Spanish Girl Names That Mean God
Spanish girl names that mean God trace back to a few Hebrew roots, including pledged to God and God is gracious, carried into Spanish through centuries of tradition.
Names236
OriginSpanish
MeaningGod
GenderGirl
Most naming lists that connect to the divine reach for one language and stop. This one leans hard on Spanish, and for good reason: Hebrew biblical names moved into Spanish through centuries of Catholic naming tradition, then were feminized, softened, and regionalized until they became distinctly Spanish in sound while keeping their original meaning intact.
Isabel and Juana carry this most directly, both descending from the two most common Hebrew ways of naming a child after God. Paloma takes a different route entirely, meaning dove, a peaceful image parents often read as a quieter nod to the sacred.
The Hebrew Roots Behind Spanish Girl Names That Mean God
Three Hebrew phrases repeat across this list: pledged to God behind Isabel and Isabela, God is gracious behind Juana, and who is like God behind Micaela. Arisbeth adds a fourth, blending a Greek-style first part with Beth, God is my oath, into one modern compound name.
Familiar Names, Unexpected Meanings
Carmela's Hebrew root, Karmel, means vineyard of God, referring to the sacred mountain where the prophet Elijah stood, a different story from her close relative Carmen, whose meaning traces to the Latin word for song instead. Mireya and Ariadna arrive by literary routes, one from a Provencal epic, one from Greek myth, each still circling back to holiness.
Names List
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▶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▶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▶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▶Paloma#793 in the U.S.Dove; from the Spanish paloma meaning dove or pigeon, from Latin palumba meaning wood pigeon, the dove bePronounced pah-LOH-mah▶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▶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▶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▶Juana#1102 in the U.S.God is gracious; Spanish feminine form of Juan (John), from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is gracious)Pronounced HWAH-nuh▶Micaela#1118 in the U.S.Who is like God? — Spanish/Italian feminine form of Michael, from Hebrew mi-ka-elPronounced mih-KAY-luh▶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▶Ariadna#1214 in the U.S.Most holy; very pure; Spanish/Catalan form of Ariadne, from Greek ari (very, most) + adnos (holy, pure)Pronounced ah-ree-AD-nah▶Ines#1282 in the U.S.Pure, chaste, holyPronounced ee-NES▶Mariela#1324 in the U.S.Beloved of God; diminutive of MariaPronounced mah-ree-EH-lah▶Arizbeth#1393 in the U.S.My God is an oath; beloved of GodPronounced ah-riz-BETH▶Inez#1407 in the U.S.Pure, chaste, holyPronounced ih-NEZ▶Amor#1434 in the U.S.Love; derived from the Latin word amor meaning love or affection, cognate with the Roman god of love.Pronounced AH-mor▶Yaneli#1438 in the U.S.God is gracious; beloved of GodPronounced yah-NEH-lee▶Mercedes#1451 in the U.S.Mercies, graces, divine kindnessPronounced mer-SAY-deez▶Noelia#1466 in the U.S.Christmas, birth of the LordPronounced noh-EH-lee-ah▶Marcela#1472 in the U.S.Feminine form of Marcellus/Marcus, derived from the name of the Roman god Mars; often interpreted as 'dedPronounced mar-SEH-lah▶Elianny#1573 in the U.S.A modern Hispanic feminine name, an embellished form of Eliana (from Hebrew "my God has answered") populaPronounced el-ee-AH-nee▶Lizeth#1733 in the U.S.My God is an oathPronounced LEEZ-ehth▶Johana#1741 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousPronounced YOH-a-na▶Dayanna#1803 in the U.S.Divine, goddesslikePronounced day-AN-ə▶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▶Santana#1872 in the U.S.Holy, saintlyPronounced san-TAN-uh▶Tania#1932 in the U.S.Holy, saintlyPronounced TAHN-yuh▶Denisse#1955 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikePronounced deh-NEES▶Gianella#2014 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousPronounced jyan-EHL-la▶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▶Manuela#2121 in the U.S.God is with usPronounced ma-NWEH-la▶Anali#2188 in the U.S.In Spanish/Latin American use, a blend based on Ana ('grace'); in Sanskrit, Anala 'fire'.Pronounced an-AL-ee▶Elsy#2196 in the