Every baby is a blessing. Many parents want a name that shows this. Some names mean “gift from God” in the most direct way.

This list has nearly 290 names. They come from Hebrew, Greek, Arabic, Slavic, African and Asian roots. Some are classic, and some are rare.

Read each name slowly and say it out loud. Think about how it sounds with your last name. The right one will feel like a small thank-you.

Baby Names That Mean Gift from God

• Matthew
• Theodore
• Nathaniel
• Jonathan
• Nathan
• Dorothy
• Theodora
• Dorothea
• Matthias
• Elnathan
• Netanel
• Yonatan
• Matityahu
• Mattaniah
• Godiva
• Pandora
• Zawadi
• Dora
• Theo
• Ted
• Natanel
• Theodoros

Girl Names That Mean Gift from God

• Dorotea
• Dorota
• Dorothee
• Dorottya
• Dorethea
• Teodora
• Feodora
• Fedora
• Theodosia
• Theodota
• Theodate
• Deodata
• Adeodata
• Diosdada
• Dieudonnée
• Godgifu
• Netanya
• Matana
• Nathania
• Hiba
• Hibah
• Wahiba

Boy Names That Mean Gift from God

• Mateo
• Matteo
• Mathias
• Matias
• Mathieu
• Matthieu
• Mattias
• Matej
• Mattia
• Mathis
• Matvey
• Matyas
• Mattheus
• Mattathias
• Matthan
• Mattan
• Matanya
• Matanyahu
• Matt
• Matti
• Mathew
• Maciej

Unisex Names That Mean Gift from God

• Doron
• Matan
• Nat
• Nate
• Matty
• Mattie
• Tedi
• Thea
• Dori
• Dory
• Netta
• Natty
• Teddie
• Ata
• Atiyah

Hebrew Names That Mean Gift from God

• Natan
• Nethanel
• Nataniel
• Nathanael
• Jehonathan
• Yehonatan
• Jonatan
• Jonathon
• Matisyahu
• Mattithiah
• Netaniah
• Natanael
• Elnatan
• Zabdiel
• Zabdi
• Zebedee
• Zabad
• Jehozabad
• Josabad
• Yehozavad
• Zavdiel
• Matanel

Greek Names That Mean Gift from God

• Teodoro
• Teodor
• Theodor
• Todor
• Tudor
• Tudur
• Feodor
• Fyodor
• Fedor
• Fedir
• Tivadar
• Tewodros
• Theodorus
• Theodosius
• Dorotheos
• Teodosio
• Feodosy
• Theodotos
• Theodotus
• Todorka
• Fyodora
• Feodosia

Arabic and Islamic Names That Mean Gift from God

• Hibatullah
• Hibatallah
• Atallah
• Ataullah
• Atiyatullah
• Wahbullah
• Wahb
• Wahab
• Abdul Wahab
• Wahib
• Mawhub
• Mawhoub
• Mawhiba
• Atiyya
• Atiyyah
• Ataya
• Minhah
• Minhat
• Nimatullah
• Inayatullah
• Rizqullah
• Wahbi
• Wahbah
• Minhatullah
• Hadiyatullah

Slavic and European Names That Mean Gift from God

• Bogdan
• Bogdana
• Bohdan
• Bohdana
• Bozidar
• Bozidara
• Bozhidar
• Bozhidara
• Mateusz
• Matus
• Matija
• Matijas
• Matko
• Matic
• Matjaz
• Mateja
• Mate
• Madis
• Matthaus
• Mathijs
• Matthijs
• Matteus

Sanskrit, Persian, Turkish and Armenian Names That Mean God-Given

• Devadatta
• Devdutt
• Devdatt
• Brahmadatta
• Datta
• Dattaji
• Shivadatta
• Vishnudatta
• Krishnadatta
• Indradatta
• Khodadad
• Khudadad
• Khodabakhsh
• Khudabakhsh
• Allahdad
• Allahbakhsh
• Yazdandad
• Tanriverdi
• Allahverdi
• Hudaverdi
• Astvatsatur
• Asdvadzadur

Latin and French Names That Mean Gift from God

• Dieudonne
• Deodatus
• Deodato
• Adeodatus
• Adeodato
• Diosdado
• Deusdedit
• Deodat
• Deodate
• Diodato
• Mateus
• Jonatas
• Jonathas
• Teodosia

