"to praise, glorify God"
Origin: Old French / Latin
Language: English
Praise
Pronunciation: [ pr-AYZ ]
Girl Name
#3,843 Most Popular
Hidden Gem
1 Syllable
A joyful name born of gratitude and devotion
Nigerian
Ghanaian
American
English
Spiritual
Bold
Strong
Unique
Meaning & Origin
"thanks, gratitude"
Origin: English
Language: English
The Story of Praise
Praise is a word name rooted in the Old French word "preisier" and Latin "pretiare" meaning to prize or value highly. As a given name, it reflects a deep tradition in West African Christian communities of giving children names that express gratitude and devotion to God. The name is especially common among Nigerian and Ghanaian Christians, where virtue names and praise names hold special significance.
Praise has grown as a given name in West African Christian communities and their diaspora across the UK and North America. It represents the tradition of virtue names — names like Faith, Hope, and Grace — taken to a more explicitly devotional level.
In Nigerian naming traditions, a child named Praise carries the family's gratitude to God for the gift of new life. Names expressing devotion and thanks are deeply honored across many West African Christian denominations including Pentecostal, Catholic, and Anglican churches.
Fun Facts
- Virtue names like Praise, Faith, Hope, and Blessing are especially common in West African Christian communities
- The word praise appears over 150 times in the biblical Book of Psalms
Praise in Other Languages
Igbo
Otito
French
Louange
Yoruba
Ìyin
Spanish
Alabanza
Famous People Named Praise
P
Praise George
Entertainer
1990
Nigerian TV personality and reality show contestant
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity Rank
- #3,843
- Total SSA Count
- 39
- Cultural Origins
- Nigerian Ghanaian American English
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Pra
Pry
Praie
Praiie
Pairs Well With
Praise Joy
Praise Grace
Praise Faith
Praise Miriam
Praise Adaeze
Sibling Names
Also a Boy Name
Praise is also used as a boy name, ranked #4510.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Praise
What does the name Praise mean?
"to praise, glorify God" (from Old French / Latin). "thanks, gratitude" (from English). Praise is a word name rooted in the Old French word "preisier" and Latin "pretiare" meaning to prize or value highly. As a given name, it reflects a deep tradition in West African Christian communities of giving children names that express gratitude and devotion to God. The name is especially common among Nigerian and Ghanaian Christians, where virtue names and praise names hold special significance.
What is the origin of the name Praise?
Praise has Old French / Latin, English, Nigerian, Ghanaian, and American origins. In Old French / Latin, it means "to praise, glorify God". In English, it means "thanks, gratitude".
Is Praise a boy or girl name?
Praise is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #3843. As a boy name, it is ranked #4510. Praise is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Praise?
Praise is pronounced pr-AYZ.
How popular is the name Praise?
Praise is currently ranked #3843 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Praise?
Common nicknames for Praise include Pra, Pry, Praie, and Praiie.
What are good middle names for Praise?
Popular middle name pairings include Praise Joy, Praise Grace, Praise Faith, Praise Miriam, and Praise Adaeze.
What are good sibling names for Praise?
Names that pair well with Praise as siblings include Faith, Hope, Grace, Blessing, Emmanuel, and Victory.
How many syllables does Praise have?
Praise has 1 syllable, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Praise a common or rare name?
Praise is an uncommon name, ranked #3843 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Praise
Praise is a girl name with Nigerian, Ghanaian, American, and English origins . The name means "to praise, glorify God" in Old French / Latin .
Is Praise a boy or girl name? Praise is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #3,843 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,510. Praise is more commonly used as a girl name.
Praise is currently ranked #3,843 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Praise has 1 syllable and is pronounced pr-AYZ, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Praise include Pra, Pry, Praie, and Praiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Praise include Prairie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.