U.S.Diminutive of Elizabeth/Elsa, from Hebrew Elisheva 'my God is an oath'.Pronounced EHL-see▶Isabell#2310 in the U.S.pledged to God, my God is an oathPronounced IZ-uh-bel▶Anyeli#2401 in the U.S.angel, divine messengerPronounced ahn-YEL-ee▶Juanita#2585 in the U.S.God is gracious (diminutive of Juana)Pronounced khwa-NEE-ta▶Dora#2602 in the U.S.Gift of godPronounced DO-ra▶Janeth#2697 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousPronounced A-neht▶Adaya#2813 in the U.S. Yahweh has adornedPronounced AD-aya▶Adaia#2917 in the U.S. Yahweh has adornedPronounced AD-aya▶Divina#2929 in the U.S.Divine, godlikePronounced deev-EEN-a▶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▶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▶Zenaida#3261 in the U.S.Of Zeus, belonging to Zeus; from Greek Zenais, derived from the god's namePronounced zeh-NY-dah▶Janely#3293 in the U.S.Modern Hispanic-American blend of Jan- — from Jane, 'God is gracious' — with the melodic -ely endingPronounced jah-NEH-lee▶Lilibeth#3349 in the U.S.Compound of Lily and Beth (from Elizabeth, 'God is my oath'), paralleling the royal nickname LilibetPronounced LIL-i-beth▶Natali#3356 in the U.S.Born on Christmas; variant of Natalie, from Latin natale domini, 'birthday of the Lord'Pronounced NAH-tah-lee▶Saray#3797 in the U.S.Spanish-favored form of Sarai — Hebrew 'my princess', Abraham's wife before God renamed her SarahPronounced sah-RY▶Fanita#3804 in the U.S.Fanita reads as a pet form using the Spanish -ita ending, likely built on Fanny, a nickname for Frances mPronounced fuh-NEE-tah▶Ysabella#3805 in the U.S.Medieval Y-spelling of Isabella — the Spanish/Italian Elizabeth, 'pledged/devoted to God'Pronounced ee-sah-BEL-ah▶Elianis#3830 in the U.S.Caribbean-Latino -is elaboration of Eliana — Hebrew 'my God has answered'Pronounced eh-lee-AH-nees▶Gaby#3836 in the U.S.Pet form of Gabriela/Gabrielle — Hebrew Gavri'el, 'God is my strength' — beloved in Spanish usePronounced GAH-bee▶Yaneth#4023 in the U.S.Latino spelling linked to Janeth/Janet — a pet form of Jane, 'God is gracious'; routes layeredPronounced yah-NETH▶Yesbeth#4024 in the U.S.Modern Latino coinage with the -beth ending (echoing Elizabeth, 'God is my oath'); construction informalPronounced YESS-beth▶Ariely#4468 in the U.S.Latina elaboration of Ariel — Hebrew ari-el, 'lion of God' — with a -y endingPronounced ah-ree-EH-lee▶Atenea#4470 in the U.S.Spanish form of Athena — the Greek goddess of wisdom and war; etymology uncertain (pre-Greek)Pronounced ah-teh-NEH-ah▶Dominga#4482 in the U.S.Spanish feminine of Domingo/Dominicus — from Latin dominus, 'lord' — 'of the Lord; born on Sunday'Pronounced doh-MEEN-gah▶Onita#5164 in the U.S.Onita reads as a diminutive in the -ita family, most likely a clipped, respelled form of Juanita (itself Pronounced oh-NEE-tuh▶Mariely#5227 in the U.S.Latina blend of Mari (Maria, 'beloved; of the sea; bitter') with an -ely/- ielys ending (echoing Eli/Ely,Pronounced mah-ree-EH-lee▶Miangel#5534 in the U.S.Spanish compound of mi, 'my', plus Angel, 'a messenger of God' (Greek angelos); 'my angel'Pronounced mee-AHN-hel▶Darielys#5643 in the U.S.A modern Puerto Rican coinage joining Dariel (echoing 'beloved; God has helped') with the -lys/-elys endiPronounced dah-ree-EL-eece▶Ineza#5666 in the U.S.A spelling of Inez/Ines — the Spanish form of Agnes, from Greek hagnos, 'pure, holy, chaste'Pronounced ee-NEH-zah▶Khiabet#5700 in the U.S.Khiabet is an uncertain coined name, likely Latina, whose -bet ending recalls Elizabeth, from Hebrew ElisPronounced kee-uh-BET▶Mayela#5711 in the U.S.A modern Latina name — variously a form of Maria-Ela/Mariela ('beloved' + 'God'), or a Mayel- coinage; noPronounced my-EH-lah▶Oneita#5853 in the U.S.Oneita is a vintage American girls' name best read as a respelling of Juanita (the Spanish diminutive of Pronounced oh-NEE-tuh▶Juanell#6505 in the U.S.Juanell blends Juana, the Spanish feminine of Juan (John), from the Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gracious,' wiPronounced wah-NEL▶Elianys#6687 in the U.S.A Latina elaboration of Eliana — from Hebrew Eliyanah, 'my God has answered'; the -ys ending personalizesPronounced eh-lee-AH-nees▶Yulisa#6890 in the U.S.A modern Latina blend joining a Yuli- element (from Julia/Yulia, 'youthful') with Lisa (a short form of EPronounced yoo-LEE-sah▶Massiel#7106 in the U.S.A Hispanic name popularly taken as 'the star