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sair Offline
#1 Posted : Sunday, 29 January 2012 9:33:47 AM(UTC)

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i have my heart set on Zahli for a girl or Xavier for a boy. DH wants something biblical, although when i ask for suggestions the only names he mentions are Riley or Ethan, or Natasha.. i dont like any of them enough iykwim....
we are running out of time, does anyone have any suggestions? It cant start with L - sounds strange with our surname
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#2 Posted : Sunday, 29 January 2012 9:41:13 AM(UTC)

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Biblical boys names:

Adam
Luke
Micah
Isaac
Elijah
Silas
Samuel
Matthew
Levi
Noah
Jonah
Solomon
Malachi
Tobias
Ezekiel
Isaiah
Amos
Joshua
Caleb
Joseph
Samuel
Seth
Mark
David
Jeremiah

Maybe someone else can help with the biblical girls names.

Mary, Hannah, Rebekah & Sarah are the only ones I can think of right now.
Bek: 33
DH: (Rob) 32
Luca Adam: Natural birth in Jan 2006, 3.6kg & BF for 22 months!!
Elliot Robert: Emerg C/S in Dec 2008, 2.8kg & BF for 29 months!!
‎Isaac Benjamin: Emerg C/S in Dec 2011, 1.9kg (32+2) & BF for 5 mths + with early help from Mothers Milk Bank!!

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#3 Posted : Sunday, 29 January 2012 9:48:15 AM(UTC)


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Rachel! That's a biblical name!

Ruth and Esther
♥ SAHM Mummy (28) ♥ FIFO Daddy (38) ♥



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#4 Posted : Sunday, 29 January 2012 10:03:00 AM(UTC)

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leah, eve

I love Micah and Esther!

Oh whoops, just saw you can't have l names.





me (nicola) 23
DH (tom) 24
DS (hamish) 30-01-2010

DD (daisy) 16-06-2011


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#5 Posted : Sunday, 29 January 2012 10:35:23 AM(UTC)

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Thanks, all good suggestions. problem is out of the few biblical names i like^^ they've been "taken" by family members
DH might have to compromise LOL
also dont want anything too common as i was one of three "sarah's" in my class at schoolBrick wall
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#6 Posted : Sunday, 29 January 2012 11:04:49 AM(UTC)


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Biblical boys names and their meanings:

