This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the usage is Biblical (All).
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Kohath m BiblicalOne of the sons of
Levi and the patriarchal founder of the Kohathites, one of the four main divisions of the Levites in biblical times.
Kolaiah קוֹלָיָה m Biblical, HebrewFrom the Hebrew name קוֹלָיָה (
Qolayah) meaning "voice of
Yahweh" from קוֹל (
qol) "sound, voice" and
Yah. This was the name of two biblical Israelites, one of whom was the father of
Ahab and 'a false prophet and a lecherous man'.
Korah קֹ֫רַח m BiblicalAllegedly means "bald" or "baldness" from Hebrew קָרַח
(qarach) "to make (oneself) bald, depilate" ("usually (by mourners) for the dead"). In the Old Testament this name belonged to two Edomites and three Israelites, as well as a town.
Koz m BiblicalMeans "thorn". In the Bible, this was the name of a descendant of
Judah.
Lamuel m Biblical, Biblical Latin, FilipinoForm of
Lemuel used in the Bishops' Bible (1568), Douay-Rheims Bible (1582-1610), the Clementine Vulgate (1592) and the Nova Vulgata ("Neo-Vulgate", 1979). The latter two are respectively the former and current official Bible of the Roman Catholic Church.
Letushim m BiblicalA name of Biblical origin meaning ‘hammermen’ or ‘filemen’. It was mentioned in Genesis 25:3 as the name of De’dan’s son. He was also married to Saul’s daughter Michal.
Lo-ammi לא עמי m BiblicalMeans "not my people", ultimately derived from Hebrew לא (lo') meaning "no, not" and עם ('am) meaning "people".... [
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Maasiai m BiblicalMeans "worker of Jehovah" in Hebrew. This was one of the priests resident at Jerusalem at the Captivity I Chronicles 9:12
Machbanai m BiblicalHebrew for "Clad with a mantle, or bond of the Lord", one of the Gadite heroes who joined
David in the wilderness I Chronicles 12:13
Machi m BiblicalMachi of the Tribe of
Gad was the father of
Geuel, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:15.
Magog m Biblical, MuslimThe name Magog is obscure, but may come from the Assyrian
mat-Gugu, "Land of
Gyges", i.e., Lydia. Alternatively, Gog may be derived from Magog rather than the other way round, and "Magog" may be code for Babylon.
Mahalaleel מַהֲלָלאֵל m Biblical HebrewLiterally means "praise of GOD (El);" son of Kenan (Qayin) and great-grandson of Seth according to Genealogy of Genesis 5:12,13,15-17; 1 Chronicles 1:2. An inhabitant of Judah in Nehemiah 11:4, a descendent of Judah, son of Jacob, great-grandson of Abraham, through the lineage of Perez.
Mahazioth m BiblicalMeaning "visions," a Kohathite Levite, chief of the twenty-third course of musicians I Chronicles 25:4,I Chronicles 25:30
Mahershalalhashbaz מַהֵר שָׁלָל חָשׁ בַּז m Biblical, English (Puritan)From the Hebrew name מַהֵר שָׁלָל חָשׁ בַּז
(Maher-shalal-hash-baz) which is variously interpreted as meaning "quick to plunder and swift to spoil" or "he has made haste to the plunder!" It is a prophetic name or title which occurs in Isaiah 8:1 in the Old Testament and is a reference to the impending plunder of Samaria and Damascus by the king of Assyria.... [
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Mahlon מחלון m Biblical, English (Rare)Meaning uncertain; sometimes misinterpreted as a variant of
Mahlah ("weakness, sickness" from Hebrew
Machlah). In the Old Testament this was the name of the son of Naomi and first husband of Ruth (Ruth 1:2,5; 4:9-10)... [
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Mahol m BiblicalMeaning "dance," the father of four sons 1st Kings 4:31 who were inferior in wisdom only to
Solomon.
Malchiah הַחֲמִישִׁ m BiblicalMeans "
Yahweh is king" in Hebrew. Several persons in the Old Testament bear this name.
Malchiel m Biblical, HebrewMeans "my king is God" in Hebrew, derived from Hebrew
malákh "to rule" combined with
el "God". In other words, this name is a cognate of
Elimelech... [
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Malchi-shua m BiblicalMeaning "King of help," one of the four sons of
Saul I Chronicles 8:33. He perished along with his father in the battle of Gilboa Sa1. 31:2.
Malchus m BiblicalMeans "my king" in Hebrew, from the root
melek, meaning "king". According to the Gospel of John in the New Testament, this was the name of a servant of
Caiaphas who participated in the arrest of Jesus at Gethsemane... [
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Mallothi m BiblicalMeaning "My fullness," a Kohathite Levite, one of the sons of
Heman the Levite (I Chronicles 25:4), and chief of the nineteenth division of the temple musicians I Chronicles 25:26
Mammon m Biblical, Judeo-Christian-Islamic LegendMeans "wealth, riches". In the New Testament, this was material wealth or greed, which was often personified as a deity. Sixteenth century German theologian Peter Binsfeld classified him as one of the seven princes of Hell.
Manoah מָנ֫וֹחַ m BiblicalMeans "rest" or "quiet". In the Old Testament, he is the father of Samson.
Massa m BiblicalHebrew for a type of gift, one of the sons of
Ishmael, the founder of an Arabian tribe (Gen. 25:14); a nomad tribe inhabiting the Arabian desert toward Babylonia.
Matatías m Biblical SpanishThis name is the Spanish transliteration of the name "Mattathias", which comes from biblical figures in the Old and New Testaments.
Mathusael m Biblical, Biblical LatinForm of
Methushael used in the Douay-Rheims Bible (1582-1610), the Clementine Vulgate (1592) and the Nova Vulgata ("Neo-Vulgate", 1979). The latter two are respectively the former and current official Bible of the Roman Catholic Church.
Mattenai m BiblicalThe name of a minor Biblical character, a priest during the return from Babylonia.
Maviael m Biblical, Biblical LatinForm of
Mehujael used in the Douay-Rheims Bible (1582-1610), the Clementine Vulgate (1592) and the Nova Vulgata ("Neo-Vulgate", 1979). The latter two are respectively the former and current official Bible of the Roman Catholic Church.
Melchizedek מַלְכִּי-צֶדֶק m BiblicalMeans "my king is righteousness" from Hebrew מֶלֶךְ
(mélekh) meaning "king" and צֶדֶק
(tzédek) meaning "righteousness". In the Old Testament this is the name of a priest king who gives
Abraham a blessing.
Memucan m BiblicalMemucan was one of the seven vice-regents of the Persian King Ahasuerus(Also know as king Xerxes). Memucan was possibly another name for Haman.
Meraiah m BiblicalMeaning "resistance," a chief priest, a contemporary of the high priest
Joiakim (Neh 12:12).
Mered m BiblicalMered is a Biblical figure, who was from the Tribe of
Judah and noted as the husband of
Bithiah, daughter of Pharaoh. Bithiah was the foster mother of
Moses... [
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Meremoth m Biblical"Exaltations, heights", a priest who returned from Babylon with
Zerubbabel (Nehemiah 12:3), to whom were sent the sacred vessels (Ezra 8:33) belonging to the temple... [
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Meshelemiah m Biblical"Friendship of Jehovah", a Levite of the family of the Korhites, called also
Shelemiah (Ch1 9:21),(Ch1 26:1-14) He was a temple gate-keeper in the time of
David.
Methushael מְת֫וּשָׁאֵל m Biblical, HebrewMeans "man of God" in Hebrew, derived from Hebrew
math "man, mankind" and
el "God". In the bible, this was the name of a descendant of
Cain.
Mibhar m Biblical"Choice", a Hagarene, one of
David's warriors (Ch1 11:38); called also
Bani the Gadite (Sa2 23:36).
Michri m Biblical"Prize of Jehovah" or "Selling", a Benjamite, the father of
Uzzi (Ch1 9:8).
Mijamin m BiblicalMijamin meaning, "from the right hand," is the name of three persons mentioned in the Bible.
Milaiai m Biblical"Eloquent", a Levitical musician (Neh 12:36) who took part in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem.
Milcom m Biblical, Near Eastern Mythology, English (Puritan)In the Old Testament, Milcom was the highest of the Ammonite gods. It is generally accepted that this name is a form of the common Semitic noun meaning "king" (Hebrew
melek), and became an epithet of the head of the Ammonite pantheon... [
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Mishael מישאכ m Biblical, HebrewMeans "who is like God". This is the name of two characters in the Bible.
Misham m Biblical"Their cleansing" or "their beholding", a Benjamite, one of the sons of
Elpaal (Ch1 8:12).
Mishmannah מִשְׁמַנָּה m BiblicalMeaning "fat, sleek," one of the Gadite heroes who gathered to
David at Ziklag (Ch1 12:10).
Moza מוֹצָא m BiblicalHebrew "going forth" said of flowing water, the rising sun, leafing plants, etc.
Muppim מֻפִּים m BiblicalMeaning "wave offerings," was the eighth son of
Benjamin in Genesis 46:21 and Numbers 26:39.
Mushi מוּשִׁי m BiblicalMeaning "touch, sensitive," was a son of
Merari of the house of
Levi according to Exodus 6:19, born in Egypt.
Naaman נַעֲמָן m BiblicalThe Hebrew meaning of the boy's name Naaman is "pleasant; pleasantness" or even "beautiful; agreeable; delightful." ... [
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Naarai נַעֲרַי m BiblicalThis name comes from the root נער (
na'ar), which has three meanings. The meaning that is most likely is "youth" or "child", but it can also mean "to growl" and "to shake loose". The second part of the name, י (
yod), is also of uncertain meaning... [
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Nabal m Biblical HebrewMeans "fool; senseless; failure". This was the name of a rich Calebite who was the first husband of Abigail.
Nachshon נַחְשׁוֹן m Biblical, HebrewApparently means "diviner" in Hebrew. However, I found a source that claims it is derived from Hebrew
nachash "serpent, snake". Nachshon appears in the Bible as the brother-in-law of
Aaron, and the prince of the tribe of
Judah, who was the first Jew to enter the Red Sea before it split (Exodus 6:23).
Naham נַחַם m & f BiblicalFrom the Hebrew verb נָחַם
(nacham) meaning "to comfort". This name occurs in a biblical passage where it is unclear whether the bearer of the name is male or female, although most scholars agree that this person was likely male.
Naharai נַחֲרַי m BiblicalThe name comes from נחר (
nhr), meaning "to snort vigorously". It comes from the root חרר (
harar), meaning "heat source". It also comes from נחר (
nahar), which describes a horse's snorting noise.... [
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Nahbi m BiblicalNahbi, the son of
Vophsi of the house of
Naphtali, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:14.
Namuel m Biblical, Biblical LatinForm of
Nemuel used in the Douay-Rheims Bible (1582-1610), the Clementine Vulgate (1592) and the Nova Vulgata ("Neo-Vulgate", 1979). The latter two are respectively the former and current official Bible of the Roman Catholic Church.
Narius m Greek Mythology, BiblicalDerived from Greek(neros) meaning "water". In Greek and Roman myth this was the name of a god of the sea. 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.
Natanya m & f Hebrew, Biblical HebrewMeans "gift of God" in Hebrew. In the Bible, Nethaniah was one of the Levites sent by King Jehoshaphat to teach the Law of the Lord to the people of Judah.
Ner m BiblicalMeans "lamp" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament Ner is the father of
Abner and uncle of
Saul.
Nineveh f & m Biblical, English (Rare)Named after the ancient city in Assyria, which is said to derive from Latin
Ninive and Septuagint Greek
Nineyḗ (Νινευή) under influence of Biblical Hebrew
Nīnewēh (נִינְוֶה)... [
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Nitai m Biblical HebrewNitai was an ancient Jewish sage mentioned in the Jewish Talmud. Nitai's full name, as recorded in the Talmud, was "Nitai the Arbelite."
Noadiah m & f BiblicalFrom the Hebrew name
No'adhyah (also found spelled as
Now'adyah) which meant "meeting with
Yahweh". In the Bible, this was the name of a female prophet (mentioned in Neh... [
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Nobah m BiblicalNobah, of the Tribe of Manasseh defeated the Amorites, took the villages of Kenath and renamed it Nobah according to Numbers 32:42.
Obil m BiblicalObil was an Ishmaelite, a keeper of camels in the time of
David, according to 1 Chronicles 27:30.
Og m BiblicalThe name of a giant Amorite king mentioned in the Book of Deuteronomy. He and his army fought against Moses and his men and were defeated.
Ophel m Biblical HebrewThe biblical name apparently given to a certain part of a settlement or city that is elevated from its surroundings, and probably means fortified hill or risen area. In the Hebrew Bible the Ophel refers to a specific part in two cities: the extended City of David (the oldest part of Jerusalem), as in the Book of Chronicles and the Book of Nehemiah (2 Chronicles 27:3; 33:14, Nehemiah 3:26; 11:21), and at Samaria, the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Israel, mentioned in the Second Book of Kings (2 Book of Kings 5:24)... [
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Oreb עֹרֵב m BiblicalMeans "raven" in Hebrew (related to the word
erebh "sunset, evening"). In the Old Testament he was a Midianite leader slain by the Israelite
Gideon; the "Rock of Oreb" was a cliff east of the Jordan River on which he was killed.
Othoniel m Biblical, Biblical LatinForm of
Othniel used in the Douay-Rheims Bible (1582-1610), the Clementine Vulgate (1592) and the Nova Vulgata ("Neo-Vulgate", 1979). The latter two are respectively the former and current official Bible of the Roman Catholic Church.
Ozem m BiblicalMeans "strong" in Hebrew. This name appears on two characters in the Bible.
Ozni אָזְנִי m BiblicalPossibly means "my hearing" from Hebrew אֹ֫זֶן
('ozen) "ear". In the Old Testament this name belonged to a son of
Gad.
Ozriel Ὀζριὴλ m Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical GreekForm of
Azriel used in the Douay-Rheims Bible (1582-1610) and the Clementine Vulgate (1592). The latter was the official Bible of the Roman Catholic Church for nearly four centuries: from the year it was published until 1979.... [
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Paarai נַעֲרַי m BiblicalVariant transcription of
Naarai, using the
p to transcribe the נ (
n). This form is used in the New Living Translation of the Bible.
Pagiel פַּגְעִיאֵל m Biblical, HebrewMeans "encounter with God" or "event of God" in Hebrew, derived from Hebrew
paga "to encounter, to meet, to approach" combined with
el "God". In the bible, this is the name of a man from the tribe of
Asher.
Parmenas Παρμενᾶς m Ancient Greek, BiblicalDerived from the Greek verb παρμένω
(parmeno), which is a poetic form of the Greek verb παραμένω
(parameno) meaning "to stay beside" or "to stand fast, to stand one's ground"... [
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Parshandatha m BiblicalParshandatha was one of the ten sons of
Haman. He was an antisemite like his father. He was killed by a Jew or Jews (the Bible is unclear) and
Esther had his corpse impaled.
Pashhur פשחור m Biblical Hebrew, Ancient EgyptianDerived from Egyptian name possibly meaning "portion of the god horus". Used in Hebrew as "passover" indicating sparing and deliverance. Used multiple times in the old testament.
Pedahel m BiblicalPedahel Prince of the tribe of
Naphtali; one of those appointed by
Moses to superintend the division of Canaan amongst the tribe (Num... [
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Pekah m Biblical (All)From a root meaning “open”. Pekah was a king of Israel for a 20-year period beginning in about 778 B.C.E..
Pekahiah פְּקַחְיָה m BiblicalFrom the Hebrew name פְּקַחְיָה (Pəqaḥya) meaning "
Yahweh has opened the eyes" from פֶּקַח (
peqah) "open" and יָה (
yah) referring to the Hebrew God... [
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Pelatiah פלטיהו m BiblicalPelatiah, meaning "Refugee of God" Ezekiel 11:1, son of
Benaiah, a prince of the people, among the 25 Ezekiel saw at the East Gate; he fell dead upon hearing the prophecy regrarding Jerusalem.
Pethuel פְּתוּאֵל m Biblical, HebrewApparently means "God's opening" or "persuasion of God" in Hebrew, derived from Hebrew
pathah "to open, to allure, to persuade" combined with
el "God". In the bible, this was the name of the father of the prophet
Joel.
Phalec m BiblicalFrom Φάλεκ
(Phalek), a Hellenized form of
Peleg. Allegedly the form used in the Septuagint is Φάλεγ
(Phaleg).
Phallu m BiblicalPhallu was a son of
Reuben according to Genesis 46:9, Exodus 6:14 and Numbers 26:5. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with
Jacob.
Phatuel m Biblical, Biblical LatinForm of
Pethuel used in the Douay-Rheims Bible (1582-1610), the Clementine Vulgate (1592) and the Nova Vulgata ("Neo-Vulgate", 1979). The latter two are respectively the former and current official Bible of the Roman Catholic Church.
Phedael m Biblical, Biblical LatinForm of
Pedahel used in the Douay-Rheims Bible (1582-1610), the Clementine Vulgate (1592) and the Nova Vulgata ("Neo-Vulgate", 1979). The latter two are respectively the former and current official Bible of the Roman Catholic Church.
Phegiel m Biblical, Biblical LatinForm of
Pagiel used in the Douay-Rheims Bible (1582-1610), the Clementine Vulgate (1592) and the Nova Vulgata ("Neo-Vulgate", 1979). The latter two are respectively the former and current official Bible of the Roman Catholic Church.
Philologos Φιλόλογος m Late Greek, Biblical GreekDerived from the Greek adjective φιλόλογος
(philologos) meaning "fond of words, talkative". It consists of the Greek noun φίλος
(philos) meaning "friend, lover" combined with the Greek noun λόγος
(logos) meaning "word, speech" as well as "reason, consideration, computation".