of Bethlehem'; sometimes linked to Hebrew -el, 'God'; best kPronounced mah-see-EL▶Yanet#7210 in the U.S.A Spanish form/spelling of Janet — a diminutive of Jane (a feminine of John), from Hebrew, 'God is gracioPronounced yah-NET▶Arielys#7257 in the U.S.A Puerto Rican elaboration of Ariel — from Hebrew, 'lion of God' — with a fashionable -lys ending; routesPronounced ah-ree-EH-lees▶Danelly#7299 in the U.S.A Latin-American elaboration of Danielle — from Hebrew, 'God is my judge' (the feminine of Daniel) — withPronounced dah-NEH-lee▶Elianni#7318 in the U.S.A Latin-American elaboration of Eliana — from Hebrew, 'my God has answered' — with an -anni ending; routePronounced el-ee-AH-nee▶Dorita#7498 in the U.S.Dorita is a Spanish-style diminutive of Dora, itself a short form of Dorothy (Greek Dorothea, 'gift of GoPronounced doh-REE-tuh▶Ynez#7552 in the U.S.A spelling of Inez — the Spanish form of Agnes, from Greek hagne, 'pure; holy; chaste' (also linked to LaPronounced ee-NEZ▶Arielis#7608 in the U.S.A Puerto Rican elaboration of Ariel — from Hebrew, 'lion of God' — with a fashionable -lis ending; routesPronounced ah-ree-EH-lees▶Carmelita#7642 in the U.S.A Spanish diminutive of Carmen/Carmel — from Hebrew Karmel, 'garden; orchard; vineyard of God' (Mount CarPronounced kar-meh-LEE-tah▶Dianey#8149 in the U.S.Dianey reads as an elaboration of Diana or Diane, from the Latin Diana, an ancient goddess whose name is Pronounced dee-AH-nay▶Lisseth#8202 in the U.S.A Spanish form of Lizeth/Elizabeth — from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath; pledged to God'; we note Pronounced lee-SETH▶Providencia#8295 in the U.S.Providencia is a Spanish religious name from the Latin providentia, 'providence' or 'foresight,' used to Pronounced proh-vee-DEN-see-uh▶Waunita#8298 in the U.S.Waunita is a phonetic respelling of Juanita (or Wanita), the Spanish diminutive of Juana — the feminine oPronounced wah-NEE-tuh▶Agapita#8448 in the U.S.Agapita is the Spanish feminine of Agapito, from the Latin Agapitus and the Greek agape, meaning love, esPronounced ah-gah-PEE-tah▶Jaydah#8641 in the U.S.A spelling of Jada/Jade — from the Spanish piedra de la ijada, 'the stone of the side/colic' (jade, the gPronounced JAY-dah▶Itzell#8662 in the U.S.Itzell is a modern spelling of Itzel, a name much used in Mexico and among Mexican-American families. It Pronounced it-ZEL▶Juanda#8923 in the U.S.Juanda most plausibly blends the Spanish Juan/Juanita with the name Wanda, or reads as a feminine coinagePronounced wahn-DAH▶Juanice#9006 in the U.S.Juanice is a blended American name, fusing Juanita, the Spanish feminine of Juan (from Hebrew Yohanan, 'GPronounced wah-NEECE▶Irais#9146 in the U.S.A Spanish form of Iris — from the Greek iris, 'a rainbow' (Iris, the messenger goddess of the rainbow; alPronounced ee-RICE▶Janelys#9162 in the U.S.A modern Latina name, joining Janel (a form of Jane, 'God is gracious') with a -ys ending; routes layeredPronounced hah-NEH-liss▶Jocabed#9182 in the U.S.A Spanish form of Jochebed — from the Hebrew Yocheved, 'the glory of God; Yah is glory'; the biblical motPronounced hoh-kah-BED▶Johanny#9184 in the U.S.A form of Johanna — a feminine of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'Pronounced hoh-AH-nee▶Mane#9302 in the U.S.Variously a Spanish short form of Manuela ('God is with us') and an Armenian name (linked to a legendary Pronounced MAH-neh▶Marisabel#9307 in the U.S.A compound name — Maria (a form of Mary, variously 'star of the sea; beloved') joined with Isabel (a formPronounced mah-ree-sah-BEL▶Osmary#9376 in the U.S.A modern Hispanic name, variously blending an Os- element (as in Osmara/Oswaldo, 'God/divine power') withPronounced OZ-mah-ree▶Micaella#9401 in the U.S.Micaella is a spelling of Micaela/Michaela, the feminine of Michael — Hebrew Mikha'el, a rhetorical questPronounced mih-kah-EL-uh▶Yarielis#9497 in the U.S.A modern Hispanic name, joining a Yari- element with an -elis ending (echoing Yariel, '-el of God'); no sPronounced yah-ree-EH-lees▶Artemisa#9598 in the U.S.A Spanish form of Artemisia — from the Greek, 'gift of/belonging to Artemis' (the goddess of the hunt); aPronounced ar-teh-MEE-sah▶Danielys#9673 in the U.S.A modern Hispanic name, joining Daniel ('God is my judge', Hebrew) with an -ys ending; routes layeredPronounced dah-nee-EH-lees▶Jaunita#9691 in the U.S.A metathesized spelling of Juanita, the