Aaron Light-bringer; brightness
Abdiel Servant of God
Abel Transitory; won't endure; vapor; vanity (as denoting futility); fading away; withering
Abiah My Father is Yah(weh)
Abiathar Excellent father; father of abundance
Abiel My Father is God
Abilene A grassy place
Abiram Exalted father
Abner Father of light
Abraham Father of a great multitude
Abram Father is exalted; exalted father
Absalom Father of peace
Adam, Adama Man; red earth; ruddy
Adiel Ornament of God
Adin To be soft or pleasant; given to pleasures
Adlai Justice; my witness
Adonijah My Lord is Yah(weh)
Adriel My shepherd is God
Ahio Brotherly
Ajah Falcon
Alexander Protector; defender of mankind
Alian Highest; my surpassing
Allon An oak tree
Alpha First letter of the Greek alphabet
Amad People of eternity
Amariah YaH(WeH) has said; YaH(WeH) has promised
Amaziah Made strong by Yah(weh); strength of Yah(weh)
Amittai True; truthful; my faithfulness
Amon Faithful one; master craftsman; nourisher
Amos Burden-bearer
Anaiah, Anayah YaHWeH has answered
Andrew Manly
Andronicus Conquerer; victorious man
Aquila (ah-KWILL-ah) Eagle
Arad Wild ass
Areli God's lion; God is a lion; heroic or bold {by inference}
Ariel Lion of God
Arioch Mighty lion; lionlike
Armoni My palace (2 Sam 21.8)
Artemas Safe and sound
Asa Healer; physician
Asher Happy
Azaliah Whom YaH(WeH) has reserved; whom YaH(WeH) has set aside (Strong's #683)
Azariah Helped by Yah(weh)
Barabbas Father's son; son of father
Barak Lightning; thunderbolt
Baruch Blessed
Barnabas Son of prophecy; son of consolation
Benjamin Son of the right hand - The right hand side is the place of honor and trust because this was the side of the weapon hand.
Berachiah, Berechiah Blessed of Yah(weh)
Boaz In him is strength
Cain Smith, spear {Adam's son, Cain, was the first murderer}
Calamus Sweet stalk; reed
Caleb A dog; whole-hearted
Canaan Merchant; trader; trafficker
Cedron Dark; very black
Chenaniah, Kenaniah Perpetuated of Yah(weh); established of Yah(weh)
Christian, Kristian A follower of Christ; Christ-like
Clement Merciful; kind
Coniah Established by Yah(weh)
Corban An offering; a gift offered to God
Cornelius Like a horn; the ray of the sun
Cyprus Love; a blossum
Cyrus Sun; heir of the throne
Dan A judge
Daniel My judge is God (Elohim)
Darius He who investigates and governs {analysis HERE}
Dathan Law; decree
David Beloved
Demas Of the people; popular
Dimnah Dung hill
Dodavah Beloved of Yah(weh)
Ebenezer Stone of help
Edrei Strong; goodly pasture; valley for a flock
Elah Strong tree - usually refers to an oak tree, but sometimes to a terebinth tree
Elasah God has wrought
Elealeh God ascended
Eleazar, El`azar God is helper; the help of God; God has helped
Elhanan God is a gracious giver
Eli 1- My God (Strong's Hebrew Lexicon #410 with pronomial suffix, as spoken by Lord Jesus in Mt 27.46)
2- Exalted; lofty (Strong's Hebrew Lexicon #5941)
Elias My God is Yah(weh) - "Elias" transliterates the Greek form of the Hebrew name which is transliterated Elijah
Eliezer God of help; God is my help
Elijah God-Yah(weh); My God is Yah(weh)
Elisha My God is salvation
Elisheba God of the oath; God of the 7; God of the covenant; fullness of God
Elkanah God has purchased (redeemed)
Elnaam (el-NAY-am) God is delight
Elnathan God has given; God is a giver; whom God gave
Emmanuel, Immanuel with us is God
Enan Their fountain; place of fountains
Enoch Dedicated; teacher
Ephraim (Efrem; Ephrem) Doubly fruitful
Erastus Beloved
Esau Covered with hair; hairy
Eshton Effeminate
Ethan Strength; perpetuity
Euphrates Fruitfulness
Ezekiel God strengthens
Ezra Help
Felix Happy; prosperous
