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Biblical Names and Meanings

Discover the meaning of biblical names

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Issachar
reward; recompense
Isui
same as Ishuah
Italy
abounding with calves or heifers
Ithai
strong; my sign; a plowshare
Ithamar
island of the palm-tree
Ithiel
sign, or coming of God
Ithmah
an orphan
Ithran
remaining; searching out diligently
Ithream
excellence of the people
Ittah-kazin
hour, or time, of a prince
Iturea
guarded; mountainous
Ivah
iniquity
Izehar
Izhar, clearness; oil
Izrahiah
the Lord ariseth; the clearness of the Lord
Izri
fasting; tribulation
Jaakan
tribulation; labor
Jaakobah
supplanter; deceiver; the heel
Jaala
ascending; a little doe or goat
Jaalam
hidden; young man; heir
Jaanai
answering; afflicting; making poor
Jaasau
doing; my doing
Jaasiel
God's work
Jaazah
Jaazar, helper
Jaazaniah
whom the Lord will hear
Jaaziah
Jaaziel, the strength of the Lord
Jabal
which glides away
Jabbok
evacuation; dissipation; wrestling
Jabesh
dryness; confusion; shame
Jabez
sorrow; trouble
Jabin
Jabneh, he that understands; building
Jabneel
building of God
Jachan
wearing out; oppressing
Jachin
he that strengthens and makes steadfast
Jacob
that supplants, undermines; the heel
Jada
knowing
Jadau
his hand; his confession
Jaddua
known
Jael
he that ascends; a kid
Jagur
husbandman; stranger
Jah
the everlasting
Jahaleel
praising God; light of God
Jahath
broken in pieces; descending
Jahaz
Jahazah, quarrel; dispute
Jahaziah
the vision of the Lord
Jahaziel
seeing God
Jahdiel
the unity, or sharpness, or revenge, of God
Jahdo
I alone; his joy; his sharpness of wit; his newness
Jahleel
waiting for, or beseeching, or hope in, God
Jahmai
warm; making warm
Jahzeel
God hasteth, or divideth
Jair
Jairus, my light; who diffuses light
Jakan
same as Achan
Jakim
rising; confirming; establishing
Jalon
tarrying; murmuring
Jambres
poverty; bitter; a rebel
James
same as Jacob
Jamin
right hand; south wind
Jamlech
reigning; asking counsel
Janna
Jannes, who speaks or answers; afflicted; poor
Janoah
Janohah, resting; tarrying; deriving

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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.