Baby Names That Mean Life
473 baby names meaning life — with origins, popularity, and audio pronunciation on every name.
Looking for a name that means life? Here are 473 baby names whose meaning carries the sense of life. Each links to its full page with a sourced meaning and audio pronunciation.
Girl Names
Ava#11 in the U.S.Life; living one; possibly from Latin avis (bird)▶Zoe#31 in the U.S.Life; the living one▶Zoey#69 in the U.S.Life; from Greek zoe▶Vivian#72 in the U.S.Alive; lively — from Latin vivianus, from vivus (alive, living)▶Eva#134 in the U.S.Life; living — Latin and Greek form of the Hebrew Chava (Eve), from chaya (to live)▶Vivienne#172 in the U.S.Alive; full of life; French feminine form of Vivian, from Latin vivus (alive, living)▶Evie#270 in the U.S.Life; living; breath of life▶Evelynn#301 in the U.S.Wished-for child; life — as a variant of Evelyn blending Eve (life) and Old English elements▶Brooke#313 in the U.S.From the Old English word 'broc', meaning a small stream or watercourse. Originally a topograph▶Viviana#331 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish feminine form of Vivianus, from the Latin 'vivus', meaning alive, living, o▶Aisha#337 in the U.S.From the Arabic root 'a-y-sh', meaning to live. Aisha means 'living', 'she who lives', or 'full▶Journey#411 in the U.S.From Old French journée meaning a day's travel or a day's work, from jour (day), itself from La▶Jream#518 in the U.S.Modern American creative name, a phonetic respelling of the word 'dream,' using the letter J to▶Eve#519 in the U.S.From Hebrew Chavah (Havva), derived from the root chava meaning 'to breathe' or 'to live'; the ▶Chaya#588 in the U.S.Hebrew feminine name from chayah meaning 'life' or 'to live,' the feminine form of Chai; direct▶Avianna#595 in the U.S.Modern creative name combining Latin avis ('bird') with the feminine suffix -anna, or alternati▶Legacy#662 in the U.S.From the English word legacy, from Medieval Latin legacia meaning bequest or what is bequeathed▶Evelina#778 in the U.S.Life or wished-for child; a Latinate elaboration of Eveline, blending Eva (from Hebrew Chavah m▶Julietta#819 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish elaboration of Juliet, itself a diminutive of Julia, from the Roman family ▶Vada#886 in the U.S.Possibly a variant of the Germanic name Vada or Wade (meaning to go, ford); also connected to S▶Liv#896 in the U.S.From Old Norse hlif meaning protection, shield, or shelter; in modern Scandinavian languages li▶Ivey#926 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Ivy, from Old English ifig meaning the ivy plant (Hedera helix); the ivy wa▶Zoya#976 in the U.S.Life; Russian form of the Greek name Zoe, from Greek zoe (life)▶Vida#1023 in the U.S.Life; from Spanish vida (life), from Latin vita (life)▶Mavie#1062 in the U.S.My life; or song thrush; French ma vie (my life) or Irish/Old French mavis (the song thrush bir▶Gaia#1147 in the U.S.Earth; from Greek Gaia (the personification of Earth, mother of all life)▶Avalynn#1173 in the U.S.Modern compound of Ava (life, bird, or island of apples) and -lynn (Welsh: lake); or linked to ▶Vivianna#1182 in the U.S.Alive, full of life; a double-n spelling of Viviana, from Latin vivus (alive, living)▶Avah#1191 in the U.S.Life; a spelling variant of Ava, from Germanic ava (life, living) or Hebrew Chava (life)▶Asha#1196 in the U.S.Hope; from Sanskrit asha (hope, desire, wish); or life (Swahili); or truth/righteousness (Avest▶Hollis#1237 in the U.S.At the holly trees; from Old English holegn (holly tree) — a topographic surname for families l▶Amarah#1343 in the U.S.Eternal, long