Baby Names That Mean Life
1015 names with meanings and origins.
Life names (Jeevan, Prana, Amrit, Eve, Zoe, Vivian) celebrate the gift of being alive and the hope of a long life.
Top picks
Girl · Arabic · “Life, full of life; life, vivaciousness, living prosperous”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Long life — the same root behind Ayurveda, 'the science of long life,' often spoken as a blessing over a newborn.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning one who is blessed with a long life. It carries a blessing for longevity and healthy living.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “A unisex name of Hebrew origin meaning a servant or worshipper, denoting a life of servitude and religious devotion.”
Boy · Arabic · “Slave of the one who gives life and sustains it.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Breath; vapour”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Exhalation of breath; exhalation of breath. the second son of adam in the bible. the variant able is used as an english surname”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name meaning eternal, immortal, or indestructible. It describes something that can never be destroyed or forgotten.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Abital, derived from Avital, means 'father of the dew'. A gentle name evoking freshness and life.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Exhalation of breath; exhalation of breath. the second son of adam in the bible. the variant able is used as an english surname”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Achar, meaning 'he that troubleth,' has a complex original meaning. Perhaps it signifies a child who challenges the status quo or stirs things up in a lively way.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Of Hebrew origin, this beautiful name translates to 'pleasure,' 'delight,' or 'eternal rest'.”
Boy · English · “This Old English name translates to swordsman's stone. It likely served as a place name or a surname for someone living near a specific landmark.”
Boy · English · “An English name meaning from the awe-inspiring one's meadow. It is a topographic name for someone living near a field.”
Boy · English · “An Old English name that describes someone living in an ash tree grove. It combines the words for the ash tree and a forest clearing.”
Boy · English · “An Old English name that translates to 'from the noble's hill.' It originally served as a locational name for someone living near such a landmark.”
Girl · Irish · “An Irish name that translates to 'from the great field.' It describes a person living near or originating from an expansive area of land.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Ahaz is a unique name, meaning 'one that takes or possesses'. It suggests a child who will embrace life with enthusiasm.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit term meaning 'nonviolence,' representing the virtue of causing no harm to living beings.”
Boy · Slavic · “Ahmar can mean 'Immortal' or 'red coloured', suggesting a vibrant spirit and a lasting presence, full of life and energy.”
Unisex · English · “An English unisex name meaning to 'direct toward a target.' It signifies purpose, ambition, and a clear sense of direction in life.”
Boy · English · “An English name meaning from Ann's estate. It originated as a habitational surname for someone living near a specific enclosed farm.”
Girl · Arabic · “Alive, living”
Unisex · Arabic · “Life; life, vivaciousness, living prosperous”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Unborn, eternal — an epithet of Brahma the creator, and the name of Rama's grandfather in the Ramayana's Raghu dynasty.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Eternal fame; eternal fame; a famous buddist cave”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning one whose luster cannot be diminished, representing eternal brilliance and light.”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name meaning 'God's immortal warrior.' It combines terms for the timeless divine and a brave hero or soldier.”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name meaning the eternal lamp or God's lamp. It combines the Punjabi words for timeless and light.”
Boy · Punjabi · “Religion of eternal truth with capability in judging, analyzing and discriminating”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name meaning the eternal light or the light of God that never fades.”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name referring to one who dwells in the eternal realm, often associated with spiritual immortality.”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name of Punjabi origin meaning one who loves the Timeless Being, referring to a deep devotion to the eternal God.”
Boy · Indian · “Of Indian origin, this name describes a person possessing an eternal form or a beauty that never fades over time.”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name given to one who spends their time remembering or meditating upon the eternal God.”
Boy · Indian · “This Indian name means forever in peace and delight. It reflects a state of eternal happiness and spiritual tranquility.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Name of a god; immortal; indestructible, immortal; immortal; everlasting; indestructible”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name that means 'indestructible' or 'eternal.' It signifies something that never decays or diminishes over time.”
Girl · Indian · “Indestructible, Immortal, Which cannot be destroyed”
Boy · English · “A name of English origin that refers to a person living near or originating from the alder tree.”
Girl · English · “Alesea is a cheerful name, meaning 'full of life' and 'lighthearted,' suggesting a joyful and vibrant personality.”
