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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
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