Hebrew Girl Names That Mean God
Hebrew girl names that mean God turn on a handful of Hebrew root words that names like Isabella, Eliana, and Elizabeth all quietly share.
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OriginHebrew
MeaningGod
GenderGirl
Look closely at this list and one Hebrew syllable keeps resurfacing: El, the ancient word for God. It anchors Eliana ('God has answered'), Elizabeth ('my God is an oath'), and Elliana, the same answered-prayer meaning softened with an extra syllable.
Sometimes the root hides in plain sight, as in Gabriella and Brielle, both built on Gabri-El, 'God is my strength.' Sometimes it survives only as a nickname, like Eliza and Elsie, both shortened from Elizabeth yet still carrying 'pledged to God.'
Why Hebrew Girl Names That Mean God Are So Common
Hebrew has a long tradition of theophoric names - names built directly around a word for God, the way Josephine and its nickname Josie carry 'God will increase' from the Hebrew Yosef. The same pattern travels through other languages: Gianna is the Italian form of John, itself rooted in the Hebrew for 'God is gracious,' and Isabella descends from Elizabeth, carrying 'devoted to God' into a completely different sound.
One Meaning, Many Sounds
Not every name on this page reached its meaning the same way. Madison started as an English surname built on Matthew, a much longer detour to the same root. Most of these names are climbing, not fading - Eliana and Elliana have both surged into the U.S. top 150 in recent years, proof that this meaning still resonates with parents choosing a name today.
Names List
Isabella#7 in the U.S.Devoted to God; pledged to God; my God is an oathPronounced iz-uh-BEL-uh▶Eliana#10 in the U.S.God has answered me; my God has answeredPronounced el-ee-AH-nuh▶Elizabeth#17 in the U.S.My God is an oath; my God is abundance; pledged to GodPronounced ih-LIZ-uh-beth▶Ellie#24 in the U.S.Bright shining one; sun ray; from Greek HelenePronounced EL-ee▶Gianna#33 in the U.S.God is gracious; Yahweh is gracious; Italian feminine form of JohnPronounced jee-AH-nuh▶Madison#40 in the U.S.Son of Matthew; son of Maud; gift of God (via Matthew)Pronounced MAD-ih-sun▶Josephine#53 in the U.S.God will increase; God shall addPronounced JOH-zeh-feen▶Josie#82 in the U.S.God will increase; God shall add — nickname form of Josephine or Joanna, from Hebrew YosefPronounced JOH-zee▶Gabriella#105 in the U.S.God is my strength; Italian feminine form of Gabriel, from Hebrew Gavri'elPronounced gab-ree-EL-uh▶Eliza#115 in the U.S.My God is an oath; pledged to God — short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew ElishebaPronounced ih-LY-zuh▶Elsie#123 in the U.S.Pledged to God, God is my oath — Scottish pet form of Elspeth/Elizabeth, from Hebrew ElishebaPronounced EL-see▶Elliana#139 in the U.S.My God has answered; from Hebrew Eliana, from El (God) + anah (to answer)Pronounced el-ee-AH-nuh▶Brielle#143 in the U.S.Short form of Gabrielle; from Hebrew meaning 'God is my strength'Pronounced bree-EL▶Samantha#151 in the U.S.Possibly told by God; or a feminine form of Samuel (from Hebrew Shemuel, meaning God has heard)Pronounced suh-MAN-thuh▶Isabelle#166 in the U.S.Pledged to God, God is my oath — French form of Isabel/Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oathPronounced IZ-uh-bel▶Ariella#174 in the U.S.Lion of God — feminine diminutive of Ariel, from Hebrew ariel (lion of God), from ari (lion) + el (God)Pronounced air-ee-EL-uh▶Isabel#177 in the U.S.Pledged to God, God is my oath — Spanish/Portuguese form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is anPronounced IZ-uh-bel▶Lila#187 in the U.S.Night; dark beauty; from Hebrew/Arabic laylah (night); also Sanskrit lila (divine play, sport of the godsPronounced LY-luh▶Elianna#218 in the U.S.My God has answered; God is graciousPronounced el-ee-AN-uh▶Jane#221 in the U.S.God is graciousPronounced JAYN▶Elise#223 in the U.S.My God is an oath; pledged to GodPronounced eh-LEEZ▶Gia#287 in the U.S.God is gracious — as a short form of Gianna (Italian form of Jane/Joan)Pronounced JEE-ah▶Daniela#302 in the U.S.God is my judgePronounced dan-ee-EL-ah▶Joanna#306 in the U.S.God is gracious; Yahweh is graciousPronounced joh-AN-uh▶Gabriela#317 in the U.S.Feminine form of Gabriel, from the Hebrew Gavri'el, composed of 'gever' (strong man, hero) and 'El' (God)Pronounced gab-ree-EL-ah▶Madisson#319 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Madison, an Old English surname meaning 'son of Maud' or 'son of Matthew', ultimatelyPronounced MAD-ih-sun▶Anaya#336 in the U.S.May derive from Hebrew 'Ana' (God answered, grace) or Sanskrit 'anaya' (caring, without a superior), or bPronounced ah-NY-ah▶Elora#354 in the U.S.Likely a blend of Eleanor or Hebrew El (God) with the light-bearing suffix -ora, meaning 'God is my lightPronounced eh-LOR-ah▶Ariel#356 in the U.S.From Hebrew Ariel, composed of 'ari' (lion) and 'El' (God), meaning 'lion of God'. In the Bible, Ariel isPronounced AIR-ee-el▶Briella#362 in the U.S.A short form or variant of Gabriella, from the Hebrew Gavri'el, meaning 'God is my strength'. Briella capPronounced bree-EL-ah▶Ariyah#367 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Ariya