Girl · Spanish · “Joy; meaning cheerful or lively, related to the musical term allegro. allegra was the name given by the poet byron to his illegitimate daughter born in 1817”
Boy · Indian · “This Indian name describes an individual who lives a peaceful and serene life. It is often chosen to reflect a calm and tranquil existence.”
Boy · Indian · “Immortal”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Immortal, undying — amar being the Sanskrit word for deathlessness, often used to describe the gods themselves.”
Girl · Greek · “Derived from the Greek word for an unfading flower. It is associated with eternity and a mythical plant that never dies.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A masculine name of Sanskrit origin that signifies eternal light. It represents the lamp of immortality and spiritual radiance.”
Boy · Indian · “This Indian name signifies the immortal god, representing eternal life and divine strength.”
Boy · Indian · “Combination of Amar immortal and Indra king”
Boy · Indian · “This name has a Sanskrit origin, And is a combination of Amar immortal and Indra king of gods. combined, It means, King of the immortals”
Unisex · African · “Strength; eternal (Yoruba)”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name that translates to the immortal light. It represents a divine or spiritual radiance that shines forever.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning king of the gods or immortal lord. It is also a significant name for Lord Shiva in Hindu tradition.”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name meaning the immortal love of the Lord, combining Sanskrit and Punjabi elements.”
Boy · Italian · “The Italian form of the name Ambrose. Derived from Greek roots, it carries the profound meaning of being immortal.”
Girl · Greek · “A Greek name meaning immortality. It traditionally refers to the nectar of the gods that granted eternal life.”
Girl · Greek · “Immortal; feminine forms of the greek ambrose”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “This Hebrew name translates to my nation lives. It is a powerful statement of cultural and ancestral vitality.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that translates to limitless brightness, representing an eternal and unbounded source of light.”
Boy · Arabic · “Life; name of a well-known sahaabi radhiyallaahu-anhu; old arabic name; by my life”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that refers to the immortal one. It is a title frequently associated with Lord Vishnu in Hindu traditions.”
Boy · Indian · “This Indian name refers to someone who lives a life comparable to nectar, signifying a sweet and spiritual way of being.”
Boy · Arabic · “A name of Arabic origin that represents the personification of reproduction or the cycle of life.”
Boy · Arabic · “Of Arabic origin, this name is the personification of reproduction. It relates to the concept of life and generation.”
Boy · Indian · “A liquid which when consumed makes the person live life -long without a death. also means purity”
Girl · Spanish · “A Spanish name meaning graced with God's bounty, representing a life blessed by divine generosity.”
Boy · Indian · “Derived from Sanskrit, this name means endless or infinite, representing eternity.”
Boy · Italian · “This Italian form of a Greek name means resurrection. It carries a strong historical and religious significance regarding new life.”
Boy · Indian · “This Indian name describes a person who is recognized for being both kind-hearted and prosperous in life.”
Unisex · Scandinavian · “Breath; manly; brave. variant of english andrew”
Girl · Sanskrit · “Derived from Sanskrit and Greek, this name means breath and refers to a type of delicate flower known as the windflower.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A prominent Sanskrit name meaning air or wind. In Hindu mythology, Anil is the god of the wind, symbolizing life and movement.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “Derived from anne or agnes; eternal form of the goddess; continuous; deep thinker, sensitive, high; uninterrupted; continuous; one who is supreme”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name representing new life, specifically a bud or a sprout beginning to grow.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “This spirited name evokes movement and energy, meaning 'speedy as a chariot,' suggesting vitality and swiftness.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name means following the rain. It creates an image of nature following the cooling and life-giving presence of a storm.”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning a new beginning or knowledge. It reflects the idea of continuous learning and fresh starts in life.”
Girl · Greek · “A Greek name meaning holy or silver. It is often interpreted as being full of life and has remained a popular choice across many cultures.”
Boy · Scandinavian · “A Scandinavian name meaning the son of the eternal king, suggesting a royal or divine heritage.”
Boy · Scandinavian · “A Scandinavian name meaning the son of an eternal king, suggesting a royal heritage that lasts through the ages.”
Boy · English · “Originating from English roots, this name means from the eagle's dell. It describes someone living in a valley inhabited by eagles.”
Girl · Indian · “Nectar, Eternal, Splendid, Gold, The suns Ray”
Unisex · English · “An English name that poetically describes the act of starting one's life at the break of dawn.”
