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.
Phlegon Φλέγων m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology, Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical LatinEssentially means "burning, aflame, inflamed, fiery", since it is derived from the Greek verb φλέγω
(phlego) meaning "to burn (up), to inflame". A known bearer of this name was Phlegon of Tralles (2nd century AD), a Greek writer and freedman of the Roman emperor
Hadrian.... [
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Phurah m BiblicalPhurah was a servant of
Gideon in Judges 7. Gideon takes Phurah with him to spy on the Midianites before battle.
Phutiel m Biblical, Biblical LatinForm of
Putiel 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.
Phuvah m BiblicalPhuvah was a son of
Issachar according to Genesis 46:13 and Numbers 26:23. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with
Jacob.
Pildash פִּלְדָּשׁ m BiblicalOf uncertain Hebrew etymology. In the Bible, Pildash was the sixth son of
Nahor and
Milcah (Genesis 22:22).
Potiphar פּוֹטִיפַר m Biblical, English (African, Rare)From Egyptian
p-di-p-r' meaning "he whom Ra gave", composed of the definite article
p- "the one" combined with
di "whom he gave" and
r', the name of the supreme god
Ra... [
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Ptolemee m BiblicalVariant of
Ptolemy used in the Douay-Rheims Bible (1582-1610) and the King James Bible (both the original 1611 edition as well as the 1769 revised edition).
Puah פוה m BiblicalUnrelated to the female name
Puah, this name comes from the noun פה (peh), meaning "mouth". This was the name of two male characters in the Bible, a son of
Issachar and the father of the judge
Tola.
Pudens m Late Roman, Biblical, Biblical LatinDerived from the Latin adjective
pudens meaning "shameful" as well as "bashful" and "chaste". It is ultimately derived from the Latin verb
pudeo meaning "to be ashamed, to feel shame".... [
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Putiel פּוּטִיאֵל m Biblical, HebrewPossibly means "contempt of God" or "afflicted of God" in Hebrew. In the bible, this is the name of the father-in-law of
Eleazar.
Quirinius m BiblicalRoman cognomen of unknown meaning (not to be confused with
Quirinus). Publius Sulpicius Quirinius was a Roman governor of Syria when Jesus was born.
Raamiah רַעַמְיָה m BiblicalMeans "thunder of
Yahweh" in Hebrew. This is a minor character in the Bible, a prince who returns from exile in the book of Nehemiah.
Rabmag רַב־מָג m BiblicalRabmag is the name of two figures in the Bible.
Raddai רַדַּי m Biblical, HebrewPossibly from Hebrew רָדָה
(radah) meaning "to beat down" or "to spread out". This name belonged to the fifth son of Jesse (according to 2 Chronicles 2:14).
Ragau m BiblicalFrom Ῥαγαύ
(Rhagau), a Hellenized form of Hebrew רְעוּ
(Rə'ū) (see
Reu).
Raphu m BiblicalRaphu of the house of
Benjamin was the father of
Palti, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:9.
Reba m BiblicalReba was one of five Midianite kings killed during the time of
Moses by an Israelite expedition led by
Phinehas, son of
Eleazar according to Numbers 31:8 and Joshua 13:21.
Rehabiah m Biblical HebrewRehabiah is a name of Biblical origin mentioned three times in the Hebrew scriptures as the ancestor of a group of Levites. In 1 Chronicles 23:17 he is identified as as the son of Eliezer who is the son of Moses... [
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Rekem m BiblicalRekem was one of five Midianite kings killed during the time of
Moses by an Israelite expedition led by
Phinehas, son of Eleazar according to Numbers 31:8 and Joshua 13:21.
Remaliah רְמַלְיָ֖הוּ m BiblicalMeans "
Yahweh has adorned, bedecked" in Hebrew. This is the name of a minor character in the Old Testament, the father of Pekah, king of Israel.
Rephael רְפָאֵל m BiblicalIn I Chronicles 26:7–8, Rephael, "healed of God," was one of
Shemaiah's sons. He and his brethren, on account of their "strength for service," formed one of the divisions of the temple porters.
Rezia רִצְיָא m Biblical, Biblical HebrewFrom the Hebrew name רִצְיָא (
Ritzya) meaning "delight". Possibly from the root רָצוֹן (
ratzon) meaning "desire, wish, favor, goodwill". In the Book of 1 Chronicles, Rezia was one of the sons of
Ulla, an Asherite.
Ribai m BiblicalRibai, a Benjamite of Gibeah, was the father of
Ittai, one of King
David's Warriors (2 Samuel 23:29, 1 Chronicles 11:31).
Rimmon רִמּוֹן, רימון m & f Biblical, HebrewMeans "pomegranate" in Hebrew. It occurs in the Old Testament belonging to "a man of the tribe of Benjamin at the time of King Saul" as well as two places and a Syrian deity (allegedly known as
Ramanu "the Thunderer" in Assyrian).
Riphath m Biblical, Irish Mythology, Irish, ScottishName of Gomer second-born son in Genesis ch. 10. Irish/Scottish oral tradition (Leber Gabala Eirinn) lists him as the ancestor of the Scots (including the Irish). They too call him the second son of Gomer... [
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Rosh ראש m BiblicalMeaning "Head." Rosh is the seventh of the ten sons of
Benjamin named in Genesis 46:21
Sachar m BiblicalSachar was the name of two individuals mentioned in the Bible.
Salu m BiblicalSalu, of the house of
Simeon, was the father of
Zimri who was involved in the Heresy of Peor according to Numbers 25:14.
Sarid שריד m Biblical HebrewA Hebrew name used in the Bible meaning "survivor, remaining, hand of a prince"
Seba m & f Biblical (All)There's only one Seba in the Bible, and he's a son of Cush, son of Ham, son of Noah (Genesis 10:7).... [
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Segub שגוב m BiblicalSegub, meaning “He has revealed Himself as exalted” or “He has protected.” He was the youngest son of King
Ahab Seir שֵׂעִיר m Biblical HebrewSeir, meaning "Rough, hairy." It is sometimes used as an alternative term for a goat, as in Seir La'Azazel (שעיר לעזאזל - scapegoat).
Serafiel שׂרפיאל m BiblicalSeraphiel meaning "Prince of the High Angelic Order" is the name of an angel in the apocryphal Book of Enoch. Protector of Metatron, Seraphiel holds the highest rank of the Seraphim with the following directly below him, Jehoel.Seraphiel is described as an enormous, brilliant angel as tall as the seven heavens with a face like the face of angels and a body like the body of eagles... [
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Sered m BiblicalSered was a son of
Zebulun according to Genesis 46:14 and Numbers 26:26. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with
Jacob.
Sethur m BiblicalSethur, the son of
Michael of the house of
Asher, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:13.
Shabbethai שַׁבְּתַי m Biblical, JewishShabbethai, a Levite who helped
Ezra in the matter of the foreign marriages (Ezra 10:15), probably the one present at Ezra's reading of the law (Nehemiah 8:7), and possibly the Levite chief and overseer (Nehemiah 11:16)... [
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Shagee שָׁגֵה m BiblicalThe name comes from שגה (
shaga), meaning "to err" or "to go astray".... [
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Shallum m BiblicalMeans "retribution" in Hebrew. This name appears several times in the Old Testament.
Shama שָׁמָע m BiblicalThis name comes from שמע (
shama'), meaning "to hear".... [
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Shammua m BiblicalShammua, the son of
Zaccur of the house of
Reuben, was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:4.
Sharai שָׁרָי m BiblicalHebrew Biblical Name meaning: my prince or my song
Sharoon m BiblicalThe urdu\persian pronounciation of the Old Testament place name meaning "plain" in Hebrew, referring to the fertile plain near the coast of Israel. This is also the name of a type of flowering shrub, the rose of Sharon.
Shebanyah שְׁבַנְיָה m BiblicalMeans "
Yahweh has increased" or "
Yahweh has grown" in Hebrew. This is the name of several Israelites in the Old Testament.
Shelemiah m BiblicalMeans "
Yahweh is peace" in Hebrew. This is the name of several minor characters in the Old Testament.
Shelesh שֶׁלֶשׁ m Biblical Hebrew, Hebrew (Rare)From the Hebrew root שׁלשׁ (
shlsh) meaning "3". Shelesh in the Old Testament is a son of Helem, the 8th son of Jacob, the 2nd son of Zilpah, and the brother of Shemer, who was a great-grandson of Asher... [
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Sheshai m BiblicalSheshai was a clan of Anakim living in Hebron named for a son of
Anak in the Holy Bible (Numbers 13:22). The clans were driven out of the city by
Caleb (Joshua 15:14) and the Tribe of
Judah (Judges 1:10).
Shillem m BiblicalShillem was a son of
Naphtali according to Genesis 46:24 and Numbers 26:49. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with
Jacob.
Shimri שִׁמְרִי m BiblicalThis name is comprised of two parts: שמר (
shamar) meaning "to guard" and י (
yod) which can make the word an adjective, make it possessive, or can be an abbreviation of
Yahweh.... [
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Shiza שִׁיזָא m BiblicalThis name is of unknown etymology, although some references claim it means "gift" or "splendor".... [
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Shomer m & f BiblicalMeans "keeper, watchman" or "guarded", from the Hebrew verb שמר
(shamar) "to keep, to guard". In the Old Testament this is the name of the mother of
Jehozabad, 2 Kings 12:21 (in 2 Chronicles 24:26 she is called
Shimrith), and the name of a man of
Asher, 1 Chronicles 7:32.
Shuni m BiblicalShuni was a son of
Gad according to Genesis 46:16 and Numbers 26:15. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with
Jacob.
Silsa m & f Biblical, SpanishSpanish form of the biblical masculine name
Shilshah, which is possibly related to Hebrew שָׁלִישׁ
(shaliysh) "captain, royal officer" (perhaps "general of the third (i.e., highest) rank") or שָׁלוֹשׁ
(shalosh) "a three, triad"... [
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Sira m Biblical HebrewThe Septuagint Book known as the Wisdom of Simon, Son of Jesus, Son of Eliazar, Son of Sira, (AKA Sirach), goes by this name.
Sirach m BiblicalName of the book of the Bible in the Old Testament, from the name Sira.
Sisera סיסרא m Biblical HebrewSisera was commander of the Canaanite army of King
Jabin of Hazor, who is mentioned in Judges 4-5 of the Hebrew Bible.
Sodi m BiblicalSodi of the house of
Zebulun was the father of
Gaddiel, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:10.
Sola Σωλα m Biblical GreekForm of
Shagee used in the Codex Vaticanus (Septuagint Bible). Note, the Codex Alexandrinus uses Σαγη
(Sage).
Sosipatros Σωσίπατρος m Ancient Greek, Biblical GreekDerived from the Greek adjective σῶς
(sos) meaning "safe, whole, unwounded" (see
Sosigenes) combined with either the Greek adjective πατρός
(patros) meaning "of the father" or the Greek noun πατρίς
(patris) meaning "of one's fathers" as well as "fatherland".... [
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Sosthenes Σωσθένης m Ancient Greek, BiblicalMeans "safe in strength", derived from the Greek adjective σῶς
(sos) meaning "safe, whole, unwounded" (see
Sosigenes) combined with the Greek noun σθένος
(sthenos) meaning "vigour, strength".... [
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Suriel m Biblical, Biblical LatinForm of
Zuriel 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.
Susi m BiblicalSusi of the house of
Manasseh was the father of
Gaddi, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:11.
Tahash תַּ֫חַשׁ m BiblicalPerhaps means "porpoise" in Hebrew, indicating a kind of leather or skin. In the Bible, Tahash was the third son of
Nahor by his concubine
Reumah (Gen... [
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Tebah טֶ֫בַח m BiblicalMeans "slaughter" in Hebrew, from the verb
טָבַח (
tabach) "to slaughter, butcher, slay". In the Bible, Tebah was the firstborn son of
Nahor by his concubine
Reumah (Gen... [
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Timna תִּמְנָע, תִּמְנָה f & m Biblical Hebrew (Rare), German (Austrian)From a Biblical place name. In the Bible, this name is borne by a concubine of Eliphaz son of Esau, and mother of Amalek ( Genesis 36:12 ) (it may be presumed that she was the same as Timna sister of Lotan... [
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Tobijah m BiblicalMeaning "Goodness of God" this name was born by two men in the Bible.
Togarmah m Biblical HebrewName of Gomer third-born son in Genesis ch. 10. Ancestor to the original inhabitants of Armenia (pre 1500BC). The name is found in Ancient Armenian tradition. Places named for him: Armenia.
Tola תּוֹלָע m BiblicalMeans "crimson, scarlet" in Hebrew, literally "grub, worm" (referring to the cochineal insect from which crimson dyes were obtained). It belonged to one of the Old Testament judges.
Tyras m Biblical HebrewThe name is a derivative of Tiras who was one of Noah’s grandsons. Specifically Japheth’s son.
Ucal אכל m BiblicalAn obscure biblical name possibly derived from Hebrew יכל
(yakol) meaning "to be able, to prevail". It is mentioned only in Proverbs 30:1, in which it is apparently the name of a person to whom
Agur's words are addressed... [
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Ur אוּר m BiblicalThe name comes from אור (
'or), meaning "to light".... [
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Uzai m BiblicalA name of Biblical origin meaning ‘He’. Uzai was mentioned in Nehemiah as the father of Palal; a young man in 5th century BC who helped rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
Uzal אוּזָ֖ל m Biblical HebrewUzal is a Biblical name (Genesis 10:27) with different meanings tied to the verb "to go". Uzal is son of
Joktan and ancestor of
Abraham.
Uzzah m BiblicalMeans “her strength” in Hebrew. Uzzah was the son of Abinadab.
Vajezatha וַיְזָתָא m Biblical HebrewMeaning uncertain, probably of Persian origin. It has been claimed to mean "sprinkling the chamber". This was the name of a son of Haman in the Book of Esther in the Old Testament.
Vophsi m BiblicalVophsi of the house of
Naphtali was the father of
Nahbi, a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River according to Numbers 13:14.