Festus Joyful; festive; prosperous
Gabriel Man of God
Gamaliel (gahm-al-ee-ALE) God is my reward; God is my recompense
Gideon A cutter of trees; logger; woodsman
Gilboa Bubbling water of a spring; a pouring out (of joy)
Gilead Heap of witness (a pile of stones that bears witness to an agreement or covenant; a memorial cairn); perpetual fountain
Hamath Citadel; fortress; wall to defend from wrath
Hanan Gracious giver
Haran Mountaineer; very high; strong
Hazael He who sees God
Hazaiah {ha-za-I-ah} He who YaH(WeH) watches over
Hebron Communion; joining together; friendship
Hezekiah Strengthened by Yah(weh)
Hiram Exaltation of life; consecration
Immanuel, Emmanuel with us is God
Isaac He shall laugh; laughter
Isaiah Yah(weh) is salvation
Ishmael God hears
Ishtob Good man
Ismachiah (is-mah-KAI-ah) Yah(weh) will uphold
Ismaiah (is-MAY-ah) Yah(weh) will hear
Israel Prince with God; strives with God; prevails with God
Ithiel God is with me; God is near
Jaazaniah (ja-AHZ-ah-NIGH-ya) Yah(weh) will listen; Yah(weh) will harken
Jabal Flowing; river
Jachin; Jakin He {God} will strengthen or establish
Jacob Heel-catcher; supplanter
Jadon Whom God will judge; he will be judged; thankful (one)
Jahaziah (jah-ha-ZAI-ah) He will see YaH(WeH); he whom YaH(WeH) watches over
Jahaziel (ja-HAY-zi-el) He will see God; he whom God watches over
Jahmai He whom YaH(WeH) protects
Jairus He will enlighten
Jalon (JAY-lon) He will abide; he will persist
James Greek form of Jacob (heel-catcher; supplanter)
Jamin The right hand {more information HERE}
Janna He will answer (?)
Janoah One who gives rest; one who brings quietness
Japheth Enlargement; let him enlarge; let him spread out
Jared A descender. Descent. One who descends.
Jaresiah (jah-reh-SEE-ah) Nourishment (honey) provided by YaH(WeH)
Jarmuth High; height; he will be exalted (lifted up)
Jasher Righteous; just
Jason 1- Yah(weh) is salvation (from eason, the Greek form of the Hebrew name, "Joshua") 2- About to heal (from iason, the future active participle masculine of Strong's #2390)
Javan Effervescent: by inference- high-spirited; active {more information HERE}
Jedidiah Beloved of Yah(weh)
Jehoiakim, Joachim, Joaquin, Yakim YaH(WeH) will raise up; YaH(WeH) will set up
Jehoram YaH(WeH) is exalted
Jeremiah, Jeremy Yah(weh) will rise; Yah(weh) will exalt; Yah(weh) will establish
Jeriah Yah(weh) will teach
Jericho His fragrance
Jeshaiah, Jeshiah YaH(WeH) has saved
Jeshua, Jeshuah YaH(WeH) is salvation
Jesse Yah(weh) exists; of Him who is
Jethro Excellence; preeminence
Jezreel (JEZ-ree-el) Planted by God; God sows
Joab (JO-ab) YaH(WeH) is Father
Job (rhymes with "robe") He who cries; the cry of woe; he who weeps
Joel Yah(weh) is God
Joash Yah(weh) has given; Yah(weh) has helped
Johanan, Johannan, Jonathan, John Yah(weh) is gracious giver; Yah(weh) has given. Greek equvalent is "John."
Jonah Dove
Jordan Their descent. The river where Jesus was baptized.
Joshua, Jehoshua Yah(weh) is salvation - Hebrew form of the name "Jesus"
Joseph May Yah(weh) add; Yah(weh) gives increase
Josiah Yah(weh) heals; Yah(weh) sustains
Jotham (JO-tham) YaH(WeH) is upright; YaH(WeH) is perfect
Jubal Joyful sound; music; trumpet
Jude or Judah He (God) shall be praised!
Julius or Julian Curly-haired; youthful (by inference); descended from Jehovah (when derived from Jovilios)
Justus Just; righteous; fair; equitable
Kadesh (KAY-desh) Sanctified; holiness
Kadmiel God is eternal; God of eternity
Kedar (KEE-dar) Dark-skinned; black skin
Kemuel Congregation of God; established by God
Kenan (KEE-nan) One who constructs; creator; owner; purchaser
