Biblical (All) Submitted Names

These names occur in the Bible (in any language). See also about biblical names.
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Mishma m Biblical Hebrew
Biblical Hebrew name meaning "hearing, obeying"
Mishmannah מִשְׁמַנָּה m Biblical
Meaning "fat, sleek," one of the Gadite heroes who gathered to David at Ziklag (Ch1 12:10).
Mispar f Biblical Hebrew
Means "numbering, increasing" in Hebrew.
Mithredath מִתְרְדָת m Hebrew, Biblical
Meaning "given by Mithra," or "dedicated to Mithra," i.e., the sun, the Hebrew form of the Persian name Mithridates.
Mizraim f & m Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Biblical
The Hebrew and Aramaic name for Egypt. In the Bible, this was the name of a son of Ham.
Moacha מַעֲכָה f Biblical (Hellenized)
Variant transcription of Maacah, as used in 1 Chronicles 8:29.... [more]
Mocha מַעֲכָה f Biblical (Hellenized)
Variant transcription of Maacah, as used in 1 Chronicles 2:48.... [more]
Molid מוֹלִיד, Μωλίδ m Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Meaning "to have children."
Monobazus m Biblical
Latinized form of Monobaz.
Moocha מַעֲכָה m Biblical (Hellenized)
Variant transcription of Maacah.... [more]
Mouchaios Μουχαῖος m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Memucan, as it first appeared in the Septuagint.
Moza מוֹצָא m Biblical
Hebrew "going forth" said of flowing water, the rising sun, leafing plants, etc.
Mualeleth f Biblical
She was a wife of Kenan in the genealogies in Genesis in the Old Testament.
Muppim מֻפִּים m Biblical
Meaning "wave offerings," was the eighth son of Benjamin in Genesis 46:21 and Numbers 26:39.
Mushi מוּשִׁי m Biblical
Meaning "touch, sensitive," was a son of Merari of the house of Levi according to Exodus 6:19, born in Egypt.
Naaman נַעֲמָן m Biblical
The Hebrew meaning of the boy's name Naaman is "pleasant; pleasantness" or even "beautiful; agreeable; delightful." ... [more]
Naarah f Biblical
Helah was the first wife of Ashur and Naarah was his second wife. The name means "girl" or "maiden" in Hebrew... [more]
Na'arai נַעֲרַי m Biblical
Variant transcription of Naarai.... [more]
Naarai נַעֲרַי m Biblical
This 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... [more]
Naari נַעֲרַי m Biblical
Variant transcription of Naarai.... [more]
Nabal m Biblical Hebrew
Means "fool; senseless; failure". This was the name of a rich Calebite who was the first husband of Abigail.
Nabou Ναβού m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Nabu (see Nebo), as it first appeared in the Septuagint.
Nabuccodonosor m Biblical Italian
Italian rare form for Nebuchadnezzar.... [more]
Nachor נַחֲרַי m Biblical (Hellenized)
Variant transcription of Naharai.... [more]
Nachrai נַחֲרַי m Biblical
Variant transcription of Naharai.... [more]
Nachshon נַחְשׁוֹן m Biblical, Hebrew
Apparently 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).
Naggai m Biblical
Meaning "clearness; brightness; light."
Nagge m Biblical
Meaning "clearness; brightness; light."
Naham נַחַם m & f Biblical
From 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.
Na'harai נַחֲרַי m Biblical
Variant transcription of Naharai.... [more]
Naharai נַחֲרַי m Biblical
The 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.... [more]
Nahbi m Biblical
Nahbi, 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.
Najor m Biblical Spanish
Spanish form of Nahor.
Namadia f Biblical, Mali
She was the wife of Calminius, Men start using this first names for no reason
Namon m English, Biblical
Possibly a variant of Naaman.
Namouel Ναμουὴλ m Hebrew (Hellenized), Biblical Greek
Greek form of Nemuel, as it first appeared in the Septuagint.
Namuel m Biblical, Biblical Latin
Form 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.
Namuhel m Biblical Latin
Form of Nemuel used in the Latin Old Testament.
