English Bible Names
These names occur in the English Bible. See also about biblical names.
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654Hananiah is a Hebrew male name that appears frequently in the Old Testament. Its meaning, "Yahweh is gracious", combines the root elements ḥanan ("to be gracious") and yah (a shortened form of the divine name Yahweh). In...
Haniel is a variant of Hanniel, a name that appears in some translations of the Old Testament. The name is of Hebrew origin, derived from the elements ḥanan (to be gracious or to favor) and ʾel (God), thus carrying the m...
Hannah is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name חַנָּה (Ḥanna), which comes from the root חנן (ḥanan) meaning "to be gracious," ultimately translating to "favour" or "grace." The name is pr...
Hanniel is a Hebrew name meaning "grace of God," composed of the elements ḥanan (to be gracious) and ʾel (God). This name appears twice in the Old Testament (sometimes spelled Haniel in translations), though the individu...
Haran is a biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Genesis, primarily known as the brother of Abraham and the father of Lot. The name Haran (הָרָן) possibly derives from a Hebrew root meaning "hill, mountain." In the Ol...
Hashabiah is a biblical name of Hebrew origin, meaning "Yahweh has considered" or "Yahweh has regarded." It is derived from the Hebrew root ḥashav (חָשַׁב), meaning "to think, plan, or consider," combined with yah (יָהּ)...
Havilah is a biblical name of Hebrew origin, appearing in the Old Testament as both a place name and a masculine personal name. Its meaning is uncertain, but it is often interpreted as "to dance, to circle, to twist" fro...
Hazael is a biblical name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God sees", derived from the elements ḥaza ("to see") and ʾel ("God"). In 1 Kings 19:15, God instructs the prophet Elijah to anoint Hazael as king over Syria, though th...
Heber 3 is a form of Eber used in some versions of the New Testament, specifically in the genealogy of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 3:35). While the more common spelling 'Eber' (derived from the Hebrew root meaning...
Heber 2 is an English biblical name derived from the Hebrew root חָבַר (ḥavar), meaning "to join" or "to unite." The name thus signifies a "comrade" or "companion." In the Old Testament, Heber is the name of two biblical...
Helah is a feminine name mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in 1 Chronicles 4:5 and 1 Chronicles 4:7. It means "rust" in Hebrew, a rare and distinctive etymology that appears in Jewish onomastic tradition. The...
Heli 1 is the Latin form of the Hebrew name Eli 1, meaning "ascension" (from the Hebrew root ʿala, "to ascend"). In the Latin Vulgate and subsequent Latin Bibles, this name appears in the New Testament in the genealogy o...
Hephzibah is a feminine given name from the Hebrew Bible. Derived from the Hebrew name חֶפְצִי־בָּה (Ḥeftsi-ba), it means "my delight is in her." In the Old Testament, Hephzibah is the wife of King Hezekiah of Judah and...
Hepzibah is a variant spelling of Hephzibah, a name of Hebrew origin derived from Ḥefṣi-ḇāh meaning "my delight is in her." In the Old Testament, Hephzibah was the wife of King Hezekiah of Judah and the mother of Manasse...
Herod is a name derived from the Greek Ἡρῴδης (Herodes), which means "song of the hero," from ἥρως (heros, "hero, warrior") and ᾠδή (ode, "song, ode"). It was used by several Roman-client rulers of Judea, most infamously...
Herodias is a feminine name of biblical and Greek origin, derived from the masculine name Herod. The name Herod itself comes from the Greek Herodes (Ἡρῴδης), which probably means “song of the hero,” combining heros (“her...
Herodion is a biblical Greek name, a derivative of Herod, mentioned briefly in Paul's epistle to the Romans in the New Testament. The name stems from the Greek Herodes, meaning "song of the hero." According to Christian...
Hezekiah is a masculine name derived from the Hebrew name Chizqiyahu (חִזְקִיָּהוּ), meaning "Yahweh strengthens" — from the roots ḥazaq ("to strengthen") and yah (a short form of God's name). The name appears prominentl...
Hillel is a Hebrew masculine given name and surname, derived from the Hebrew root הָלַל (halal) meaning "praise." It appears briefly in the Old Testament as the name of the father of the judge Abdon (Judges 12:13-15). Ho...
Hirah is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, meaning "splendour". In the Old Testament, Hirah appears as a companion of Judah, the fourth son of Jacob and Leah. According to the biblical narrative in Genesis, Judah's name...