Kir (KIHR) Fortress; wall
Kohath Assembly; congregation; obedient
Korah Bald; ice; frost
Laban (LAY-ban) White; glorious
Lazarus God has helped
Lemuel Devoted unto God
Levi Joined
Linus Linen; flax
Luke / Lucas / Lucius A light; bright; white
Lysanias (li-SA-nee-ahs) One who drives away sorrow; the end of sadness
Malachi (MAL-ah-kai) My messenger; my angel
Malchiel (MAL-ke-el) God is my king
Malchiah (mal-KI-ah) YaH(WeH) is my King
Malchus Kingly; counselor
Manasseh Causing to forget
Manoah Rest
Marcus A defense; large hammer
Mark (from Latin: Marcus) a form of "Mars," the god of war
Matthew (Mattithiah, Mattathias, Matthias) Gift of Yah(weh)
Menahem Comforter
Methuselah When he is dead it shall be sent; man of a javelin
Michael Who is like God?
Micah (Micaiah, Micha) Who is like Yah(weh)?
Moses (Mose, Moshe) Saved out (of the water); drawn out
Naaman Pleasant; delight; agreeable
Nadab (NAY-dab) Volunteer; the willing one
Nahaliel River of God; valley of God
Naham Comforter
Nathan Gift; given; a giver
Nathanael, Nathaniel Given of God
Nedabiah (ned-ah-BI-ah) YaH(WeH) is bountiful;
Nehemiah Comfort of Yah(weh)
Neriah (neh-RI-ah) My lamp is YaH(WeH)
Nicodemas, Nicolas, Nicholas Victory for the people
Niger (NI-jur) Black
Noah Rest
Obadiah Serving Yah(weh)
Obed Serving; worshiping
Omar Eloquent; talkative
Onesimus (oh-NES-i-mus) Worthwhile; profitable
Oren Pine tree; tall and strong
Othniel Force of God; well-speaking of God
Pagiel God answers; God meets
Parmenus Standing firm; faithful; one who abides
Patrobus In his father's footsteps
Paul Small; little
Pediah Redeemed by YaH(WeH)
Perez, Peres Divided; separated; a rift
Peter A stone
Philemon loving
Philetus Beloved
Philip Lover of horses
Prochorus (PRO-chor-us) Choreographer, choirmaster (Acts 6.5)
Rama, Ramah High place; a hill
Ramiah YaH(WeH) is high
Raphael God heals; God has healed
Rei friend (of God); my friend; friendly
Reuben Behold, a son!
Reuel (reh-oo-ALE) Friend of God; God is a Friend; God is (my) Shepherd
Rufus Red
Salathiel I have asked of God
Salem At peace; complete
Samuel His name (is) of God
Saul Asked (of God)
Sergius A wonderful birth; earth-born
Seth (he is) Appointed
Shalom Peace
Shalem At peace
Shaphan Prudent. It is also the Hebrew word for the coney or rock badger, as in Lev 11.5.
Shecaniah (shek-a-NAI-ah) Dwelling place of Yah(WeH)
Shem A name; a celebrated name
Shemaiah Yah(weh) has heard
Shiloh Peace bringer; bringer of prosperity
Silas (From sylvanus) A woods or forest
Simon or Simeon Harkening; He who hears
Sirion Breastplate; little prince {more information HERE}
Solomon Peaceableness
Stephen or Steven A crown, usually made of the leaves of a tree
Tartan Release the dragon; military general or chief
Tekoa, Tekoah Trumpet blast; sound of trumpet
Thaddeus, Thaddaeus Large-hearted (hence "courageous"); child of one's bosom.
Theophilus Friend of God; lover of God
Thomas A twin
Timon Honorable
Timotheus / Timothy Honoring God
Titus {Tytus, Ty} Latin- probably means "one who nurtures; a caregiver"
Tobiah / Tobias Goodness of Yah(weh); pleasing to Yah(weh)
Trophimus Well-educated; nourishment
Uriah, Urias My light is Yah(weh)
Uzziah My strength is Yah(weh)
Vaniah (vahn-yah) YaH(WeH) has answered (BDB #H2057 from #H6043)
Zachariah, Zechariah, Zachary Remembered by Yah(weh)
Zadok Justified (by God); righteous; upright
Zebadiah [Hebrew] or
Zebedee [Greek] Endowed by Yah(weh); Yah(weh) is my gift
Zebulun Dwelling place; habitation
Zelotes (ze-LO-teze) Rib; side (i.e., a place located on the side of a mountain)
Zephaniah Treasured by Yah(weh)
Zimri My Psalm
Zion Fortress; desert