Girl · Arabic · “This Arabic name describes a person who is sweet, loving, and shy, while also carrying the sense of being always living.”
Boy · English · “An English habitational name for someone living near a river crossing surrounded by ash trees. It is a classic topographic surname.”
Girl · Arabic · “Lively; hope. mythology: the wife of a hindu demigod. (somali)”
Unisex · English · “An English name for either gender that represents a person living in a meadow of ash trees.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name referring to the lord of vital breaths, representing life force and spirit.”
Girl · Spanish · “A name of Greek origin referring to one of the Moirae, or Fates, specifically the one who cuts the thread of life.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Attalus is a name that beautifully means 'increased' or 'nourished', wishing your child growth and prosperity in life.”
Boy · English · “An English surname-style name that literally means from the waterside. It was historically used to describe a person living near a stream or lake.”
Girl · Greek · “A name of Greek origin designating a goddess of health, associated with well-being and physical vitality.”
Girl · Latin · “Like a bird, life”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “A common Sanskrit name meaning 'earth,' representing the universal foundation of life.”
Boy · Indian · “To arrive or to inform, The first life form all knowledgeable and all pure”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A Hebrew name that translates to my father is alive. It is often riven to honor a living grandfather or as a statement of faith.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that refers to the earth or a river, symbolizing life-giving natural forces.”
Boy · Indian · “To arrive or to inform, The first life form all knowledgeable and all pure”
Boy · English · “Source of life ; small oak / axe / peace”
Girl · French · “The French feminine form of Axel, meaning the source of life or father of peace. It is ultimately a variant of the Hebrew name Absalom.”
Girl · African · “Life; the name of wife of prophet muhammad (pbuh)”
Girl · Arabic · “An Arabic name meaning alive or well-lived, notably held by a prominent wife of the Prophet Muhammad.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that translates to the bestower of longevity, often used to wish for a long and healthy life.”
Boy · Indian · “Long life”
Girl · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name is given to a female, meaning one who possesses a long and healthy life.”
Boy · Indian · “Of Indian origin, this name refers to the deity Lord Ayyappan. It conveys the quality of being ever youthful or eternal.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Originating from Sanskrit, this name means cloud or monsoon, evoking the imagery of life-giving rain and the changing atmosphere.”
Boy · Indian · “This Indian name means rain cloud, clouds, or monsoon. It is associated with the refreshing and life-giving arrival of seasonal rains.”
Girl · African · “Derived from the word for spring, this African name represents the season of renewal. It symbolizes new beginnings and blossoming life.”
Unisex · Arabic · “Baharak; spring, prime (of life), bloom (of youth)”
Girl · Arabic · “Splendid Prime (of life) Bloom (of youth)”
Boy · Scottish · “A Scottish masculine name meaning from the upper part. It was originally used as a locational surname for someone living on high ground.”
Unisex · African · “A unisex name of African and Persian roots meaning luck or fortune. it refers to one's lot, fate, or portion in life.”
Boy · Arabic · “An Arabic name derived from the word Bakr, which refers to a young camel, a sign of vitality and endurance.”
Boy · Spanish · “A robust name that means strong and healthy, wishing your little one a vibrant and hearty life.”
Boy · Indian · “Originating from Indian languages, this name signifies a life lived with great physical or internal strength.”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name derived from the Sanskrit word Bala, which means child, representing innocence and new life.”
Girl · African · “This African name means born away from home. It is traditionally given to children whose birth occurs while the family is traveling or living abroad.”
Boy · African · “An African and Arabic name meaning everlasting or eternal. It is one of the attributes signifying permanence and immortality.”
Boy · African · “An African name meaning blessings or prosperities, used to signify a life filled with divine favor and abundance.”
Boy · English · “This English masculine name refers to a fresh-water perch. It likely originated as an occupational name or a descriptor for someone living near water.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name means rain or monsoon. It is associated with the life-giving season and the beauty of falling water.”
Boy · Scottish · “A Scottish masculine name that historically translates to the son of the right hand or life.”
Boy · French · “A French name meaning from the beautiful mountain. It describes a person living near or coming from a scenic highland area.”
Boy · English · “Beeman is a gentle and hardworking name, derived from Beaman, meaning 'beekeeper.' It suggests a diligent and nurturing individual, bringing sweetness to life.”