Spanish diminutive of Juana, feminine of Juan (John), from the HePronounced wah-NEE-tuh▶Eleany#9713 in the U.S.A modern Hispanic name, echoing Eliany/Eleanor (variously 'light; God has answered'); no single fixed rooPronounced eh-leh-AH-nee▶Eliannie#9715 in the U.S.A modern Hispanic form of Eliana — from the Hebrew, 'God has answered; my God has answered'; routes layerPronounced eh-lee-AH-nee▶Donnita#9830 in the U.S.Donnita reads as an affectionate, Spanish-flavored elaboration of Donna, from the Italian for 'lady', drePronounced doh-NEE-tuh▶Mariadelcarmen#9961 in the U.S.A Spanish devotional compound — Maria ('from Mary') + del Carmen ('of Carmel', from the Hebrew Karmel, 'gPronounced mah-REE-ah-del-KAR-men▶Nita#10027 in the U.S.Variously a short form of Anita/Juanita ('grace; God is gracious', Spanish) and a Choctaw word for 'a beaPronounced NEE-tah▶Lajuana#10083 in the U.S.Lajuana joins the popular La- prefix to Juana, the Spanish feminine of Juan — itself the Spanish John, frPronounced luh-WAH-nuh▶Trinidad#10175 in the U.S.From the Spanish Trinidad, 'the Trinity' (from the Latin trinitas, 'three-in-one'); also the Caribbean isPronounced TRIN-ih-dad▶Yaneliz#10206 in the U.S.A modern Latina name, variously a blend of Yanet/Janet ('God is gracious') with Liz/Elizabeth ('pledged tPronounced yah-neh-LEES▶Dariany#10444 in the U.S.A modern Hispanic given name in the Dariana family (a Dari-/Ariana blend; Ariana links to 'most holy'), wPronounced dah-ree-AH-nee▶Itzabella#10567 in the U.S.A Latina respelling of Isabella (with -tz-), from Isabel, a form of Elizabeth, 'pledged to God; God is myPronounced eet-suh-BEL-ah▶Janelis#10587 in the U.S.A Spanish/Latina coinage extending Janel/Janelle (a form of Jane, 'God is gracious') with the fashionablePronounced hah-NEH-lees▶Janelli#10588 in the U.S.A Spanish/Latina -i respelling of Janelle (a diminutive of Jane, 'God is gracious'). Bright and current; Pronounced hah-NEH-lee▶Jhoana#10607 in the U.S.A Latina spelling of Joana/Juana, the Spanish and Portuguese feminine of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, Pronounced hoh-AH-nah▶Janitza#10621 in the U.S.A Latin-American coinage echoing Yanitza and Juanita (a Spanish form of Jane/Joan, 'God is gracious'), wiPronounced hah-NEET-sah▶Shajuan#10633 in the U.S.Shajuan reads as an invented name built from the popular Sha- prefix and Juan, the Spanish form of John. Pronounced shuh-WAHN▶Mariaisabel#10749 in the U.S.A Latin-American compound written as one word: Maria (from Hebrew Miryam) joined to Isabel, the Spanish fPronounced muh-REE-uh-ee-suh-BEL▶Marielis#10751 in the U.S.A Latin-American blend joining Marie or Maria to Elis, an element from the Elizabeth/Elisa family ('God iPronounced mah-ree-EH-lis▶Yoandra#10815 in the U.S.Yoandra is a modern Latin American coinage, especially associated with Cuba, formed as a feminine of YoanPronounced yoh-AHN-drah▶Olimpia#10842 in the U.S.The Italian and Spanish form of Olympia, from the Greek for 'of Mount Olympus; of the gods; heavenly' - tPronounced oh-LEEM-pee-ah▶Ahtziry#10894 in the U.S.Ahtziry is a Spanish-influenced spelling of Atziri, a name of Nahuatl origin from indigenous Mexico. AtziPronounced aht-SEE-ree▶Junita#10999 in the U.S.Junita is a spelling of Juanita, the Spanish diminutive of Juana (feminine of Juan/John). The root name cPronounced hoo-NEE-tah▶Vannia#11005 in the U.S.Vannia reads as a variant of Vania/Vanya — itself linked to Ivana ('God is gracious') or used freely as aPronounced VAH-nee-uh▶Yanai#11028 in the U.S.In Hebrew, Yanai (Jannai/Yannai) is linked to 'God will answer.' It also appears as a modern name in LatiPronounced yah-NYE▶Lajuan#11108 in the U.S.Lajuan is a coined American name built from the La- prefix and Juan (the Spanish form of John, 'God is grPronounced luh-WAHN▶Dayane#11310 in the U.S.Dayane is a Spanish-styled variant of Dayana, itself from Diana, the Roman goddess of the moon, hunt, andPronounced day-AH-neh▶Dayanne#11311 in the U.S.Dayanne is a French- or Spanish-styled variant of Dayana, from Diana, the Roman goddess of the moon, huntPronounced day-AHN▶Iliany#11452 in the U.S.A modern coined spelling close to Iliana/Eliana, with a lyrical -any ending; by that route it touches 'myPronounced ih-lee-AH-nee▶Janeliz#11502 in the U.S.A modern Latina blend, joining a Jane/Jana sound ('God is gracious') with -liz from Elizabeth ('God is myPronounced