or Aria, possibly from Hebrew Ariyah (lioness of God, from ari = lion, yah = Pronounced ah-RY-ah▶Anya#375 in the U.S.Russian and Eastern European diminutive of Anna, from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace', 'favor', or 'God haPronounced AHN-yah▶Carmen#389 in the U.S.From Latin carmen meaning song or poem; also influenced by Spanish place name Carmel from Hebrew karmel mPronounced KAR-men▶Danna#394 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Dana, from Daniel (God is my judge) or from the Old English ethnic name meaning one fPronounced DAN-ah▶Annalise#409 in the U.S.Combination of Anna (from Hebrew Channah meaning grace or favor) and Lise (Scandinavian and German form oPronounced AN-ah-leese▶Sarai#425 in the U.S.From Hebrew Saray meaning my princess or my lady; the original name of the biblical Sarah, wife of AbrahaPronounced SAH-ry▶Zariah#450 in the U.S.Variant of Zaria or Azariah; from Hebrew 'azariah' meaning 'God has helped,' or from Arabic/Slavic Zaria Pronounced zuh-RY-ah▶Elisa#458 in the U.S.Short form of Elisabeth/Elizabeth, from Hebrew 'Elisheba' composed of 'el' (God) and 'shava' (oath, promiPronounced eh-LEE-sah▶Michelle#465 in the U.S.French feminine form of Michel (Michael), from Hebrew 'Mikha'el' meaning 'who is like God?' — a rhetoricaPronounced mih-SHEL▶Daniella#468 in the U.S.Italian feminine form of Daniel, from Hebrew 'Daniyel' meaning 'God is my judge,' composed of 'din' (judgPronounced dan-ee-EL-ah▶Arielle#486 in the U.S.French feminine elaboration of Ariel, from Hebrew 'ari el' meaning 'lion of God' or 'altar of God'; the -Pronounced air-ee-EL▶Hanna#512 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Hannah, from Hebrew Channah meaning 'grace' or 'favor' — literally 'God has graced mePronounced HAN-ah▶Danielle#549 in the U.S.French feminine form of Daniel, from Hebrew Daniyyel meaning 'God is my judge,' a compound of din ('to juPronounced dan-YEL▶Izabella#564 in the U.S.Pledged to God; a Latinate elaboration of Isabel, itself from the Hebrew Elisheba meaning 'my God is an oPronounced iz-uh-BEL-uh▶Ivanna#567 in the U.S.God is gracious; the Slavic feminine form of Ivan, which itself derives from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning Pronounced ih-VAH-nuh▶Makayla#568 in the U.S.Who is like God? — a modern phonetic respelling of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael from the HebrewPronounced muh-KAY-luh▶Elliott#599 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; English surname from the Hebrew name Eliyahu via medieval forms Eliott/EliotPronounced EL-ee-ut▶Seraphina#600 in the U.S.Feminine form of Seraphim, from Hebrew seraphim (plural of seraph), meaning 'burning ones,' referring to Pronounced sair-ah-FEE-nah▶Ariya#615 in the U.S.Variant of Aria or Arya, from Sanskrit arya meaning 'noble,' 'honorable,' or 'one of good quality'; also Pronounced ar-EE-yah▶Marie#618 in the U.S.French form of Mary, from the Hebrew Miryam, whose meaning is debated: possibly from Egyptian mry ('belovPronounced mah-REE▶Anne#619 in the U.S.French form of Anna, from Hebrew Channah meaning 'grace,' 'favor,' or 'God has favored me'; the -ne spellPronounced AN▶Azariah#630 in the U.S.Helped by God; or Yahweh has helped — from Hebrew AzaryahuPronounced az-uh-RY-uh▶Gabrielle#633 in the U.S.French feminine form of Gabriel, from the Hebrew Gavri'el (גַּבְרִיאֵל), meaning 'God is my strength' or Pronounced gay-bree-EL▶Ariah#636 in the U.S.Variant of Aria, from the Hebrew ariel ('lion of God') or the Italian musical term aria ('air,' 'song'). Pronounced ah-RY-uh▶Azaria#638 in the U.S.Variant of Azariah, from the Hebrew Azaryahu (עֲזַרְיָה), meaning 'helped by God' or 'Yahweh has helped,'Pronounced az-uh-RY-uh▶Ellianna#643 in the U.S.A blend of Ella (from Hebrew El meaning God) and Anna (from Hebrew Channah meaning grace or God has favorPronounced el-ee-AN-uh▶Hana#658 in the U.S.In Japanese, hana means flower or blossom; in Arabic and Hebrew, a variant of Hannah meaning grace or GodPronounced HAH-nah▶Isabela#664 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Isabel, itself a variant of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba meaning my GodPronounced iz-uh-BEL-uh▶Jessica#665 in the U.S.Likely coined or popularized by Shakespeare in The Merchant of Venice (c. 1596) from Hebrew Yiskah meaninPronounced JES-ih-kuh▶Jolene#666 in the U.S.American elaboration of Josephine or a combination of Jo and the popular -lene or -leen suffix; the Jo elPronounced joh-LEEN▶Jenna#679 in the U.S.Diminutive form of Jennifer or an independent form from the Cornish and Welsh Guinevere or Gwenhwyfar, mePronounced JEN-uh▶Chana#686 in the U.S.Hebrew form of Hannah, from Channah meaning grace, favor, or God has been gracious to me; used in Jewish Pronounced KHAH-nah▶Dani#747 in the U.S.Short form of Daniela or Danielle, from the Hebrew Daniel (דָּנִיֵּאל), meaning 'God is my judge' (dan = Pronounced DAN-ee▶Mikayla#748 in the U.S.Feminine spelling variant of Michaela, the feminine form of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el (מִיכָאֵל),Pronounced mih-KAY-lah▶Amaris#754 in the U.S.Promised by God or given by