Picking names is never easy, whether you’re consulting actual baby-naming experts, magical crystals, or something else for help. You probably have at least one writer friend who pores over books and websites like this to find names that perfectly encapsulate their characters. Naturally, picking a name for your baby is infinitely more challenging. After all, you don’t even know their personality yet!
Sometimes, though, you just have a feeling about what’s ahead for your little love. Or maybe that feeling is your desire to imbue your baby with a certain quality or trait. Whether this is a rainbow baby or came at a time in your life that literally saved you, you know your baby will heal hearts.
Sure, that seems like a lot of pressure to put onto a seven-pound blob, but you can’t deny a mother’s intuition. So, if you’re feeling like that little baby growing inside of you (or just placed in your arms) will provide the healing energy your family — or other people in the world — need, choosing a name that means “healer” could be the way to go. And, actually, there are a lot of options to choose from!
For girls, I love the name Beiwe. Although it has several pronunciations, one of the most popular is the Nigerian “By-wee.” Beiwe was also the name of a Norse entity, the goddess of sun and sanity. She’s known for healing or restoring those with poor mental health during the winter months.
Equally as obsession-worthy? The name Maximón, the name of a Mayan god of health as well as a saint venerated in Guatemala. It’s a great twist on the always popular name Max or any iteration of it. Plus, Max is still a solid and obvious nickname that gives way to the perfect Where The Wild Things Are costume.
If you scroll through the boys’ names that mean healer, you might notice a few names that all seem relatively the same. Aeson, Iason, and Jaison are pronounced similarly and have similar meanings. They all mean “healer,” though the name Jaison also includes the addition of “the Lord is salvation.”
Some names don’t directly mean “healer” but have come to assume the meaning over time. Take, for example, the name Amethyst. Did you know that people who believe in the powers of various crystals often rely on amethysts for healing? That makes it a pretty perfect name for a baby who has brought healing to your family.
So, take a look at the list below and see which names that mean “healer” are your favorites.
Which names stand out the most to you?
This article was originally published on scarymommy.com.
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