Naphtuhim m Biblical
Naphtuhim is a son of Mizraim and grandson of Ham first mentioned in Genesis 10:13.
Nardos f Ethiopian, Biblical, Spanish
"An amazing scent. Appears in the bible as a perfume used on Jesus."... [more]
Narius m Greek Mythology, Biblical
Derived 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 Hebrew
Means "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.
Nathanias Ναθανίας m Hebrew (Hellenized), Biblical Greek
Greek form of Nethaniah, as it first appeared in the Septuagint.
Nathan-melech m Biblical Hebrew
Means "King's gift."
Navi נְבִיא m Biblical Hebrew, Hebrew
It means "prophet" in Hebrew ultimately from a word meaning "spokesperson".
Neariah m Biblical
"Neariah" was a descendant of David, and father of Elionenai. He was the son of Shemaiah.
Nebat נבט m Biblical
Nebat, meaning "Sprout," an Ephrathite of Zereda, was the father of Jeroboam.
Neemia m Italian, Biblical Italian, Corsican
Italian and Corsican form of Nehemiah via Hellenized form Neemias.
Nehemia m Hawaiian, Biblical Hawaiian, Afrikaans, Biblical Finnish
Hawaiian, Finnish and Afrikaans form of Nehemiah.
Néhémie m & f Biblical French, French (Modern), French (Belgian, Modern, Rare)
French form of Nehemiah. While this is originally a masculine name, it has also been used as a feminine name in recent years.
Nehemja m Biblical Swedish, Norwegian (Archaic)
Variant of Nehemiah used in the Swedish and Norwegian translation of the Bible.
Nehushta נְחֻשְׁתָּא f Biblical
Possibly from Hebrew נחושת‎ (n'khóshet) "copper". Nehushta was the wife of King Jehoiakim and daughter of Elnathan ben Achbor of Jerusalem, according 2 Kings 24:8 in the Old Testament... [more]
Nemuel נמואל m Biblical Hebrew
Apparently means "Circumcised of God" in Hebrew. The name alternates with Jemuel for the same Biblical person.... [more]
Nepheg m Biblical
Nepheg was a son of Izhar of the house of Levi according to Exodus 6:21, born in Egypt. He was a nephew of Amram and a cousin of Aaron, Miriam, and Moses.
Ner m Biblical
Means "lamp" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament Ner is the father of Abner and uncle of Saul.
Nerija נֵרִיָּה m Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew, Biblical German
German transcription as well as the German form of Neriah
Nimshi m Biblical
Means “rescued” in Hebrew. This is the name father of Jehoshaphat in the Old Testament.
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)... [more]
Nisroch m Semitic Mythology, Biblical
The Assyrian god of agriculture, in whose temple king Sennacherib was worshiping when he was assassinated by his own sons in revenge for the destruction of Babylon (2 Kings 19:37; Isa... [more]
Nitai m Biblical Hebrew
Nitai 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 Biblical
From 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... [more]
Nobah m Biblical
Nobah, of the Tribe of Manasseh defeated the Amorites, took the villages of Kenath and renamed it Nobah according to Numbers 32:42.
Noemy f Biblical (Rare, Archaic)
Form of Naomi 1 used in the Wycliffite Bible.
Noumenios Νουμήνιος m Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Derived from Greek νουμήνιος (noumenios) meaning "new moon" (also the first day of the month of the Ancient Greek calendar).
Numenius Νουμήνιος m Ancient Greek (Latinized), Biblical Latin
Latinized form of Noumenios. This name was borne by Numenius of Apamea, a 2nd-century Neo-Pythagorean philosopher. It is also the genus name of the curlew.
Obadja m Biblical Swedish, Biblical Afrikaans
Swedish and Afrikaans form of Obadiah.
Obaja m Indonesian, Biblical
Indonesian version of Obadiah.
Obal m Biblical
Obal, was a son of Joktan according to Genesis 10:28, 1 Chronicles 1:22.
Obdios m Biblical
Variant of Obadiah used in the Septuagint.
