Names that mean Gift.
Because some children are exactly that. — 343 names across 15 peoples.
Aamina“Arabic-derived: faithful, trustworthy, and protected; a gentle blessing of security”SomalifemaleAbongile“They have praised and given thanks”XhosaanyAbongile“They have given thanks; they have praised.”ZuluanyAddmore“English-style Zimbabwean name meaning “add more,” expressing a wish for increase or blessing.”ShonamaleAdebimpe“The crown has given birth to completeness”YorubaanyAdebisi“The crown has given birth to increase”YorubaanyAdefunke“The crown has given me someone/something to care for or pamper.”YorubafemaleAdom“Grace—a beautiful gift of God’s favour”AkananyAdoma“A daughter welcomed as a blessing of grace”AkanfemaleAkinbiyi“Valor has given birth to this child”YorubamaleAkuoma“Good wealth; a precious blessing”IgboanyAlbarka“A blessing and a source of goodness”HausaanyAnele“The family feels complete; there is enough joy and blessing.”XhosaanyAnuoluwapo“A child welcomed through abundant mercy and blessing”YorubaanyAnwuli“Joy; a joyful blessing”IgbofemaleAphiwe“A child received as a precious gift, especially after waiting, prayer or difficulty.”XhosaanyAphiwe“They have been given; by extension, “a gift.””ZuluanyArdo“A Somali female given name with no securely established literal etymology.”SomalifemaleAsisipho“We are a gift.”XhosafemaleAtaullah“A precious gift from God”HausamaleAtiya“A precious gift and blessing”HausafemaleAtiya“Arabic-derived — a precious gift to her family”SomalifemaleAtiya“Arabic-derived: gift or gracious offering”SwahilifemaleAtiyya“A gift, bestowal, or grant.”HausafemaleAwadh“Compensation, recompense, substitute, or something given in return.”SwahilimaleAyaan“Cushitic Somali: good fortune, blessing, and the hopeful destiny bestowed on a child”SomalifemaleAyat“A sign of blessing and a treasured verse”SwahilifemaleAyobunmi“Joy has given me this; joy has bestowed on me.”YorubaanyBaah“An Akan masculine personal name and surname; no established meaning of dignity, belonging, or family blessing is confirmed.”AkanmaleBabalwa“Grace and blessing”XhosafemaleBaraka“Blessing—a joyful gift from God”FulanianyBaraka“A child who is a blessing and brings blessings to the family”HausaanyBaraka“Arabic-derived; blessing or divine favor”SwahilianyBaraka“A blessing, expressing gratitude for the happiness and good fortune a child brings.”WolofanyBarako“Arabic-derived: blessing and divine grace”SomalianyBarke“Blessing and good fortune for the family.”WolofanyBenediction“Blessing; the French noun bénédiction.”LingalafemaleBereket“A blessing and gift from God”AmharicanyBilal“A cherished Islamic name associated with Bilal ibn Rabah and the refreshing gift of water”HausamaleBilqiis“Arabic Bilqīs/Bilqees, the name traditionally given in Islamic and Arabic tradition to the Queen of Sheba.”SomalifemaleBirhane“My light; a bright blessing in the family”AmharicmaleBlessing“A treasured blessing received with gratitude”LugandaanyBlessing“A blessing; a child welcomed as a gift”IgboanyBlessing“A blessing.”ShonaanyBomoi“The precious gift of life”LingalaanyBonaventure“Good fortune; a joyful blessing for the family”IgbomaleBongekile“has given thanks; is thankful”XhosafemaleBongile“has given thanks; is thankful”XhosaanyBongiwe“She has been thanked; one for whom thanks are given”ZulufemaleBosco“A Catholic/Italian-derived male given name, from Italian bosco, “wood” or “forest”; commonly associated with Saint John Bosco.”LingalamaleBoury“A Senegalese feminine given name; no secure older etymology is available.”WoloffemaleBukunmi“Bless me; my blessing”YorubaanyBulamu“Life—a blessing expressing gratitude for the child’s life and hopes for a long future.”LugandaanyBulelwa“One for whom thanks are given”XhosafemaleBunmi“Give me a precious gift”YorubaanyBushra“A joyful blessing and bearer of happy news”HausafemaleBusisa“To