jah-neh-LEES▶Janita#11505 in the U.S.A diminutive elaboration of Jane/Juana (via the -ita ending), tracing to John, 'God is gracious.' It readPronounced juh-NEE-tuh▶Josmary#11546 in the U.S.A Latino blend name joining Jos- (from Jose/Josefina, 'God will add') and Mary/Maria ('beloved; bitter; wPronounced JOSS-muh-ree▶Liset#11566 in the U.S.Liset is a trimmed form of Lisette/Elisabet, the French and Spanish diminutives of Elizabeth, from HebrewPronounced lee-SET▶Vonita#12026 in the U.S.Vonita's origin is not firmly documented; it most plausibly formed as an American coinage combining a VonPronounced voh-NEE-tah▶Ysabelle#12083 in the U.S.A medieval-flavored spelling of Isabel/Isabelle, itself a form of Elizabeth from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'GoPronounced IZ-uh-bel▶Arieliz#12294 in the U.S.A contemporary blend name built on Ariel - Hebrew ari ('lion') plus el ('God') - with the -iz/-liz endingPronounced ah-ree-EL-eez▶Belicia#12327 in the U.S.Belicia is a Spanish elaboration, variously tied to Belia/Isabel ('dedicated to God; God's promise') or tPronounced beh-LEE-see-uh▶Cintia#12398 in the U.S.A Spanish/Portuguese form of Cynthia, from the Greek Kynthia, 'woman from Mount Cynthus' - an epithet of Pronounced SEEN-tee-ah▶Danita#12431 in the U.S.A diminutive form of Daniela/Danielle (from Daniel), from the Hebrew for 'God is my judge,' with the SpanPronounced dah-NEE-tah▶Shajuana#12442 in the U.S.Shajuana joins the fashionable Sha- prefix to Juana, the Spanish feminine of Juan, which is a form of JohPronounced shuh-WAH-nuh▶Danielis#12446 in the U.S.Danielis reads as an elaborated form of Daniela, the feminine of Daniel (Hebrew, 'God is my judge'), stylPronounced dah-nee-EL-is▶Faela#12548 in the U.S.A modern coinage that reads as a short form of Rafaela ('God has healed') or a Fae-/Faye ('fairy') blend.Pronounced fah-EH-lah▶Herminia#12611 in the U.S.A Spanish feminine name from the Latin Herminius, linked to the god Hermes ('messenger') and to a sense oPronounced er-MEE-nee-ah▶Isai#12629 in the U.S.The Spanish form of Isaiah (Isaías), from the Hebrew Yesha'yahu, 'God is salvation; Yahweh saves.' A boysPronounced ee-SAH-ee▶Ivanny#12636 in the U.S.A feminine Spanish name, read as a spin on Ivan (from John, 'God is gracious') or a blend with Yvonne. NoPronounced ee-VAH-nee▶Isamara#12654 in the U.S.A Spanish coinage blending an Isa- prefix (Isabel) with Samara (a name/place, also read 'guardian; protecPronounced ee-suh-MAH-rah▶Johany#12733 in the U.S.A form in the Johana/Giovanni family, from the Hebrew Yohanan (John), 'God is gracious,' with a Spanish-sPronounced joh-AH-nee▶Laisa#12855 in the U.S.Laisa is a variant of Lisa (and the Latin American Laísa), a short form of Elizabeth. Elizabeth comes froPronounced LY-suh▶Lizet#12900 in the U.S.A Spanish and French form of Lisette, itself a diminutive of Elizabeth (Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath'Pronounced lee-ZET▶Mariaines#12926 in the U.S.A Spanish double name joining Maria (Mary) and Ines (the Spanish form of Agnes, from the Greek hagne, 'hoPronounced mah-ree-ah-EE-ness▶Marializ#12927 in the U.S.A Latina double name joining Maria (Mary) with Liz, a short form of Elizabeth (Hebrew, 'my God is an oathPronounced mah-ree-ah-LEEZ▶Marsella#12934 in the U.S.A soft spelling of Marcella, the Latin feminine of Marcellus/Marcus, tied to Mars, the god of war ('of MaPronounced mar-SELL-ah▶Raguel#13054 in the U.S.Raguel is used as a girl's name close to Raquel, the Spanish form of Rachel meaning ewe; it also matches Pronounced rah-GEL▶Miquela#13299 in the U.S.A Spanish feminine spelling of Michael via Miguel — from the Hebrew rhetorical name Mikha'el, 'who is likPronounced mee-KEH-lah▶Yris#13386 in the U.S.A Spanish-language spelling of Iris, from Greek iris, 'rainbow' — the name of the rainbow goddess and mesPronounced EE-rees▶Yoani#13406 in the U.S.A form of Yoana (Joanna), from the Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gracious.' Carried into Spanish-speaking use, Pronounced yoh-AH-nee▶Annaliz#13582 in the U.S.A clipped, modern spelling of Annalise: Anna ('grace') joined to Liz, from Elisabeth ('my God is an oath'Pronounced AN-uh-liz▶Ariannie#13606 in the U.S.A modern Latino form of Arianna, itself the Italian and Spanish shape of Greek Ariadne, 'most holy'. The Pronounced ah-ree-AH-nee▶Ariannys#13607 in the U.S.A modern Latino