Obed-Edom עבד־אדום m English (Puritan), Biblical
Means "servant of Edom" in Hebrew, from the verb עבד ('abad) meaning "to work, to serve" and the name Edom, or possibly the word אדם ('adom) "red"... [more]
Obil m Biblical
Obil was an Ishmaelite, a keeper of camels in the time of David, according to 1 Chronicles 27:30.
Ochozias m Biblical Latin, Ancient Hebrew (Latinized), Biblical French
French and Latinized form of Ahaziah via it's Hellenized form Okhozias.
Ocran m Biblical
Ocran was a member of the house of Asher according to Numbers 1:13. He was the father of Pagiel.
Og m Biblical
The 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.
Oholah אהלה f Biblical Hebrew
Means "her own tent" in Hebrew. This is the name of a minor character in the Bible, a personification of Samaria's sin in the book of Ezekiel.
Oholai אַחְלָֽי f Biblical
Variant transcription of Ahlai, as used in 1 Chronicles 2:31.... [more]
Oholi אַחְלָֽי m Biblical
Variant transcription of Ahlai, as used in 1 Chronicles 11:41.... [more]
Oholibah f Biblical Hebrew
A personification of Jerusalem's sin in the book of Ezekiel and sister of Oholah.
Okhozias Ὀχοζίας m Biblical Greek, Ancient Hebrew (Hellenized)
Hellenized form of Ahaziah.
Olibema Ὀλιβεμά f Biblical Greek
Greek form of Aholibamah, as it first appeared in the Septuagint.
On און m & f Hebrew (Rare), Biblical
On is the son of Peleth, of the Tribe of Reuben was a participant in Korah’s rebellion against Moses according to Numbers 16:1... [more]
Onias Ὀνίας m Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
From the Hebrew name חוֹנִיּוֹ (Honiyya) or (Honiyahu) meaning "mercy of God" (see Choni).... [more]
Ophel m Biblical Hebrew
The 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)... [more]
Ophra m Biblical Latin
Form of Ophrah used in the Latin Old Testament.
Opsiba Ὀψιβά f Biblical Greek
Greek form of Hephzibah, as it first appeared in the Septuagint.
Or Ωρ m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Hur appearing in the Septuagint.
Oreb עֹרֵב m Biblical
Means "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.
Ornan אָרְנָן m Hebrew, Biblical
Variant of Araunah.
Orpa f Biblical German, Biblical Dutch, Dutch (Rare), Afrikaans
German, Dutch and Afrikaans form of Orpah.
Orren m Biblical, Irish
Variant of Oren or Orrin.
Osea m Biblical Italian, Biblical Romanian
Italian and Romanian form of Hosea.
Oseas m Biblical Spanish, Biblical Basque
Spanish and Basque form of Hosea.
Othoniel m Biblical, Biblical Latin
Form 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.
Othonihel m Biblical Latin
Form of Othniel used in the Latin Old Testament.
Otniél m Biblical Hungarian
Hungarian form of Othniel.
Ouel Οὐὴλ m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Uel, as it first appeared in the Septuagint.
Ozais m Biblical
Biblical Greek version of Uzziah
Ozem m Biblical
Means "strong" in Hebrew. This name appears on two characters in the Bible.
Ozia m Italian, Biblical Italian
Italian form of Uzziah.
Ozías m Biblical Spanish
Spanish form of Uzziah.
Ozni אָזְנִי m Biblical
Possibly 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 Greek
Form 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.... [more]
Paarai נַעֲרַי m Biblical
Variant 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, Hebrew
Means "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.
Parmena m & f Biblical Romanian, Romanian (Rare)
Romanian form of Parmenas. In present-day Romania this name is used as a feminine name.
Parmenas Παρμενᾶς m Ancient Greek, Biblical
Derived 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"... [more]
Parnach m Biblical
Parnach was the father of Elizaphan, a prince of the Tribe of Zebulun. (Num. 34:25).
Parshandatha m Biblical
Parshandatha 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 Egyptian
Derived 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.
