Christian Names That Mean Prayer
Biblical and Christian names whose meanings are rooted in prayer. Each entry includes the meaning, origin, and Scripture references.
Ainsley
"One's own meadow; Hermitage clearing"
Scottish/English
Arabella
"Yielding to prayer; Beautiful altar"
Latin
Declan
"Full of goodness; Man of prayer"
Irish/Gaelic
Declan
"Full of goodness; Man of prayer"
Irish
Elias
"My God is the LORD (Greek form of Elijah)"
Greek/Hebrew
Fern
"Fern plant; Feathery leaf"
English
Genevieve
"Woman of the race; White wave"
Germanic/Celtic
Genevieve
"Woman of the people; White wave"
French/Celtic
Hannah
"Grace or favor"
Hebrew
Hezekiah
"The LORD strengthens"
Hebrew
Ishmael
"God hears; God will hear"
Hebrew
Jabez
"He causes pain"
Hebrew
Lamentine
"Of lamentation"
Latin
Salathiel
"I have asked God"
Hebrew
Samuel
"Heard by God"
Hebrew
Shammua
"Heard or renowned"
Hebrew
Shealtiel
"I asked of God"
Hebrew
Shimei
"The LORD hears"
Hebrew
Vesper
"Evening star; Evening prayer"
Latin
Vesper
"Evening star; Evening prayer"
Latin
Vesper
"Evening star; Evening prayer"
Latin
Vesper
"Evening star; Evening prayer"
Latin
Vesper
"Evening star; Evening prayer"
Latin
Yasmin
"Jasmine flower; Gift from God"
Persian/Arabic