Holy Moley! 50 Names That Mean Holy (2024)

Choosing a name for your baby is a significant, almost spiritual decision. Many people believe that a person’s name can affect and dictate their life. Whether or not you believe this, you’ll probably still want to give your child a name with a pleasant meaning, at the very least to inspire them as they grow, or to reflect your wish or prayer for their future.

Agnes, a Greek girl’s name, means ‘holy’ or ‘pure’, and Glenda, a Welsh girl’s name, means ‘holy and good’. It is a common wish for a daughter of religious parents to be pure, good, and holy, having strong faith of her own.

If you are religious, it is probably important to you that your child shares your faith and sense of morality. Giving them a name like Arrian, which means ‘holy,’ can encourage them on their spiritual journey.

Boys can be inspired to be holy too. Augusto, a Latin name meaning ‘dignified’ or ‘holy’, is a great option for a refined, respectable gentleman. If you’d like to add a little mystery into the mix, Jerome, a Greek name, means ‘one who bears a sacred name’ which could imply that there is a holy future for your son.

Aagam

Meaning: Holy Jain Scripture
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl

Agnes

Meaning: Holy or pure
Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl

Aidh

Meaning: Holy Quran
Origin: Sindhi
Gender: Boy

Anete

Meaning: Holy
Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl

Arrian

Meaning: Holy
Origin: Latin
Gender: Unisex

Augusto

Meaning: Dignified or holy
Origin: Latin
Gender: Boy

Bacca

Meaning: The holy cow
Origin: Sanskrit
Gender: Girl

Barirah

Meaning: Holy
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Girl

Benedek

Meaning: Holy
Origin: Greek
Gender: Boy

Bhart

Meaning: Holy
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy

Choksha

Meaning: Holy
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy

Croix

Meaning: Holy cross
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy

Daivik

Meaning: Holy
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy

Darweshi

Meaning: Holy
Origin: African
Gender: Boy

Deivigan

Meaning: Holy
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy

Elga

Meaning: Holy
Origin: English
Gender: Girl

Eneviri

Meaning: A holy and revered saint
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Boy

Erezwa

Meaning: One who is holy and righteous
Origin: Parsi
Gender: Boy

Gaya

Meaning: Holy places of in India
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl

Girolamo

Meaning: Holy
Origin: Italian
Gender: Boy

Glenda

Meaning: Holy and good
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Girl

Gwen

Meaning: As holy
Origin: Welsh
Gender: Girl

Halig

Meaning: Holy
Origin: Anglo Saxon
Gender: Boy

Heljo

Meaning: Holy
Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl

Holea

Meaning: Holy
Origin: Chinese
Gender: Girl

Jamena

Meaning: A holy river
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl

Jeneth

Meaning: Holy
Origin: Old Welsh
Gender: Girl

Jerome

Meaning: One who bears a sacred name
Origin: Greek
Gender: Boy

Kaasi

Meaning: From the Holy City
Origin: Celtic, Indian
Gender: Girl

Kahini

Meaning: Holy Person
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy

Keethan

Meaning: Holy Song
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy

Kistna

Meaning: Holy
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy

Lidewei

Meaning: People who are considered holy and sacred
Origin: Germanic
Gender: Girl

Lissianna

Meaning: Holy, sacred to God
Origin: English
Gender: Girl

Lois

Meaning: Holy
Origin: French, German
Gender: Girl

Mabyle

Meaning: One who is holy or blessed
Origin: English
Gender: Boy

Manthara

Meaning: A holy chant
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl

Merja

Meaning: The holy mother Mary
Origin: Finnish
Gender: Girl

Miron

Meaning: A holy place of the Jews
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Boy

Naivaidya

Meaning: Holy food
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy

Nevanthi

Meaning: Holy lady
Origin: Celtic
Gender: Girl

Nuhro

Meaning: Holy light
Origin: Assyrian
Gender: Boy

Odaniyan

Meaning: Holy Brightness
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy

Olga

Meaning: The holy light
Origin: Portuguese, Russian, Scandinavian
Gender: Girl

Paavan

Meaning: Holy
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy

Palmiera

Meaning: Holy place
Origin: Italian
Gender: Girl

Pehzan

Meaning: A holy and efficient person
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Boy

Qudsi

Meaning: One who is holy and sacred
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Boy

Rowena

Meaning: Holy
Origin: English, German
Gender: Girl

Sadhu

Meaning: Holy person
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy

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