Hiram is a biblical given name with a rich Phoenician and Hebrew origin. The name derives from the Phoenician element meaning "exalted brother," and it is notably associated with a king of Tyre mentioned in the Old Testa...
Hizkiah is an alternate form of the Hebrew name Ḥizqiyahu (see Hezekiah), appearing primarily in English Bible translations. The name is derived from the Hebrew root חָזַק (ḥazaq) meaning "to strengthen" combined with יָ...
Hodesh is a personal name of Hebrew origin, mentioned only once in the Old Testament. The name derives directly from the Hebrew word חׂדֶשׁ (chodesh), meaning “new moon” or “month.” In biblical culture, the new moon mark...
Hodiah is a biblical name found in the Old Testament, derived from Hebrew elements meaning "majesty of Yahweh." It combines hōḏ ("majesty, splendour") and yah (a shortened form of Yahweh, the Hebrew God). As a theophoric...
Etymology Hoglah is a Hebrew name meaning "partridge". It appears in the Old Testament as one of the five daughters of Zelophehad. The name is spelled Chagla in Biblical Hebrew. Biblical Account According to the Book of...
Hosanna is an English name drawn from a liturgical acclamation used in Judaism and Christianity. The word originates from an Aramaic religious expression, הושע נא (Hoshaʿ na), meaning "deliver us" or "save, we pray" in H...
Hosea is the English spelling of a name found in the Hebrew Bible, representing the prophet whose life and message are central to the Book of Hosea. While the name itself appears in the Hebrew text as Hoshea, meaning 'sa...
Hoshea is a masculine given name appearing in the Old Testament, derived from the Hebrew name Hosheaʿ (הוֹשֵׁעַ) meaning "salvation." The root of the name is yashaʿ, a Hebrew verb meaning "to save." In the biblical narra...
Hulda 2 is a variant of the name Huldah, which appears in the English Bible. The name Huldah itself is derived from the Hebrew word chuldah, meaning "weasel, mole". According to the Old Testament, Huldah was a prophetess...
IntroductionHuldah is a prophetess mentioned in the Old Testament of the Bible, appearing in 2 Kings 22:14–20 and 2 Chronicles 34:22–28. The name derives from the Hebrew word ḥuldā, meaning not only "weasel" but also "mo...
Huri is a masculine name found in the Hebrew Bible, where it belongs to a minor figure in genealogical lists. The name means "linen weaver" in Hebrew, reflecting a craft-oriented occupational background common among anci...
Ichabod is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin that appears in the Old Testament. The name means "no glory" in Hebrew, derived from the roots ʾi ("not") and kavaḏ ("to be glorious"). In the Bible, Ichabod is the son...
Iddo is a biblical name found in the Old Testament, derived from the Hebrew name עִדּוֹ (ʿIddo), which may be based on the root עָדָה (ʿaḏa) meaning "to pass by" or "to adorn." The name appears several times in the Hebre...
Ilai is a name found in the Hebrew Bible, possibly derived from the Hebrew root ʿala meaning "to ascend." In the Old Testament, Ilai is mentioned as one of King David's mighty men, a group of elite warriors celebrated fo...
Etymology and Biblical OriginImmanuel is a Hebrew name that appears in the Book of Isaiah (7:14) as a sign from God to King Ahaz that He will protect the House of David. The name is derived from the Hebrew roots עִם (ʿim...
Imri is a masculine given name found in the Hebrew Bible, possibly meaning "eloquent" in Hebrew. This name appears in the Old Testament, referring to two minor characters. According to the Bible, one Imri is listed among...
Ira is a masculine given name with Hebrew origins, meaning "watchful." In the Old Testament, Ira is identified as the priest of King David (1 Chronicles 27:9, 2 Samuel 20:26). The name derives from the Hebrew root עִיר,...
Isaac is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, borne by one of the three patriarchs of the Israelites. The name derives from the Hebrew Yitsḥaq, meaning "he will laugh" or "he will rejoice," from the root tsaḥaq meani...
Isaiah is a masculine given name derived from the Hebrew name Yeshaʿyahu (יְשַׁעְיָהוּ), meaning "Yahweh is salvation." The name is composed of two elements: yashaʿ, meaning "to save," and yah, a shortened form of Yahweh...
Isaias is a Late Latin form of the biblical name Isaiah, used in some versions of the Bible, particularly in the Latin Vulgate and certain English translations. The name carries the profound meaning yashaʿ ("to save") co...