coinage: Arianna (from Greek Ariadne, 'most holy') given the -ys/-nys ending popular in CPronounced ah-ree-AH-nees▶Ariellys#13610 in the U.S.A modern Latino coinage joining Ariel/Ariella (Hebrew 'lion of God') with the -lys/-ys ending common in CPronounced ah-ree-EH-lees▶Avriana#13647 in the U.S.A modern coinage blending Av- (from Ava or Avril) with Ariana, itself from Greek Ariadne, 'most holy'. NoPronounced av-ree-AH-nuh▶Belia#13701 in the U.S.Belia is a Spanish diminutive, taken most often from Isabel (ultimately Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my oath'Pronounced BEH-lee-ah▶Anatalia#13726 in the U.S.A compound of Ana ('grace') and Talia ('dew of God'; also 'blooming'), which also echoes Anatolia, Greek Pronounced ah-nuh-TAH-lee-uh▶Celenia#13777 in the U.S.A Spanish-flavored elaboration of Celina/Selena, names tied to the Greek Selene, goddess of the moon — thPronounced suh-LEE-nee-uh▶Deliza#13868 in the U.S.Deliza reads as a modern coinage joining the De- prefix to Eliza, a short form of Elizabeth (Hebrew ElishPronounced duh-LEE-zuh▶Dianelys#13892 in the U.S.Dianelys is a modern Latino coinage joining Diana — the Roman goddess of the hunt and moon, whose name isPronounced dee-ah-NEH-lees▶Elianet#13907 in the U.S.A Spanish name echoing Eliana (Hebrew, 'my God has answered') with an -et ending; as spelled the route isPronounced el-ee-ah-NET▶Elisea#13925 in the U.S.An Italian and Spanish feminine form of Eliseo, the Romance form of the Hebrew prophet-name Elisha (ElishPronounced el-ee-SAY-uh▶Ibeth#14080 in the U.S.Ibeth is used in Spanish-speaking families as a clipped, modern form linked to Isabel or Elizabeth, whosePronounced ee-BETH▶Isbel#14107 in the U.S.A trimmed form of Isabel, itself a Spanish form of Elizabeth, 'pledged to God; my God is an oath.' Crisp Pronounced IZ-bel▶Isidra#14112 in the U.S.Isidra is the Spanish feminine of Isidro (Isidore), from the Greek Isidoros — 'gift of Isis', combining tPronounced ee-SEE-drah▶Itzayani#14117 in the U.S.Itzayani belongs to the Itzayana/Itzel family of modern Mexican names that borrow the itz- opening familiPronounced eet-sah-YAH-nee▶Jesus#14183 in the U.S.The Spanish given name Jesus (Jesus), pronounced roughly hay-SOOS, given in honor of Jesus Christ and comPronounced hay-SOOS▶Joelis#14192 in the U.S.A Latin American coinage built on Joel (Hebrew, 'the Lord is God') with a soft -is ending; its exact formPronounced joh-EH-liss▶Joaquina#14211 in the U.S.Joaquina is the Spanish and Portuguese feminine of Joaquin/Joaquim — the form of Joachim, from Hebrew YehPronounced wah-KEE-nuh▶Jose#14219 in the U.S.Jose is the Spanish form of Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef, 'he will add' or 'God will increase'. It is overwhPronounced hoh-SAY▶Juan#14233 in the U.S.The Spanish form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious.' Juan is overwhelmingly a boy's namPronounced HWAHN▶Cintya#14247 in the U.S.Cintya is a Spanish-style spelling of Cynthia, an ancient Greek epithet of Artemis, goddess of the moon, Pronounced SIN-tee-uh▶Laiza#14411 in the U.S.Most plausibly a modern respelling of Liza or Layza, short forms of Elizabeth (Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God iPronounced LY-zuh▶Yobana#14476 in the U.S.Yobana is a Spanish-influenced spelling of Jovana, the feminine of Jovan, a form of John. John comes fromPronounced yoh-BAH-nuh▶Liserly#14476 in the U.S.A rare Spanish-language coinage that appears to build on the Lis-/Lise- opener of Elizabeth forms (ElizabPronounced lee-SER-lee▶Liseth#14477 in the U.S.A Spanish-language form derived from Elizabeth (Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath'), by way of Lisette Pronounced lee-SET▶Lisset#14478 in the U.S.The Spanish-language spelling of Lisette, itself a French diminutive of Elisabeth (Hebrew Elisheva, 'my GPronounced lee-SET▶Mateo#14592 in the U.S.The Spanish form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of Yahweh; gift of God'. It is overwhelmingly Pronounced mah-TAY-oh▶Mariadejesus#14671 in the U.S.Mariadejesus is the Spanish devotional name Maria de Jesus, 'Mary of Jesus', written as a single run in rPronounced mah-REE-ah-day-hay-SOOS▶Nyna#14691 in the U.S.Nyna is a modern American respelling of Nina, a name with several roots: the Spanish nina, 'little girl,'Pronounced NEE-nuh▶Lisvet#14741 in the U.S.Lisvet is a Spanish-influenced