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Aaron Ἀαρών m English, French, German, Finnish, Jewish, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name אַהֲרֹן ('Aharon), which is most likely of unknown Egyptian origin. Other theories claim a Hebrew derivation, and suggest meanings such as "high mountain" or "exalted". In the Old Testament this name is borne by the older brother of Moses. He acted as a spokesman for his brother when they appealed to the pharaoh to release the Israelites from slavery. Aaron's rod produced miracles and plagues to intimidate the pharaoh. After the departure from Egypt and arrival at Mount Sinai, God installed Aaron as the first high priest of the Israelites and promised that his descendants would form the priesthood.... [more]

Abdias Ἀβδίας m Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, Portuguese (Brazilian)
Form of Obadiah used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament, as well as the Portuguese form (used chiefly in Brazil).

Abdiel Ἀβδιήλ m Biblical, Biblical Greek
Means "servant of God" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament, this is the name of a member of the tribe of Gad. In John Milton's Paradise Lost (1667), this is the name of a seraph who withstands Satan when he urges the angels to revolt.

Abdiou Ἀβδιού m Biblical Greek
Form of Obadiah used in the Greek Old Testament, also spelled Ἀβδίας (Abdias).

Abel Ἄβελ m English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Georgian, Armenian, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name הֶבֶל (Hevel) meaning "breath". In the Old Testament he is the second son of Adam and Eve, murdered out of envy by his brother Cain. In England, this name came into use during the Middle Ages, and it was common during the Puritan era.

Abenner Ἀβεννήρ m Biblical Greek
Biblical Greek form of Abner.

Abessa Ἀβεσσά m Biblical Greek
Biblical Greek form of Abishai.

Abessalom Ἀβεσσαλώμ m Biblical Greek
Biblical Greek form of Absalom.

Abia Ἀβιά m & f Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Biblical Greek and Latin form of Abijah.

Abidan Ἀβιδάν m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Means "my father is judge" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament he is a Benjamite prince.

Abimael Ἀβιμαέλ m Biblical, Biblical Greek
Meaning uncertain, though the first element is likely Hebrew אָב ('av) meaning "father". In the Old Testament he is listed as a descendant of Shem.

Abimelech Ἀβιμέλεχ m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Means "my father is king" in Hebrew, derived from the roots אָב ('av) meaning "father" and מֶלֶכְ (melekh) meaning "king". This is the name of several characters in the Old Testament including a king of Gerar who takes Abraham's wife Sarah, but is forced by God to give her back.

Abraam Ἀβραάμ m Biblical Greek, Georgian
Biblical Greek form of Abraham, as well as a Georgian form.

Achaab Ἀχαάβ m Biblical Greek
Biblical Greek form of Ahab.

Achaikos Ἀχαϊκός m Biblical Greek, Ancient Greek
Greek form of Achaicus.

Adam Ἀδάμ m English, French, German, Polish, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Czech, Slovak, Russian, Ukrainian, Croatian, Serbian, Macedonian, Romanian, Catalan, Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, Georgian, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew
This is the Hebrew word for "man". It could be ultimately derived from Hebrew אדם ('adam) meaning "to be red", referring to the ruddy colour of human skin, or from Akkadian adamu meaning "to make".... [more]

Adina 1 Ἀδινά m & f Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Hebrew
From Hebrew עֲדִינָא ('adina') meaning "delicate". This name is borne by a soldier in the Old Testament. It is also used in modern Hebrew as a feminine name, typically spelled עֲדִינָה.

Adoniram Ἀδωνιράμ m Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew
Means "my lord is exalted" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of an overseer of tribute under the kings David, Solomon and Rehoboam. He was stoned to death when the Israelites revolted.

Aithan Αἰθάν m Biblical Greek
Form of Ethan used in the Greek Old Testament.

Alexandros Ἀλέξανδρος m Greek, Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek, Greek Mythology
Greek form of Alexander.

Alphaios Ἀλφαῖος m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Alphaeus.

Ambakoum Ἀμβακούμ m Biblical Greek
Biblical Greek form of Habakkuk.

Ambram Ἀμβράμ m Biblical Greek
Biblical Greek form of Amram.

Amnon Ἀμνών m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew, Hebrew
Means "faithful" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of the eldest son of King David. He was killed by his half-brother Absalom in revenge for the rape of his sister Tamar.

Amos Ἀμώς m English, Hebrew, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew
From Hebrew עָמַס ('amas) meaning "load, burden". Amos is one of the twelve minor prophets of the Old Testament, the author of the Book of Amos, which speaks against greed, corruption and oppression of the poor. Written about the 8th century BC, it is among the oldest of the prophetic books. As an English name, Amos has been used since the Protestant Reformation, and was popular among the Puritans.

Anath 1 Ἀνάθ m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Means "answer" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of the father of Shamgar.

Andreas Ἀνδρέας m German, Greek, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, Welsh, Ancient Greek, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Ancient Greek and Latin form of Andrew. It is also the form used in Modern Greek, German and Welsh.

Andronikos Ἀνδρόνικος m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Greek form of Andronicus.

Aod Ἀώδ m Biblical Greek
Form of Ehud used in the Greek Old Testament.

Aram 3 Ἀράμ m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew
From Hebrew אַרְמוֹן ('armon) meaning "fortress, elevated place". This is the name of a few characters in the Old Testament, including a son of Shem who was the ancestor of the Arameans.

Archelaos Ἀρχέλαος m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Greek form of Archelaus.

Archippos Ἄρχιππος m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Means "master of horses" from the Greek elements ἀρχός (archos) meaning "master" and ἵππος (hippos) meaning "horse". In the New Testament it is borne by a man mentioned in the epistles (spelled as Archippus, the Latinized form, in the English version).

Ariel Ἀριήλ m & f Hebrew, English, French, Spanish, Polish, Biblical, Biblical Greek
Means "lion of God" in Hebrew, from אֲרִי ('ari) meaning "lion" and אֵל ('el) meaning "God". In the Old Testament it is used as another name for the city of Jerusalem. Shakespeare utilized it for a spirit in his play The Tempest (1611) and Alexander Pope utilized it for a sylph in his poem The Rape of the Lock (1712), and one of the moons of Uranus bears this name in his honour. As an English name, it became more common for females in the 1980s, especially after it was used for the title character in the Disney film The Little Mermaid (1989).

Aser Ἀσήρ m Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Asher used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Asmodaios Ἀσμοδαῖος m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Asmodeus found in the Book of Tobit.

Azarias Ἀζαρίας m Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Form of Azariah used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Baal Βάαλ m Semitic Mythology, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, Biblical
Variant spelling of Ba'al, and the form used in most translations of the Bible.

Baltasar Βαλτάσαρ m Spanish, Biblical Greek
Spanish form of Balthazar. This is also the form (of Belshazzar) used in the Greek Old Testament.

Barak 1 Βαράκ m Hebrew, Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew
Means "lightning" in Hebrew. According to the Old Testament, Barak was a military commander under the guidance of the prophetess Deborah. They defeated the Canaanite army led by Sisera.

Barnabas Βαρναβᾶς m German (Rare), English (Rare), Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Greek form of an Aramaic name. In Acts in the New Testament the byname Barnabas was given to a man named Joseph, a Jew from Cyprus who was a companion of Paul on his missionary journeys. The original Aramaic form is unattested, but it may be from בּר נביא (bar naviya') meaning "son of the prophet", though in Acts 4:36 it is claimed that the name means "son of encouragement".... [more]

Barouch Βαρούχ m Biblical Greek
Biblical Greek form of Baruch.

Bartholomaios Βαρθολομαῖος m Biblical Greek
New Testament Greek form of Bartholomew.

Beelzeboul Βεελζεβούλ m Biblical Greek
Form of Hebrew בַּעַל זְבוּב (Ba'al Zevuv) used in the Greek New Testament (see Beelzebub). The Greek form may represent a misspelling or it might be a pun based on Hebrew זֶבֶל (zevel) meaning "dung".

Beniamin Βενιαμίν m Romanian, Polish, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Romanian and Polish form of Benjamin, as well as the form used in the Greek and Latin Bibles.

Boos Βοός m Biblical Greek
Form of Boaz used in some versions of the Greek Bible.

Booz Βοόζ m Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Form of Boaz used in the Greek and Latin Bibles.

Chaleb Χάλεβ m Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Caleb used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Chanaan Χαναάν m Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Greek and Latin form of Canaan.

Dabid Δαβίδ m Biblical Greek
Form of David used in the Textus Receptus version of Greek New Testament.

Daniel Δανιήλ m English, Hebrew, French, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Polish, Czech, Slovak, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Romanian, Slovene, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Croatian, Finnish, Estonian, Armenian, Georgian, Biblical, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name דָּנִיֵּאל (Daniyyel) meaning "God is my judge", from the roots דִּין (din) meaning "to judge" and אֵל ('el) meaning "God". Daniel was a Hebrew prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel in the Old Testament. He lived during the Jewish captivity in Babylon, where he served in the court of the king, rising to prominence by interpreting the king's dreams. The book also presents Daniel's four visions of the end of the world.... [more]

Dareios Δαρεῖος m Old Persian (Hellenized), Biblical Greek
Greek form of Darius.

Dauid Δαυίδ m Biblical Greek
Form of David used in the Greek Old Testament. Some versions of the Greek New Testament also use this form, while others (the Textus Receptus) use Δαβίδ (Dabid).

Eleazar Ἐλεάζαρ m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name אֶלְעָזָר ('El'azar) meaning "my God has helped". In the Old Testament this is the name of one of the sons of Aaron.

Eli 1 Ἠλί m English, Hebrew, Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew
Means "ascension" in Hebrew. In the Books of Samuel in the Old Testament he is a high priest of the Israelites. He took the young Samuel into his service and gave him guidance when God spoke to him. Because of the misdeeds of his sons, Eli and his descendants were cursed to die before reaching old age.... [more]

Elias Ἠλίας m Portuguese, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, English, Dutch, Greek, Amharic, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Elijah used in several languages. This is also the form used in the Greek New Testament.

Eliel Ἐλιήλ m Biblical, Biblical Hebrew, Biblical Greek, Finnish, Portuguese (Brazilian)
Means "my God is God" in Hebrew. This name is borne by a number of characters in the Old Testament.

Eliezer Ἐλιέζερ m Biblical, Hebrew, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From Hebrew אֱלִיעֶזֶר ('Eli'ezer) meaning "my God is help". This is the name of several characters in the Old Testament, including a servant of Abraham and one of the sons of Moses (see Exodus 18:4 for an explanation of the significance of the name).

Eliou Ἠλιού m Biblical Greek
Form of Elijah used in the Greek Old Testament.

Elioud Ἐλιούδ m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Eliud.

Elisaie Ἐλισαιέ m Biblical Greek
Form of Elisha used in the Greek Old Testament.

Emmanouel Ἐμμανουήλ m Biblical Greek
Form of Immanuel used in the Greek Bible.

Enoch Ἐνώχ m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name חֲנוֹך (Chanokh) meaning "dedicated". In Genesis in the Old Testament this is the name of the son of Cain. It is also the name of a son of Jared and the father of Methuselah, who was the supposed author of the apocryphal Books of Enoch.

Enos Ἐνώς m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Enosh used in many versions of the Old Testament.

Epaphras Ἐπαφρᾶς m Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, Ancient Greek
Shortened form of Epaphroditos. In the New Testament this is the name of one of Paul's co-workers.

Epaphroditos Ἐπαφρόδιτος m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Means "lovely, charming", derived from Greek ἐπί (epi) meaning "on" combined with the name of the Greek love goddess Aphrodite. It appears in the epistle to the Philippians in the New Testament (as Epaphroditus, the Latinized form, in the English version).

Ephraim Ἐφραίμ m Biblical, Hebrew, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name אֶפְרָיִם ('Efrayim) meaning "fruitful". In the Old Testament Ephraim is a son of Joseph and Asenath and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. This name was also borne by two early saints: Ephraim or Ephrem the Syrian, a 4th-century theologian, and Ephraim of Antioch, a 6th-century patriarch of Antioch.

Erastos Ἔραστος m Biblical Greek, Ancient Greek
Greek form of Erastus.

Esaias Ἠσαΐας m Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Form of Isaiah used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Esau Ἠσαῦ m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name עֵשָׂו ('Esaw), which possibly meant "hairy". In the Old Testament Esau is the elder of the twin sons of Isaac and Rebecca. Once when he was very hungry he sold his birthright to his twin Jacob for a bowl of stew. Later Jacob disguised himself as Esau and received the elder son's blessing from the blind Isaac. Esau, also called Edom, was the ancestor of the Edomites.

Esdras Ἔσδρας m Biblical, Biblical Greek
Greek form of Ezra. This spelling is used in parts of the Old Testament Apocrypha.

Eutychos Εὔτυχος m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Greek form of Eutychus.

Ezekias Ἐζεκίας m Biblical Greek
Form of Hezekiah used in the Greek Old Testament.

Gabriel Γαβριήλ m French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Catalan, English, Romanian, Polish, Czech, Slovak, Georgian, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name גַבְרִיאֵל (Gavri'el) meaning "God is my strong man", derived from גֶּבֶר (gever) meaning "strong man, hero" and אֵל ('el) meaning "God". Gabriel is an archangel in Hebrew tradition, often appearing as a messenger of God. In the Old Testament he is sent to interpret the visions of the prophet Daniel, while in the New Testament he serves as the announcer of the births of John to Zechariah and Jesus to Mary. According to Islamic tradition he was the angel who dictated the Quran to Muhammad.... [more]

Gad Γάδ m Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew
Means "fortune, luck" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament, Gad is the first son of Jacob by Leah's slave-girl Zilpah, and the ancestor of one of the twelve tribes of the Israelites. His name is explained in Genesis 30:11. Another Gad in the Old Testament is a prophet of King David.

Gaios Γάϊος m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Greek form of Gaius.

Gamaliel Γαμαλιήλ m Biblical, Biblical Hebrew, Biblical Greek
Means "my reward is God" in Hebrew. This name appears in the Old Testament belonging to a son of Pedahzur. It was also borne by a 1st-century Jewish priest and scholar, mentioned in Acts in the New Testament as a teacher of Saint Paul.

Gedeon Γεδεών m Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Gideon used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Goliath Γολιάθ m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From Hebrew גָּלְיָת (Golyat), possibly derived from גָּלָה (galah) meaning "uncover, reveal". This is the name of the giant Philistine who is slain by David in the Old Testament.

Hananias Ἁνανίας m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Ananias.

Hannas Ἅννας m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Annas.

Herodes Ἡρῴδης m Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Latin form of Herod, as well as the usual Biblical Greek transcription of Ἡρῴδης: after the classical period, the ι in the sequence ωι (often written as a subscript like ῳ) was not pronounced.

Herodion Ἡρῳδίων m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Derivative of the Greek name Herodes (see Herod). This name is mentioned briefly in Paul's epistle to the Romans in the New Testament. According to tradition he was a bishop of Patras, Greece, and was later martyred in Rome with Saint Peter.

Hosee Ὡσηέ m Biblical Greek
Form of Hoshea (and Hosea) used in the Greek Bible.

Iachin Ἰαχίν m Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Jachin used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Iair Ἰαΐρ m Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Jair used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Iairos Ἰάϊρος m Biblical Greek
New Testament Greek form of Jairus.

Iakob Ἰακώβ m Biblical Greek, Georgian
Form of Jacob used in the Greek Old Testament, as well as in the Greek New Testament when referring to the patriarch. This is also the Georgian form of the name (referring to the two apostles named James as well as the patriarch).

Iakobos Ἰάκωβος m Biblical Greek
Form of Jacob used in the Greek New Testament to refer to the two apostles named James.

Iapheth Ἰάφεθ m Biblical Greek
Form of Japheth used in the Greek Old Testament.

Iared Ἰαρέδ m Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Jared used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Iason Ἰάσων m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, Greek, Georgian
Greek and Georgian form of Jason.

Iephthae Ἰεφθάε m Biblical Greek
Form of Jephthah used in the Greek Old Testament.

Ierameel Ἰεραμεήλ m Biblical Greek
Form of Jerahmeel used in the Greek Old Testament (the spelling varies).

Ieremias Ἰερεμίας m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Jeremiah.

Iesous Ἰησοῦς m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Joshua and Jesus.

Iessai Ἰεσσαί m Biblical Greek
Biblical Greek form of Jesse.

Iezekiel Ἰεζεκιήλ m Biblical Greek
Biblical Greek form of Ezekiel.

Ioab Ἰωάβ m Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Greek and Latin form of Joab.

Ioannes Ἰωάννης m Biblical Greek
Biblical Greek form of Yochanan (see John).

Iob Ἰώβ m Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Job used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Ioel Ἰωήλ m Biblical Greek
Form of Joel used in the Greek Old Testament.

Ionas Ἰωνᾶς m Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Form of Jonah used in the Greek Bible. It is also the form used in the Latin New Testament.

Ionathan Ἰωνάθαν m Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Form of Jonathan and Jehonathan used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Ioram Ἰωράμ m Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Joram used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Iosaphat Ἰωσαφάτ m Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Jehoshaphat used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Ioseph Ἰωσήφ m Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Form of Joseph used in the Greek and Latin Bible.

Ioses Ἰωσῆς m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Joses.

Iosias Ἰωσίας m Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Josiah used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Iou Ἰού m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Jehu.

Ioubal Ἰουβάλ m Biblical Greek
Form of Jubal used in the Greek Old Testament.

Ioudas Ἰούδας m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Judah.

Isaak Ἰσαάκ m Greek, Russian (Rare), German (Rare), Biblical Greek
Greek, Russian and German form of Isaac.

Ismael Ἰσμαήλ m Spanish, Portuguese, Biblical Greek
Spanish and Portuguese form of Ishmael. This is also the form used in the Greek Old Testament.

Israel Ἰσραήλ m Jewish, English, Spanish, Biblical, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name יִשְׂרָאֵל (Yisra'el) meaning "God contends", from the roots שָׂרָה (sarah) meaning "to contend, to fight" and אֵל ('el) meaning "God". In the Old Testament, Israel (who was formerly named Jacob; see Genesis 32:28) wrestles with an angel. The ancient and modern states of Israel took their names from him.

Issachar Ἰσσαχάρ m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Possibly means "man of hire" or "there is reward", from Hebrew שָׁכַר (shakhar) meaning "hire, wage, reward". In the Old Testament this is the name of one of the twelve sons of Jacob (by Leah) and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. A justification for the name's meaning is given in Genesis 30:18.

Ithamar Ἰθάμαρ m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name אִיתָמָר ('Itamar) meaning "date palm island". This is the name of a son of Aaron in the Old Testament.

Kaiaphas Καϊάφας m Biblical Greek
Form of Caiaphas found in the Greek New Testament.

Kain Κάϊν m Biblical Greek
Form of Cain used in the Greek Old Testament.

Kainan Καϊνάν m Biblical Greek
Form of Cainan used in the Greek Old Testament.

Karpos Καρπός m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Greek form of Carpus.

Kephas Κηφᾶς m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Cephas.

Kleopas Κλεοπᾶς m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Cleopas.

Klopas Κλωπᾶς m Biblical Greek
Form of Clopas used in the Greek New Testament.

Kreskes Κρήσκης m Biblical Greek
Form of Crescens used in the Greek New Testament.

Kyros Κῦρος m Old Persian (Hellenized), Biblical Greek
Greek form of Old Persian Kuruš (see Cyrus).

Lamech Λάμεχ m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Possibly means "to make low" in Hebrew. This is the name of two characters in Genesis in the Old Testament, the first being a descendant of Cain, and the second being a descendant of Seth and the father of Noah.

Lazaros Λάζαρος m Greek, Biblical Greek
Greek form of Lazarus.

