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Biblical Names and Meanings

Discover the meaning of biblical names

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Raamah
greatness; thunder; some sort of evil
Raamiah
thunder, or evil, from the Lord
Rab-saris
chief of the eunuchs
Rab-shakeh
cup-bearer of the prince
Rabbah
great; powerful; contentious
Rabbi
Rabboni, my master
Rabmag
who overthrows or destroys a multitude
Raca
worthless; good-for-nothing
Rachab
same as Rahab
Rachal
to whisper; an embalmer
Rachel
sheep
Raddai
ruling; coming down
Ragau
friend; shepherd
Raguel
shepherd, or friend of God
Rahab
proud; quarrelsome (applied to Egypt)
Rahab
large; extended (name of a woman)
Raham
compassion; a friend
Rakkath
empty; temple of the head
Rakkon
vain; void; mountain of enjoyment
Ram
elevated; sublime
Ramah
same as Ram
Ramath
Ramatha, raised; lofty
Ramath-lehi
elevation of the jaw-bone
Ramath-mizpeh
elevation of the watch-tower
Ramathaim-zophim
the two watch-towers
Ramiah
exaltation of the Lord
Ramoth
eminences; high places
Raphah
Raphu, relaxation; physic; comfort
Reaiah
vision of the Lord
Reba
the fourth; a square; that lies or stoops down
Rebekah
fat; fattened; a quarrel appeased
Rechab
square; chariot with team of four horses
Reelaiah
shepherd or companion to the Lord
Regem
that stones or is stoned; purple
Regemmelech
he that stones the king; purple of the king
Rehabiah
breadth, or extent, of the Lord
Rehob
breadth; space; extent
Rehoboam
who sets the people at liberty
Rehoboth
spaces; places
Rehpaim
giants; physicians; relaxed
Rehum
merciful; compassionate
Rei
my shepherd; my companion; my friend
Rekem
vain pictures; divers picture
Remaliah
the exaltation of the Lord
Remmon
greatness; elevation; a pomegranate-tree
Remphan
prepared; arrayed
Rephael
the physic or medicine of God
Rephaiah
medicine or refreshment of the Lord
Rephidim
beds; places of rest
Resen
a bridle or bit
Reu
his friend; his shepherd
Reuben
who sees the son; the vision of the son
Reuel
the shepherd or friend of God
Reumah
lofty; sublime
Rezeph
pavement; burning coal
Rezin
good-will; messenger
Rezon
lean; small; secret; prince
Rhegium
rupture; fracture
Rhesa
will; course
Rhoda
a rose

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this tool show?
This tool is a comprehensive dictionary of 2,623 biblical names and their meanings. Each name includes its etymology — the original meaning in Hebrew, Aramaic, or Greek — helping you understand the significance behind the names in Scripture.
Why are biblical names important?
In the Bible, names often carry deep meaning. They can reflect a person's character, destiny, or the circumstances of their birth. Understanding name meanings enriches your reading and reveals layers of significance in the biblical narrative.
Can I search for names in my language?
Yes. The search supports names in multiple languages. For example, searching "Moisés" (Portuguese/Spanish) will find "Moses," and searching "Gesù" (Italian) will find "Jesus."
How are the names organized?
Names are listed alphabetically with an A-Z letter selector. You can click any letter to browse names starting with that letter, or use the search box to find a specific name.
What does the meaning field contain?
The meaning field shows the etymological definition of the name — what the name literally means in its original language. For example, "Adam" means "man; earthy" and "Eve" means "living; enlivening."
Are all 2,623 names people?
No. The dictionary includes personal names, place names, and other proper nouns found in the Bible. Some entries refer to cities, regions, mountains, or other entities mentioned in Scripture.
Can I use this for baby names?
Many parents use biblical names for their children. This tool helps you understand what each name means, which can be valuable when choosing a meaningful name with spiritual significance.
How accurate are the meanings?
The meanings are based on established biblical scholarship and Hebrew/Greek/Aramaic etymology. Some names have debated origins, and the tool shows all commonly accepted meanings separated by semicolons.