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Female Bible Names(여성)

Abijah

My father is Yahweh Hebrew biblical unisex name of the second king of Judah and several other biblical characters, both male and female.

Abilene

Biblical name of a place mentioned in the New Testament, possibly meaning grass

Agrippa

Latin biblical name of the Herod Agrippa of the New Testament who ordered the execution of the apostle James, and the imprisonment of Peter. The name is used as a feminine name in Russia, it is therefore a unisex name, meaning "wild horse."

Ahava

Water Hebrew name derived from the biblical name of either a city, or a stream (perhaps both), possibly in Mesopotamia, where the Jewish exiles assembled under Ezra (Ezra 8:21).

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Anah

Hebrew biblical name unisex of several Old Testament characters, both male and female, meaning answer

Anna

Latin form of Hebrew Chana, meaning favor; grace This is the name of a prophetess who knew Jesus was the Messiah.

Apphia

Greek biblical name mentioned in the New Testament, meaning "increasing."

Atarah

Hebrew biblical name of the wife of Jeremiel, meaning crown

Basemath

Biblical name of a wife of Esau, meaning fragrance

Bathsheba

Hebrew biblical name of a wife of King David and mother of Solomon, meaning daughter of the oath Also name of the daughter of the Queen of Sheba, ruler of Abyssinia/Ethiopia.

Berenice

French form of Berenice, meaning bringer of victory

Bernice

English abbreviated form of biblical Berenice, meaning bringer of victory This form, too, is a biblical name used in the Authorized Version.

Bethany

Aramaic biblical name of a place near Jerusalem where Jesus stayed during the Holy Week, meaning house of figs

Bethel

Biblical name of the place where Abraham built an altar to God, meaning house of God

Bethesda

House of grace Biblical name of a pool in Jerusalem where Jesus healed a man. Many cities were given this name and it is occasionally used as a forename.

Beulah

Hebrew name meaning she who is married Biblical place name mentioned in Isaiah 62:4.

Bilhah

Hebrew biblical name of a handmaid given to Jacob by his wife Rachel, meaning bashful

Bithiah

Hebrew biblical name of the daughter of Pharaoh, meaning daughter of God

Bosmat

Hebrew form of biblical Basemath, meaning fragrance

Candace

English name derived from the title of the Queen Mothers of Ethiopia. It is also a biblical name; one of the Ethiopian candaces is mentioned in Acts of the New Testament when the apostle Philip baptizes an Ethiopian eunuch of great authority under Candace Queen of the Ethiopians The origin is uncertain; it derives either from the Greek, meaning fire-white; incandescent or from the Latin, meaning pure, unsullied, or from a Nubian word meaning Queen mother

Carmel

From the biblical name of a mountain in the Holy Land, meaning vineyard

Chava

Original Hebrew form of Eve, the biblical name of the first woman, the wife of Adam, derived from the Hebrew word hayya, meaning alive, living, and animal

Cheftzi-ba

Hebrew biblical name of the wife of king Hezekiah, meaning she is my desire

Chloe

"Green shoot." In Greek mythology, this is another name of the goddess Demeter. This name is also mentioned in the bible by Paul.

Damaris

Greek biblical name of a woman Paul converted to Christianity. Possibly a late Greek form of Damalis, meaning "calf."

Delilah

Hebrew biblical name of the mistress of Samson, from the root dal, meaning delicate, weak

Dinah

Hebrew biblical name of a daughter of Jacob, meaning judgment

Dorcas

Greek biblical form of Aramaic Tabitha, meaning "gazelle." See Acts 9:36 in the New Testament.

Elisabeth

God is my oath This is the usual biblical spelling of Elizabeth used in the Authorized Version of the New Testament and in most European languages. This was the name of the mother of John the Baptist.

Elisheba

Hebrew biblical name of the wife of Aaron. Etymologically, this name is identical with Elisabeth, meaning God is my oath

Esther

Biblical name of the central character in the Book of Esther. The name is probably of Persian origin, from stara, meaning star

Genesis

Birth Name of the first book of the Old Testament.

Gethsemane

Oil vat Name of the garden on the Mount of Olives where Jesus was arrested.

Gomer

To finish/complete Hebrew biblical unisex name of both the son of Japheth and the wife of the Prophet Hosea.

Hagar

Hebrew biblical name of the Egyptian mother of Ishmael. The name means "forsaken" in Hebrew according to most sources.

Hannah

Havilah

Hebrew unisex name meaning stretch of sand It is also the biblical name of a grandson of Noah.

Hepzibah

Variant of Hebrew Hepziba, meaning she is my desire Biblical name of a queen and mother of Manasseh.

Huldah

Hebrew biblical name of a prophetess, derived from an Aramaic word meaning to creep, crawl, hence a mole or weasel

Jael

Biblical name of a Kenite woman who killed Sisera, a Canaanite general and enemy of the Israelites, meaning wild she-goat

Jedidah

Biblical name of the mother of Josiah, meaning beloved

Jerusha

Hebrew biblical name of the wife of King Uzziah, meaning possession

Jesca

Biblical name meaning God sees From Gen 11:29.

Jezebel

Hebrew biblical name of the evil wife of King Ahab, meaning impure, unexalted She was eaten by dogs as prophesied by Elijah.

Joanna

Feminine form of English John, meaning God is gracious This is the biblical name of a follower of Jesus.

