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ABAGTHA אבגתא m Biblical, Biblical HebrewEtymology unknown, though sources claim it may mean "father of the wine press" or "fortunate". In the book of Esther, this is the name of one of the seven eunuchs in Ahasuerus's court.
ABIASAPH אביאסף m Biblical HebrewThe name Abiasaph consists of two parts. The first element is the same as the name
ABI, which occurs only as a feminine name in the Bible. It comes, however, from a word that's used most frequently as element of names, namely אב (
ab), meaning "father" added to the verb אסף (
asap), meaning "to gather." In totality, meaning "my father has gathered."
ABIHAIL m & f Biblical HebrewMeans "my father is might" or "my father is strength" in Hebrew, from אָבִי
('avi) "my father" and חיל
(khayil), which is related to the word חייל
(khayal) "soldier"... [
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AGEE m Biblical HebrewAgee was the father of
SHAMMAH, who was one of
DAVID's mighty men (II Samuel 23:11). Based on interpretations of I Chronicles 11:34 and II Samuel 23:32-33 Agee was either the grandfather of
JONATHAN or his brother.
AHINADAB אחינדב m Biblical HebrewMeaning, "My Brother Is Noble." Son of
IDDO, is one of the twelve commissariat officers appointed by
SOLOMON in so many districts of his kingdom to raise supplies by monthly rotation for his household... [
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AHISHAR אחישר m Biblical HebrewMeans "my brother has sung" in Hebrew. In 1 Kings, he is mentioned in Solomon's list of heads of department.
AHOLIBAMAH אָהֳלִיבָמָה f Biblical HebrewMeans "my tabernacle is exalted" or "tent of the high place" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament, this was one of the wives of
ESAU, who changed her name to
JUDITH.
AMINADAB עַמִּינָדָב m Mormon (Rare), English (Puritan), Biblical, Biblical HebrewFrom Hebrew meaning, "my kinsmen are noble." According to the genealogies of Genesis, he was born of Ram (also known as Aram) during the Israelite exile in Ancient Egypt. He was the father of Nahshon, chief of the tribe of Judah (Numbers 1:7; 2:3; 7:12, 17; 10:14)... [
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AMMINADIB m Biblical HebrewA person mentioned in the Old Testament in Song of
SOLOMON 6:12, whose chariots were famed for their swiftness. Commentaries on the meaning differ, some stating the meaning is "my princely people" or "my willing people."
AMMIZABAD עמיזבד m Biblical HebrewAmmizabad was the son of
BENAIAH, who was the third and chief captain of the host under
DAVID(1 Chronicles 27:6). The first part of our name comes from the root
'mm, from whence stems the word
'umma, meaning "tribe" or "people." The root-verb
zabad means "to give" or "bestow." Therefore, it possibly means, "to bestow on people."
ARD ארד m Biblical HebrewArd was the tenth son of
BENJAMIN in Genesis 46:21. It is relatively unusual among Hebrew names for ending in a cluster of two consonants instead of as a segholate.
ARMONI אַרְמֹנִי m Biblical HebrewMeans "of the palace, palatial" from Hebrew אַרְמוֹן
(armon) "palace". In the Old Testament, Armoni was the son of King Saul by his concubine Rizpah.
ARODI m Biblical HebrewA son of
GAD according to Genesis 46:16 and Numbers 26:17. He was one of the 70 souls to migrate to Egypt with
JACOB.
ASHIMA אֲשִׁימָא f Biblical HebrewMeans "the name, portion, or lot" depending on context. Possibly from the Semitic
šmt 'charge, duty, function'. Also known as Ashim-Yahu, Ashima-Yaho, and Ashim-Beth-El... [
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ATSALYAHU אֲצַלְיָ֫הוּ m Biblical HebrewMeans "
YAHWEH has reserved" or "Yahweh has set aside" in Hebrew, which some sources appear to believe indicates to a figurative meaning of "(being kept) near to God"... [
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CHAVAH חווה f Biblical HebrewChavah (Ha-va) is the Hebrew translation for the Biblical name Eve, which means "Mother of all living" or "Life". Eve was the first woman in the Bible, the wife of Adam.
DEUEL דְּעוּאֵל m Biblical HebrewMeans "known by God" in Hebrew. In the Bible, he was the father of
ELIASAPH and the leader of the Tribe of Gad, as noted in five verses in the Book of Numbers, beginning with Numbers 1:14.
DIBRI m Biblical HebrewDibri of the house of
Dan was the father of
SHELOMITH, according to Leviticus 24:11. Shelomith's son was stoned to death by the people of Israel for blasphemy following
MOSES' issue of a ruling on the penalty to be applied for blasphemy.
EBED-MELECH עֶבֶד-מֶלֶךְ m Biblical HebrewThe name is translated as "Servant of the King," and as such may not be his proper name but a hereditary title.
EGLAH f Biblical HebrewMeans "heifer, young cow" in Hebrew. Eglah was one of King David's wives and the mother of Ithream (2 Samuel 3:4).