God; from the Hebrew name Amariah meaning Yahweh has promisedPronounced ah-MAIR-iss▶Neriah#762 in the U.S.Lamp of God or light of the Lord; from the Hebrew Neriyah, combining ner meaning lamp or light and Yah, aPronounced neh-RY-uh▶Azari#766 in the U.S.Helped by God or God has helped; a feminine form variant connected to the Hebrew Azariah, from azar meaniPronounced ah-ZAR-ee▶Janiyah#783 in the U.S.God is gracious; a modern American elaboration of Janiya or Jana, ultimately connected to the Hebrew YochPronounced jah-NY-uh▶Judith#790 in the U.S.Woman of Judea or she will be praised; from the Hebrew Yehudit, the feminine form of Yehudah meaning praiPronounced JOO-dith▶Dalia#800 in the U.S.Branch or fate; from the Hebrew Daliyah meaning gentle, drooping branch, or alternatively linked to the dPronounced DAH-lee-uh▶Janelle#801 in the U.S.God is gracious; a modern elaboration of Jane, which derives from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning Yahweh is gPronounced jah-NEL▶Adley#805 in the U.S.God is just or fair; possibly connected to the Hebrew Adlai meaning my witness or God is just, combined wPronounced AD-lee▶Keyla#821 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant of Kayla, which blends the Hebrew name Michaela (who is like God) and the IrishPronounced KAY-luh▶Jessie#824 in the U.S.Pet form of Jessica or Jesse, ultimately from the Hebrew Yishai meaning 'God exists' or 'gift', the name Pronounced JES-ee▶Amayah#841 in the U.S.A variant of Amaya (Japanese: night rain; Basque: the end) combined with a Hebrew-style -yah suffix; or aPronounced ah-MY-uh▶Michaela#843 in the U.S.Feminine form of Michael, from the Hebrew Mikha'el meaning 'who is like God?' — a rhetorical question impPronounced mih-KAY-luh▶Elani#844 in the U.S.A modern name drawing on multiple roots: the Hebrew el (God) combined with a nature suffix; the Greek ElePronounced eh-LAH-nee▶Anaiah#853 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Anaiah, meaning 'Yahweh has answered', composed of Ana (to answer) and Yah (Yahweh, the HPronounced ah-NYE-uh▶Arisbeth#862 in the U.S.A compound of Aris (variant of the Greek Aris, noble, or Hebrew root meaning good) and Beth (from Hebrew Pronounced ah-riz-BETH▶Deborah#864 in the U.S.From the Hebrew devorah meaning 'bee', specifically the honeybee, which was associated in ancient IsraeliPronounced DEB-er-uh▶Johanna#871 in the U.S.Feminine form of Johannes (Latin form of John), from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious' or 'YaPronounced joh-HAN-uh▶Giovanna#878 in the U.S.Italian feminine form of Giovanni, which is the Italian form of John, ultimately from Hebrew Yohanan meanPronounced joh-VAN-uh▶Micah#909 in the U.S.Who is like God? — from Hebrew Mi-ka-el, a rhetorical question affirming God's incomparabilityPronounced MY-kuh▶Anayah#913 in the U.S.From Hebrew Anaiah meaning Yahweh has answered, composed of ana (to answer, to respond) and Yah (a shortePronounced ah-NYE-uh▶Eliora#914 in the U.S.From Hebrew El (God) and or (light), meaning God is my light or the Lord is my light; a feminine elaboratPronounced el-ee-OR-uh▶Elyse#918 in the U.S.French short form of Elisabeth (Elizabeth), from Hebrew Elisheba meaning my God is an oath or pledged to Pronounced eh-LEES▶Joelle#919 in the U.S.Yahweh is God; French feminine form of Joel, from Hebrew Yo'el (Yah is God)Pronounced joh-EL▶Giana#921 in the U.S.Italian short form of Giovanna (the Italian feminine form of John/Giovanni), ultimately from Hebrew YohanPronounced jee-AH-nuh▶Elisabeth#925 in the U.S.From Hebrew Elisheba, composed of El (God) and sheba (oath, promise, or seven, suggesting fullness); meanPronounced eh-LIZ-uh-beth▶Elsa#938 in the U.S.Pledged to God; short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath / my God is abundance)Pronounced EL-suh▶Elliot#944 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; single-t spelling variant of Elliott, from the Hebrew name Elijah via medieval English Pronounced EL-ee-ut▶Sariah#951 in the U.S.Variant of Sarah or a blend of Sarah and Mariah, interpreted as princess of God; also a name in the Book Pronounced sah-RY-uh▶Mikaela#970 in the U.S.Who is like God? — Scandinavian/American feminine form of Michael, from Hebrew mi-ka-el (who is like God?Pronounced mih-KAY-luh▶Elia#970 in the U.S.Feminine form of Elias or Elijah, from Hebrew Eliyahu meaning my God is Yahweh, combining el meaning God Pronounced EE-lee-uh▶Jianna#973 in the U.S.Variant of Gianna, the Italian feminine form of Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Yochanan meaning Yahweh is gPronounced jee-AH-nah▶Kamiyah#985 in the U.S.A creative blend possibly combining Japanese kami meaning god, spirit, or divine with the Hebrew -yah sufPronounced kah-MY-uh▶Lisa#991 in the U.S.Short form of Elisabeth or Elisa, from Hebrew Elisheba meaning my God is an oath, or my God is abundance,Pronounced LEE-suh▶Simone#998 in the U.S.French feminine form of Simon, from Hebrew Shim'on meaning he heard or God has heard; one of the most elePronounced sih-MOHN▶Betty#1008 in the U.S.Pledged to God; English pet form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath / my God is abundaPronounced