Jochebed

Biblical name of the mother of Miriam, Aaron and Moses, meaning God is glory

Jordan

English unisex name derived from the biblical name of the river in which Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, meaning flowing down

Kerenhappuch

Biblical name of a daughter of Job, meaning "horn of antimony," a black paint used for eye-shadow.

Kezia

Cinnamon tree Biblical name of a daughter of Job, who named her after a spice tree similar to cinnamon.

Lois

Biblical name of the mother of Eunice and grandmother of Timothy. The etymology is uncertain, but it may have been derived from Greek loion, meaning desirable It is often wrongly connected with Louise or Eloise.

Lydia

Biblical name of a woman converted to Christianity by Paul, meaning of Lydia

Magdalene

Biblical form of Latin Magdalena, meaning of Magdala In the New Testament, Mary Magdalene was cleansed of sin by Jesus and remained with him throughout his ministry, and witnessed his crucifixion and resurrection.

Mahalath

Hebrew biblical name of the wife of Esau, meaning lyre

Makeda

Hebrew name derived from the biblical place name in Judah, near Beth Horon, mentioned in Joshua 15:41, meaning bowl, cup It is also the name of an Ethiopian Queen who may be the same person as the Queen of Sheba mentioned in the Old Testament who visited Solomon.

Mara

Hebrew biblical name which Naomi gave herself after the death of her husband and sons, meaning bitter

Martha

Aramaic biblical name of the sister of Lazarus, meaning lady

Mary

Biblical name of the mother of Jesus and several other characters. It is the English form of Latin Maria, meaning beloved

Merab

Biblical name of a daughter of Saul, meaning abundant

Michal

Czech and Slovak form of Michael, meaning "who is like God?"

Miriam

Hebrew biblical name of the elder sister of Aaron and Moses. It is the Hebrew form of Mary, meaning beloved

Moriah

Biblical name of the mountain where Abraham prepared to sacrifice Isaac to God, meaning teacher

Naamah

Hebrew biblical name of a wife of Solomon, and daughter of Lamech, meaning pleasant

Nehushta

Minor biblical character from the 2nd book of Kings. Wife of King Jehoiakim, daughter of Elnatan, and mother of Jehoiachin.

Noa

Hebrew biblical name of a daughter of Zelophehad, meaning motion, shake, tremble

Nogah

Hebrew unisex name. It is the biblical name of a son of King David, meaning brightness

Ophrah

Hebrew unisex name derived from the biblical name of a descendant of Judah and a city in Manasseh, meaning young fawn; young mountain

Peninah

Biblical name of a wife of Elkanah, meaning coral

Persis

Greek biblical name of a woman mentioned by Paul in his epistle to the Romans, meaning "Persian woman."

Rahab

Biblical name of a prostitute of Jericho who aided the Israelites, meaning spacious

Rebecca

French form of Rebecca, meaning one who snares or traps

Rhoda

Greek biblical name of a servant in the house of Mary mother of John, meaning "rose."

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Sarai

Contentious Biblical name of the wife of Abraham before God changed her name to Sarah. (see Gen. 17:15).

Sela

Hebrew unisex name meaning cliff; rock This is the biblical name of the capital city of Edom in the Old Testament.

Sharon

Biblical name of a valley in Palestine, meaning plain, level ground The name is sometimes given because of its association with the flowering shrub called Rose of Sharon.

Sheba

Oath Biblical name of a place in Ethiopia and several characters including the queen of Sheba who visited Solomon after hearing of his great wisdom.

Sherah

Biblical name of a daughter of Ephraim, meaning kinswoman

Shiphrah

Biblical name of a midwife, meaning beautiful

Shulammite

Biblical name mentioned in the Song of Songs, derived from the Hebrew word shalom, meaning peaceful

Susanna

Biblical form of Greek Sousanna, and Hebrew Shoshannah, name of the wife of Joachim, meaning lily

Syntyche

Greek biblical name of a woman mentioned by Paul in one of his epistles, meaning "common fate."

Tabitha

Aramaic biblical name of a woman restored to life by Peter, meaning gazelle The Greeks translated this name to Dorcas in the New Testament. See Acts 9:36.

Talitha

Little girl English name derived from the Aramaic biblical phrase talitha koum(i), Little girl, I say to you, get up, spoken by Jesus to the little girl that he healed.

Tamar

Biblical name of a daughter of David and granddaughter of Judah, meaning palm tree

Tarah

Variant of English Tara, meaning hill

Tirzah

Hebrew Biblical name of a daughter of Zelophehad, meaning favorable

Tryphena

Biblical name of a woman greeted by Paul in Romans 16:12. The name is a form of Greek Tryphaina, meaning delicate, soft

Tziporah

Hebrew form of biblical Zipporah, meaning bird

Vashti

Biblical name of the wife of a minor character, meaning beautiful

Yael

Hebrew form of biblical Jael, meaning wild she-goat

Yemima

Hebrew form of biblical Jemima, meaning dove

Yiskah

Name of a minor female character in Genesis. It is a variant of Jesca, meaning God sees

Zibiah

Hebrew biblical name of the mother of King Joash, meaning deer

Zilpah

Hebrew biblical name of a slave-girl who was given to Jacob by Leah, meaning frail

Zipporah

Biblical name of the wife of Moses, meaning bird

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Male Bible Names (남성 이름들)

Male Bible Names

Aaron

Spanish form of Aaron, meaning "high mountain."