Pashure m Biblical Hebrew
prosperity round about
Patrobas Πατρόβας m Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Contracted form of Patrobios. Also compare similar contractions, such as Annas, Cleopas and Silas.... [more]
Pedahel m Biblical
Pedahel Prince of the tribe of Naphtali; one of those appointed by Moses to superintend the division of Canaan amongst the tribe (Num... [more]
Pedahzur m Biblical
Pedahzur was a member of the house of Manasseh according to Numbers 1:10. He was the father of Gamaliel.
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 Biblical
From the Hebrew name פְּקַחְיָה (Pəqaḥya) meaning "Yahweh has opened the eyes" from פֶּקַח (peqah) "open" and יָה (yah) referring to the Hebrew God... [more]
Pelatiah פלטיהו m Biblical
Pelatiah, 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.
Peleth m Biblical
Peleth, of the Tribe of Reuben, was the father of On, a participant in Korah’s rebellion against Moses according to Numbers 16:1.
Petero m Hawaiian, Biblical Hawaiian
Older Hawaiian form of Peter. It appears in the Bible in Hawaiian.
Pethuel פְּתוּאֵל m Biblical, Hebrew
Apparently 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.
Phadael Φαδαήλ m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Pedahel, as it first appeared in the Septuagint.
Phagaiel Φαγαιὴλ m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Pagiel, as it first appeared in the Septuagint.
Phalec m Biblical
From Φάλεκ (Phalek), a Hellenized form of Peleg. Allegedly the form used in the Septuagint is Φάλεγ (Phaleg).
Phallu m Biblical
Phallu 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.
Phaltiel Φαλτιήλ m Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Form of Paltiel used in the English, Greek and Latin Old Testament.
Phatuel m Biblical, Biblical Latin
Form 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 Latin
Form 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.
Phedahel m Biblical Latin
Form of Pedahel used in the Latin Old Testament.
Phegiel m Biblical, Biblical Latin
Form 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.
Phegihel m Biblical Latin
Form of Pagiel used in the Latin Old Testament.
Phenenna f Biblical, Biblical Dutch, Biblical Latin, East Frisian (Archaic), West Frisian (Archaic)
Form of Peninnah used in the Douay-Rheims Bible (English) as well as the Nova Vulgata (Latin) and some 16th-century editions of the Dutch Bible.... [more]
Phennana Φεννάνα f Biblical Greek, English (Puritan)
Greek form of Peninnah, as it first appeared in the Septuagint. Also see Phenenna.... [more]
Philologos Φιλόλογος m Late Greek, Biblical Greek
Derived 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".
Philologus m Late Greek (Latinized), Biblical, Biblical Latin
Latinized form of Philologos. A bearer of this name was Philologus of Sinope, a saint from the 1st century AD.
Phlegon Φλέγων m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology, Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Essentially 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.... [more]
Phortounatos Φορτουνᾶτος m Late Roman (Hellenized), Biblical Greek
Hellenized form of Fortunatus (see Fortunato).
Phoutiel Φουτιήλ m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Putiel, as it first appeared in the Septuagint.
Phurah m Biblical
Phurah was a servant of Gideon in Judges 7. Gideon takes Phurah with him to spy on the Midianites before battle.
Phut m Biblical
In the Bible, Phut was the third son of Ham.
Phutiel m Biblical, Biblical Latin
Form 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.
Phutihel m Biblical Latin
Form of Putiel used in the Latin Old Testament.
Phuvah m Biblical
Phuvah 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.
Pilate m Biblical, English (Puritan), English (African, Rare)
English form of the Roman cognomen Pilatus, which meant "armed with a javelin" from Latin pila "javelin". This was most famously borne by Pontius Pilate, the prefect of the Roman province of Judaea ca... [more]
Pildash פִּלְדָּשׁ m Biblical
Of uncertain Hebrew etymology. In the Bible, Pildash was the sixth son of Nahor and Milcah (Genesis 22:22).