Unisex · English · “A unisex English name meaning from the bent grass meadow. It originally served as a habitational surname for those living near such fields.”
Boy · English · “An English name derived from Beresford, which signifies a barley field. It likely originated as a place name for someone living near such fields.”
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “From the name elizabeth; lively; diminutive of elizabeth, meaning my god is bountiful, or god of plenty, frequently used as an independent name. beth was one of louisa m. alcotts heroines in her 19th century novel little women; diminutive of elisabeth or elizabeth, from elisheba, meaning either oath of god, or god is s”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Life-town near jerusalem; bethany was a new testament village near jerusalem where jesus visited mary, martha and lazarus. frequently used as a first name in the 20th century”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Maid-servant of jehovah; daughter, or worshipper of god. maid-servant of jehovah; this hebrew name became popular in scotland in the 17th century because of its association with the gaelic beath meaning life”
Girl · Sanskrit · “Goddess of life itself — an epithet of Durga and Parvati as the source of existence, worshipped across India as a fierce, protective mother goddess.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name means a cheerful expression or well-meaning. it describes a person with a positive, emotional, and righteous outlook on life.”
Boy · Indian · “Living, alive”
Boy · Scottish · “This Scottish name means from the upper part. It likely originated as a geographical description for someone living on a hillside or high slope.”
Girl · Sanskrit · “From Sanskrit, this name means earth or role, representing both the physical world and the part one plays in life.”
Girl · Spanish · “A Spanish name meaning lively, which serves as a variant of the name Vivian.”
Girl · German · “A German name referring to someone from a kettle-shaped hollow. It is a topographic name for a person living in a specific type of valley or depression.”
Boy · English · “A male name of English origin that translates to someone living in the dark meadow.”
Boy · English · “An English name meaning from the broad island, used to denote a person living on a wide piece of land surrounded by water.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning Lord of Braj land. It refers to the sacred region in North India associated with the early life of Lord Krishna.”
Girl · Irish · “An Irish female name meaning pure and spirited. It suggests a personality that is both untainted in character and full of lively energy.”
Boy · English · “An English surname-turned-first name that refers to a person living near a brook or stream.”
Boy · English · “This name suggests someone who lives close to a bridge, symbolizing connection and passage. A lovely name for a child who will build bridges in life.”
Boy · German · “Derived from the German word Berg, this name means mountain. It serves as a topographic name for someone living in a mountainous region.”
Boy · English · “A variant of the English name Burley, meaning lives at the castle's meadow. It indicates a person living in a field by a fort.”
Boy · English · “Of English origin, this name describes someone living at the cottage or by the barn.”
Boy · English · “The life of timon of athens timons servant”
Boy · English · “This English name is a variant of Carlisle, meaning 'from the walled city.' It signifies a person living near a fort or stronghold.”
Boy · English · “Carswell is a refreshing name, meaning 'lives at the watercress spring.' It suggests a connection to nature, purity, and a vibrant, life-giving source.”
Boy · Greek · “A Greek name that means friendly. It is also associated with receiving life from Zeus, the king of the gods in Greek mythology.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “A traditional Hebrew male name that means life, often used as a toast or to symbolize vitality and existence.”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Variant of chayim: life; derived from chayim, life”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Consciousness; perceptive; consciousness; life; excellent intelligence”
Unisex · Sanskrit · “Energy knowledge name of a saint; consciousness; knowledge , life; divine radiance”
Girl · Indian · “Perception, Intelligence, Life, Vigour, *, Vigour, Sunflower seed”
Boy · Indian · “Divine radiance, Consciousness, Life, Knowledge”
Girl · Arabic · “An Arabic name that translates to life or energy center, often associated with the concept of a chakra. It represents vital force and spirit.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name that signifies a person who follows a beautiful vow or remains committed to a life of good character and moral integrity.”
Girl · Spanish · “A variation of Chastity rooted in Spanish influence, signifying a person of moral purity, innocence, and virtuous living.”
Boy · Indian · “Perceptive; consciousness; life; excellent intelligence”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Life; abbreviation for people with names ending in -ario”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Variant of chayim: life; derived from chayim, life”
Boy · Hebrew & Biblical · “Variant of chayim: life; derived from chayim, life”
Boy · English · “Chesmu is a lively name, meaning 'gritty,' 'rough,' 'abrasive,' and 'witty.' It suggests a spirited, resilient, and sharp-minded individual with a great sense of humor.”