bless; a blessing”ZuluanyCharity“A loving gift of charity and generous-heartedness”LugandafemaleChengetai“A blessing that the child will safeguard the family and all it holds dear.”ShonaanyChidalu“Thank God; a name celebrating a joyful blessing”IgbofemaleChikomborero“Blessing; benediction.”ShonaanyChinenye“God gives; a child received as a joyful gift”IgbofemaleChinyere“God has given”IgbofemaleChipo“A gift, gratefully received from God”ShonafemaleChipochashe“God's gift; a gift from God.”ShonafemaleChiratidzo“A child seen as a meaningful sign or blessing”ShonaanyChukwunyere“God has given”IgboanyCollins“An English surname/given name meaning “son of Colin”; Colin is often linked to Nicholas (“victory of the people”), but Collins does not directly mean “victorious people.””ShonamaleDamel“Wolof title for the ruler or king of Cayor; also used as a modern masculine given name.”WolofmaleDarko“A well-known Akan family name used as a given name; the exact meaning is lineage-specific”AkananyDayr“A blessing that arrives with the nourishing rains”SomalianyDeeq“A generous gift and a blessing to others”SomalimaleDeeqo“Cushitic Somali: a generous gift or blessing given to the family”SomalifemaleDewgal“Rain, bringing renewal and blessing”FulanianyDieu-Merci“Thank God; gratitude for a blessing”LingalamaleDieudonne“God-given; gift of God”LingalamaleDior“A traditional name from older Wolof-speaking families, now less often given”WoloffemaleDonatienne“Given; bestowed”LingalafemaleDoreen“Gift; a feminine form derived from Dora/Dorothea.”LugandafemaleDorothee“Gift of God”LingalafemaleDucaa“Arabic-derived — a cherished prayer and hopeful blessing”SomalifemaleDucaale“A Somali male name built on duco, “prayer” or “supplication,” and understood in connection with prayer and blessing.”SomalimaleDumisile“Has praised; has given praise.”XhosaanyDupe“Thanks and gratitude; a joyful name for a much-celebrated blessing.”YorubafemaleEbun“A precious gift”YorubaanyEbunoluwa“A gift from God”YorubaanyEdison“An English surname-name meaning “son of Eda” (sometimes analysed as “son of Edward”); it is used as a male given name in Zimbabwe.”ShonamaleEkunola“Hardship has given way to prosperity and honor”YorubaanyElibariki“Swahili Bantu name expressing the blessing, “May God bless””SwahilimaleEtsegenet“Tree of paradise; a name suggesting beauty, blessing, and flourishing”AmharicfemaleEwaoluwa“A beautiful blessing from God”YorubaanyExaucee“A prayer answered and a precious gift from God”LingalafemaleEzinwanne“Good sibling; a blessing for kindness, loyalty, and a strong bond among family members”IgboanyFaida“A blessing that brings benefit and goodness”SwahilianyFara“A traditional Senegalese male given name; no securely established lexical Wolof gloss should be assigned.”WolofmaleFavour“A gracious blessing and gift from God”IgboanyFavour“Favour, kindness, and gracious blessing”ShonaanyFazal“A child received as a gracious blessing”SwahilimaleFrehiwot“Fruit of life; a child who brings life and blessing”AmharicanyFrew“His fruit; the cherished result of blessing and growth”AmharicmaleFreweini“Fruit of the vine; a symbol of abundance and blessing”AmharicfemaleFunsho“God has given me this gift”YorubaanyGallo“A Senegalese male given name (also found in other West African communities); no dependable Wolof lexical meaning is established.”WolofmaleGift“A precious gift from God”LugandaanyGift“A precious gift to the family”ShonaanyGiftmore“More gift(s), or an additional gift.”ShonamaleGora“A Senegalese, especially Wolof, male given name; no certain lexical meaning should be assigned.”WolofmaleGrace“God’s gracious favor and a life touched by blessing”LugandafemaleGrace“A child received as a gracious blessing”ShonafemaleGrace“Grace; favor, especially divine favor or blessing.”SwahilifemaleHabtemariam“The wealth or blessing of