Pnina פנינה f Biblical, Hebrew
Originally biblical (see Peninnah); root and meaning unknown. In modern Hebrew, considered to be a translation of "pearl" (originally a near-homonym of the Hebrew word for "pearl").
Ponce m Biblical French
French form of Pontius.
Pôncio m Biblical Portuguese
Portuguese form of Pontius.
Pontios Πόντιος m Ancient Roman (Hellenized), Biblical Greek
Hellenized form of Pontius.
Porkios Πόρκιος m Ancient Roman (Hellenized), Biblical Greek
Hellenized form of Porcius.
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... [more]
Poudes Πούδης m Late Roman (Hellenized), Biblical Greek
Hellenized form of Pudens.
Ptolemee m Biblical
Variant 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).
Ptolomee m Biblical
Variant of Ptolemy used in the original 1611 edition of the King James Bible.
Puah פוה m Biblical
Unrelated 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 Latin
Derived 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".... [more]
Put m Biblical
Variant of Phut.
Putiel פּוּטִיאֵל m Biblical, Hebrew
Possibly means "contempt of God" or "afflicted of God" in Hebrew. In the bible, this is the name of the father-in-law of Eleazar.
Quartus m Ancient Roman, Biblical, Biblical Latin
Roman cognomen which was derived from the Latin numeral quartus meaning "fourth".
Quetura f Biblical Portuguese
Portuguese form of Keturah.
Quiliom m Biblical Portuguese
Portuguese form of Chilion.
Quirinius m Biblical
Roman cognomen of unknown meaning (not to be confused with Quirinus). Publius Sulpicius Quirinius was a Roman governor of Syria when Jesus was born.
Raamah רעמה m Biblical
Means "exalted" or "thunder". In the Bible, this is a son of Cush.
Raamiah רַעַמְיָה m Biblical
Means "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 Biblical
Rabmag is the name of two figures in the Bible.
Raddai רַדַּי m Biblical, Hebrew
Possibly 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 Biblical
From Ῥαγαύ (Rhagau), a Hellenized form of Hebrew רְעוּ (Rə'ū) (see Reu).
Ramia m Biblical Italian
Italian form of Ramiah.
Raphah m Biblical
Christian name meaning Tall
Raphu m Biblical
Raphu 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.
Rasia Ῥασία m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Rezia, as it first appeared in the Septuagint.
Reba m Biblical
Reba 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.
Reelaiah רעליה m Biblical Hebrew
Flag Of Yah
Rehabiah m Biblical Hebrew
Rehabiah 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... [more]
Rehobah f Biblical Hebrew (Americanized)
American English regional name (Appalachian) influenced by the Biblical Hebrew masculine name Rehoboth.
Rehoboth m & f Biblical Hebrew
RESTING PLACE OR "REST"
Rei m Biblical Hebrew (Rare)
Means "my companion" in Hebrew. In the Bible, Rei was one of David's most loyal supporters.
Rekem m Biblical
Rekem 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 Biblical
Means "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 Biblical
In 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.
Rephaiah רְפָיָה m Biblical
Rephaiah, "the Lord has healed," a descendant of David was the father of Arnan and the son of Jeshaiah.
Resia m Biblical Latin
Variant of Rezia appearing in the Latin Vulgate Bible.
Rezia רִצְיָא m Biblical, Biblical Hebrew
From 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.
Rezon m Biblical
Regent of Damascus in the time of Solomon.
Rhesa m Biblical
Means "will, course". In the Bible, Rhesa is the son of Zorobabel, father of Joanan, in the genealogy of Jesus.
Ribai m Biblical
Ribai, 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, Hebrew
Means "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).
Rinnah m & f Biblical Hebrew
1 Chronicles 4:20 from the root ranan meaning joyous cry
Riphath m Biblical, Irish Mythology, Irish, Scottish
Name 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... [more]
Rizia רִצְיָא m Biblical, Biblical Hebrew
Variant of Rezia.
Rizpà f Biblical Italian
Italian form of Rizpah.
Roboam Ῥοβοάμ m Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, Biblical Spanish
Form of Rehoboam used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.