Boy · Indian · “Consciousness; life”
Girl · Indian · “Perceptive or consciousness or life or excellent intelligence, Power of intellect or alert”
Girl · Indian · “Perceptive or consciousness or life or excellent intelligence, Power of intellect or alert”
Boy · English · “Originally a nickname, this English name is associated with the chipping sparrow, a small and lively songbird.”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name that translates to a prince blessed with a long life or eternal youth.”
Boy · Sanskrit · “A Sanskrit name meaning immortal or long-lived. It is used to describe someone who possesses an eternal or enduring spirit.”
Boy · Indian · “Immortal person, Without death, Eternal being, Long lived, Lord Vishnu”
Boy · Indian · “A name of Indian origin meaning a person blessed with long life. In Hindu mythology, it refers to those who are immortal.”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian masculine name meaning long-lived or immortal. It is often used in Hindu contexts to signify eternal life.”
Boy · Indian · “Immortal person, Without death, Eternal being, Long lived, Lord Vishnu”
Boy · Sanskrit · “Part of eternity — chir, 'long-lasting, eternal,' and ansh, 'portion of.'”
Boy · Sanskrit · “This Sanskrit name means ancient or living forever. It signifies something eternal and timeless that has existed since the beginning.”
Boy · Indian · “An Indian name derived from Sanskrit that signifies a long-lived individual or an immortal.”
Girl · Japanese · “This Japanese female name means a thousand generations or eternal. it conveys a wish for longevity and a lasting legacy.”
Girl · English · “A name of Hopi origin meaning Corn Mother. It holds significant cultural importance in Native American traditions regarding fertility and life.”
Girl · Greek · “Derived from the Greek word for the loud insect of the night, this name references the distinctive buzzing creature known for its long life cycles.”
Boy · Irish · “An Irish masculine name that geographically refers to someone living at the head of a cliff.”
Boy · English · “An Old English name meaning from the clay brook, describing someone living near a muddy stream.”
Boy · English · “An English name derived from Cleavant, meaning a steep bank or cliff. It was originally used to describe someone living near such a landscape.”
Girl · English · “An English name that identifies someone who dwells at the cliffs. It is a topographic name for those living near steep embankments.”
Boy · English · “An English surname and place name that refers to a person living near a small stream or a burn where coal was found.”
Unisex · Irish · “Hill hollow; ravine; strong and lively; seething pool; from the round hill or hollow”
Girl · French · “Cossette, meaning 'of the victorious,' suggests a child destined for great achievements and success, shining brightly in life.”
Boy · English · “An English habitational name meaning from the crane valley. It originally identified a person living in a valley frequented by cranes.”
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “A hopeful name that means growing and increasing, symbolizing progress and development in life.”
Boy · English · “An English name that literally translates to cross land. It originally identified people living near a land-marking cross.”
Boy · English · “Cupid is a name that evokes a specific literary reference, found in 'The Life of Timon of Athens'. A distinctive literary choice.”
Unisex · English · “An English name meaning proud or one who comes from the dale. It refers to someone living in a valley.”
Boy · Italian · “Variant of damon one who tames; subdues. the belgian priest father damien gave his life helping the hawaiian lepers of molokai. 3rd century st. damian is patron of physicians”
Unisex · Greek · “Sweet and harmless; variant of damon one who tames; subdues. the belgian priest father damien gave his life helping the hawaiian lepers of molokai. 3rd century st. damian is patron of physicians”
Boy · French · “This lovely name means "open," suggesting a life filled with new possibilities and an open heart. A wonderful choice for a child ready to embrace the world.”
Boy · Arabic · “This Arabic masculine name signifies riches and happiness, suggesting a life filled with prosperity and joy.”
Boy · English · “This English name refers to a 'deer river.' It was traditionally used as a geographic surname for those living near such a waterway.”
Girl · Greek · “Derived from the Greek name Demeter, she was the goddess of fertility and agriculture. The name symbolizes the life-giving harvest and maternal care.”
Boy · English · “Demothi means 'talks while walking,' suggesting a lively and communicative personality. A unique name for an expressive child.”
Boy · English · “A variant of Denley, this English name refers to a person living near a meadow by a valley.”
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