life, immortal▶Zoie#1365 in the U.S.Life, living one▶Ayesha#1367 in the U.S.Alive, living, well-prospering▶Chava#1415 in the U.S.Life, living one▶Journie#1437 in the U.S.A journey, a voyage, the path of life▶Aysha#1439 in the U.S.Alive, living, well-prospering▶Journei#1483 in the U.S.A modern creative respelling of the word name Journey, from Old French journee "a day's travel,▶Vivianne#1552 in the U.S.From Latin Vivianus, from 'vivus' ('alive, living'); the '-anne' ending is a French/modern elab▶Pepper#1627 in the U.S.An English vocabulary name from the word for the spice 'pepper' (ultimately from Latin 'piper')▶Hawa#1651 in the U.S.The Arabic and Swahili form of Eve (Hawwa, حواء), the name of the first woman, traditionally in▶Evalina#1714 in the U.S.Elaboration of Eva/Evelina, from Hebrew Chawwah ('life'); the '-lina' ending is a Latinate dimi▶Vivien#1721 in the U.S.Alive, lively, living▶Banks#2052 in the U.S.Topographic surname for someone living by a hillside slope or riverbank (Middle English 'banke'▶Ayva#2190 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Ava; popularly 'bird' (Latin avis) or 'life' (via Eve), underlying Germanic▶Cypress#2439 in the U.S.cypress tree, symbol of eternal life▶Lively#2444 in the U.S.full of life, animated, energetic▶Wateen#2477 in the U.S.aorta; the life-vein▶Evolet#2634 in the U.S.coined for the 2008 film '10,000 BC', promoted as 'the promise of life'▶Amarie#2793 in the U.S.One who lives a long life, one who builds▶Scarleth#3002 in the U.S.Spanish-influenced variant of Scarlett, meaning the bright red color scarlet; associated with p▶Vianna#3006 in the U.S.Modern blended name combining a Vi- prefix (from Violet, Vivian: life) with Anna (Hebrew: grace▶Zailey#3008 in the U.S.Contemporary invented name combining a Z- prefix (possibly from Zayla or Zoe: life) with the po▶Avalee#3015 in the U.S.Modern blend of Ava (from Hebrew Chava: life, or Latin avis: bird) and Lee (Old English: woodla▶Aicha#3043 in the U.S.North African/French spelling of Aisha (عائشة), from the Arabic root 'ayisha,' meaning 'alive,'▶Jind#3089 in the U.S.Life, soul, vitality; from the Punjabi jind meaning life or the animating spirit of a person▶Khaliyah#3133 in the U.S.Creative feminine elaboration likely derived from Arabic Khalid ('immortal, eternal') or a vari▶Lucina#3141 in the U.S.Latin name from 'lux' (light), meaning 'she who brings to light.' In Roman religion, Lucina was▶Saori#3154 in the U.S.Written with kanji for 'sa' (sand, thread, early) and 'ori' (weaving), the most common reading ▶Hayat#3183 in the U.S.From Arabic hayāt (حياة) meaning 'life,' used as a given name across Arabic-speaking and Muslim▶Evee#3287 in the U.S.Life, living one; a spelling of Evie, the pet form of Eve (Hebrew Chawwah) and Evelyn▶Evy#3520 in the U.S.Short form of Eva/Eve and Evelyn — Eve from Hebrew Chawwah, 'life, living one'▶Tziporah#3558 in the U.S.Bird; from Hebrew tzippor — the Midianite wife of Moses who saved his life▶Vita#3560 in the U.S.Life; from Latin vita — also a feminine of Vitus and a short form of names like Davita▶Michal#3612 in the U.S.Who is like God?; the daughter of King Saul and first wife of David, who saved his life▶Eesha#3700 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Isha, 'goddess, mistress, ruler' (feminine of Isha, 'lord'); also linked to Arabi▶Allegra#3748 in the U.S.From Italian allegra, 'joyful, lively, cheerful' — the musical term allegro's feminine▶Ivee#3767 in the U.S.Double-e spelling of Ivy — the evergreen climbing plant, an emblem of fidelity and eternal life▶Evany#3835 in the U.S.Modern styling joining Eva ('life') or Evan ('God is gracious') to a -ny ending; not firmly fix▶Aissatou#3952 in the U.S.Fulani/West African form of Aisha — 'alive, living, prosperous' — the Prophet's beloved wife's ▶Chavy#3969 in the U.S.Yiddish pet form of Chava — Hebrew Chavah, 'life', the first woman (Eve)▶Dunya#3977 in the U.S.From Arabic dunya, 'the world, the present life' — the temporal realm beloved in poetry▶Vivi#4022 in the U.S.Pet form of Vivian/Viviana — Latin vivus, 'alive, living'▶Avalina#4037 in the U.S.Elaboration of Ava/Avelina — variously 'desired, life', or Latin avis, 'bird'; routes layered▶Vidalia#4181 in the U.S.Elaboration of Vidal/Vita — Latin vita, 'life' — a flowing 'life'-rooted name (also a sweet oni▶Zoelle#4183 in the U.S.Blend of Zoe — Greek zoe, 'life' — with the -elle ending; construction modern▶Xoey#4275 in the U.S.X-spelling of Zoey/Zoe — from Greek zoe, 'life'▶Aluna#4282 in the U.S.From the Kogi (Colombian) concept Aluna, 'the life-force/soul of the world'; also echoes 'luna'▶Ayeza#4287 in the U.S.From Arabic/Urdu, often glossed 'noble, respectable' or 'living, prosperous' (echoing Aiza/Ayes▶Viana#4363 in the U.S.From the Iberian place-name Viana, and/or a short form of Viviana ('alive') or Iana; routes lay▶Viviane#4538 in the U.S.French form of Vivian/Viviana — from Latin vivus, 'alive, living, lively'; the Lady of the Lake▶Zenobia#4541 in the U.S.From Greek Zenobia — 'life of Zeus' or 'force of Zeus' — the warrior queen of Palmyra▶Aissata#4548 in the U.S.From Aissata — a Fula/West African form of Aisha, Arabic 'living, prosperous; she who lives'▶Aveyah#4559 in the U.S.Modern coinage extending Ava ('bird' or 'life') with a -eyah ending; no single fixed root▶Daisha#4569 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Da- to -aisha (echoing Aisha, 'living', and the Russian Dasha); routes l▶Enid#4578 in the U.S.From Welsh Enid — possibly 'soul, life' or 'purity'; an Arthurian heroine; etymology debated▶Evanora#4579 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Eva ('life') to Nora/Eleanor ('light/honor'); also a film witch's name; ▶Naisha#4613 in the U.S.From Sanskrit naisha, 'special, unique; nightly'; also echoes Aisha ('living'); routes layered▶Spirit#4637 in the U.S.From the word spirit — Latin spiritus, 'breath, soul, vital energy'▶Avamarie#4769 in the U.S.Compound of Ava ('life' or 'bird') and Marie ('beloved'); echoes the Latin 'Ave Maria'; given a▶Avionna#4772 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Ava/Avia ('bird; life') and the -onna ending; no single fixed root▶Evelia#4916 in the U.S.Spanish elaboration of Eva/Evelina — from Hebrew Chava, 'life, living' (Eve)▶Journeii#4936 in the U.S.Double-i spelling of Journey — from Old French journee, 'a day's travel; a trip, voyage' — a li▶Xoe#5126 in the U.S.X-spelling of Zoe — from Greek zoe, 'life'▶Anam#5150 in the U.S.From Arabic anam, 'a blessing, a gift; creatures, living beings'; also Irish anam, 'a soul'; he▶Avari#5159 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ava ('bird/life', a Eve echo) to the -ari ending; no single fixed root; ▶Jiah#5197 in the U.S.From Hindi/Urdu jiya, 'life; the heart, the soul; the beloved'▶Journiee#5200 in the U.S.