Abaddon

ABADDON: Biblical name of the dark angel of the abyss, meaning destruction; ruination

Abdon

Hebrew biblical name of one of the judges who ruled over Israel, meaning servant, worshiper

Abednego

Babylonian (Aramaic) biblical name given to Azariah, meaning servant of Nebo

Abidan

Abider; survivor From Old English ?¡bidan, meaning to abide, wait, remain behind; survive; wait for; expect Not to be confused with Abidon, the one waited for

Abihu

Biblical name of a son of Aaron, meaning he is my father Aaron and his brother Nadab were killed for offering God unauthorized fire. God caused them to be consumed by the flames.

Abijah

My father is Yahweh Hebrew biblical unisex name of the second king of Judah and several other biblical characters, both male and female.

Abiram

Hebrew biblical name of the eldest son of Hiel the Bethelite, and the name of a son of Eliab who joined Korah in his rebellion against Moses, meaning my father is exalted; proud

Abner

Biblical name of a cousin of Saul who was also a commander of his army, meaning father of [or is] light

Abraham

Biblical name of the founding patriarch of the Israelites, meaning father of a multitude

Absalom

Biblical name of the rebellious third son of King David. It is a variant of Hebrew Avishalom, meaning my father is peace

Achaicus

Latin biblical name derived from Greek Achaikos, meaning from Achaia This is the name of a Christian who, together with Fortunatus and Stephanas, carried a letter from the Corinthians to Paul and back again.

Achan

ACHAN: Aramaic biblical name of a man who stole forbidden items during the assault on Jericho, for which he was stoned to death, meaning snake After his crime, he was called Achar, meaning one who troubles

Achar

Biblical name given to Achan after his crime of stealing forbidden items during the assault on Jericho, for which he was stoned to death, meaning one who troubles

Achbor

Hebrew and Aramaic biblical name of an officer of King Josiah, meaning mouse

Achim

Biblical name of an ancestor of Jesus. It is a nickname for Joachim, meaning established by God

Adalia

Biblical name of a son of Haman, meaning Yahweh is just

Adam

Hungarian form of Adam, meaning "earth."

Adnah

Biblical name of a general under Jehosaphat, who was chief over 300,000 men, meaning delight

Adonijah

Biblical name of a son of King David, meaning my lord is Yahweh

Agrippa

Latin biblical name of the Herod Agrippa of the New Testament who ordered the execution of the apostle James, and the imprisonment of Peter. The name is used as a feminine name in Russia, it is therefore a unisex name, meaning "wild horse."

Aharon

Original Hebrew form of biblical Aaron, meaning high mountain

Alon

Hebrew biblical name of a son of Simeon, meaning oak tree

Alphaeus

Latin biblical name of the fathers of James and Levi. It is the Latin form of Greek Alphaios, meaning changing

Alvah

Latin biblical name of a leader of the family of Esau, meaning white In Hebrew it is a transposed form of the word avla, meaning sin

Amal

Hebrew biblical name of a member of the tribe of Asher, meaning work

Amariah

Hebrew biblical name of a priest who lived in the time of King Jehoshaphat, meaning the word of God

Amarya

Original Hebrew form of biblical Amariah, meaning the word of God

Amasa

Biblical name of the son of Abigail, meaning burden

Ami

Ammiel

Hebrew biblical name of one of the spies of Moses, meaning Yahweh is my kinsman

Amminadab

Hebrew biblical name of several characters: a son of Kohath; a descendant of Uzziel the Levite; a king of Ammon; and a father-in-law of Aaron, meaning my people are generous

Amos

Hebrew biblical name of the author of the Old Testament Book of Amos, meaning to bear; to carry

Amram

Hebrew biblical name of the father of Moses, meaning exalted nation

Anah

Hebrew biblical name unisex of several Old Testament characters, both male and female, meaning answer

Anan

ANAN: African Akan unisex name meaning fourth born child

Anani

Variant of Hebrew biblical Anan, meaning cloud

Ananias

Greek form of Hebrew Hananiah, meaning "compassion of God."

Andrew

Antipas

Variant of Antipater, possibly meaning against the father See Antipater for more information. This was the name of the biblical Herod Antipas of the New Testament who had John the Baptist beheaded.

Aquila

Roman biblical name meaning eagle In the New Testament, the apostle Paul stayed with Aquila and his wife Priscilla/Prisca.

Archelaus

Latin form of Greek Archelaos, meaning master of the people Biblical name of a son of Herod the Great.

Areli

Hebrew biblical name of a son of Gad, meaning lion of God

Arieh

Hebrew biblical name of a bodyguard, meaning lion

Aristarchos

Greek name derived from the elements aristos "excellence" and arche "origin/source." It is a biblical name as well as the name of several historical figures: a companion of St. Paul; a Greek tragic poet; a Greek critic and grammarian; and a Greek astronomer and mathematician. It is also the name of an asteroid and a crater on the Moon.

Artaxerxes

"Righteous ruler." Greek biblical form of Persian Artakhshathra, name of a 3rd century king of Persia.

Asa

Swedish nickname for Old Norse names beginning with the element ?¡ss, meaning "god."

Asaph

Name of several biblical characters in the Old Testament, meaning collector

Asher

Hebrew biblical name of a son of Jacob, derived from the Hebrew word osher, meaning happy

Azaziah

Hebrew biblical name of several minor Old Testament characters, meaning strength of Yahweh

Azel

Hebrew biblical person and place name, meaning reserved

Barak

Hebrew biblical name of a military commander, meaning lightning

Barnabas

Hungarian form of Greek Barnabas, meaning "son of exhortation."