Mary”AmharicmaleHabtemichael“The wealth or blessing of Michael”AmharicmaleHabtewold“A child who is a blessing or treasure”AmharicmaleHadiatou“A precious gift, offered with gratitude to God”FulanifemaleHadiatou“Gift; present.”WoloffemaleHadiya“A precious gift and blessing to the family”FulanifemaleHadiya“Gift; present. A differently vocalized Arabic form can also mean “female guide.””WoloffemaleHayat“Life, vitality, and the gift of living”FulanifemaleHiba“Gift; a present or bestowal.”HausafemaleHiba“A precious gift and blessing”SwahilifemaleHibatullah“A gift from God”YorubaanyHibo“Arabic-derived: a gift bestowed by God”SomalifemaleHope“A hopeful blessing and confident expectation”ZulufemaleIbukunoluwa“God’s blessing”YorubaanyIfechukwu“A gift from God”IgboanyIfelola“Love is a precious blessing”YorubaanyIfeoma“A good thing; a precious blessing”IgbofemaleIhab“Giving, bestowal, or a gift granted.”SwahilimaleIjumaa“Swahili-origin; born on Friday, a day of blessing and community”SwahilianyIlham“Arabic-derived; inspiration and a gift of understanding”SwahilianyIlham“Divine inspiration and a gift of insight”WoloffemaleImmanuel“God is with us, a reassuring and deeply cherished blessing”AmharicmaleIntsikelelo“A blessing and a treasured gift to the family”XhosaanyIshaq“Arabic-derived: Isaac, a name connected with joy and a long-awaited blessing”HausamaleIsidore“Gift of Isis”LugandamaleIsrael“One who strives with God; traditionally associated with perseverance and blessing”ZulumaleIyabo“Mother has returned, welcoming a daughter as a blessing”YorubafemaleIyadunni“A mother who is a delight and blessing”YorubafemaleIyanu“A wondrous blessing”YorubaanyIyanuoluwa“God’s wonderful gift”YorubaanyJannah“A precious gift of paradise”SwahilifemaleJideofor“Hold fast to the ofo—the family’s symbol of authority, justice, and blessing”IgbomaleJolaoluwa“The Lord’s wealth and blessing”YorubaanyJovia“A modern female given name used in Uganda, probably related to Latin Jovian/Jove rather than a Luganda word meaning “joy.””LugandafemaleJoyce“An English given name ultimately associated with the Breton name Iodoc/Josse, often interpreted as “lord”; its modern association with joy comes partly from its spelling.”LugandafemaleJuma“Friday, a day of communal prayer and blessing”FulanimaleJuma“Arabic-derived and Hausa-used: connected with Friday, a day of blessing and community”HausamaleJuma“Born on Friday, a day of blessing and togetherness”SwahilimaleJumaa“Born on Friday, a day of blessing and togetherness”SwahilimaleKainos“New; fresh. It is Greek-derived rather than a Shona lexical name, but is used as a male given name in Zimbabwe.”ShonamaleKassa“A treasured blessing and recompense”AmharicmaleKassahun“A precious blessing and source of comfort”AmharicmaleKassaye“My treasured reward and blessing”AmharicmaleKassu“A cherished blessing and reward”AmharicmaleKhaira“A woman who brings goodness, generosity, and blessing”WoloffemaleKhayr“Goodness and blessing in the family”SomalimaleKheri“Goodness, blessing, and all that is beneficial”SwahilianyKifle“My cherished portion and blessing”AmharicmaleKnowledge“Knowledge; an English virtue-style given name that is well established in Zimbabwean usage.”ShonamaleKyauta“A precious gift and blessing”HausaanyLabisi“A child associated with blessing and prosperity”YorubafemaleLearnmore“Learn more; an English imperative-style given name widely used in Zimbabwe.”ShonamaleLibonza“Offering or gift—a child welcomed as a blessing”LingalaanyLibusiso“Blessing.”ZuluanyLikabo“Gift—a precious child received with gratitude and love”LingalaanyLiliane“French feminine given name, usually connected with Lily/Lillian; conventionally interpreted as “lily.””LingalafemaleLipamboli“Blessing from God”LingalaanyLosako““Blessing” or “benediction.””LingalaanyLoveness“Love or affection; an English-style Zimbabwean female given