Choosing a name for your baby girl is an important decision. As she grows, her name will become part of her identity and influence how she sees herself. Many parents want to select a meaningful girl name that is a gift from God - a name that reflects virtues, blessings, or their hopes for their daughter. Names with spiritual meanings can be a comforting reminder of God's presence and care.
There are many beautiful girl names from the Bible or other religious sources that signify gifts from God. Names with meanings like "God's gracious gift" capture the miracle of new life. Biblical names also connect your daughter to heroic women of faith or convey ideals you hope she embodies. Or you may prefer a modern name that still carries spiritual meaning.
Below are some lovely baby girl names that mean "gift from God" or similar ideas, along with the specific meaning and origin behind each name.
Dorothea - Gift of God. From the Greek meaning "gift" and "God." Dorothea of Caesarea was a 4th century martyr and saint.
Theodora - Gift of God. Feminine form of Theodore. Theodora was an influential Byzantine empress in the 6th century.
Miranda - Worthy of admiration. From the Latin "mirandus", meaning "admirable, wonderful." Miranda was a character in Shakespeare's play The Tempest.
Jesse - God exists. From the Hebrew name Yishay, meaning "gift" or "God exists." Jesse was the father of David in the Old Testament.
Genevieve - Woman of the people. From Old German roots meaning "tribe woman". St. Genevieve was a 5th century French saint known for her courage and altruism.
Mattea - Gift of God. Feminine form of Matthew. From the Hebrew name Mattathia, which meant "gift of Yahweh (God)".
Dalia - God is my judge. Taken from the name of the dahlia flower. In some cultures dahlias represent inner strength, creativity and positive change.
Nessa - Pure and holy. Derived from Agnes, based on the Greek word “hagnos” meaning chaste or sacred. St. Agnes was a 13-year-old martyr from Roman times.
Winifred - Blessed peacemaking. An English variant of the Welsh name Gwenfrewi, meaning "blessed reconciliation" - someone who brings groups together.
Clementine - Gentle and merciful. The feminine form of Clement, derived from the Latin word "clemens" meaning gentle, merciful and moderate.
Karishma - Miracle; God's grace. From the Sanskrit word “karishma” meaning a miracle or magical ability. Refers to God’s divine grace and interventions.
Anaya - Gift from God. Derived from Anna, a Latin form of Hannah from the Hebrew name Channah meaning "favor" or "grace of God."
Dita - Gift. Originally a short form or pet form of names containing the element dit, which means "joy, happiness" in Albanian - so a giver of joy.
Isadora - Gift of Isis. Isis was a major goddess in ancient Egyptian religion - a symbol of the ideal mother and wife as well as magical healer.
Miremba - Reliable helper. From Luganda, a Bantu language in Uganda. Also related to Mary. Refers to someone who helps or serves God.
Thandiwe - Beloved one. From the Ndebele and Zulu languages in Africa. Someone who is greatly loved and appreciated.
Malti - Small fragrant flower. From Sanskrit/Hindi. Refers to the child being a sweet blessing, like a beautiful little flower.
Evangeline - Bringer of good news. From Greek, meaning someone who tells the good news of God, like an angel. Popularized by a Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poem.
Keziah - Cassia tree. In the Bible, cassia is an aromatic spice, representing something precious and valuable.
Emmanuella - God is with us. A feminine form of Emmanuel, which comes from the Hebrew meaning "God is with us."
Graciana - Graceful; blessing. From the Latin word 'gratia' meaning grace, kindness and blessing. Related to the English word grace.
Jocelin - Cheerful one blessed by God. From the masculine Jocelyn, which comes from the German roots "joy" and "bright."
Blessing - Blessing; gift from God. A name that directly captures the idea of a gift from God or beneficial gift.
Miracolina - Little miracle. The diminutive form of Miracolo from Italian. Captures a sense of miraculous blessing.
Godiva - Gift of God. From the Old English elements God and gifu, meaning "gift of God." Lady Godiva was an Anglo-Saxon noblewoman known for her charity.
Domenica - Belonging to God. The Italian form of Dominica, the feminine of Dominic meaning "belonging to God."
Evanna - Form of grace. The feminine Welsh form of John meaning "Yahweh is gracious." Refers to the grace and favor of God.
Benedicta - Blessed one. Feminine form of Benedict from Latin meaning "blessed." St. Benedict established the famous Benedictine order of monks.
Charis - Grace, kindness. From the Greek word 'charis' meaning grace, kindness, and life. In Christianity, charis indicated divine grace and favor.
Boon - Blessing, gift. From the Old English meaning gracious gift or blessing. Also a request for God's favor.
Epron - Blessed with a child. An English name possibly blended from "eve" and "Apron" - reflecting finally being blessed with conception or pregnancy.
Jessemina - God exists. Feminine variation of Jesse plus -mina meaning "will/resolution + faith."
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