father and son of actor Anthony. Oz is the enlivening nickname.
- Celimene
Origin:
Literary nameMeaning:
"heavenly strength"Description:
Célimène is a literary name invented by the 17th century French playwright Molière for a character in his 1666 play Le Misanthrope. It may be derived from Latin and Greek elements meaning "heavenly" and "moon" or "strength". Notable real-life bearers include French singer Célimène Gaudieux and pianist Célimène Daudet.
- Providence
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"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.
- Ulanni
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"heavenly beauty"Description:
This name is a variation of U'i lani, which means heavenly beauty in Hawaiian.