name.”ShonafemaleMakinde“A child born after twins, warmly welcomed as an unexpected blessing.”YorubamaleMakorokoto“A joyful congratulations on a long-awaited blessing”ShonaanyMamo“A traditional Ethiopian given name whose exact original sense is not certain, but which is warmly established in use”AmharicmaleMarxabo“Somali: welcome; used as a female given name.”SomalifemaleMatar“Rain; a hopeful blessing from the sky”FulanimaleMatayo“Gift from God”LugandamaleMatewos“Matthew, traditionally understood as “gift of God””AmharicmaleMateyu“Gift of God; gift of Yahweh.”XhosamaleMatheos“A gift from God”AmharicmaleMathewos“Gift from God”AmharicmaleMathieu“Gift of Yahweh/God (from Hebrew Mattityahu).”LingalamaleMatias“Matthias, traditionally understood as “gift of God””AmharicmaleMawande“A hopeful blessing that the family, love and prosperity will continue to grow.”XhosaanyMazin“Arabic-derived: rain-bearing cloud; a hopeful image of blessing and abundance”HausamaleMazin“Rain-bearing cloud, a lovely image of blessing”SwahilimaleMbarka“Blessed, carrying blessing and good fortune”WoloffemaleMeklit“A precious gift or special talent”AmharicfemaleMelaku“My angel, a cherished child and blessing”AmharicmaleMoyosore“I rejoice in this precious gift.”YorubaanyMubarak“Blessed—a child whose arrival brings blessing and happiness”FulanimaleMubarak“A blessing and a source of good fortune”SwahilimaleMubaraka“A blessed child and a joyful gift to the family.”SwahilifemaleMugove“A cherished inheritance and a blessing entrusted to the family.”ShonamaleMukisa“Blessing or good fortune—a warm name for a child welcomed as a gift.”LugandaanyMulungi“The good one or beautiful one—a tender compliment and blessing.”LugandaanyMupako““Blessing.””ShonamaleMutasa“A traditional family name also used as a masculine given name”ShonamaleMuthoni“A beloved or cherished one—a tender blessing for a much-loved daughter”KikuyufemaleMutsawashe“A cherished last-born child, seen as the final blessing in the family.”ShonaanyMvula“Life-giving rain and blessing”XhosamaleNabakooba“A proud connection to Baganda family and clan heritage; also used as a girl’s given name.”LugandafemaleNamakula“A traditional Baganda family name used as a girl’s given name, linking her to her ancestral community.”LugandafemaleNassanga“A traditional Baganda family name used as a girl’s given name, rich in ancestral identity.”LugandafemaleNatan“A gift from God”AmharicmaleNataniele“God has given”LingalamaleNataniyeli“God has given; gift of God.”XhosamaleNathanael“God has given.”LingalamaleNatnael“God has given”AmharicmaleNawaal“Arabic Nawāl: gift, bestowal, favor, or attainment.”SomalifemaleNawal“A precious gift and blessing”HausafemaleNawal“Arabic-derived — a gift, blessing, or graceful favor”SomalifemaleNawal“A precious gift and blessing”SwahilifemaleNawal“Gift, bestowal, or benefit; Arabic-derived name used in Senegal.”WoloffemaleNawfal“Arabic Nawfal: generous, beneficent, or a gift/bounty.”SomalimaleNdiaga“A longstanding Wolof given name, warmly associated with an honored family elder”WolofmaleNeema“A blessing and gift from God”SwahilifemaleNgozi“Blessing”IgbofemaleNgozichukwu“God's blessing”IgbofemaleNgwarai“Be watchful or careful; a protective blessing”ShonamaleNhlanhla“Good fortune, luck, and blessing”ZuluanyNhyira“Blessing—a child welcomed as a precious gift”AkananyNiima“A precious blessing and favor”HausafemaleNimatullah“A blessing from God”HausaanyNimco“Arabic-derived in origin but deeply established in Somali: blessing, favor, and good fortune”SomalifemaleNkechinyere“What God has given”IgbofemaleNkem“Mine, a cherished gift to me”IgboanyNkwa“Life—a treasured gift sustained by God”AkananyNnadi“Father lives; a joyful affirmation of family continuity and blessing”IgbomaleNompilo“Mother of life; a beautiful affirmation of vitality and blessing”ZulufemaleNomvula“Rain arriving