ELIADAH אלידע m Biblical HebrewEliadah, meaning "God Knows," was the father of
REZON, regent of Damascus in the time of Solomon. I Kings 11:23
ELIDAD m Biblical HebrewElidad was a prince of the tribe of
BENJAMIN; one of those appointed by
MOSES to superintend the division of Canaan amongst the tribe (Numbers 34: 21).
EPHAH m & f Biblical HebrewIn the Hebrew Bible, Ephah was the name of three people: one of
MIDIAN's five sons (a descendant of Abraham via Keturah), a son of Jahdai (a descendant of Judah), and a concubine of
CALEB.
EPHAI m Biblical HebrewMeans "gloomy" or "bird-like" in Hebrew. This is a character in the Old Testament.
ER m Biblical HebrewMeans "awakening" or "watchful" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament, this name was borne by both a son and a grandson of Judah ((Genesis 38:3, 1 Chronicles 4:21).
HUR חור m Biblical, Biblical Hebrew, Biblical LatinProbably from the ancient Hebrew noun חור
(hur), which means "something white" or "white stuff". This name belonged to several characters in the Old Testament, including a character in The Book of Exodus, who, along with
AARON, held up
Moses' hands... [
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ITHREAM m Biblical HebrewIthream was the son of David and Eglah, David's sixth son, according to II Samuel 3:5.
JASIEL יַעֲשִׂיאֵל m & f Biblical Hebrew, Ancient HebrewA biblical name meaning "whom God made" (asah to make or do + 'el God). Jaasiel was a warrior mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:47 among the "valiant men of the armies" (1 Chronicles 11:26) under David. Also said to be a "hero of David" (Brown-Driver-Briggs)... [
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JEDUTHAN m Biblical, English (Puritan), Biblical HebrewMeaning, "praising." Jeduthun was one of the chiefs of the temple choir during the time of David. Jeduthun belonged to the Merari family of the tribe of Levi. He is considered to be the same person as Ethan... [
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JEHOIADA יהוידע m Biblical HebrewMeaning "God knew." It was the name of at least three people in the Hebrew Bible.
KISHI m Biblical HebrewKishi (also Kushaiah) is a figure in the Old Testament. 1 Chronicles 6:44 states Kishi is a Merarite, and the father of the ancestor of
ETHAN the minstrel.
MAGADAN מגדן f Biblical Hebrew, Various (Rare)Derived from Hebrew
מגדל (Migdal) meaning "tower"; ultimately from Aramaic
מגדלא (Magdala) "elegant, great" or "tower". The King James' Version of the Bible provide the name Magdala, while some Greek manuscripts and the Revised Version provide the name "Magadan"... [
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MAGDIEL m Biblical HebrewMagdiel was the name of an Edomite clan (possibly the name of an eponymous chieftain) mentioned in Genesis 36:43.
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.
MEA מֵאָה f Biblical HebrewMea(h): Hundred or a hundred cubits. Mea(h)/Me'ah/Me'a: a tower on the north wall of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 3:1; Nehemiah 12:39).
NABAL m Biblical HebrewMeans "fool; senseless; failure". This was the name of a rich Calebite who was the first husband of Abigail.
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.
NEMUEL m Biblical HebrewApparently means "day of God" in Hebrew. The biblical clan of the Nemuelites derive their name from an ancestor with this first name. Nemuel is also the name of two Israelities mentioned in the Bible.
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."
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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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.
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.
RIZPAH f Biblical Hebrew (Rare)From Hebrew, meaning "coal" or "hot stone." In the Book of Samuel, Rizpah was one of Saul's concubines, the epitome of the devoted mother.
SARID שריד m Biblical HebrewA Hebrew name used in the Bible meaning "survivor, remaining, hand of a prince"
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).
SERACH f Hebrew, Biblical HebrewMeans "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).
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.
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.
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.
TYRAS m Biblical HebrewThe name is a derivative of Tiras who was one of Noah’s grandsons. Specifically Japheth’s son.
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.
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.
ZELAH צֵלָ֗ע f Biblical Hebrew, English (Rare)Means "rib, side" in Hebrew. Zelah was a place in the territory of the Tribe of Benjamin, ancient Judea, known as the burial place of King Saul, his father Kish and his son Jonathan.
ZIMRAN m Biblical Hebrew, HebrewMeaning uncertain. Some sources say that the name means "musical" or "musician" and is ultimately derived from Hebrew
zimrah meaning "melody, song (in praise of God)". If this is true, then the name is etymologically related to
ZIMRI... [
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ZOPHAR צוֹפַר m Biblical HebrewIn the Old Testament Book of
JOB, Zophar, meaning "chirping; rising early," the Naamathite is one of the three friends of
JOB who visits to comfort him during his illness.
ZURISHADDAI צוּרְישַׁדָּי m Biblical Hebrew, BiblicalMeans "rock of the Almighty", Shaddai being another name of God. In the Old Testament, he was the father of Shelumiel, the Prince of the Tribe of Simeon.