Bartholomew

Biblical name of an apostle in the New Testament, derived from Greek Bartholomaios, meaning son of Talmai

Baruch

Hebrew biblical name of a companion of Jeremiah, and author of the Book of Baruch, meaning blessed

Benoni

Son of my sorrow Biblical name of Benjamin given to him by his mother who died giving birth to him.

Bethuel

Hebrew biblical name of the father of Rebecca, meaning man of God

Buz

Hebrew biblical name of a son of Nachor, meaning contempt

Caiaphas

Greek form of Aramaic Qayyafa, possibly meaning "to raise up, set up."

Cainan

Biblical name of a descendant of Adam, meaning possession; smith

Caleb

Dog Biblical name of one of the twelve spies sent into Israel by Moses. He was probably so-named for his loyalty and devotion to God.

Carmi

Hebrew biblical name of a son of Reuben and grandson of Jacob, meaning my vineyard

Carpus

Latin name meaning fruit, profits In Greek mythology, this is the name of a son of Chloris and Zephyrus. The name is mentioned in the second epistle of Timothy.

Cephas

Aramaic biblical nickname given by Jesus to Simon son of Jona, to distinguish him from Simon Zelotes. It is usually translated via Greek Petros into English Peter meaning rock

Chenaniah

CHENANIAH: Established by God Biblical name of a Levite who was the chief of the Temple singers who conducted the music when the Ark of the Covenant was moved from the house of Obed-edom to Jerusalem.

Chever

Hebrew biblical name of a descendant of Asher, meaning association

Chevron

Hebrew biblical name of a Levite and a place. It is a variant of Hebrew Chever, meaning association

Christ

Modern abbreviated form of Latin Christos, meaning anointed

Cleophas

Glory of the father New Testament spelling of Greek Cleopas. Biblical name of two disciples to whom the risen Jesus appeared at Emmaus.

Clopas

Name of a biblical character present at the Crucifixion of Jesus. It is a form of Cleophas, meaning glory of the father

Cornelius

Roman biblical name of a Centurion who appears in Acts and who was directed by an angel to seek out Peter who converted him. Derived from Latin cornu, meaning horn

Cyrus

Biblical name of the conqueror of Babylon, Cyrus the Great, who freed the captive Jews. It is the English form of Greek Kyros, meaning like the sun

DANIEL

Dathan

Belonging to a fountain Hebrew biblical name of a son of Eliab who, with his brother Abiram, joined Korah in his rebellion against Moses.

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Delaya

Hebrew biblical name of a descendant of Zerubbabel, meaning Yahweh has drawn

Dismas

Sunset Name not actually found in the bible but given by Christians to the thief who was crucified beside Jesus.

Ebenezer

English form of Hebrew Evenezer, first used as a forename by 17th century Puritans, meaning foundation stone; stone of help It is the biblical name of the place where the Israelites were defeated by the Philistines. After they got their revenge, Samuel set up a memorial stone by this name.

Eber

Biblical name of a descendant of Shem, meaning pass over; the other side (of the Euphrates River)

Male Bible Names

Eder

Hebrew biblical name of a member of the tribe of Benjamin, meaning flock, herd

Edom

EDOM: Hebrew biblical name of an ancient kingdom, and a name applied to Esau and his descendants, meaning red

Efrayim

Hebrew biblical name of the second son of Joseph and a grandson of Jacob, meaning fruitful

Ehud

Hebrew biblical name of a judge of Israel, and a descendant of Benjamin, meaning pleasant and sympathetic

Eldad

Hebrew biblical name of one of the two Israelites whose prophecies Joshua complained about to Moses, meaning beloved of God or friend of God

Eleazar

Hebrew biblical name of a son of Aaron and a servant of Abraham, meaning my god has helped

Eli

Hebrew biblical name of a high priest and last of the Judges in the days of Samuel, meaning ascend

Eliab

Biblical name of a leader of the tribe of Zebulun, meaning my God is Father

Eliasaph

Biblical name of a leader of the tribe of Gad, meaning God increases the family

Elihu

Hebrew biblical name of a friend of Job, as well as other characters, meaning he is my God

Elijah

English biblical form of Hebrew Eliyahu, meaning the Lord is my God This is the biblical name of one of the earliest of the Hebrew prophets. He was carried to heaven in a chariot of fire.

Elisha

Hebrew biblical name of a prophet who was a disciple of Elijah, meaning my God is salvation

Eliud

Greek form of Hebrew Eliezer, meaning "my God has helped."

Elkanah

Hebrew biblical name of one of the sons of Korach, and father of Samuel, meaning either God bought or God is jealous

Elnatan

Hebrew biblical name of the father-in-law of King Jehoiakim, meaning gift of God

Emmanuel

Biblical name of a promised Messiah as prophesied by Isaiah 7:14 and reported by Matthew 1:23, meaning God is with us

Enoch

Dedicated English form of Hebrew Chanoch, biblical name of the grandson of Adam and Eve, eldest son of Cain, and father of Methuselah.