-iee spelling of Journey — from Old French journee, 'a day's travel; a trip, a voyage' — a life▶Mysha#5237 in the U.S.Modern name echoing Maisha ('life', Swahili) and Misha; sometimes glossed 'beautiful' or 'happy▶Seerat#5256 in the U.S.From Arabic/Punjabi sirat/seerat, 'good character; inner nature, conduct; the way of life' (inn▶Yeva#5273 in the U.S.Armenian/Russian form of Eve — from Hebrew Chava, 'life; living, breathing'▶Zoee#5281 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Zoe — from Greek zoe, 'life'▶Zoi#5282 in the U.S.Greek spelling of Zoe — from Greek zoe, 'life'▶Aveya#5305 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ava ('life; bird', Latin/Germanic) to an -eya ending; no single fixed ro▶Evara#5330 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Eva ('life', Hebrew) to a soft -ra/-vara ending (echoing Evara/Avara); n▶Laveah#5359 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining a La- prefix to a -veah ending (echoing Aveah, Via, 'life/road'); no s▶Maisha#5367 in the U.S.From Swahili maisha, 'life; living' (via Arabic 'isha, 'life, living')▶Viviann#5411 in the U.S.-ann spelling of Vivian/Vivienne — from Latin vivus, 'alive', and Vivianus, 'lively, full of li▶Zoei#5418 in the U.S.-ei spelling of Zoe — from Greek zoe, 'life'▶Avanna#5443 in the U.S.Modern blend of Ava ('life; bird') with -anna ('grace', Hebrew); also echoes Avani ('the earth'▶Awa#5446 in the U.S.From Akan Awo/Awa, 'born on a Thursday'; also a West African form of Hawa (Eve), 'living one; t▶Pranshi#5550 in the U.S.From Sanskrit — variously 'a part/portion of the supreme being' or linked to prana, 'life-breat▶Rivian#5576 in the U.S.A modern name that echoes Vivian ('alive; lively') in sound and also reads as the automaker Riv▶Zanovia#5590 in the U.S.Spelling of Zenobia — from Greek, 'the life/force of Zeus' (zeno, 'of Zeus', plus bios, 'life')▶Zanova#5768 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Zenobia ('the life of Zeus', Greek) and Nova ('new'); no single fixed roo▶Avaylah#5800 in the U.S.A modern name joining Ava ('life; a bird', or a Latin form) with the -ylah ending (echoing Ayla▶Eevie#5829 in the U.S.-ee- spelling of Evie — a pet form of Eve/Evelyn, from Hebrew Chavah, 'life; living'▶Evalie#5835 in the U.S.A modern name joining Eva ('life', Hebrew) with a -lie ending ('a meadow'); also echoes Evalyn;▶Eveline#5836 in the U.S.A form of Evelyn/Eveline — from the Germanic Avelina (Aveline), possibly 'wished-for child' or ▶Evi#5837 in the U.S.A European pet form of Eva/Eve — from Hebrew Chavah, 'life; living'▶Iyari#5851 in the U.S.From the Huichol (Wixárika) iyari, 'the heart; one's soul, memory, and life-essence'▶Laisha#5873 in the U.S.A modern name joining a La- opening with Aisha ('living; prosperous; lively', Arabic); also ech▶Rayan#5905 in the U.S.From Arabic rayyan, 'luxuriant, well-watered, full of life'; also a gate of Paradise (Ar-Rayyan▶Taisha#5920 in the U.S.A modern name joining a Ta- opening with -isha (echoing Aisha, 'living', and Tisha); no single ▶Zenovia#5937 in the U.S.A spelling of Zenobia — from Greek, 'the life/force of Zeus' (zeno, 'of Zeus', plus bios, 'life▶Avy#5958 in the U.S.A pet form of Ava ('life; a bird') or Avery ('ruler of the elves'); routes layered▶Evalee#5996 in the U.S.A modern name joining Eva ('life', Hebrew) with the -lee ending ('a meadow', English); routes l▶Laysha#6044 in the U.S.A modern spelling echoing Laisha/Aisha — from Arabic, 'living, alive; prosperous' (also a Hebre▶Artha#6124 in the U.S.From the Sanskrit artha, 'purpose; meaning; prosperity' — one of the four purusharthas, the aim▶Viva#6124 in the U.S.From Latin/Italian viva, 'alive; long live!; life' (from vivere, 'to live')▶Vivia#6125 in the U.S.From Latin vivus, 'alive, living' — a feminine of Vivian (from the Roman Vibius/Vivianus)▶Zoella#6366 in the U.S.A modern name joining Zoe ('life', Greek) with the -ella ending; no single fixed root; routes l▶Alaisha#6380 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Aisha ('alive; living', Arabic) and Alicia ('noble'); no single fixed