as a welcome blessing”XhosafemaleNomvula“Mother of rain; a blessing of life-giving rain”ZulufemaleNontsikelelo“A blessing welcomed into the family”XhosafemaleNosipho“A precious gift”XhosafemaleNosipho“One who has a gift”ZulufemaleNsimba“The name traditionally given to one of a pair of twins”LingalaanyNtege“A respected Buganda clan name also used as a given name, carrying a strong sense of heritage and standing.”LugandamaleNtsikelelo“A child welcomed as a blessing and a sign of grace.”XhosaanyNucmaan“Somali form of Arabic Nuʿmān; associated with blessing/favor, and in Arabic also with the anemone and reddish color.”SomalimaleNwanneka“A sibling is a great blessing”IgboanyNwaoma“Good and beautiful child; a warm family blessing for a beloved son or daughter”IgboanyNyambura“Born during rain, a warm image of blessing and abundance”KikuyufemaleNyame Nhyira“God’s blessing—a child seen as a blessing from above”AkananyNyamekye“Gift from God—a beloved child received with joy”AkananyNzuzi“The name traditionally given to the other child in a pair of twins”LingalaanyOgadinma“It will be well; a hopeful blessing for a bright future”IgboanyOgunjobi“Ogun has given birth to this one”YorubamaleOji“Kola nut, a traditional symbol of welcome, blessing, and fellowship”IgbomaleOjotayo“Rain is worthy of joy—a welcome blessing.”YorubamaleOlubunmi“The Lord/God has given to me.”YorubaanyOludayo“God has created joy; this child is a blessing to celebrate.”YorubamaleOlufunke“God has given me someone to cherish”YorubafemaleOluwabunmi“God has given me this gift”YorubaanyOluwafunmilayo“God has given me joy”YorubaanyOluwafunmilola“God has given me honor and prosperity”YorubafemaleOluwasegun“God has given victory”YorubaanyOmari“A name carrying the blessing of a flourishing, fruitful life.”SwahilimaleOmary“A name carrying the blessing of a flourishing, fruitful life.”SwahilimaleOnesimos“Helpful, valuable, and a blessing to others”AmharicmaleOnesmo“A warm name wishing a child to be helpful, valued, and a blessing to others.”SwahilimaleOnyinye“A precious gift”IgbofemaleOnyinyechi“God’s gift”IgbofemaleOnyinyechukwu“God's gift”IgboanyOpeola“Gratitude that brings richness and blessing to life”YorubaanyOreoluwa“God's gift; a precious blessing”YorubaanyPili“Bantu-origin: the second-born child, or a cherished second blessing”SwahilianyPrince“English title-name meaning “prince”; used occasionally as a Christian-era given name by Hausa families”HausamaleQidus“Holy and devoted; a child regarded as a blessing”AmharicmaleQurban“A precious offering and blessing”AmharicmaleRabo“Indigenous Hausa: one’s share, blessing, or portion in life”HausamaleRachad“Right guidance and sound judgment, a hopeful blessing for a thoughtful and purposeful life.”WolofmaleRayuwa“Life, vitality, and the blessing of being alive”HausafemaleRediet“A source of help and blessing”AmharicfemaleReward“Reward; something given in recognition of an action or service”ShonamaleRiham“Gentle rain bringing refreshment and blessing (Arabic-derived)”SomalifemaleRisikat“Provision, sustenance, or God-given livelihood.”YorubafemaleRiziki“A blessing and precious provision from God”SwahilifemaleRonke“One whom God has given to be cherished and pampered”YorubafemaleRooble“A child born with the blessing of rain”SomalimaleRopafadzo“Blessing”ShonafemaleSaad“Good fortune, happiness, and a life filled with blessing”WolofmaleSabelo“A share or portion, warmly suggesting a child who has been given a special place in the family”ZulumaleSahlework“Gold of mercy, suggesting preciousness and blessing”AmharicfemaleSaid“A happy and fortunate child, received as a gift.”WolofmaleSanyu“Joy and happiness—the delight a much-loved child brings. In Buganda, Sanyu is a personal given name and does not replace the child’s inherited clan affiliation.”LugandaanySeyifunmi“This is done for me; a joyful expression