Iscah is the Anglicized form of the Hebrew name Yiska (יִסְכָּה). In the Old Testament, Iscah is mentioned only briefly in Genesis 11:29 as the daughter of Haran and the niece of Abraham. The meaning of Iscah is given as...
Ishmael is a name of profound significance in the Abrahamic traditions, originating from the Hebrew name Yishmaʿel, which means "God will hear." This theophoric name is composed of the elements shamaʿ ("to hear") and ʾel...
Ishmerai is a biblical name of Hebrew origin, meaning "he guards me." It derives from the root שָׁמַר (shamar), meaning "to guard." The name appears briefly in the Old Testament (specifically in 1 Chronicles 8:18 and 1 C...
Etymology and Biblical OriginsIshvi (also spelled Isvah or Jesui in some translations) is a biblical name of Hebrew origin. It means "he resembles me" or "he is like me" in Hebrew, derived from the root shavah.In the Old...
Israel is a masculine given name derived from the Hebrew Yisraʾel (יִשְׂרָאֵל), meaning 'God contends', from the roots sara ('to contend, to fight') and ʾel ('God').Etymology and Biblical OriginThe name originates from t...
Issachar is a biblical masculine given name, traditionally interpreted as meaning "man of hire" or "there is reward." It appears in the Old Testament as the name of the ninth son of Jacob (the fifth son of Leah) and the...
Ithai is a rare English form of the biblical name Ittai, appearing in some English Bible translations as a variant spelling. It is primarily known from the Old Testament, where Ittai (Ithai) is listed as one of King Davi...
Ithamar is a biblical name of Hebrew origin, borne in the Old Testament by the youngest son of Aaron the High Priest. The name is derived from the Hebrew elements ʾi meaning "island" and tamar meaning "date palm," togeth...
Ithiel is a masculine name of Hebrew origin found in the English Bible. Its Hebrew form is אִיתִיאֵל (’Iṯi’ēl), which possibly means “God is with me” — a meaning that aligns with the theophoric element -el (“God”). The n...
Ittai is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, best known from the Old Testament. It is anglicized from the Hebrew names אִתַּי (ʾIttai) or אִיתַי (ʾIṯai), both meaning “with me.” The name appears in the Bible as one...
Jaala is a masculine biblical name appearing in the Old Testament as the name of a servant of King Solomon. The name is derived from the Hebrew word ya‛alah, meaning "wild goat". In the context of ancient Israel, wild go...
Jaanai is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, briefly mentioned in the Old Testament. It means "he answers" or "he responds," deriving from the Hebrew root ʿana (עָנָה), which signifies answering or responding. Biblical C...
Jaasau is a masculine name occurring once in the Old Testament, where it is borne by a person listed among the descendants of Bani. The name is of Hebrew origin and means "they will do." This likely reflects a phrase nam...
Etymology Jaasiel is a biblical Hebrew name meaning "God is my maker". It derives from the root ʿasa (עָשָׂה) meaning "to make" and ʾel (אֵל) meaning "God". The name thus expresses a personal confession of faith in God a...
Etymology Jabez is a male name derived from the Hebrew ya'betz (יַעְבֵּץ), meaning "sorrow" or "he makes sorrowful." In the Old Testament, specifically 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, Jabez is introduced as a man whose mother named...
EtymologyJabin is a biblical name of Hebrew origin, derived from the root yavin, meaning "perceptive" or "the wise." It is a masculine name appearing in the Old Testament, where it is borne by two kings of Hazor. The nam...
Etymology and Meaning Jachin is a Hebrew name meaning "he establishes," derived from the root 《kun》 (to establish). This name appears biblically and also recalls the enduring symbol of the temple pillar, linking the na...
Jacob is a classic male given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Yaʿaqov (יַעֲקֹב). The name was adopted into Greek as Iakob (Ἰακώβ) and later into Latin as Iacob. In the Old Testament, Jacob is a centra...
Jada is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, appearing in the Old Testament. It means "he knows" in Hebrew, derived from the root yada (to know). In the Bible, specifically in 1 Chronicles 2:28-32, Jada is mentioned as a s...
Jadon is a Hebrew given name of Biblical origin, appearing in the Old Testament. Its etymology is uncertain; the name may derive from the root יָדָה (yaḏa), meaning "thankful", or from דִּין (din), meaning "he will judge...