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Biblical Boy Names Browse biblical boy names with meanings, origins, Bible stories, pronunciation notes, and Christian context, from Noah and Elijah to rarer choices. Biblical Girl Names Girl names in the Bible, from the matriarchs of Genesis to the women of the Gospels, each with its meaning, origin, and the story behind it. Christian Boy Names Find Christian baby boy names from the Bible, saint tradition, and long naming history, with meanings, origins, pronunciation, and Christian context. Christian Girl Names Find Christian baby girl names from biblical women, virtue names, saint tradition, and Christian heritage, with meanings, origins, and pronunciation. Names Meaning Faith Find Christian baby names meaning faith, trust, belief, and confidence, with origins, biblical context, pronunciation, and plain-English meaning notes. Names Meaning Grace Find Christian baby names meaning grace, mercy, favor, and kindness, with origins, biblical context, pronunciation, and plain-English meaning notes. Names Meaning Light Find Christian baby names meaning light, brightness, and clarity, with biblical and saint-tradition context, pronunciation, and meaning notes. Names Meaning Peace Find Christian baby names meaning peace, wholeness, and blessing, with biblical and Hebrew shalom context, pronunciation, and plain-English meaning notes. Names Meaning Strength Find Christian baby names meaning strength, courage, and steadfastness, with biblical context, etymological roots, pronunciation, and meaning notes. New Testament Names New Testament names from the Gospels, the apostles, and the first Christian churches, with meanings, origins, and the story behind each name. Old Testament Names Old Testament names from Genesis, the prophets, and Israel's kings, with meanings, Hebrew origins, and the naming tradition behind each one. Saints' Names Saints' names from across Christian tradition, with notes on heritage, meaning, patronage, and how each name has been used through the centuries. Unique Biblical Names Less common biblical names with strong stories, distinctive sounds, and Christian context, for parents seeking a rare name with real meaning. Virtue Names Christian virtue names such as Grace, Faith, Hope, Joy, and Mercy, with meaning notes and the heritage behind each in Christian naming tradition.

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Aaron Aaron is a Hebrew biblical name with an uncertain meaning, often associated in tradition with exalted or mountain of strength. Hebrew Abel Abel is a Hebrew name often connected with breath, vapor, or transience. Hebrew Abigail Abigail is a Hebrew name often understood as my father's joy or source of joy. Hebrew Abraham Abraham is a Hebrew name usually understood as father of many. Hebrew Adam Adam is a Hebrew name connected with man, humanity, and the ground. Hebrew Agnes Agnes is a Greek name meaning "pure" or "chaste." Greek Ambrose Ambrose is a Greek name meaning "immortal" or "belonging to the immortals." Greek Amos Amos is a Hebrew name meaning 'burden' or 'bearer of burdens.' Hebrew Andrew Andrew is a Greek name often connected with courage, manliness, or strength. Greek Anna Anna is a Hebrew-rooted name usually connected with grace or favor. Hebrew, Greek Anselm Anselm is a Germanic name meaning 'protected by God' or 'divine helmet.' Germanic Asher Asher is a Hebrew name usually connected with happiness or blessing. Hebrew Augustine Augustine is a Latin-rooted name meaning great, venerable, or majestic. Latin

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Barnabas Barnabas is a New Testament name traditionally explained as son of encouragement. Aramaic, Greek Bartholomew Bartholomew is usually understood as son of Talmai. Aramaic Benedict Benedict is a Latin name meaning blessed or well spoken. Latin Benjamin Benjamin is a Hebrew name usually understood as son of the right hand. Hebrew Boaz Boaz is a Hebrew biblical name often associated with strength. Hebrew

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Cain Cain is a Hebrew name traditionally connected to qanah, meaning "to acquire" or "to get." Hebrew Caleb Caleb is a Hebrew biblical name whose exact meaning is debated, often associated with wholehearted loyalty. Hebrew Cecilia Cecilia is a Latin name of uncertain etymology, possibly connected to caecus ('blind') but the Caecilius family name predates any Christian association. Latin Charity Charity is an English virtue name meaning selfless love or esteem. English from Old French and Latin Chloe Chloe is a Greek name often understood as green shoot, blooming, or young green growth. Greek Clare Clare is a Latin-rooted name meaning clear, bright, or famous. Latin Constance Constance is a name meaning steadfastness, perseverance, or constancy. English from Old French and Latin