Biblical girls names and their meanings:

Abana Stony; constant; dependable
Abi My father
Abidah, Abida My father has knowledge
Abiel My Father is God
Abigail The joy of her father; the father is joyful - shortens to Abby or Gail.
Abital The father is dew; father of dew
Adah, Ada Ornament; bedecked; adorned
Adina To be soft or pleasant; voluptuous; given to pleasures
Adriel My shepherd is God
Aednah [pronounced "edna"] Delightful, pleasant. Aednah is the feminine of the Hebrew word Eden, as in "Garden of Eden."
Ajalon, Aijalon Place of gazelles; deer field
Alexandra, Alexis, Alexa, Cassandra Defender of mankind - fem. of Alexander- Mk 15.21, Acts 4.6
Aliana (or Alvana) highest; my surpassing - fem. of Alian - 1 Chr 1.40
Alpha First letter of the Greek alphabet
Amanah [or Amana] Permanent; constant; steadfast - Strong's #549
Amariah {Amari for short} The saying of Yah{weh}; Yah{weh} said
Amethyst I shall be brought back (as from a dream)
Amzi Robust; my strength
Ananiah Whom Yah(weh) covers & protects (shortens to Anna)
Anna She was gracious - Greek equivalent of Hannah
Apphia {AF-fee-ah} A dear one; fruitful; productive
Arbah, Arba Foursquare; upright
Aridatha Noble birth; lion of the decree
Ariel Lion of God
Ashriel, Asriel Vow of God; blessed of God
Asiel Created by God
Atarah A crown
Ava Perverted
Azaliah Whom YaH(WeH) has reserved; whom YaH(WeH) has set aside (Strong's #683)
Bashemath Fragrant; pleasant smelling
Bathsheba Daughter of an oath
Bealiah Possessed of Yah(weh)
Berea Steadfast; beyond
Bernice Bringer of victory
Bethany House of unripe figs - Bethany is where Jesus ascended to heaven after His resurrection.
Bethel House of God
Bethesda House of mercy
Bethlehem House of bread
Beulah Married
Bithiah {bith-I-ah} Daughter of Yah(weh)
Cana Eager; zealous; up-standing
Candace A sting (?) - a dynastic title of Ethiopian queens.
Carmel Fruitful field
Carshena A lamb; slender
Casiphia Longing for YaH(WeH); silvery
Charis, Caris, Karis, Carys Grace -- Strong's #5485 <charis> is the New Testament Greek word that is translated (depending on context): "grace, acceptable, benefit, favor, gift, gracious, joy, liberality, pleasure"
Cherith, Kerith Brook; cutting - The brook where Elijah was fed by ravens
Chloe Verdant; fruitful
Christiana, Christina, Kristiana, Kristina Follower of Christ; believer in Christ
Clementina Merciful; kind (feminine of "Clement" - Philippians 4.3)
Claudia Lame; crippled (from the Latin clan name claudius)
Cornelia Like a horn; the ray of the sun
Damaris, Damara Gentle
Darda Dwelling of knowledge
Deborah Honey bee
Delilah Delicate; weakened (Strong's #1807 = languishing || Brown - Driver - Briggs #H1807 = weakened; brought low)
Dimnah Dung hill
Dinah Judgment; one who judges
Dodavah Beloved of Yah(weh)
Dorcas Gazelle
Dorothy, Dorothea Gift of God - from the NT words "dorea" (gift) and "Theos" (God), as used in John 4.10, for example.
Drusilla Gentle-eyed; dewey-eyed
Eden Delight
Elasah God has wrought
Elealeh God ascended
Elisabeth, Elizabeth God of the oath; God of the 7; God of the covenant; fullness of God (Greek form of Elisheba)
Eliadah, Eliada Whom God acknowledges & cares about; known of God
Eliana, Eliane, Elia God-YaHWeh; my God is YaHWeh; YaHWeH is God - feminine form of "Elias/Elijah"
Elisheba God is her oath; my God has sworn (promised)
Emmanuel, Emma God is with us
Emunah (em-oo-nah) Faith; faithful; steadfast - from Strong's #530, as used in verses such as Hab 2.4, 1 Sam 26.23, Psalm 36.5
Esther A Persian name meaning "star"
Eulogia (yew-log-EE-ah) Praise
Eunice Happy victory