Rodiel יְדִיעֲאֵל m Biblical (Hellenized)
Variant transcription of Jediael, as used in 1 Chronicles 12:20.... [more]
Romelias Ῥομελίας m Hebrew (Hellenized), Biblical Greek
Greek form of Remaliah, as it first appeared in the Septuagint.
Rosh ראש m Biblical
Meaning "Head." Rosh is the seventh of the ten sons of Benjamin named in Genesis 46:21
Rouphos Ῥοῦφος m Ancient Roman (Hellenized), Biblical Greek
Hellenized form of Rufus.
Routh Ῥούθ f Biblical Greek, Greek (Rare)
Greek form of Ruth 1, as it first appeared in the Septuagint.
Ruhamah רֻחָמָה f Biblical
Means "loved, pitied" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament, the prophet Hosea originally names his daughter Lo-Ruhamah meaning "not loved" or "has not obtained compassion", as a sign of God's displeasure with the Jews for following other gods; later, in Hosea 2:23, she is redeemed and renamed Ruhamah.
Sabtah m Biblical
Sabtah was a son of Cush according to Genesis 10:7, 1 Chronicles 1:9.
Sabtechah m Biblical
Sabtechah was a son of Cush according to Genesis 10:7, 1 Chronicles 1:9.
Sachar m Biblical
Sachar was the name of two individuals mentioned in the Bible.
Sadoc m Biblical Spanish, Biblical Italian
Spanish, Italian and Catalan form of Zadok.
Sadok Σαδώκ m Biblical Greek, Belarusian, Medieval Polish
Greek and Belarusian form of Zadok.
Saeza שִׁיזָא m Biblical (Hellenized)
Variant transcription of Shiza.... [more]
Sakarja m Biblical Finnish, Biblical Swedish
Swedish and Finnish form of Zechariah.
Salamanasar Σαλαμανασάρ m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Shalmaneser, as it first appeared in the Septuagint.
Salamiel Σαλαμιήλ m Biblical, Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin
Form of Shelumiel used in the English, Greek and Latin Old Testament.... [more]
Salamihel m Biblical Latin
Form of Shelumiel used in the Latin Old Testament. Also see Salamiel.
Salathi צִלְּתַי m Biblical, Biblical (Hellenized)
Variant transcription of Zillethai.... [more]
Salmah m Biblical
Variant of Salmon.
Salmai שַׁלְמָי m Biblical, Hebrew
Form of Shalmai used in some versions of the Old Testament.
Salmon שַׂלְמוֹן m Biblical Hebrew
He is the son of Nahshon, and married Rahab, possibly she of Jericho, by whom he had Boaz... [more]
Salpaad Σαλπαὰδ m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Zelophehad, as it first appeared in the Septuagint.
Salu m Biblical
Salu, of the house of Simeon, was the father of Zimri who was involved in the Heresy of Peor according to Numbers 25:14.
Samamiel m Biblical
A variant form of Salamiel occuring in the Codex Alexandrinus.
Samaria f Biblical Latin (Latinized)
The name Samaria is the Latin transliteration of the Greek Σαμαρεια (Samareia), which in turn is a Hellenized version of the Hebrew name שמרון (Shomron). It means, "to keep, guard, observe, or give heed."
Samatha שָׁמָע m Biblical (Hellenized)
Variant transcription of Shama.... [more]
Sameri שִׁמְרִי m Biblical (Hellenized)
Variant transcription of Shimri, as used in 1 Chronicles 11:45.... [more]
Samma שָׁמָע m Biblical
Variant transcription of Shama.... [more]
Samri שִׁמְרִי m Biblical
Variant transcription of Shimri, as used in 2 Chronicles 29:13.... [more]
Samu'ela m Hawaiian, Biblical Hawaiian
Older Hawaiian form of Samuel. It appears in the Bible in Hawaiian.
Sanballat m Biblical
Meaning "strength."
Saraias Σαραίας m Hebrew (Hellenized), Biblical Greek
Greek form of Seraiah, as it first appeared in the Septuagint.
