Faith-filled: Top religious baby names

Jewish baby names:

These Hebrew names are popular choices for Jewish parents.

Caleb: This boy’s name means “devotion to God.”
Hannah: Also spelled Chana, this girl’s name means “grace.”
Gabriel: Meaning “God is my strength,” the Torah portrays Gabriel as an archangel. The feminine version would be Gabrielle.
Daphna: In Hebrew, this girl’s name means “victory.”
Zohar: This gender-neutral name means “brilliant light.”
Levi: This boy’s name means “rooted” or “attached,” perhaps perfect since you’re sure to be super-attached to your baby son.
Noah: This original Noah was the captain of the ark. The name means both “rest” and “motion.”
Abigail: This girl’s name means “my father is joyful,” and can be shortened to Abbie or Abby for a sweet nickname.
Lila: Translated “night” in Semitic Hebrew, it’s associated with “dark beauty.”
Ariel: Often shortened to Ari, this gender-neutral name means “lion of God.”

Muslims place a high priority on a righteous name. Here are some to choose from:

Kahlid: This boy’s name means “eternal.”
Farah: Meaning “happiness,” this little girl’s name describes how you’ll feel when your baby arrives.
Malik: Meaning “king” or “wave,” this is a sweet name for baby boys.
Omar: This boy’s name means “eloquent.”
Amal: This gender-neutral name means “aspiration” or “hope.” It can also be spelled Aamal.
Fatima: This girl’s name appears in the Quran and means “the Prophet’s daughter” or “one who abstains from forbidden things.”
Tareq: Perfect for your baby boy, this name means “star” or “night visitor.”
Ali: This boy’s name means “sublime” or “lofty.”
Safa: Meaning “purity” or “clarity,” this is an elegant name for a baby girl.
Aziz: “Noble” and “exalted” are the meanings of this boy’s name.

From saints to Biblical names, here are some precious Catholic-inspired names for babies:

Mary: The name of Jesus’ mother, this popular girl’s name from Hebrew means “bitter.”
John: Meaning “God is gracious,” this boy’s name was also the name of the Apostle John in the Bible.
Albert: “Noble and kind” is the meaning of this boy’s name.
Teresa: A Catholic saint shares this girl’s name that means “harvester.”
Genevieve: Saint Genevieve was the patron saint of Paris. The girl’s name means “race of women.”
Nicholas: With Greek origins, this saint’s name for boys means “victory of the people.”
Faith: This girl’s name with Latin roots translates exactly to “faith.”
Benedict: The name of a saint, this boy’s name means “blessed.”
Adelaide: This female saint-inspired name means “noble and kind.”
Dorothea: This variation of Dorothy means “gift of God.”

These Biblical names are sweet options for your baby.

Joseph: The name of Jesus’ father, this Hebrew name for boys means “Jehovah increases.”
Evangeline: From the Greek, this girl’s name means “bearer of good news.”
Gloria: This girl’s name means “glory,” as in “glory of God” in Latin.
Micah: This boy’s name with Hebrew origins means “who resembles God?”
Christopher: This boy’s name means “bearing Christ.”
Elizabeth: Meaning “God’s promise” this is a popular name for girls, with nicknames including Ellie, Elle, Beth and Liz.
Matthew: Meaning “gift of God,” the biblical Matthew was one of Jesus’ disciples.
Gianna: This more modern girl’s name means “God is gracious.”
Elliott: From the Hebrew, this boy’s name means “the Lord is my God.”
Genesis: This gender-neutral name is the first book of the Bible and means “birth” or “origin.”

Hindus take naming a child seriously. Here are some nice options from this world religion.

Hodo: This girl’s name means “dharma way.” Dharma is often translated as “righteousness” in English.
Ambud: This Sanskrit name for boys means “cloud.”
Carma: For little girls, this name means “to believe in faith.”
Bichu: This Indian boy’s name means “the Great Person.”
Aarti: Meaning “act of worshiping the almighty,” this is a nice Bengali name for girls.
Anagha: A rare Hindu unisex name, this one means “one who is faultless.”
Dalvie: This Indian boy’s name means “one who forgives.”
Bibha: Meaning “ray of light” or “radiance,” this is a lovely name for a girl.
Kishore: Related to the name for the god Krishna, this boy’s name means “youth” or “the sun.”
Ruhi: This girl’s name means “one with a beautiful soul.”

These names are from the world’s fourth most popular religion, Buddhism.

Anh: A rare unisex name in Buddhism, this one with Vietnamese roots means “intelligent” and “smart.”
Bodhi: This boy’s name has gained popularity in the United States. This Sanskrit name means “awakened” or “enlightenment.”
Atisha: Meaning “peace,” this is a sweet name for a little girl.
Ashoka: A strong boy’s name, this one means “conquering.”
Alisha: This girl’s name means “a star” and “protected by God.”
Eido: This boy’s name means “illuminating way.”
Beam: From Thailand, this girl’s name means “ray of light.”
Cahya: Another unisex name, this one from Indonesia means “one who is a light in the darkness.”
Asahi: “Morning sun” is the meaning of this Japanese boy’s name.
Khalid: Meaning “immortal,” this is a nice name for a little boy.
Chewa: This girl’s name from Tibet means “she who is great and powerful.”

One of the most popular religions in Japan, here are some names from Shintoism.

Haleena: Meaning “of this light,” this is a nice name for a little girl.
Jennet: “One who is heaven-sent” is the meaning of this girl’s name.
Kale: This boy’s name means “calm” and “affectionate.”
Sora: This name for girls means “she is like the sky.”
Kei: A unisex name, this one means “wise” and “blessing.”
Subaru: Associated with the Pleiades constellation, this unisex name means “one who is uniting.”
Suki: An appropriate name for your daughter, this one means “a beloved woman.”
Takashi: This name for boys means “devoted piety.”

Many of these alternative names are popular with Wiccans.

Rowan: From Celtic, this unisex name means “tree.”
Fergus: Popular for boys, this name means “strong and manly.”
Calliope: From the Greek language, this girl’s name means “beautiful voice.” Callie is a cute nickname.
Angus: A character from Celtic mythology, this boy’s name means “one who is special.”
Bronwyn: From Branwen, the goddess of white ravens in Welsh mythology, this name means “white breast.” Some parents choose Bronnie as a fun nickname.
Pollux: This boy’s name from the Greek language means “crown.”
Aradia: For girls, this name was popularized as an Italian character in the book “Gospel of Witches.” It may mean “heroic one.”

Claire Bradley

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