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Biblical Names and Meanings

Discover the meaning of biblical names

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Gershon
his banishment; the change of pilgrimage
Geshur
Geshuri, sight of the valley; a walled valley
Gether
the vale of trial or searching
Gethsemane
a very fat or plentiful vale
Geuel
God's redemption
Gezer
dividing, sentence
Giah
to guide; draw out; produce; a groan or sigh
Gibbar
strong, manly
Gibbethon
a back; a high house
Gibeah
a hill
Gibeon
hill; cup; thing lifted up
Giddel
great
Gideon
he that bruises or breaks; a destroyer
Gideoni
same as Gideon
Gihon
valley of grace
Gilalai
a wheel
Gilboa
revolution of inquiry
Gilead
the heap or mass of testimony
Gilgal
wheel; rolling; heap
Giloh
he that rejoices; he that overturns
Gimzo
that bulrush
Ginath
Ginnetho, a garden
Girgashite
who arrives from pilgrimage
Gispa
coming hither
Gittah-hepher
digging; a wine-press
Gittaim
a wine-press
Gittites
men of Gath, ie., of a wine-press
Goath
his touching; his roaring
Gob
cistern; grasshopper
Gog
roof; covering
Golan
passage; revolution
Golgotha
a heap of skulls; something skull-shaped
Goliath
passage; revolution; heap
Gomer
to finish; complete
Gomorrah
rebellious people
Goshen
approaching; drawing near
Gozan
fleece; pasture; who nourisheth the body
Gudgodah
happiness
Guni
a garden; a covering
Gur
the young of a beast; a whelp
Gur-baal
the governor's whelp
Haahashtari
a runner
Habaiah
the hiding of the Lord
Habakkuk
he that embraces; a wrestler
Habazinaiah
a hiding of the shield of the Lord
Habor
a partaker; a companion
Hachaliah
who waits for the Lord
Hachilah
my hope is in her
Hachmoni
a wise man
Hadad
joy; noise; clamor
Hadadezer
beauty of assistance
Hadadrimmon
invocation to the god Rimmon
Hadar
power; greatness
Hadarezer
same as Hadadezer
Hadashah
news; a month
Hadassah
a myrtle; joy
Hadid
rejoicing; sharp
Hadlai
loitering; hindering
Hadoram
their beauty; their power
Hadrach
point; joy of tenderness

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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.