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Biblical Names and Meanings

Discover the meaning of biblical names

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Shebna
who rests himself; who is now captive
Shebuel
turning, or captivity, or seat, of God
Shecaniah
habitation of the Lord
Shechem
part; portion; back early in the morning
Shedeur
field of light; light of the Almighty
Shehariah
mourning or blackness of the Lord
Shelah
that breaks; that unties; that undresses
Shelemiah
God is my perfection; my happiness; my peace
Sheleph
who draws out
Shelesh
captain; prince
Shelomi
Shelomith, my peace; my happiness; my recompense
Shelumiel
same as Shelemiah
Shem
name; renown
Shema
hearing; obeying
Shemaiah
that hears or obeys the Lord
Shemariah
God is my guard
Shemeber
name of force; name of the strong
Shemer
guardian; thorn
Shemida
name of knowledge; that puts knowledge
Sheminith
eighth (an eight-stringed instrument)
Shemiramoth
the height of the heavens
Shemuel
appointed by God
Shen
tooth; ivory; change
Shenazar
treasurer of a tooth
Shenir
lantern; light that sleeps
Shephatiah
the Lord that judges
Shephi
beholder; honeycomb; garment
Shepho
desert
Shephuphan
serpent
Sherah
flesh; relationship
Sherebiah
singing with the Lord
Sheshach
bag of flax or linen
Sheshai
six; mercy; flax
Sheshan
lily; rose; joy; flax
Sheshbazzar
joy in tribulation; joy of the vintage
Shethar
putrefied; searching
Shethar-boznai
that makes to rot; that seeks those who despise me
Sheva
vanity; elevation; fame; tumult
Shibboleth
Sibboleth, ear of corn; stream or flood
Shibmah
overmuch captivity, or sitting
Shicron
drunkenness; his gift; his wages
Shiggaion
a song of trouble or comfort
Shihon
sound; wall of strength
Shihor-libnah
blackness of Libnah
Shilhi
Shilhim, bough; weapon; armor
Shillem
peace; perfection; retribution
Shiloah
same as Siloah
Shiloh
sent
Shiloh (name of a city)
peace; abundance
Shilom
tarrying; peace-maker
Shilshah
three; chief; captain
Shimeah
Shimeath, that hears, or obeys; perdition
Shimei
Shimi, that hears or obeys; my reputation; my fame
Shimeon
same as Simeon
Shimma
same as Shimeah
Shimon
providing well; fatness; oil
Shimrath
hearing; obedient
Shimri
thorn; dregs
Shimrith
Shimron, same as Shimri
Shimshai
my son

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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.