Enosh

Hebrew biblical name of a son of Seth and third son of Adam, meaning man; human being

Epaphras

Biblical name of a Christian preacher spoken of by Paul. The name is an abbreviated form of Greek Epaphroditos, meaning loving

Ephraim

Hebrew biblical name of the second son of Joseph and a grandson of Jacob, meaning fruitful

Eran

Hebrew biblical name of a grandson of Ephraim, meaning awake; vigilant

Esau

Biblical name of the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and twin brother of Jacob, meaning hairy

Ethan

Biblical name of a son of Zerach and grandson of Judah, meaning strong; long-lived

Ezekiel

Biblical name of a prophet and author of the Book of Ezekiel which describes his visions predicting the restoration of the kingdom of Israel. Derived from Hebrew Yechezqel, meaning God will strengthen

Ezra

Hebrew biblical name of a prophet and author of the book of Ezra, meaning help

Festus

Roman biblical name of the procurator of Judea who refused to bow to the pressure of the Jews who wanted him to condemn St. Paul to death for preaching, meaning festive

Fortunatus

Latin name derived from the element fortuna, meaning fortunate It is also the name of a biblical character who, with Achaicus and Stephanas, carried a letter from the Corinthians to Paul and back again.

Gabriel

Hungarian form of English Gabriel, meaning "strong man of God."

Gad

Native American Navajo name meaning juniper tree

Gamaliel

Hebrew biblical name of a leader of the tribe of Manasseh, meaning God is my reward

Gedalya

God is great Hebrew biblical name of the governor of Judah appointed by Nebuchadnezzar.

Gemarya

Hebrew biblical name of a messenger of King Hezekiah, meaning God has accomplished

Gera

Hebrew biblical name of one of the sons of Benjamin, probably meaning carob bean

Gershom

Hebrew biblical name of a son of Moses, meaning exile

Gershon

Hebrew biblical name of a son of Levi. The name is a variant of Gershom, meaning exile

Gideon

Hebrew biblical name of one of the judges of Israel, meaning hewer; one who cuts trees

Gilead

Biblical name of several characters and two place names, meaning mound of testimony

Goliath

Biblical name of the Philistine giant once thought to have been slain by David, meaning exile Recent studies have revealed that David may not have been the one to slay the giant. In 2 Sam 21:19, Elhanan son of Jaare-oregim the Bethlehemite, is given credit for having killed Goliath. This is repeated in 1 Chron 20:5b where Jaare is called Jair. Goliath may have truly existed; a shard of pottery unearthed by archaeologists digging at Tell es-Safi, bears two Proto-Semitic names (alwt and wlt) which are etymologically similar to the name Goliath. The shard dates to around 950 BC, very close to the time when Goliath was supposed to have lived.

Gomer

To finish/complete Hebrew biblical unisex name of both the son of Japheth and the wife of the Prophet Hosea.

Habakkuk

Hebrew biblical name of an Old Testament prophet, meaning embrace

Haggai

Hebrew biblical name of one of the twelve prophets of the Old Testament, meaning festive

Haman

Biblical name of a wicked prime minister, probably of Persian origin, meaning to rage

Havilah

Hebrew unisex name meaning stretch of sand It is also the biblical name of a grandson of Noah.

Hazael

Hebrew biblical name of a king of Aram, meaning God sees

Heber

Hebrew biblical name of a great-grandson of Jacob, meaning enclave

Hebron

Variant of Hebrew Chevron, meaning association

Hezekiah

Biblical name of a king of Judah, meaning my strength is Jehovah

Hezron

Biblical name of a son of Reuben, meaning established settlement

Hiel

Biblical name of one of the rebuilders of Jericho, meaning God lives

Hillel

Hebrew biblical name of the father of judge Abdon, meaning praise

Hirah

Hebrew biblical name of the father-in-law of Judah, meaning splendor

Hiram

Hebrew biblical name of a king of Tyre, possibly a form of Ahiram, meaning brother of the exalted

Hosea

Hebrew biblical name of the author of the Book of Hosea, meaning salvation

Ichabod

Hebrew biblical name of a grandson of Eli, meaning "where has the glory gone?"

Imlah

Biblical name of the father of Micaiah, meaning plentitude

Isaac

Biblical name of the son of Abraham and father of Esau and Jacob, meaning he will laugh

Isaiah

Biblical name of one of the most famous prophets, meaning God is salvation

Ishmael

Biblical name of a son of Abraham, meaning God will hear

Ishmerai

Hebrew biblical name of a Benjamite, meaning keeper

Israel

Hebrew biblical name given to Jacob after wrestling with the angel, meaning struggles with God

Ithamar

Hebrew biblical name of a son of Aaron, meaning palm island

Ithiel

Hebrew biblical name of a Benjamite, meaning God is with me

Jaasau

Hebrew biblical name of a descendant of Bani, meaning they will do

Jabin

Biblical name of two kings of Hazor, meaning perceptive

Jachin

Biblical name of a son of Simeon, meaning he establishes

Jada

Hebrew biblical name of a son of Onam, meaning he knows

Jadon

Biblical name of a supporter of Nehemiah, meaning thankful

Jahleel

Old Testament biblical name of a minor character, meaning God waits

Jahzeel

Biblical name of the son of Naphtali, meaning God apportions

Jair

Biblical name of a judge of the Israelites, and a son of Manasseh, meaning he shines

Jairus

Biblical name of the father of the little girl Jesus brought back to life. The name is a variant of Jair, meaning he shines

Jalon

Biblical name of the youngest of the four sons of Ezra, meaning murmuring; tarrying

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Jamin

Biblical name of a son of Simeon, meaning right hand

Japheth

Hebrew biblical name of the youngest son of Noah, meaning he expands

Jareb

Biblical name of an Assyrian king, meaning quarrel

Jared

Biblical name of a descendant of Adam, meaning descent

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Javan

Biblical name of a grandson of Noah, meaning Greece

Jedidiah

Biblical name given to Solomon by Nathan, meaning beloved of the Lord

Male Bible Names

Jehiel

Biblical name of a lute player, meaning "may God live!"