Euodia (yew-OH-de-ah)
("Euodias" in KJV) Success; prosperous journey; a sweet smell
Euphrates Fruitfulness
Eve Life giver
Ezrah Help; helper; helpmate (from Strong's #5833) -- See analysis HERE
Gabriella Feminine of Gabriel (man of God) - pronounced GAH-bree-el-la
Galatia (ga-LAY-sha) A region in Asia - recipient of book of Galatians
Galilee A circle - the Sea of Galilee was a lovely, special place to Jesus
Genesis Generation; beginning - shortens to Jenny
Gethsemane Oil-press - the Garden of Gethsemane was where Lord Jesus prayed, on the night before His crucifixion
Grace A gift from God; God's kindness; God's forgiveness; God's salvation granted to a person who deserves condemnation. See Rom 5.8.
Hadashah Renewel
Hadassah Myrtle tree - Hebrew name of Esther
Hali Jewel; necklace; ornament
Hannah She is gracious; gracious gift (from God)
Hasadiah Love of YaH(WeH); whom YaH(WeH) loves
Hatita My sin removed
Hephzibah My delight is in her
Hosannah Oh save us!
Imla, Imlah God will fulfill
Imnah, Jimnah Prosperity & success (as betokened by the right hand)
Irene, Eirene Peace
Ithra Excellence; abundance
Jada Wise; the one who knows
Jael (JAH-el) Climber; gazelle; ibex
Jahdiel (JAH-dee-el) Yah(weh) will make glad
Jahziel (JAH-zee-el) (The one) whom God allots; God distributes
Janoah One who gives rest; one who brings quietness
Japhia (jah-PHI-ah) Splendid; shining; bringer of brightness
Japhlet Delivered; set free
Japho (JAH-fo) Beauty; comeliness
Jarah Honeycomb
Jasiel Created by God
Jedidah Beloved
Jeriel May God teach - shortens to Jeri
Jemimah (Jemima) Dove - one of Job's beautiful daughters Job 42.14
Jerusha Inheritance; possession
Joanna (Johanna) Yah(WeH) is gracious Giver; Gift from YaH(WeH)
Jochebed (JO-kah-bed) glory of YaH(WeH); YaH(WeH) is her glory
Joel (Joelle, Joella) YaH(WeH) is God
Joiada (JOY-a-dah) Known by YaH(WeH)
Jordan Their descent - the river where Jesus was baptized
Jubilee Sound of silver trumpets - Trumpets signaled the start of the Jubilee festival. Hence, "sound of trumpets" became the name of the festival itself. From Strong's Hebrew #3104
Judith Praise
Julia Having soft & curly hair
Junia, Junias Youthful
Kanah (KAY-nah) Reeds; place of reeds
Kartah Her calling; her meeting place
Katharine, Kathleen Pure This name is based on the Bible word "katharos" which means "pure." It is used many times in the New Testament. Examples: Mt 5.8, 1 Tim 1.4, Titus 1.15
Keilah (KY-lah) Fortress; citadel (7084)
Keren A horn, a flask (7161)
Keren-Happuch A flask of cosmetics (7161 + 6320) - one of Job's beautiful daughters Job 42.14
Keturah Incense
Keziah, Ketsiah Cassia tree - one of Job's beautiful daughters
Job 42.14
Kitron Burn incense (as a sacrifice)
Kolaiah (ko-LA-yah) Voice of YaH(WeH)
Kore (KOH-re) Partridge
Kuria, Kyra, Kyria New Testament word meaning "lady"- as used in 2 John 1.1
Laadah (LA-a-dah) For adornment; festival
Lael Belonging to God; unto God; of God
Lasha (LAY-shah) A fissure. By inference: a bubbling (artesian) spring; a hot spring (ref. to comments on Gen 10.19 HERE)
Leah Weary; a wild cow
Lebanah Moon; white
Lois No retreat; no flight; famous in battle (feminine form of the name Louis)
Lucia, Lucille, Lucinda,
Lucetta, Lucina A light; bright; white - fem. of Luke/Lucas
Lydia A lovely name with several meanings: (1) a standing pool, (2) firebrand, (3) from Lydia - a region of Asia
Macedonia Tall; extended; a region of Greece
Magdalene, Magda The tower
Magdiel (MAHG-de-el) Praise of God; precious one of God;; chosen fruit of God
Malachi (MAL-ah-kai) My messenger; my angel
Martha Provoking; lady or mistress