BET-ee▶Eliyanah#1047 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; an elaborated feminine form combining Elijah (Eliyahu: my God is Yahweh) with the -ana Pronounced el-ee-YAH-nuh▶Mattie#1057 in the U.S.Gift of God; English pet form of Martha or Matilda; Martha from Aramaic meaning lady or mistress; MatildaPronounced MAT-ee▶Mireya#1066 in the U.S.She who beholds God; Spanish form of Miriam or Mireia, from Hebrew marah (bitterness, strength) or influePronounced mih-RAY-uh▶Ellison#1067 in the U.S.Son of Elias; an English patronymic surname from the biblical name Elias (Elijah: my God is Yahweh)Pronounced EL-ih-sun▶Dana#1077 in the U.S.God is my judge; from Hebrew Dan (judge) as a feminine form; also an English place-name from Old English Pronounced DAY-nuh▶Ivana#1088 in the U.S.God is gracious; Slavic feminine form of Ivan, itself the Slavic form of John, from Hebrew Yohanan (YahwePronounced ih-VAH-nuh▶Dania#1099 in the U.S.God is my judge; feminine diminutive of Daniel (Hebrew Daniyel: God is my judge), or from Arabic dania (nPronounced DAN-ee-uh▶Juana#1102 in the U.S.God is gracious; Spanish feminine form of Juan (John), from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is gracious)Pronounced HWAH-nuh▶Giavanna#1114 in the U.S.God is gracious; variant spelling of Giovanna, the Italian feminine form of Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Pronounced juh-VAH-nuh▶Lizbeth#1116 in the U.S.Pledged to God; a short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath / my God is abundance)Pronounced LIZ-beth▶Micaela#1118 in the U.S.Who is like God? — Spanish/Italian feminine form of Michael, from Hebrew mi-ka-elPronounced mih-KAY-luh▶Avayah#1120 in the U.S.My father is Yahweh; a creative American expansion of Ava with a Hebrew -yah suffixPronounced uh-VAY-uh▶Libby#1123 in the U.S.Pledged to God; an English pet form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath)Pronounced LIB-ee▶Taliyah#1124 in the U.S.Dew of God; a creative spelling variant of Taliah or Talia, from Hebrew tal (dew) + yah (Yahweh)Pronounced tuh-LEE-uh▶Ariela#1138 in the U.S.Lion of God; feminine form of Ariel, from Hebrew ari (lion) + el (God)Pronounced air-ee-EL-uh▶Carmela#1155 in the U.S.Garden or vineyard; from Hebrew Karmel (garden, vineyard of God) via Spanish Carmen and Italian CarmelaPronounced kar-MEL-uh▶Aniya#1183 in the U.S.Gracious; God answered; variant of Anya or Anna, from Hebrew Hannah (grace, favor) via Slavic AnyaPronounced uh-NEE-uh▶Isha#1202 in the U.S.Woman; from Sanskrit isha (woman, goddess) or Hebrew isha (woman, from Adam's rib)Pronounced EE-shuh▶Jhene#1204 in the U.S.God is gracious; a creative spelling of Janay or Janae, ultimately from Hebrew John/Jane (Yahweh is graciPronounced juh-NAY▶Moriah#1212 in the U.S.Seen by God; or God is my teacher; from Hebrew Moriyyah (seen by God), the name of the mountain where AbrPronounced muh-RY-uh▶Lianna#1215 in the U.S.My God has answered; short form of names like Eliana or Juliana; or from French liane (a climbing vine, bPronounced lee-AN-uh▶Gianni#1222 in the U.S.God is gracious; Italian short form of Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is gracious); traditiPronounced JAH-nee▶Joan#1238 in the U.S.God is gracious; English feminine form of John, from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is gracious) via Latin JoannaPronounced JONE▶Madisyn#1286 in the U.S.Son of Matthew; gift of GodPronounced MAD-ih-sin▶Amariah#1289 in the U.S.God has promised; the Lord has spokenPronounced am-ah-RYE-ah▶Eliette#1290 in the U.S.My God is an oath; beloved of GodPronounced el-ee-ET▶Annelise#1321 in the U.S.Grace plus God's oath; gracious and devoted to GodPronounced AN-eh-leese▶Mariela#1324 in the U.S.Beloved of God; diminutive of MariaPronounced mah-ree-EH-lah▶Jana#1335 in the U.S.God is graciousPronounced YAH-nah▶Liz#1348 in the U.S.My God is an oath; devoted to GodPronounced LIZ▶Joey#1375 in the U.S.God will increase, God will addPronounced JOH-ee▶Jenny#1388 in the U.S.God is gracious, belovedPronounced JEN-ee▶Arizbeth#1393 in the U.S.My God is an oath; beloved of GodPronounced ah-riz-BETH▶Anneliese#1405 in the U.S.Grace plus God's oath; gracious and devoted to GodPronounced AN-eh-lee-zeh▶Janae#1408 in the U.S.God is graciousPronounced jah-NAY▶Areli#1422 in the U.S.Lion of God; angel of the first heavenPronounced ah-REH-lee▶Elyana#1424 in the U.S.My God has answered; God has respondedPronounced el-ee-AH-nah▶Yaneli#1438 in the U.S.God is gracious; beloved of GodPronounced yah-NEH-lee▶Ester#1508 in the U.S.a variant of Esther, generally taken to mean 'star', from Old Persian; possibly linked to the goddess IshPronounced ehs-TEHR▶Mika#1545 in the U.S.Japanese feminine name with meanings varying by kanji, such as 'beautiful fragrance'.Pronounced MEE-kuh▶Liya#1589 in the U.S.a variant of Leah (Hebrew, possibly meaning 'weary'); in Amharic/Ethiopian usage interpreted as 'I am witPronounced LEE-yuh▶Amaria#1630 in the U.S.A modern American name, often felt as an elaboration of Amara or a blend with Maria; it also coincides wiPronounced uh-MAR-ee-uh▶Josephina#1825 in the U.S.Feminine elaboration of Joseph (Hebrew Yosef), 'he will add / God will