Jehoash

Biblical name of a king of Israel, meaning God-given

Jehoiachin

Biblical name of the king of Judah who Nebuchadrezzar imprisoned, meaning established by God

Jehoiakim

Biblical name of the husband of Nehushta and father of Jehoiachin, meaning established by God

Jehoram

Biblical name of a king of Judah, meaning exalted by God

Jehosaphat

Biblical name of a king of Judah, meaning God has judged

Jehovah

English form of Hebrew Yahweh, meaning He will cause to become This name of god was used in older translations of the Bible. It was created by blending the letters of the tetragrammaton with the vowels from the name Adonai.

Jehu

Biblical name of a prophet, meaning God is he

Jehudi

Biblical name of a servant of King Jehoiakim, meaning Jew

Jephthah

Biblical name of a judge who defended Israel from the Ammoniets, meaning He will free/open

Jeremiah

Hebrew biblical name of a prophet, meaning appointed by the Lord

Jeremiel

In the Old Testament, this is the name of one of the archangels, meaning compassionate God Also spelled Jerahmiel.

Jeriah

Biblical name of a descendant of Hebron, meaning taught by God

Jericho

Biblical place name of a town in Israel, meaning holy echo

Jesse

Biblical name of the father of King David, meaning gift

Jesus

Spanish form of Jesus, meaning "God is salvation."

Jethro

Biblical name of the father of Zipporah, meaning abundance

Joash

Biblical name of a son of Ahab and father of Gideon. It is a variant of Jehoash, meaning God-given

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Joel

French form of Joel, meaning Yahweh is God

John

Joktan

Biblical name of a son of Eber, meaning small

Jonah

Biblical name of the prophet who was swallowed by a great fish, meaning dove

Jonathan

Biblical name of the eldest son of Saul who was killed fighting the Philistines, and a close friend of David, meaning God has given

Jordan

English unisex name derived from the biblical name of the river in which Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, meaning flowing down

Joseph

English and French biblical form of Hebrew Yosef, meaning (God) shall add, which is usually taken to mean God will add another son

Joshua

Biblical name of one of the twelve spies of Moses, meaning God is salvation

Josiah

Biblical name of a king of Judah who was killed fighting the Egyptians at Megiddo, meaning God supports

Jotham

Biblical name of a son of Gideon, meaning God is perfect

Judas

Greek form of Judah, meaning "he who is praised."

Kehat

Hebrew biblical name of a son of Levi and a grandson of Jacob, meaning faint, weak

Kohath

Biblical name of a son of Levi and a grandson of Jacob, meaning faint, weak

Korah

Biblical name of a Levite who led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron, meaning bald

Laban

Biblical name of the father of Rachel and Leah, from the Hebrew word lavan, meaning white

Lael

Biblical name of a Levite, meaning of God

Lamech

Biblical name of the son of Methusael and father of Tubal-Cain, meaning "pauper" in Hebrew and "priest/servant of God" in Akkadian.

Lazarus

Greek form of Hebrew Eleazar, meaning "my God has helped."

Lehi

Hebrew biblical place name, meaning jawbone

Lemuel

Biblical alternate name for Solomon, meaning belonging to God This was the name of a king in the Old Testament.

Levi

Nickname for Hungarian Levente, possibly meaning "governor, guide."

Longinus

Long This name is not actually found in the bible. Christian legend gave this name to the Roman soldier who pierced the side of Jesus and then became a Christian.

Lot

Hebrew biblical name of a nephew of Abraham and father of Moab, meaning hidden

Luke

Middle English form of Greek Loukas, meaning from Lucania This is the biblical name of a doctor who traveled with Paul and authored the third Gospel in Acts.

Madai

Hebrew biblical name of a son of Japheth, meaning strife, war

Mahalah

Biblical name of a nephew of Gilead, meaning gall; sickness

Mahali

Biblical name of the son of Merari. The name is related to Mahalah, meaning gall; sickness

Malachi

Mark

Hungarian form of English Mark, meaning "warlike."

Matan

Hebrew biblical name of the father of Shephatiah, and great-grandfather of Jesus, meaning gift

Matthew

Biblical name of one of the twelve apostles and author of the first Gospel of the New Testament, meaning gift of God

Matthias

Biblical name of an apostle. It is the Greek form of Hebrew Mattathia, meaning "gift of God."

Medad

Biblical name of a prophet in the time of Moses, meaning friend, love, object of affection

Melchior

King city Early Christians assigned names to the three Magi (wise men from the east) who are mentioned, but not named in the bible; Melchior is one of them, the other two are Balthasar and Jasper.

Melech

Hebrew biblical name of a son of Micah, meaning king

Menahem

Hebrew biblical name of a king of Israel, meaning comforter

Merari

Hebrew biblical name of the youngest son of Levi, meaning bitter

Meshech

Hebrew biblical name of a son of Japheth, meaning to draw

Meshullam

Hebrew biblical name of many minor characters, meaning peace

Methusael

Biblical name of a descendant of Cain and father of Tubal-Cain, meaning man who was asked

Methuselah

Biblical name of a man who lived 969 years, meaning man who was sent; messenger

Micah

Biblical name of a minor prophet. The name is a nickname of Michael, meaning "who is like God?"

