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Biblical Names and Meanings

Discover the meaning of biblical names

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Baal
master; lord
Baal-berith
idol of the covenant
Baal-gad
idol of fortune or felicity
Baal-hamon
who rules a crowd
Baal-hermon
possessor of destruction or of a thing cursed
Baal-meon
idol or master of the house
Baal-peor
master of the opening
Baal-perazim
god of divisions
Baal-shalisha
the god that presides over three; the third idol
Baal-tamar
master of the palm-tree
Baal-zebub
god of the fly
Baal-zephon
the idol or possession of the north; hidden; secret
Baalah
her idol; she that is governed or subdued; a spouse
Baalath
a rejoicing; our proud lord
Baalath-beer
subjected pit
Baale
same as Baalath
Baali
my idol; lord over me
Baalim
idols; masters; false gods
Baalis
a rejoicing; a proud lord
Baanah
in the answer; in affliction
Baara
a flame; purging
Baaseiah
in making; in pressing together
Baasha
he that seeks, or lays waste
Babel
confusion; mixture
Babylon
same as Babel
Baca
a mulberry-tree
Bahurim
choice; warlike; valiant
Bajith
a house
Balaam
the ancient of the people; the destruction of the people
Baladan
one without judgment
Balak
who lays waste or destroys
Bamah
an eminence or high place
Barabbas
son of shame, confusion
Barachel
that bows before God
Barachias
same as Barachel
Barak
thunder, or in vain
Barjesus
son of Jesus or Joshua
Barjona
son of a Jona; of a dove
Barnabas
son of the prophet, or of consolation
Barsabas
son of return; son of rest
Bartholomew
a son that suspends the waters
Bartimeus
son of the honorable
Baruch
who is blessed
Barzillai
son of contempt; made of iron
Bashan
in the tooth, in ivory
Bashemath
perfumed; confusion of death; in desolation
Bathsheba
the seventh daughter; the daughter of satiety
Bathsuha
same as Bathsheba
Bealiah
the god of an idol; in an assembly
Bealoth
cast under
Bebai
void, empty
Becher
first begotten; first fruits
Bechorath
first fruits
Bedad
alone; solitary
Bedaiah
Bedeiah, the only Lord
Bedan
according to judgment
Beeliada
an open idol
Beelzebub
same as Baalzebub
Beer
a well
Beer-lahai-roi
the well of him that liveth and seeth me

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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.