roo▶Avalie#6397 in the U.S.A modern name joining Ava (variously 'life; a bird') with the -lie ending; no single fixed root▶Avaria#6399 in the U.S.A modern name joining Ava (variously 'life; a bird') with the -aria ending (echoing Aria, 'a me▶Ave#6400 in the U.S.From Latin ave, 'hail; greetings' (as in Ave Maria); also an Estonian name and a short form of ▶Chi#6423 in the U.S.From the Igbo (Nigeria) chi, 'God; a personal spirit or guardian'; also a Greek letter and the ▶Megha#6537 in the U.S.From Sanskrit megha, 'a cloud; a rain cloud' (the bringer of life-giving rain)▶Avagrace#6645 in the U.S.A compound of Ava (variously 'life; a bird; like a bird') and Grace ('grace; God's favor', from▶Avarose#6646 in the U.S.A compound of Ava (variously 'life; a bird; like a bird') and Rose ('a rose', from Latin rosa);▶Evyn#6704 in the U.S.A spelling variously of Evan (Welsh form of John, 'God is gracious') and a short form of Evelyn▶Leysha#6791 in the U.S.A spelling of Laisha/Aisha — from Arabic, 'alive; living; she who lives'; a Latina spelling; ro▶Zenna#6895 in the U.S.Variously a short form of Zenobia (Greek, 'the life of Zeus; the force of Zeus') and a modern Z▶
Boy Names
Brady#321 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish surname O Bradaigh, from 'bradach' meaning spirited, thievish, or la▶Wells#347 in the U.S.From the Old English 'wiell' or 'wella', meaning spring, stream, or well — a topographic surnam▶Rio#532 in the U.S.From Spanish and Portuguese rio meaning 'river,' derived from Latin rivus ('stream, brook'); us▶Ozzy#549 in the U.S.Pet form of Oswald or Oscar (and sometimes Ozymandias); Oswald derives from Old English os ('go▶Chaim#666 in the U.S.From Hebrew chayyim meaning life or lives; a plural form evoking the fullness of life; used in ▶Cannon#722 in the U.S.From the Old French canon meaning 'large tube' (related to the weapon), from Italian cannone, f▶Fisher#791 in the U.S.Fisherman or one who fishes; an English occupational surname from Old English fiscere meaning f▶Beck#913 in the U.S.From Old Norse bekkr meaning a stream or small brook; a topographic surname for someone living ▶Stone#916 in the U.S.From Old English stan meaning stone or rock; a topographic surname for someone living near a no▶Heath#932 in the U.S.From Old English haeth meaning a tract of uncultivated open land, heathland or moorland; a topo▶Umar#1165 in the U.S.Flourishing; long-lived; eloquent; from Arabic umar (flourishing, long life, speaking eloquentl▶Amar#1239 in the U.S.Long life, immortal, eternal▶Vito#1634 in the U.S.an Italian name from the Latin Vitus, derived from 'vita' meaning 'life'▶Viaan#1693 in the U.S.A modern Indian name, popularly interpreted as 'full of life' or 'lively', associated with ener▶Vivaan#1858 in the U.S.Full of life▶Bryar#1967 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Briar, from Old English 'brer/braer' meaning 'briar, thorny bush'. Original▶Amare#2071 in the U.S.One who lives a long life, one who builds▶Deen#2133 in the U.S.Religion, faith, way of life; from Arabic root d-y-n (law, obedience, judgment).