Micaiah

Biblical name of the son of Imlah, meaning "who is like God?"

Michael

Midian

Biblical name of a son of Abraham, meaning strife, war

Mnason

Greek biblical name of a man Paul stayed with in Jerusalem, possibly meaning "one who remembers."

Moab

Hebrew biblical name of a son of Lot, meaning of his father

Mordecai

Biblical name of a cousin of Queen Esther, meaning devotee of Marduk

Nachor

Biblical name of the son of Terach, meaning to snort

Nadab

Biblical name of a son of Aaron, meaning generous Nadab and his brother Abihu were killed by God for offering him unauthorized fire. God caused them to be consumed by the flames.

Nahor

Aramaic biblical name of a brother of Abraham, meaning light

Nahum

Hebrew biblical name of a minor prophet, meaning comfort

Naphtali

Hebrew biblical name of a son of Jacob and Bilhah, meaning my struggle

Nathan

Biblical name of a prophet who reprimanded King David for unfair treatment of Uriah, meaning gift

Nathanael

Biblical name of an apostle also known as Bartholomew, meaning God has given

Nebo

Biblical name of a man who had 52 sons. It is a variant of Babylonian Nabu, possibly meaning brilliant, shining

Nebuchadrezzar

O Nebo, defend my crown/empire Biblical name of a ruler of Babylon who conquered Judah and Jerusalem and destroyed temples.

Nehemiah

Hebrew biblical name of a governor of Judah, meaning consoled by God

Nekoda

Hebrew biblical name of a temple servant, meaning marked, painted

Neriah

Biblical name of the father of Baruch, meaning lamp of God

Nethaniah

Biblical name of the father of the murderer of Gedalya, as well as other biblical characters, meaning gift of God

Male Bible Names

Nicodemus

Latin form of Greek Nikodemos, meaning victory of the people Biblical name of a New Testament character who helped Joseph of Arimathea place Jesus in his tomb.

Noah

Biblical name of the last antediluvian patriarch, best known as the main character of the flood story, meaning rest

Nogah

Hebrew unisex name. It is the biblical name of a son of King David, meaning brightness

Obadiah

Biblical name of a minor prophet, meaning servant of God

Obed

Biblical name of the grandfather of David. The name is a form of Arabic Abd, meaning servant of

Oded

Biblical name of a prophet, meaning to restore

Omar

Biblical name of a descendant of Esau, meaning talkative

Omri

Biblical name of a king of Israel, meaning sheaf of grain

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Onam

Biblical name of the father of Jada and descendant of Esau. The name is a variant of On, meaning <STROng>strength</STROng> or <STROng>wealth</STROng>

Onesimus

Biblical name of an escaped slave who Paul converted while in prison. It is the Latin form of Greek Onesimos, meaning beneficial

Onesiphorus

Latin form of Greek Onesiphoros, meaning beneficial Biblical name of martyr mentioned by Paul in his second epistle to Timothy.

Ophir

Biblical name of a son of Joktan. It is also the name of the place where King Solomon was said to have received a cargo load of gold, silver, jewels, and other precious items, every three years. Most sources say that the meaning of the name is unknown. However, Rabbi Alfred J. Kolatch, author of the Complete Dictionary of English and Hebrew First Names, states matter-of-factly that the name (in its Hebrew form, Ofir) means gold

Ophrah

Hebrew unisex name derived from the biblical name of a descendant of Judah and a city in Manasseh, meaning young fawn; young mountain

Othniel

Biblical name of a nephew of Caleb, meaning lion of God

Pallu

Biblical name of a son of Reuben, meaning distinguished

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Peter

Hungarian form of Peter, meaning "rock; stone."

Philemon

Greek biblical name of an apostle, meaning "affectionate."

Philetus

Biblical name of a heretic, meaning beloved

Philip

English form of Greek Philippos, meaning lover of horses Biblical name of one of the 12 apostles of Jesus.

Pontius

Seaman Roman biblical name of a governor of Judea, derived ultimately from the Greek word pontos, meaning sea

Prochorus

Latin Biblical name of one of the seven deacons, meaning leader of the dance

Qayyafa

Aramaic biblical name of the father of the high priest Yehosef bar-Qayyafa who condemned Jesus. The name may be related to the south Arabic verb q??fa, meaning to raise up, set up

Raguel

Hebrew name meaning friend of God This name is listed in the Book of Enoch as the name of one of the seven archangels.

Ram

Biblical name of a son of Hezron, meaning exalted

Raphael

French form of Raphael, meaning God has healed

Remiel

Hebrew name meaning mercy of God Listed in the Book of Enoch as the name of one of the seven archangels. He is the angel of hope, and has two main duties: He is responsible for divine visions, and guides the souls of the faithful to Heaven. It is said that he is the archangel who was responsible for the destruction of the armies of Sennacherib.

Reuben

Biblical name of the eldest son of Jacob and Leah, meaning behold, a son

Reuel

Biblical name meaning friend of God In Exodus 2:18, this is another name for Jethro.

Samson

Biblical name of a powerful hero who was betrayed by his mistress, Delilah, meaning sun

Samuel

Hungarian form of biblical Samuel, meaning "God has hearkened."