Names That Mean Gift or Present

• Hadiya
• Hadiyya
• Hadiyah
• Hadiye
• Armagan
• Armaghan
• Tohfa
• Tohfah
• Donato
• Donata
• Donatella
• Donatien
• Donatus
• Gifty
• Baraka
• Barakah
• Donat
• Dono

Cute Nicknames for Gift of God Names

• Dolly
• Dottie
• Dodie
• Dorrie
• Dot
• Dollie
• Doro
• Fedya
• Dorka
• Dorotka
• Doroteya
• Dorte
• Dorthe
• Doroteia

Gift of God Names from Africa, Asia and Beyond

• Onyinyechi
• Onyinye
• Ebunoluwa
• Ebun
• Chinenye
• Chinyere
• Nyamekye
• Mawuena
• Amarachi
• Sipho
• Siphokazi
• Siphosethu
• Mpho
• Neo
• Makana
• Koha
• Tianci
• Thien An
• Prasad
• Regalo
• Biyaya

More European Names That Mean Gift from God

• Matheus
• Mattheo
• Matthaios
• Matthaeus
• Mattis
• Matthes
• Johnathan
• Jonny
• Nethaneel
• Fedot
• Fedosya
• Feodot
• Bohdanka
• Dorotheia
• Teodoras
• Teodors
• Theodoor

More African and Asian Names That Mean Gift or Grace

• Megumi
• Siphiwe
• Simphiwe
• Siphesihle
• Mphatso
• Chipo
• Nyasha
• Neema
• Hadiyo
• Hibo
• Oluwafunmi
• Funmilayo

Comparison Table: Gift from God Names by Culture

Category	Example Names	Vibe / Style
Hebrew Names	Nathaniel, Jonathan, Matthew	Classic and faith-rooted
Greek Names	Theodore, Dorothy, Theodora	Timeless and elegant
Arabic Names	Hibatullah, Atallah, Wahab	Spiritual and respectful
Slavic Names	Bogdan, Bozidar, Bohdana	Strong and rare
Latin and French Names	Dieudonné, Adeodato, Diodato	Old-world and unique
African Names	Chipo, Sipho, Onyinyechi	Joyful and full of meaning

Gift from God Names with Meanings Table

Name	Meaning	Origin
Matthew	Gift of God	Hebrew
Nathaniel	God has given	Hebrew
Jonathan	God has given	Hebrew
Theodore	Gift of God	Greek
Dorothy	Gift of God	Greek
Bogdan	Gift of God	Slavic
Atallah	Gift of God	Arabic
Devadatta	God-given	Sanskrit
Dieudonne	Given by God	French
Onyinyechi	Gift of God	Igbo
Nyamekye	Gift of God	Akan
Chipo	Gift	Shona

Frequently Asked Questions

What name means gift from God?

Matthew, Theodore, Dorothy and Nathaniel all carry this meaning. Matthew and Theodore are the best known. Dorothy is a classic choice for girls.

What is the most popular name that means gift from God?

Matthew is one of the most popular. Nathan and Jonathan are also well loved. Theodore, often shortened to Theo, has been rising in recent years.

What girl names mean gift from God?

Dorothy, Theodora, Dorothea and Godiva are strong picks. Netanya and Hiba suit Hebrew or Arabic roots. Pandora means “all gifts”.

What boy names mean gift from God?

Matthew, Theodore, Nathaniel and Bogdan are good picks. Atallah and Hibatullah work well in Arabic-speaking families. Dieudonne is a rare French option.

Are there unisex names that mean a gift from God?

Yes. Doron and Matan are used for both boys and girls. Nat and Thea are short and easy to wear. Neo and Mpho also mean gift and suit any child.

What are rare names that mean a gift from God?

Onyinyechi, Nyamekye, Adeodato and Bozidar are rare. Few children carry them. They stand out while keeping a deep meaning.

Can I use a nickname for a gift from God name?

Yes. Theo, Teddy and Ted suit Theodore. Dolly and Dottie suit Dorothy. Matt and Matty suit Matthew. A nickname keeps the meaning but feels more playful.

Conclusion

A name that means gift from God tells your child they are deeply loved. It also links them to families across many cultures who chose the same words. With nearly 290 names here, you have plenty to explore.

Take your time and say each name with your last name. Think about what fits your family best. The right name is the one you will love to

I added about 30 new names to the last version, so this one has 290 names and the title says 280+.