increase'.Pronounced joh-suh-FEEN-uh▶Eiza#1864 in the U.S.Modern variant or short form of Eliza, ultimately from Hebrew Elisheva (Elizabeth), "my God is an oath" /Pronounced AY-zuh▶Joni#1882 in the U.S.Variant/diminutive of Joan or Joanne, ultimately from Hebrew 'God is gracious'.Pronounced JOHN-ee▶Elyanna#1895 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Eliana, from Hebrew elements 'El' ('God') and 'anah' ('answered'), meaning 'my God haPronounced el-ee-ON-uh▶Tahlia#1918 in the U.S.Dew of God; heaven's dewPronounced TAH-lya▶Eliany#2027 in the U.S.Spanish/Latin American respelling of Eliana (cf. Elianny), from Hebrew elements 'Eli' (my God) and the sePronounced ehl-YAN-ih▶Ellia#2028 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Ella (Germanic element 'ali/alia') or a feminine form of Elia/Elijah, Hebrew 'my GoPronounced EHL-lya▶Elisha#2038 in the U.S.From Hebrew Elishaʿ, 'God is salvation' (El 'God' + yashaʿ 'to save/deliver'). Name of an Old Testament pPronounced ehl-EES-ha▶Aziyah#2147 in the U.S.Arabic-derived, 'precious, beloved, mighty' (related to Aziza/Aziz, root 'izzah 'honor, strength').Pronounced AZ-eeihah▶Taliah#2164 in the U.S.Variant of Talia, from Hebrew tal 'dew' + Yah (God): 'dew of God'.Pronounced TAL-yah▶Janice#2250 in the U.S.God is graciousPronounced JAN-iss▶Jaycie#2251 in the U.S.God is gracious, via Jane/Jason connectionsPronounced JAY-see▶Mayah#2253 in the U.S.waterPronounced MY-uh▶Misha#2254 in the U.S.who is like God? (diminutive of Mikhail/Michael)Pronounced MEE-shah▶Eliyana#2267 in the U.S.my God has answered, God answered mePronounced el-ee-AH-nuh▶Issa#2283 in the U.S.Arabic form of Jesus, God savesPronounced EE-suh▶Jacquelyn#2285 in the U.S.God is graciousPronounced JAK-uh-lin▶Illiana#2309 in the U.S.sunshine, of the sunPronounced il-ee-AH-nuh▶Isabell#2310 in the U.S.pledged to God, my God is an oathPronounced IZ-uh-bel▶Mahelet#2313 in the U.S.praise, song of praise to GodPronounced mah-HEL-et▶Maiya#2314 in the U.S.water (Hebrew), divine illusion (Sanskrit), great mother (Greek)Pronounced MY-uh▶Josey#2327 in the U.S.God will increase, God will addPronounced JOH-zee▶Lizzie#2332 in the U.S.pledged to God, my God is an oathPronounced LIZ-ee▶Aliyana#2344 in the U.S.exalted, sublime, highPronounced ah-lee-AH-nuh▶Isobel#2351 in the U.S.pledged to God, my God is an oathPronounced IZ-uh-bel▶Jahzara#2352 in the U.S.blessed by God, blessed princessPronounced jah-ZAR-uh▶Zalayah#2376 in the U.S.beautiful one of GodPronounced zuh-LAY-uh▶Elisheva#2386 in the U.S.my God is an oath, God is fullnessPronounced el-ih-SHEH-vuh▶Laniyah#2392 in the U.S.heavenly one of GodPronounced lah-NY-uh▶Yocheved#2398 in the U.S.God is glory, glory of GodPronounced YOKH-eh-ved▶Azeneth#2403 in the U.S.belonging to Neith, gift of the goddess NeithPronounced AZ-uh-neth▶Betsy#2404 in the U.S.pledged to God, my God is an oathPronounced BET-see▶Ilyana#2407 in the U.S.sunshine, of the sunPronounced il-ee-AH-nuh▶Jean#2411 in the U.S.God is graciousPronounced JEEN▶Mckayla#2416 in the U.S.who is like God?Pronounced muh-KAY-luh▶Sinai#2422 in the U.S.holy mountain, place of divine revelationPronounced SY-ny▶Annalisa#2431 in the U.S.grace combined with pledged to GodPronounced an-uh-LEE-suh▶Azariyah#2436 in the U.S.God has helped, Yahweh has helpedPronounced az-uh-RY-uh▶Janet#2441 in the U.S.God is graciousPronounced JAN-it▶Seven#2451 in the U.S.the number seven, divine completenessPronounced SEV-un▶Avia#2575 in the U.S.My father is Yahweh.Pronounced a-vee-YA▶Eliani#2604 in the U.S.God has answered / my God (variant of Eliana)Pronounced ehl-YAN-ee▶Ellyana#2605 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Eliana: 'God has answered' / 'my God has answered.'Pronounced ehl-LIHAN-a▶Lael#2673 in the U.S.of God / belonging to GodPronounced LAEHL▶Makiyah#2703 in the U.S.who is like God / who is like Yahweh?Pronounced muh-KYE-uh▶Atalia#2746 in the U.S. Yahweh is exaltedPronounced at-AL-ya▶Lielle#2752 in the U.S.My GodPronounced LEEL-leh▶Adaia#2917 in the U.S. Yahweh has adornedPronounced AD-aya▶Elli#2974 in the U.S.A diminutive of Eleanor or Ellen, ultimately from the Greek Helene meaning torch or shining light.Pronounced EL-ee▶Ilah#2978 in the U.S.Variant of Isla, from the Scottish Gaelic name for the island of Islay, meaning island.Pronounced EYE-lah▶Jozie#2980 in the U.S.Variant of Josie, a diminutive of Josephine, from the Hebrew Yosef meaning God will add or God will increPronounced JOH-zee▶Kiya#2985 in the U.S.Name of an ancient Egyptian royal consort, wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten; its exact Egyptian meaning is debatPronounced KEE-yah▶Pessy#2998 in the U.S.Yiddish hypocoristic of Basya/Batya, itself a Hebrew name meaning 'daughter of God'Pronounced PES-ee▶Shia#3036 in the U.S.From Hebrew 'shai' or 'shia,' meaning 'gift' or 'gift of God'; also related to the Hebrew root for praisePronounced SHEE-ah▶Beth#3046 in the U.S.Short form of Elizabeth (Hebrew Elisheba: 'El' = God + 'sheva' = oath/abundance), meaning 'my God is an oPronounced BETH▶Gabby#3051 in the U.S.Pet form of Gabrielle or Gabriella, from the Hebrew Gavri'el meaning God is my strength or man of GodPronounced