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Biblical Names and Meanings

Discover the meaning of biblical names

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Jetur
order; succession; mountainous
Jeuel
God hath taken away; God heaping up
Jeush
Jeuz, he that is devoured
Jew
same as Judah
Jezaniah
nourishment, or weapons, of the Lord
Jezebel
chaste
Jezer
island of help
Jeziah
Jeziel, sprinkling of the Lord
Jezneel
seed of God
Jezoar
clear; white
Jezrahiah
the Lord arises; brightness of the Lord
Jibsam
their drought, their confusion
Jidlaph
he that distills water
Jimnah
right hand; numbering; preparing
Jiphtah
opening
Jiphthael
God opening
Joab
paternity; voluntary
Joah
fraternity; brother of the Lord
Joahaz
apprehending; possessing; seeing
Joakim
rising or establishing of the Lord
Joanna
grace or gift of the Lord
Joash
who despairs or burns
Joatham
same as Jotham
Job
he that weeps or cries
Jobab
sorrowful, hated
Jochebed
glorious; honorable
Joed
witnessing; robbing; passing over
Joel
he that wills or commands
Joelah
lifting up; profiting; taking away slander
Joezer
he that aids
Jogbehah
an exalting; high
Jogli
passing over; turning back; rejoicing
Joha
who enlivens or gives life
Johanan
who is liberal or merciful
John
the grace or mercy of the Lord
Joiarib
chiding, or multiplying, of the Lord
Jokdeam
crookedness, or burning, of the people
Jokim
that made the sun stand still
Jokmeam
confirmation, or revenge, of the people
Jokneam
possessing, or building up, of the people
Jokshan
an offense; hardness; a knocking
Joktan
small dispute; contention; disgust
Jonadab
who gives liberally
Jonah
or Jonas, a dove; he that oppresses; destroyer
Jonan
a dove; multiplying of the people
Jonathan
given of God
Joppa
beauty; comeliness
Jorah
Jorai, showing; casting forth; a cauldron
Joram
to cast; elevated
Jordan
the river of judgment
Jorim
he that exalts the Lord
Josabad
having a dowry
Josaphat
same as Jehoshaphat
Jose
raised; who pardons
Joseph
increase; addition
Joses
same as Jose
Joshah
being; forgetting; owing
Joshaviah
the seat, alteration, or captivity of the Lord
Joshbekesha
it is requiring or beseeching
Joshua
a savior; a deliverer

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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.