▶Rayaan#2247 in the U.S.full of life, gate of paradise▶Soul#2329 in the U.S.The soul; spirit; essential being; from Old English sawol (soul, spirit, the animating principl▶Laine#2426 in the U.S.Road; lane; pathway; from Old English lane (a narrow road or path), used as a surname for famil▶Amarii#2782 in the U.S.One who lives a long life, one who builds▶Juno#3009 in the U.S.Youth; vital force; heavenly ruler▶Ojas#3026 in the U.S.Vitality, vigor, the vital essence of the body▶Calian#3047 in the U.S.Attributed to Native American origin, often given the meaning warrior of life or one who is lov▶Yahia#3145 in the U.S.Arabic form of Yahya, itself the Quranic form of John (Hebrew Yohanan), meaning 'God will give ▶Kiyaan#3183 in the U.S.Persian/Sanskrit name meaning 'king,' 'ancient,' or 'full of life'; also used in Arabic context▶Vidal#3200 in the U.S.Life, full of life and vitality▶Styles#3256 in the U.S.English surname for someone living by a stile — the steps over a field wall — now chosen for it▶Ayush#3788 in the U.S.From Sanskrit ayus, 'life, lifespan, vital power' — the blessing of longevity▶Jeevan#4117 in the U.S.From Sanskrit jivana, 'life, living, vitality'▶Joon#4121 in the U.S.Korean name element jun, 'handsome, talented'; also Persian joon, 'dear, life'; routes layered▶Emran#4217 in the U.S.Spelling of Imran — Arabic, linked to 'prosperity, long life; an exalted family' (Quranic Imran▶Jayvien#4237 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Jay- to a -vien ending (echoing Javien/Vivien, 'alive'); no single fixed▶Sonder#4290 in the U.S.From the coined word 'sonder' — the realization that each passerby has a life as vivid as your ▶Zoe#4304 in the U.S.From Greek zoe, 'life' (classically a girls' name); rare for boys, associated with Haitian-Amer▶Can#4324 in the U.S.From Turkish can, 'life, soul, spirit; dear one' (from Persian jan)▶Hayaan#4750 in the U.S.From Arabic hayaan, 'life; lively, vibrant, full of life' (from hayat, 'life')▶Jiyaan#4772 in the U.S.From Persian jiyan, 'life, living; a fighter, the fierce one'; also linked to Sanskrit jiva, 'l▶Jiyan#4773 in the U.S.From Kurdish/Persian jiyan, 'life, living; a fighter, the fierce one'▶Amr#4878 in the U.S.From Arabic Amr, 'life, long life; flourishing' (a classical Arabian name; the silent waw disti▶Vian#5028 in the U.S.From Kurdish vian/viyan, 'love; longing, desire' (also linked to 'full of life'); also a modern▶Vivan#5034 in the U.S.Spelling of Vivaan — from Sanskrit, 'full of life, lively; the morning rays of the sun' (a name▶Viyaan#5035 in the U.S.Spelling of Viaan/Vian — from Sanskrit, 'full of life, lively' (and linked to 'skilled, accompl▶Aayush#5047 in the U.S.Double-a spelling of Ayush — from Sanskrit ayus, 'long life; lifespan, longevity, vitality'▶Lyfe#5158 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Life — from Old English lif, 'life, living, existence' (a bold word-name)▶Imron#5290 in the U.S.Spelling of Imran — from Arabic, 'prosperity, long life; population, flourishing' (the father o▶Ishir#5738 in the U.S.From Sanskrit ishira, 'powerful, strong, vigorous; refreshing, lively'▶Orpheus#5921 in the U.S.From the Greek Orpheus, of uncertain meaning (variously linked to orphne, 'the darkness of nigh▶Chai#5936 in the U.S.From Hebrew chai, 'living, alive; life'; also Hindi chai, 'tea'; routes layered▶Chi#5937 in the U.S.From Igbo chi, 'God; a personal guardian spirit/divine spark'; also Chinese qi/chi, 'life energ▶Chipper#5938 in the U.S.From the word chipper, 'cheerful, lively, brisk'; a friendly nickname-name (often given to a 'c▶Nivan#6074 in the U.S.A modern name linked to Sanskrit nivan/nivas, 'a home, a dwelling; a refuge', and read as 'full▶Mana#6331 in the U.S.From the Polynesian/Maori mana, 'spiritual power; prestige, authority, life-force'; used for bo▶Buster#6499 in the U.S.From the English nickname buster, 'a lively, spirited boy; a little fellow' (and 'one who break▶Nnamdi#6695 in the U.S.From Igbo, 'my father is alive; my father lives (again)' — reflecting a belief in the return of▶Borna#6870 in the U.S.From Persian borna, 'young; youthful; in the prime of life' (also a Croatian name linked to Sla▶