Sarid שריד m Biblical Hebrew
A Hebrew name used in the Bible meaning "survivor, remaining, hand of a prince"
Sarouia Σαρουία f Biblical Greek
Greek form of Zeruiah, as it first appeared in the Septuagint.
Sarsathaios Σαρσαθαιός m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Shethar, as it first appeared in the Septuagint.
Satanás m Biblical Spanish, Biblical Portuguese, Theology
Spanish and Portuguese form of Satan.
Satanas Σατανᾶς m Biblical Greek, Biblical Latin, Theology
Greek and Latin form of Satan.
Saül m Catalan, French (Rare), Biblical French
Catalan and French form of Saul.
Scefo m Biblical Italian
Italian form of Shepho.
Schamir m Biblical German
German transcription of the Biblical name Shamir.... [more]
Scilhi m Biblical Italian
Italian form of Shilhi.
Scimei m Biblical Italian
Italian form of Shimei.
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).... [more]
Sebas m Biblical
Seba is a son of Cush, son of Ham, son of Noah.... [more]
Sédécias m Biblical French
French form of Tzidqiyyahu (see Zedekiah) via its latinized form Sedecias.
Sedecias m Biblical Latin
Latin form of Tzidqiyyahu (see Zedekiah) via its hellenized form Sedekias.
Sedekias Σεδεκίας m Hebrew (Hellenized), History, Biblical Greek
Hellenized form of Tzidqiyyahu (see Zedekiah).
Sedrach Σεδρὰχ m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Shadrach, as it first appeared in the Septuagint.
Segub שגוב m Biblical
Segub, meaning “He has revealed Himself as exalted” or “He has protected.” He was the youngest son of King Ahab
Sehon m Biblical, English (Puritan)
Form of Sihon used in the Douay-Rheims Bible (1582-1610).
Seir שֵׂעִיר m Biblical Hebrew
Seir, meaning "Rough, hairy." It is sometimes used as an alternative term for a goat, as in Seir La'Azazel (שעיר לעזאזל - scapegoat).
Sekoundos Σεκοῦνδος m Ancient Roman (Hellenized), Biblical Greek
Hellenized form of Secundus. This name was borne by a Greek Cynic or Neopythagorean philosopher from the 2nd century AD.
Selaphiel שְׁאַלְתִיאֵל m Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend, Biblical, English
Variant of Shealtiel and Salathiel. This is the name of one of the seven Archangels of the Presence who is venerated in Eastern Orthodoxy and Eastern Catholicism... [more]
Selethai צִלְּתַי m Biblical
Variant transcription of Zillethai.... [more]
Sém m Biblical Hungarian
Hungarian form of Shem.
Semathi צִלְּתַי m Biblical (Hellenized)
Variant transcription of Zillethai, as used in 1 Chronicles 12:20.... [more]
Semei Σεμεϊ m Biblical Greek
Form of Shimei.
Semein m Biblical Greek
One of Jesus' ancestors from Luke 3:26.
Semri שִׁמְרִי m Biblical, Biblical (Hellenized)
Variant transcription of Shimri, as used in 1 Chronicles 4:37 and 1 Chronicles 26:10.... [more]
Sennacherim Σενναχηρίμ m Biblical Greek
Greek form of Sennacherib, as it first appeared in the Septuagint.
Serach f Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
Means "abundance" in Hebrew. This was the name of the granddaughter of Jacob, and the daughter of Asher in the Torah, who is said to have lived past the era of Moses until she was taken to heaven (like Enoch and Elijah).
Serafiel שׂרפיאל m Biblical
Seraphiel 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... [more]
Serah שָֽׂרַח f Hebrew, Biblical
From the Hebrew name שָֽׂרַח (Serach) meaning "abundance". In the Old Testament this is the name of Asher's daughter, Jacob's granddaughter.
Sered m Biblical
Sered 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.
Sergios Σέργιος m Ancient Roman (Hellenized), Biblical Greek, Greek
Hellenized form of Sergius. It was only after the advent of Christianity that ethnic Greeks began to use this name amongst their own.... [more]
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