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Biblical Names and Meanings

Discover the meaning of biblical names

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Taanach
who humbles thee; who answers thee
Taanach-shilo
breaking down a fig-tree
Tabbath
good; goodness
Tabeal
Tabeel, good God
Taberah
burning
Tabitha
clear-sighted; a roe-deer
Tabor
choice; purity; bruising
Tabrimon
good pomegranate; the navel; the middle
Tadmor
the palm-tree; bitterness
Tahan
beseeching; merciful
Tahapenes
secret temptation
Tahath
fear; going down
Tahpenes
standard; flight; temptation
Tahrea
anger; wicked contention
Talitha-cumi
young woman, arise
Talmai
my furrow; that suspends the waters; heap of waters
Tamah
blotting or wiping out; smiting
Tamar
palm; palm-tree
Tammuz
abstruse; concealed; consumed
Tanach
same as Taanach
Tanhumeth
consolation; repentance
Taphath
distillation; drop
Tappuah
apple; swelling
Tarah
a hair; a wretch; one banished
Taralah
searching out slander, or strength
Tarea
howling; doing evil
Tarpelites
ravishers; succession of miracles
Tarshish
contemplation; examination
Tarsus
winged; feathered
Tartak
chained; bound; shut up
Tartan
a general (official title)
Tatnai
that gives; the overseer of the gifts and tributes
Tebah
murder; butchery; guarding of the body; a cook
Tebaliah
baptism, or goodness, of the Lord
Tebeth
good, goodness (the tenth month of the Hebrews)
Tehinnah
entreaty; a favor
Tekel
weight
Tekoa
trumpet; that is confirmed
Tel-melah
heap of salt
Telabib
a heap of new grain
Telah
moistening; greenness
Telassar
taking away; heaping up
Telem
their dew; their shadow
Telharsa
suspension of the plow
Tema
admiration; perfection; consummation
Teman
Temani, the south; Africa; perfect
Terah
to breathe; scent; blow
Teraphim
images; idols
Tertius
third
Tertullus
third
Tetrarch
governor of a fourth part
Thaddeus
that praises or confesses
Thahash
that makes haste; that keeps silence
Thamah
that blots out; that suppresses
Tharah
same as Terah
Thebez
muddy; eggs; fine linen or silk
Thelasar
same as Telassar
Theophilus
friend of God
Thessalonica
victory against the Thessalians
Theudas
flowing with water

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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.