GAB-ee▶Mallie#3062 in the U.S.Pet form of Molly or Mary, from the Hebrew Miryam meaning bitter or beloved; also a diminutive of Amalia Pronounced MAL-ee▶Calayah#3081 in the U.S.Modern coined name; possibly blending Cala (harbour, beautiful) with the Hebrew theophoric suffix -yah (GPronounced kah-LAY-ah▶Joann#3090 in the U.S.God is gracious; combining the Hebrew Yohanan (Jehovah is gracious) elements into a single feminine compoPronounced joh-AN▶Rafaela#3102 in the U.S.God has healed; the feminine form of Rafael, from Hebrew Rafa'el meaning God has healed, via the archangePronounced rah-fah-EH-lah▶Saisha#3104 in the U.S.Meaningful existence or one with purpose; often interpreted as a blend of Sanskrit sa (with) and isha (loPronounced SY-shah▶Lizzy#3139 in the U.S.Diminutive of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'my God is abundance,' via LPronounced LIZ-ee▶Posie#3151 in the U.S.As a diminutive of Josephine, it carries the Hebrew meaning 'God will add'. As a standalone name it evokePronounced POH-zee▶Talayah#3157 in the U.S.A modern elaboration of Talia, from Hebrew 'tal' (dew) + 'yah' (God), meaning 'dew of God' or 'dew of heaPronounced tah-LAY-ah▶Danni#3173 in the U.S.Short form of Daniela or Danielle, from Hebrew Daniel meaning 'God is my judge'Pronounced DAN-ee▶Ellee#3177 in the U.S.Creative spelling of Ellie, a diminutive of Eleanor (bright, shining) or Elizabeth (my God is an oath), uPronounced EL-ee▶Jesslyn#3187 in the U.S.Modern blend of Jessica (from Hebrew Yiskah meaning 'God beholds') and Lyn (Old English: lake, pool or waPronounced JES-lin▶Lianny#3193 in the U.S.Likely a Spanish-inflected variant of Liana (from Latin liana, a climbing vine) or a diminutive of names Pronounced lee-AH-nee▶Amoni#3214 in the U.S.Derived from Amun or Amon, the ancient Egyptian god whose name means 'the hidden one'; also related to HePronounced ah-MOH-nee▶Anaiyah#3215 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Anaya or Anaiah, from Hebrew Anayah meaning 'God has answered' or 'Yahweh has answerePronounced ah-NAY-ah▶Aniylah#3216 in the U.S.Elaborated variant spelling of Aniyah or Anila, combining Arabic roots of care and grace with Hebrew theoPronounced ah-NY-lah▶Avielle#3219 in the U.S.Combination of Hebrew Avi (my father, referring to God) and the French/Hebrew suffix -elle (feminine dimiPronounced ah-vee-EL▶Janiah#3233 in the U.S.Modern American coinage combining the Jan- of Jane/Janae — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — withPronounced jə-NY-ə▶Joanie#3235 in the U.S.God is gracious; affectionate pet form of Joan, from Hebrew YochananPronounced JOH-nee▶Elizah#3281 in the U.S.God is my oath; variant of Eliza, the short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew ElishevaPronounced ee-LY-zah▶Izabelle#3292 in the U.S.Pledged to God, God is my oath; variant of Isabelle, the French form of Isabel, a medieval Spanish develoPronounced iz-ə-BEL▶Joella#3295 in the U.S.Yahweh is God; feminine form of Joel, from Hebrew YoelPronounced joh-EL-ə▶Taleah#3317 in the U.S.Modern blend or respelling echoing Talia, from Hebrew tal, 'dew', often glossed 'dew from God'Pronounced tah-LEE-ə▶Yohanna#3319 in the U.S.God is gracious; a transliterated form of Johanna, from Hebrew Yochanan, used in Ethiopian, Arabic, and oPronounced yoh-HAH-nah▶Eloah#3400 in the U.S.God; the Hebrew singular form related to Elohim, adopted as a girls' name especially in BrazilPronounced eh-LOH-ah▶Izabela#3408 in the U.S.Pledged to God; the Polish and Brazilian Portuguese form of Isabella, a medieval development of ElizabethPronounced ee-zah-BEL-ah▶Neriyah#3425 in the U.S.Lamp of the Lord, light of Yahweh; from Hebrew Neriah, the father of the prophet Jeremiah's scribe BaruchPronounced neh-REE-yah▶Basya#3508 in the U.S.Daughter of God; Yiddish form of Batya/Bithiah — the pharaoh's daughter who drew Moses from the Nile and Pronounced BAH-syah▶Eli#3515 in the U.S.Short form of Elizabeth, Eliana, Elena, and other El- names — the El- element meaning 'my God' in HebrewPronounced EE-lee▶Elisia#3516 in the U.S.Elaboration of Elisa/Elise, short forms of Elizabeth — Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath' — with an -iaPronounced eh-LEE-see-ə▶Eloa#3519 in the U.S.God; the Hebrew singular related to Elohim, adopted as a popular girls' name in BrazilPronounced eh-LOH-ah▶Mykah#3546 in the U.S.Y-and-h spelling of Micah, Hebrew 'who is like Yahweh?', styled for girlsPronounced MY-kə▶Taliya#3556 in the U.S.Variant of Talia, from Hebrew tal, 'dew' — often glossed 'dew from God' — with the melodic -iya endingPronounced tə-LEE-yə▶Aariyah#3565 in the U.S.Double-a spelling in the Aaliyah/Ariah family — linked to Arabic aliyah, 'exalted', or Hebrew Ariah, 'lioPronounced ah-REE-ə▶Danyla#3579 in the U.S.Modern spelling echoing Daniela — feminine of Daniel, Hebrew 'God is my judge' — with a y-styled centerPronounced dah-NEE-lah▶Giannina#3588 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Gianna (Giovanna) — the feminine of Giovanni/John, Hebrew 'God is gracious'Pronounced jah-NEE-nah▶Jaina#3598 in the U.S.Elaboration of Jane ('God is gracious') with the -a ending; popularized by Warcraft's Jaina ProudmoorePronounced