Healing can be physical or it can be an emotional state. The ability to bounce back from all that life throws at you and help others to do the same is a wonderful quality that you may wish for your child. Perhaps you even dream of a career related to healing for them, such as something in the medical or mental health field. We’ve found a number of names connected to the idea of healing that might be perfect for getting your child off on the right foot.
For boys, there are several names that fit the bill. Asa is a biblical name that’s grown in popularity in recent years. Its meaning can be translated as “doctor” or “healer.” It can also mean “one born in the morning,” making it appropriate for your little early riser.
Choosing a name related to a famous person or character that was known for their skills as a healer is also an option. Chiron, a centaur from Greek mythology was known as the wisest of the centaurs, renowned for his teaching and healing skills. Galen is also a boys’ name that is related to skill as a healer thanks to the famous second-century Roman physician of that name. His research and writings influenced western medicine for many centuries after his death.
Girl’s names can also be related to healing. Bridgid (sometimes spelled Bridgit or Brighid) is a popular Irish name coming from both the pre-Christian goddess Brigit and the saint, Bridgid of Kildare. Bridgid is one of the patron saints of Ireland and the goddess Bridgit is the goddess of many things like poetry and blacksmithing, but her key traits were healing and protecting.
Reseda is another beautiful feminine name you might choose. It comes from Latin and means “healer.” Leigh is a girl’s name that in English, means “meadow,” but in Celtic languages, means “healer” as well.
Aala
Meaning: A person who chases and heals
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Girl
Aceso
Meaning: Goddess name for recuperating and sickness, is a case of a fanciful female healing name
Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Alaunus
Meaning: Sun God in Gaulish. It also means prediction, and revenge
Origin: Gaulish
Gender: Boy
Althea
Meaning: Healing power
Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Altha
Meaning: Healer
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Altheda
Meaning: Healer
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Apollo
Meaning: Manly beauty. In Greek mythology, Apollo was the god of medicine and healing who drove his fiery chariot (the sun) through the sky
Origin: Greek
Gender: Boy
Arphaxad
Meaning: A healer; a releaser
Origin: Biblical
Gender: Boy
Asa
Meaning: Doctor, healer
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Boy
Ase
Meaning: Variant of Asa ‘healer;physician.’
Origin: Scandinavian
Gender: Boy
Bliant
Meaning: Healer
Origin: Arthurian Legend
Gender: Boy
Bona
Meaning: The main name of the Roman goddess of virginity, ripeness, and healing
Origin: Latin
Gender: Girl
Bridgid
Meaning: Exalted one
Origin: Gaelic
Gender: Girl
Cannenta
Meaning: Healer
Origin: Latin
Gender: Girl
Chiron
Meaning: Hand
Origin: Greek
Gender: Boy
Eir
Meaning: Goddess, exemplifies healing, mercy, and help
Origin: Norse
Gender: Girl
Eirny
Meaning: New healing
Origin: Scandinavian
Gender: Girl
Elethia
Meaning: Healer
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Errapel
Meaning: Divine healer
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Boy
Febris
Meaning: A goddess named Febris was known to cure malaria and fevers
Origin: Latin
Gender: Girl
Haakim
Meaning: Variant of Hakim: Wise. Healer. Physician. Ruler. Sovereign
Origin: Muslim
Gender: Boy
Helem
Meaning: Dreaming, healing
Origin: Biblical
Gender: Boy
Heka
Meaning: The God of Heka was an ancient Egyptian god related to wellness, healing, and health. It is a name that is easy to spell
Origin: Egyptian
Gender: Boy
Hickey
Meaning: Healer
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Galen
Meaning: Calm
Origin: English
Gender: Unisex
Grannus
Meaning: Gaulish God associated with the cooling fountain also known as the healing spring in the city of Granum
Origin: Gaulish
Gender: Boy
Gro
Meaning: To develop, to heal
Origin: Danish
Gender: Girl
Ianuaria
Meaning: Goddess is related to healing
Origin: Celtic
Gender: Girl
Iason
Meaning: Healer
Origin: Greek
Gender: Boy
Jason
Meaning: A healing. In Greek mythology, the leader of the group of warrior heroes called the Argonauts
Origin: Greek
Gender: Boy
Jasunr
Meaning: Healer
Origin: Greek
Gender: Boy
Jayr
Meaning: Healer
Origin: Greek
Gender: Boy
Ken
Meaning: Strong and healthy boy
Origin: Japanese
Gender: Boy
Lee
Meaning: Healer
Origin: Celtic
Gender: Boy
Leigh
Meaning: Delicate; weary; meadow or pasture
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Girl
Maponus
Meaning: Gaulish god associated with water in the healing spring
Origin: Gaulish
Gender: Boy
Meditrina
Meaning: Goddess of healing
Origin: Latin
Gender: Girl
Melchi-Shua
Meaning: King of health or a magnificent king
Origin: Israel
Gender: Boy
Ninazu
Meaning: God of healing in Sumerian religion
Origin: Sumerian
Gender: Boy
Ninurta
Meaning: Mesopotamian lord of the South Wind, and healing
Origin: Sumerian
Gender: Boy
Rafal
Meaning: God’s healer
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Boy
Raphael/Rafela
Meaning: God heals; God’s healer. Raphael was also the name of one of the archangels, as mentioned in the Apocrypha
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Boy/Girl
Reseda
Meaning: Mignonette flower
Origin: Latin
Gender: Girl
Sekhmet
Meaning: Healing and Medicine Goddess’s name
Origin: Egyptian
Gender: Girl
Sirona
Meaning: Healing goddess
Origin: Celtic
Gender: Girl
Wong
Meaning: God who has the power of healing
Origin: Chinese
Gender: Boy
Żywie
Meaning: Health and healing in Slavic mythology
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl
