Abaddon m BiblicalMeans
"ruin, destruction" in Hebrew. In Revelation in the New Testament this is another name of the angel of the abyss.
Abednego m BiblicalMeans
"servant of Nebo" in Akkadian,
Nebo being the Babylonian god of wisdom. In the Old Testament Abednego is the Babylonian name given to
Azariah, one of the three men cast into a blazing furnace but saved from harm by God, as told in the Book of Daniel.
Achan m BiblicalPossibly a variation of the Hebrew word
עֲכָר ('akhar) meaning
"trouble". In the Old Testament, Achan is stoned to death because he steals forbidden items during the assault on Jericho.
Achim 2 m BiblicalPossibly means
"he will establish" in Hebrew. In the New Testament this name is listed as an ancestor of
Jesus.
Adino m BiblicalMeans
"ornament" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of one of King
David's mighty men.
Allon m BiblicalMeans
"oak" in Hebrew. This name is mentioned briefly in the Old Testament.
Alva 2 m EnglishVariant of
Alvah. A famous bearer of this name was the inventor Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931).
Alvah m BiblicalMeans
"his highness" in Hebrew. This name is mentioned in the Old Testament as belonging to a descendant of Esau.
Amal 2 m BiblicalMeans
"work" in Hebrew. This was the name of an Asherite in the Old Testament.
Ami 1 m BiblicalMeans
"trustworthy, reliable" in Hebrew. This was the name of a servant of King
Solomon in the Old Testament.
Apphia f BiblicalGreek form of a Hebrew name that possibly meant
"increasing". This is a name mentioned in
Paul's epistle to
Philemon in the New Testament.
Areli m BiblicalMeans
"lion of God, hero" in Hebrew. This was the name of a son of
Gad in the Old Testament.
Aretas m BiblicalGreek form of an Aramaic name, of unknown meaning. This was the name of four Nabataean kings of
Petra in Jordan, including the first king (2nd century BC). King Aretas IV is mentioned briefly in the New Testament.
Aridai m BiblicalMeaning uncertain, possibly of Persian origin. In the Old Testament this is the name of one of the ten sons of
Haman killed by the Jews.
Azazel m BiblicalMeans
"scapegoat" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament, this is the name of the recipient of a sacrificial goat. The identity of Azazel is not clear; it may in fact be the name of the place where the goat is to be sacrificed, or it may be the name of some sort of evil desert demon.
Azel m BiblicalMeans
"reserved" in Hebrew. This is both the name of a minor character and a place name in the Old Testament.
Azubah f BiblicalMeans
"forsaken" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of
Caleb's wife.
Buz m BiblicalMeans
"contempt" in Hebrew. This is the name of a son of
Abraham's brother
Nahor in the Old Testament.
Carmi m BiblicalMeans
"vine" in Hebrew. This was the name of a son of Reuben in the Old Testament.
Dathan m BiblicalPossibly means
"fountain" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of one of the conspirators against
Moses.
Eder 1 m BiblicalMeans
"flock" in Hebrew. This was the name of a son of Beriah in the Old Testament.
Edom m BiblicalFrom Hebrew
אָדֹם ('adom) meaning
"red". According to the Old Testament,
Esau, who is described as having red skin, was given this name because he traded his birthright for a helping of red broth. The bible goes on to tell that Esau was the founder of the ancient nation of Edom, located to the south of the kingdom of Judah.
Elam m BiblicalPossibly means either "hidden" or "eternity" in Hebrew. This is the name of several characters in the Old Testament, including a son of
Shem who was the ancestor of the Elamite peoples.
Eldad m BiblicalMeans
"God has loved" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament he is one of the two elders who prophesies in the Israelite camp.
Eliakim m BiblicalMeans
"God rises" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of the master of Hezekiah's household.
Elioenai m BiblicalMeans
"my eyes look to God" in Hebrew. This was the name of several minor characters in the Old Testament.
Gera m BiblicalPossibly means
"a grain" in Hebrew. This was the name of several members of the tribe of Benjamin in the Old Testament.
Hammoleketh f BiblicalMeans
"the reigning one, queen" in Hebrew, a derivative of
מָלַכְ (malakh) meaning "to reign". In the Old Testament, this is the name of the sister of
Gilead.
Havilah m BiblicalProbably means
"to dance, to circle, to twist" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is both a place name and a masculine personal name.
Heber 2 m BiblicalMeans
"enclave" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this name is borne by a great-grandson of
Jacob and also by the husband of
Jael.
Helah f BiblicalMeans
"rust" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this name is mentioned as one of the wives of Asher.
Hirah m BiblicalMeans
"splendour" in Hebrew. This was the name of a companion of Judah in the Old Testament.
Hoglah f BiblicalMeans
"partridge" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of one of the daughters of
Zelophehad.
Hosanna f BiblicalFrom the Aramaic religious expression
הושע נא (Hosha' na') meaning
"deliver us" in Hebrew. In the New Testament this is exclaimed by those around
Jesus when he first enters Jerusalem.
Huri m BiblicalMeans
"linen weaver" in Hebrew. This was the name of the father of Abihail in the Old Testament.
Ishvi m BiblicalMeans
"he resembles me" in Hebrew. This is the name of a son of
Asher in the Old Testament.
Ithiel m BiblicalPossibly means
"God is with me" in Hebrew. This is the name of a minor character in the Old Testament.
Ivah f BiblicalFrom the name of a district of Babylon, mentioned in the Old Testament.
Jaala m BiblicalMeans
"wild goat" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of a servant of Solomon.
Jaasau m BiblicalMeans
"they will do" in Hebrew. This was the name of a descendant of Bani in the Old Testament.
Jabez m BiblicalMeans
"sorrow" in Hebrew. This is the name of a character in the Old Testament who is blessed by God.
Jabin m BiblicalMeans
"perceptive" in Hebrew. This name was borne by two kings of Hazor in the Old Testament.
Jada 2 m BiblicalMeans
"he knows" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament, Jada is a son of Onam.
Joktan m BiblicalMeans
"small" in Hebrew. This is the name of a son of Eber in the Old Testament.
Lo-Ruhamah f BiblicalMeans
"not loved" or
"no mercy" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament the prophet
Hosea was told by God, who was displeased with the people of Israel, to name his daughter this.
Madai m BiblicalMeans
"Medes" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of a son of
Japheth. He was the ancestor of the Medes, an ancient people related to the Persians.
Medad m BiblicalMeans
"love" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament Medad is one of the elders who prophesies in the camp of the Israelites after the flight from Egypt.
Merari m BiblicalMeans
"bitter" in Hebrew. This is the name of the youngest son of
Levi in the Old Testament.
Meshach m BiblicalPossibly means
"who is what Aku is?" in Akkadian,
Aku being the name of the Babylonian god of the moon. In the Book of Daniel in the Old Testament this is the Babylonian name of Mishael, one of the three men cast into a blazing furnace but saved from harm by God.
Moab m BiblicalMeans
"of his father" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of a son of
Lot. He was the ancestor of the Moabites, a people who lived in the region called Moab to the east of Israel.
Nahor m BiblicalMeans
"snorting" in Hebrew. Nahor is the name of both the grandfather and a brother of
Abraham in the Old Testament.
Ohad m BiblicalMeans
"united" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament he is the third son of
Simeon.
Othniel m BiblicalMeaning uncertain, possibly
"lion of God" or
"strength of God" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament he is a nephew or brother of
Caleb who becomes the first of the ruling judges of the Israelites.
Pallu m BiblicalMeans
"distinguished" in Hebrew. This was the name of a son of Reuben in the Old Testament.
Peninnah f BiblicalMeans
"precious stone, pearl" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of one of the wives of
Elkanah, the other being
Hannah.
Rahab f BiblicalMeans
"spacious" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of a woman of Jericho who helped the Israelites capture the city.
Ram 1 m BiblicalMeans
"exalted" in Hebrew. This was a son of Hezron in the Old Testament.
Reumah f BiblicalMeans
"elevated, exalted" in Hebrew, derived
רָאַם (ra'am) meaning "to rise". In the Old Testament, Reumah was a concubine of
Nahor and by him the mother of four sons.
Rizpah f BiblicalMeans
"coal, hot stone" in Hebrew. According to the Old Testament Rizpah was one of
Saul's concubines. After her sons were put to death by the Gibeonites, she guarded the displayed bodies for five months to prevent animals from eating them.
Selah f BiblicalFrom a Hebrew musical term that occurs many times in the Old Testament Psalms. It was probably meant to indicate a musical pause.
Shadrach m BiblicalMeans
"command of Aku" in Akkadian,
Aku being the name of the Babylonian god of the moon. In the Old Testament Shadrach is the Babylonian name of
Hananiah, one of the three men cast into a fiery furnace but saved by God.
Shamgar m BiblicalPossibly means
"sword" in Hebrew. Shamgar was one of the Old Testament judges.
Sharar m BiblicalMeans
"enemy" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of the father of Ahiam.
Sheba m BiblicalMeans
"oath" in Hebrew. This is the name of several characters in the Old Testament. Also in the Bible, this is a place name, referring to a region in Ethiopia. The queen of Sheba visited Solomon after hearing of his wisdom.
Shemer m BiblicalPossibly means
"preserved" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of the owner of the hill upon which Samaria was built.
Shiloh m & f BiblicalFrom an Old Testament place name possibly meaning
"tranquil" in Hebrew. It is also used prophetically in the Old Testament to refer to a person, often understood to be the Messiah (see
Genesis 49:10). This may in fact be a mistranslation.
... [more] Tahpenes f BiblicalProbably of Egyptian origin, possibly meaning
"the wife of the king", derived from the feminine determiner
tꜣ and
ḥmt "woman, wife" combined with the masculine determiner
pꜣ and
nsw "king". Queen Tahpenes was a wife of an Egyptian pharaoh according to the Book of Kings in the Old Testament.
Talitha f BiblicalMeans
"little girl" in Aramaic. The name is taken from the phrase
talitha cumi meaning "little girl arise" spoken by
Jesus in order to restore a young girl to life (see
Mark 5:41).
Taphath f BiblicalPossibly means
"drop" in Hebrew. According to the Old Testament Taphath was a daughter of
Solomon.
Tekoa m BiblicalPossibly means either
"stockade" or
"horn, trumpet" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament this is the name of a both a city and a son of Ashhur.
Tiras m BiblicalFrom Hebrew
תִּירָס (Tiras), meaning unknown. Tiras is a grandson of
Noah in the Old Testament. This is also a modern Hebrew word meaning "corn".
Zadok m BiblicalMeans
"righteous" in Hebrew. This is the name of several characters in the Old Testament, most notably the high priest of Israel during the reigns of
David and
Solomon. Solomon was anointed by Zadok.
Zalmon m BiblicalMeans
"shady" in Hebrew. This is the name of one of
David's mighty men in the Old Testament.
Zelophehad m BiblicalPossibly means either
"first born" or
"shadow from terror" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament, Zelophehad is a man who dies while the Israelites are wandering in the wilderness, leaving five daughters as heirs.
Zimri m BiblicalMeans
"my praise" or
"my music" in Hebrew. This was the name of a king of Israel according to the Old Testament. He ruled for only seven days, when he was succeeded by the commander of the army
Omri. Another Zimri in the Old Testament was the the lover of the Midianite woman
Cozbi.