Leui Λευΐ m Biblical Greek
Form of Levi used in the Greek Bible.

Loukas Λουκᾶς m Biblical Greek, Greek
Original Greek form of Luke.

Loukios Λούκιος m Ancient Roman (Hellenized), Biblical Greek
Greek form of Lucius.

Manaem Μαναήμ m Biblical Greek
Form of Menahem used in the Greek Old Testament.

Manasses Μανασσῆς m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Manasseh used in the Greek and Latin Bible. It is also the form used in some English versions of the New Testament.

Mardochaios Μαρδοχαῖος m Biblical Greek
Biblical Greek form of Mordecai.

Markos Μᾶρκος m Greek, Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Greek form of Marcus (see Mark).

Matthaios Ματθαῖος m Biblical Greek, Greek
Greek form of Mattityahu (see Matthew). It is more accurately transcribed Mattheos in modern Greek.

Matthan Ματθάν m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Mattan used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament. This form of the name is also used in English versions of the New Testament, being borne by the great-grandfather of Jesus.

Matthias Ματθίας m German, French, Dutch, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From Greek Ματθίας (Matthias), a variant of Ματθαῖος (see Matthew). This form appears in the New Testament as the name of the apostle chosen to replace the traitor Judas Iscariot. This was also the name of kings of Hungary (spelled Mátyás in Hungarian), including Matthias I who made important reforms to the kingdom in the 15th century.

Micha 1 Μιχά m Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, German, Dutch
Form of Micah used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament (when referring to the man from the Book of Judges). It is also the German and Dutch form.

Michael Μιχαήλ m English, German, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Dutch, Czech, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name מִיכָאֵל (Mikha'el) meaning "who is like God?". This is a rhetorical question, implying no person is like God. Michael is one of the archangels in Hebrew tradition and the only one identified as an archangel in the Bible. In the Book of Daniel in the Old Testament he is named as a protector of Israel (see Daniel 12:1). In the Book of Revelation in the New Testament he is portrayed as the leader of heaven's armies in the war against Satan, and is thus considered the patron saint of soldiers in Christianity.... [more]

Michaias Μιχαίας m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Micaiah. It is also used in the Greek Old Testament when referring to the prophet Micah.

Mikhael Μιχαήλ m Hebrew, Biblical Greek
Modern Hebrew form of Michael, as well as an alternate Greek transcription.

Mnason Μνάσων m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Ancient Greek
Possibly means "reminding" in Greek. In Acts in the New Testament Paul stays in Jerusalem with a man named Mnason, a Jew who was originally from Cyprus.

Mouses Μωϋσῆς m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Moses.

Nabouchodonosor Ναβουχοδονόσορ m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Nebuchadnezzar.

Nadab Ναδάβ m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Means "generous" in Hebrew. This is the name of a son of Aaron in the Old Testament. He was consumed by flames and killed when he offered unauthorized fire to God. It was also the name of the second king of Israel.

Naoum Ναούμ m Biblical Greek
Form of Nahum used in the Greek Old Testament.

Nathan Ναθάν m English, French, Hebrew, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name נָתָן (Natan) meaning "he gave". In the Old Testament this is the name of a prophet during the reign of King David. He chastised David for his adultery with Bathsheba and for the death of Uriah the Hittite. Later he championed Solomon as David's successor. This was also the name of a son of David and Bathsheba.... [more]

Nathanael Ναθαναήλ m Biblical, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name נְתַנְאֵל (Netan'el) meaning "God has given", from the elements נָתַן (natan) meaning "to give" and אֵל ('el) meaning "God". It is borne by several minor characters in the Old Testament, typically spelled Nethanel or Nethaneel. In the New Testament this is the name of an apostle, probably another name of the apostle called Bartholomew.

Nebrod Νεβρώδ m Biblical Greek
Form of Nimrod used in the Greek Old Testament.

Neemias Νεεμίας m Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Nehemiah used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Nekoda Νεκωδά m Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew
Means "marked" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of the head of a family of temple servants.