Maresha, Mareshah Leader; summit; headship
Mary, Maria, Miriam Obstinate; stubborn; rebellious {analysis HERE}
Mathea (mah-THEH-yah) Gift of YaH(WeH) - fem. of Matthew
Medeba Waters of rest (quiet)
Mehetabel God's best
Mehida Allegorist; sharpness of wit
Melatiah (mel-ah-TI-ah) YaH(WeH) has set free; freed by YaH(WeH)
Melea, Meleah, Meleas My dear friend; person cared for
Melicu Counselor
Melita Of honey
Mesha (MEE-sha) Salvation; deliverance
Michaiah, Micah, Micaiah, Micha, Michah "Who is like YaH(WeH)?" {analysis HERE}
Michal A brook or streamlet; water container
Miriam, Mary, Maria Obstinate; stubborn; rebellious {analysis HERE}
Mishal Prayer; inquiring (of God)
Mithcah Sweetness; sweet fountain; pleasantness
Mizpah Watch tower; beacon
Moriah (mo-RI-ah) Instructed by YaH(Weh); seen by YaH(Weh)
Myra Myrtle tree; myrrh
Naamah (NAY-ah-mah) Sweetness; pleasant; agreeable
Naarah (NAY-ah-rah) Damsel; handmaiden (of God)
Nahamani (nay-ha-MAHN-e) Comforter; bringer of solace and comfort
Naomi My delight; my pleasantness
Nazarene, Nazareth Branch; preservation
Neah (NAY-ah) Wanderer
Neginah Harp-song; stringed instrument
Nicole, Nicola Victory for the people
Olympas Heavenly; celestial (Rom 16.15)
Omega (oh-MEH-gah) Finality (last letter in the Greek alphabet)
Palestina Wanders; wallows in dust
Pamphylia (pam-FIL-e-ah) All tribes; all sorts (a coastal region in southern Asia Minor)
Paradise A park or garden; an Eden; heaven
Peninnah (pe-NI-nah) A ruby
Phenicia Palm tree
Phoebe, Phebe Pure; bright; shining
Priscilla or Prisca Little old woman
Puah Splendor, splendid light (Exod 1.15; Strong's Heb 6326)
Rachel A female sheep (ewe)
Ramiah (rah-MI-ah) YaH(WeH) is exalted; exalted of YaH(WeH)
Rebekah or Rebecca Loops of a rope
Rhoda A rose
Rinnah Joyful shout (i.e., joy of the parents)
Rissah Morning dew; watering
Ruhamah Compassionate; having obtained mercy
Ruth Satisfied; female companion
Sachia, Sakia, Sakya, Shachia Captive of Yah(weh); return of Yah(weh)
Salome Peaceable {analysis HERE}
Samaria Watch-mountain; guardianship; guardian
Sarah, Sara, Sarai Princess
Selah (SEH-lah) Pause and consider; meditate; a musical interlude
Shalisha Three-fold; triangle; thrice
Sharon Level -When used as a person's name, sharon denotes levelness of character, as in righteous and honest.
Sheba A solemn vow; an oath; seven
Shelah (SHE-lah) Quietness; peace; prayer (request)
Shelomi My peace; peaceable - shortens to Shelly
Shemariah (she-ma-RI-ah) Guarded by YaH(WeH)
Sherah (SHE-rah) A close relation; near kinship
Shiloh Peace bringer; bringer of prosperity
Shiza (SHY-zah) Splendor
Sia Moving; congregation
Sophia Wisdom {see analysis HERE}
Susanna, Susan Lily
Syntyche (sin-TI-khay) Well-met; fortunate
Tabitha Gazelle
Talitha A girl; damsel
Tamah Laughter; you will be fat (i.e., be filled with inner joy)
Tamar, Tamara Palm tree
Theodora God's gift - from the NT words "dorea" (gift) and "Theos" (God), as used in John 4.10, for example.
Tirzah Delight; she will delight
Tryphena, Tryphosa Dainty; luxurious
Vashti Why do you feast? (or) Beautiful woman - a Persian name; per Esther 1.9: Vashti was wife/queen to King Ahasuerus.
Zelah Rib; side-place (e.g., a place located on the side of a mountain)
Zemira, Zemirah Song; melody; causing singing
Zoe (zo-AY) Life Strong's #2222; e.g. John 14.6 "I am... the life <zoe>"
Zillah Shadow; shady place - "shady place" infers a cool, refreshing oasis for resting from the heat of the sun.
Zimrah Melody; psalm (Strong's #2172, Hebrew lexicon)
Zion Fortress; monument
Zipporah (zi-POH-rah) Sparrow

