Names that mean priest

Naming your baby can be a difficult task. The meaning behind the name you choose will give them clues about who they are, and it's important to find one that fits. The following list will provide you with some great options that have the word Priest in their meaning.

1. Boy names that mean priest


  1. Aarao The name Aarao is of Hebrew origin and means "Variant of Aaron: Lofty, exalted, high mountain. Biblically, Aaron was Moses' older brother (and keeper by God's command). He was first high priest of the Israelites, remembered for the miraculous blossoming of his staff or rod.".
  2. Ahimeleka The name Ahimeleka is of Hawaiian origin and means "Biblical priest.".
  3. Arek The name Arek is of Hebrew origin and means "Variant of Aaron: Lofty, exalted, high mountain. Biblically, Aaron was Moses' older brother (and keeper by God's command). He was first high priest of the Israelites, remembered for the miraculous blossoming of his staff or rod.".
  4. Asravak The name Asravak is of Persian origin and means "Priest".
  5. Asravan The name Asravan is of Persian origin and means "Priest".
  6. Bipra The name Bipra is of Hindi origin and means "A priest".
  7. Chiyses The name Chiyses is of Greek origin and means "A priest of Apollo.".
  8. Chryses The name Chryses is of Latin origin and means "A priest of Apollo".
  9. Cleobis The name Cleobis is of Greek origin and means "Son of a priestess".
  10. Cohan The name Cohan is of Hebrew origin and means "Position in the Jewish faith, High priest.".
  11. Cohwin The name Cohwin is of Hebrew origin and means "Position in the Jewish faith, High priest.".
  12. Flaminio The name Flaminio is of Arabic origin and means "Priest".
  13. Kahana The name Kahana is of Hawaiian origin and means "Priest".
  14. Kahanah The name Kahanah is of Hawaiian origin and means "Priest".
  15. Kahanna The name Kahanna is of Hawaiian origin and means "Priest".
  16. Kahannah The name Kahannah is of Hawaiian origin and means "Priest".
  17. Kahini The name Kahini is of African origin and means "Holy person. Priest. A Swahili name used in the East Africa region.".
  18. Kasisi The name Kasisi is of African origin and means "Minister. Priest. A Swahili name used in the East Africa region.".
  19. Koen The name Koen is of German origin and means "Position in the Jewish faith, High priest.".
  20. Padre The name Padre is of Spanish origin and means "Priest".
  21. Padree The name Padree is of Arabic origin and means "Priest".
  22. Pfeostun The name Pfeostun is of English origin and means "From the Priest's farm.".
  23. Pfesssley The name Pfesssley is of English origin and means "From the priest's meadow.".
  24. Plnchas The name Plnchas is of Hebrew origin and means "the mouth of a snake, mouth of brass. It may also be derived from the Egyptian penechase Negro, dark-complexioned. The name is borne in the Bible by a grandson of Aaron, a high priest who became the chief adviser in the war with the Benjamites".
  25. Pontifex The name Pontifex is of Latin origin and means "Priest".
  26. Preostcot The name Preostcot is of English origin and means "From the Priest's dwelling.".
  27. Preslea The name Preslea is of English origin and means "From the meadow of the priest.".
  28. Presleah The name Presleah is of English origin and means "From the meadow of the priest.".
  29. Preslee The name Preslee is of English origin and means "From the meadow of the priest.".
  30. Presleigh The name Presleigh is of English origin and means "From the meadow of the priest.".
  31. Presli The name Presli is of English origin and means "From the meadow of the priest.".
  32. Preslie The name Preslie is of English origin and means "From the meadow of the priest.".
  33. Presly The name Presly is of English origin and means "From the meadow of the priest.".
  34. Priestley The name Priestley is of English origin and means "Field of a priest".
  35. Priestly The name Priestly is of English origin and means "From the priest's meadow.".
  36. Pujar The name Pujar is of Hindi origin and means "Priest".
  37. Purohit The name Purohit is of Hindi origin and means "A brahmin priest".
  38. Purohith The name Purohith is of Hindi origin and means "A brahmin priest".
  39. Ridvik The name Ridvik is of Indian origin and means "A priest".
  40. Rishi The name Rishi is of Indian origin and means "Name of a priest.".
  41. Ritvig The name Ritvig is of Hindi origin and means "Priest".
  42. Ritvij The name Ritvij is of Hindi origin and means "Priest".
  43. Ritvik The name Ritvik is of Indian origin and means "Priest".
  44. Ritwik The name Ritwik is of Hindi origin and means "Priest".
  45. Sly The name Sly is of Shakespearean origin and means "King Richard III' Christopher Urswick, a priest. 'The Taming of the Shrew' Christopher Sly, a tinker.".
  46. Urswick The name Urswick is of Shakespearean origin and means "King Richard III' Christopher Urswick, a priest.".
  47. Vipra The name Vipra is of Indian origin and means "A priest".
  48. Yaajak The name Yaajak is of Hindi origin and means "Sacrificing priest".
  49. Yajak The name Yajak is of Hindi origin and means "Sacrificing priest".

2. Girl names that mean priest


  1. Flamina The name Flamina is of Latin origin and means "Roman priestess".
  2. Flaminia The name Flaminia is of Latin origin and means "Roman priestess".
  3. Hrithvi The name Hrithvi is of Hindi origin and means "Right guidance, Happy, Scholar, Lady indian priest who full fill particularly completing the vedic haven".
  4. Hritvi The name Hritvi is of Hindi origin and means "Right guidance, Happy, Scholar, Lady indian priest who full fill particularly completing the vedic haven".
  5. Kahta The name Kahta is of Hindi origin and means "It means pure in greek. in Hindi it means a story told my a priest".
  6. Rithvi The name Rithvi is of Hindi origin and means "Right guidance, Happy, Scholar, Lady indian priest who full fill particularly completing the vedic haven".
  7. Rithvika The name Rithvika is of Hindi origin and means "Priest".
  8. Ritvi The name Ritvi is of Hindi origin and means "Right guidance, Happy, Scholar, Lady indian priest who full fill particularly completing the vedic haven".
  9. Rutvija The name Rutvija is of Hindi origin and means "A priest who officiates at a sacrifice".
  10. Shayona The name Shayona is of Hindi origin and means "Starting letters of 3 big priest of swaminarayan sampradai".
  11. Zarya The name Zarya is of Mythology and Astrology origin and means "Borne in Slavic mythology by a water priestess, a goddess and protectress of warriors".

3. Unisex names that mean priest


  1. Aja The name Aja is of Yoruba origin and means "High Priestess of Mecca.".
  2. Jeshua The name Jeshua is of Biblical origin and means "God is my salvation. A variation of the name Joshua. A priestly official. ".
  3. Melchiah The name Melchiah is of Biblical origin and means "Royal. A priest. ".