The word savior creates images of strength, courage, and protectiveness. These are all traits you would be proud to see in your child. Choosing a name that means “savior” can help you set the tone for your child’s life as a strong, but caring person.
Joshua is a Hebrew origin name that has been popular around the world for centuries. Specifically, it means “God is my savior.” Hoshea is another variation of the name Joshua that is less common in modern usage, making it a more unique choice.
There are several Indian boys’ names that mean savior, or some variation of it. Dinathata is a name meaning “savior (or protector) of the poor,” a wonderfully altruistic quality. Taarank is a strong-sounding name that means “savior of all.”
There are some feminine names that also mean savior. Ramona is a Spanish-origin name that means “wise savior or protector.” Alejandra is also a feminine Spanish name. It’s the feminine form of Alexander and both versions of the name mean “savior of mankind.”
When people think of the name Medusa, they often think of the horror of a snake-haired woman that can turn people to stone with her gaze. However, the name actually means “savior” or “guardian.”
Adalbjorg
Meaning: Saviour or protector
Origin: Norse
Gender: Girl
Alejandra/Alexander
Meaning: Man’s defender
Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl/Boy
Aminta
Meaning: Saviour
Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Branislava
Meaning: Glorious saviour
Origin: Slavic
Gender: Girl
Claramond
Meaning: Bright saviour or protector
Origin: German
Gender: Girl
Dinanatha
Meaning: Saviour of the poor
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Elikai
Meaning: God is my savior; God is my salvation
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Boy
Fadia
Meaning: Saviour
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Girl
Hashna
Meaning: Saviour
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Hosea
Meaning: Savior, safety
Origin: Biblical
Gender: Boy
Hola
Meaning: Saviour
Origin: African
Gender: Girl
Gaizka
Meaning: Savior
Origin: Basque
Gender: Boy
Jesus
Meaning: Savior, deliverer
Origin: Biblical
Gender: Boy
Joshua/Hoshea
Meaning: Salvation
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Boy
Liam
Meaning: Unwavering saviour
Origin: Irish
Gender: Boy
Lutgardis
Meaning: Saviour
Origin: Latin
Gender: Girl
Medusa
Meaning: Protect, rule
Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Misham
Meaning: Their savior, taking away
Origin: Biblical
Gender: Boy
Moke
Meaning: Saviour
Origin: Hawaiian
Gender: Girl
Nagpal
Meaning: Saviour of serpents
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Najia
Meaning: Protector or saviour
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Girl
Najjad
Meaning: Saviour
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Boy
Olakeakua
Meaning: Living god or saviour god
Origin: Hawaiian
Gender: Girl
Osha
Meaning: Dew eagle saviour
Origin: Sanskrit
Gender: Girl
Oshea
Meaning: A savior; a deliverer
Origin: Biblical
Gender: Boy
Pedahzur
Meaning: Powerful or reliable saviour
Origin: Biblical
Gender: Boy
Ramona
Meaning: Protecting hands
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Ratchika
Meaning: Saviour
Origin: Indian
Gender: Girl
Sal
Meaning: Diminutive of Salvatore: Savior
Origin: Italian
Gender: Boy
Salvadore
Meaning: Savior
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Salvino
Meaning: Protector or saviour
Origin: Latin
Gender: Boy
Sandu
Meaning: Defender or saviour of the mankind
Origin: Romanian
Gender: Girl
Sela
Meaning: Saviour
Origin: African
Gender: Girl
Sopatra
Meaning: Father’s saviour
Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Sosthenes
Meaning: Savior, strong, powerful
Origin: Biblical
Gender: Boy
Soterios
Meaning: Saviour and powerful
Origin: Greek
Gender: Boy
Taarank
Meaning: Part of a star
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Tarnvir
Meaning: Heroic saviour
Origin: Punjabi
Gender: Girl
Tersem
Meaning: Perfect saviour
Origin: Latin
Gender: Girl
Vaikuntha
Meaning: The saviour
Origin: Indian
Gender: Boy
Wanikiy
Meaning: Savior
Origin: Native American
Gender: Boy
Xabat
Meaning: Savior
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Boy
Xalbadora
Meaning: Saviour
Origin: Spanish
Gender: Girl
Xavier
Meaning: Saviour
Origin: Latin
Gender: Boy