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Daniel Daniel is a Hebrew name meaning God is my judge. Hebrew David David is a Hebrew name meaning beloved. Hebrew Deborah Deborah is a Hebrew name meaning bee. Hebrew

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Elijah Elijah is a Hebrew name meaning my God is the LORD. Hebrew Elisha Elisha is a Hebrew name commonly understood as God is salvation. Hebrew Elizabeth Elizabeth is a Hebrew-rooted name often understood as my God is an oath or God is my abundance. Hebrew, Greek Emma Emma is a Germanic name usually connected with the idea of whole or universal. Germanic Emmanuel Emmanuel is a Hebrew name meaning God with us. Hebrew Enoch Enoch is a Hebrew name often connected with dedicated or trained. Hebrew Esther Esther is a biblical name often connected with star, though its origin is debated. Persian or related ancient Near Eastern origin Eve Eve is a Hebrew name meaning "living" or "mother of all living." Hebrew Ezekiel Ezekiel is a Hebrew name usually understood as God strengthens. Hebrew Ezra Ezra is a Hebrew name commonly connected with help. Hebrew

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Faith Faith is an English virtue name meaning trust, belief, or confidence. English from Latin roots Felicity Felicity is a name meaning happiness, blessedness, or good fortune. English from Old French and Latin

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Gabriel Gabriel is a Hebrew name often explained as God is my strength. Hebrew Gideon Gideon is a Hebrew name often connected with cutting down or hewing. Hebrew Grace Grace is an English virtue name meaning favor, mercy, or undeserved kindness. English from Latin Gregory Gregory is a Greek name meaning "watchful" or "vigilant." Greek

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Hannah Hannah is a Hebrew name usually connected with grace or favor. Hebrew Hope Hope is an English virtue name meaning expectation, trust, or confident longing. English Hosea Hosea is a Hebrew name meaning "salvation" or "he saves." Hebrew

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Isaac Isaac is a Hebrew name usually understood as he laughs or laughter. Hebrew Isaiah Isaiah is a Hebrew name commonly understood as the LORD is salvation. Hebrew

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Jacob Jacob is a Hebrew name often connected with holder of the heel or supplanter. Hebrew James James is an English form of Jacob, traditionally connected with supplanter or holder of the heel. Hebrew through Greek, Latin, and English Jeremiah Jeremiah is a Hebrew name often understood as the LORD appoints or the LORD exalts. Hebrew Jesse Jesse is a Hebrew biblical name with a meaning often discussed as gift or the LORD exists. Hebrew Joanna Joanna is commonly understood as the LORD is gracious. Hebrew via Greek and Latin Joel Joel is a Hebrew name meaning the LORD is God. Hebrew John John is a Hebrew-rooted name meaning the LORD is gracious. Hebrew through Greek and Latin Jonah Jonah is a Hebrew name meaning dove. Hebrew Jonathan Jonathan is a Hebrew name meaning the LORD has given. Hebrew Joseph Joseph is a Hebrew name often explained as may he add or God will add. Hebrew Joshua Joshua is a Hebrew name commonly understood as the LORD is salvation. Hebrew Joy Joy is an English virtue name meaning gladness, delight, or rejoicing. English Judah Judah is a Hebrew name commonly connected with praise. Hebrew Jude Jude is related to Judah and is commonly connected with praise. Hebrew via Greek and Latin Junia Junia is a Latin name often connected with youth or the Roman family name Junius. Latin

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Lazarus Lazarus is commonly connected with God has helped. Hebrew via Greek and Latin Leah Leah is a Hebrew biblical name with a traditional meaning often discussed as weary, delicate, or related to wild cow. Hebrew Levi Levi is a Hebrew name often connected with joined or attached. Hebrew Lucia Lucia is a Latin name meaning light. Latin Luke Luke is a Greek-rooted name traditionally associated with Lucania or, in later popular use, light. Greek and Latin Lydia Lydia is a Greek name meaning woman from Lydia, an ancient region of Asia Minor. Greek place-name