Nereus Νηρεύς m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Derived from Greek νηρός (neros) meaning "water". In Greek myth this was the name of a god of the sea, the father of the Nereids. It is mentioned briefly in the New Testament, belonging to a Christian in Rome. This was also the name of a Roman saint of the 1st century, a member of the army, who was martyred with his companion Achilleus because they refused to execute Christians.

Nikanor Νικάνωρ m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek, Russian (Rare)
Greek and Russian form of Nicanor.

Nikodemos Νικόδημος m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Ancient Greek form of Nicodemus.

Noe Νῶε m Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, Georgian
Form of Noah 1 used in the Greek and Latin Bible. This is also the Georgian form.

Nymphas Νυμφᾶς m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek, Biblical
Short form of Nymphodoros. This name is mentioned briefly by Paul in his epistle to the Colossians in the New Testament. Alternatively, the Greek text might be read as Nympha referring to a woman. Some bible translations use Nymphas, others use Nympha.

Obed Ὠβήδ m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Means "serving, worshipping" in Hebrew. This is the name of several Old Testament characters including the grandfather of David.

Olympas Ὀλυμπᾶς m Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, Ancient Greek
Probably a shortened form of a longer name such as Olympiodoros. It is mentioned briefly in the New Testament.

Onesimos Ὀνήσιμος m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Greek form of Onesimus.

Onesiphoros Ὀνησίφορος m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Ancient Greek form of Onesiphorus.

Ourbanos Οὐρβανός m Biblical Greek
Form of Urban used in the Greek New Testament.

Ouri Οὐρί m Biblical Greek
Form of Uri used in the Greek Old Testament.

Ourias Οὐρίας m Biblical Greek
Form of Uriah used in the Greek Old Testament.

Ouriel Οὐριήλ m Biblical Greek
Form of Uriel used in the Greek Old Testament.

Ozazias Ὀζαζίας m Biblical Greek
Form of Azaziah used in the Greek Bible.

Ozi Ὀζί m Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Uzzi used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Ozias Ὀζίας m Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of Uzziah used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Oziel Ὀζιήλ m Biblical Greek
Form of Uzziel used in the Greek Old Testament.

Paulos Παῦλος m Biblical Greek
Biblical Greek form of Paul.

Petros Πέτρος m Greek, Armenian, Biblical Greek
Greek and Armenian form of Peter.

Phanouel Φανουήλ m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Penuel.

Phares Φαρές m Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Form of Perez used in the Greek and Latin Bible.

Phelix Φῆλιξ m Biblical Greek
Form of Felix used in the Greek New Testament.

Phestos Φῆστος m Biblical Greek
Form of Festus used in the Greek New Testament.

Philemon Φιλήμων m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Ancient Greek
Means "affectionate" in Greek, a derivative of φίλημα (philema) meaning "kiss". Philemon was the recipient of one of Paul's epistles in the New Testament.

Philetos Φίλητος m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Philetus.

Philippos Φίλιππος m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Greek form of Philip.

Phinees Φινεές m Biblical Greek
Form of Phinehas used in the Greek Old Testament.

Prochoros Πρόχορος m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Greek form of Prochorus.

Rhagouel Ῥαγουήλ m Biblical Greek
Form of Reuel used in the Greek Old Testament.

Rhaphael Ῥαφαήλ m Biblical Greek
Biblical Greek form of Raphael.

Rhouben Ῥουβήν m Biblical Greek
Biblical Greek form of Reuben.

Salathiel Σαλαθιήλ m Biblical, Biblical Greek
Greek form of Shealtiel. This form is also used in some English versions of the Bible (including the King James Version).

Salomon Σαλωμών m French, Biblical French, Biblical Polish, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
French form of Solomon. This form also occurs in the Greek and Latin Old Testament (with the forms Σολομών and Solomon in the New Testament).

Samouel Σαμουήλ m Biblical Greek
Form of Samuel found in the Greek Old Testament.

Sampson 1 Σαμψών m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Shimshon (see Samson).

Saoul Σαούλ m Biblical Greek
Form of Saul used in the Greek Old Testament.