of receiving a cherished blessing”YorubaanySeyioluwa“This is God's doing; a name celebrating a child as a gift from God”YorubaanySheila“An Irish form of Síle/Sheila, generally linked with Cecilia; its traditional etymology is commonly given as “blind.””LugandafemaleShukura“Thankfulness for a cherished blessing”HausafemaleSibongile“We are thankful; we have given thanks”ZulufemaleSibusiso“A blessing”XhosamaleSibusiso“God’s blessing; a blessing”ZulumaleSimphiwe“A warmly cherished child regarded as a gift to the family.”XhosaanySimphiwe“We have been given this child as a precious gift”ZuluanySinikeziwe“We have been given.”ZulufemaleSinikiwe“We have been given her as a precious gift”ZulufemaleSiphesihle“A beautiful gift”XhosaanySiphesihle“A beautiful gift and blessing to the family”ZuluanySipho“A gift from God”XhosamaleSipho“A treasured gift and blessing”ZulumaleSiphokazi“A great and precious gift”XhosaanySiphokazi“Female gift; gift daughter.”ZulufemaleSisay“Blessing or good fortune”AmharicmaleSisipho“Our gift from God”XhosaanySisipho“A child welcomed as a precious gift”ZuluanySitotaw“The gift”AmharicmaleSiyanda“The family is growing, and the child is welcomed as an additional blessing.”XhosaanySizani“Help us; a loving appeal for support and blessing”ZulufemaleSiziphiwe“We have been given; we have been gifted.”ZulufemaleTacko“A traditional Senegalese, especially Wolof, female given name; no standard literal translation is securely established.”WoloffemaleTafadzwa“We have been made happy; a joyful blessing”ShonaanyTalatu“Tuesday, traditionally given in northern Nigerian naming practice”FulanifemaleTapiwa“We have been given this precious child”ShonaanyTapiwanashe“Given by God”ShonaanyTatenda“We have given thanks”ShonaanyTedros“A gift from God.”AmharicmaleTewodros“A gift from God”AmharicmaleTheodora“A gift from God”LingalafemaleTheodore“Gift of God, a cherished blessing welcomed with gratitude”LugandamaleThuo“Wealth or material blessing, expressing hopes that the child will prosper”KikuyumaleTochinyere“Praise God, who has given this blessing”IgbofemaleTsega“Grace, blessing, and goodness.”AmharicanyTsegahun“A child surrounded by grace and blessing.”AmharicmaleTsegaye“A child seen as a personal blessing and gift of grace.”AmharicmaleTuhfa“A precious gift and blessing to the family”SomalifemaleTunu“A treasured and precious gift”SwahilianyUdochi“A peaceful blessing placed under God's care.”IgboanyUgbaad“A Cushitic Somali name associated with prosperity, blessing, and flourishing”SomalifemaleUgochinyere“A thankful name for a child seen as a gift carrying God's glory.”IgbofemaleUjunwa“A loving name that celebrates a child as a precious gift.”IgbofemaleUloaku“A hopeful name wishing a home filled with prosperity and blessing.”IgbofemaleUmmulkhairi“Arabic-derived; mother of goodness, a beautiful wish for a life that brings kindness and blessing”HausafemaleVakurayi“Grow up or become great; a warm blessing for maturity and flourishing”ShonamaleWalida“A cherished daughter, associated with motherhood and the gift of new life; Arabic-derived.”HausafemaleWebale“Thank you—a name of gratitude for the blessing of a long-awaited or cherished child.”LugandaanyWisdom“A wise child and a blessing of good judgment”ShonamaleWondimu“His brother—a name celebrating the blessing of family”AmharicmaleWubneh“You are beautiful—a warm blessing of admiration”AmharicmaleYandisa“Increase and grow; a blessing that brings the family abundance”ZuluanyYonwaba“Be happy; a blessing of happiness for the family”XhosaanyYusufu“God will add; a hopeful name for increase and blessing”SwahilimaleZawadi“A precious gift and a blessing to the family”SwahilianyZeneb“Rain and renewal; a welcome blessing”AmharicmaleZenebech“Rain-bringer; a welcome blessing after dry days”AmharicfemaleZukile“One who has prospered and come into blessing.”Xhosamale