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Magdalene Magdalene means connected with Magdala, a place name from the region of Galilee. Aramaic, Greek Malachi Malachi is a Hebrew name commonly understood as my messenger. Hebrew Mark Mark is a Latin-rooted name often connected with Mars, though Christian use is shaped by the Gospel of Mark. Latin Martha Martha is an Aramaic name often understood as lady or mistress of the house. Aramaic Mary Mary is a biblical name with a debated Hebrew meaning, often linked with Miriam. Hebrew through Greek and Latin Matthew Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin meaning gift of God. Hebrew through Greek and Latin Matthias Matthias is commonly understood as gift of God. Hebrew via Greek Mercy Mercy is an English virtue name meaning compassion, lovingkindness, or pity. English from Old French and Latin Micah Micah is a Hebrew name meaning who is like the LORD? Hebrew Michael Michael is a Hebrew name asking 'who is like God?' Hebrew Miriam Miriam is a Hebrew biblical name with a debated meaning, often linked with bitterness, belovedness, or rebellion in later discussion. Hebrew Monica Monica is a name of uncertain origin, possibly Berber, sometimes connected to the Latin moneo, "to advise." Berber or Latin Mordecai Mordecai is a name of uncertain etymology, likely Persian or Babylonian in origin. Persian or Babylonian Moses Moses is traditionally connected with being drawn out of water. Hebrew and Egyptian context

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Naomi Naomi is a Hebrew name usually understood as pleasant or pleasantness. Hebrew Nathan Nathan is a Hebrew name meaning "he gave" or "gift." Hebrew Nehemiah Nehemiah is a Hebrew name commonly understood as the LORD comforts. Hebrew Noah Noah is a Hebrew name commonly connected with rest or comfort. Hebrew

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Patience Patience is an English virtue name meaning forbearance, endurance, or steadfast waiting. English from Old French and Latin Paul Paul is a Latin name usually understood to mean small or humble. Latin Perpetua Perpetua is a Latin name meaning 'everlasting' or 'perpetual.' Latin Peter Peter is a Greek name meaning rock or stone. Greek Philip Philip is a Greek name meaning lover of horses. Greek Phoebe Phoebe is a Greek name usually understood as bright, radiant, or shining. Greek Priscilla Priscilla is a Latin name meaning ancient or venerable. Latin Prudence Prudence is an English virtue name meaning practical wisdom, foresight, or careful judgement. English from Old French and Latin

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Rachel Rachel is a Hebrew name meaning ewe. Hebrew Raphael Raphael is a Hebrew name meaning 'God heals' or 'God has healed.' Hebrew Rebekah Rebekah is a Hebrew biblical name with a traditional meaning often discussed as tie or binding. Hebrew Ruth Ruth is a Hebrew name often connected with friendship or companion. Hebrew

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Samuel Samuel is a Hebrew name commonly connected with God has heard or heard by God. Hebrew Sarah Sarah is a Hebrew name commonly understood to mean princess. Hebrew Seth Seth is a Hebrew name often understood as appointed or placed. Hebrew Silas Silas is a New Testament name, often linked with Silvanus and possibly connected with woodland or forest imagery. Latin, Greek Simon Simon is a Hebrew-rooted name commonly connected with hearing or he has heard. Hebrew via Greek Solomon Solomon is a Hebrew name connected with peace. Hebrew Stephen Stephen is a Greek name meaning crown or wreath. Greek

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Tabitha Tabitha is an Aramaic name meaning gazelle. Aramaic Theodora Theodora is a Greek name meaning 'gift of God.' Greek Thomas Thomas is an Aramaic name meaning twin. Aramaic Timothy Timothy is a Greek name meaning honoring God. Greek Titus Titus is a Latin name whose exact meaning is uncertain. Latin

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Uriel Uriel is a Hebrew name meaning 'God is my light' or 'flame of God.' Hebrew

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Zechariah Zechariah is a Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh has remembered." Hebrew