JAY-nə▶Michal#3612 in the U.S.Who is like God?; the daughter of King Saul and first wife of David, who saved his lifePronounced mee-KHAL▶Besse#3613 in the U.S.Besse is an old pet form of Elizabeth by way of Bess, the traditional short form. Elizabeth comes from HePronounced BES-ee▶Riah#3623 in the U.S.Short form of names ending in -riah (Mariah, Zariah, Moriah) — many carrying the Hebrew -yah, a form of GPronounced RY-ə▶Bethel#3645 in the U.S.House of God; the biblical place where Jacob dreamed of the ladder to heavenPronounced BETH-əl▶Janelly#3660 in the U.S.Y-and-double-l styling of Janelle — a feminine elaboration of Jane/Jean, 'God is gracious' — popular in LPronounced jah-NEH-lee▶Jania#3661 in the U.S.Elaboration of Jana/Jane — feminine of John, 'God is gracious' — with the melodic -ia endingPronounced JAH-nee-ah▶Jesiah#3662 in the U.S.From Jesiah/Isshiah, a biblical name meaning 'Yahweh exists' or 'Yahweh lends' — styled with the modern -Pronounced jə-SY-ə▶Adaiah#3686 in the U.S.From Hebrew Adayah, 'Yahweh has adorned' or 'God has witnessed/testified' — a biblical namePronounced ə-DAY-yah▶Galia#3710 in the U.S.From Hebrew Galya — gal, 'wave', plus Yah, 'God' — 'wave of God' or 'God has revealed/redeemed'Pronounced GAH-lee-ah▶Izzabella#3711 in the U.S.Double-z spelling of Isabella — the Italian form of Elizabeth, 'pledged/devoted to God'Pronounced iz-ə-BEL-ah▶Jensyn#3714 in the U.S.From the Scandinavian surname Jensen, 'son of Jens' (Jens being a Danish form of John, 'God is gracious')Pronounced JEN-sin▶Aviella#3754 in the U.S.Feminine elaboration of Aviel — Hebrew avi, 'my father', plus el, 'God' — 'my father is God'Pronounced ah-vee-EL-ah▶Elianah#3760 in the U.S.-h spelling of Eliana — Hebrew El, 'God', plus ana, 'answered' — 'my God has answered'Pronounced el-ee-AH-nah▶Jariah#3769 in the U.S.Matches the minor biblical Jeriah/Jariah ('taught by God' or 'God has seen'); also reads as a modern Ja-/Pronounced jə-RY-ə▶Saray#3797 in the U.S.Spanish-favored form of Sarai — Hebrew 'my princess', Abraham's wife before God renamed her SarahPronounced sah-RY▶Seriyah#3799 in the U.S.Modern -iyah styling, most readably via biblical Seraiah — 'Yahweh is ruler/prince' — or a melodic coinagPronounced sə-RY-ah▶Ysabella#3805 in the U.S.Medieval Y-spelling of Isabella — the Spanish/Italian Elizabeth, 'pledged/devoted to God'Pronounced ee-sah-BEL-ah▶Amariyah#3811 in the U.S.Feminine-styled form of biblical Amariah — 'Yahweh has said/promised' — riding the melodic -iyah wavePronounced ah-mah-RY-ah▶Azani#3816 in the U.S.Modern melodic name, most readably via biblical Azaniah, 'Yahweh has heard/listens'; also an -ani coinagePronounced ah-ZAH-nee▶Azelia#3817 in the U.S.Flower-name variant of Azalea (Greek azaleos, 'dry' — the blossom that thrives in dry soil); also echoingPronounced ah-ZEE-lee-ah▶Danya#3827 in the U.S.Feminine form in the Daniel family — Hebrew 'God is my judge' — also a Russian pet form of DaniilPronounced DAHN-yah▶Elianis#3830 in the U.S.Caribbean-Latino -is elaboration of Eliana — Hebrew 'my God has answered'Pronounced eh-lee-AH-nees▶Emmanuella#3833 in the U.S.Feminine of Emmanuel — Hebrew Immanuel, 'God is with us' — in full -ella dressPronounced eh-man-yoo-EL-ah▶Evany#3835 in the U.S.Modern styling joining Eva ('life') or Evan ('God is gracious') to a -ny ending; not firmly fixedPronounced EH-vah-nee▶Gaby#3836 in the U.S.Pet form of Gabriela/Gabrielle — Hebrew Gavri'el, 'God is my strength' — beloved in Spanish usePronounced GAH-bee▶Johnnie#3841 in the U.S.Feminine-used pet form of John — Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — a Southern vintage traditionPronounced JON-ee▶Lizette#3849 in the U.S.French diminutive of Elizabeth/Lise — Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath, devoted to God'Pronounced lih-ZET▶Sabella#3862 in the U.S.Short form of Isabella — the Spanish/Italian Elizabeth, 'pledged/devoted to God' — standing gracefully alPronounced sah-BEL-ah▶Shaya#3863 in the U.S.From Yeshaya/Shaya — a Yiddish pet form of Isaiah, 'Yahweh is salvation' — also read in Persian as 'worthPronounced SHY-ah▶Zalia#3875 in the U.S.Modern melodic name — readable as a trim of Azalia ('Yahweh has reserved') or a Z- coinage beside Thalia/Pronounced ZAH-lee-ah▶Israel#3901 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yisrael, 'he strives with God' — Jacob's wrestling-won name, here for daughtersPronounced IZ-ree-əl▶Janney#3903 in the U.S.From the Jane family — feminine of John, 'God is gracious' — via the pet form Janie and the surname JannePronounced JAN-ee▶Bettymae#3908 in the U.S.Bettymae joins Betty, the pet form of Elizabeth from the Hebrew Elisheva 'God is my oath', with Mae, a spPronounced BET-ee-may▶Lisbeth#3920 in the U.S.Contracted form of Elizabeth — Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath' — Scandinavian and German favoritePronounced LIZ-beth▶Shaddai#3938 in the U.S.From Hebrew Shaddai — the divine title in El Shaddai, 'God Almighty' (root debated: 'mountain' or 'sufficPronounced shah-DY▶Janey#3990 in the U.S.