Searching for a powerful-but-unique baby name? Whether or not you're religious, Biblical baby names like Estelle, Myra, Asher and Samson often have interesting meanings and aren't as common as many of the other names that tend to top the charts each year. Below, 15 of our favorite religious-themed baby names that are equal parts classic and captivating.
Religious baby girl names
Ada. Coming from German, English and Hebrew traditions, this punchy little girl name can be short for Adelaide and is an alternative to Ava; it’s one of first female names in book of Genesis. You could nickname her “Addie.”
Amina. “Trustworthy or faithful” in Arabic, Amina is the mother of the prophet Mohammed — making it a timeless name among Muslims across the world.
Atara. Meaning “crown” in Hebrew, this little girl’s name is mentioned in the Books of Chronicles.
Estelle. The French form of the Persian name Esther, in the Bible this was the Jewish captive whom Ahasuerus made his queen — and the name of a British pop singer-songwriter.
Kala. Short for Kalila, or “beloved,” in Islam, this unusual but powerful name also stands for “time” in the Hindu faith.
Myra. A Latin moniker meaning “fragrant ointment,” this little girl’s name appears in the Bible in Acts 27:5 and made an appearance as a minor character in the Divergent series.
Olive. Love the uber-popular name Olivia, but looking for an original twist? This option is Biblical, appearing in Genesis; Sacha Baron Cohen, Drew Barrymore and country singer Jake Owen all chose this name for their little girls.
Rhoda. A fresh take on the name “rose,” this Biblical name — appearing in Acts 12:13 — also means “from Rhodes” in Greek.
Religious baby boy names
Asher. One of Jacob’s 12 sons in the Old Testament, in Hebrew this preppy name means “happy, blessed.” You can call him Ash for short, if you want to.
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Boaz. Used by the 17th century Pilgrims and still common in Israel, this bold boy’s name means “swift, strong.” It’s associated with the story of Ruth and Boaz, read during the Jewish holiday Shavuot.
Bodhi. Meaning “enlightenment” in Sanskrit, the Bodhi is the tree where Buddha meditated his way to — you guessed it — enlightenment. This adorable baby boy name has been rising fast in popularity over the past couple of years; it’s also what Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green called their son.
Gidon. A form of the Hebrew “Gideon,” this tree cutter was the judge who defeated the Midianites in the Bible.
Jokim. The Basque variant on the Spanish Joaquin (like the actor, Joaquin Phoenix) or the Hebrew Joachim, the name means “God will establish.”
Omar. A classic Hebrew and Arabic baby boy name meaning “reverent” or “follower of the Prophet,” this traditional-yet-sophisticated choice might make you think of the legendary actor Omar Sharif.
Samson. If you’re looking for a strong alternative to “Samuel,” this Hebrew name means “like the sun” and was the name of a judge and powerful warrior who helped the Israelites win their battle against the Philistines in the Bible. It’s also a song by the Grateful Dead based on the Biblical tale of Samson and Delilah.
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