short form of Lisbeth or Lisbet, themselves clipped forms of Elizabeth. ElPronounced LEES-vet▶Chabeli#14843 in the U.S.Chabeli is a Spanish affectionate form of Isabel, related to Chabela. Isabel is the Spanish development oPronounced chah-BEH-lee▶Seleny#14883 in the U.S.Seleny is a Spanish-influenced variant of Selena or Selene, from the Greek Selene, the goddess of the mooPronounced suh-LEN-ee▶Yanin#14911 in the U.S.Yanin is best understood as a clipped form of Yanina, itself a feminine of John by way of Slavic and SpanPronounced yah-NEEN▶Yanay#15131 in the U.S.Yanay appears in both Hebrew and Latina naming. In Hebrew it is linked to the root of names like Yannai, Pronounced yah-NY▶Yliana#15162 in the U.S.Yliana is a Spanish-flavored spelling of Iliana (also Eliana), a name that draws on two threads: the GreePronounced ee-lee-AH-nuh▶Waneta#15175 in the U.S.Usually read as a phonetic form of Juanita, the Spanish diminutive of Juana (from John, 'God is gracious'Pronounced wah-NEE-tah▶Alizeth#15290 in the U.S.A Spanish-language coinage, popular in Mexican-American families, likely echoing Elizabeth ('God is my oaPronounced ah-lee-SETH▶Anaisabel#15345 in the U.S.A two-name compound of Ana ('grace; favor') and Isabel ('pledged to God'), written as one — a Spanish-styPronounced ah-nah-ee-sah-BEL▶Yarisbeth#15464 in the U.S.A Latin American coinage joining a Yaris- opening with the -beth ending of Elizabeth ('God is my oath'). Pronounced yah-REES-beth▶Arieli#15483 in the U.S.Built on Ariel, from Hebrew ari ('lion') and el ('God') - 'lion of God,' a name used in the Hebrew Bible Pronounced ah-ree-EL-ee▶Brazos#15639 in the U.S.From the Brazos River in Texas — its full Spanish name Los Brazos de Dios ('the arms of God'), brazos meaPronounced BRAH-zohs▶Cipriana#15684 in the U.S.Cipriana is the Spanish and Italian feminine form of Cyprian, from the Latin Cyprianus, meaning 'from CypPronounced see-pree-AH-nuh▶Dayanis#15810 in the U.S.Dayanis is a Latina elaboration of Dayana, itself a Spanish spelling of Diana, the Roman goddess of the mPronounced dah-YAH-niss▶Elizeth#15989 in the U.S.Elizeth belongs to the Lizeth/Elizabeth family widely used in Spanish-speaking communities. Elizabeth desPronounced eh-lee-SETH▶Dejuana#16092 in the U.S.Dejuana adds the productive De- prefix to Juana, the Spanish feminine of Juan. Juan and Juana descend froPronounced duh-WAH-nuh▶Lisania#16148 in the U.S.Lisania is a rare modern Latina coinage, most plausibly an -ania elaboration of Lisa or Lissa (short formPronounced lih-SAH-nee-uh▶Djuana#16155 in the U.S.Djuana is a rare American name of uncertain origin. It reads most naturally as a stylized spelling of JuaPronounced joo-AH-nah▶Janneth#16183 in the U.S.Janneth is a Latin American spelling of Janeth/Janet, a diminutive of Jane. Jane descends through Latin IPronounced hah-NETH▶Ibiza#16227 in the U.S.From Ibiza, the Balearic island of Spain, whose ancient name traces to the Phoenician for an island dedicPronounced ih-BEE-zuh▶Joelys#16303 in the U.S.A Latin American coinage built on Joel (Hebrew, 'the Lord is God') with a -ys ending, a spelling cousin oPronounced joh-EH-liss▶Josabet#16312 in the U.S.A Spanish form of Jehosheba (or Elisheba), Hebrew for 'God is my oath' — Jehosheba being a princess in thPronounced hoh-sah-BET▶Dianelly#16323 in the U.S.Dianelly is a Latina invented name that elaborates Diana (or Diane) with the sweet -nelly ending common iPronounced dee-uh-NEL-ee▶Yanilen#16323 in the U.S.Yanilen reads as a contemporary Hispanic-American blend, joining a Yani- element — as in Yanet, Yanira orPronounced yah-nee-LEN▶Jesusa#16359 in the U.S.Jesusa is the Spanish feminine of Jesús, a devotional name given in Latina Catholic tradition to honor thPronounced heh-SOO-sah▶Lizbett#16416 in the U.S.Lizbett is a modern respelling of Lisbeth or Lizbeth, short forms of Elizabeth. Elizabeth comes from the Pronounced LIZ-bet▶Yanett#16441 in the U.S.Yanett is a respelling of Yanet, a Spanish-language form of Janet. Janet began as a diminutive of Jane, wPronounced yah-NET▶Leire#16558 in the U.S.A Basque name taken from the monastery of San Salvador de Leyre in Navarre, an ancient royal abbey; it bePronounced LAY-ray▶Lizania#16651 in the U.S.Lizania is a modern Spanish-heritage coinage. It most plausibly elaborates Liz/Eliza (short forms of ElizPronounced lih-ZAHN-ee-uh▶Juanisha#16677 in the U.S.Juanisha