Saul

Biblical name of many characters, including the first king of Judah, meaning demanded

Sela

Hebrew unisex name meaning cliff; rock This is the biblical name of the capital city of Edom in the Old Testament.

Seth

Greek form of Egyptian Sutekh, name of the evil god of Chaos who slew Osiris, possibly meaning "dazzle."

Shamgar

Biblical name of a judge, meaning sword

Sharar

Aramaic biblical name of the father of Ahiam, meaning firm, hard

Shealtiel

Biblical name of the father of Zerubbabel, meaning borrowed from God

Shem

Biblical name of a son of Noah, meaning name, renown

Shemer

Biblical name of a minor character who lived in the time of King Omri, meaning to preserve He was the owner of the hill upon which Samaria was built.

Shephatiah

Hebrew biblical name of a son of King David, meaning God is my judge

Shiloh

Biblical place name and possibly also a reference to the Messiah, from a contracted form of shai lo, which some sources translate as the gift is His, and others He who is to be sent (see Gen 49:10)

Silas

Biblical name of a companion of Saint Paul. The name is a nickname for Greek Silouanus, meaning from the forest

Simeon

Biblical name of the second son of Jacob and Leah, meaning hearkening In the New Testament, this is the name of a man who blessed the newborn Jesus.

Simon

Greek form of biblical Simeon, meaning "hearkening."

Sisera

Biblical name of a Canaanite general and enemy of the Israelites, meaning horse

Solomon

Man of peace Biblical name of a king of Israel and son of David, derived from Hebrew shalom, meaning peace

Stephanas

Latin form of Greek Stephanos, meaning crown It is also the name of a biblical character who, with Achaicus and Fortunatus, carried a letter from the Corinthians to Paul and back again.

Talmai

Hebrew biblical name of the father-in-law of King David, meaning abounding in furrows

Teman

Biblical name of a place (Yemen) and a descendant of Esau, meaning right hand, south

Temani

Biblical name of a member of the tribe of Judah, meaning from Teman

Terach

Biblical name of a descendant of Shem, meaning ibex, wild goat

Terah

Hebrew biblical name of the father of Abraham, meaning ibex, wild goat

Thaddeus

Greek biblical name of one of the lesser apostles. The name is related to Theodotos, meaning "given of God."

Thomas

Timaeus

Biblical name of a character briefly mentioned in the New Testament (Mark 10:46). It is the Latin form of Greek Timaios, meaning honor

Timothy

Biblical name of a companion of Paul, meaning to honor God

Tiras

Biblical name of a grandson of Noah, meaning desire

Titus

Roman biblical name of a companion of Paul. It is the Latin form of Greek Titos, meaning white clay, white earth

Tobiah

God is good Hebrew biblical name of the hero in the Book of Tobit, who defeated a demon with the help of the archangel Raphael.

Tubal

Biblical name of a son of Japheth, and possibly the ancestor of the Basques (see Aitor).

Tubal-cain

Biblical name of a son of Lamech, said to be an instructor of every artificer in brass and iron, meaning thou will be brought of Cain

Uriel

Biblical name of one of the seven archangels, meaning God is my flame

Uzi

Hebrew biblical name of a king of Judah, meaning my strength

Uzziah

Biblical name of a king of Judah, meaning God is my strength

Uzziel

Biblical name of a grandson of Levi, meaning God is my strength

Yahweh

Name of the Hebrew god, from the Semitic root havah, meaning he will cause to become

Yehochanan

Hebrew biblical name of a high priest who lived in the time of Ezra, meaning God is gracious

Yochanan

Hebrew biblical name of the eldest son of Josiah. It is an abbreviated form of Yehochanan, meaning God is gracious

Zacchaeus

Greek biblical name of a tax collector. The name is the Greek form of Hebrew Zakkai, meaning "pure."

Zadok

Biblical name of a high priest of Israel, meaning righteous

Zebadiah

Biblical name of several characters, including the father of James and John, meaning God has given

Zebulun

Biblical name of the sixth son Jacob and Leah, meaning to exalt/honor

Zechariah

Biblical name of one of the twelve minor prophets and author of the Book of Zechariah, meaning God has remembered

Zedekiah

Biblical name meaning righteousness of the Lord This is the name which Mattaniah adopted after becoming (the last) king of Judah.

Zelophehad

Biblical name of a member of the tribe Manasseh, possibly meaning protection from fear

Zerach

Hebrew biblical name of the son of Judah and Tamar, meaning light

Zerubbabel

English biblical name of the leader of the first of the returning Babylonian exiles. If the name is Hebrew, it is probably a contracted form of Zerua Bavel sown in Babylon, or Zeruy Bavel winnowed one of Babylon If it is Assyrian-Babylonian, it is probably a contracted form of Zeru Babel, seed of Babylon

Zia

Hebrew biblical name of a member of the tribe of Gad, meaning to tremble

Zimri

Hebrew name meaning either my music, or my praise

Zorobabel

Greek form of biblical Zerubbabel, the origin of which is uncertain. If Hebrew it means either sown in Babylon or winnowed one of Babylon If Assyrian-Babylonian it means seed of Babylon

Zrubavel

Hebrew form of biblical Zerubbabel, the origin of which is uncertain. If Hebrew it means either sown in Babylon or winnowed one of Babylon If Assyrian-Babylonian it means seed of Babylon

 

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