Sem Σήμ m Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Dutch
Form of Shem used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Seth 1 Σήθ m English, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Means "placed" or "appointed" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament he is the third named son of Adam and Eve, and the ancestor of Noah and all humankind. In England this name came into use after the Protestant Reformation.

Silas Σίλας m English, Greek, Danish, German, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
The name of a companion of Saint Paul in the New Testament. It is probably a short form of Silvanus, a name that Paul calls him by in the epistles. It is possible that Silvanus and Silas were Latin and Greek forms of the Hebrew name Saul (via Aramaic).... [more]

Silouanos Σιλουανός m Biblical Greek
Form of Silvanus used in the Greek New Testament.

Simon 1 Σίμων m English, French, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, Dutch, Hungarian, Slovene, Romanian, Macedonian, Georgian, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From Σίμων (Simon), the New Testament Greek form of the Hebrew name שִׁמְעוֹן (Shim'on) meaning "hearing, listening", derived from שָׁמַע (shama') meaning "to hear, to listen". This name is spelled Simeon, based on Greek Συμεών, in many translations of the Old Testament, where it is borne by the second son of Jacob. The New Testament spelling may show influence from the otherwise unrelated Greek name Simon 2.... [more]

Solomon Σολομών m Biblical, English, Jewish, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
From the Hebrew name שְׁלֹמֹה (Shelomoh), which was derived from Hebrew שָׁלוֹם (shalom) meaning "peace". As told in the Old Testament, Solomon was a king of Israel, the son of David and Bathsheba. He was renowned for his wisdom and wealth. Towards the end of his reign he angered God by turning to idolatry. Supposedly, he was the author of the Book of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and the Song of Solomon.... [more]

Stephanos Στέφανος m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek, Greek
Greek form of Stephen. In Modern Greek it is usually transcribed Stefanos.

Symeon Συμεών m Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Old Testament Greek (though occurring rarely in the New Testament) and Latin form of Simeon.

Thaddaios Θαδδαῖος m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Thaddeus.

Thomas Θωμᾶς m English, French, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Greek, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Greek form of the Aramaic name תָּאוֹמָא (Ta'oma') meaning "twin". In the New Testament this is the name of an apostle. When he heard that Jesus had risen from the dead he initially doubted the story, until Jesus appeared before him and he examined his wounds himself. According to tradition he was martyred in India. Due to his renown, the name came into general use in the Christian world.... [more]

Timaios Τίμαιος m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Greek form of Timaeus.

Timon Τίμων m Ancient Greek, Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, Dutch
Derived from Greek τιμάω (timao) meaning "to honour, to esteem". According to ancient writers, this was the name of a wealthy man of Athens who grew to hate humanity after he lost his riches and his friends deserted him. His story is related in Shakespeare's tragedy Timon of Athens (1607). This name is also mentioned in the New Testament as belonging to one of the original seven deacons of the church, considered a saint.

Timotheos Τιμόθεος m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Greek form of Timothy.

Titos Τίτος m Biblical Greek
Form of Titus used in the Greek New Testament.

Tobias Τωβίας m Biblical, German, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, English, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Greek form of Tobiah. This is the name of the hero of the apocryphal Book of Tobit, which appears in many English versions of the Old Testament. It relates how Tobit's son Tobias, with the help of the angel Raphael, is able to drive away a demon who has plagued Sarah, who subsequently becomes his wife. This story was popular in the Middle Ages, and the name came into occasional use in parts of Europe at that time. In England it became common after the Protestant Reformation.

Tobith Τωβίθ m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Tobit.

Trophimos Τρόφιμος m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Original Greek form of Trophimus.

Zaboulon Ζαβουλών m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Zebulun.

Zacharias Ζαχαρίας m Biblical, Biblical Greek, Greek
Greek form of Zechariah. This form of the name is used in most English versions of the New Testament to refer to the father of John the Baptist. It was also borne by an 8th-century pope (called Zachary in English).

Zakchaios Ζακχαῖος m Biblical Greek
Form of Zacchaeus used in the Greek New Testament.

Zebedaios Ζεβεδαῖος m Biblical Greek
New Testament Greek form of Zebedee.