is a modern coinage joining Juan, the Spanish form of John, to the fashionable -isha ending seenPronounced wah-NEE-shuh▶Tiajuana#16727 in the U.S.Tiajuana reads as a blend of the Spanish Tia, 'aunt', and Juana, the feminine of Juan from Hebrew 'God isPronounced tee-uh-WAH-nuh▶Tonita#16757 in the U.S.Tonita is a Spanish-flavored diminutive, read either as a pet form of Juanita ('God is gracious') or of APronounced toh-NEE-tuh▶Marijose#16760 in the U.S.Marijose is the Spanish double name Maria Jose written solid. Maria comes from the Hebrew Miriam, and JosPronounced mah-ree-hoh-SAY▶Masiel#16766 in the U.S.Masiel appears to be an invented Hispanic name pairing a Ma- opening (as in Maria, Mariel or Maricela) wiPronounced mah-see-EL▶Mati#16856 in the U.S.A short name with several honest routes: in Hebrew it is a pet form of Matityahu, 'gift of the Lord'; in Pronounced MAH-tee▶Lizmary#17005 in the U.S.Lizmary is a run-together compound of Liz and Mary, a Latina naming habit that joins two names into one. Pronounced liz-MAIR-ee▶Osa#17013 in the U.S.Three honest routes. In Sweden and Norway, Osa is a spelling of Asa, an old Norse name linked to the godsPronounced OH-suh▶Quanita#17105 in the U.S.Quanita is a coined American name that fits a Qua- opening onto the -nita ending of Juanita and Anita. JuPronounced kwuh-NEE-tuh▶Seleni#17239 in the U.S.Seleni sits in the cluster of Selena and Selene, girls' names that trace to the Greek Selene, the moon goPronounced seh-LEH-nee▶Wanita#17489 in the U.S.Wanita is an English phonetic respelling of Juanita, the Spanish diminutive of Juana — itself the femininPronounced wah-NEE-tuh▶Ingris#17492 in the U.S.Ingris is a variant of Ingrid, from the Old Norse Ingiridr, joining the fertility god Ing or Yngvi to friPronounced EENG-grees▶Yakelin#17531 in the U.S.A Spanish-influenced respelling of Jacqueline, the French feminine of Jacques (James/Jacob), from the HebPronounced YAK-uh-lin▶Yariela#17542 in the U.S.A modern coinage on the -iela sound of Mariela and Gabriela, opening with the popular Yari- element. The Pronounced yah-ree-EL-ah▶Ysabela#17677 in the U.S.Ysabela is an old Spanish spelling of Isabela, itself a Spanish form of Elizabeth. Elizabeth comes from tPronounced ee-suh-BEL-uh▶Manuelita#18170 in the U.S.Manuelita is a Spanish diminutive of Manuela, the feminine of Manuel. Manuel is the Spanish form of EmmanPronounced mah-nweh-LEE-tuh▶Jenita#18401 in the U.S.Jenita reads as a coined given name, most plausibly a reshaping of Juanita or Jenetta, or an elaboration Pronounced juh-NEE-tuh▶Sintia#18502 in the U.S.Sintia is a phonetic and Spanish-influenced spelling of Cynthia (Cintia in Spanish). Cynthia is a Greek ePronounced SIN-tee-uh▶Tajuana#19901 in the U.S.Tajuana is a modern American coinage joining the fashionable Ta- prefix to a Juana element, from the SpanPronounced tah-WAH-nuh▶ElyanethElyaneth is a new coinage with no documented etymology. It reads as Eliana (Hebrew-rooted, often glossed Pronounced el-ee-AH-neth▶IsbethA short modern name that reads as a clipped Isabeth or Elizabeth ('my God is an oath; God is abundance'),Pronounced IZ-beth▶JohaniA form in the Johana/Yohani family, ultimately from John (Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'), with a sofPronounced joh-AH-nee▶JoseannyA Spanish-styled blend of Jose (from Joseph, 'God will add') and Anny (from Ana, 'grace'). A joined doublPronounced hoh-see-AH-nee▶ZahoryA Spanish-influenced given name echoing zahori, the Spanish word for 'a diviner; a dowser; one who finds Pronounced zah-HOR-ee▶
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Frequently Asked
What is the most common Spanish girl name that means God?
Isabel is probably the most familiar, currently ranked number 177 in the US. It's the classic Spanish and Portuguese form of Elizabeth, carrying the Hebrew meaning pledged to God across centuries of use by European queens.
Are all these names directly Hebrew in origin?
No. Most, like Juana and Micaela, trace to Hebrew. But Paloma means dove in Spanish itself, and Ariadna comes from Greek mythology, meaning most holy rather than referencing God by name.
Is Dalia a Spanish name that means God?
Not directly. Dalia has Hebrew roots meaning branch or gentle vine, Lithuanian mythology ties to a goddess of fate, and links to the dahlia flower, a richly layered name, but not one built around the word God itself.