-ey pet form of Jane — feminine of John, Hebrew 'God is gracious'Pronounced JAY-nee▶Rafaella#4006 in the U.S.Feminine of Raphael — Hebrew Rafa'el, 'God has healed' — the healing archangelPronounced rah-fah-EL-lah▶Yesbeth#4024 in the U.S.Modern Latino coinage with the -beth ending (echoing Elizabeth, 'God is my oath'); construction informalPronounced YESS-beth▶Adrielle#4108 in the U.S.Feminine of Adriel — Hebrew Adri'el, 'flock of God' or 'God is my helper'Pronounced AY-dree-el▶Aziah#4117 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the -iah family, echoing Azaiah/Uzziah ('my strength is God'); construction informalPronounced ə-ZY-ah▶Ilianna#4133 in the U.S.Elaboration of Iliana/Eliana — linked to Greek Helios, 'sun', or Hebrew 'God has answered'; routes layerePronounced il-ee-AH-nah▶Janell#4137 in the U.S.Blend of Jane (Hebrew 'God is gracious') with the -elle endingPronounced jə-NEL▶Michele#4156 in the U.S.Single-l spelling of Michelle — French feminine of Michael, Hebrew 'who is like God?'Pronounced mih-SHEL▶Emmanuelle#4212 in the U.S.French feminine of Emmanuel — Hebrew Immanu'el, 'God is with us'Pronounced ih-man-yoo-EL▶Jaziah#4231 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the -iah family, echoing the biblical Jaaziah ('God strengthens/moves'); construction iPronounced jə-ZY-ah▶Lyza#4243 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Liza — a short form of Elizabeth, Hebrew 'God is my oath'Pronounced LY-zah▶Nissi#4254 in the U.S.From Hebrew nissi, 'my banner, my standard; my miracle' (as in Yahweh-Nissi, 'the Lord is my banner')Pronounced NEE-see▶Shana#4266 in the U.S.From Yiddish sheyne/shayna, 'beautiful', or a feminine of Shane (John, 'God is gracious'); routes layeredPronounced SHAH-nah▶Simi#4267 in the U.S.Pet form of Simran ('meditation') or Simone (from Simon, 'God has heard'); routes layeredPronounced SIM-ee▶Azelie#4289 in the U.S.From French Azélie — possibly from Hebrew Azalia ('spared/reserved by God') or linked to the azalea flowePronounced ah-zay-LEE▶Elayah#4296 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the El-/-iah family, echoing Eliah/Elijah ('my God is Yahweh'); construction informalPronounced eh-LY-ah▶Eliya#4297 in the U.S.Form of Eliyah/Elijah — Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh'Pronounced eh-LEE-ah▶Ellah#4298 in the U.S.-ah spelling of Ella (Germanic 'all/other', or short for Eleanor) and Hebrew Elah ('terebinth tree; goddePronounced EL-ah▶Jeanne#4311 in the U.S.French feminine of Jean (John) — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; borne by Jeanne d'ArcPronounced JEEN▶Jessy#4313 in the U.S.-y spelling of Jessie — a pet form of Jessica ('God beholds/foresight') or Jesse ('gift'); routes layeredPronounced JESS-ee▶Jo#4314 in the U.S.Short form of Josephine, Joanna, or Joan — from Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add', or Yochanan, 'God is gracioPronounced JOH▶Daielle#4326 in the U.S.Daielle is a respelling of Danielle, the French feminine form of Daniel, from the Hebrew for 'God is my jPronounced dah-YELL▶Yariah#4366 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the -iah/-riah family (echoing Moriah/Azariah; the -iah, 'Yahweh, God'); no single fixePronounced yah-RY-ah▶Alyzah#4371 in the U.S.Spelling of Aliza/Eliza — Hebrew aliza, 'joyful', or a short form of Elizabeth, 'God is my oath'; routes Pronounced ə-LEE-zah▶Arella#4377 in the U.S.From Hebrew ar'el/arella, 'angel, messenger of God; lion of God'Pronounced ə-REL-ah▶Azlyn#4382 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Az- (echoing Aslan 'lion', or Azaria 'helped by God') to the -lyn ending; no singlPronounced AZ-lin▶Ellieanna#4392 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ellie (from Eleanor/Ella) to Anna ('grace'); echoes Eliana, 'God answered'; routesPronounced el-ee-AH-nah▶Iana#4399 in the U.S.Slavic form of Jana/Iana — a feminine of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; also a Diana echoPronounced ee-AH-nah▶Liel#4418 in the U.S.From Hebrew li-El, 'I have God; God is mine' (li, 'to/for me', plus El, 'God')Pronounced lee-EL▶Mikah#4427 in the U.S.-h spelling of Micah — Hebrew Mikha, 'who is like God?' — here for girlsPronounced MY-kah▶Rielle#4436 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Ariel/Arielle ('lion of God') with a Ri-/-elle styling; no single fixed rootPronounced ree-EL▶Sammie#4439 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Sammy — a pet form of Samantha ('God has heard/listener') or Samuel; for girlsPronounced SAM-ee▶
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Eliana mean?
Eliana is a Hebrew name meaning 'God has answered,' blending the God-root El with a word for answered or gracious. It has climbed into the U.S. top 10, making it one of the most popular Hebrew girl names that mean God today.
Why do so many of these names start with 'El'?
El is simply the ancient Hebrew word for God, so any name built on it - Elizabeth, Elliana, Elsie - carries that meaning right in its first syllable, no translation needed.
Is Madison really a Hebrew name that means God?
Not directly - Madison began as an English surname meaning 'son of Matthew.' It's included here because that underlying name has its own Hebrew roots, showing how far a meaning can travel before it lands on a modern nursery list.