Rebecca (Beck)




CazP Offline
#7 Posted : Sunday, 29 January 2012 3:07:21 PM(UTC)


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Wow Cakegirl, I cant compete with that list! Some interesting names on there!

Sair, DH and I have fought about names ever since we knew we were having DS 3 years ago! Eventually a name came up and we both liked it. I thought we would never agree!!

Have you thought about making a list of all the names you would seriously consider and letting him read it? Narrowing it down can help some men make a final choice and when they are on paper they seem a bit more real.

Goodluck!!
Me 31 Him 29 Jnr 2.5

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#8 Posted : Sunday, 29 January 2012 3:17:55 PM(UTC)


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Don't make the list too long!
By the 3rd name there eyes have probably gazed over
Goodluck
Suzanne xxx
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#9 Posted : Monday, 30 January 2012 8:56:35 AM(UTC)

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Both my kids names are Biblical.

Alexis was unintentional but found out there was a Saint Alexis.

Ezekiel is Hebrew.

We shorten both their names to Lexie and Zeke.

However I think Ezekiel will make it onto the top 100 soon as its becoming really popular.
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#10 Posted : Monday, 30 January 2012 9:55:53 AM(UTC)


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my favourite bibical names are:

boys- Samuel, Ezra and Jonah, Zachary.

girls- Elisabeth, Eliza, Claudia and Abigail.

it's so hard agreeing on a name. What I did with my ex was make a list of names and I liked about 10 boys 10 girls and He ended up liking 1 boy and 1 girl. but when we separated just before I had DS I pulled rank and decided to go with the name I have always loved!
Me- 24
DS-1

sair Offline
#11 Posted : Tuesday, 31 January 2012 1:41:02 PM(UTC)

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wow Beck thanks for the list and meanings.
am going through a few of the ones i like and as suggested ;) writing them down for DH, he is paying attention, so maybe we will get somewhere lol

really like Aquila and Ajah - would i be right in thinking its pronunced A-jah like its spelt? what do you think?
Shiloh is lovely but cant get past the brangelina connection....
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